D1 . capacity … capacity 1, The stadium has a capacity of 50,000. 2, She has the capacity to lead the team. 3, The factory is operating at full capacity. 4, He acted in his capacity as manager. 5, Children have a great capacity for learning. 6, Storage capacity has increased dramatically.
/ 1, The stadium has a capacity of 50,000. 2, She has the capacity to lead the team. 3, The factory is operating at full capacity. 4, He acted in his capacity as manager. 5, Children have a great capacity for learning. 6, Storage capacity has increased dramatically.
D2 . authority … authority 1, The teacher has authority in the classroom. 2, The health authority issued a warning. 3, She is an authority on climate science. 4, The document was signed with proper authority. 5, Parents should exercise authority wisely. 6, Local authorities approved the plan.
/ 1, The teacher has authority in the classroom. 2, The health authority issued a warning. 3, She is an authority on climate science. 4, The document was signed with proper authority. 5, Parents should exercise authority wisely. 6, Local authorities approved the plan.
D3 . power … power 1, The storm caused a power outage. 2, The president has significant power. 3, Knowledge is power. 4, The engine has enough power to climb hills. 5, The party returned to power. 6, Computers have growing processing power. 7, The power of love can change people.
/ 1, The storm caused a power outage. 2, The president has significant power. 3, Knowledge is power. 4, The engine has enough power to climb hills. 5, The party returned to power. 6, Computers have growing processing power. 7, The power of love can change people.
D4 . force … force 1, The force of the wind damaged the roof. 2, Police used force to stop the riot. 3, The military force entered the area. 4, Nothing can force me to agree. 5, The company has a large sales force. 6, Gravity is a natural force. 7, He forced the door open.
/ 1, The force of the wind damaged the roof. 2, Police used force to stop the riot. 3, The military force entered the area. 4, Nothing can force me to agree. 5, The company has a large sales force. 6, Gravity is a natural force. 7, He forced the door open.
D5 . pressure … pressure 1, The tire pressure is too low. 2, She is under a lot of pressure at work. 3, The government faced public pressure. 4, High blood pressure can be dangerous. 5, Parents should not pressure children too much. 6, Pressure from voters changed the policy. 7, The machine works under high pressure.
/ 1, The tire pressure is too low. 2, She is under a lot of pressure at work. 3, The government faced public pressure. 4, High blood pressure can be dangerous. 5, Parents should not pressure children too much. 6, Pressure from voters changed the policy. 7, The machine works under high pressure.
D6 . current … current 1, The current situation is difficult. 2, What is the current price of oil? 3, A strong current carried the boat away. 4, The river current is very fast. 5, Current research focuses on climate change. 6, Electric current flows through the wire.
/ 1, The current situation is difficult. 2, What is the current price of oil? 3, A strong current carried the boat away. 4, The river current is very fast. 5, Current research focuses on climate change. 6, Electric current flows through the wire.
D7 . present … present 1, Many students were present at the meeting. 2, She presented her idea to the class. 3, The present situation is improving. 4, I received a birthday present. 5, The report presents new evidence. 6, At present, we have no answer. 7, The award was presented by the mayor.
/ 1, Many students were present at the meeting. 2, She presented her idea to the class. 3, The present situation is improving. 4, I received a birthday present. 5, The report presents new evidence. 6, At present, we have no answer. 7, The award was presented by the mayor.
D8 . critical … critical 1, This is a critical issue. 2, The patient is in critical condition. 3, She is very critical of the plan. 4, Critical thinking is important. 5, The report received critical praise. 6, Water is critical to survival.
/ 1, This is a critical issue. 2, The patient is in critical condition. 3, She is very critical of the plan. 4, Critical thinking is important. 5, The report received critical praise. 6, Water is critical to survival.
D9 . significant … significant 1, There was a significant increase in sales. 2, This discovery is scientifically significant. 3, She played a significant role in the project. 4, The difference was statistically significant. 5, His words were significant. 6, The event had significant consequences.
/ 1, There was a significant increase in sales. 2, This discovery is scientifically significant. 3, She played a significant role in the project. 4, The difference was statistically significant. 5, His words were significant. 6, The event had significant consequences.
D10 . substantial … substantial 1, The company made a substantial profit. 2, She inherited a substantial amount of money. 3, There is substantial evidence supporting the claim. 4, The meal was substantial enough for dinner. 5, Substantial progress has been made. 6, The building suffered substantial damage.
/ 1, The company made a substantial profit. 2, She inherited a substantial amount of money. 3, There is substantial evidence supporting the claim. 4, The meal was substantial enough for dinner. 5, Substantial progress has been made. 6, The building suffered substantial damage.
D11 . particular … particular 1, Is there any particular reason for this? 2, She is particular about her clothes. 3, I remember one particular day. 4, This rule applies to a particular group. 5, Nothing in particular happened. 6, The book is popular in particular among teenagers.
/ 1, Is there any particular reason for this? 2, She is particular about her clothes. 3, I remember one particular day. 4, This rule applies to a particular group. 5, Nothing in particular happened. 6, The book is popular in particular among teenagers.
D12 . general … general 1, This is a general introduction to biology. 2, In general, students enjoy the event. 3, The general commanded the army. 4, The information is too general. 5, A general election will be held soon. 6, The doctor referred him to a general hospital.
/ 1, This is a general introduction to biology. 2, In general, students enjoy the event. 3, The general commanded the army. 4, The information is too general. 5, A general election will be held soon. 6, The doctor referred him to a general hospital.
D13 . apparent … apparent 1, It was apparent that she was upset. 2, The reason is now apparent. 3, His apparent confidence impressed people. 4, The apparent problem was easily solved. 5, This is only an apparent contradiction. 6, The effect was immediately apparent.
