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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

I think that Bruce Lee, the great action movie star, should be given a lifetime achievement award for his work in films. He died tragically in 1973, so he wouldn't be able to receive the award himself, but his fans all over the world would love to see him 1.

Why was Bruce Lee so great? The fight scenes in his films were 2 as he was always in top physical condition. He was also a great actor. As he started acting when he was just six years old, he was very comfortable and natural in front of the camera. His face was very 3, so he was able to communicate a lot of feeling with a 4 look. Bruce always looked good on film because he was so 5.

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