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Use of English

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.

Exam Skills and Preparation

For many advanced learners, success in an English examination depends not only on language ability but also on careful (0) PREPARATION. Candidates who are unfamiliar with the format often approach each task with too much (1) .......... (CONFIDENT), only to discover that the paper requires far more precision than they expected. In the Reading and Use of English paper, even a small (2) .......... (ACCURATE) can affect the final result, so close attention to detail is essential. Teachers often remind students that regular practice helps develop both speed and (3) .......... (FLEXIBLE) when dealing with different text types. Another key factor is emotional control. Feelings of (4) .......... (ANXIOUS) can easily interfere with performance, particularly when time is limited. For this reason, it is (5) .......... (ADVICE) to read the instructions carefully before attempting each section. Students should also learn to recognise common word-building patterns, since this increases the (6) .......... (LIKELY) of identifying the correct answer. In addition, a calm and (7) .......... (SYSTEM) approach can prevent avoidable mistakes. With enough practice, even tasks that first seem (8) .......... (MANAGE) can become far less demanding.

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

Betty Stan

@betty-6ddb30

User Prompt

"Generate a Reading & Use of English Word Formation exercise for C1 level in the style of the original Cambridge English exam."

Tone: Standard
Level: C1

Created on:

Jul 13, 2026

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