Vocabulary Exercises

Vocabulary Exercises (CAM: Lesson 1)

1. Word Formation Exercise

Complete the sentences by transforming the word in brackets:

1. The manager was very __________ (help) when I asked for advice.

2. The __________ (decide) to move the office to a new location was announced yesterday.

3. She gave an __________ (impress) presentation during the meeting.

4. I can’t believe how __________ (care) he was with the documents.

5. Her __________ (apply) for the scholarship was successful.

2. Synonym and Antonym Matching

Match each word with its synonym and antonym:

Words:

1. Increase

2. Complicated

3. Approve

4. Dangerous

5. Reliable

Synonyms:

a. Approve

b. Raise

c. Complex

d. Hazardous

e. Trustworthy

Antonyms:

i. Disapprove

ii. Safe

iii. Decrease

iv. Simple

v. Unreliable

3. Fill in the Blanks (Contextual)

Use the correct word from the box to complete the sentences:

Words: options, damage, concern, debate, forecast, eventually

1. After a long __________, they decided to implement the new policy.

2. I am very __________ about the rising prices of food and fuel.

3. We need to consider all the __________ before making a decision.

4. The storm caused significant __________ to the coastal town.

5. According to the weather __________, it will rain tomorrow.

6. The project took longer than expected, but we __________ finished it.

4. Collocations Exercise

Match the verbs with the correct nouns to form common collocations:

Verbs: make, take, do, give, break

Nouns: a decision, progress, a promise, an opportunity, advice

5. Using New Words in Sentences

Write a sentence for each of these words:

1. Significant

2. Solution

3. Interrupt

4. Predict

5. Acquire

6. Multiple Choice: Word in Context

Choose the correct word to complete the sentences:

1. It’s important to __________ your goals before starting a new project.

a) define     b) inform     c) assist

2. The company’s latest product is a great __________ in the market.

a) benefit     b) success     c) enhancement

3. She __________ to improve her language skills by practicing every day.

a) managed     b) attempted     c) resolved

7. Contextual Vocabulary: Paragraph Completion

Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the options provided:

Options: challenge, appreciate, cautious, controversy, eliminate, widespread

The introduction of the new policy caused a lot of __________, with many people debating whether it was the right move. While some __________ its benefits, others were more __________ about its long-term effects. The government aims to __________ certain outdated practices, but the __________ adoption of this policy remains to be seen. Regardless, it's clear that the issue will continue to be a __________ for those involved.

8. Idioms and Phrasal Verbs Exercise

Match each idiom or phrasal verb with its correct meaning and then use it in a sentence:

Idioms/Phrasal Verbs:

1. Break the ice

2. Call off

3. Keep an eye on

4. Hit the nail on the head

5. Run out of

Meanings:

a. To cancel something

b. To perfectly identify the problem

c. To finish a supply of something

d. To start a conversation in a social setting

e. To watch carefully

Example sentences:

We had to __________ the meeting due to bad weather.

She __________ when she said that poor communication is the main issue.

Could you __________ my bag while I’m away?

I’ll need to go shopping soon because we’re about to __________ milk.

He told a funny joke to __________ during the meeting.