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Grammar, Vocabulary and How to … 9 I ___ the validity of the evidence that had been
presented.
GRAMMAR
A argued
1 Choose the correct answer, A, B, C or D. B questioned
1 We ___ the play now if we hadn’t missed the train. C wondered
A are enjoying D asked
B will be enjoying
C were to be enjoying 10 People ___ seen trespassing on the property will be
D would be enjoying reported to the police.
A who are
2 The weather is ___ perfect for the outdoor events today. B who
A very C been
B extremely D what have been
C relatively
D quite 11 I think we ___ accept changes to the schedules unless
they prove unworkable.
3 ___ is a large glass of cold water, please. A should
A All what I need B provided
B That I need C otherwise
C All do I need D unless
D All I need
12 I was ___ irritated by the building noise outside our
4 If the phone signal ___ better here, I would have office, but I managed to focus on the task at hand.
phoned you when I arrived. A totally
A had B slightly
B is C fully
C were D perfectly
D would
13 ___ must be easier to get to college now you have a
5 I ___ remember meeting your sister once at a party. car.
A totally A There
B vaguely B It
C quite C You
D very D What

6 A friendly workplace atmosphere is conducive ___ good 14 When the film started, the main character ___ in a
productivity. factory for very little money.
A for A worked
B at B had worked
C of C was working
D to D used to work

7 The teacher ___ the difficulties facing the students in 15 Please accept an invitation to visit the college ___ you
the upcoming tests. are in the area.
A asserted A however
B acknowledged B whenever
C professed C then
D commented D what

8 A ___ of getting your driving licence is that you pass an 16 I finally went to see the doctor yesterday because I ___
eye test. for several days.
A responsibility A coughed
B must B was coughing
C given C had coughed
D requirement D had been coughing

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17 The job would have gone smoothly ___ for a slight 25 If I’d finished my assignment last night, I ___ to the
problem with the initial paperwork. dinner party with you.
A if A will definitely come
B but B would definitely come
C unless C had definitely come
D without D am definitely coming

18 Not until the report came in ___ how successful the 26 ___ the chance to travel to the football finals in Panama
project had been. is something I’d never expected.
A we realised A Given
B did we realise B Giving
C had we realised C Being given
D we had realised D To give

19 The vegetables in the garden ___ by some small 27 The police had no hesitation ___ closing the motorway
animals, but we can’t catch them. after the collision.
A are being eaten A for
B are eaten B on
C eaten C in
D were being eaten D to

20 I still cannot park properly between two cars, ___ often I 28 Peter is going to ___ our concerns at the next meeting
practise. of the committee.
A however A say
B how B assert
C whatever C raise
D whenever D cite

21 I finally went into the interview ___ to wait in reception 29 ___ by the promise of promotion, I took on a lot of extra
for an hour beforehand. work last month.
A asked A Encouraging
B asking B Encouraged
C being asked C Having encouraged
D having been asked D Been encouraged

22 A ___ was pencilled in but changed at the last moment. 30 I’d look for a job in hospitality if the pay ___ higher.
A meeting of three hours A be
B three hours meeting B is
C three-hour meeting C would be
D lasting three hours meeting D were

23 We need students ___ about the change to the 31 I ___ there were huge crowds at the film premiere in
timetable. New York.
A to inform A could guess
B informing B will guess
C to be informed C would guess
D being informed D might guess

24 The sand on the beach was so hot ___ to be almost 32 It wasn’t so ___ the delicious taste of the food that
impossible to walk on barefoot. surprised me as the great value.
A like A more
B as B as
C that C like
D much D much

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33 I’m sure the roads ___ by now, so let’s take the normal VOCABULARY
route home.
2 Choose the correct answer, A, B, C or D.
A will clear
B would have cleared 41 There’s been a ___ agreement between the company
C could be clearing and employees that they can leave early on Fridays.
D will have cleared A deeply-rooted
B long-standing
34 Both candidates were ___ as well-experienced, so C widely-felt
choosing between them was difficult. D long-accepted
A equally
B easily 42 People should get the same access to medical care ___
C such of where they live.
D most A respectful
B irrespective
35 The instructions for the wifi router ___ considerably from C disrespectful
what the technician told me to do. D unlinked
A change
B differ 43 When telling jokes on stage to an appreciative audience
C alter Alexis is in his ___.
D vary A area
B element
36 ___ an hour ago that the train was delayed by 20 C strides
minutes, it’s ridiculous that it still hasn’t arrived. D patch
A We are informed
B Having been informed 44 I got ten rejection letters after job applications, and it
C Being informed definitely ___ my confidence.
D Informing us A lost
B soaked
37 It was the reaction of the audience ___ surprised me. C watered
A what D knocked
B it
C when 45 Paula ___ me in on the complaints you’ve been having
D that recently, and I think I can help.
A let
38 The other recipients of the email ___ to have been B filled
added in error. C allowed
A are being thought D completed
B think
C have thought 46 The meeting won’t take longer than an hour, give or ___
D are thought a few minutes.
A need
39 Not for a long time ___ such beautiful weather this late B reduce
in the year. C put
A we have had D take
B we are having
C have we had 47 Please ___ my curiosity and tell me where you bought
D we have been having that amazing outfit.
A accept
40 My manager ___ me extra work just when I think I’m B allow
finished for the day. C reduce
A will be giving D satisfy
B won’t give
C would give
D will give
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48 The team coach will select players for Saturday’s match 56 I like to listen to some ___ music before bedtime, as it
as he sees ___. relaxes me and helps me sleep.
A correct A poignant
B fit B melancholic
C working C simplistic
D acceptable D soothing

