B2 · Vocabulary
Word Formation — Adjectives
Lesson Handout
Forming adjectives
⚠ FCE Part 3 often requires you to form an adjective. Common suffixes and the ability to add negative prefixes are essential skills.
Negative prefixes
⚠ At B2 level you must know when to add a negative prefix. The prefix changes depending on the root word.
Key adjective formations
Summary
B2 · Vocabulary
Word Formation — Adjectives
Worksheet
Name: ___________________________ Date: _______________
Form the correct adjective (10 points)
1. This packaging is made from fully ___________ materials. (SUSTAIN)
2. The new app is incredibly ___________ — even young children can use it. (ACCESS)
3. The rising cost of housing has made it ___________ for many young people. (AFFORD)
4. We need ___________ solutions to address the climate crisis. (INNOVATE)
5. The factory's methods were ___________ — they ignored all the safety regulations. (RESPONSIBLE)
6. The new policy has been completely ___________ — emissions have not fallen at all. (EFFECT)
7. The company was fined for ___________ data practices. (LEGAL)
8. She gave a very ___________ presentation on social mobility. (PROFESSION)
9. The situation is far too ___________ to solve overnight. (COMPLEX)
10. The findings were ___________ — nobody expected such results. (RELY)
Add the correct negative prefix (8 points)
11. reliable → ___________
12. accessible → ___________
13. affordable → ___________
14. responsible → ___________
15. possible → ___________
16. effective → ___________
17. legal → ___________
18. logical → ___________
FCE Part 3 — word formation text (6 points)
19. The ___________ (ENVIRONMENT) impact of fast fashion has become a major concern. The industry relies on ___________ (SUSTAIN) production methods that are ___________ (POSSIBLE) to maintain long-term. While some brands are making ___________ (INNOVATE) changes, many continue to use ___________ (RESPONSIBLE) practices. It is becoming increasingly ___________ (AFFORD) for consumers to choose sustainable alternatives.
B2 · Vocabulary
Word Formation — Adjectives
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