Outcomes Advanced p 85. Extra Word Formation

1. For questions 1–6, read the sentences below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each sentence to form a word that fits in the gap.

1 The case was dismissed as a result of _______________ evidence. SUBSTANTIAL

2 I admit he’s a bit of a _______________ but he’s the only one who knows the area. LIABLE

3 Their comments were _______________ and added nothing to the debate. CONSTRUCT

4 The young actor played the role of Silas _______________ . MASTER

5 News of the impending redundancies had a _______________ effect on us all. MOTIVATE

6 After her month off she returned to work full of _______________ .VITAL

KEY

1. insubstantial 

insubstantial: not enough or not strong enough. Not very large, strong or important. E.g. an insubstantial construction of wood and glue. an insubstantial argument. an insubstantial meal

2 liability 

liability:  a person or thing that causes you a lot of problems. E.g. Since his injury, Jones has become more of a liability than an asset to the team. The debate on Europe is proving to be something of a liability for the Prime Minister.

3 unconstructive 

 unconstructive: Not having a useful or beneficial purpose; negative. E.g. ‘this approach was unconstructive as it gave no incentive to develop’‘unconstructive advice’

4 masterfully 

5 demotivating 

6 vitality