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C2 Proficiency - Word Formation Exercise 11

For each question, fill the space 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. The scenery of Suffolk was the inspiration for the painter John Constable.
    picture
  2. When Edward VIII abdicated in 1936, his was his brother, George VI.
    success
  3. Margaret didn't understand the of the letter, thinking it a joke.
    imply
  4. Your uncle seems a very man when it comes to talking about the sea.
    knowledge
  5. My grandfather died owing money to a large number of .
    credit
  6. The Presidents incompetence during the recession only his party's resolve to get rid of him.
    quick
  7. So was she that it was difficult to ever get really angry at her.
    charisma
  8. After climbing all day, we were rewarded with a view at the top.
    breath

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