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Level C2

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.

Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee remains one of the most (0) INFLUENTIAL (FLUENCE) figures in modern martial arts and popular culture. Born in San Francisco and raised in Hong Kong, he developed a reputation for extraordinary speed, precision and (1) .......... (DISCIPLINE) training long before cinema made him a global icon. His approach to training was famously (2) .......... (TRADITION), combining techniques from different fighting systems rather than accepting any single school as (3) .......... (ABSOLUTE) superior. That willingness to question convention made him both admired and (4) .......... (CONTROVERSY) in equal measure. Lee also believed that physical skill should be matched by mental (5) .......... (AWARE), arguing that a fighter who lacked self-knowledge was ultimately limited. Although his film career was cut short, his legacy proved remarkably (6) .......... (ENDURE), inspiring generations of athletes, actors and philosophers alike. Even today, his writings are studied for their (7) .......... (PHILOSOPHY) depth and their insistence on personal authenticity. In the end, Bruce Lee was not merely a performer but a cultural (8) .......... (TRANSFORM), whose ideas continue to shape how people think about strength, identity and self-mastery.

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

"Generate an exercise about Bruce Lee"

Tone: Standard
Level: C2

Created on:

Mar 25, 2026

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