Word formation

Word formation

WORD FORMATION Have a look of the table below. Would you be able to fill the gaps? Firstly, you need to think about the kind of words that you need. For examle, do I need a verb ? or, do I need and adjective ? Secondly, is the new word negative?  If so, you might need...
Word formation

Commonly used Idiomatic expressions

Commonly used idiomatic expressions Match the expression with the correct meaning. The first one is done for you.   1. Fly on the wall  –> (c)  a) No possible excuse 2.  Fish out of water  b) Not care if something happens 3. Hit the roof c) Observing a...
Word formation

Transformation sentences

Transformation sentences . Complete the second sentence so it has the same meaning as the first. You must use the words in bold in the second sentences Example 1 I can’t remember the plot at all.Forgotten I have forgotten what the plot is about.   2 He said the...
Word formation

Phrasal verbs with “come”

Here you have a free phrasal verb exercise. Match the numbered phrasal verbs with the correct definition. The first one is done for you.    1.Come across-1g a) recover consciousness 2 come up with  b) become sick 3  come around c) create or invent something  4 come...
Baffling English spelling and pronunciation

Baffling English spelling and pronunciation

In my experience, the most common complaint language learners make about English is that the spelling of words often has little or nothing to do with their pronunciation. For example, teaching someone how to write the letter “a” is easy enough  , however they then...
Word formation

Multi-word Verbs free exercise

Multi-word Verbs. Choose the correct option to go with the clue Example – Come up with/come up against  → Which one is about facing a challenge/obstacle? ( come up against )   Catch up with/keep up with → In which one are you behind with work and need to do...