UNIT 1: SHARING OPINIONS

Can you ________ on the project while I am away?

• a) collaborate

• b) mention

• c) replace

• d) establish

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'collaborate' because it implies working together on the project, which is appropriate while someone is away. The other options do not fit the context of teamwork on a project.

You_____ bring your identification to enter the building.

• a) could

• b) must

• c) could

• d) would

Answer explanation

The correct choice is b) must, as it indicates a requirement to bring identification to enter the building. The other options (could, would) suggest possibility or conditionality, which do not fit the context.

The entire strategy ________ on obtaining board approval.

• a) depends on

• b) relies on

• c) is based on

• d) introduces

Answer explanation

The correct choice is c) 'is based on' because it indicates that the entire strategy fundamentally relies on obtaining board approval, which aligns with the context of the sentence.

If I had known about the deadline, I ________ finished the project earlier.

• a) should have

• b) must have

• c) could have

• d) could have

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'should have' because it indicates a missed obligation or expectation. The speaker implies that knowing the deadline would have led to a responsible action of finishing the project earlier.

She did not ________ until everyone else had already left.

• a) appeared

• b) continued

• c) mentioned

• d) led

Answer explanation

The correct choice is b) continued. The sentence implies that she was still engaged in an activity while others had already left, making 'continued' the most fitting verb in this context.

You_____call him to confirm the details.

• a) must

• b) could

• c) should

• d) could

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'must' because it indicates a strong obligation to call him to confirm the details. 'Should' suggests a recommendation, while 'could' implies possibility, which is not as strong as 'must'.

They decided to ________ the housewarming party for next weekend.

• a) discard

• b) take into account

• c) establish

• d) continue

Answer explanation

The correct choice is c) establish, as it means to set up or arrange the housewarming party for next weekend. The other options do not fit the context of planning an event.

________ have taken a different route to avoid the traffic, now we're late

• a) could

• b) couldn't

• c) should

• d) must

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'should' because it implies a recommendation or expectation. The sentence suggests that taking a different route was advisable to avoid traffic, which aligns with 'should'.

He ________ his best friend by mentioning the problem.

• a) mentioned

• b) defended

• c) led

• d) relied on

Answer explanation

The correct choice is b) defended, as it implies that he supported or stood up for his best friend by addressing the problem. The other options do not convey this protective action.

Despite the obstacles, the team decided to ________ with the plan.

• a) count on

• b) continue

• c) incite

• d) move forward

Answer explanation

The correct choice is b) continue, as it fits the context of persisting with a plan despite challenges. Options a) count on and c) incite do not convey the same meaning, while d) move forward is similar but less precise.