Word Formation Exercise 35

Vocabulary exercise for B1, B2 learners.

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

1. I added two _______ of sugar to the cake mixture. SPOON

2. The restaurant is __________ trying to stay in business. DESPAIR

3. The food, the lovely rooms and the _______ of the hotel staff made our stay very enjoyable. FRIEND

4. Ingrid was thrilled to be offered a job as she had been __________ for almost two years. EMPLOY



Another way to build your vocabulary skills is by doing my Happy Ending Vocabulary Quizzes.

If you’re taking the B2 First exam, or you just want to put your vocabulary knowledge to the test, here are all of my Word Formation exercises

You may also want to check out my Key Word Transformation Exercises which test your grammar AND vocabulary skills.

Answers

1. spoonfuls
2. desperately
3. friendliness
4. unemployed

Did you put ‘friendship’ for question 3? If you did, don’t worry, I’m sure you’re not alone!

The difference between friendliness and friendship

Friendliness is being kind and welcoming to others.

Friendship, on the other hand, is a relationship, so it takes time to develop. Friendship is a close, mutual bond with trust and affection.

Friendliness can of course lead to friendship, though 🙂