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B2 First (FCE) Use of English: Part 3 question type is called word-formation.
For each gap you get one word in capitals which you have to change so the grammar and meaning fit in the sentence. Here you have to show how well you know word families and if you can change words by using prefixes and suffixes
50 Word Formation Exercises: FCE
Use the word in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.
For each question, write your answer in the gap.
scientists are warning about the effects global warming will have on us. (SCIENCE)
Matt quickly came to the conclusion that Jane was not telling the truth.(CONCLUDE)
The arrival of our flight was delayed due to fog. (ARRIVE)
Both teams gave a wonderful performance in the match. (PERFORM)
Easter Island is famous for its astonishing statues. (ASTONISH)
The woman was hit so hard that she lost consciousness . (CONSCIOUS)
For their own safety the visitors of zoos are kept at a distance. (SAFE)
You should take the antibiotics for a whole week so that it is effective . (EFFECT)
Jane has been suffering from headaches lately . (LATE)
Most people believe that it is improbable that UFOS exist. (PROBABLE)
Use the word in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.
For each question, write your answer in the gap.
Chris accepted the doctor’s news although it was very painful to hear. (PAIN)
The first settlers came from distant islands of the Pacific. (DISTANCE)
This area is very dry, and farming is very difficult. (FARM)
Divers went down to a depth of over 50 metres. (DEEP)
The book contains a collection of anecdotes from the past decades. (COLLECT)
Jack, who was an excellent shooter, repeatedly missed his target. (REPEAT)
My teacher has been putting together interesting articles for the yearbook.(INTEREST)
innovative farmers in Japan have figured out a way to produce square-shaped watermelons. (INNOVATE)
We had difficulty in deciding who would be the best for the job. (DIFFICULT)
Even wealthy people can’t buy everything. (WEALTH)
Use the word in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.
For each question, write your answer in the gap.
You should always take special care with your appearance when you go for an interview (APPEAR).
The children’s behaviour at the party was dreadful (BEHAVE).
There’s a great shortage of houses in most major cities. (SHORT)
It is my belief that we will fly to Mars some day. (BELIEVE)
There is no comparison between his latest and his earlier books (COMPARE).
Is there any truth in the rumour that the Prime Minister is planning to resign? (TRUE)
We nearly died of boredom when we went to see the new opera. It was so dreadful (BORING)
Einstein sometimes came to the conclusion that he was wrong about a few things. (CONCLUDE)
She was extremely intelligent and passed all her exams with ease . (EASY)
They say that competition between companies helps to keep prices down. (COMPETE)
Use the word in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.
For each question, write your answer in the gap.
The exhibition is currently on display at the new gallery. (EXHIBIT)
Unfortunately, travelling by plane also has some disadvantages . (ADVANTAGE)
There are several run-down districts in the city where housing is in a bad state (HOUSE).
In response to many complaints by residents, we decided to make the area a no-parking zone. (RESPOND)
He works for a company that imports diving equipment . (EQUIP)
He wrote an autobiography , in which he describes how he had gone through his troubling days as an adolescent. (BIOGRAPHY)
A limited edition of the author’s works will be published next year. (EDIT)
The percentage that banks charge for borrowing money has gone up. (PERCENT)
Many men believe that bringing up children is the responsibility of women. (RESPONSIBLE)
The judge sentenced the boy to two weeks of community service(SERVE).
Up to now the government’s conservation programme has been very successful. (CONSERVE)
Use the word in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.
For each question, write your answer in the gap.
I am really grateful for your help. Maybe I can help you too sometime. (GREAT)
He turned out to be a big liar . I’ll never believe him again. (LIE)
A comparison of men’s salaries with those of women shows that females still get unequal pay. (COMPARE, EQUAL)
An automatic driving assistant can be useful in certain situations. (USE)
The departure halls of major airports are always full during the holiday season. (DEPART)
I had an appointment at the dentist’ so I had to call off everything else. (APPOINT)
He has physical abilities you can’t even dream of. (ABLE)
The coach made the decision to discipline three players of his team. (DECIDE)
I had no idea that the jewellery was so valuable . (VALUE)
politicians hardly ever tell the truth . (POLTICS, TRUE)
The children had a lively imagination . Look at what they drew! (LIVE, IMAGINE)
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B2 First (FCE) Use of English: Part 3
Strategy:
- Read the text for general understanding.
- Decide what type of word you need for each gap (e.g. noun, adjective, etc.).
- Look at the whole sentence, not just al the line containing the gap.
- You may need to add a prefix or suffix to some words.
- Read through the text and check that your words make sense.
- Check your spelling.
