Verb-noun collocations and word formation

Form the right word from a given root and choose the verbs and adjectives that native speakers combine.

14 questionsby Grove EnglishAdded 9 Oct 2026

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Use the word in capitals to form a word that fits the gap.

Her to compromise brought the talks to a halt. (WILL)
The plan was from the start, so it was quickly abandoned. (WORK)
The evidence against him was , and the jury took less than an hour to convict him. (WHELM)
She spoke so that the board approved the plan at once. (PERSUADE)
The sudden of the chairman took everyone by surprise. (RESIGN)

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