Maps Exercises and word formation

Complete these sentences with the noun form of the verb in brackets:

1. It is interesting to note that there has been a of the port area. (redevelop)
2. Another striking change is the of the university. (expand)
3. A notable change has been the of the old train station into a police station. (convert)
4. The whole city has experienced significant in the last ten years. (modernize)
5. An interesting development has been the of a bike-rental scheme. (introduce)
6. There didn’t use to be a cinema or shops near the port, but the last few years have seen the of new facilities in the port area. (build)
7. The of the old warehouse made space for a new park. (demolish)
8. The city saw a major after the new mayor took office. (transform)
9. The recent of the region has boosted the economy. (industrialize)
10. The   of new skyscrapers has changed the city skyline. (erect)
11. The of the abandoned buildings paved the way for new development. (knock down)
12. The of the rural areas has brought more jobs. (urbanize)
13. Theof the downtown area has been well received. (redevelop)
14. The of the main street has made it safer for walkers. (pedestrianize)
15. The of the airport will accommodate more flights. (enlarge)
16. The of the old town's charm is regretted by many. (disappear)

Write the correct verbs on the right phrase,

Using Verbs:

         open expand demolish  knock down  build construct  replace introduce convert

1. There has been a plan to   the old stadium.
2. There have been efforts to a new bridge.
3. There has been a proposal to more affordable housing.
4. There has been a decision to a new library.
5. There has been an order to the condemned buildings.
6. There have been plans to the airport.
7. There has been a move to the warehouse into apartments.
8. There has been an initiative to electric buses.
9. There has been a project to the water pipes.
10. There has been a scheme to the subway line.

Write the blankets with the correct words,

1. There has been a plan to demolish the old stadium.
2. There have been efforts to construct a new bridge.
3. There has been a proposal to build more affordable housing.
4. There has been a decision to open a new library.
5. There has been an order to knock down the condemned buildings.
6. There have been plans to expand the airport.
7. There has been a move to convert the warehouse into apartments.
8. There has been an initiative to introduce electric buses.
9. There has been a project to replace the water pipes.
10. There has been a scheme to extend the subway line.

Using Nouns:

1. There has been a  of the old stadium.
2. efforts at the of a new bridge.
3. There has been a proposal for the of more affordable housing.
4. a decision for the of a new library.
5. There has been an order for the of the condemned buildings.
6. plans for the  of the airport.
7. There has been a move for the  of the warehouse into apartments.
8. There has been an initiative for the of electric buses.
9. a project for the of the water pipes.
10. There has been a scheme for the of the subway line.