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Use of English

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

50 minC1c1use_of_englishtheatre-performance-live-artsword formationkey word transformationstheatreperformance

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 theatre, performance & live arts.

Part 1 — Word formation

Instructions: Read the text below. Use the word in CAPITALS to form a word that fits in the gap in the same sentence.

  1. The lead actress gave a truly __ performance that left the entire audience in tears. SPECTACLE
  2. Despite the __ of the production, the critics were unanimous in their praise. SUCCESSFUL
  3. The play was a __ of light and sound, creating a truly immersive atmosphere. MAGICAL
  4. There was a sense of __ among the cast members as they waited for the curtain to rise. EXPECTANT
  5. The director is known for his __ approach to classical texts, often challenging traditional interpretations. INNOVATE
  6. The sudden __ of the lights caused a moment of confusion during the opening scene. DISAPPEAR
  7. It is __ that such a small community theatre can produce such high-quality work. REMARK
  8. The script was written with great __, capturing the nuances of human emotion perfectly. CARE

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. He rarely saw such a breathtakingly beautiful stage design. RARELY → ________ breathtakingly beautiful stage design.

2. She had just finished her monologue when the lights went out. SOONER → No _____ her monologue than the lights went out. 3. It was not until the final act that the true identity of the killer was revealed. UNTIL → Not ____ the true identity of the killer was revealed. 4. I had seldom witnessed such an emotional response from an audience. SELDOM → _____ such an emotional response from an audience. 5. He didn't realise the importance of the role until he was cast. ONLY → Only ____ the importance of the role. 6. They had hardly started the rehearsal when the power cut occurred. HARDLY → Hardly ________ the rehearsal when the power cut occurred.

Answer key

  1. spectacular
  2. success
  3. magic
  4. expectancy
  5. innovative
  6. disappearance
  7. remarkable
  8. carefulness
  9. Rarely did he see
  10. sooner had she finished
  11. until the final act was
  12. Seldom had I witnessed
  13. when he was cast did he realise
  14. had they started