Helping English

Patriotism (love for or devotion to one's country)

Q. Make as many words as you can from these root words.

Root word

work: workplace – workforce – workfellow – workhour –

play: playback – playgroup – playlist – playful – playground

Q. Choose the correct word to complete the sentences below.

1. Who is _______________for this terrible mess?  
2. The UNO criticized Russia’s ______________of Ukraine.
3. Our team’s recent win is really ________________.
4. We love our ______________, our dear country.
5. _______________can become a dangerous force.
6. In time of _____________, everyone will be your friend.
7. A mother will ___________her life for her children.

Key:  1 responsible – 2 invasion – 3 commendable – 4 motherland – 5 nationalism – 6 prosperity – 7 sacrifice