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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.

Starting a Career

For many young people, choosing a career is one of the most (0) CHALLENGING (CHALLENGE) decisions they have to make. Some students make the mistake of believing that a high salary is the only (1) .......... (MEAN) of success. In reality, job (2) .......... (SATISFY) often depends on whether the work is interesting and whether there are real opportunities for (3) .......... (ADVANCE). Employers also look for good communication and the (4) .......... (ABLE) to work well in a team. In addition, they expect applicants to behave (5) .......... (PROFESSION) during interviews and to answer questions with (6) .......... (CONFIDENT). However, even well-prepared candidates may face (7) .......... (REJECT) before they find the right position. This can be disappointing, but it is rarely a sign of (8) .......... (FAIL). In most cases, persistence and a positive attitude are the keys to long-term success in the world of work.

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

Alessandra Pappalardo

@alessandra-pappalardo

User Prompt

"About jobs"

Tone: Standard
Level: B2

Created on:

May 22, 2026

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