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.

Celebrity Influence

Celebrities have a huge (0) IMPACT (IMPACT) on young people, especially through social media. Many teenagers follow famous singers, actors and online creators on a daily basis, and this can shape their behaviour in both positive and negative ways. On the one hand, some stars use their fame (1) .......... (RESPONSIBLE) and encourage their followers to work hard, be kind and support good causes. Their messages can be a source of (2) .......... (INSPIRE) for young people who are trying to make decisions about their future. On the other hand, there is also concern about the (3) .......... (POWER) of celebrity culture. Young fans may copy unhealthy habits or develop a sense of (4) .......... (SECURE) if they compare themselves with unrealistic images online. In addition, the constant (5) .......... (EXPOSE) to luxury lifestyles can create (6) .......... (REAL) expectations about success and happiness. For this reason, teachers and parents should help teenagers think (7) .......... (CRITIC) about what they see. With proper guidance, admiration can become less (8) .......... (HARM) and more balanced.

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

Author

Aka Prchal

@aka-prchal

User Prompt

"Create an exercise about the influence of celebrities on young people"

Tone: Standard
Level: B2

Created on:

May 28, 2026

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