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.

Moving for Survival

Climate migration is becoming an increasingly (0) URGENT (URGE) issue in many parts of the world. As rising sea levels, droughts and extreme storms make some regions harder to live in, many families face the (1) .......... (CHOOSE) of whether to stay or leave. For some, the decision is made after a natural disaster causes the complete (2) .......... (DESTROY) of homes and local infrastructure. Others move more slowly, after years of economic (3) .......... (WEAK) and poor harvests. However, migration is rarely a simple solution. People often arrive in new places without legal (4) .......... (PROTECT) or enough money to begin again. They may also face (5) .......... (HOSTILE) from local communities, especially when jobs and housing are limited. In addition, the emotional effects can be severe, particularly for children who experience fear, loss and (6) .......... (CERTAIN) about the future. Experts argue that better planning and international cooperation are (7) .......... (ESSENCE) if governments want to respond effectively. Without such action, the social and economic (8) .......... (CONSEQUENT) of climate migration are likely to become even more serious.

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 challenges of climate migration"

Tone: Standard
Level: B2

Created on:

May 20, 2026

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