C1 Advanced

Word Formation Worksheet 1

For each question, fill the space or spaces in the sentence using the base word given in bold
below. 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. Many people often make a ______________ between London and New York
compare

2. This book ______________ as a series of lectures about shipwrecks, which were given
two decades ago.
origin

3. There are power stations across Europe that use the ______________ rise and fall of the
ocean tides.
day

4. If you weren't so ______________ of Ben, he'd be happier to spend time with you.
critic

5. Don't you find it ______________ how Jeremy always comes to work looking so untidy?
intrigue

6. Doctors say a glass of warm milk before bedtime can result in a more ______________
night's sleep.
rest

7. Tim-Berners Lee has received many awards as the ______________ of the world wide
web.
invent

8. On the final day, we visited the ______________ Victoria Falls and then flew home.
majesty