Word formation
You will read a short text which has 10 gaps in total. For each gap you have to use a given 'stem' word to make the correct form of the missing word. In the exam you transfer your answer to a special answer sheet. Part 3 tests your knowledge of the way words are formed in English, including the addition of prefixes and suffixes, the formation of compound words, 'internal changes' and the spelling rules associated with all these changes!
Dos and don'ts
Don't leave the answer sheet blank for any question. Remember that you may have to make 2 changes to the stem word. Make sure your spelling is correct, or you won't get a mark. Check if the meaning is positive or negative, singular or plural, or whether a spelling change is required.
How to improve
Record all the different forms of a word in your vocabulary notebook. When reading a text in English try to divide long words into their stem/root, prefix and suffix. When doing test exercises on your own you should use a dictionary to check the spelling of your answer is correct. FREE Word Bank for a different word formation exercise every day
Practice:
FCE
http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/fce/students/tests/2_wfmtst4.htm
http://www.examenglish.com/FCE/fce_use_of_english_part3_test2.htm
http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/strategy/wform/cross.htm
CAE
http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/tests/wfts3.htm
http://www.examenglish.com/CAE/cae_use_of_english_part3.htm
See more:
http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/strategy/p3pt3a.htm
Dos and don'ts
Don't leave the answer sheet blank for any question. Remember that you may have to make 2 changes to the stem word. Make sure your spelling is correct, or you won't get a mark. Check if the meaning is positive or negative, singular or plural, or whether a spelling change is required.
How to improve
Record all the different forms of a word in your vocabulary notebook. When reading a text in English try to divide long words into their stem/root, prefix and suffix. When doing test exercises on your own you should use a dictionary to check the spelling of your answer is correct. FREE Word Bank for a different word formation exercise every day
Practice:
FCE
http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/fce/students/tests/2_wfmtst4.htm
http://www.examenglish.com/FCE/fce_use_of_english_part3_test2.htm
http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/strategy/wform/cross.htm
CAE
http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/tests/wfts3.htm
http://www.examenglish.com/CAE/cae_use_of_english_part3.htm
See more:
http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/strategy/p3pt3a.htm