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Word formation

Vocabulary · B2 · 8 printable sheets, each with an answer key.

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  1. Sheet 1 · 20 minWord formation: noun suffixesMeet the most common noun suffixes, choose the correct noun, then form nouns from stems in capitals.Free
  2. Sheet 2 · 20 minWord formation: adjective suffixesChoose between similar adjectives (economic or economical?) and form adjectives with -ful, -less, -ous, -able and -ive.Premium
  3. Sheet 3 · 20 minWord formation: negative prefixesLearn when to use un-, in-, im-, il-, ir- and dis-, check common opposites and form negatives from stems.Premium
  4. Sheet 4 · 20 minWord formation: forming verbsForm verbs from adjectives and nouns with -en, -ise, -ify and en-, then use them in a short proposal.Premium
  5. Sheet 5 · 20 minWord formation: word familiesStudy complete word families, use two forms of the same stem in context and choose the right part of speech.Premium
  6. Sheet 6 · 20 minWord formation: exam-style articleAn exam-style word formation task in a short article about boredom, then comprehension and a personal response.Premium
  7. Sheet 7 · 20 minWord formation: prefixes of meaningMatch over-, under-, mis-, re-, pre- and co- to their meanings, then use them in sentences and choices.Premium
  8. Sheet 8 · 20 minWord formation: review challengeSpot incorrect word forms, rewrite sentences using a form of the word in capitals and write a short description.Premium