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10. Choose the correct prefix to make negative forms of the adjectives.

1. Helen is certain whether to go to France or not.

A dis- B im- C il- D un- E ir-

 2. It’s totally rational but I’m afraid of spiders.

A dis- В im- C il- D un- E ir-

 3. It’s legal to drive when the light is red.

A dis- В im- C il- D un- E ir-

 4. It was possible to sleep because of the noise.

A dis- В im- C il- D un- E ir-

 5. He gave the editor a honest account of events.

A dis- В im- C il- D un- E ir-

 6. Why did you write this sentence? It’s completely logical.

A dis- В im- C il- D un- E ir-

 7. It will be polite to refuse his invitation.

A dis- В im- C il- D un- E ir-

 8. He had an reliable car.

A dis- В im- C il- D un- E ir-

 9. She was taken to hospital suffering from an regular heartbeat.

A dis- В im- C il- D un- E ir-

 10. The campaign was hopelessly organized.

A dis- В im- C il- D un- E ir-

 

Word formation tests

 

TEST 1

 Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each iine to form a word that fits in the space in the same iine. Write your word in the answer boxes provided.

 

Buckingham Palace has sent out (1) _____________________ for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Officials have not disclosed who is invited but (2) _____________________ who follow the royal family say half of the guests are family and friends. The rest will be leading British (3) _____________________, VIPs from all over the world, and a scattering of stars and celebrities. Of those invited to the ceremony at London’s Westminster Abbey on April 29, a third will go on to attend a (4) _____________________ reception at Buckingham Palace hosted by Queen Elizabeth, and then half of those will go on to a dinner party hosted by Prince Charles, William’s father.

INVITE

JOURNAL

POLICY

CELEBRATE

 

 

TEST 2

 Read the text beiow. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. Write your word in the answer boxes provided.

 

For those who want a (1) _____________________ stylist affair, the Wynn Las Vegas offers its “elegant affair” package. Check that out: $23,090 buys a dedi­cated wedding (2) _____________________, private limousine, private check-in, all the (3) _____________________ ceremony elements, beauty salon services, multiple spa (4) _____________________, golf package for two with personal caddy for each, two nights in a 2,490 sq. ft villa, and more. But couples don’t need to shy away from the Wynn because of that package, the Wedding Salons at Wynn Las Vegas offers several other packages that range from basic through the Wynn ceremony, at much more (5) _____________________ prices.

UNIQUE

CONSULT

TRADITION TREAT

 

 

REASON

 

 

TEST 3

 

Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. Write your word in the answer boxes provided.

 

Enemv drinks packed full of caffeine mav be (1) _____________________ for children. That’s the (2) _____________________ of a new report from the University of Miami. Study author Judith Schaechter said popular drinks like Red Bull and Monster Energy have no health benefits. Many of the ingredients used to make them are not regulated. Dr. Schaechter warned that children with conditions such as diabetes, mood swings and heart, kidnev or liver diseases mav have negative (3) _____________________ to the drinks and could even die after drinking them. Nearly a third of American children between the ages of 12 to 14 (4) _____________________ buy these beverages. Sales are (5) _____________________ rising. American teens say the drinks help them at school.

HARM CONCLUDE

 

 

REACT

REGULAR

STEADY

 

TEST 4

 

Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same iine. Write your word in the answer boxes provided.

 

Austria is a (1) _____________________ destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Go (2) _____________________ in the Alps, enjoy the hiking trails, cycle along the paths or go (3) _____________________ in its lakes. Yes, lakes. Even though Austria is surrounded by land, the Bodensee is a great water destination. Whatever vour (4) _____________________ May be, the fresh air is balm for your soul. Although Vienna is its capital, other cities such as Salzbure. Innsbruck and Linz draw manv (5) _____________________. Austria is also known for its influence on the opera and classical music. No trip could be considered complete without watching at least one (6) _____________________.

You will come across (7) _____________________ sites, statues, quaint cafes and res­taurants. It trulv is a (8) _____________________ citv. One of the highlights is indulging on the sweets. The Sachertorte is (9) _____________________ delicious but there are hundreds of other options for you to try. You are on vacation, right? Enjoy it!

