FCE word formation

For questions 1- 8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.

grand ireland

Our Grand Ireland tour is ideal for visitors seeking a (1) ... tour of Eire's highlights. Stay in beautiful Killarney and tour the Ring of Kerry before proceeding to the rugged Cliffs of Moher and the Galway Coast. Overnight stops in Waterford and Dublin complete the circular highlights tour.
DAY 1. Afternoon sea (2) ... and overnight stop in the Waterford area.
DAY 2. Full day excursion around the (3) ... "Ring of Kerry". Landmarks along the way include the Gap of Dunloe Ireland's highest mountain, Carrauntouhill and (4) ... views across to the Dingle mountains. Waterville, a (5) ... haunt of Charlie Chaplin is a beautiful seaside town and an ideal place to stop for lunch. Return to Killarney via the (6) ... towns of Sneem and Kemare with a photo stop at "Ladies View".
DAY 3. Depart Killarney for Eire's rugged west coast. Head for Tralee and onwards to the scenic Dingle Bay. Dingle is a (7) ... fishing harbour once cited as 'the most beautiful place on earth', whose most famous (8) ... is Fungie the dolphin.

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[answer="COMPREHENSIVE" label="COMPREHEND"]

[answer="CROSSING" label="CROSS"]

[answer="FAMOUS" label="FAME"]

[answer="LOVELY" label="LOVE"]

[answer="FAVOURITE" label="FAVOUR"]

[answer="COLOURFUL" label="COLOUR"]

[answer="PICTURESQUE" label="PICTURE"]

[answer="RESIDENT" label="RESIDE"]

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ANSWER KEYS

GAP 1 (COMPREHENSIVE) ... seeking a comprehensive tour of Eire's highlights. Stay in beautiful Killarney and ... 
COMPREHEND => COMPREHENSIVE | VERB => ADJECTIVE
IVE => SUFFIX (IN ADJECTIVES) tending to; having the nature of. (EXPLOSIVE/ACTIVE/DESCRIPTIVE)
Root Words
1). This will be one of the most comprehensive reforms yet. COMPREHENS + IVE => ADJECTIVE
2). The words were too difficult to be comprehensible. COMPREHENS + IBLE => ADJECTIVE
3). Her behaviour was completely beyond comprehension. COMPREHENS + ION => NOUN

 

GAP 2 (CROSSING) ... Afternoon sea crossing and overnight stop in the Waterford area ... 
CROSS => CROSSING | VERB => NOUN 
ING => SUFFIX (IN NOUNS) action or process. (MEETING/SLEEPING/RUNNING)
Root Words
1). It was a very rough crossing. CROSS + ING => NOUN
2). At the crossroads we'll have to decide which road to take. CROSS + ROAD => COMPOUND NOUN
3). "Stop teasing my dog," he said crossly. CROSS + LY => ADVERB

 

GAP 3 (FAMOUS) ... around the famous "Ring of Kerry". Landmarks along the way include the Gap of Dunloe ... 
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

 

GAP 4 (LOVELY) ... Carrauntouhill and lovely views across to the Dingle mountains. Waterville, ... 
LOVE => LOVELY | VERB => ADVERB
LY => SUFFIX (IN ADVERBS) in a specified manner. (VIRTUALLY/SADLY/SLOWLY)
Root Words
1). She looked lovely in that dress. LOVE + LY => ADVERB
2). He is a lover of sport. LOV + ER => NOUN
3). Little George is a  lovable child. LOV + ABLE => ADJECTIVE

 

GAP 5 (FAVOURITE) ... Waterville, a favourite haunt of Charlie Chaplin is a beautiful seaside town and an ideal ... 
FAVOUR => FAVOURITE | NOUN => ADJECTIVE
ITE => SUFFIX (IN ADJECTIVES) (OPPOSITE/COMPOSITE/REQUISITE)
Root Words
1). Of all his works that is my favourite. FAVOUR + ITE => ADJECTIVE
2). They are having favourable reviews of their play. FAVOUR + ABLE => ADJECTIVE
3). She regarded my offer with disfavour. DIS + FAVOUR => NOUN

 

GAP 6 (COLOURFUL) ... Killarney via the colourful towns of Sneem and Kemare with a photo stop at ... 
COLOUR => COLOURFUL | NOUN => ADJECTIVE
FUL => SUFFIX (IN ADJECTIVES) having the quality of something or causing something. (FORGETFUL/PAINFUL/RESTFUL)
Root Words
1). She's rather a  colourless character. COLOUR + LESS => ADJECTIVE
2). He put green colouring in the icing. COLOUR + ING => NOUN
3). The old town is the most colourful part of Dublin. COLOUR + FUL => ADJECTIV

 

GAP 7 (PICTURESQUE) ... Dingle is a picturesque fishing harbour once cited as 'the most beautiful place on earth' ... 
PICTURE => PICTURESQUE | VERB => ADJECTIVE
ESQUE => SUFFIX (IN ADJECTIVES) in the style of. (STATUESQUE/KAFKAESQUE/DANTESQUE)
Root Words
1). The little old town was very picturesque. PICTUR + ESQUE => ADJECTIVE
2). I can't picture leaving my hometown now. PICTURE => VERB
3). She likes that picture of the two lions. PICTURE => NOUN

 

GAP 8 (RESIDENT) ... most famous resident is Fungie the dolphin. DAY 4. Excursion to explore the ... 
RESIDE => RESIDENT | VERB => NOUN
ENT => SUFFIX (IN NOUNS) the agent that performs an action. (OPPONENT/PRESIDENT/STUDENT)
Root Words
1). This district is mainly residential. RESIDENT + IAL => ADJECTIVE
2). He is now resident in Holland. RESID + ENT => NOUN
3). She spent two weeks at her winter residence. RESID + ENCE => NOUN