FCE Use of English

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Part 5: Word Formation

2) Forming other nouns

This exercise looks at forming nouns from verbs, nouns and adjectives by using suffixes.

Type the correct form of the word in the box.


1. My teacher says there has been a big (IMPROVE) .......... in my English lately.

2. The recipe says you only need to add two (SPOON) .......... of salt.

3. Why did you do that? I thought you had more (INTELLIGENT) .......... than that.

4. The singer gave a briliant (PERFORM) .......... on stage yesterday.

5. Have you seen her magazine (COLLECT) ..........? She must have over 200 editions.

6. On hearing the news, everyone was overcome with a feeling of (SAD) .......... .

7. When you take the FCE Speaking paper you will be given marks for your (ACCURATE) .......... and also on how fluent you are.

8. She has the (ABLE) .......... to pass the exam first time round providing she works hard.