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:

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The opposite of happy:

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The opposite of helpful:

WORD FORMATION

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

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The adjective of mess is:

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The adjective of mud is:

​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.

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Tablet computers are growing in _____ (POPULAR).

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They generally weigh far less than laptops and are much more _____ (ACCESS) for people on the move.

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Many _____ (APPLY) that are developed for tablets incorporate a pen-friendly user interface.

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Some programs give you the _____ (ABLE) to handwrite directly into a document.

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They are very _____ (IMPRESS) when it comes to viewing photo slideshows or movies.

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However, reading books on a tablet can be _____ (TRICK), depending on the screen display.