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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.

Life in Los Angeles

Life in Los Angeles is often portrayed as (0) GLAMOROUS (GLAMOUR), but the reality is more complex. For many newcomers, the city’s sheer (1) .......... (VARY) is its biggest surprise: beach towns, film studios, quiet suburbs and dense downtown streets can feel like separate worlds. One of the first (2) .......... (DIFFICULT) people mention is getting around. Public transport is improving, yet daily routines still depend heavily on cars, and long commutes can test anyone’s (3) .......... (PATIENT). At the same time, the climate is a major (4) .......... (ATTRACT), making outdoor life possible year-round, from hiking in the hills to eating on restaurant terraces. Work opportunities are another draw, especially in creative industries, but the competition can be (5) .......... (FIERCE) competitive and success rarely comes overnight. Housing is also a constant topic of conversation: high rents force many residents into (6) .......... (SHARE) living arrangements or long-distance moves. Despite these pressures, people often describe a strong sense of (7) .......... (POSSIBLE): if you can handle the pace, you can reinvent yourself. And while the city can seem (8) .......... (PERSON) at first, friendships often form quickly through work, fitness classes, or neighbourhood events.

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

Laura Martins

@lauramar19

User Prompt

"Create an exercise about life in Los Angeles"

Tone: Standard
Level: C1

Created on:

Feb 23, 2026

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