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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.

Shaping Public Opinion

Public opinion is rarely the result of purely individual thought. In most societies, people are exposed to a constant flow of information, and their views are often shaped by the (0) INFLUENCE of family, friends, journalists and online personalities. The process is not always obvious, because repeated messages can gradually become part of our everyday (1) .......... (CONSCIOUS). In addition, the (2) .......... (PERSUADE) power of images and slogans should not be underestimated, especially when they appeal to fear or hope rather than reason. Social media has made this process even more complex. The rapid (3) .......... (SPREAD) of opinions, rumours and headlines means that people may react before checking whether the information is accurate. As a result, public debate can become surprisingly (4) .......... (EMOTION), with strong feelings replacing careful analysis. In such an environment, it is easy for false claims to gain (5) .......... (CREDIBLE), particularly if they are repeated often enough. For this reason, education plays a vital role. Citizens need not only access to information but also the (6) .......... (ABLE) to question it. Without critical thinking, people may become (7) .......... (RELY) on a narrow range of sources and less willing to consider alternative views. A healthy democracy therefore depends on an informed and (8) .......... (DISCERN) public.

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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Saber Google

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User Prompt

"Create an exercise about how public opinion is formed"

Tone: Standard
Level: C1

Created on:

May 4, 2026

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