ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS

1. All information will be treated as strictly (confidential/confidentially).

2. -I need a break, a (complete/completely) change of scene.
3. -My piano playing has improved (significant/significantly) since I've had a new teacher.
4. -It was my first time abroad and the language, the food, everything was so (strange/strangely).
5. -If you're going to walk those sort of distances you need (proper/properly) walking boots.
6. -It worries me when people stand too (close/closely) to me.
7. -I love the smell of (fresh/freshly) baked bread.
8. -Where (exact/exactly) can you draw the line between military and civilian targets?
9. -I'd like you to give me an (honest/honestly) answer.
10. -Actors and actresses need to be (clear/clearly) speakers.
11. -He told them (polite/politely) to leave him in peace.
12. -The traffic was quite (light/lightly) so we got through London quickly.
13. -The world's financial markets are ever more (close/closely) linked.
14. -She likes everything (neat/neatly) and tidy.
15. -The house was (safe/safely) locked up.
16. -I've (near/nearly) finished that book you lent me.
17. -There has been a (significant/significantly) increase in the number of women students at Cambridge
University in recent years.
18. -I'm sorry, madam, the restaurant is (full/fully) booked.
19. -You'll have to excuse Joanna - she's feeling rather (tired/tiredly/tiring) and emotional at the moment.
20. -He died (peaceful/peacefully) in his sleep.
21. -We resurfaced the kitchen floor because it wasn't (even/evenly) enough for Dad's wheelchair.
22. -She was (strange/strangely) calm - I found it quite disturbing.
23. -He told them (polite/politely) to leave him in peace.
24. -I think it's unlikely that we'll move in the (near/nearly) future. Please seal the envelope (firm/firmly)
before posting it.
25. -The lights are too (bright/brightly) in here - they're hurting my eyes.
26. -The traffic was quite (light/lightly) so we got through London quickly.
27. -The poison took (instant/instantly) effect.
28. -Ann makes (beautiful/beautifully) cakes.
29. -These will be the first (genuine/genuinely) free elections in the country.
30. -It was a largely (peaceful/peacefully) demonstration.
31. -He told them (polite/politely) to leave him in peace.
32. -You'll have to excuse Joanna - she's feeling rather (tired/tiredly/tiring) and emotional at the moment.
33. -She (narrow/narrowly) missed winning an Oscar.
34. -It was a largely (peaceful/peacefully) demonstration.
35. -The lights are too (bright/brightly) in here - they're hurting my eyes.
36. -She walked into a (bright/brightly) lit room.
37. -I'd like you to give me an (honest/honestly) answer.
38. -If you're going to walk those sort of distances you need (proper/properly) walking boots.
39. -We thought the book had been very (good/well) researched. We really ought to leave
(immediate/immediately).
40. -I want an explanation, but keep it (simple/simply).
41. -The accident was (clear/clearly) the lorry driver's fault.
42. -The snow fell (silent/silently).
43. -The article described (recent/recently) developments in the search for a cure for AIDS.
44. -I think it's unlikely that we'll move in the (near/nearly) future.
45. -Divide the mixture (even/evenly) between the baking pans.
46. -These will be the first (genuine/genuinely) free elections in the country.
 AFFIXES

