Vocabulary Exercise: Word Formation (1) (B1,B2) (with printable PDF)

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Word Formation (1)

Use the word in capitals to form a new word which fits the gap. Scroll down for the answers.

1.  You need to put your _______ at the bottom of every page.  SIGN

2.  If Roger says he’ll be there at nine, then he ‘ll be there at nine.  He’s very _______ .  RELY

3.  I couldn’t get on the bus because it was very ______ .  CROWD

4. The hotel is going to ______ its rooms. It looks too old-fashioned. MODERN

Would you like to print out the exercise? This worksheet includes exercises 1 to 4.

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Answers

1. signature  2. reliable  3. crowded 4. modernise (UK) / modernize (US/UK)
   
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