B2.1 Final Assessment Review

Yesterday while I ___________ TV, the power _____________ out.

• watched / was going

• watched / went

• was watching / went

• was watching / was going

Last Saturday ________ a terrible day. It ________ and a lot of water _______ the street. I ________ along the street when a man ________ my wallet.

• Was / was raining / was flooding / was walking / stole

• Was / rained / flood / walked / was stealing

• Was / was raining / flooding / walked / stole

• Was / rained / flooded / walked / was stealing

Which of the following sentences demonstrate the correct use of would or used to?

• We used to see movies every weekend, but we haven’t gone for a while.

• My sister and I would eat at the diner across the street for breakfast all the time when we lived there.

• He would have a dog when he lived with his parents.

• I used to go to the mall on Sundays until they moved it across town.

• I didn’t used to snore at night. I’m not sure what changed.

I ________ don’t think I can visit my parents for Christmas this year. I had to spend all my money on car repairs.

• naturally

• fortunately

• stupidly

• honestly

Joe was ________ tired after he had to work the night shift 3 days in a row.

• understandably

• sadly

• thankfully

• stupidly

Which of the following could be effective responses for clarification?

Mark: The party supplies probably won’t arrive on time if we order on the 15^th. We need to order it now to allow at least 1 week for shipping delays.

• Okay. I understand.

• Sorry, you said, “1 week” for shipping delays? Is that correct?

• Can you explain what you mean by “shipping delays?”

• Shipping delays?

• I guess so.

Karen: Thank you for taking time for this meeting today. We are going to review the quarterly budget for each department, but before we start, I want to hear a summary of last quarter’s costs from each department head. Valery ________?

• let's not get distracted

• it's all you

• would you like to kick it off

• I know this is interesting, but let’s keep to the point

Jacob: I like that you are thinking ahead to next month’s plans, but ______________. We need to get through all the information on this month’s meeting schedule.

• carry on

• how does that affect your department

• I'm listening

• let's keep to the point, please

Andrew: I don’t think the sales department will be able to handle the extra workload. We should probably save the new leads for next month.

Summer: _________?

• thanks for asking

• what makes you think that

• I'm listening

• I forgot my keys in the other room. Could you give me a moment

Danny: I was really worried about my final exam, but I got a 95/100!

Alan: ________! I told you that you could do it!

• Did you

• That's great news

• If you ever need someone to talk to, I'm here

• What a shame