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.

Champions League Nights

Few competitions in world football generate the same (0) INTENSITY as the UEFA Champions League, where a single mistake can undo months of careful planning. For clubs, qualification is not merely a sporting goal but a financial (1) .......... (NECESSARY), since prize money can transform a season’s budget. Managers therefore spend hours studying opponents, looking for (2) .......... (TELL) patterns in pressing and set-piece routines. Yet the tournament’s appeal lies in its (3) .......... (PREDICT): a heavyweight can be eliminated by a team with fewer stars but greater cohesion. In the group stage, teams must balance ambition with (4) .......... (PRUDENT), knowing that an early defeat can create pressure that is hard to shake off. By the knockout rounds, every detail is (5) .......... (SCRUTINY), from travel schedules to the choice of penalty takers. For supporters, the experience is equally powerful. The (6) .......... (ELECTRIC) atmosphere under floodlights can turn an ordinary stadium into a place of belief, while a late goal may bring instant (7) .......... (RELIEVE) or crushing disappointment. Ultimately, the Champions League rewards not only talent but also (8) .......... (RESILIENT) when momentum swings and nerves threaten to take over.

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

James Ford

@james-ford

User Prompt

"Create an exercise about the Champions League."

Tone: Standard
Level: C1

Created on:

Mar 2, 2026

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