B2 First - Word Formation Exercises
First Certificate in English (FCE)
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The third part of the Use of English paper in the First Certificate Examination is word formation where you have to use a root such as 'able' and create an appropriate word (disable, unable, ability) to fill the gap in a text.
4. If you go walking around the factory, ensure you have ______________ clothing on.
protect
Word Formation Exercise 1
Exercise Number: FCE062 | Walkthrough Video
Word Formation Exercise 2
Exercise Number: FCE063 | Walkthrough Video
If you are sure that the word is, for example, an adjective but you can't think what the exact word is, try thinking of "usual" prefixes and suffixes. Perhaps it needs the suffix "ive" or the prefix "de". Try a few out and see which ones seem to be best. This can also be done with nouns and verbs. Remember one thing: you know more English than you think you do! If you don't try, when you see the answer, you'll say "I knew that!" so think a little first, try to build your way to the answer!
Word Formation Exercise 3
Exercise Number: FCE064 | Walkthrough Video
Word Formation Exercise 4
Exercise Number: FCE065 | Walkthrough Video
Word Formation Exercise 5
Exercise Number: FCE066 | Walkthrough Video
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Word Formation Exercise 6
Exercise Number: FCE067 | Walkthrough Video
Word Formation Exercise 7
Exercise Number: FCE068 | Walkthrough Video
Word Formation Exercise 8
Exercise Number: FCE069 | Walkthrough Video
Word Formation Exercise 9
Exercise Number: FCE070 | Walkthrough Video
Word Formation Exercise 10
Exercise Number: FCE071
Word Formation Exercise 11
Exercise Number: FCE072
Word Formation Exercise 12
Exercise Number: FCE073
Read the entire text/sentence to get a good idea of context. What "type" of word do you need? It's good practice to go through one of these exercises just thinking about "what category of word?" and "positive or negative?" Is it a positive noun (competitiveness) or a negative adjective (unfriendly). Always be thinking in those terms and it will make the word formation part of the Use of English exam easier.
Word Formation Exercise 13
Exercise Number: FCE074
Word Formation Exercise 14
Exercise Number: FCE075
Word Formation Exercise 15
Exercise Number: FCE076
Word Formation Exercise 16
Exercise Number: FCE077
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Word Formation Exercise 17
Exercise Number: FCE078
Word Formation Exercise 18
Exercise Number: FCE079
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