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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 Life

For many young adults, moving to a large city is an (0) EXCITING (EXCITE) step. At first, the bright lights and fast pace create a strong sense of (1) .......... (ENERGETIC). However, city life also brings challenges. The (2) .......... (NOISE) of traffic, building work and crowded streets can become tiring after a while. In addition, the (3) .......... (EXPENSIVE) of rent often surprises newcomers, especially if they were expecting to save money. Some people also experience (4) .......... (LONELY) during their first few months, as making friends in a new place is not always easy. On the other hand, cities offer great opportunities for personal (5) .......... (DEVELOP) and entertainment. Public transport is usually (6) .......... (RELY), which makes it easier to travel around without a car. There is also a wide (7) .......... (VARY) of restaurants, museums and events, so boredom is rarely a problem. With time, patience and a positive attitude, most people find city life both (8) .......... (ENJOY) and rewarding.

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

Vladana Kostić

@vladana-kostic

User Prompt

"Anything"

Tone: Standard
Level: B2

Created on:

Apr 18, 2026

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