C1 Advanced (CAE) >> Word Formation Worksheets >> 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.
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Word Formation Worksheet 29
For each question, fill the space or spaces in the sentence using the base word given in bold below. The required word may be a noun, adverb, adjective or verb and it may be either positive (e.g. helpful) or negative (e.g. unhelpful).
1. The author's cryptic novels were often ______________ by readers.
understand
2. Proper hygiene practices can help prevent the spread of ______________.
infect
3. The author's work has received both praise and ______________ from literary critics.
critic
4. The ______________ of the innovative device became a billionaire.
create
5. She spoke ______________ about her experiences, moving the audience.
eloquence
6. She felt ______________ at night, unable to fall asleep.
rest
7. The most significant ______________ between the two cities is the climate.
different
8. Attending the event was ______________ for all employees.
oblige
