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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.

Sport and Smart Connections

In modern sport, success is (0) RARELY (RARE) the result of talent alone; Rather it depends on how well athletes and coaches connect ideas, routines and decisions. For instance, a team may dominate possession; (1) .......... (CONTRARY), if it fails to convert chances, the scoreboard will not reflect that control. (2) .......... (ADD), individual performance can look impressive, yet it may be undermined by poor communication. At elite level, training plans are built around clear priorities. (3) .......... (CONSEQUENCE), sessions are carefully sequenced so that strength work supports speed, and recovery prevents injury. (4) .......... (SIMILAR), in endurance sports, pacing strategies are adjusted according to weather, terrain and the athlete’s condition on the day. However, connectors are not just useful in analysis; they also shape motivation. A coach might say, “You made mistakes; (5) .......... (NEVER/LESS), you kept fighting,” which helps players stay confident. (6) .......... (GENERAL), teams that learn to reflect after defeats improve faster than those that blame bad luck. (7) .......... (FINAL), fans often remember the drama of a match, but the real story is usually more complex: (8) .......... (OTHER), small decisions—made under pressure—can change everything.

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

PROF REYES

@prof-reyes

User Prompt

"Using connectors and the theme of sports"

Tone: Standard
Level: C1

Created on:

Mar 1, 2026

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