Word Formation: ADJECTIVES (B2) (with printable PDF)

Vocabulary exercise for B2 students

Use the word in capitals to form an adjective which fits the gap.

1. Thanks so much for the gift. It was very __________ of you. THOUGHT

2. The weather was __________ but we didn’t let it spoil our holiday. MISERY

3. I don’t like John much as he can be quite __________ sometimes. FRIEND

4. Ella had a very good sleep last night so she feels much more __________ today. ENERGY

5. Buying a late night flight is usually more __________ . ECONOMY

6. __________ studies have shown that reading can significantly reduce stress. SCIENCE

7. Keith often turns up late to meetings. He is quite ________ . RELY

8. Texting on your phone while driving is __________. RESPONSE

9. You’re going to Madagascar? You lucky thing! I’m so ____________ . ENVY

10. If you rush your English exam, it is easy to make __________ mistakes. CARE

11. Liam and Lucy are very ____________. They hate losing. COMPETE

12. The scandal could mean the end of his ________ career. POLITICS

13. There are so many interesting things to see in the city. The list is _________ . END

14. Blue whales are absolutely ____________. They can be around thirty metres long! MASS

15. We were extremely ____________ that we’d passed the exam as it was pretty difficult. RELIEF


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Answers

1. thoughtful
2. miserable
3. unfriendly
4. energetic
5. economical
6. scientific
7. unreliable
8. irresponsible
9. envious
10. careless
11. competitive
12. political
13. endless
14. massive
15. relieved

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