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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.

A Demanding Chef

Gordon Ramsay is one of the most (0) FAMOUS chefs in the world, but his path to success was far from easy. Before becoming a television star, he worked in several kitchens where the pressure was so intense that mistakes were almost (1) .......... (AVOID). This tough environment helped shape his strong personality and his deep (2) .......... (COMMIT) to high standards. Ramsay is well known for his sharp comments, but many people who have worked with him also speak of his (3) .......... (GENERATE) in teaching young cooks. His restaurants have received international (4) .......... (RECOGNISE), and his shows remain popular because viewers enjoy both the drama and the (5) .......... (ENTERTAIN) value. Although some critics find his behaviour (6) .......... (ACCEPT), others argue that his honesty is refreshing. Over the years, he has built a highly (7) .......... (SUCCESS) career and has inspired many chefs to work more (8) .......... (AMBITION) in pursuit of excellence.

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

Paulo Amaral

@paulo-amaral

User Prompt

"Gordon Ramsay"

Tone: Standard
Level: B2

Created on:

Apr 24, 2026

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