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Level C1

Part 3 - Word Formation

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For Questions 1-8, read the text below and use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.

Adjective Suffixes in Context

Learning adjective suffixes can feel (0) OVERWHELMING (OVERWHELM), but it becomes easier once you notice patterns. For instance, a child who asks questions all day is naturally (1) .......... (CURIOSITY), while a colleague who always meets deadlines is seen as (2) .......... (RELY). Some suffixes help you describe how something affects you: a documentary can be deeply (3) .......... (MOVE), whereas a long meeting may be simply (4) .......... (TIRE). Others express possibility or suitability: a plan that can be carried out is (5) .......... (DO), and a jacket that keeps you warm is (6) .......... (COMFORT). You can also use suffixes to show that something has a particular quality: a landscape full of drama is (7) .......... (PICTURE), and a person who avoids taking sides may appear (8) .......... (DECIDE). The key is to learn each adjective in a phrase you might actually use, rather than memorising lists in isolation.

What to do

For each gap you get one word in capitals which you have to change so the grammar and meaning fit in the sentence. Here you have to show how well you know word families and if you can change words by using prefixes and suffixes.

You need to read the whole text to get the writer’s opinion on the topic. That’s because sometimes a negative prefix will be required. There is usually at least one word requiring a negative prefix, so look out for these.

In the exam always write something. You never know, you might be lucky even if you are not sure of the answer!

Strategy

  1. Read the title and the whole text so that you understand what it is about.
  2. Look at each sentence in detail.
  3. Think about what kind of word you need and whether you need a negative prefix or a suffix.
  4. Read the sentence again to check whether you need a plural form.
  5. Check your spelling, as it must be correct.

Instructions

For Questions 1-8, read the text below and use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.

Exercise Details

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Zane Muceniece

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User Prompt

"Create an exercise to practise all adjective suffixes."

Tone: Standard
Level: C1

Created on:

Mar 5, 2026

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