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.

diamonds are forever

Diamonds are the most prized and (1) ... valued of gemstones. Throughout history they have been admired by royalty and worn as a symbol of (2) ..., courage and invincibility. Over the centuries the diamond acquired unique status as the ultimate gift of love, in myth and (3) .... It is the hardest known substance yet has the simplest chemical (4) ..., consisting of crystallised carbon, the chemical element that is fundamental to all life. Diamonds come in many colours and their (5) ... properties are stunning. They disperse light into the colours of the rainbow, and sparkle far more than any other gemstone. First mined in India over 4000 years ago, diamonds were used to decorate (6) ... objects, serve as a talisman against evil and a (7) ... in battle. Buddhists also recognised the deep (8) ... significance accorded the diamonds in ancient Buddhist scriptures, including the 'Diamond Sutra' which states that truth is eternal, just like the diamond.

 

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[answer="HIGHLY" label="HIGH"]

[answer="STRENGTH" label="STRONG"]

[answer="REALITY" label="REAL"]

[answer="COMPOSITION" label="COMPOSE"]

[answer="OPTICAL" label="OPTICS"]

[answer="RELIGIOUS" label="RELIGION"]

[answer="PROTECTOR" label="PROTECT"]

[answer="SYMBOLIC" label="SYMBOL"]

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ANSWER keys

GAP 1 (HIGHLY) ... the most prized and highly valued of gemstones. Throughout history they have ...
HIGH => HIGHLY | ADJECTIVE => ADVERB
LY => SUFFIX (IN ADVERBS) in a specified manner. (VIRTUALLY/SADLY/SLOWLY) 
Root Words
1). John is the same height as his brother. HIGH => HEIGHT (INTERNAL CHANGE)
2). He is a highly educated man. HIGH + HIGHLY => ADVERB
3). There are fears that the march will heighten racial tension. HIGH => HEIGHTEN => VERB

 

GAP 2 (STRENGTH) ... worn as a symbol of strength, courage and invincibility. Over the centuries the diamond acquired ... 
STRONG => STRENGTH | ADJECTIVE => NOUN (INTERNAL CHANGE) 
INTERNAL CHANGE (IN NOUNS) (WIDE => WIDTH | SEE => SIGHT | CHOOSE => CHOICE)
Root Words
1). He did exercises to strengthen his muscles. STRENGTH + EN => VERB
2). Her greatest strength is her sense of humour. STRONG => STRENGTH (INTERNAL CHANGE)
3). Jack was strongly opposed to the idea. STRONG + LY => ADVERB

 

GAP 3 (REALITY) ... students to expand their reality of their subjects while at the same time broadening their ... 
REAL => REALITY | ADJECTIVE => NOUN
ITY => SUFFIX (IN NOUNS) the quality or state of. (PURITY/STABILITY/COMPLEXITY)
Root Words
1). I was glad to get back to reality after hearing the ghost story. REAL + ITY => NOUN
2). That's a really nice car. REAL + LY => ADVERB
3). You won't get your things into the van - be realistic! REALIST + IC => ADJECTIVE

 

GAP 4 (COMPOSITION) ... while at the same time composition their appreciation for global life and culture. Italy is ... 
COMPOSE => COMPOSITION | VERB => NOUN
ITION => SUFFIX (IN NOUNS) the action or state of. (DEFINITION/PROHIBITION/PROPOSITION)
Root Words
1). Ludwig van Beethoven was one of the greatest composers in musical history. COMPOSE + R => NOUN 
2). This painting has an orderly composition. COMPOS(E) + ITION => NOUN
3). This book presents the statistical analysis of compositional data sets. COMPOSITION + AL => ADJECTIVE

 

GAP 5 (OPTICAL) ... many colours and their optical properties are stunning. They disperse light into the ... 
OPTICS => OPTICAL | NOUN => ADJECTIVE
AL => SUFFIX (IN ADJECTIVES) connected with. (MAGICAL//GEOGRAPHICAL/FICTIONAL).
Root Words
1). The optician mended my spectacles. OPTIC + IAN => NOUN
2). She thought she could see water but it was an optical illusion. OPTIC + AL => ADJECTIVE
3). Touch screens use ARclear® optically clear silicone adhesives. OPTICAL + LY => ADVERB

 

GAP 6 (RELIGIOUS) ... used to decorate religious objects, serve as a talisman against evil and a ... 
RELIGION => RELIGIOUS | NOUN => ADJECTIVE
OUS => SUFFIX (IN ADJECTIVES) having the nature or quality of. (POISONOUS/MARVELLOUS/FABULOUS)
Root Words
1). She exercises religiously every morning. RELIGIOUS + LY => ADVERB
2). What is the significance of a Church in a religionless world? RELIGION + LESS => ADJECTIVE
3). He doesn't share her religious beliefs. RELIGI(ON) + OUS => ADJECTIVE

 

GAP 7 (PROTECTOR) ... against evil and a protector in battle. Buddhists also recognised the deep ... 
PROTECT => PROTECTOR | VERB => NOUN
OR => SUFFIX (IN NOUNS) a person or thing that. (CONDUCTOR/REDACTOR/ACTOR)
Root Words
1). This kind of lock will give extra protection against burglary. PROTECT + ION => NOUN
2). Parents are naturally protective towards their children. PRPTECT + IVE => ADJECTIVE
3). She sees her older brother as her protector. PROTECT + OR => NOUN

 

GAP 8 (SYMBOLIC) ... recognised the deep symbolic significance accorded the diamonds in ancient Buddhist ... 
SYMBOL => SYMBOLIC | NOUN => ADJECTIVE
IC => SUFFIX (IN ADJECTIVES) of or relating to. (SCENIC/ECONOMIC/SPECIFIC)
Root Words
1). The sculpture is full of symbolism. SYMBOL + ISM => NOUN
2). Wedding rings symbolise everlasting love. SYMBOL + ISE => VERB
3). The number 7 has symbolic importance. SYMBOL + IC => ADJECTIVE