Wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

English Word Forms Sec 2

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The philanthropist is well-known for his (a)   to the orphanage. (generous)

2.

The burglary at the mansion was foiled by the (a)   arrival of the police. (time)

3.

The sick dog should be taken to the vet for (a)   . (treat)

4.

David's proposal was rejected as it was not (a)   . (practice)

5.

The workers were rewarded for their (a)   and productivity. (create)

6.

The fallen tree is causing serious traffic (a)   . (obstruct)

7.

It is hard to believe that the champion weightlifter was once a (a)   child. (sick)

8.

The old colonial building still looks (a)   among the newer buildings. (majesty)

9.

The bully tried to provoke me, but I just (a)   his taunts. (ignore)

10.

The teacher praised Jane for her (a)   piece of work. (imagine)

11.

The company is accused of practising ______as it has stopped recruiting workers who are over forty-five.

a)

ageing

b)

ageist

c)

ageism

12.

The successful professional is most grateful to his ______ parents who have nurtured him.

a)

adoption

b)

adoptive

c)

adopted

13.

The exile felt an acute sense of ______ when he finally returned to his own country after twenty years.

a)

alienate

b)

alienated

c)

alienation

14.

Being in a weak position, we had no ______ but to accede to their demands.

a)

alternate

b)

alternatively

c)

alternative

15.

Mr Ahmad, the new boss, speaks English with a ______ French accent.

a)

distinct

b)

distinctive

c)

distinctly

16.

My nosy neighbour has become unbearably ______ of late and I am determined to put a stop to it.

a)

intrude

b)

intrusion

c)

intrusive

17.

We found that all her questions were well-formulated and ______ phrased.

a)

incisive

b)

incisively

c)

incisiveness

18.

The ______ of the country is undergoing restructuring and many people have lost their jobs.

a)

tedious

b)

tediously

c)

tedium

19.

I heaved a sigh of relief when the ______ ceremony finally came to an end.

a)

ritual

b)

ritualistic

c)

ritually

20.

The scientists hoped that the hardy plants would ______to the desert environment and help in their reforestation efforts.

a)

adapt

b)

adaptable

c)

adaptation