Forming abstract nouns 1
DID YOU KNOW?
Word formation is worth more exam marks than most students realize.
Cambridge Use of English Part 3 is entirely dedicated to word formation — you’re given a base word and must produce the correct form to fit the sentence. Forming abstract nouns from other word classes (adding suffixes like -tion, -ness, -ity, -ment) is one of the most tested transformations at B2 and C1.
IELTS and TOEFL writing also reward lexical variety — and the ability to shift between to inform, information, and informative in the same paragraph demonstrates the kind of range that pushes scores into Band 7+ or TOEFL 24+. This exercise trains that flexibility directly.
Word formation is worth more exam marks than most students realize.
Cambridge Use of English Part 3 is entirely dedicated to word formation — you’re given a base word and must produce the correct form to fit the sentence. Forming abstract nouns from other word classes (adding suffixes like -tion, -ness, -ity, -ment) is one of the most tested transformations at B2 and C1.
IELTS and TOEFL writing also reward lexical variety — and the ability to shift between to inform, information, and informative in the same paragraph demonstrates the kind of range that pushes scores into Band 7+ or TOEFL 24+. This exercise trains that flexibility directly.
1. They fought for their . (free)✓
2. They had to file for . (bankrupt)✓
3. After she gave birth, everyone thought that suited her well. (mother)✓
4. He tried , but she wasn't impressed. (flatter)✓
5. He was surprised to learn that was still a problem in that part of the world. (pirate)✓
6. He chose over cowardice. (brave)✓
7. I take in what I do. (proud)✓
8. Why don't you just tell the ? (true)✓
9. He doesn't realize that is never attractive. (cruel)✓
10. I was baffled by his . I had always considered him such a worldly person. (ignorant)✓
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