/ 1, It was apparent that she was upset. 2, The reason is now apparent. 3, His apparent confidence impressed people. 4, The apparent problem was easily solved. 5, This is only an apparent contradiction. 6, The effect was immediately apparent.
D14 . likely … likely 1, It is likely to rain tomorrow. 2, She is the most likely winner. 3, The plan will likely succeed. 4, A likely explanation was proposed. 5, He is likely to agree. 6, The likely result is higher costs.
/ 1, It is likely to rain tomorrow. 2, She is the most likely winner. 3, The plan will likely succeed. 4, A likely explanation was proposed. 5, He is likely to agree. 6, The likely result is higher costs.
D15 . potential … potential 1, She has great potential as a leader. 2, The project has potential risks. 3, Potential customers visited the store. 4, The company sees potential growth overseas. 5, Nuclear energy is a potential solution. 6, Potential energy is stored energy. 7, He failed to reach his full potential.
/ 1, She has great potential as a leader. 2, The project has potential risks. 3, Potential customers visited the store. 4, The company sees potential growth overseas. 5, Nuclear energy is a potential solution. 6, Potential energy is stored energy. 7, He failed to reach his full potential.
D16 . relative … relative 1, She is a close relative of mine. 2, The cost is relative to the size of the project. 3, Relative poverty remains a concern. 4, Our success is relative to our effort. 5, Einstein developed the theory of relativity. 6, The value is relative, not absolute.
/ 1, She is a close relative of mine. 2, The cost is relative to the size of the project. 3, Relative poverty remains a concern. 4, Our success is relative to our effort. 5, Einstein developed the theory of relativity. 6, The value is relative, not absolute.
D17 . reasonable … reasonable 1, That is a reasonable price. 2, She made a reasonable decision. 3, It is reasonable to expect improvement. 4, The request seems reasonable. 5, He is a reasonable person to talk to. 6, There is a reasonable chance of success.
/ 1, That is a reasonable price. 2, She made a reasonable decision. 3, It is reasonable to expect improvement. 4, The request seems reasonable. 5, He is a reasonable person to talk to. 6, There is a reasonable chance of success.
D18 . relevant … relevant 1, Please provide relevant information. 2, His experience is relevant to the job. 3, The question is not relevant to our discussion. 4, The data remains relevant today. 5, Teachers should make lessons relevant to students. 6, Only relevant documents were reviewed.
/ 1, Please provide relevant information. 2, His experience is relevant to the job. 3, The question is not relevant to our discussion. 4, The data remains relevant today. 5, Teachers should make lessons relevant to students. 6, Only relevant documents were reviewed.
D19 . available … available 1, The book is available online. 2, Are you available tomorrow? 3, The product is now available worldwide. 4, Funds are available for the project. 5, The room is available for use. 6, All available evidence was examined.
/ 1, The book is available online. 2, Are you available tomorrow? 3, The product is now available worldwide. 4, Funds are available for the project. 5, The room is available for use. 6, All available evidence was examined.
D20 . proper … proper 1, Please use the proper procedure. 2, He received a proper education. 3, The machine is in proper working order. 4, You should wear proper clothing. 5, The city proper has one million residents. 6, Proper nouns begin with capital letters.
/ 1, Please use the proper procedure. 2, He received a proper education. 3, The machine is in proper working order. 4, You should wear proper clothing. 5, The city proper has one million residents. 6, Proper nouns begin with capital letters.
D21 . ultimate … ultimate 1, Our ultimate goal is peace. 2, The ultimate decision is yours. 3, This is the ultimate test of skill. 4, The disease led to his ultimate death. 5, Efficiency is the ultimate objective. 6, They achieved ultimate success.
/ 1, Our ultimate goal is peace. 2, The ultimate decision is yours. 3, This is the ultimate test of skill. 4, The disease led to his ultimate death. 5, Efficiency is the ultimate objective. 6, They achieved ultimate success.
D22 . overall … overall 1, The overall result was positive. 2, Overall, the project was successful. 3, We need an overall strategy. 4, Overall performance improved this year. 5, The overall cost was lower than expected.
/ 1, The overall result was positive. 2, Overall, the project was successful. 3, We need an overall strategy. 4, Overall performance improved this year. 5, The overall cost was lower than expected.
D23 . average … average 1, The average score was 75. 2, She earns an average salary. 3, On average, students studied two hours daily. 4, His performance was average. 5, The temperatures averaged 20 degrees. 6, Average rainfall has increased.
/ 1, The average score was 75. 2, She earns an average salary. 3, On average, students studied two hours daily. 4, His performance was average. 5, The temperatures averaged 20 degrees. 6, Average rainfall has increased.
D24 . individual … individual 1, Each individual has rights. 2, The teacher helped individual students. 3, This policy affects the individual. 4, Individual differences matter. 5, The paintings were sold individually. 6, An individual can make a difference.
/ 1, Each individual has rights. 2, The teacher helped individual students. 3, This policy affects the individual. 4, Individual differences matter. 5, The paintings were sold individually. 6, An individual can make a difference.
D25 . common … common 1, This is a common mistake. 2, English is a common language worldwide. 3, They have a common interest in music. 4, The cold is a common illness. 5, It is common for children to ask questions. 6, The two ideas have much in common. 7, The land was once common property.
/ 1, This is a common mistake. 2, English is a common language worldwide. 3, They have a common interest in music. 4, The cold is a common illness. 5, It is common for children to ask questions. 6, The two ideas have much in common. 7, The land was once common property.
