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Use of English

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

50 minC1c1use_of_englishcontemporary-art-markets-controversyart marketcontroversyword formationkey word transformations

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 contemporary art, markets & controversy.

Unit 53: Contemporary Art, Markets & Controversy

Part 1 — Word formation

Instructions: Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in CAPITALS at the end of each line.

  1. The artist's latest installation has caused significant ____ among local critics. CONTROVERSY
  2. Many collectors believe that the ____ of the art market is driven by speculation rather than merit. VOLATILITY
  3. The museum's decision to sell the painting was met with widespread ____. DISAPPROVE
  4. Some argue that the ____ of modern art makes it difficult for the general public to connect with it. ABSTRACT
  5. The auction house's reputation was damaged due to the ____ of the artworks. AUTHENTIC
  6. There is a growing ____ that the current art market is unsustainable. BELIEVE
  7. The artist's work is often praised for its ____ and unique use of materials. INNOVATE
  8. The sudden ____ in the price of digital art caught many investors off guard. RISE

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. I really want to visit the Tate Modern more often. WHAT → _____ the Tate Modern is to visit more often. 2. Although the exhibition was controversial, it was incredibly thought-provoking. HAVING → ____ controversial, the exhibition was incredibly thought-provoking. 3. I didn't like the sculpture, but I respect the artist's vision. SAID → _____ that, I still respect the artist's vision. 4. It is the sheer scale of the installation that makes it so impressive. WHAT → ____ is the sheer scale of the installation. 5. I would prefer to see more experimental works in the gallery. WOULD → _____ more experimental works in the gallery. 6. The price of the painting was so high that no one could buy it. SUCH → _____ the price of the painting that no one could buy it.

Answer key

  1. controversy
  2. volatility
  3. disapproval
  4. abstraction
  5. authenticity
  6. belief
  7. innovation
  8. rise
  9. What I'd really like is
  10. Having said that the exhibition was
  11. Said that
  12. What makes it impressive
  13. Would I rather see
  14. Such was