OOPT Word Formation 2

Question 1

Form the correct adjective from 'care': 'She gave a ___ answer.'

Accepted Answer

careful

Answer

'Careful' = giving attention and thought. 'Careless' means inattentive. In context, 'careful' suits a thoughtful answer.

Question 2

Choose the correct word: 'His ___ of the piano is remarkable.' (noun form of 'perform')

Accepted Answer

performance

Answer

'Performance' is the noun form of 'perform' referring to the act of performing.

Question 3

Which prefix creates the antonym of 'patient'?

Accepted Answer

im-

Answer

'Impatient' is the antonym of 'patient'. The prefix 'im-' is used before words beginning with 'p' or 'b'.

Question 4

Form the correct word: 'The scientist made a major ___.' (noun form of 'discover')

Accepted Answer

discovery

Answer

'Discovery' is the noun form of 'discover', meaning something found or revealed through research.

Question 5

Choose the correct adjective: 'This film is not ___ for young children.'

Accepted Answer

suitable

Answer

'Suitable' is the adjective form of 'suit', meaning appropriate or fitting.

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