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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.

Work-Life Balance

For many adults, achieving a healthy balance between professional duties and family responsibilities is a constant (0) STRUGGLE. Modern technology, while useful, has increased the (1) .......... (EXPECT) that employees should remain available long after the working day has ended. This can lead to feelings of (2) .......... (EXHAUST) and make it difficult for parents to be fully present at home. One major problem is the (3) .......... (PREDICT) nature of many jobs, where last-minute meetings or urgent tasks can disrupt carefully made plans. As a result, people often experience (4) .......... (FRUSTRATE) when they are unable to attend important family events. In some cases, a lack of support from employers can create an even greater sense of (5) .......... (HELP), especially for those caring for young children or elderly relatives. However, some companies now recognise that flexible working arrangements can improve both staff wellbeing and overall (6) .......... (PRODUCE). Employees who feel trusted are often more (7) .......... (COMMIT) to their work, and this can strengthen their sense of (8) .......... (RESPOND) towards both their job and their family.

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 challenges of balancing work and family life"

Tone: Standard
Level: C1

Created on:

May 7, 2026

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