Word Formation - Unit 7

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

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word given.

TRANQUIL

SPARSE

VACCINE

DETRIMENT

PHENOMENON

SUSTAIN

DEVASTATE

PROVINCE

1 People come here because they are drawn to the (1) ___ of the place. 2 It seems there is less damage to the environment in (2) ___ populated areas. 3 Before you travel to that particular region, you should find out if you need any (3) ___ . 4 The proliferation of hotels and resorts has definitely had a (4) ___ effect on the environment. 5 You really should visit the Grand Canyon if you're ever in the United States; it's absolutely (5) ___ . 6 Overfishing is an (6) ___ practice that has resulted in the depletion of fish stocks in many areas. 7 The (7) ___ wrought by the bush fires became apparent once the flames had been put out. 8 We visited a number of (8) ___ towns during our tour of France, and they were all quite charming.

Word Formation

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