14. Word building 2 TEST YOUR VOCABULARY 4

TEST YOUR VOCABULARY 4

14. Word building 2

Use the word on the right to make a new word which fits in the sentences. 1 Always strive for ____perfection_______, but be content when you fail. PERFECT 2 There is a lot of ___________ in the street. Are we missing something? ACTIVE 3 There are ___________ reasons not to fall in love. But let’s do it anyway. COUNT 4 ‘___________, ___________ night’ – do you know the song? STAR 5 Don’t ask. I’m afraid I’m __________ to help you. POWER 6 I’d love to, but __________ I can’t make it this weekend. FORTUNE 7 Just what is the __________ of listening of four men playing rock music? ATTRACT 8 Safety is not my __________. Speak to supervisor. RESPONSE 9 Clean it up now. It’s __________, and sooner or later somebody will fall over. SLIP 10 ‘I’ve been concerned about your __________ for some time,’ the head teacher said in a rather threatening voice. BEHAVE 11 What do we want? __________ ! When do we want it? Now! EQUAL 12 I haven’t got any __________, so I can’t get anywhere in life. Sad but true, my friend. QUALIFY 13 The unexplained __________ of the lead singer made the band even more famous. He never turned up again. APPPEAR

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