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Vocabulary Formation Worksheet 18

For each question, fill the space or spaces in the sentence using the base word given in bold at the end. The required word may be a noun, adverb, adjective or verb and it may be either positive (e.g. helpful) or negative (e.g. unhelpful).

1. I went to the doctor as I was very concerned about a small red __________ on my hand but he said it was nothing to worry about at all.
grow

2. She wasn't an __________ girl at school but she didn't have too many friends.
popular

3. The __________ of Mt. Everest is increasing by a few centimeters every year due to __________ changes.
high
geology

4. The best thing about the apartment is its __________ location, very close to all the stores and amenities you will ever need.
center

5. When she saw the mess we had made of the room, she looked very __________.
impress

6. That's the last time I'm going to wait for a bus. The service is so __________. It's better to walk!
rely

7. It's your __________ what we watch on TV tonight. I chose that terrible movie last night - I wish I hadn't now!
choose

8. The cost of sending the article is the responsibility of the __________, not the buyer. Any disputes should be referred to the management.
sell