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    This document provides examples of word formation exercises involving prefixes, suffixes, and combining word parts. Some key points: 1. The first section gives sentences with blanks to be filled by words formed from word parts in brackets, testing ability to combine prefixes/suffixes with root words. 2. Later sections involve filling in blanks with appropriate prefixes or suffixes to form new words based on pictures or sentences. Suffixes tested include -able, -ful, -less, -dom, -er, and -ment. 3. Exercises focus on skills like using context clues, word roots, and references like dictionaries to infer meanings and form new words. The goal is to demonstrate understanding of word formation rules and techniques

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    This document provides examples of word formation exercises involving prefixes, suffixes, and combining word parts. Some key points: 1. The first section gives sentences with blanks to be filled by words formed from word parts in brackets, testing ability to combine prefixes/suffixes with root words. 2. Later sections involve filling in blanks with appropriate prefixes or suffixes to form new words based on pictures or sentences. Suffixes tested include -able, -ful, -less, -dom, -er, and -ment. 3. Exercises focus on skills like using context clues, word roots, and references like dictionaries to infer meanings and form new words. The goal is to demonstrate understanding of word formation rules and techniques

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    This document provides examples of word formation exercises involving prefixes, suffixes, and combining word parts. Some key points: 1. The first section gives sentences with blanks to be filled by words formed from word parts in brackets, testing ability to combine prefixes/suffixes with root words. 2. Later sections involve filling in blanks with appropriate prefixes or suffixes to form new words based on pictures or sentences. Suffixes tested include -able, -ful, -less, -dom, -er, and -ment. 3. Exercises focus on skills like using context clues, word roots, and references like dictionaries to infer meanings and form new words. The goal is to demonstrate understanding of word formation rules and techniques

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    Derivational Morphemes - Exercise

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    WF011 WORD FORMATION

    Use the words in brackets to form a new word that fits into the gap.

    1. How long is the flight from Rome to Paris ? (FLY)

    2. I have a very good relationship with both my parents (RELATION)

    3. Pulling my front tooth didn’t hurt. – It (PAIN).


    was completely

    4. I can tell from your expression that you’re not really happy (EXPRESS)

    5. We offer free for purchases over € 100 (DELIVER).

    6. James hasn’t had a lot of lately, so I hope he’ll do well with his new
    company
    (SUCCEED)

    7. It is colder today that it was


    8. What yesterday (CERTAIN). is
    he ? Spanish or
    Portuguese ? (NATION)
    9. You have the . – You can either go by bus or walk (CHOOSE).

    10. My best friend has a great . (PERSON).

    11. You need a lot of to write a good story (IMAGINE)

    12. The lesson was . I almost fell asleep. (BORE)

    13. Don’t be so . This is the second vase you have broken this
    14. It’s simply month (CARE).
    . I have won the lottery . (BELIEVE)
    15. I have to hold a at my brother’s wedding (SPEAK)
    16. There’s a lot of about that on the internet (INFORM)

    17. The children were very when the teacher came in (NOISE).

    18. The film was a bit . I didn’t really understand what happened
    (CONFUSE)
    19. He has to wear these gloves for reasons (SAFE)
    20. Sally was for two years before she found a new job
    (EMPLOY)
    21. In India, there are a lot of in the streets (BEG).

    22. When I gave up smoking I started putting (WEIGH).


    on more

    23. I had no in finding the right street . (DIFFICULT)

    24. He talked about and peace in our world (FREE)

    25. , I was invited to watch the new film (LUCKY)

    26. The of our rainforests is a serious problem (DESTROY)

    27. Animals in a zoo don’t live in their environment (NATURE)

    28. does not have anything to do with how much


    money you have (HAPPY)
    29. Thank you for being so yesterday (HELP)

    30. He has been a long- runner for a few years now (DISTANT)

    31. Don’t you think it’s too for you to go sailing in such weather (DANGER)

    32. This is my last . – Don’t walk across the lawn ! (WARN)

    33. He gave me some good on where to go shopping (ADVISE)

    34. If you want to complain about the (MANAGE).


    product, please go to the

    35. The new flat is not . It’s too expensive (AFFORD)

    36. John is six years old. He’s very and full of life (ACT)

    37. My mother spent her in France (CHILD)

    38. I have made a few to your article (CORRECT)

    39. Every child should get a good (EDUCATE).


    40. Listen carefully to the before you go out ! (INSTRUCT)
    Prefix .Complete the sentences by writing the correct prefix in the blank space. You can use a dictionary to help you.

    dis- -in mis- re- un- under-

    1. I just can't believe it! The story is _____believable!

    2. No, that answer is _____correct. It is wrong.

    3. Let's look at this information again. We should _____view it before the test.

    4. I saw Allison just a moment ago, but now I can't find her! It seems that she _____appeared!

    5. Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't hear you correctly. I _____understood you.

    6. The subway does not go over the land like a normal train. It moves _____ground.

    1. Exercise B: Adjective suffixes


    Complete the words that describe the pictures below. Use the suffixes from the list.

    -able -ful -less

    1. The first woman is very tired. She wants to rest!

    The second woman can't stay still. She always wants to move! She is rest_____.

    2. The first dog isn't cute. He's a little scary!

    The second dog is very cute! He's ador_____!

    3. Jason writes lots of lists, so he always remembers what he has to do. He never forgets!

    But Melanie can't remember anything! She's very forget_____!

    Exercise C: Noun suffixes

    Complete the sentences that describe the pictures using the correct suffix. You can use a dictionary to help you.

    -dom -er -ment -ness

    1. I teach science in big a university. I am a physics teach_____.

    2. Sir Alan is King Richard's best knight. He is brave and strong. He is the most important knight in Richard's whole
    king_____!

    3. Henrietta is my best friend. She is wonderful! The best thing about her is her kind_____. She is always so nice to
    people!

    4. The kids always have fun together. They never disagree or have an argu_____.

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