Word formation

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Word formation exercise

For each question, fill the space in the sentence using the base word given.

(UoE)

Many people often make a ________
between London and New York.
(compare)

Many people often make a ________
between London and New York.
(compare)

This book ___________
as a series of lectures about shipwrecks, which were given two decades ago. (origin)

There are power stations across Europe that use the
________ rise and fall of the ocean tides.
(day)

If you weren't so ________
of Ben, he'd be happier to spend time with you.
(critic)

Don't you find it _______
how Jeremy always comes to work looking so untidy? (intrigue)

Doctors say a glass of warm milk before bedtime can result in a more
__________ night's sleep. (rest)

Tim-Berners Lee has received many awards as the
_________ of the world wide web.
(invent)

On the final day, we visited the __________
Victoria Falls and then flew home.
(majesty)