OOPT Word Formation 4

Question 1

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'Her _______ to detail made her an excellent editor.'

Accepted Answer

attention

Answer

'Attention' is the noun form needed after 'Her' to act as the subject of the phrase.

Question 2

Choose the correct word form: 'The scientist made a _______ discovery that changed medicine.'

Accepted Answer

revolutionary

Answer

'Revolutionary' is the adjective that modifies the noun 'discovery'.

Question 3

Select the correct form: 'He acted very _______ during the crisis.'

Accepted Answer

professionally

Answer

'Professionally' is the adverb that modifies the verb 'acted'.

Question 4

Which suffix creates a noun meaning 'the state of being kind'?

Accepted Answer

kind-ness

Answer

The suffix '-ness' attaches to adjectives to form nouns denoting a state or quality.

Question 5

Choose the word that fits: 'The new policy was met with wide _______ from the public.'

Accepted Answer

approval

Answer

'Approval' is the noun form required after 'wide' and before 'from'.

(OOPT) Oxford Online Placement Test Practice Test