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WorksheetsFirst Certificate (Use of English Practice)
Total questions: 106
Worksheet time: 2hrs 58mins
You must do exactly what your coach tells you. (Choose the sentence with the same meaning)
You must carry over your coach's instructions.
You must carry forward your coach's instructions.
You must carry out your coach's instructions
You must carry on with your coach's instructions.
The meeting continued past a certain point into the afternoon because there was so much to talk about. (Choose the sentence with the same meaning):
The meeting carried over into the afternoon because there was so much to talk about.
The meeting carried on with into the afternoon because there was so much to talk about.
The meeting carried forward into the afternoon because there was so much to talk about.
The meeting carried off into the afternoon because there was so much to talk about.
They completed the reforms successfully despite the opposition. (choose the sentence with the same meaning)
They carried the reforms through despite the opposition.
They carried the reforms on despite the opposition.
They carried the reforms off despite the opposition.
They carried the reforms over despite the opposition.
So that Mike would be fit for the competition, he went to the gym three times a week. (choose the sentence with the same meaning)
Mike went to the gym three times a week so to be fit for the competition.
Mike went to the gym three times a week in order to fit for the competition.
Mike went to the gym three times a week to be fit for the competition.
Mike went to the gym three times a week in order to be fit for the competition.
He tried to .......... her some advice but she wouldn't listen. (Fill the gap)
give
suggest
recommend
take
Have you .......... out the invitations to the party yet? (Fill the gap)
posted
sent
dispatched
delivered
I wonder if you could .......... me a favour and
carry this box for me. (Fill the gap)
make
do
give
hold
Could you just stand there quietly without .....
..... a sound? (Fill the gap)
creating
doing
causing
making
He has .......... arrangements to finish work early. (Fill the gap)
done
made
do
make
They're ......... plans for the weekend. (Fill the gap)
doing
making
do
make
Do I need to ..... my hair? (fill the gap)
do
make
doing
making
Have you ..... the dishes yet? (fill the gap)
do
make
done
made
Please ..... the bed before you come down for breakfast. (fill the gap)
do
make
doing
making
After a great deal of discussion we were all .......... agreement that we should have a party. (fill the gap)
for
at
on
in
Thanks for telling me about that website. I'll keep it .......... mind. (fill the gap)
in
on
to
about
What do you do ....... a living? I'm a computer programmer. (fill the gap)
as
by
for
of
Our train's been cancelled. We'll have to listen out ....... an announcement. (fill the gap)
for
to
about
on
She isn't going to university next year. She's had a change of ........ . (fill the gap)
attitude
thoughts
heart
tune
There are lots of different answers to choose from. Just ....... your pick. (fill the gap)
make
take
do
select
If you want to buy that motorbike you'll have to take .......... a loan to do it (fill the gap)
down
on
up
out
Thank you...... coming. (fill the gap)
to
for
in
of
We could pass the exam thanks ....... all that practice. (fill the gap)
to
for
in
of
Her kid's education means a lot ..... her. (fill the gap)
for
to
in
at
Learning English is very important ...... my future prospects. (fill the gap)
for
to
on
about
Studying abroad is a great opportunity. .......... the other hand, you might find yourself getting homesick. (Fill the gap).
By
In
On
At
He did hardly any work before the exam. .........., he managed to pass.
Although
Nevertheless
Despite
So
Life in a big city is more stressful than the country. ........., it can also be expensive. (Fill the gap)
Further
Addition
Moreover
Nevertheless
Some people have said the play is boring. .......... the contrary, I found it absolutely fascinating. (fill the gap).
On
In
At
By
The law regarding dangerous driving has been changed. As a/an .......... , more people are going to prison. (Fill the gap)
effect
result
outcome
aftermath
The company is making a number of changes. In other ........, it seems that there are going to be a number of job losses. (Fill the gap).
words
ways
sayings
worlds
She bumped into her ex-boyfriend in the street, .......... all her efforts to avoid him. (Fill the gap)
through
spite
despite
moreover
The team played well in the first half. In .........., during the second half they completely lost control of the game. (Fill the gap)
contrast
context
contrary
the other hand
The shop was very quiet and ............. people were waiting to be served.
little
few
some
any
I haven't got ............. plans for the weekend if you'd like to go out somewhere
little
few
some
any
Was there ............. traffic on the roads this evening?
much
many
some
any
I've tried to phone several shops but ............. of them were open
no
none
some
any
I asked Sally and Kim but ... of them wanted to go out
no
none
either
neither
He's exercising a lot ............. than he used to.
less
fewer
least
little
The doctor had two patients, ............. of whom were complaining of upset stomachs.
all
either
both
some
The surgeon is operating ............. the patient now.
at
to
on
in
There's no possibility ............. us finishing the project by the weekend.
at
with
on
of
Have you got any advice ............. how to go about buying a new car?
at
with
on
of
How much have you saved ............. for your holiday?
in
off
on
up
The police are looking ............. the recent series of robberies in the area.
into
around
on
through
I sympathise ............. your problem but I'm afraid there's nothing I can do to help.
in
for
with
to
Would you be kind enough to fill ............. this application form, please
over
with
in
up
He really takes ............. his father. They're alike in so many ways.
on
after
in
over
I can't get .......... how hard that test was.
