CPE Word Formation Exercise 1
For each question, fill the space in the sentence using the base word given in bold at the end. The
required word may be a noun, adverb, adjective or verb and it may be either positive (e.g. helpful) or
negative (e.g. unhelpful).
1. You need to take three of these red pills __________.
2. He is being very __________ about his whereabouts last night.
3. It is his __________ which I find so unbelievable. He is normally such a truthful boy!
4. If you look on the other side of the cup, you will find a small __________ with the name of the
original manufacturer.
5. Reports on the invasion are still very unclear, as are the __________ of what this will prompt the
government to do.
6. The next time you are in a dark place in the countryside at night, look up at the night sky and wonder
at the __________ stars set out in the heavens before you.
day
mystery
honest
engrave
imply
number
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7. This new law will not only effect cinemas in the United States but could have dramatic and significant
effects on the film industry__________ .
8. As he was walking home late last night, Mr. Jones saw a strange__________ shape in the sky and
rang the police immediately.
world
sphere
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Answers…
Question 1 daily.
Question 2 mysterious.
Question 3 dishonesty.
Question 4 -engraving.
Question 5 implications.
Question 6: innumerable.
Question 7 – Incorrect. Actual Answer was: worldwide.
Question 8 – Incorrect. Actual Answer was: spherical.
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