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101 WORD

TRANSFORMATION SENTENCES

Hi and welcome to 101 Word Transformation Sentences. First of all, I’d like to thank you personally for downloading this ebook. I put a lot of effort into researching and writing and I appreciate your interest. This book contains 101 sentences to practice FCE’s Use of English Part 3 , i.e. word transformation.

• Who’s this ebook for?

Ideally, if you’re downloading this ebook, you’re either an English teacher or a student. If you’re a teacher, you don’t need any further explanations; if you’re a student, however, you should know that this book provides you with tons of practice for UoE Part 3 of the First (FCE) exam. In order to make the most of the sentences in this book, you should already be familiar with this part of the exam and with some word transformation rules and techniques. These aren’t explained here, but you can read some on the blog (click below to read on the blog):

- (^) Word Formation: The Basics - (^) Word Transformation #1: Nouns & Suffixes - (^) Word Transformation #2: Adjectives & Suffixes - (^) Word Transformation #3: 10 Nouns Ending in -TH

• How to go about this ebook?

101 sentences is a little too much to do in one single day if what you want is to really improve and understand what the changes are and why they happen. If I were to use this book to learn and study, I would do around 10-11 a day. That way you can really focus on each word and its derivatives. Don’t overdo it and, especially, don’t overdo it without making practice useful.

• Why these particular words?

The words used in this book have been selected from past Cambridge English exams and from my own experience as an English teacher preparing students for First (FCE). The words in this ebook are extremely common in the exams and knowing them will undoubtedly help you pass the exam more easily. www.KeepSmilingEnglish.com

101 WORD

TRANSFORMATION SENTENCES

Instructions: use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits the gap in the same sentence. Example: I was terribly (TERRIBLE) tired after all that exercise.

1. It was ________________ (BITTER) cold, so I decided to go back and get my coat.
2. John had nothing to do with the accident, at least to my ________________ (KNOW).
3. Even the ________________ (TOUGH) players couldn’t beat him.
4. After plenty of ________________ (SCIENCE) research, they discovered a cure for his illness.
5. I can’t even begin to imagine the ________________ (SUFFER) you have been through.
6. A group of good old friends were having a good time while chatting ________________ (COMFORT).
7. ________________ (LIKE) many other species, penguins remain faithful to their partner throughout their entire life.
8. The hotel room was inexpensive and ________________ (RELATIVE) clean.
9. Jack’s a very ________________ (ENERGY) person, always willing to do some physical activity.
10. If you have ________________ (ADDITION) questions, you should ask them at the end of the class.
11. I could feel the ________________ (WARM) of the sun on my face.

12. I have never been to a ________________ (TROPIC) beach before. This is my first time.
13. Joanne is a ________________ (DELIGHT) woman and is always willing to give people a hand.
14. Remember that you have to make a ________________ (CHOOSE) before midnight tonight.
15. He gave an ________________ (IMPRESS) speech during his farewell party.
16. I don’t think your parents think very ________________ (HIGH) of me, do you? I can tell by the way the look at me.
17. The cathedral and the city walls are the main tourist ________________ (ATTRACT).
18. The city’s main celebration takes place ________________ (ANNUAL).
19. It was a dark, ________________ (STORM) night, so we decided to stay in and watch a film. 20.The film contains some strong violence scenes, so it’s ________________ (SUITABLE) for young children.
20. I could have ________________ (EASY) beat him, but I didn’t want to humiliate him.
21. People claim that Apple computers are more ________________ (RELY) than PCs, as they tend not to crash very often. 23.You need to study ________________ (REGULAR) or you’ll forget everything you’ve learnt so far.
22. ________________ (COAST) waters tend to be warmer than deeper ones. 25.The population seems to be ________________ (EVEN) distributed, as it is concentrated in the big cities, leaving rural areas almost deserted. 26.The ________________ (ECONOMY) development of the country depends largely on its textile industry.

41. It is quite ________________ (USUAL) to meet someone who is friends with a celebrity. 42.If you want to get a proper job, you should take more care of your ________________ (APPEAR). 43.Helen is a(n) ________________ (RELY) witness, as she was drunk when it all went down. 44.I’m sorry I couldn’t pick up the phone; I was in a ________________ (MEET). 45.Their great ________________ (VARY) made it difficult to make a choice. 46.He was employed as manager before being promoted to ________________ (DIRECT).
42. It seems to me that every ________________ (INHABIT) was at the demonstration yesterday. 48.I’m really sorry, but I didn’t really have a ________________ (CHOOSE). 49.Hopefully, these measures will lead to economic ________________ (GROW). 50.We’re still friends despite our minor ________________ (AGREE).
43. This capital city has a high rate of ________________ (EMPLOY) , which isn’t easy to achieve.
44. I’m sorry, but I think we just got ________________ (LOSE). 53.Most Mondays I arrive late because of my ________________ (ABILITY) to get up early. 54.This is a very important ________________ (DECIDE) , so sleep on it and give me an answer tomorrow. 55.It’s not difficult to set up a successful business in this ________________ (GROW) economy. 56.He’s had a really ________________ (PROSPER) shop ever since he dropped out of college.

