FCE Word Formation Online Tests 4

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GAP 1 (REPUTATIONS) ... the contrasting reputations of Edinburgh and Glasgow, any travellers who haven't examined ... ↑_ _ _ _
REPUTE => REPUTATION(S) | NOUN => NOUN
ATION => SUFFIX (IN NOUNS) the action or process of doing something. (FASCINATION/PROVOCATION/DECORATION)
Root Words
1). That company has a bad reputation. REPUT + ATION => NOUN
2). I had heard of her disreputable business activities. DIS + REPUT + ABLE => ADJECTIVE
3). He is a reputable writer. REPUT + ABLE => ADJECTIVE

GAP 2 (PRIMARY) ... Scotland's two primary cities are only about 72 km (45 miles) apart, but almost everyone ... ↑_ _ _ _
PRIME => PRIMARY | NOUN => ADJECTIVE
ARY => SUFFIX (IN ADJECTIVES) connected with. (PLANETARY/LEGENDARY/SECONDARY)
Root Words
1). Her primary concern was for her children's safety. PRIM + ARY => ADJECTIVE
2). The person primarily responsible is the executive director. PRIM + ARILY => ADVERB
3). The shop is expensive because it's in a prime location. PRIME => ADJECTIVE

GAP 3 (DIFFERENCES) ... struck by their differences And although there is a good deal of competition (and some ... ↑_ _ _ _
DIFFER => DIFFERENCE(S) | VERB => NOUN
ENCE => SUFFIX (IN NOUNS) the action or state of. (CONFIDENCE/DEPENDENCE/REFERENCE)
Root Words
1). We had a difference of opinion. DIFFER + ENCE => NOUN
2). Dogs and cats may behave differently. DIFFERENT + LY => ADVERB
3). John is indifferent to other people's suffering. IN + DIFFERENT => ADJECTIVE

GAP 4 (COMPETITION) ... a good deal of competition (and some envy, too) between the two cities--like the Beatles' Lennon ... ↑_ _ _ _
COMPETE => COMPETITION | VERB => NOUN
ITION => SUFFIX (IN NOUNS) the action or state of. (DEFINITION/PROHIBITION/PROPOSITION)
Root Words
1). Most children are competitive. COMPETIT + IVE => ADJECTIVE
2). All 300 competitors finished the race. COMPETIT + ORS => NOUN
3). Have you entered the painting competition. COMPETIT + ION => NOUN

GAP 5 (PARTNERSHIP) ... bringing value to the partnership Both cities contribute mightily and equally to the ... ↑_ _ _ _
PARTNER => PARTNERSHIP | VERB => NOUN
SHIP => SUFFIX (IN NOUNS) the group of. (MEMBERSHIP/OWNERSHIP/CITIZENSHIP)
Root Words
1). They decided to go into partnership together. PARTNER + SHIP => NOUN
2). He was made a partner in the film. PARTNER => NOUN
3). He partnered his wife in the last dance. PARTNER + ED => VERB

GAP 6 (CULTURAL) ... equally to the cultural vibrancy of the nation. With this in mind, the country is planning... ↑_ _ _ _
CULTURE => CULTURAL | NOUN => ADJECTIVE
AL => SUFFIX (IN ADJECTIVES) connected with. (MAGICAL/HISTORICAL/VERBAL)
Root Words
1). The opera is very important for the cultural life of the city. CULTUR + AL => ADJECTIVE
2). David is a person of culture. CULTURE => NOUN
3). Culturally, the country has a lot to offer. CULTURAL + LY => ADVERB

GAP 7 (FREQUENCY) ... expanding the frequency of trains in the evening and contemplating running them past ... ↑_ _ _ _
FREQUENT => FREQUENCY | ADJECTIVE => NOUN
ENCY => SUFFIX (IN NOUNS) the state or quality of. (EFFICIENCY/DEPENDENCY/EXPECTANCY)
Root Words
1). She frequently arrived late. FREQUENT + LY => ADVERB
2). The teacher was surprised at the frequency of this mistake in the pupil's work. FREQU + ENCY => NOUN
3). Her visits the shopping centre became more infrequent. IN + FREQUENT => ADJECIVE

GAP 8 (FAMOUS) ... Edinburgh offers a famous and almost fairy-tale setting, with an imposing castle high on one ... ↑_ _ _ _
FAME => FAMOUS | NOUN => ADJECTIVE
OUS => SUFFIX (IN ADJECTIVES) having the quality of. (GLORIOUS/POISONOUS/GLAMOROUS)
Root Words
1). His music brought him fame. FAME => NOUN
2). The newspaper editorial defamed the actor. DE + FAME => VERB
3). The restaurant is famous for its luxury. FAM + OUS => ADJECTIVE

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