Word formation intermediate

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in bold. You can make nouns, positive

or negative adjectives, and adverbs.

I wrote a letter of (a)   to the hotel manager, as I wasn’t happy with the service. (COMPLAIN)

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in bold. You can make nouns, positive

or negative adjectives, and adverbs.

The airline didn’t offer us any (a)   for the ten-hour delay. COMPENSATE

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in bold. You can make nouns, positive

or negative adjectives, and adverbs.

Listen! The neighbours next door are having another (a)   . ARGUE

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in bold. You can make nouns, positive

or negative adjectives, and adverbs.

If you buy the washing machine today, we can guarantee next-day (a)   . DELIVER

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in bold. You can make nouns, positive

or negative adjectives, and adverbs.

The dinner party wasn’t a (a)   because Joe was rude to Richard. SUCCEED

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in bold. You can make nouns, positive

or negative adjectives, and adverbs.

My mum learnt to swim when she was 67. I think that’s a real (a)   . ACHIEVE

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in bold. You can make nouns, positive

or negative adjectives, and adverbs.

What (a)   did Anna give you for not finishing her report? EXPLAIN

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in bold. You can make nouns, positive

or negative adjectives, and adverbs.

I got Tony’s email, but he forgot to send the (a)   . ATTACH

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in bold. You can make nouns, positive

or negative adjectives, and adverbs.

We have an (a)   at home that if my husband cooks, I do the washing-up.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in bold. You can make nouns, positive

or negative adjectives, and adverbs.

The shop assistant gave me a very good (a)   of how the gadget worked.

DEMONSTRATE