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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.

Life in the 19th Century

For many people, life in the 19th century was marked by both hardship and quiet (0) BEAUTY. In rapidly growing cities, the (1) .......... (INDUSTRY) landscape was often filled with smoke, noise and endless movement, while in the countryside a slower rhythm still shaped daily existence. For the poor, survival depended on constant labour, and even childhood was rarely a time of true (2) .......... (CARE). Yet there was also a strong sense of community, and neighbours often offered (3) .......... (ASSIST) in times of illness or loss. At the same time, the century brought remarkable change. Scientific discovery and mechanical invention transformed travel and communication with astonishing (4) .......... (RAPID). For some, these developments inspired hope; for others, they created deep (5) .......... (ANXIOUS) about the future. Social class remained highly visible, and the (6) .......... (DIVIDE) between rich and poor could be seen in housing, education and opportunity. Even so, many writers of the period described ordinary life with great (7) .......... (TENDER), finding dignity in small domestic scenes. Looking back now, we may feel both admiration and (8) .......... (SAD) for a world that was harsh, fragile and strangely beautiful.

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

"Write an exercise about life in the 19th century"

Tone: Poetic
Level: C1

Created on:

Apr 12, 2026

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