WORD formation

Worksheet by Moniqa Bukowska
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Subjects
English
Grades
10
Language
ENG
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Master word formation! Practice converting adjectives to nouns and using derived words in sentences.

Write the noun form angry - angeranxious - anxietydepressed - depressionenvious - envyjealous - jealousyafraid - fearhappy - happinessproud - pridesad - sadnessashamed - shamesurprised - surprise Complete the sentences with adjectives formed from the words in brackets. 1. The leg injury was extremely painful (pain). We were all surprised (surprise) it wasn't broken.2. The police officer was very helpful. (help)3. I'm annoyed (annoy) with my parents because they didn't let me go to the disco.4. careless(care) drivers cause most of the accidents. It they paid more attention roads would be much safer!5. This stereo has really powerful (power) speakers.6. Wild dogs terrorized (terror) the neighbourhood. We were scared (scary) to go out.7. I'll never finish this project. It's hopeless . (hope)8. Look at this dish! It's disgusting! (disgust)9. The man outside the bank looked really suspicious. (suspect)

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