1. -(anti/in/mis/non)spell: to fail to spell (a word) correctly

2. -(ill/in/mal/un) -gotten: dishonestly obtained
3. -(anti/dis/in/un)sincere: not really feeling, believing or meaning something although pretending to; not
sincere
4. -(anti/mal/non/un)violence: the avoidance of fighting and physical force, esp. when trying to make political
change
5. -(de/ill/in/non)accessible: very difficult to travel to or difficult to understand or appreciate
6. -(anti/counter/mal/mis) -aircraft: intended to destroy or defend against enemy aircraft
7. -(anti/ill/in/un)predictable: tending to change suddenly and seemingly without reason and therefore not
able to be predicted (=judged in advance) or depended
8. (de/dis/il/non)legitimate: not legal or fair
9. -(anti/counter/de/non)body: a protein produced in the blood which fights diseases by attacking and killing
harmful bacteria
10. -(anti/ir/non/un)religious: having no interest in religion, or generally opposed to religion
11. -(de/il/in/non)-conformist: (of or being) a person who lives and thinks in a way which is different from that
of other people
12. -(de/il/in/un)convenience: a state or an example of difficulties, problems or trouble, which often causes a
delay or loss of comfort
13. -(dis/in/non/un)content: a feeling of wanting better treatment or an improved situation
14. -(dis/il/mis/un)employed: not having a job that provides money
15. -(counter/de/ill/mis)trust: to have doubts about the honesty or abilities of (someone)
16. (anti/counter/de/non)body: a protein produced in the blood which fights diseases by attacking and killing
harmful bacteria
17. -(de/in/non/un)formal: (of situations) not formal or official or (of clothing, behaviour, speech) suitable
when you are with friends and family but not for official occasions
18. -(anti/de/mis/non) -stop: without stopping or without interruptions
19. -(dis/mal/mis/un)obedient: (esp. of children) not doing what you are told to do
20. -(a/anti/de/ill) -viral: intended to treat an infection or disease caused by a virus
21. -(dis/im/in/non)proportionate: unfair and not equal, or not deserving its importance or influence
22. -(counter/dis/non/un)expected: not expected
23. -(counter/dis/non/un)acceptable: too bad to be accepted, approved of or allowed to continue
24. (anti/il/in/mal)humane: completely without any feelings of sympathy or kindness towards others, not
caring about the suffering of people or animals
25. -(anti/de/mal/mis)calculate: to calculate (an amount) wrongly
26. -(anti/counter/de/dis) -tank: weapons which destroy or damage enemy tanks
27. -(dis/il/in/un)inhibited: free and natural, without embarrassment or too much control
28. -(anti/ill/mal/mis)conduct: to manage (the activities of an organization) badly
29. -(counter/dis/non/un)acceptable: too bad to be accepted, approved of or allowed to continue
30. -(counter/de/ill/un)stable: (of a person) suffering from sudden and extreme changes in mental and
emotional state
31. -(de/il/in/non)-conformist: (of or being) a person who lives and thinks in a way which is different from that
of other people
32. (de/dis/im/un)possible: (of a situation) which is extremely difficult and there does not seem to be a solution
33. -(anti/dis/ill/un)fasten: to take (a fastening) apart, or to take apart the fastenings on (something)
34. -(ill/in/mis/un) -conceived: badly planned or unwise
35. -(dis/mal/mis/un)believable: extremely surprising
36. -(dis/in/mis/non)order: an angry, possibly violent, expression of dissatisfaction by crowds of people, esp.
about a political matter
37. -(anti/de/in/un)zip: to open (something) by using a zip
38. -(de/dis/mis/un)wind: to relax and let your mind be free from anxiety after a period of work or some other
activity that has made you anxious
39. -(de/dis/ir/non)reproachable: without fault and therefore impossible to criticize
 HOMOPHONES
1. Well, cut it in (to/too/two) and we'll have half each.
2. -Go up the (stairs/stares) and her office is on the right.
3. -He told some fascinating (tails/tales) about his life in India.
4. -We could take out a (loan/lone) to buy a car.
5. -American pit bull terriers are (bread/bred) for their fighting instincts.
6. -You must put matters (right/write) by telling the truth.
7. -Janet (threw/through) a party for Jack's fiftieth birthday.
8. -She caught a (heal/heel) in a crack in the concrete.
9. It's not (fair/fare) to blame me for everything!
10. -Did you (sew/so) this seam by hand or by machine?
11. -(Hi/High), how are you doing?
12. -It was freezing outside and her hands were (blew/blue) with cold.
13. -I think I've had a bit too much (son/sun) today - I've got a headache.
14. -She's very good at keeping the (peace/piece) within the family.
15. -She booked a (berth/birth) on the train from London to Aberdeen.
16. -There was nothing in the cupboard but a few crusts of (bread/bred).
17. The bird flew off with a bright red (berry/bury) in its beak.
18. -They were (warn-out/worn-out) after their long walk.
19. -Train (fairs/fares) are going up again, unfortunately.
20. -The American show-business magazine is being bought by the publishing giant for an undisclosed
(some/sum).
21. -He told some fascinating (tails/tales) about his life in India.
22. -(Pair/Pare/Pear) off any bits of skin that don't look very nice.
23. -American pit bull terriers are (bread/bred) for their fighting instincts.
24. -A greater proportion of people with first degrees are now going on to study for (higher/hire) degrees.
25. Would you like a (role/roll) and butter with your soup?
26. -American pit bull terriers are (bread/bred) for their fighting instincts.
27. -(Fair/Fare) weather was forecast for the following day.
28. -The (rain/reign/rein) of Queen Victoria was from 1837-1901.
29. -Will you (way/weigh) out two kilograms of flour, please?
30. -She caught a (heal/heel) in a crack in the concrete.
31. -We're usually too tired to do much socializing during the (weak/week).
32. -The park had a big lake with many different kinds of (waterfoul/waterfowl).
33. Would you like a (role/roll) and butter with your soup?
34. -The holidays flew by all (to/too/two) quickly.
35. -At eight o'clock Jane (heard/herd) him go out.
36. -The dog trotted off to (berry/bury) its bone.
37. -I think I've had a bit too much (son/sun) today - I've got a headache.
38. -You pull both (rains/reigns/reins) to stop or slow a horse.
39. -This jigsaw puzzle has two (peaces/pieces) missing.
40. -Well, cut it in (to/too/two) and we'll have half each.
41. Would you like a (role/roll) and butter with your soup?
42. -I think I've had a bit too much (son/sun) today - I've got a headache.
43. -She'll never (buy/by/bye) that story about you getting lost!
44. -At eight o'clock Jane (heard/herd) him go out.
45. -The children's club (meats/meets) every Thursday afternoon.
46. -She's kept all her teddy (bares/bears) from her childhood.
47. -We're usually too tired to do much socializing during the (weak/week).
48. -The bird flew off with a bright red (berry/bury) in its beak.
49. The police arrived to find a (scene/seen) of horrifying destruction.
50. -It was freezing outside and her hands were (blew/blue) with cold.
51. -They're giving everyone (flew/flu/flue) vaccinations at work.
52. -We had a three-hour (wait/weight) before we could see the doctor.
 NOUN FORMS

