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WORD FORMATION (from ADJECTIVE to NOUN or

ADJECTIVE NOUN
Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the word in brackets. You need a NOUN. 1. We couldnt see anything. The village was in complete (DARK). 2. Mark lacks . Hes unable to control himself (RESPONSIBLE). 3. The guide dog really helped Dave due to his (BLIND). 4. Everybody admired Terrys to take up a new job abroad (DETERMINED). 5. The did some amazing card trick (MAGIC). 6. We have to check the of the item your need in our stock, Madam (AVAILABLE). 7. Young people are really into (ECOLOGIST). 8. Some stars dont want paparazzi to show their (PRIVATE). 8. Some people say fast food can cause (AGGRESSIVE). 9. My brother went to Oxford University and got a degree in (BIOLOGICAL) 10. Soldiers in dangerous areas wear chest (PROTECTIVE). 11. can sometimes be overwhelming for some celebrities (FAMOUS). 12. Do you like reading books? (MYSTERIOUS). 13. Most people in Africa live in extreme (POOR). 14. My is to get a good job to get independent from my parents (AMBITIOUS). 15. Tony couldnt mend the computer, so we had to phone the

ADJECTIVE VERB
Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the word in brackets. You need a NOUN. 1. TV has helped to sports events (POPULAR). 2. In spite of being 30, Sam still on his parents (DEPENDENT). 3. Should you need further information about your treatment, do not to contact Dr. Black (HESITANT). 4. You should the fridge at least twice a year (FROSTY). 5. We cant spend so much. We have to on electricity (ECONOMICAL). 6, Did you really the party, Tony? (ENJOYABLE). 7. Fortunately the robbers didnt the customers (THREATENING). 8. Some parents what their children do in their spare time (IGNORANT). 9. Im afraid I really some help with my homework. Will you give me a hand, Sue? (NECESSARY). 10. Peter went to bed late on Sunday, so on Monday he (SLEEPY). 11. The building had to make some changes to the heating system (MODERN). 12. London needs a new bridge to the traffic flow (EASY). 13. Ive bought some detergent to the stain of the carpet (REMOVABLE). 14. Most of Peters colleagues on him (RELIABLE). 15. Tom finally in passing his driving test (SUCCESSFUL). 16. You must your seat belt while driving (FAST). 17. The committee had to their efforts to get more

1. We couldnt see anything. The village was in complete DARKNESS (DARK). 2. Mark lacks RESPONSIBILITY. Hes unable to control himself (RESPONSIBLE). 3. The guide dog really helped Dave due to his BLINDNESS (BLIND). 4. Everybody admired Terrys DETERMINATION to take up a new job abroad (DETERMINED). 5. The MAGICIAN did some amazing card trick (MAGIC). 6. We have to check the AVAILABILITY of the item your need in our stock, Madam (AVAILABLE). 7. Young people are really into ECOLOGY (ECOLOGIST). 8. Some stars dont want paparazzi to show their PRIVACY (PRIVATE). 8. Some people say fast food can cause AGGRESSIVENESS (AGGRESSIVE). 9. My brother went to Oxford University and got a degree in BIOLOGY (BIOLOGICAL) 10. Soldiers in dangerous areas wear chest PROTECTORS (PROTECTIVE). 11. FAME can sometimes be overwhelming for some celebrities (FAMOUS). 12. Do you like reading MYSTERY books? (MYSTERIOUS). 13. Most people in Africa live in extreme POVERTY (POOR). 14. My AMBITION is to get a good job to get independent from my parents (AMBITIOUS). 15. Tony couldnt mend the computer, so we had to phone the TECHNICIAN

1. TV has helped to POPULARIZE sports events (POPULAR). 2. In spite of being 30, Sam still DEPENDS on his parents (DEPENDENT). 3. Should you need further information about your treatment, do not HESITATE to contact Dr. Black (HESITANT). 4. You should DEFROST the fridge at least twice a year (FROSTY). 5. We cant spend so much. We have to ECONOMIZE on electricity (ECONOMICAL). 6, Did you really ENJOY the party, Tony? (ENJOYABLE). 7. Fortunately the robbers didnt THREATEN the customers (THREATENING). 8. Some parents IGNORE what their children do in their spare time (IGNORANT). 9. Im afraid I really NEED some help with my homework. Will you give me a hand, Sue? (NECESSARY). 10. Peter went to bed late on Sunday, so on Monday he OVERSLEPT (SLEEPY). 11. The building had to make some changes to MODERNIZE the heating system (MODERN). 12. London needs a new bridge to EASE the traffic flow (EASY). 13. Ive bought some detergent to REMOVE the stain of the carpet (REMOVABLE). 14. Most of Peters colleagues RELY on him (RELIABLE).

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