Vocabulary Exercise: Word Formation (2) (with printable PDF)

For B1, B2 learners

Use the word in capitals to form a new word which fits the gap. Scroll down for a printable version (Exercises 1-4)

1.  _______ are working hard to find a cure.  SCIENCE

2.  It’s _______ whether John will play in tomorrow’s match.  DOUBT

3.  The film was really _______ so I turned off the television.  BORE

4. Please handle the sculptures very _______ as they are fragile and very expensive. CARE

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Answers

1. Scientists
2. doubtful
3. boring
4. carefully

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