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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.

Staying Motivated

People often imagine that motivation is something we either have or do not have, but the reality is far more (0) COMPLEX (COMPLEXITY) than that. In fact, one of the biggest problems is the (1) .......... (EXPECT) that we should feel enthusiastic every single day. This belief can lead to (2) .......... (DISAPPOINT) when progress seems slow or results do not appear immediately. Another common difficulty is the (3) .......... (TEND) to compare ourselves with others, especially on social media, where success is often presented in an unrealistically (4) .......... (PERFECT) way. As a result, people may become (5) .......... (COURAGE) and start to doubt whether their efforts are worthwhile. Experts say that motivation becomes more (6) .......... (STABILITY) when people focus on small, realistic goals rather than dramatic change. They also point out that regular habits can reduce the (7) .......... (LIKELY) of giving up. In the end, long-term success depends less on sudden inspiration and more on (8) .......... (DETERMINE) effort over time.

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

Davide Maniscalco

@davide-maniscalco

User Prompt

"Create an exercise about the challenges of maintaining motivation"

Tone: Standard
Level: B2

Created on:

Apr 19, 2026

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