WONDER SKI

SWIM

CHOOSE

TOURISM

PERFORM

 

HISTORY

ROMANCE ABSOLUTE

 

 

TEST 5

 

Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. Write your word in the answer boxes provided.

 

Some of the best Florida beach destinations for (1) _____________________ aren’t (2) _____________________ those that earn national (3) _____________________ as the best beaches. They may not have the best sand or the biggest waves, but what thev do is cater to (4) _____________________ crowds that love them just the way they are.

There are other (5) _____________________ opportunities including water sports and familv-friendly (6) _____________________ and water parks.

VACATION NECESSARY

RECOGNIZE

SPECIFY

RECREATION AMUSE

 

TEST 6

 

Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each iine to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. Write your word in the answer boxes provided.

 

Madeira is located in the (1) _____________________ Atlantic Ocean southwest of Portugal and off the coast of Africa. The island is (2) _____________________ beautiful with spectacular views and something for everyone. About the only things lacking on Madeira are flat land and (3) _____________________ beaches. The Madeirans use terraces and bridges to (4) _____________________ for the flat land and take the short trio to the (5) _____________________ island of Porto Santo to sit on sandy beaches. Madeiran vacation is recommended to anyone who loves (6) _____________________ islands, perfect weather, and beautiful flora.

EAST

BREATHTAKING

SAND COMPENSATING

NEIGHBOR

MOUNTAIN

 

TEST 7

 

Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each Sine to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. Write your word in the answer boxes provided.

 

The letter of (1) _____________________ shows a prospective (2) _____________________ that you know how to write a letter. While this may be of decreasing (3) _____________________ in an electronic age, many em­ployers still value it (4) _____________________, both as a skill in its own right and as a test of your ability to communicate (5) _____________________ and (6) _____________________.

APPLY EMPLOY

IMPORTANT

HIGH CLEAR

EFFECTIVE

 

TEST 8

 

Read the text beiow. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. Write your word in the answer boxes provided.

 

Rio de Janeiro is a citv of (1) _____________________ beaches, (2) _____________________ football, sensual samba and pulsating Carnival. It is the place where you go to forget all the (3) _____________________ of (4) _____________________ life and enjoy some time alone with your partner. Right in Rio de Janeiro, on the Copacabana beach, is one of the finest hotels of Brazil — Copacabana Palace. Catering to the rich and (5) _____________________ since 1923, Copacabana Palace is one of the first hotels in Rio to be built on the seashore. Forming a part of Brazil’s (6) _____________________ heritage, the hotel prides itself on its consummate services, delectable cuisine, (7) _____________________ opulence and elegant (8) _____________________.

SAND ENERGY

TENSE DAY

 

FAME

HISTORY

LUXURY RESIDE

 

 

TEST 9

 

Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. Write your word in the answer boxes provided.

 

Cocoa trees grew wild in the jungle, and the ancient Maya and Aztec civilizations of Central America used them to make a (1) _____________________ rather bitter drink for special occasions. Centuries later the Aztec Empire fell, and the Conquistador Hernan Cortes brought cocoa beans back across the ocean to Spain.

(2) _____________________ chocolate spread across Europe — it was the (3) _____________________ (4) _____________________ of Kings and Queens, the (5) _____________________ and the rich, just like caviar or champagne today. At the end of the 19th Century milk was added, and at last someone devised a way of making chocolate to eat as well as to drink. But it wasn’t until the 20th centurv that chocolate became (6) _____________________ for everyone.

So chocolate has been on an epic journey, but its (7) _____________________ is enduring: prized once by Aztec warriors and today by millions of people around the world.

SPICE

 

GRADUAL FASHION CHOOSE

NOBLE

AFFORD

POPULAR

 

TEST 10

 

Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. Write your word in the answer boxes provided.

 

It starts with that telltale little tingle, and within a day or two, you have nasty little red sores around your mouth. No one likes to have a cold sore outbreak, but (1) _____________________, there are new (2) _____________________ available to help vou (3) _____________________ the pain and speed the (4) _____________________.

If vou’re (5) _____________________ getting cold sores, your doctor may decide to (6) _____________________ an antiviral medication — either a cream or ointment or an oral medication.

