Word Formation Exercise 41

Vocabulary exercise for B1, B2 learners.

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

1. The students need their parents’ __________ to go on the school trip. PERMIT

2. We need to stop having so many long meetings. They’re such an __________ use of time and energy. EFFICIENCY

3. That’s __________ right now so let’s not waste time on it. RELEVANT

4. There is absolutely no __________ for that kind of behaviour. JUSTIFY

Scroll down for the answers.

If you are teaching English, these exercises could also be used as fillers or extra homework. Most students seem to love this type of English practice.

If you or your students are taking the B2 First exam, check out the rest of my Word Formation exercises. They are quick to do and a great way to find knowledge gaps. My best advice, however, is always for students to be avid readers – then these exercises will be a breeze, plus it will give them a big advantage when it comes to exams, and life, in fact!

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

Answers

1. permission
2. inefficient
3. irrelevant
4. justification