C1 Advanced - Word Formation

Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)

The third part of the Reading & Use of English paper in the C1 Advanced Examination is word formation where students use a root such as 'able' and create an appropriate word (disable, unable, ability) to fill the gap in a text.

Example Question

2. After a difficult ________, Michael went on to be a successful lawyer.
bring

Word Formation Worksheet 19 - Answer Sheet

Word Formation Worksheet 20 - Answer Sheet

Word Formation Worksheet 21 - Answer Sheet

Word Formation Worksheet 22 - Answer Sheet

Word Formation Worksheet 23 - Answer Sheet

Word Formation Worksheet 24 - Answer Sheet

Exam Tip!

Encourage students to study and memorise word families. Understanding the base form of a word and how it changes into different parts of speech can be incredibly helpful. For example, from 'protect', they should know 'protection' (noun), 'protective' (adjective), and 'protectively' (adverb).

Word Formation Worksheet 25 - Answer Sheet

Word Formation Worksheet 26 - Answer Sheet

Word Formation Worksheet 27 - Answer Sheet

Word Formation Worksheet 28 - Answer Sheet

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Word Formation Worksheet 29 - Answer Sheet

Word Formation Worksheet 30 - Answer Sheet

Exam Tip!

Encourage students to practise word formation by writing sentences or short paragraphs using a specific set of words. This not only helps with memorisation but also with understanding how these words fit into broader linguistic structures.

Word Formation Worksheet 31 - Answer Sheet

Word Formation Worksheet 32 - Answer Sheet

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