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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.

Ethical Consumerism

In recent years, ethical consumerism has moved from being a niche concern to a mainstream topic of discussion. For many people, the (0) SIGNIFICANCE of everyday purchasing decisions is now impossible to ignore. Consumers are becoming more aware of the social and environmental (1) .......... (IMPLY) of the products they buy, and this has led to a growing demand for greater corporate (2) .......... (RESPOND). Businesses are no longer judged solely on price or quality; their behaviour is also subject to public (3) .......... (SCRUTINISE). As a result, companies are under increasing pressure to act more (4) .......... (ETHIC) and to provide clear information about their supply chains. This shift has also encouraged a rise in consumer (5) .......... (ACT), with individuals using their spending power to support fair labour practices and sustainable production. However, ethical shopping is not always straightforward, as misleading advertising and vague claims can create (6) .......... (CONFUSE) among buyers. For this reason, education plays a vital role in helping people make more (7) .......... (INFORM) choices. Ultimately, even small changes in buying habits can have a surprisingly (8) .......... (POWER) effect when adopted on a large scale.

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

Bejenaru Alexandru

@bejenaru-alexandru

User Prompt

"Create an exercise about the importance of ethical consumerism"

Tone: Professional
Level: C1

Created on:

May 4, 2026

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