Word formation – common suffixes - U 1.6 - Focus 3

Match the sentences with the words to fill in the gaps.

Choose the correct answer.

1. Harry: I’m sorry but I don’t think this style is              [achievement, achievable, unachievable] with your hair.

   Josef: Seriously? So, should I choose something else?

2. Charlie: Mum says I can’t go out today because I was late home last night.

   Adam: What? That doesn’t sound like very fair             [punishing, punishment, punish].

3. Mindy: I told my teacher I lost my homework, but really I didn’t do it.

   Claire: That wasn’t very                [respectful, disrespectful, respected], was it?

4. Hanna: You look great in that hat. You should buy it.

   Landen: It’s too expensive and buying clothes isn’t a             [prioritise, priorities, priority] for me at the moment.

5. Dan: Are you sure you didn’t wear my hoodie without asking?

   Nigel: No, I            [honest, dishonest, honestly] didn’t. It doesn’t even fit me.

6. June: I’m sorry, but can you               [clarity, clarify, clarification] how this design program works again?

   Karl: Sure, no problem.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals.

1. His idea is to EDUCATION         children by letting them follow their own interests.

2. His new house is an amazing CREATE          . It’s so unique!

3. We got HOPE            lost and had to ask the way to our hotel.

4. You have no OBLIGED            to answer the questions.

5. I was thrilled when I got news of my ACCEPT            to the design school.

6. You must be RESPECT            when you meet him as he’s very important.