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.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam was founded as a fishing village around the 13th century. A dam was built on the river Amstel, hence the name Amsterdam, dam on the river Amstel. Then in 16th century, the Dutch war of (1) ... began against the Spanish rule. Although originally on the Spanish side, Amsterdam switched side in 1578. As a result, (2) ... of religion was reinstated, a very smart move at the time. (3) ... Jewish families from Spain and Portugal came to settle in the Netherlands. Merchants of Antwerp fled the (4) ... and ransacking of their city by the Spanish. The "Hugenotes" from France sought refuge in Amsterdam so they could practice their religion. But in Amsterdam nobody really had a (5) ..., as long as you were willing to pay your taxes and do your bit for economy. The 17th century was Amsterdam's Golden Age. Amsterdam's ships sailed to Indonesia, Brazil and Africa, gathering an (6) ... Empire in the process. This was also the same century as Rembrandt and the (7) ... of the Canals. Amsterdam became the most (8) ... port in the world and an international centre for banking.
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[answer="INDEPENDENCE" label="INDEPENDENT"]
[answer="FREEDOM" label="FREE"]
[answer="WEALTHY" label="WEALTH"]
[answer="DESTRUCTION" label="DESTROY"]
[answer="BELIEF" label="BELIEVE"]
[answer="IMPRESSIVE" label="IMPRESS"]
[answer="CONSTRUCTION" label="CONSTRUCT"]
[answer="IMPORTANT" label="IMPORT"]
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ANSWERS
GAP 1 (INDEPENDENCE) ... Dutch war of independence began against the Spanish rule. Although originally ...
INDEPENDENT => INDEPENDENCE | ADJECTIVE => NOUN
ENCE => SUFFIX (IN NOUNS) the action or state of. (CONFIDENCE/DEPENDENCE/REFERENCE)
Root Words
1). He is completely independent and receives no money from his family. IN + DEPENDENT => ADJECTIVE
2). A child is dependent on his parents. DEPEND + ENT => ADJECTIVE
3). I'm sure she'll remember to buy the food - she's very dependable. DEPEND + ABLE => ADJECTIVE
GAP 2 (FREEDOM) ... As a result, freedom of religion was reinstated, a very smart move at ...
FREE => FREEDOM | ADJECTIVE => NOUN
DOM => SUFFIX (IN NOUNS) the condition or state of. (WISDOM//BOREDOM/FREEDOM).
Root Words
1). You can speak freely to a friend. FREE + LY => ADVERB
2). The prisoner was given his freedom. FREE + DOM => NOUN
3). You are free to do what you like. FREE => ADJECTIVE
GAP 3 (WEALTHY) ... at the time. Wealthy Jewish families from Spain and Portugal came to ...
WEALTH => WEALTHY | NOUN => ADJECTIVE
Y => SUFFIX (IN ADJECTIVES) having the qualities of something. (DUSTY/MUDDY/RUNNY)
Root Words
1). She is a woman of great wealth. WEALTH => NOUN
2). The Browns live in a wealthy suburb. WEALTH + Y => ADJECTIVE
3). Look, you live in an unwealthy country. UN + WEALTHY => ADJECTIVE
GAP 4 (DESTRUCTION) ... Antwerp fled the destruction and ransacking of their city by the Spanish. The ...
DESTROY => DESTRUCTION | VERB => NOUN
TION => SUFFIX (IN NOUNS) the action or state of. (COMPETITION//PERFECTION/HESITATION).
Root Words
1). Small children can be very destructive. DESTRUCT + IVE => ADJECTIVE
2). They are trying to save the old cinema from destruction. DESTRUC + TION => NOUN
3). He made me destroy all the files. DESTROY => VERB
GAP 5 (BELIEF) ... really had a belief, as long as you were willing to pay your taxes and do your bit for economy ...
BELIEVE => BELIEF | VERB => NOUN
INTERNAL CHANGE (IN NOUNS) (WIDE => WIDTH | SEE => SIGHT | CHOOSE => CHOICE)
Root Words
1). I have no belief in her ability to save us. BELIEF => NOUN
2). His good luck is unbelievable. UN + BELIEVABLE => ADJECTIVE
3). I'm a great believer in goodness. BELIEV + ER => NOUN
GAP 6 (IMPRESSIVE) ... gathering an impressive Empire in the process. This was also the same century ...
IMPRESS => IMPRESSIVE | VERB => ADJECTIVE
IVE => SUFFIX (IN ADJECTIVES) tending to; having the nature of. (EXPLOSIVE/ACTIVE/DESCRIPTIVE)
Root Words
1). The film made a great impression on her. IMPRESS + ION => NOUN
2). That was an impressive ceremony. IMPRESS + IVE => ADJECTIVE
3). Young people can be very impressionable. IMPRESSION + ABLE => ADJECTIVE
GAP 7 (CONSTRUCTION) ... Rembrandt and the construction of the Canals. Amsterdam became the most ...
CONSTRUCT => CONSTRUCTION | VERB => NOUN
ION => SUFFIX (IN NOUNS) the action or state of. (COMPETITION//PERFECTION/CONFESSION).
Root Words
1). A new road is under construction. CONSTRUCT + ION => NOUN
2). They are planning to construct a new stadium. CONSTRUCT => VERB
3). Their feedback was very constructive. CONSTRUCT + IVE => ADJECTIVE
GAP 8 (IMPORTANT) ... became the most important port in the the world and an international centre for banking. ...
IMPORT => IMPORTANT | VERB => ADJECTIVE
ANT => SUFFIX (IN ADJECTIVES) that is or does something. (SIGNIFICANT/TOLERANT/IRRELEVANT)
Root Words
1). Catherine has an important job. IMPORT + ANT => ADJECTIVE
2). This is a matter of great importance. IMPORT + ANCE => NOUN
3). This company is the EU largest importer of agricultural produce. IMPORT + ER => NOUN