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Word Formation Exercises and Answers

The document discusses word formation and provides 42 examples of words that have been used to fill in blanks in sentences. Some of the words discussed include pure, used, office, pleasure, politics, recognize, permit, qualify, suspect, prefer, mechanic, necessary, apply, qualify, dust, active, blood, decide, lighten, footage, own, pure, mother, necessary, package, prefer, origin, pay, pleasure, object, prison, shame, reasonable, part, depart, recognize, post, rain, and work.

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Word Formation Exercises and Answers

The document discusses word formation and provides 42 examples of words that have been used to fill in blanks in sentences. Some of the words discussed include pure, used, office, pleasure, politics, recognize, permit, qualify, suspect, prefer, mechanic, necessary, apply, qualify, dust, active, blood, decide, lighten, footage, own, pure, mother, necessary, package, prefer, origin, pay, pleasure, object, prison, shame, reasonable, part, depart, recognize, post, rain, and work.

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WORD FORMATION

1. All natural minerals contain______________.(PURE)

2. The bottles are designed to be __________up to ten times. (USE)

3. The _____________ from the Department of Education gave a press conference. (OFFICE)

4. It was a great _______________ to meet such a famous ______________. I had never met
one before. (PLEASE, POLITICS)

5. When I came to the city after 20 years it was completely _____________________.


Everything was so different. (RECOGNISE)

6. Young people who grew up in the 1960s lived in a ______________ society. Almost
everything was allowed. (PERMIT)

7. The mountains in Central Asia reach _________________ of over 8,000 metres. (HIGH)

8. My dad always has to take sides. He is never _____________________.(OBJECT)

9. I have been ___________________ of him since the day I met him.(SUSPECT)

10. Phil got a ___________________ job at a kiosk selling morning newspapers. (PART)

11. The weather is going to turn bad in the next few days and we're in for
some__________________. (RAIN)

12. I have a ____________________ for old cars. I already have a few in my garage. (PREFER)

13. He is studying ____________________ at the local university. (MECHANIC)

14. Some people are so poor they can't even buy the basic ________________ of life.
(NECESSARY)

15. There were many _________________ for the job, but only two of them had the
necessary _____________________.(APPLY, QUALIFY)

16. Could you empty the ________________________ on your way out ? (DUST)

17. My brother is such an ___________________ young man. He never does any exercise and
seldom goes out of the house.(ACT)

18. The driver was ___________ because he crossed one of the side-lines. (QUALIFY)

19. She is such a ___________, friendly and honest person. (TRUST)

20. The school staff is making the last ___________ for their Open Day on Saturday.(PREPARE)

21. You finger is ____________. What have you done? (BLOOD)


22. John made some _____ points against a strong opponent. (DECIDE)

23. We have to ___________ the pressure or otherwise the object will break. (LIGHT)

24. CNN showed exclusive __________________ of the incident. (FOOT)

25. There has been an argument about the ________ of the island for several decades.(OWN)

26. The ___________ of the air in the mountain regions is much better than at sea level.
(PURE)

27. She attended ____________ classes because it was her first baby. (MOTHER)

28. Many people in the Third World cannot even buy the ___________ of life. (NECESSARY)

29. They went on a ____________ tour of Asia. (PACK)

30. Please come to my office at the end of the week, __________ on Friday afternoon
(PREFER)

31. The whole committee was impressed by the _________ of the plan (ORIGIN).

32. He fell behind with his ____________, so they took away almost everything he had. (PAY)

33. The dictator showed his ___________ by locking up the dissidents. (PLEASE)

34. The prosecutor did not make any _____________ to what the defence had to say.
(OBJECT)

35. The suspect was ____________ without getting a fair trial. (PRISON)

36. It was a ______________ attempt of the opposition party to gain power. (SHAME)

37. The trade unions made_____________ demands that were rejected in the negotiations.
(REASON)

38. The travellers received ____________ compensation for the delayed ______________.
(PART, DEPART)

39. She dyed her hair and wore new, fashionable clothes, so she was almost
__________________. (RECOGNISE)

40. The book cost $26 plus $5 for _____________. (POST)

41. The average _____________ in this part of the country is about 80 inches a year. (RAIN)

42. It’s a good plan in theory but probably____________ in practice.(WORK)

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Terms derived from social and economic activities, such as 'recycle', 'pay', and 'demand' , shape language by embedding economic and societal processes into everyday vocabulary. These terms facilitate precise communication about wealth distribution, environmental practices, and market relations, thereby highlighting societal priorities and ensuring efficient transaction of ideas and actions.

Word formation demonstrates societal changes in norms through the adaptation and creation of new words that reflect evolving cultural and social values. For instance, terms related to inclusivity or technology frequently enter the language as society acknowledges new concepts or shifts in thinking. The use of derivatives like 'recognition' and 'objectivity' from illustrates how new constructs are coined to describe new social phenomena or accepted standards.

Ambiguity in word formation can significantly impact legal interpretation, as seen in words like 'objectivity' and 'qualify'. Such terms, depending on their suffixes, can carry different legal implications, potentially affecting case outcomes. For instance, whether a statement can be considered an 'objection' might change legal strategies and decisions . Therefore, precise language is crucial in legal documents to avoid ambiguity that could lead to varied interpretations.

Diverse word formations such as 'necessity' and 'innovation' address fundamental and transformative needs within language. 'Necessity' signifies essential requirements, grounding language in basic human needs, while 'innovation' reflects adaptation and forward-thinking changes, allowing language to accommodate and describe technological advancements and novel ideas, indicating a dual focus on survival and progress.

Word formations like 'permission' and 'recognition' imply societal progress towards deregulation and normalization by acknowledging accepted behaviors and identities. 'Permission' suggests a relaxation of restrictive norms, reflecting increased autonomy, while 'recognition' indicates inclusion and acceptance, contributing to normalizing diverse behaviors and viewpoints, signaling a transition towards a more open, inclusive society.

Word endings have significant implications on meaning and perception. For instance, '-ation' in 'preparation' and '-ity' in 'necessity' suggest a process or condition, transforming base actions or states into abstract concepts. This morphological change can shift perception from individual actions ('prepare') or states ('necessary') to broader, more formal understandings, influencing how these are perceived within different contexts.

The terms 'permission' and 'recognization' suggest a society that values regulated freedoms and acknowledgment of identity or place. Historically, 'permission' indicates control and authority regarding what's permissible, while 'recognization' reflects a shift towards appreciating the differences and identities, highlighting evolving societal structures from control towards inclusion and validation.

Word formations such as 'preparation', 'preference', and 'necessities' reflect cultural priorities by emphasizing organizational, personal taste, and basic needs. These words represent societal focus areas, like the importance of planning ('preparation'), individual choice ('preference'), and fundamental living conditions ('necessities'), which are central to cultural functionality and values.

Derived forms like 'mechanic' and 'officer' expand their semantic fields by incorporating attributes specific to professions. 'Mechanic' extends to include skills related to machinery, encapsulating the system of repair and maintenance, whereas 'officer' implies authority and responsibility within administrative systems, highlighting the systemic and structural roles these derivations imbue in the professions.

Linguistic shifts in terms like 'disqualify' and 'imprison' have profound impacts on legal and social narratives by framing discussions around exclusion and penal action. Such terms not only define legal processes—e.g., 'disqualify' denotes denying eligibility based on rules—but also shape the narrative of societal norms towards justice and punishment, thus influencing public perception and policy framing.

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