Word formation |
| agree |
agreement, disagree |
We’re all in agreement about this.
I'm afraid I disagree. |
| belief |
believe, (un)believable |
I don't believe you!
The film was completely believable.
That's unbelievable! It can't be true! |
| courage |
courageous |
That was very courageous of you. |
| elect |
election |
Who are you going to vote for in the election? |
| equal |
equality, unequal |
I believe in equality for women.
They had 15 people in their team and we only had 12, so it was unequal. |
| life |
live, alive |
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| nation |
nationality, (inter)national |
What's her nationality? Is she French?
Tomorrow is a national holiday.
We’re an international organisation. |
| peace |
peaceful(ly) |
You looked very peaceful when you were asleep.
The dog was sleeping peacefully when it suddenly heard a noise. |
| prison |
prisoner |
The prisoner asked the guard for a blanket. |
| shoot |
shot, shooting |
Ronald Reagan was shot when he was President of the USA.
We go shooting a lot, but we never shoot animals or birds. |
