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Build Your Word Families Nouns, Adjectives & Verbs 1

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Vocabulary ~ Word Families Nouns, Adjectives and Verbs 1

1. Fill in the chart with the missing words to complete each word family.

Noun Adjective Verb
enjoyment
recognise
risky
corruption
acceptable
value
persuasion
obedient
imagine
sensitivity
extended / extensive
satisfy

2. Use the word in bold at the end of each line to complete the gap. Some words may also need a prefix.

a. Will you the job if they offer it to you? acceptance
b. Id never invest in the stock market. Its just too . risk
c. Hes a very man. He can make you do anything he wants. persuade
d. Dont mention Jos size. Shes very about her weight. sense
e. The government minister resigned after accusations of . corrupt
f. The antique dealer the vase and told us it was worthless. value
g. We werent with the service and complained to the manager. satisfy
h. Weve decided not to move house but to have an built instead. extend
i. Children have such vivid , theyre always thinking up stories. imagine
j. She had changed so much after a year traveling she was almost . recognise
k. The film was good but my was ruined by the noisy man behind me. enjoy
l. The children are well behaved and . They always do what theyre told. obey

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Speaking ~ Word Families Nouns, Adjectives and Verbs 1
Discuss your answers to the following questions with your partner.

Are you easily persuaded? Have you ever been persuaded to do something you didnt want to do?
Are you a persuasive person? Whos the most persuasive person you know?
What do you think is an acceptable price to pay for lunch? How about for a bottle of wine?
Do you think it is ever acceptable to lie or cheat?
If your son or daughter wanted to marry a foreigner would you accept it?
Whats the most enjoyable way to spend an afternoon? How about an evening?
Whats the most enjoyable way to spend the weekend? How about a holiday?
Do you enjoy studying English? Did you enjoy studying English at school?
Were you an obedient student at school? Were you obedient at home?
Are you a sensitive person? Whos the most sensitive person you know?
Do you enjoy taking risks? Whats the most risky thing youve ever done?
Is it popular for people to have extensions built on their houses in your country?
Whats the most valuable thing you own?
Which do you value the more money or time?
Which do you value more good relationships or your career?
If you are not satisfied with the service in a restaurant or hotel do you complain?
Are you satisfied with your English level? Are you satisfied with your life?
Have you ever recognized a famous person walking along the street?
Do you have a good imagination? Whos the most imaginative person you know?
Which is more important imagination or logical thinking?
Did you have an imaginary friend when you were small?
Is there much corruption in your country? How should corrupt politicians be punished?

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Nouns, Adjectives and Verbs 1 Answers

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Noun Adjective Verb
enjoyment enjoyable enjoy
recognition recognisable recognise
risk risky risk
corruption corruptible / corrupt corrupt
acceptance acceptable accept
value valuable value
persuasion persuasive persuade
obedience obedient obey
imagination imaginative / imaginary imagine
sensitivity sensitive sense / sensitise
extension extended / extensive extend
satisfaction satisfied / satisfying / satisfactory satisfy

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a. accept d. sensitive g. satisfied j. unrecognisable
b. risky e. corruption h. extension k. enjoyment
c. persuasive f. valued i. imaginations l. obedient