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Word forms – Free-time activities

Complete the sentences using the appropriate form of the word in brackets. Write ONE word for each space.

1. It’s going to be nice and sunny, so we could go

Explanation

Correct Answer: fishing

When talking about recreational activities or sports, we often use the structure go + -ing (e.g., go swimming, go shopping).

(fish), if you like.

2. I can’t get that song out of my head, it’s so

Explanation

Correct Answer: catchy

An adjective is needed to describe the song. Catchy means pleasing and easy to remember.

(catch).

3. I don’t listen to much pop music. I find it too

Explanation

Correct Answer: repetitive

We need an adjective to describe the music. Repetitive (from repeat) describes something that happens again and again in a way that is boring.

(repeat).

4. She thought the film was really

Explanation

Correct Answer: moving

An adjective is required. Moving describes something that causes strong feelings of sadness or sympathy.

(move), but I thought it was too

Explanation

Correct Answer: sentimental

An adjective is needed. Sentimental (from sentiment) often has a negative connotation, meaning “too emotional” or “emotional in a silly way”.

(sentiment).

5. Since I had my

Explanation

Correct Answer: injury

A noun is required after the possessive “my”. Injury is the noun form of the verb injure.

(injure) in the last match, I’ve lost quite a lot of

Explanation

Correct Answer: confidence / self-confidence

A noun is needed after the phrase “a lot of”. Confidence is the state of feeling certain about your abilities.

(confident).