FOCUS 1 UNIT 6 - WORD BUILDING EXERCISES

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(a)   is a common feeling among young children, especially when their parents

give more affection to the new baby sibling. (jealous)

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The (a)   neighbors had a loud party last night. It kept the entire apartment

building awake all night.
(noise)

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She is the same (a)   as her sister. (high)

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He couldn’t revise for the exam last weekend because of me, so I am responsible for his

(a)   . (fail)

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I need to be (a)   and physically strong if I want to be the champion. (sport)

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I don’t want to play against Tom because he is very (a)   and he starts an

argument when he loses. (compete)

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He (a)   for his marathon by running several miles every day.
(training)

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I noticed a sudden (a)   behind the curtain. It turned out to be the neighbor’s lost kitten. (move)

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Most wars don’t have a (a)   . Instead, both sides are usually losers.
(won)

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The entrance of the concert hall is very (a)   because of the fans. (crowds)