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Category: Word formation

Word formation.

Put each word in brackets into a suitable form.

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Please use short forms e.g. haven't instead of have not in negative statements and use long forms in positive statements e.g. I am instead of I'm.

1. Finding a cure for AIDS will be a real (break) in medicine.2. He (alleged) made his fortune by selling trucks.3. He was totally (bemuse) when he got the prize.4. Tom wasn't (persuade) when he promised not to get drunk again.5. Over 2000 (contest) took part in a traditional Christmas race.6. Some Chinese toys proved to be toxic and they had to be (hold) from the market.7. It'll take many years to gain (stable) in the Near East.8. There was a great (trust) between the premier and the president.9. His (mock) was so impolite that some guests left the party.10. If we really want to blow the whistle on crime in this city, some restrictions will have to be (take).11. Helen was accused of stealing money but she (flat) denied.12. Paul's essays were always very good so I was amazed when he wrote the last one as if he was (literacy).13. Helen's (able) to cook sometimes irritates her husband.14. Now I feel good but yesterday the pain was (bear).15. The (progress) demand for cars saved this company from bankruptcy.