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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.

Leading with Words

In many workplaces, the ability to speak well in public is seen as an essential part of (0) EFFECTIVE (EFFECT) leadership. A manager may have excellent technical knowledge, but without clear (1) .......... (COMMUNICATE), it can be difficult to inspire a team. Public speaking also requires careful (2) .......... (PREPARE), since even experienced leaders can become nervous before addressing a large audience. Good speakers are usually aware of the audience’s needs and avoid making (3) .......... (REAL) promises. Instead, they try to sound confident, honest and (4) .......... (PERSUADE) enough to gain support for their ideas. In addition, regular practice helps reduce (5) .......... (ANXIOUS) and improves overall performance. A leader who speaks too softly or unclearly may create (6) .......... (CONFUSE) among listeners, while a well-structured talk can increase trust and motivation. For this reason, many companies now offer training to help staff develop their (7) .......... (SPEAK) skills and become more (8) .......... (INFLUENCE) in meetings, presentations and public events.

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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User Prompt

"Create an exercise about the role of public speaking in leadership"

Tone: Standard
Level: B2

Created on:

May 21, 2026

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