1. He was well-known for his violent and threatening (behaviour/behaviours).

2. -The (staff/staffs) are not very happy about the latest pay increase.
3. -There were several (accident/accidents) caused by the icy conditions.
4. -Patricia is on (a holiday/holiday/holidays) next week.
5. -Please report any accidents to (a member of staff/a person of staff/a staff).
6. -Eddie ate six (bacon/bacons/rashers of bacon) and two eggs for breakfast.
7. -The invitations were printed on recycled (paper/papers).
8. -We must take (action/actions/an action) to deal with the problem before it spreads to other areas.
9. At one end of the room there was a huge window made from a single (glass/pane of glass/slab of glass).
10. -About a fifth of the country's income is in the form of overseas (aid/aids).
11. -I don't know what to wear tonight - have you got any (suggestion/suggestions)?
12. -Good teachers know that children need (a firm discipline/firm discipline).
13. -He's starting to get a few grey (hair/hairs) now.
14. -There is a huge market for slimming (aid/aids) such as pills and special drinks.
15. -Would you like to see the (wine/wines) list, sir?
16. -Do you bake your own (bread/breads)?
17. Was there (a lot of traffic/a lot of traffics/many traffics) on your journey?
18. -In Los Angeles many companies encourage their employees to use alternative (means of
transportation/transportations), rather than the car.
19. -Do you want any help bringing your (stuff/stuffs) in from the van?
20. -He's starting to get a few grey (hair/hairs) now.
21. -How many (people/person/persons) turned up for the party in the end?
22. -(Woman/Womans/Women) first got the vote in Britain in 1918.
23. -Patricia is on (a holiday/holiday/holidays) next week.
24. -Three (clothing/clothings/items of clothing) only to be taken into changing rooms at any one time.
25. Wool comes from (sheep/sheeps).
26. -She gave me some good (advice/advices/piece of advice).
27. -King Henry VIII had six (wife/wifes/wives).
28. -At one end of the room there was a huge window made from a single (glass/pane of glass/slab of
glass).
29. -In Los Angeles many companies encourage their employees to use alternative (means of
transportation/transportations), rather than the car.
30. -The mansion is set in 90 acres of beautiful, unspoilt (countryside/countrysides).
31. -It is sometimes difficult to persuade farmers to wear the proper protective (clothing/clothings).
32. -Several train passengers received serious (injuries/injury) in the crash.
33. The first task is to clean up the (pollution/pollutions) left behind by the factories.
34. -He spent the afternoon doing (job/jobs) around the house.
35. -We must take (action/actions/an action) to deal with the problem before it spreads to other areas.
36. -Three (clothing/clothings/items of clothing) only to be taken into changing rooms at any one time.
37. -She gave me some good (advice/advices/piece of advice).
38. -I've got (a cold/cold) - I must have caught it from you.
39. -It's very old but it's been so well kept that it's in (a perfect condition/perfect condition/perfect
conditions).
40. -You can't watch TV until you've done all your (homework/homeworks)
41. Do you bake your own (bread/breads)?
42. -Modern packaging is often excessive, and produces a lot of (waste/wastes).
43. -Have you heard the (new/news) about Tina and Tom? They're getting divorced.
44. -I forgot to put the (rubbish/rubbishes/rubbishs) out for collection this morning.
45. I have a lot of reading (assignment/assignments) to complete before the end of term.
46. -Every week our French teacher gives us a list of (vocabularies/vocabulary item/vocabulary) to learn.
47. -There were several (accident/accidents) caused by the icy conditions.
48. -The number of thefts of motor (vehicle/vehicles) rose by a third last year.