WorksheetsEnglish Word Forms Sec 2
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
The philanthropist is well-known for his (a) to the orphanage. (generous)
The burglary at the mansion was foiled by the (a) arrival of the police. (time)
The sick dog should be taken to the vet for (a) . (treat)
David's proposal was rejected as it was not (a) . (practice)
The workers were rewarded for their (a) and productivity. (create)
The fallen tree is causing serious traffic (a) . (obstruct)
It is hard to believe that the champion weightlifter was once a (a) child. (sick)
The old colonial building still looks (a) among the newer buildings. (majesty)
The bully tried to provoke me, but I just (a) his taunts. (ignore)
The teacher praised Jane for her (a) piece of work. (imagine)
The company is accused of practising ______as it has stopped recruiting workers who are over forty-five.
ageing
ageist
ageism
The successful professional is most grateful to his ______ parents who have nurtured him.
adoption
adoptive
adopted
The exile felt an acute sense of ______ when he finally returned to his own country after twenty years.
alienate
alienated
alienation
Being in a weak position, we had no ______ but to accede to their demands.
alternate
alternatively
alternative
Mr Ahmad, the new boss, speaks English with a ______ French accent.
distinct
distinctive
distinctly
My nosy neighbour has become unbearably ______ of late and I am determined to put a stop to it.
intrude
intrusion
intrusive
We found that all her questions were well-formulated and ______ phrased.
incisive
incisively
incisiveness
The ______ of the country is undergoing restructuring and many people have lost their jobs.
tedious
tediously
tedium
I heaved a sigh of relief when the ______ ceremony finally came to an end.
ritual
ritualistic
ritually
The scientists hoped that the hardy plants would ______to the desert environment and help in their reforestation efforts.
adapt
adaptable
adaptation
