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3 -er -ee
-er usually has an active meaning e.g. examiner (a person who examines,
i.e. sets an examination)
-ee usually has a passive meaning e.g. examinee (a person who is examined,
Le. takes an examination)
Put each of the following words in its correct place in the sentences below.
interviewer trainer employer
interviewee trainee employee
(a) I was given a pay rise of El ,000 by my _
(b) A football team normally has a to keep the players fit.
(c) A television should always give the a proper chance to express
his or her opinions.
(d) That company has 200 people working in its factory. My brother works there
and I, too, am an _
(e) At the moment he's a management o If he's successful, he'll be given his
first responsible position in January.

4 -proof
-proof means 'safe against', 'able to resist' e.g. a fireproof door.
Put each of the following words in its correct place in the sentences below.
waterproof soundproof bulletproof heatproof
shockproof childproof foolproof
(a) The windows of the President's car were made of glass in case of an
assassination attempt.
(b) Our tent wasn't completely and the rain came through.
(c) The soldiers were given watches.
(d) These dishes are o You can put them in the oven.
(e) The bank's security system is completely o It can't possibly go wrong.
(f) The car locks should be , otherwise my young sons will open them
during a journey and fali out.
(g) The recording studio was completely _
5 -ful

-ful is often used to indicate quantity e.g. a pocketful (the contents of a
pocket) of coins.
Put each of the following words in its correct place in the sentences below.
houseful cupful tankful
handful mouthful teaspoonful

(a) Put a large of rice in boiling water, then add a little salt, just a _
(b) At Christmas we had a of visitors.
(c) The foreign tourist put a of money in front of the taxi driver and said,
'15 this enough?'
(d) After just one I knew she was a wonderful cook.
(e) A of petrol should take this car over 200 miles.

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