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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.

Buildings and Beliefs

Architecture is often discussed in terms of style or engineering, but it also offers a powerful form of (0) EXPRESSION (EXPRESS) of a society’s values. Public buildings, for instance, are rarely designed by chance; their appearance is usually the result of careful (1) .......... (CONSIDER) about what message they should send. In some cultures, grand entrances and vast halls are intended to inspire (2) .......... (ADMIRE), while in others a more modest design reflects the importance of social (3) .......... (EQUAL). Even the materials chosen can carry meaning: stone may suggest permanence, whereas glass can create a sense of (4) .......... (OPEN). Religious buildings provide particularly clear examples, since their design often aims to make visitors feel humble or spiritually (5) .......... (LIFT). Meanwhile, modern urban planners increasingly argue that cities should be designed with greater (6) .......... (INCLUDE), so that public spaces are welcoming to all. When architecture ignores local traditions, the result can feel strangely (7) .......... (PLACE), as though the building belongs somewhere else. By contrast, structures that respond to local customs often strengthen a community’s sense of (8) .......... (IDENTIFY).

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 how architecture reflects cultural values"

Tone: Standard
Level: C1

Created on:

May 15, 2026

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