57. I am ________________ (FREQUENT) asked what my political views are, but I don’t like to answer that question. 58.The dance was ________________ (IMPRESS) performed by the Cirque du Soleil. 59.The couch was really ________________ (COMFORT) , so I couldn’t sleep well. 60.Did you have a good ________________ (FLY) back to Spain?
58. The phone had been ________________ (CONNECT) all the time, so it was out of battery. 62.It is becoming ________________ (INCREASE) difficult to find regular blood donors. 63.We should make some ________________ (IMPROVE) to the house before the winter. 64.I really love this flat, despite our ________________ (NOISE) neighbours.
59. The pub was ________________ (CROWDED) , so we decided to head home.
60. ________________ (FORTUNATE) , we missed the train, so we also missed the concert.
61. Madrid’s underground scheme is ________________ (EXTREME) well planned out. 68.It was that ________________ (ATTRACT) , young woman who entered the shop. 69.All ________________ (TOUR) are warned against pickpockets. 70.Joanne, I am extremely sorry for your ________________ (LOSE).
62. Among his many ________________ (ACHIEVE) , winning this competition clearly takes the cake.
63. The factory had to close yesterday because all the ________________ (EMPLOY) went on strike.
64. Bullfighting is a ________________ (TRADITION) practice in Spain.

91. The organisation has been in ________________ (EXIST) for over a decade. 92.His flatmate disappeared in ________________ (MYSTERY) circumstances. 93.I didn’t mean to hit you; I ________________ (ACCIDENT) let go of the racket. 94.I’m sorry, but there is no ________________ (PROVE) to support your arguments. 95.In ________________ (CONCLUDE) , we ought not to have left you home alone. 96.After ________________ (ANALYSE) the crime scene, the police still had no real clues.
92. It is highly ________________ (LIKELY) to find water in a sand desert. 98.After so much research, none of the ________________ (SCIENCE) had found a cure. 99.I was ________________ (DOUBT) I’d made the right call.
93. In ________________ (ADD) to having missed the meeting, he didn’t even apologise. 101.It’s always easier to tell the ________________ (TRUE) , don’t you think?

KEY

1. bitterly (adverb)
2. knowledge (noun)
3. toughest (superlative adjective)
4. scientific (adjective)
5. suffering (noun)
6. comfortably (adverb)
7. Unlike (preposition)
8. relatively (adverb)
9. energetic (adjective)
10. additional (adjective)
11. warmth (noun)
12. tropical (adjective)
13. delightful (adjective)
14. choice (noun)
15. impressive (adjective)
16. highly (adverb)
17. attractions (noun)
18. annually (adverb)
19. stormy (adjective)
20. unsuitable (adjective)
21. easily (adverb)
22. reliable (adjective)
23. regularly (adverb)
24. Coastal (adjective)
25. unevenly (adverb)
26. economic (adjective)
27. growth (noun)
28. arrival (noun)
29. employment (noun)
30. concentration (noun)
31. remarkable (adjective)
32. Industrial (adjective)
33. expansion (noun)
34. scientist (noun)
35. reminder (noun)
    36. importance (noun)
    37. punctually (adverb)
    38. anxious (adjective)
    39. unable (adjective) 40.anger (noun)
    40. unusual (adjective)
    41. appearance (noun) 43.unreliable (adjective) 44.meeting (noun)
    42. variety (noun) 46.director (noun)
    43. inhabitant (noun) 48.choice (noun) 49.growth (noun) 50.disagreement(s) (noun)
    44. employment (noun)
    45. lost (adjective)
    46. inability (noun)
    47. decision (noun)
    48. growing (adjective)
    49. prosperous (adjective)
    50. frequently (adverb)
    51. impressively (adverb)
    52. uncomfortable (adjective) 60.flight (noun)
    53. disconnected (adjective)
    54. increasingly (adverb)
    55. improvements (noun)
    56. noisy (adjective)
    57. crowded (adjective) 66.Unfortunately (adverb)
    58. extremely (adverb)
    59. attractive (adjective)
    60. tourists (noun)
    61. loss (noun)
    62. achievements (noun)
    63. employees (noun)
    64. traditional (adjective)
    65. succeed (verb)
    66. disappearance (noun)
    67. originally (adverb)
    68. communication (noun)
    69. communicative (adjective)
    70. shortly (adverb) 80.extraordinary (adjective)
    71. freezing (adjective)
    72. assistance (noun)
    73. equipment (noun)
    74. lonely (adjective)
    75. Hopefully (adverb)
    76. friendly (adjective)
    77. friendship (noun)
    78. hotter (comparative adjective)
    79. poisonous (adjective) 90.reasonable (adjective)
    80. existence (noun)
    81. mysterious (adjective)
    82. accidentally (adverb) 94.proof (noun)
    83. conclusion (noun)
    84. analysing (verb)
    85. unlikely (adjective)
    86. scientists (noun)
    87. doubtful (adjective)
    88. addition (noun)
    89. truth (noun)