WF021 - Word formation

Gap-fill exercise

Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers. Use the "Hint" button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. You can also click on the "[?]" button to get a clue. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints or clues!
Use the words at the end of the sentence to make a new word that fits into the blank!

The of the river at this point is about 5 metres (DEEP)
The new pop group was so successful in Britain that their spread to the USA (FAMOUS)
Although she was poor, her wouldn’t allow her to accept any form of charity (PROUD)
She seemed friendly, but in she was only after his money (REAL)
There is a great of houses in most major cities (SHORT)
Is there any in the rumour that the Prime Minister is stepping down (TRUE)
The children’s at the party was dreadful (BEHAVE)
We can’t stay all day. We have to make a soon (DECIDE)
The bombs caused terrible (DESTROY)
We had to get special to leave early (PERMIT)
I want of your love to me. Lend me € 1000 !(PROVE)
The at the hotel was excellent (SERVE)
The more rises the less popular the government is going to get (EMPLOY)
His ended in a complete disaster. (MARRY)
The of the computer has had an enormous effect on peoples’ lives (INVENT)
She made an to see her bank manager in the morning (ARRANGE)
We tried to get home before set in because I don’t like driving at night (DARK)
Do you get free dental in your country (TREAT)
Although it is , I don’t think there will be true equality between men and women (DESIRE)
The of foreign languages, especially French, is required for the job (KNOW)