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.

Digital Money

The rapid (0) EXPANSION (EXPAND) of digital currencies has attracted attention from governments, banks and ordinary consumers alike. In the early stages, many people were deeply (1) .......... (DOUBT) about whether these new forms of money could ever become widely accepted. However, continued technological (2) .......... (IMPROVE) and growing public interest have changed that view. Supporters argue that digital currencies offer greater (3) .......... (EFFICIENT) in international payments, as transfers can often be completed more quickly and cheaply than through traditional systems. At the same time, there is still considerable (4) .......... (CONCERN) about security, regulation and price instability. Some critics warn that the (5) .......... (ABSENT) of clear legal frameworks may encourage misuse, while others point to the environmental impact of certain systems. Despite these issues, financial institutions are paying increasing (6) .......... (ATTEND) to the sector, and several governments are now exploring the possible (7) .......... (INTRODUCE) of official digital currencies. Whether they will lead to a complete (8) .......... (TRANSFORM) of the global economy remains uncertain, but their influence is already undeniable.

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

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kmirasprra no

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User Prompt

"Create an exercise about the development of digital currencies"

Tone: Formal
Level: B2

Created on:

May 19, 2026

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