49 The results of the last two surveys will have a ___ on 57 The spectators burst into a ___ song to encourage the
the future direction of the company. football players.
A link A melodic
B reflection B rousing
C lasting C confrontational
D bearing D resonant

50 Maya had to run to work through the wind and rain this 58 The plan could work – it’s not as ___ as people might
morning and arrived looking slightly ___. think.
A distinctive A far-reaching
B dishevelled B hard-wired
C disconcerting C long-term
D self-deprecating D far-fetched

51 Our new house in the town centre is very different from 59 Let’s meet up and ___ through our options before
the ___ old country house we used to live in. making a decision.
A panoramic A talk
B primeval B speak
C rugged C discuss
D rambling D argue

52 There is nothing I like more on holiday than sunbathing 60 Sports coaches are looking for ___ talent when they
by the pool with a good ___! visit school and college matches.
A howdunnit A fertile
B whodidit B critical
C whodoneit C raw
D whodunnit D developed

53 I’m planning to read ___ on the history of Istanbul 61 She has an amazing memory and can reel ___ the
before we go on holiday there. names of all her classmates she ever had.
A about A off
B up B out
C out C on
D around D down

54 We wanted to go out to celebrate Ella’s birthday, but 62 The ___ benefits the festival will bring to the town will be
she ___ her heels in and insisted on a party at home. evident immediately.
A fixed A felt
B put B tangible
C ground C touching
D dug D revealed

55 Some of the weird paintings in the new exhibition really 63 The ___ polls after the by-election indicated a swing to
___ with your mind. the environmental party.
A upset A post
B muddle B outer
C mess C exit
D confuse D survey

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64 Companies need to encourage customer ___ if they 72 The team is in good ___, so we should do well in the
want repeat business. competition.
A loyalty A fitness
B encouragement B form
C shares C shape
D feedback D mood

65 A(n) ___ young boy rescued a cat when it fell into the 73 It was a ___ idea to bring in extra volunteers to help out,
river and took it to a shelter. and I think it will be appreciated.
A intuitive A flash
B compassionate B sweeping
C conscientious C rigorous
D enterprising D novel

66 Theo ___ denied having leaked the story to the media. 74 Karina had her ___ share of problems with management
A infinitely when she first joined the company.
B bitterly A equal
C gravely B accepted
D vehemently C just
D fair
67 Some fans will go to extraordinary ___ to try to meet
their idols. 75 We don’t want to ___ the problem so let’s take no action
A lengths for the time being.
B distances A embellish
C measurements B aggravate
D heights C embolden
D incite
68 I am astonished by some of the ridiculous videos that
___ viral on social media. 76 We viewed an apartment yesterday and, after talking it
A go through, I think it ___ a second look.
B get A accepts
C become B desires
D do C warrants
D manages
69 The students are ___ divided over which author they’d
like to study next term. 77 I suffer from insomnia and after a bad night’s sleep it
A blindingly can be hard to ___ the day.
B hotly A face
C deeply B look
D gravely C address
D enter
70 ___ on the fence is not an option – you have to make a
decision now. 78 The teacher was very ___ of the present her students
A Resting gave her when she retired.
B Sitting A grateful
C Standing B satisfied
D Posing C appreciative
D astonished
71 Bethany opened ___ to her teacher about the problems
she was experiencing with her studies. 79 The ___ and turns in the plot of the film are so clever.
A up A bends
B out B circles
C over C spirals
D about D twists

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80 His novels broke new ___ at the time and discussed 88 Books about ___ cultures fascinate me and make me
themes no one had previously talked about. want to learn more about them.
A ground A quintessential
B soil B authentic
C fences C turbulent
D limits D indigenous

81 When you’re a child, the world seems to ___ around 89 I’ve ___ down my university options to three and now I
you, but as an adult you learn that it certainly doesn’t. need to visit them all.
A revolve A reduced
B rotate B tightened
C circle C narrowed
D evolve D pressed

82 It’s ___ that Sandrine can’t be here, but we’ll manage. 90 The garden of the house is quite ___, and no other
A concerned buildings overlook us.
B inappropriate A isolated
C vexing B secluded
D confronting C privatised
D barren
83 When my best friend and I meet we spend a while ___ /50
out all our most recent problems to each other.
HOW TO …
A pouring
B watering 3 Choose the correct answer, A, B, C or D.
C flowing 91 I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to ___ you off there.
D streaming A stop
B cut
84 I’m afraid you’re ___ mistaken if you think I can change C chop
the manager’s mind on this. D interrupt
A vehemently
B immediately 92 I’m sorry but I think there’s a ___ in your argument.
C gravely A failing
D blindingly B fault
C flaw
85 ___ head teachers have failed to invest in extensions to D spot
the current school buildings.
A Following 93 So, am I right ___ thinking that you agree with us?
B Restrictive A on
C Successive B for
D Leading C by
D in
86 I prefer to read straightforward articles where the details
have not been ___. 94 The ___ picture resulting from the survey was one of
A boosted positivity.
B escalated A wide
C embellished B overall
D bolstered C complete
D final
87 I’ve watched the film several times and the ending never
fails to ___ me to tears. 95 There are no two ___ about it, the answer is to have
A take another vote.
B lessen A sides
C reduce B paths
D subtract C alternatives
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96 We met up for a coffee and chatted about college and

friends and ___ like that.
A stuff
B bits
C types
D matter

97 I take your point and in that ___ I’m definitely with you.
A opinion
B relation
C front
D respect

98 Well, this might be true to some ___, but we have to

consider the wider picture.
A length
B extent
C edge
D limit

99 With the benefit of ___, it is clear that we made the

wrong decision.
A memory
B perception
C reflection
D hindsight

100 I’m ___ from experience when I say that there will be
significant benefits.
A suggesting
B giving
C speaking
D explaining

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