Word Formation Exercise 40

Vocabulary exercise for B1, B2 learners.

Use the word in capitals to form a new word which fits the gap. 

1. Her name is Elizabeth but she __________ it to Liza. SHORT

2. Catherine Zeta Jones is a __________ actress who has starred in films such as “Chicago”, ” Traffic” and “The Terminal”. WALES

3. We are __________ that the project will be a success. OPTIMIST

4. __________ speaking, I am more productive in the office. PERSON


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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. shortens
2. Welsh
3. optimistic
4. Personally