Word formation |
| able |
ability, disabled, unable |
I admire your ability to speak so many different languages.
Lots of disabled people have jobs.
I'm unable to attend the meeting tomorrow. |
| admire |
admiration |
I'm full of admiration for Jamie. |
| care |
careful, careless |
Be careful!
I made a lot of silly mistakes because I was careless. |
| confident |
confidence |
You need confidence to perform in public. |
| forgive |
forgave, forgiven, forgiveness |
Colin apologised, so I forgave him.
I’ve forgiven you.
I’m asking for your forgiveness. |
| honest |
dishonest, honesty |
I don't like people who are dishonest.
Honesty is a very important quality in a friend. |
| introduce |
introduction |
I didn’t read the introduction to the book. |
| lie |
liar, lying |
You ’re a liar!
Lying to your friends is very bad. |
| person |
personality, personal |
Fiona has got a great personality.
I’ve got a few personal problems to sort out. |
| relate |
relative, relation, relationship |
Are all your relatives coming to the wedding?
Are all your relations coming to the wedding?
I have a great relationship with all my teachers. |
