It tests your ability to change a word’s form (e.g., changing the adjective necessary into the noun necessity ) using prefixes and suffixes .
The answer is often a structural word. If the sentence makes sense but feels incomplete, check if it needs a connector or a relative pronoun. Scoring: 1 mark per correct answer. 3. Part 3: Word Formation (Lexis) Cpe Use Of English
You must transform a "stem word" provided at the side of the text to fit a gap. It tests your ability to change a word’s form (e
Aim to spend about 25–30 minutes on these four parts to leave enough time for the longer reading sections. Scoring: 1 mark per correct answer
It tests your knowledge of collocations , idioms , fixed phrases , and subtle differences in meaning.
This part features a text with 8 gaps, each with four options (A, B, C, or D).
Be careful with negative prefixes (e.g., un- , in- , dis- ). Often the context of the sentence requires the opposite of the stem word. Scoring: 1 mark per correct answer. 4. Part 4: Key Word Transformations (Grammar Accuracy)