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ADJECTIVE SUFFIXES 1.pdf
ADJECTIVE SUFFIXES 2.pdf
ADJECTIVE SUFFIXES.pdf
NEGATIVE PREFIXES 2.pdf
NEGATIVE PREFIXES.pdf
NOUN SUFFIXES 2.pdf
NOUN SUFFIXES 3.pdf
NOUN SUFFIXES 4.pdf
NOUN SUFFIXES 5.pdf
NOUN SUFFIXES.pdf
PREFIXES — copia.pdf
PREFIXES 1.pdf
PREFIXES 2.pdf
PREFIXES 3.pdf
PREFIXES AND SUFFIXES 3.pdf
PREFIXES.pdf
PREFIXES2.pdf
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PREFIXES4.pdf
SUFFIXES (2).pdf
SUFFIXES 1.pdf
SUFFIXES 2.pdf
SUFFIXES 3.pdf
SUFFIXES 4.pdf
SUFFIXES 5.pdf
SUFFIXES 6.pdf
SUFFIXES AND PREFIXES.pdf
SUFFIXES..pdf
SUFFIXES.pdf
THE HUNGER GAMES WORD FORMATION.pdf
VERB SUFFIXES.pdf
WORD FORMATION 1.pdf
WORD FORMATION 2.pdf
WORD FORMATION 4.pdf
WORD FORMATION 6.pdf
WORD FORMATION 7.pdf
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WORD FORMATION 111.pdf
WORD FORMATION 112.pdf
WORD FORMATION 113.pdf
WORD FORMATION 114.pdf
WORD FORMATION 119.pdf
WORD FORMATION B.pdf
word formation list1.pdf
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In word formation exercises the learner is given the most basic form of a word, known as “the root” form. You need to change the prefix or suffix to adapt the word into the correct form and make it fit in the 8 gaps in the text so that it makes perfect sense.
The best way to do this exercise is to focus on the word class (type of word: noun, verb, adjective, adverb), grammar (singular or plural, verb tenses, +/-) and spelling. The words must be spelled correctly and if a capital letter is needed, it must be used.
You ought to think of this as a 3 step process:
What type of word do I want? Noun, verb, adjective or adverb.
What grammar is needed? Singular or plural noun, the tense of the verb
Is it affirmative or negative? Which prefix or suffix do I need?
To aid the candidate’s understanding of this part of the exam. we have included a prefix and suffix list, high frequency root words list and also example sentences with answers in the extra resource section.
Key materials in PDF:
Study word formation on our site to improve your understanding of word classes. See the Root Word HERE and our Prefix and Suffix list HERE. We also have example exercises in alphabetical order HERE
Activity 1
Add a prefix to the following words:
1. ________dependent 2. ________polite
3. ________do 4. ________natal
5. ________inform 6. ________historic
7. ________crowded 8. ________sleep
9. ________relevant 10. ________Atlantic
11. ________agree 12. ________eat
13. ________logical 14. ________national
15. ________behave 16. ________zip
17. ________qualified 18. ________moral
19. ________interpret 20. ________number
Negative Prefixes
Activity 2
Add a prefix from the box to make the following words negative.
1. _____coherent2. _____conscious3. _____mobile4. _____legal5. _____ comfort6. _____fertility7. _____stable8. _____rational9. _____logical10._____correct11._____infect12._____use13._____diagnose14._____compatible15._____mature16._____fit17._____treatable18._____contaminated19._____responsible
20._____sane21._____relevant22._____predictable23._____locate24._____carin
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Teaching word formation articles
7 word formation games – LINK UPDATED
FCE Use of English Part Three word formation teaching tips
Index pages in this section
Prefixes games/ worksheets
Photocopiable word formation classroom activities
Describing processes word formation (in this bargain e-book)
Word formation spelling rules for IELTS Academic Writing (in this very cheap e-book)
CPE Use of English Part Three word formation hangman
Suffixes for describing people subject questions quiz (-er, -or, -ee, -ant, -ist, etc)
Word formation list dictation game
Adverbs in CPE Use of English Part Three game
Prefixes with opposite meanings jigsaw
Negative prefixes jigsaws (with CPE and academic vocabulary versions and presentation stage)
Character words with negative prefixes games (jigsaw and speaking)
Word formation reversi memory game
Prefixes with opposite meanings discussion and presentation
Affixes with opposite meanings reversi game
CPE word formation brainstorming game
Key words in business writing Word formation games
Academic Word List word formation challenge game
Cambridge First Certificate word formation challenge game
Weather and adverbs of frequency speaking game (with weather vocabulary word formation)
Food vocabulary word formation challenge game
Meanings of affixes
Word formation discussion questions
Word formation Compare your weeks
Ranking things that make people feel good and bad Word formation
Word formation Call my bluff (students can then go on to set each other similar challenges)
Academic Word List vocabulary with negative prefixes
Word formation extended speaking
Word formation and responding sympathetically
Education vocabulary word formation
Use of English Part Three practice of speculating language (linking speaking and Use of English)
Use of English Part Three word formation practice of comparing and contrasting for Speaking Part Two (ditto)
Related pages
FCE Use of English Part Three word formation games/ worksheets
CPE Use of English page (including Part Three on word formation)
Updated 31 August 2022