triviality

WINTER TERM TEST – LIST OF QUESTIONS
FIRST YEAR
by Jelena Antonijević
I Ask a question using the clues given in brackets to elicit the answer in bold type.
EXAMPLE:
She knows him well.
Who does she know well?
They work a lot.
Who works a lot?
II Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form. Do not use future tenses. (shall/will see;
am/is/are going to, shall/will see; am/is/are
III Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the
gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0).
He seems to be very _____interested_______________ in her studies. INTEREST
Therefore, I expect excellent results in her exam.
NB. See Word Formation below
IV Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the word given. Do not change the word given.
eg. I was really excited during the race because I knew I was going to come first.
FOUND
I found the race really exciting.
V Complete the sentences with the correct form of make or do:
eg. Please, stop __________ making ______________ so much noise!
VI Give the correct word for the following definition choosing it from the box (Please write your
answer on the underlined space provided):
something that is not important at all
triviality
WORD FORMATION
Also see: Unit 2, Vocaulary and Grammar Review; Unit 3, Use of English Part 3

to produce (verb) produce (noun) product production productive
productively
to produce verb
New drugs are producing remarkable results.
a rise in sea-level produced by climatic change
As a policy, it did not produce the desired effect.
produce noun
agricultural/organic etc produce
fresh local produce
dairy produce British English (=milk, butter, cheese etc)
British produce shines in June. The seasonal array is dazzling: omega 3-rich mackerel; broad
beans and peas; earthy beetroot; tangy gooseberries, raspberries
product noun
consumer products such as VCRs
The London factory assembles the finished product.
He works in marketing and product development.
a new range of skin-care products
I'm allergic to dairy products.
None of our products are tested on animals.
The bill will restrict the advertising of tobacco products.
production
the production of consumer goods
agricultural production and distribution
production costs/facilities/processes etc
By September, the new motors were in production.
The new model will go into production next year.
increase/rise/fall etc in production
a drop in oil and gas production
production levels/targets etc
productive
Most of us are more productive in the morning.
a highly productive meeting
the economy's productive capacity
maintain
maintenance
maintain
Careers Officers maintain contact with young people when they have left school.
Britain wants to maintain its position as a world power.
The hotel prides itself on maintaining high standards.
How can we maintain control of spending?
maintenance

the cost of repairs and maintenance
The caretaker is responsible for the maintenance of the school buildings.
Engineers are carrying out essential maintenance work on the main line to Cambridge.
The purpose of the UN is the maintenance of international peace and security.
suggest suggestion suggestive suggestively suggestiveness
suggestion
the suggestion that houses should be built on this site
May I make a suggestion?
Let me know if you have any suggestions.
suggestive
Her symptoms are suggestive of a panic disorder.
He kept giving me suggestive looks.
—suggestively adverb
—suggestiveness noun [uncountable]
vary varying various variety
vary
Test scores vary from school to school.
The heights of the plants vary from 8 cm to 20 cm.
vary in
flowers that vary in color and size
Medical treatment varies greatly from state to state.
Cooking times may vary slightly, depending on your oven.
Charges vary according to size.
varying
She has tried different diets with varying degrees of success.
tests of varying levels of difficulty
various The jacket is available in various colours.
There are various ways to answer your question.
He decided to leave school for various reasons.
variety
The girls come from a variety of different backgrounds.
a wide/great/endless etc variety of something
Cafe Artista offers a wide variety of sandwiches.
2 [uncountable] the differences within a group, set of actions etc that make it interesting:
I really like the variety the store has to offer.
endure → endurance
endurance
She was pushed beyond her powers of endurance.
The marathon is a test of endurance

long → length
high → height
private→
privacy
privacy /’privəsi, ’prai- $ ’prai-/ [uncountable noun]
With seven people squashed in one house, you don't get much privacy.
each individual's right to privacy
scene →
scenery
proclaim → proclamation
to count (verb) count (noun) countless countable
countless (too many to be counted)
a famous film clip which has been shown countless times
We had to peel back countless layers of paint and wallpaper.
countable
For larger systems the bundles of energy were too numerous to be countable.
inspire inspiration inspiring inspired uninspiring uninspired
inspiration
The Malvern Hills have provided inspiration for many artists and musicians over the decades.
He raised his eyes to the altar as if seeking inspiration.
He draws inspiration from ordinary scenes.
Mary Quant's inspiration comes from the glam style of the 70s.
He had a sudden flash of inspiration.
He has always been a source of inspiration for me.
inspiring
inspiring music
King was a great orator and an inspiring leader.
uninspiring
No one deserved to win this uninspiring game.
signify significance significant insignificance insignificant
recognise recognition recognizable recognised recognizably
recognise
I didn't recognize you in your uniform.
Lawrence's novel was eventually recognized as a work of genius.

