Multiple Changes Basic Exercises
B2 Level
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Begin by asking what the gap does in the sentence. If it describes a noun, you probably need an adjective. If it describes an action, you probably need an adverb. If the sentence has a negative meaning, consider a prefix such as un- or dis-. Then check whether the word also needs a suffix. This B2 practice helps bridge the gap between single-suffix exercises and harder mixed word formation tasks where several changes happen at once. A final reread is useful because the completed word must sound right as well as contain the correct prefix or suffix.
Quick Rule
base word -> one or two changes, guided by the missing word type and sentence meaning
- 1.SUCCESS -> unsuccessful: an unsuccessful attempt
- 2.COMFORT -> uncomfortable: an uncomfortable chair
- 3.THOUGHT -> thoughtlessly: acted thoughtlessly
- 4.HARM -> harmless: a harmless mistake
All 20 questions
Form the correct word from the base word in CAPITALS. Each word may need TWO changes — a prefix AND a suffix, or a spelling change AND a suffix. Form the correct word from the base word in CAPITALS.
The film was completely _____ (SUCCESS) — it closed after only three days in the cinema.
The sofa was _____ (COMFORT) for sleeping on — it was too small and too hard.
He made his decision very quickly and _____ (THOUGHT) — he didn't consider the consequences at all.
The doctor said the new medication was _____ (HARM) — there were no dangerous side effects.
She spoke _____ (CARE) and made several mistakes that upset her colleague.
The teacher was very _____ (PATIENT) with the student and explained the idea three times.
It was _____ (BELIEVE) to find out that the two brothers had never met each other.
The government made several _____ (DECIDE) changes to the education system last year.
His answer to the question was very _____ (DECIDE) — he kept changing his mind.
The city's public transport system is very _____ (EFFICIENCY) — trains are always on time.
The public transport in that city is incredibly _____ (EFFICIENCY) — buses are always late.
She behaved very _____ (PROFESSION) at the meeting by shouting at a colleague.
The swimming pool was completely _____ (USE) because it was being cleaned all week.
The _____ (BEAUTY) decorated room made all the guests stop and admire it.
The rules of the game were quite _____ (LOGIC) — players were often confused about what to do.
He was completely _____ (PREPARE) for the exam and failed badly.
The new park has been _____ (DESIGN) to be accessible for people in wheelchairs.
The instructions she gave were completely _____ (CLEAR) — not a single person knew what to do.
The path through the forest was completely _____ (MARK) — we had no idea which way to go.
He dealt with every problem very _____ (EFFECT) and the team respected him for it.
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