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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.

Community Action

Local community initiatives are often dismissed as small-scale projects with limited impact, yet history suggests the opposite. In many towns, social change has begun with the (0) DETERMINATION of a few residents who refused to accept decline as inevitable. Their efforts may start modestly, but they can have a surprisingly (1) .......... (POWER) effect on public life. One reason for this is that such groups are usually highly (2) .......... (ORGANISE), allowing them to respond quickly to local needs. They also tend to inspire a sense of (3) .......... (BELONG) among residents, which can strengthen trust and cooperation. In some cases, their work draws attention to problems that had previously been met with official (4) .......... (RESPOND). Over time, successful projects can become a source of (5) .......... (INSPIRE) for other communities facing similar challenges. Their achievements also help counter the widespread (6) .......... (BELIEVE) that ordinary citizens are powerless. Although progress is rarely immediate, even small victories can increase public (7) .......... (CONFIDE) and encourage broader participation. For this reason, community initiatives should not be seen as temporary solutions, but as a potentially (8) .......... (TRANSFORM) force in society.

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 role of community initiatives in social change"

Tone: Standard
Level: C1

Created on:

May 15, 2026

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