WORD FORMATION prefce

1. Taking breaks during study sessions can help .............. the stress of exam preparation. ( SOFT)

1. Participating in extracurricular activities can .......... your skills and experiences. ( BROAD)

• broaden

• broadening

1. Reviewing your notes can ............. your chances of getting good marks in the exam. ( BRIGHT)

1. The atmosphere in the study group began to ................ as the final exams approached. (DARK)

1. A good night’s sleep can ............ your mind and improve your performance on test day. ( BRIGHT)

1. To .............(WIDE) your career options, consider learning a new language or skill. ( WIDE)

Match the following

• WIDEN

• AMPLIAR/ EXTENDER:literal y cambios fisicos

• BRIGHTEN

• AMPLIAR / EXTENDER = algo abstracto/figurativo

• HEIGHTEN

• ALEGRAR/ ILUMINAR

• DARKEN

• AUMENTAR/MEJORAR/ELEVAR/REALZAR

• BROADEN

• OSCURECER/OPACAR/ NUBLAR

Match the following

• SUAVIZAR/ABLANDAR

• lengthen

• ALARGAR/PROLONGAR

• shorten

• PROFUNDIZAR

• deepen

• ACORTAR/REDUCIR/ABREVIAR

• soften

1. Regular practice can ............. your problem-solving abilities, making you more efficient during exams. ( SHARP)

1. To .............your understanding of history, try visiting local museums and historical sites. ( DEEP)