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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.

Trade Agreements

International trade agreements are often presented as a (0) BENEFICIAL development for all countries involved, but their real impact is far more complex. Supporters argue that such deals encourage economic growth, increase consumer choice and improve the (1) .......... (COMPETE) of domestic industries. They also claim that clearer rules reduce (2) .......... (CERTAIN) for investors, making long-term planning easier. However, critics point to the (3) .......... (EQUAL) distribution of benefits. While some sectors expand rapidly, others face factory closures and rising unemployment. In some cases, governments become too (4) .......... (DEPEND) on foreign markets, which can leave national economies exposed during periods of crisis. There are also concerns about the (5) .......... (WEAK) of environmental protections when countries try to attract international business. Another issue is public trust. Trade negotiations are often criticised for their (6) .......... (TRANSPARENT), which can create suspicion among voters. As a result, politicians are sometimes forced to defend agreements more (7) .......... (INTENSE) than expected. Whether these deals are ultimately helpful or harmful remains a matter of (8) .......... (JUDGE), depending largely on who gains and who loses.

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

Bejenaru Alexandru

@bejenaru-alexandru

User Prompt

"Create an exercise about the impact of global trade agreements"

Tone: Standard
Level: C1

Created on:

May 7, 2026

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