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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.

Changing Old Industries

For many years, traditional industries such as farming, manufacturing and retail were seen as slow to change. Today, however, technological progress is forcing a complete (0) REASSESSMENT of that view. In agriculture, for example, the use of sensors and data analysis has improved the (1) .......... (EFFICIENT) of irrigation systems and reduced waste. In factories, robots now perform tasks that once required intense physical (2) .......... (STRONG), allowing human workers to focus on more complex responsibilities. Retail has also undergone a major (3) .......... (TRANSFORM), as online platforms have increased global competition and changed customer expectations. Some business owners have welcomed these developments with great (4) .......... (ENTHUSE), while others remain deeply (5) .......... (SUSPICION) of rapid change. Their concern is understandable: innovation can make long-established methods seem suddenly (6) .......... (DATE). Yet companies that ignore new tools may become less (7) .......... (COMPETE) and risk losing their place in the market. In many cases, success now depends not on tradition alone, but on the (8) .......... (ABLE) to adapt quickly and intelligently.

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

Alvaro Duran

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User Prompt

"Create an exercise about how innovation transforms traditional industries"

Tone: Standard
Level: C1

Created on:

Aug 26, 2026

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