Vocabulary & Word Formation Flashcards
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Which sentence uses 'borrow' correctly?
Answer: Can I borrow your pen?
'Borrow' means to take something temporarily; the correct structure is 'borrow something from someone'.
What does the word 'annual' mean?
Answer: happening every year
'Annual' comes from the Latin 'annus' meaning year, so it means once a year.
Choose the correct word to complete: 'The film was so ________ that I fell asleep.'
Answer: boring
'Boring' is the -ing adjective used to describe something that causes boredom.
Which word best completes: 'She ________ her bag when she heard the bell.'?
Answer: grabbed
'Grabbed' is the correct simple past tense of 'grab', meaning to take quickly.
What does 'to take part in' mean?
Answer: to participate in something
'To take part in' is a common phrase meaning to participate or be involved in something.
Which word is the odd one out? (Does NOT relate to travel)
Answer: harvest
'Harvest' relates to farming and crops, while the others are all connected to travelling.
The word 'careless' is formed by adding the suffix '-less' to 'care'. What does '-less' mean?
Answer: without
The suffix '-less' means 'without', so 'careless' means without care.
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