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Level C1

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.

After-Hours Emails

In many modern workplaces, constant digital contact is seen as a sign of (0) EFFICIENCY, but not everyone agrees that this is healthy. One of the main concerns is the (1) .......... (EXPECT) that staff should remain available long after the working day has ended. Critics argue that this creates an (2) .......... (EQUAL) relationship between employers and employees, especially when junior staff feel unable to ignore messages from senior managers. Supporters of legal limits say such rules would offer greater (3) .......... (PROTECT) to workers and help reduce stress-related illness. They also claim that better boundaries encourage (4) .......... (PRODUCT) during normal office hours, since tired employees are rarely at their best. However, opponents warn that a complete ban may be (5) .......... (PRACTICE) in global companies operating across time zones. In some cases, a little flexibility is actually (6) .......... (BENEFIT) to both sides. Much depends on whether communication is truly urgent or simply a matter of poor (7) .......... (ORGANISE). For this reason, some experts favour clear internal policies rather than strict (8) .......... (LEGAL) imposed by the state.

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

Efrion game

@efrion-game

User Prompt

"Work-life balance: Should employers be legally barred from emailing staff outside office hours?"

Tone: Standard
Level: C1

Created on:

Jul 2, 2026

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