Tips:
You need to read the whole text to get the writer’s opinion on the topic. That’s because sometimes a negative prefix will be required. There is usually at least one word requiring a negative prefix, so look out for these.
In the exam always write something. You never know, you might be lucky even if you are not sure of the answer!
B2 First (FCE) Use of English: Part 3 Example Test
Use the word in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.
For each question, write your answer in the gap.
Malta
A history of human habitation HABITAT which stretches over seven millennia and a vital location at the heart of the Mediterranean have brought both wealth and conflict to Malta. This history is witnessed by great buildings constructed in the beautiful BEAUTY golden limestone that gives the island its name – Melita, the island of honey. mysterious MYSTERY megalithic temples date back to 4000BC and reveal the technical TECHNIQUE capabilities of these earliest inhabitants. Phoenicians, Carthaginians and Romans left their traces, to be followed by Arabs and Normans.
The Knights of the order of St John made the island their headquarters from the 16th century and built great fortifications FORTIFY , palaces, public buildings and St John’s Cathedral with its eight ornate chapels dedicated to each of the langue or nations of the Order. Ottoman expansion EXPANSE in the Mediterranean was halted by the Knights’ successful defense DEFEND of the islands. This was echoed four centuries later by heroic resisitance RESIST under British rule during World War II, a feat which earned the island the George Cross – the only time an entire country has been given such an honour.
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Task Type: Word formation
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Focus: Lexical-grammatical.
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Format: A text containing 8 gaps. Each gap corresponds to a word. The stems
of the missing words are given beside the text and must be changed
to form the missing word.
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Number of questions: 8.
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How many marks are there: One mark for each correct answer.
What is testing:
- conversions from noun to adjective
- conversions from verb to noun
- conversions from adjective to adverb
- conversions from verb to adjectives
- conversions from a positive to negative form
General Advice
- Never leave the base word unchanged
- Look at each sentence and decide what kind of word is required
- Check the spelling carefully
- Tje words you need might have to change into a negative or plural
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For questions 1- 8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.
EXAM DESCRIPTION
Luxemburg
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a constitutional monarchy headed by Grand Duke Henri of the House of Nassau. Economically, the (1) … of its banking and (2) … institutions has attracted more than 200 foreign banks, including the headquarters of the European Investment Bank. The 480,000 (3) … have among the highest income levels per capita of any country in the world. Agriculture is still (4) … . Around half of the total land area is farmed, though less than 5% of Luxembourgers now live and work on farms. Despite problems caused by overproduction of European wines in general, the vineyards are still (5) … . And the enchanting Luxembourg countryside, (6) … its northern reaches in the Ardennes, is a popular holiday destination for Luxembourgers and (7) … from neighbouring countries. Having played a key role in establishing the institutions that evolved into the European Union, Luxembourg today hosts the secretariat of the European Parliament. In such a small country, with bigger neighbours on its doorstep, Luxembourgers have a distinctive individuality that even extends to the (8) … language, Letzebuergesch, which is vaguely related to both French and German, yet quite different from both.
Jobs in the future
In twenty years’ time, which jobs will people still be doing, and which is it (1)…………… (REASON) to assume will have gone forever? Today’s young people should give that question careful (2)…………… (CONSIDER) before choosing a career. Clearly there will continue to be a need for staff in (3)…………… (EXIST) professions such as medicine that involve caring for others, and also for people able to persuade, like (4)…………… (POLITICS) and lawyers.
There will of course be no (5)…………… (SHORT) of jobs in science and technology, particularly for individuals able to (6)…………… (SPECIAL) in newer fields such as biotechnology and microbiology.
On the other hand, the already rapid (7)…………… (LOSE) of jobs to robots will speed up even further, as they replace workers not only in manufacturing but also in the (8)…………… (CONSTRUCT) industry. And as robots learn how to stack shelves, take over at check-outs or send us our online shopping, it won’t be long before most supermarket jobs have (9)…………… (APPEAR), too.
FCE Word Formation practice #1
by
David Pugh
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Published 29th September 2020
· Updated 29th October 2020
Try these FCE Word Formation practice questions with explanations and answers — from Reading and Use of English part 3 of the Cambridge B2: First exam.
Use the word in capital letters to form a word that fits in the gap.
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After the pandemic the government decided to ____ the national health service. (STRONG)
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More and more people are now opting to use the city’s bicycles, because of the ____ number of cars on the roads. (INCREASE).
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It was very ____ to see how well the children remembered the new vocabulary. (IMPRESS)
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Even if you are ____ enough to get tickets for Wimbledon, you may find the unpredictable English weather affects play. (FORTUNE)
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The National Park is a ____ area, the lowest point of which is located at an altitude of 1,400 meters above sea level. (MOUNTAIN)
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