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Keep Smiling English Use of English Part 3 - First 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 Keep Smiling English Use of English Part 3 - First • Can I copy, photocopy or edit this ebook? Yes, yes and no, please You can copy, share and distribute this ebook as you wish You can print it and photocopy it to use it at home or with your students However, I’d rather you didn’t edit the book in anyway The content in this book belongs to Keep Smiling English and it should be shared as is If you’d like to edit some of it, please get in touch with me before you do so Thanks! • Did you spot any mistakes? If you spotted a mistake, please let me know I hate typos and other mistakes, but I’m only human! If you let me know, I’ll correct it straight away! Without further ado, I’ll let you get on with your work I wish you the best and hope you enjoy this ebook :-) Keep Smiling English www.keepsmilingenglish.com director@keepsmilingenglish.com www.KeepSmilingEnglish.com Keep Smiling English Use of English Part 3 - First 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 Photocopiable www.KeepSmilingEnglish.com Keep Smiling English Use of English Part 3 - First 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 21 I could have (EASY) beat him, but I didn’t want to humiliate him 22 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 24. (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 Photocopiable www.KeepSmilingEnglish.com Keep Smiling English Use of English Part 3 - First 27 Hair (GROW) seems to be influenced by a good diet and other healthy habits 28.Some animals start hibernating upon winter’s (ARRIVE) 29.The number of people in paid (EMPLOY) has more or less doubled since 1990 30.A great deal of (CONCENTRATE) is needed in order to pass a driving test 31 His achievements become even more (REMARK) when you learn that he was born blind 32. (INDUSTRY) pollution is responsible for a number of health issues 33.The rapid (EXPAND) of some cities is forcing people to drive more often than they used to 34.Einstein is probably the most brilliant (SCIENCE) of all time 35.The news on TV is usually a (REMIND) of how badly politics work 36.The (IMPORTANT) of investing in education cannot be overstated 37 Please, try to arrive (PUNCTUAL) I really hate waiting around doing nothing 38.Some people get very (ANXIETY) about their exam results 39.I caught him red-handed and he was (ABLE) to provide a good excuse 40.Given his bad temper, he decided to see an (ANGRY) management therapist Photocopiable www.KeepSmilingEnglish.com Keep Smiling English Use of English Part 3 - First 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) 47 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) 51 This capital city has a high rate of (EMPLOY), which isn’t easy to achieve 52 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 Photocopiable www.KeepSmilingEnglish.com Keep Smiling English Use of English Part 3 - First 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? 61 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 65 The pub was (CROWDED), so we decided to head home 66. (FORTUNATE), we missed the train, so we also missed the concert 67 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) 71 Among his many (ACHIEVE), winning this competition clearly takes the cake 72 The factory had to close yesterday because all the (EMPLOY) went on strike 73 Bullfighting is a (TRADITION) practice in Spain Photocopiable www.KeepSmilingEnglish.com Keep Smiling English Use of English Part 3 - First 74 If you want to (SUCCESS) in life, you must work very hard 75 The girl’s (APPEAR) ruined her parents life for good 76.I (ORIGINAL) planned to study Art, but I finally went for English Teaching 77 I think there’s been a lack of (COMMUNICATE) between us 78.He is an extrovert, (COMMUNICATE) person, isn’t he? 79.They got married (SHORT) after he proposed to her 80.Studying more than two degrees at once is a truly (ORDINARY) feat 81 It was (FREEZE) cold when we left the club at five in the morning 82.If you require my (ASSIST), do let me know 83.Who was in charge of collecting all the (EQUIP)? 84.I was feeling miserable and (LONE) after our breakup 85. (HOPE), I’ll be free this weekend, so I’m looking forward to painting the town red 86.He is really (FRIEND) and sociable, so we hit it off immediately 87 Our (FRIEND) is based on trust, as should all relationships be 88.It was actually a lot (HOT) outside than I had imagined 89.Are you positive these mushrooms aren’t (POISON)? 90.Try to be (REASON) and understand what I’m trying to explain to you Photocopiable www.KeepSmilingEnglish.com Keep Smiling English Use of English Part 3 - First 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 97 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 100 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? 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 Use of English Part 3 - First 1 bitterly (adverb) 36 importance (noun) 69 tourists (noun) 2 knowledge (noun) 37 punctually (adverb) 70 loss (noun) 3 toughest (superlative 38 anxious (adjective) 71 achievements (noun) 39 unable (adjective) 72 employees (noun) adjective) 40.anger (noun) 73 traditional (adjective) 4 scientific (adjective) 41 unusual (adjective) 74 succeed (verb) 5 suffering (noun) 42 appearance (noun) 75 disappearance (noun) 6 comfortably (adverb) 43 unreliable (adjective) 76 originally (adverb) 7 Unlike (preposition) 44.meeting (noun) 77 communication (noun) 8 relatively (adverb) 45 variety (noun) 78 communicative 9 energetic (adjective) 46.director (noun) 10 additional (adjective) 47 inhabitant (noun) (adjective) 11 warmth (noun) 48.choice (noun) 79 shortly (adverb) 12 tropical (adjective) 49.growth (noun) 80 extraordinary 13 delightful (adjective) 50 disagreement(s) 14 choice (noun) (adjective) 15 impressive (adjective) (noun) 81 freezing (adjective) 16 highly (adverb) 51 employment (noun) 82 assistance (noun) 17 attractions (noun) 52 lost (adjective) 83 equipment (noun) 18 annually (adverb) 53 inability (noun) 84 lonely (adjective) 19 stormy (adjective) 54 decision (noun) 85 Hopefully (adverb) 20 unsuitable (adjective) 55 growing (adjective) 86 friendly (adjective) 21 easily (adverb) 56 prosperous (adjective) 87 friendship (noun) 22 reliable (adjective) 57 frequently (adverb) 88 hotter (comparative 23 regularly (adverb) 58 impressively (adverb) 24 Coastal (adjective) 59 uncomfortable adjective) 25 unevenly (adverb) 89 poisonous (adjective) 26 economic (adjective) (adjective) 90.reasonable (adjective) 27 growth (noun) 60.flight (noun) 91 existence (noun) 28 arrival (noun) 61 disconnected 92 mysterious (adjective) 29 employment (noun) 93 accidentally (adverb) 30 concentration (noun) (adjective) 94.proof (noun) 31 remarkable (adjective) 62 increasingly (adverb) 95 conclusion (noun) 32 Industrial (adjective) 63 improvements (noun) 96 analysing (verb) 33 expansion (noun) 64 noisy (adjective) 97 unlikely (adjective) 34 scientist (noun) 65 crowded (adjective) 98 scientists (noun) 35 reminder (noun) 66 Unfortunatel y 99 doubtful (adjective) 100 addition (noun) Photocopiable (adverb) 101 truth (noun) 67 extremely (adverb) 68 attractive (adjective) www.KeepSmilingEnglish.com Keep Smiling English Use of English Part 3 - First GET MORE FREE EBOOKS AT keepsmilingenglish.com/ebooks Keep Smiling English www.keepsmilingenglish.com director@keepsmilingenglish.com www.KeepSmilingEnglish.com