Use of English - Word Formation
B2
Cambridge English B2 Exam
For questions 1-8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap. Use only one word in each gap. Click the gaps to type your answer.
City Learning Hub
A new community learning centre has opened in the town library, and local teachers hope it will encourage more adult students to return to study. The project was made possible through the (0) GENEROSITY (GENEROUS) of several local businesses. According to the organisers, the main aim is to reduce the (1) .......... (ISOLATE) that many adults feel when they try to learn alone at home. Courses will cover practical topics such as digital skills, creative writing and basic finance, and there will also be (2) .......... (SPECIALISE) workshops for people preparing for job interviews. One advantage of the centre is its (3) .......... (FLEXIBLE): students can choose morning, afternoon or evening classes. The organisers also want to build learners’ (4) .......... (CONFIDE) by giving regular feedback in a friendly environment. In addition, the centre offers free (5) .......... (MEMBER) for the first month, which has already attracted a lot of interest. Early reports have been very (6) .......... (ENCOURAGE), and several students have spoken positively about the tutors’ (7) .......... (PROFESSION). If the project remains successful, the council may consider a similar (8) .......... (DEVELOP) in other parts of the city.
About Use of English Word Formation — Cambridge English B2
This Cambridge English B2 Use of English Word Formation exercise gives you a text with 8 gaps. Use the word in capitals at the end of each line to form a new word that fits the gap.
You may need to add prefixes or suffixes, change a word into a noun, adjective, adverb or verb, make a negative, or adjust the spelling. It tests both your knowledge of word families and the grammar of the sentence.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are in this B2 Word Formation exercise?
There are 8 gaps, each with a base word in capitals that you must change to fit.
What does Word Formation test?
Prefixes, suffixes and word families — turning a root word into the correct noun, adjective, adverb, verb or negative form.
How can I improve at Word Formation?
First decide which part of speech the gap needs, then form it — and always check for negatives (un-, in-, dis-) and plurals, which are easy to miss.
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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
- Read the title and the whole text so that you understand what it is about.
- Look at each sentence in detail.
- Think about what kind of word you need and whether you need a negative prefix or a suffix.
- Read the sentence again to check whether you need a plural form.
- Check your spelling, as it must be correct.