ecognition
Don's recognition of the importance of Suzy in his life
There is general recognition that the study techniques of many students are weak.
official recognition of the need for jail reform
He has achieved recognition and respect as a scientist.
The importance of voluntary organizations in the economy still needs to been given
recognition.
He was presented with a gold watch in recognition of his service to the company.
He stared at her, but there was no sign of recognition.
The bakery business has changed beyond all recognition in the last 10 years.
the recognition of Latvia as an independent state
recognizable
His face was instantly recognizable.
recognised
British medical qualifications are recognized in many countries throughout the world.
Carnegie heroes are recognized for trying to save lives while risking their own.
Franklin is a recognized leader in her field.
relax relaxed relaxing relaxation
to worry (verb) worry (noun) worried worrrying worriedly worrryingly
worry (verb)
I worry about my daughter.
You've really got no need to worry about your weight.
We had no worries about safety.
worry/worries (noun)
My main worry is finding somewhere to live.
I had a lot of financial worries.
be a worry to/for somebody
Money was always a big worry for us.
worried
I'm really worried about my brother.
Local people are worried by the rise in crime.
I was worried we wouldn't have enough money.
Don't look so worried - we'll find him.
By this time, I was really getting worried.
worriedly
Jenny looked worriedly at her father.
King Trebonius glanced worriedly over at his wife. She looked gaunt and pale.
worrying

The situation is extremely worrying
This is a worrying development for small businesses.
It's been a worrying few weeks for us all.
worryingly:
Levels of some pollutants are worryingly high.
important importance importantly unimportant
perfect perfection perfectly
regular regularity irregular irregularity
responsible responsibility responsibly irresponsible irresponsibility
irresponsibly
comfort discomfort comfortable uncomfortable
surround surrounded surrounding
spectacle
spectacular
appoint appointment disappoint disappointed disappoing
disappointment
enjoy enjoyable
enjoyment
imagine
imagination imaginative imaginatively
nature natural naturally unnatural unnaturally
scene scenery
hunger hungry hungrier hungriest
crowd crowded uncrowded
noise noisy noisily
irritate irritation irritable
fortune fortunate fortunately misfortune unfortunate unfortunately
thorough thoroughly thoroughness
thorough (including every possible detail)
The doctor gave him a thorough check-up.
a thorough and detailed biography
The police investigation was very thorough.

thorough notes of the meeting
thoroughly (completely)
She sat feeling thoroughly miserable.
thoroughly cooked meat
The room had been thoroughly cleaned.
abrupt
abruptly abruptness
abrupt
an abrupt change of plan
come to an abrupt end/halt etc
The bus came to an abrupt halt.
Sorry, I didn't mean to be so abrupt.
jealous
jealousy
jealous
Why are you so jealous of his success?
You're just jealous of her.
She gets jealous if I even look at another woman.
He was talking to Nina to make me jealous.
jealous husband/wife/lover etc
jealousy
Polly felt a sharp pang of jealousy when she saw Paul with Suzanne.
feelings of professional jealousy
He quickly discovered the petty jealousies and gossip of village life.
envy (verb) envy (noun) envious enviously
envy (verb)
I really envy you and Ian, you seem so happy together.
She has a lifestyle which most people would envy.
He envied Rosalind her youth and strength.
envy (noun)
He watched the others with envy.
his envy of the young man's success
I felt a twinge of envy when I saw them together.
envious
Colleagues were envious of her success.
Lewis was envious of Forney's success.
enviously

