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Use of English

Transformation, word formation and precision work in Cambridge C1 style.

50 minC1c1use_of_englishart-literature-creativityword formationkey word transformationc1 vocabularyart and literature

Lesson objectives

  • Improve grammatical precision and collocational control.
  • Practise exam-style transformations and word formation systematically.
  • Connect structure and lexis back to the unit theme of art, literature & creativity.

Part 1 — Word formation

Instructions: Read the text below. Use the word in CAPITALS at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. For C1 level, focus on complex suffixes and prefixes.

The local gallery has recently undergone a massive renovation, making it an _ (1) destination for art lovers. The exhibition, which showcases the _ (2) works of a young sculptor, has been met with widespread _ (3) from critics. While some argue that the use of digital media is a _ (4) of traditional techniques, others believe it adds a new layer of _ (5) to the creative process. The curator noted that the artist's ability to evoke such _ (6) emotions is truly unique. Despite the initial _ (7) regarding the cost of the installation, the public response has been overwhelmingly _ (8) positive.

  1. MUST
  2. VISION
  3. ADMIRE
  4. DEVALUATE
  5. COMPLEX
  6. POWER
  7. CONTROVERSY
  8. REMARK

Part 2 — Key word transformations

Instructions: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given.

1. The novelist, who won the Booker Prize last year, is releasing a new book. | WHOSE → The novelist, ____, is releasing a new book. 2. I didn't realise how much the painting was worth until I saw the auction results. | REALISING → Not ___ how much the painting was worth until I saw the auction results. 3. The sculpture was placed in the centre of the hall, which attracted many visitors. | WHICH → The sculpture, __ in the centre of the hall, attracted many visitors. 4. It was a very moving play that we saw last night. | THAT → The play __ last night was very moving. 5. The museum was closed because it was being renovated. | BEING → The museum, __, was closed to the public. 6. The poet wrote these verses during her travels in Italy. | WRITTEN → These verses, _____ during her travels in Italy, are quite famous.

Answer key

  1. unmistakable
  2. visionary
  3. admiration
  4. devaluation
  5. complexity
  6. powerful
  7. controversy
  8. remarkably
  9. whose Booker Prize was won
  10. realising did I realise
  11. placed
  12. that we saw
  13. being renovated
  14. written