Cambridge B2 First

B2 First - Word Formation Exercise 3

For each question, fill the space in the sentence using the base word given in bold at the end. The required word may be a noun, adverb, adjective or verb and it may be either positive (e.g. helpful) or negative (e.g. unhelpful).


1. Buying and selling antiques can be a very hobby if you know how to find a good bargain.
profit

2. We were left without any money for the last part of our holiday because we had the cost of the train ticket to Norway.
estimate

3. Mr. Transom stared at the group of students talking in the corner and they shut up immediately.
cross

4. Jennings is so enthusiastic about the game that his enthusiasm spreads to his team-mates and the result is usually a strong performance.
wonder

5. I think I was sacked and have decided to bring the company to court.
fair

6. Have you seen my handbag John? It seems to have totally !
appear

7. You know your father is the most person in the world. He is sure to be wearing one of his old sweaters to the party.
fashion

8. People will need to see provable information before they can believe in something like life on other planets.
science

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