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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.

Online Shopping Growth

The rapid (0) EXPANSION (EXPAND) of e-commerce has changed the way people shop all over the world. What was once seen as a minor (1) .......... (ADD) to traditional retail has now become a major part of everyday life. One reason for this change is the increasing (2) .......... (POPULAR) of smartphones, which allow people to shop whenever they want. For businesses, selling online can be highly (3) .......... (PROFIT), especially because it often reduces the need for expensive shop space. At the same time, customers expect a fast and (4) .......... (RELY) delivery service. This has created new jobs in transport and logistics, but it has also led to fierce (5) .......... (COMPETE) between companies. In order to remain successful, many brands invest heavily in (6) .......... (ADVERTISE) campaigns and personalised recommendations. However, some people remain (7) .......... (DOUBT) about the long-term effects of e-commerce on local shops and town centres. Despite these concerns, it seems (8) .......... (LIKELY) that online shopping will continue to grow in the years ahead.

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

emma zanin

@emma-zanin

User Prompt

"Create an exercise about the growth of e-commerce"

Tone: Standard
Level: B2

Created on:

Jun 12, 2026

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