Word Formation - Unit 2

C2 Proficiency · Word Formation · Close-up C2, National Geographic Learning

For questions 1–8, complete the sentences with the correct form of the words given in capitals.

CONCLUDE

NEGLIGENCE

INTERPRET

LONG

CURE

PRECEDENT

PERSEVERE

EMIT

Since the results of the experiment were (1) ___ , we had to repeat it. The doctor was found to have acted (2) ___ and was suspended. We must take great care not to (3) ___ the data that we collect. Recent studies of centenarians have linked the Mediterranean diet to (4) ___ . Unfortunately, despite continued research, some diseases remain (5) ___ . Climate scientists are concerned about the (6) ___ weather we have been experiencing. Cancer research is a field which requires patience, dedication and (7) ___ . Carbon dioxide accounts for the majority of gas (8) ___ from human activities.

Word Formation

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