Word Formation
Word Formation
3. She didn't become famous as a _______________ until her 17th novel was published. 4. In Part 5 of the FCE Exam your speaking ability will be assessed by the _______________ . 5. At the end of the interview the _______________ asked if he could be shown around the company. 6. The waiter asked the _______________ if she would help him deal with a difficult customer. 7. An _______________ is someone who will be able to go through your accounts and work out how much money you have. 8. _______________to the castle are expected to come during visiting times only. 1. My teacher says there has been a big (IMPROVE) _______________ in my English lately. 2. The recipe says you only need to add two (SPOON) _______________ of salt. 3. Why did you do that? I thought you had more (INTELLIGENT) _______________ than that. 4. The singer gave a briliant (PERFORM) _______________ on stage yesterday. 5. Have you seen her magazine (COLLECT) _______________? She must have over 200 editions. 6. On hearing the news, everyone was overcome with a feeling of (SAD) _______________. 7. When you take the FCE Speaking paper you will be given marks for your (ACCURATE) _______________ and also on how fluent you are. 8. She has the (ABLE) _______________ to pass the exam first time round providing she works hard. Choose the correct prefix or suffix to form the opposite of the word in CAPITALS. inimilun-less disir-
1 When he became a teenager he wanted to be more (DEPENDENT) _______________ from his parents. 2 It was really (HONEST) _______________of you to take that money without asking. 3 If you hadn't been so (CARE) _______________ with that book you'd still have it now. 4 My broken leg means I'll be (ABLE) _______________ to go on holiday with you. 5 In many countries it is (LEGAL) _______________ to smoke cigarettes under the age of 16. 6 He waited (PATIENTLY) _______________ for the train to arrive at the station. 7 The teacher told me it was (RESPONSIBLE) _______________ of me to set off the fire alarm.
1. He told her that he (SYMPATHY) _______________ with her problem but couldn't do anything to help. -en -ify -ize 2. My belt feels a bit tight after that huge lunch. I think I'll have to (LOOSE) _______________ it a little. -en -ify -ize 3. She was severely (WEAK) _______________ by the long illness she had. -en -ify -ize 4. There are many different ways to (CLASS) _______________ areas of English Grammar. -en -ify -ize 5. If you're really sorry for what you said you won't mind (APOLOGY) _______________ -en -ify -ize 6. There's no need to (CRITIC) _______________ my work. I'm trying as hard as I can. -en -ify -ize 7. The pain in his back (LESS) _______________ as soon as he took the medication. -en -ify -ize 8. Everybody was (HORROR) _______________ by the news of the earthquake. -en -ify -ize 1. Be sure to contact him if you need advice. He's a very (HELP) _______________ person. 2. It was a really (ENJOY) _______________ party. Thanks for inviting me. 3. He has just taken out a (MONTH) _______________ subscription to the magazine. 4. She smiled (HAPPY) _______________ when they offered her the new job. 5. (HOPE) _______________ we'll have enough money saved to get married next year. (2 changes required) 6. In order for the medicine to work (EFFECT) _______________ you must take the correct amount. (2 changes required) 7. Although our teacher is very strict in class, she is (FRIEND) _______________ than you would expect. (2 changes required) 8. What a beautiful vase! That's the (LOVE) _______________ present I've ever had. (2 changes required) 2 You don't need to wear a suit to the party. You can look (FORMAL) _______________ if you wish. informal / imformal 5 The body was discovered (LIE) _______________ on the floor. lieing / lying 6 He told her that he was (TRUE) _______________ in love with her. truely / truly