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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.

The Village Chemist

In a small town, Culuș the chemist had earned a (0) REPUTATION for solving everyday problems with calm efficiency. Customers valued not only his technical knowledge but also his (1) .......... (WILL) to explain complex treatments in simple terms. His shop was known for its neat (2) .......... (ARRANGE) of medicines, herbs and medical supplies, which made even nervous visitors feel at ease. Although some people were initially (3) .......... (TRUST) of modern remedies, Culuș always spoke so clearly that their doubts soon disappeared. He believed that good healthcare depended on (4) .......... (RESPOND) between pharmacist and patient, and he never treated questions as an inconvenience. His advice was especially useful for elderly residents, whose (5) .......... (MOVE) was sometimes limited during winter. Over the years, his quiet (6) .......... (DEDICATE) to the community became widely admired. Even when business was slow, he used the time (7) .......... (PRODUCT) by checking supplies and updating records. As a result, the pharmacy ran with remarkable (8) .......... (EFFICIENT), and Culuș became one of the most respected figures in the area.

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

"Make it about Culuș the chemist"

Tone: Standard
Level: C1

Created on:

May 8, 2026

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