FCE Word Formation
Forming Verbs
Choose from one of the endings to create a verb that completes the sentence. Type the verb in the box. Pay attention to tenses and spelling!
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1) He told her that he (SYMPATHY) .......... with her problem but couldn't do anything to help.
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2) My belt feels a bit tight after that huge lunch. I think I'll have to (LOOSE) .......... it a little.
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3) She was severely (WEAK) .......... by the long illness she had.
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4) There are many different ways to (CLASS) .......... areas of English Grammar.
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5) If you're really sorry for what you said you won't mind (APOLOGY)..........
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6) There's no need to (CRITIC) .......... my work. I'm trying as hard as I can.
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7) The pain in his back (LESS) .......... as soon as he took the medication.
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8) Everybody was (HORROR) .......... by the news of the earthquake.
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