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Build Your Word Families Nouns, Adjectives & Verbs 5

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Vocabulary ~ Word Families Nouns, Adjectives and Verbs 5

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

Noun Adjective Verb
believable
explain
prevention
impress
secure
disturbance
admit
experience
stable
contradict
preference
adaptable

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

a. He fits into any situation. Hes very . adapt
b. French food is delicious but I Japanese. preference
c. That shops so cheap. Their prices are just . belief
d. Hes now after the operation and resting in intensive care. stability
e. The contestants the judges and were awarded top marks. impress
f. at the airport has been really tight since the terrorist attack. secure
g. Your qualifications are good but you dont have enough work . experienced
h. No-one could understand so the teacher had to give a simpler . explain
i. The burglars gave different alibis to the police. Their stories were . contradict
j. He stumbled home early in the morning and all the neighbours. disturbance
k. Most modern illnesses are easily by having a healthy lifestyle. prevention
l. Even though the police had evidence he still wouldnt to the crime. admission

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Build Your Word Families Nouns, Adjectives & Verbs 5
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Speaking ~ Word Families Nouns, Adjectives and Verbs 5
Discuss your answers to the following questions with your partner.

If you cant understand something in your English lessons do you ask for an explanation or just keep quiet?
Are you good at explaining things? Do you ever read the explanations on packaging?
Do you believe in life after death?
Do you believe in ghosts or UFOs?
Do you agree that prevention is better than cure? What do you try to do about this?
Whats the most impressive painting youve ever seen?
Whats the most impressive place youve ever visited?
Whos the most impressive person you know?
What have you done to make your home secure from burglars? How could you make it more secure?
Do you think security at airports is too strict or not strict enough?
Have you ever been disturbed by your neighbours? Have you ever disturbed your neighbours?
Who in your life disturbs you the most?
When youre disturbed can you easily return to what you were doing?
Do you always admit it when you do something wrong?
What has been the greatest experience in your life?
Are good qualifications or work experience more important in your job?
Which is more important in a relationship stability or excitement?
Do you prefer chocolate ice-cream or strawberry?
Do you prefer holidays lazing by the pool or having adventure?
Do you prefer pop music or classical music?
Do you prefer staying in or going out in the evening?
Are an adaptable person? Have you ever had to adapt to a difficult situation or environment?

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Build Your Word Families Nouns, Adjectives & Verbs 5
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Nouns, Adjectives and Verbs 5 Answers

1.
Noun Adjective Verb
belief believable believe
explanation explanatory explain
prevention preventable prevent
impression impressed / impressive impress
security secure secure
disturbance disturbing disturb
admission admissible admit
experience experienced experience
stability stable stabilise
contradiction contradictory contradict
preference preferable prefer
adaptation adaptable adapt

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a. adaptable d. stable g. experience j. disturbed
b. prefer e. impressed h. explanation k. prevented
c. unbelievable f. security i. contradictory l. admit