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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.

The Power of Persuasion

The psychology of persuasion has attracted growing (0) ATTENTION from researchers, advertisers and political campaigners alike. At its core is the idea that people are not always fully (1) .......... (REASON) when making decisions. Instead, they are often influenced by subtle cues that shape their judgement without their full (2) .......... (AWARE). One of the most effective techniques is repetition. The more (3) .......... (FREQUENT) people encounter a message, the more familiar and trustworthy it may seem. Another factor is social proof: if a product appears (4) .......... (DESIRE) among a large group, individuals are more likely to want it themselves. Persuasion also depends on the source of the message. Speakers who appear calm, confident and (5) .......... (CHARISMA) are often more convincing than those who seem uncertain. In addition, emotional appeals can reduce (6) .......... (RESIST) by making audiences feel sympathy, fear or hope. However, persuasion is not always harmless. In some contexts, it can become a form of (7) .......... (MANIPULATE), especially when information is presented in a misleading way. For this reason, developing a more (8) .......... (QUESTION) attitude towards persuasive messages is an essential skill in modern life.

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

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User Prompt

"Create an exercise about the psychology of persuasion"

Tone: Standard
Level: C1

Created on:

May 15, 2026

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