C1 Word formation exercise

Word formation

(Nouns and adjectives)

Fill the space in the sentence using the base word given in bold at the end. The required word may be a noun or adjective. They may be either positive (e.g. helpful) or negative (e.g. unhelpful).

1. The Lavet Institute fights against___in movies and literature. censor
2. David Baron's latest crime thriller ends with an___ final chapter that keeps you guessing. intrigue
3. I had a__ night's sleep. My back was hurting and the storm outside made such a noise. rest
4. That the Vikings had horns in their helmets is a common___concept
5. Mr Hansard was elected President after a___ election result. dispute
6. It was my uncle Clive that provided me with advice and sound___when I was young. guide
7. The royal wedding finished with a___8-course meal in the evening. majesty
8. Parking in the city centre can be a major___due to the narrow streets. convenient
9. This morning's explosion at a chemical plant resulted in one___and four injuries. fatal
10. Colin acted with___restraint, despite how angry he must have been feeling.

1. The Lavet Institute fights against censorship in movies and literature.
2. David Baron's latest crime thriller ends with an intriguing final chapter that keeps you guessing.
3. I had a restless night's sleep. My back was hurting and the storm outside made such a noise.
4. That the Vikings had horns in their helmets is a common misconception.
5. Mr Hansard was elected President after a disputed election result.
6. It was my uncle Clive that provided me with advice and sound guidance when I was young.
7. The royal wedding finished with a majestic 8-course meal in the evening.
8. Parking in the city centre can be a major inconvenience due to the narrow streets.
9. This morning's explosion at a chemical plant resulted in one fatality and four injuries.
10. Colin acted with admirable restraint, despite how angry he must have been feeling.