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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.

City Learning Hub

A new community learning centre has opened in the town library, and local teachers hope it will encourage more adult students to return to study. The project was made possible through the (0) GENEROSITY (GENEROUS) of several local businesses. According to the organisers, the main aim is to reduce the (1) .......... (ISOLATE) that many adults feel when they try to learn alone at home. Courses will cover practical topics such as digital skills, creative writing and basic finance, and there will also be (2) .......... (SPECIALISE) workshops for people preparing for job interviews. One advantage of the centre is its (3) .......... (FLEXIBLE): students can choose morning, afternoon or evening classes. The organisers also want to build learners’ (4) .......... (CONFIDE) by giving regular feedback in a friendly environment. In addition, the centre offers free (5) .......... (MEMBER) for the first month, which has already attracted a lot of interest. Early reports have been very (6) .......... (ENCOURAGE), and several students have spoken positively about the tutors’ (7) .......... (PROFESSION). If the project remains successful, the council may consider a similar (8) .......... (DEVELOP) in other parts of the city.

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

SARA VEGA

@sara-vega

User Prompt

"Generate a Reading & Use of English Word Formation exercise for B2 level modeled after the original Cambridge English exam."

Tone: Standard
Level: B2

Created on:

Jun 17, 2026

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