Vocabulary: Word formation

Vocabulary: Word formation

​WORD FORMATION

• ​Recognise words that are formed from a common base word: e.g. true - truth - truly

• ​Word formation using prefixes and suffixes is tested in the B2 exam.

• ​You need to know some words with negative prefixes:

WORD FORMATION

​Many nouns have a related adjective formed with the suffix -y:

​NOW PRACTICE:

​Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap. USE ONLY CAPITAL LETTERS. Look at the words on either side of the gap to decide whether an adjective, adverb or noun is needed. Also, check the context of the sentence to see if you need a positive or negative word. Be careful, as the word you are needing may be singular or plural.