B2 First - Word Formation Exercises

First Certificate in English (FCE)

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.

Example Question

4. If you go walking around the factory, ensure you have ______________ clothing on.
protect

Word Formation Exercise 19
Exercise Number: FCE196

Word Formation Exercise 20
Exercise Number: FCE197

Exam Tip!

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', you should know 'protection' (noun), 'protective' (adjective), and 'protectively' (adverb).

Word Formation Exercise 21
Exercise Number: FCE198

Word Formation Exercise 22
Exercise Number: FCE199

Word Formation Exercise 23
Exercise Number: FCE200

Word Formation Exercise 24
Exercise Number: FCE201

Word Formation Exercise 25
Exercise Number: FCE202

Word Formation Exercise 26
Exercise Number: FCE203

Exam Tip!

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 Exercise 27
Exercise Number: FCE204

Word Formation Exercise 28
Exercise Number: FCE205

Word Formation Exercise 29
Exercise Number: FCE206

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