 

FORTUNATE TREAT

MINIMUM HEAL

CONSTANT PRESCRIPTION

 

 

TEST 11

 

Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each iine to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. Write your word in the answer boxes provided.

 

Our skin is (1) _____________________ affected by (2) _____________________ factors, including sunlight, cold weather, too dry air and so on. As a result, the process of aging speeds up and makes our skin look much less (3) _____________________ and youthful than we want it to. However, with the (4) _____________________ of modern cosmetic which gives us great natural revitalizing, rejuvenating and anti aging skin care products, silky smooth skin is not just a dream for many of modern ladies over 30. Besides, they can always try various (5) _____________________ approaches that have been used for centuries and have proven their (6) _____________________.

CONSTANT NUMBER

ATTRACT

DEVELOP

 

NATURE

EFFECTIVE

 

TEST 12

 

Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. Write your word in the answer boxes provided.

 

The Algarve is the most (1) _____________________ region of Portugal and it’s one of Europe’s favourite holiday destinations well known for (2) _____________________ year round sunshine and excellent sandy beaches. These (3) _____________________ from secluded coves with amazing cliffs to vast stretches of (4) _____________________ sand all sea washed by the fresh and clear Atlantic ocean. Inland vou will find quaint villages barelv touched bv (5) _____________________. Traces of the Moorish (6) _____________________ are still evident in the local (7) _____________________. The orange groves and blossoming almond trees add colour to this (8) _____________________ region in contrast with the whitewashed (9) _____________________ houses. Due to the mild nature of the weather the Algarve is ideal for many outdoor sporting activities such as water sports, golf in one of the (10) _____________________ world-class golf courses, tennis, horse riding, and many more.

 

SOUTH

GLORY VARIOUS

GOLD

TOURIST

PRESENT ARCHITECT

FERTILIZE TRADITION

NUMBER

 

TEST 13

 

Read the text beiow. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. Write your word in the answer boxes provided.

 

A sore throat is a common (1) _____________________ condition also known as “pharyngitis”. Sore throats can be caused by viruses, bac­teria or substances such as alcohol, tobacco or (2) _____________________ Sore throats that do not (3) _____________________ antibiotics or other (4) _____________________ medications can usually be self-treated by some simple (5) _____________________. The common “mild” sore throat is (6) _____________________ one which is slightly (7) _____________________ when swallowing, has a red/irritated (8) _____________________ and may include a low-grade fever.

MEDICINE

POLLUTE

REQUIREMENT PRESCRIPTION

INTERVENE TYPICAL

PAINFUL APPEARANCE

 

 

TEST 14

 

Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. Write your word in the answer boxes provided.

 

The first floppy disk was invented by a team of (1) _____________________ at IBM in the year 1971. The team was headed bv Alan Shugart and the main (2) _____________________ in the team was David Noble.

The (3) _____________________ at IBM wanted to create a device which could store (4) _____________________ for the users as backup for their software programmes and other files. These floppy disks were known as memory disks in the beginning. The first floppy disk was 8 inches in diameter and was made of plastic mate­rial and had (5) _____________________ iron oxide. These floppy disks were a great success. Later the disk faced some (6) _____________________ due to its big size and (7) _____________________ over a longer period. Many companies started on improving the (8) _____________________ floppy.

RESEARCH

DESIGN

PROFESSION INFORM

 

MAGNET

LIMITATE NON-RELIABLE

ORIGIN

 

TEST 15

 

Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. Write your word in the answer boxes provided.

 

The first telephone was made by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876.

(1) _____________________ believe that another (2) _____________________ Elisha Gray also invented the telephone at the same time (3) _____________________ and both the inventors rushed to the patent office to get their (4) _____________________ patented but Graham Bell got the patent first on March 7, 1876. Graham bell was born on March 3, 1847 in Edinburgh, Scotland. His father was a teacher of “visible speech” and helped teachers teach the deaf. Graham’s mother, a portrait (5) _____________________ and a (6) _____________________ lost her power of (7) _____________________ when Graham was just twelve. Graham used to help his father in (8) _____________________ and acquired expertise in “visible speech”.

 

HISTORY INVENT

INDEPENDENCE INVENT

 

PAINT MUSIC

HEAR DEMONSTRATE



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