List 2 - Word Families
Gap-fill exercise - word families
This exercise tests your knowledge of word families. Complete the sentences by filling in the missing words, which are a form of the word given in capitals. Choose the correct word form for the sentence. When you have filled all the gaps, press "Check" to check your answers. Remember to take great care with spelling as the computer will not recognise a word that is incorrectly spelled. Use the "Hint" button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints! Where you see a ? you can click to get a list of possible words and, in some cases, help with the meaning.
You can click on the words in capital letters to get a definition and use the link to an on-line dictionary at the bottom of the page to check any other words you are not sure of. You can find lists of the members of the families on the Academic Word List at http://www.victoria.ac.nz/lals/resources/academicwordlist/default.aspx
Here is an example done for you: ADEQUATE The study of languages is suffering due to an INADEQUATE supply of trained teachers.
You can click on the words in capital letters to get a definition and use the link to an on-line dictionary at the bottom of the page to check any other words you are not sure of. You can find lists of the members of the families on the Academic Word List at http://www.victoria.ac.nz/lals/resources/academicwordlist/default.aspx
Here is an example done for you: ADEQUATE The study of languages is suffering due to an INADEQUATE supply of trained teachers.