Unit 4 Word formation, exercise 1

Rewrite the sentences using the word in CAPITALS. Make any other changes necessary.

example: Waterproof materials have many uses in medical contexts.

USEFUL

Waterproof materials are very useful in medical contexts.

  1. The animals living in a certain area are all in competition for food.
    COMPETE

    Answer: The animals living in a certain area all compete for food./The animals living in a certain area are all competing for food.

  2. The male and the female birds are slightly different in terms of colouring.
    DIFFER

    Answer: The male and the female birds differ slightly in terms of colouring.

  3. Certain flowers attract more bees.
    ATTRACTIVE

    Answer: Certain flowers are more attractive to bees.

  4. Researchers take careful measurements of each animal.
    MEASURE

    Answer: Researchers (carefully) measure each animal (carefully).