"Well, this is a quandary!" thought he, leaning back in his chair, and looking quite enviously
at little Marygold, who was now eating her bread and milk with great satisfaction
help helpful helpfully helpfulness unhelpful unhelpfully
unhelpfulness
organ organic
organically
organic
Organic farming is better for the environment.
organic gardening
organic food/vegetables/milk etc
The shop sells organic food.
organic wine
organically
organically produced cheese
A writer's style must develop organically.
convenient
convenience inconvenient inconvenience
convenient
Mail-order catalogs are a convenient way to shop.
My secretary will call you to arrange a convenient time to meet.
Is three o'clock convenient for you?
It is simple and convenient to use.
The bus stop around the corner is probably the most convenient.
convenience
Ready meals sell well because of their convenience.
the convenience of doing something
Most of us like the convenience of using credit cards to buy things.
for convenience
These meals can be prepared in advance, and served at your convenience.
Services should be run to suit the convenience of the customer, not the staff.
a hotel with all the modern conveniences
convenience food
food that is partly or completely prepared already and that is sold frozen or in cans,
packages etc, so that it can be prepared quickly and easily:
We eat too little fresh food, relying instead on convenience foods.
Convenience foods let you spend more quality time with your family.
Cooks around the world love a good convenience food.
The loveliest remarks on this phenomenon come from the corporate convenience food
conveyancers.
inconvenient adjective
Monday's a bit inconvenient for me. How about Wednesday?

Am I calling at an inconvenient time?
inconvenience
We apologise for the delay and any inconvenience caused.
the inconvenience of having to find another buyer
His early arrival was clearly an inconvenience to his host.
to taste (verb) taste (noun) tasty tasteful tasteless
to taste (verb)
taste good/delicious/sweet/fresh etc
Mmm! This tastes good!
The food tasted better than it looked.
taste awful/disgusting etc
The liver tasted awful and the potatoes had not been cooked for long enough.
This yoghurt tastes of strawberries.
It didn't taste much of ginger.
taste (noun)
The medicine had a slightly bitter taste.
I don't really like the taste of meat any more.
Some birds have a highly developed sense of taste.
You must have a taste of the fruitcake.
tasty (tastier, tastiest)
These sausages are really tasty - where did you buy them?
a simple but tasty meal
This food is really tasty.
tasteful (made, decorated, or chosen with good taste)
tasteful furnishings
The house is newly furnished with tasteful things.
tasteless
Breakfast was a bowl of weak, milky coffee and a tasteless roll of bread. (unpleasant because
it has no particular taste)
a tasteless remark (slightly offensive)
a tasteless outfit (chosen with bad taste)
ugly and tasteless housing
I think a lot of modern architecture is completely tasteless.
season seasonal seasonally
season
In the west, the seasons are spring, summer, autumn, and winter:
the effect on plants as the seasons change
the first game of the season
the football/cricket etc season
the end of the football season
the racing/fishing/hunting etc season
The racing season starts in June.

seasonal
heavy seasonal rains
seasonal workers/employment etc
seasonal jobs in the tourist industry
British produce shines in June. The seasonal array is dazzling: omega 3-rich mackerel; broad
beans and peas; earthy beetroot; tangy gooseberries, raspberries etc.
British Seasonal Fruit and Vegetable Calendar: Use our seasonal food calendar to see what's
in season each month,
seasonally
bird migrations that occur seasonally
to spice (verb) spice (noun) spicy
to spice
Now they came out spiced with delicate, ironic humour.
Cook and serve with a sauce Pastrami p21/ Brisket of beef, salted and spiced then coated in
peppercorns.
baked apples spiced with cinnamon
spice
herbs and spices
Travel adds spice to your life.
spicy
a spicy tomato sauce
tradition traditional traditionally traditionalism traditionalist
eat
eater eatery eating eatable
eater
I've never been a big eater.
eatery (a restaurant)
one of the best eateries in town
eating
eating habits
eatable
I remember Grandma telling us to go hunt for some ground squirrels or anything eatable for
meat.
edible inedible edibility inedibility
edible
These berries are edible, but those are poisonous.

inedible
The meat was so burnt that it was inedible.
edibility
It is useful to check whether the species is on the Plants for a Future (PFAF) site for detailed
information on the species, including edibility and medicinal uses
http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/index.html
inedibility
Dodo inedibility myth which has been documented
organise organisation organised disorganised organisational
organizational
organizational skills
nutrition nutritive nutritious nutritional nutritionist
courage courageous encourage encouraged encouraging discourage
discouraged discouraging
courageous
He was wrong, and courageous enough to admit it.
a courageous decision
encourage
I want to thank everyone who has encouraged and supported me.
Cooder was encouraged to begin playing the guitar by his father.
Fleur encouraged Dana in her ambition to become a model.
Cantor didn't mind if they worked late; in fact, he actively encouraged it.
A 10p rise in cigarette prices is not enough to encourage smokers to stop.
discourage
attempts to discourage illegal immigration
discourage somebody from doing something
My father is a lawyer, and he discouraged me from entering the field.
You should not let one failure discourage you.
Aspirin may discourage tumour growth in some types of cancer.
to balance balance balanced balancing
argue argument arguable arguably
argue
We could hear the neighbours arguing.
Gallacher continued to argue with the referee throughout the game.
They were arguing about how to spend the money.
argument

