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.

Saving Water

Water is so (0) ESSENTIAL (ESSENCE) to daily life that many people forget how limited it can be in some parts of the world. In many cities, the growing (1) .......... (POPULAR) of water-saving devices has helped reduce waste, but experts say this alone is not enough. Public (2) .......... (AWARE) of the problem is still too low, and many households continue to use water (3) .......... (RESPONSIBLE). One of the biggest challenges is the (4) .......... (EDUCATE) of younger people, who need to understand why shorter showers and careful use of taps matter. Governments can also play an important role by introducing (5) .......... (EFFECT) policies and supporting new technologies. In farming, for example, more (6) .......... (EFFICIENCY) systems can make a huge difference. Without greater action, water shortages may become more (7) .......... (FREQUENCY) in the future, leading to serious environmental and social (8) .......... (CONSEQUENT). Conserving water is not just sensible; it is a shared responsibility.

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

"Create an exercise about the importance of conserving water"

Tone: Standard
Level: B2

Created on:

Jun 1, 2026

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