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.

Lucid Dreaming

For some people, lucid dreaming is not just a strange idea but a fascinating area of personal (0) EXPLORATION (EXPLORE). A lucid dream is one in which the sleeper becomes (1) .......... (AWARENESS) that they are dreaming and may even gain some control over what happens next. This experience often creates a strong sense of (2) .......... (EXCITE), especially for beginners. However, researchers warn that success usually depends on regular practice and careful (3) .......... (PREPARE) before going to bed. Keeping a dream journal can improve (4) .......... (REMEMBER) of dream details, while relaxation techniques may increase the (5) .......... (LIKELY) of becoming lucid during the night. Some people remain (6) .......... (DOUBT) about whether lucid dreaming has real benefits, but others report reduced anxiety and greater creativity. In recent years, the topic has gained (7) .......... (POPULAR) online, where people share advice and personal stories. Although not every attempt is successful, many describe the experience as deeply (8) .......... (MEMORY) and worth trying at least once.

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

James Ford

@james-ford

User Prompt

"Write an exercise about lucid dreaming"

Tone: Standard
Level: B2

Created on:

Apr 12, 2026

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