I broke the vase during an argument with my husband.
an argument about who was responsible for the accident
Henning told the police that she and her husband had an argument before he
left.
I got into an argument with the other driver.
Shelton and the woman had a heated argument (= very angry one).
a fierce argument between the two politicians
The party hopes to win the argument about how to reform the health system.
arguable
Whether or not Webb is the best person for the job is arguable
arguably
Senna was arguably the greatest racing driver of all time.
repeat repeatable unrepeatable repetition repetitive
repeatable
I hope these results are repeatable
These berries are edible, but those are poisonous.
unrepeatable
He said something unrepeatable.
repetition
The job involved the constant repetition
Children used to learn by repetition.
repetitive
repetitive work/tasks/jobs
repetitive tasks like washing and ironing
The song was dreary and repetitive.
of the same movements.
choose choice choosy
choosy
She's very choosy about clothes.
FURTHER EXERCISES:
What personal qualities are necessary when dealing with the public. What sort of person
are you? + Make the below-given adjectives negative using the prefixes UN-, IM-, IR-, IN-,
DIS-.
Tidy organized efficient sympathetic professional polite
experienced
Responsible patient capable friendly motivated
Form the opposites of the stated verbs by using negative prefixes:

Behave interpret direct hear calculate
manage quote treat understand
A Match each negative prefix in the middle with the correct group of adjectives on
the outside. Then add a negative adjective of your own to each group.
____comfortable
____pleasant
____acceptable
____legal
____legible
____literate
____courteous
____honest
____organized
illiminunirdis-
____practical
____polite
____patient
____rational
____regular
____relevant
____accurate
____competent
____capable
B Read the following sentences. Fill in the blanks with one of the negative adjectives
from A. Sometimes more than one answer may be possible.
1. Passengers are reminded that it is ___________ to bring pets or other animals into the
UK, and that the punishment for anyone doing so is severe.
2. The whole tour was completely __________________. The rap was not there to meet
us, the hotel was overbooked, and nobody knew what was happening.
3. Could you change the bed in my room? It was so ________________ that I didn’t get
any sleep last night.
4. The description of the facilities in your motorhomes is totally _______________, and
I suggest you get the errors corrected as soon as possible.
5. I’m not complaining about the colour of the car – that is ______________________.
What I am complaining about is the fact that it is not safe to drive.
6. You cannot seriously expect my wife and I and our four children to sleep in a single
room. That is a completely ___________________________ suggestion.
What personal qualities are necessary when dealing with the public. What sort of person
are you? + Make the below-given adjectives negative using the prefixes UN-, IM-, IR-, IN-,
DIS-.
UNTidy DISorganized INefficient UNsympathetic
UNprofessional IMpolite INexperienced
IRResponsible IMpatient INcapable UNfriendly
UNmotivated/ DEmotivated
Form the opposites of the stated verbs by using negative prefixes:

Behave interpret direct hear calculate
manage quote treat understand
A Match each negative prefix in the middle with the correct group of adjectives on
the outside. Then add a negative adjective of your own to each group.
____comfortable
____pleasant
____acceptable
____legal
____legible
____literate
____courteous
____honest
____organized
illiminunirdis-
____practical
____polite
____patient
____rational
____regular
____relevant
____accurate
____competent
____capable
B Read the following sentences. Fill in the blanks with one of the negative adjectives
from A. Sometimes more than one answer may be possible.
7. Passengers are reminded that it is ___________ to bring pets or other animals into the
UK, and that the punishment for anyone doing so is severe.
8. The whole tour was completely __________________. The rap was not there to meet
us, the hotel was overbooked, and nobody knew what was happening.
9. Could you change the bed in my room? It was so ________________ that I didn’t get
any sleep last night.
10. The description of the facilities in your motorhomes is totally _______________, and
I suggest you get the errors corrected as soon as possible.
11. I’m not complaining about the colour of the car – that is ______________________.
What I am complaining about is the fact that it is not safe to drive.
12. You cannot seriously expect my wife and I and our four children to sleep in a single
room. That is a completely ___________________________ suggestion.