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Use of English

Level B2

Part 3 - Word Formation

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For Questions 1-8, read the text below and use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.

Exam-Style Practice

For many students, the word formation task in Cambridge exams can seem (0) CHALLENGING (CHALLENGE) at first. However, with regular practice, it soon becomes less (1) .......... (FRIGHT) and much more manageable. One of the main (2) .......... (DIFFICULT) is that students must identify not only the meaning of the missing word, but also its correct grammatical form. Success often depends on careful (3) .......... (ANALYSE) of the sentence, including clues that show whether a noun, adjective, verb or adverb is required. It is also important to remember that negative forms are sometimes needed, so a word with a prefix like *un-* or *dis-* may be the right (4) .......... (CHOOSE). In addition, spelling changes can cause (5) .......... (CONFUSE), especially when students are working under pressure. Good preparation involves more than memorising lists: it requires an (6) .......... (UNDERSTAND) of common patterns in English word building. With enough practice, learners can improve both their accuracy and their (7) .......... (CONFIDENT), which leads to better overall (8) .......... (PERFORM) in the exam.

What to do

For each gap you get one word in capitals which you have to change so the grammar and meaning fit in the sentence. Here you have to show how well you know word families and if you can change words by using prefixes and suffixes.

You need to read the whole text to get the writer’s opinion on the topic. That’s because sometimes a negative prefix will be required. There is usually at least one word requiring a negative prefix, so look out for these.

In the exam always write something. You never know, you might be lucky even if you are not sure of the answer!

Strategy

  1. Read the title and the whole text so that you understand what it is about.
  2. Look at each sentence in detail.
  3. Think about what kind of word you need and whether you need a negative prefix or a suffix.
  4. Read the sentence again to check whether you need a plural form.
  5. Check your spelling, as it must be correct.

Instructions

For Questions 1-8, read the text below and use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.

Exercise Details

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User Prompt

"Generate a Reading and Use of English Word Formation exercise for B2 level in the style of the original Cambridge English exam."

Tone: Standard
Level: B2

Created on:

May 27, 2026

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