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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.

Planning a Malibu Getaway

We’ve been talking about a Malibu trip for months, but this week it finally started to feel (0) REAL (REAL) when we opened a shared document and began listing ideas. First, we had to choose the best time to go. The weather is usually great, but we still checked the (1) .......... (PREDICT) so we wouldn’t end up stuck indoors. Then came the big question: where to stay. Hotels near the beach look amazing, but the prices can be (2) .......... (RIDICULE), especially at weekends. To keep things simple, we agreed to split costs and make a clear (3) .......... (ARRANGE) for who pays for what. We also wanted a bit of (4) .......... (FLEXIBLE) in the schedule, because nobody wants to rush from place to place all day. Of course, we made a list of must-dos: a sunset walk, tacos, and at least one (5) .......... (PHOTO) stop by the ocean. Still, we tried to be (6) .......... (SENSE) about it and leave time to relax. Finally, we checked transport. Driving sounds fun, but parking can be a (7) .......... (NIGHT) in busy areas. In the end, we booked early to avoid (8) .......... (APPOINT) later on.

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

Hailey Sumner

@haileys

User Prompt

"Create an exercise about making plans for a vacation in Malibu."

Tone: Casual
Level: B2

Created on:

Feb 23, 2026

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