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Word formation and strong collocations

Build nouns and adjectives with prefixes and suffixes, and choose the words that naturally go together.

16 questionsby Grove EnglishAdded 9 Oct 2026

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Word formation

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

  1. The new policy has had a impact on small businesses. (CONSIDER)

  2. Nobody could follow his explanation; it was completely . (COMPREHEND)

  3. There is a growing among young people to buy houses. (RELUCTANT)

  4. The report criticises the of the safety measures, which failed to prevent the accident. (ADEQUATE)

  5. Despite repeated warnings, the council showed a complete for residents' safety. (REGARD)

  6. The two reports are : one says profits rose, the other says they fell. (RECONCILE)

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