Word building

The words in capitals can be used to form a word that fits suitably in the blank space. Fill in each blank this way.

SHORT

During the War, there was a great …………… of sugar, coffe and other goods.

OCCUPY

My uncle has got a very interesting …………… He’s a television announcer.

SUIT

I don’t think guns are …………… toys for young children.

INVENT

I sometimes wonder whether the world would not have been a better place without the …………… of television.

HARM

Many people still refuse to believe that smoking is …………….

INCREASE

It is becoming …………… difficult to find a good baby-sitter.

SHAME

But how could you do it? Jane, I feel quite …………… of you.

HEAD

Most of the …………… in this morning’s newspapers were about the plane crash.

QUALIFY

What …………… do you need to become a doctor?

SYMPATHY

I understand your problem Mrs Smith, and don’t think I’m not ……………, but we really can’t allow you to phone your friend in New York.

TERROR

My friend is …………… of spiders.

PATIENT

I could never be a teacher. I’m far too …………….

PERFORM

We saw a beautiful …………… in the theater last night.

SUCCESS

Bjorn Borg is probably the most …………… tennis player of all times.

REMIND sb OF st – přípomínat někomu něco

This camp reminds me of the one we stayed in last summer. He reminds me of Mick Jagger.