Word Formation Nouns — B2 Vocabulary Practice

Exercise 1

Form the correct noun

10 points

Use the base word in brackets to form the correct noun.

There is growing of the link between diet and mental health. (AWARE)

in the workforce has increased since automation began to take hold. (EMPLOY)

The of the new tax policy has been heavily debated. (INTRODUCE)

is a key goal of the United Nations' development agenda. (EQUAL)

The company has shown a strong to achieving net zero. (COMMIT)

of the natural environment is essential for future generations. (CONSERVE)

The report highlighted the between urban and rural healthcare access. (EQUAL)

There is a growing body of that supports the benefits of remote working. (EVIDENT)

The rapid of AI has raised serious ethical questions. (DEVELOP)

is the ability to meet present needs without harming future generations. (SUSTAIN)

Exercise 2

Word formation — FCE Part 3 style

8 points

Read the text and use the word in brackets in the correct noun form.

The (AUTOMATE) of many traditional jobs has created significant (DIVERSE) challenges for modern economies. There is growing (AWARE) that the benefits of technological (INNOVATE) are not evenly distributed. The (EMPLOY) sector has seen major disruptions, and there are concerns about long-term (EQUAL) in access to new career opportunities. Addressing this requires a (COMMIT) from both government and business to invest in (SUSTAIN) workforce development.

Exercise 3

What is the suffix?

6 points

DIVERSE → (suffix: -ity)

ACHIEVE → (suffix: -ment)

DISCRIMINATE → (suffix: -tion)

RESIST → (suffix: -ance)

WEAK → (suffix: -ness)

DEPEND → (suffix: -ence)

Word Formation — Nouns