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SECTION 04 · Word forms in context

Word formation

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How to solve: Word formationGaps in a text where you choose the correct form of a word.

What it tests

Word formation: choosing the right part of speech (noun, adjective, adverb, verb) and the right prefix or suffix.

In the exam: part IV, 5 tasks.

Step by step

  1. Look at the word just before the gap: an article or possessive (a, the, his) usually needs a noun; be, become, very usually need an adjective.
  2. Look at the word after the gap: before a noun you usually need an adjective; after a verb you may need an adverb.
  3. Decide the part of speech, then choose the option with that ending.
  4. Check the meaning: positive or negative (un-, in-, im-, dis-, -less), singular or plural.
  5. Read the sentence again with the word in place.

Watch out for

  • Noun forms that look alike: success / succession, economy / economics.
  • -ed and -ing adjectives: bored (how I feel) / boring (what causes it).
  • Adjective instead of adverb after a verb: speak fluent ✕ / speak fluently ✓.

Example

…parents with a high level of ____ … a) education b) educational c) educate d) educated

a) education — after “a high level of” we need a noun.

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EXERCISE TEXT

A new painting was hanging in the Mills Art Gallery. Throughout the day, visitors stood before the new 1and speculated as to what it represented. “I think it's a 2picture,” said Misty. “There's no name on it, but I'm sure it was drawn by a famous artist.” Miss Culture, the local art critic for the Hemlock Weekly News, made the announcement. “This is 3a masterpiece created by an artist who wishes to be anonymous at this stage of his or her career. The 4mixture of colors symbolizes a person who is looking back at an exciting lifetime of 5!” At that moment, Mr. Lightman, the gallery curator, entered the room. “Isn't it great?” he asked with a big smile on his face. “My three -year -old son did that this morning. He says it's a maze. I think it's amazing!”

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