(stop thinking about something.)
down to
on with
away with
over
The bank robbers got ................ robbing the bank. The police never found them.
(do something wrong without punishment)
down to
on with
away with
over
Listen everyone, it's time to stop talking and get ............. our class.
(continue with something)
down to
on with
away with
over
Archaeologists …..... that a perfectly preserved 5,500-year-old shoe has been discovered in a cave in Armenia in south-west Asia.
report
describe
inform
tell
Archaeologists report that a perfectly preserved 5,500-year-old shoe has been discovered in a cave in Armenia in south-west Asia. It is …..... to be the oldest leather shoe ever found.
accepted
regarded
assessed
believed
The shoe was made of a single piece of leather, stitched at the front and back, and was shaped to fit
the wearer’s foot. It had been …..... with grasses, either for warmth or to make sure it kept its shape.
stuffed
loaded
pushed
blocked
WORD FORMATION > National Bike Week was celebrated last week in a …….... way with a Family Fun Day in Larkside Park. MEMORY
memory
memorial
memorable
memoir
WORD FORMATION > The event …….... to be highly successful with over five hundred people attending. PROOF
prove
proven
proving
proved
WORD FORMATION > Larkside Cycling Club brought along a (1) …….... of different bikes to demonstrate the (2) …….... that family members of all ages can get from group cycling.
VARY / ENJOY
(1) variety (2) enjoyment
(1) various (2) enjoyment
(1) variety (2) enjoy
(1) variety (2) joyous
WORD FORMATION > Basic cycling …….... was taught using conventional bikes. SAFE
safe
safety
save
salvage
WORD FORMATION > Paula can’t wait to hear the band’s new album.
FORWARD
Paula is really ……………… the band’s new album.
looking forward to hear
interested in hearing
keen on hearing
looking forward | to hearing
WORD FORMATION > Buying a daily newspaper seems pointless to me.
POINT
I can’t …………………… a daily newspaper.
see the point | in/of buying
see any point | (in) buying
All the answers are correct
WORD FORMATION > Daniel thought the flight would be more expensive than it actually was.
NOT
The flight ……………………… as Daniel thought it would be.
was less expensive
was not expensive
was not as/so expensive
All the answers are correct
WORD FORMATION > It’s a shame I’m not able to come to your party on Saturday.
COULD
I …………………………………………………… to your party on Saturday.
wish I could come
wish that I could come
All the answers are correct
WORD FORMATION > There were no trainers left in Denzel’s size anywhere on the website.
SOLD
The website had …………………………………………………… trainers in Denzel’s size.
sold out | of
completely sold out | of
completely sold out | of the
All the answers are correct
WORD FORMATION > Gwenda deleted her sister’s photographs by accident.
MEAN
Gwenda …………………………………………………… her sister’s photographs.
didn’t/did not mean | to delete
would not mean | to delete
would have meant | to delete
All the answers are correct
.......... she arrive, ask her to wait.
Would
Should
Will
Were
.......... she fail the test, she will lose her job
Would
Should
Will
Were
If you .......... to meet John, tell him that the meeting has been postponed.
by chance
happen
accidentally
are
If you should ........... to lose your job, what will you do?
become
occur
coincide
happen
The bank robbers .......... robbing the bank. The police never found them.
went away with
go away with
get away with
got away with
I finally got ............. to doing my homework. I didn't do it for several days.
on
over
by
around
Dinner is finished and now it's time to get .......... to business.
up
down
over
around
WORD FORMATION > Jennings is so .......... enthusiastic about the game that his enthusiasm spreads to his team-mates and the result is usually a strong performance. WONDER
wonder
wonderfully
wonderful
wondrous
WORD FORMATION > Buying and selling antiques can be a very .......... hobby if you know how to find a good bargain. PROFIT
proof
profitability
profitable
All the answers are correct
WORD FORMATION > We were left without any money for the last part of our holiday because we had .......... the cost of the train ticket to Norway. ESTIMATE
estimation
estimate
underestimated
underestimate
WORD FORMATION > Mr. Transom stared .......... at the group of students talking in the corner and they shut up immediately. CROSS
crossing
crossly
crossover
crossing out
WORD FORMATION > I think I was ....... sacked and have decided to bring the company to court.
FAIR
fair
unfair
fairly
unfairly
WORD FORMATION > Have you seen my handbag, John? It seems to have totally .......... ! APPEAR
appear
disappear
disappeared
appeared
WORD FORMATION > You know your father is the most .......... person in the world. He is sure to be wearing one of his old sweaters to the party. FASHION
unfashionable
fashionable
fashion
out of fashion
WORD FORMATION > People will need to see ........... provable information before they can believe in something like life on other planets. SCIENCE
scientific
scientificaly
scientifically
scientist
Please throw that rubbish ...... in the bin.
down
beneath
under
away
You must stay in bed for a few days if you want to throw ..... that cold.
in
on
off
over
This house is so old now. When it rains, the windows leak and the roof needs to be replaced soon. ..........., we love it and would never move to another.
nevertheless
although
though
despite
You can't ignore this problem any longer. You have to ....... with it so we can go on with the plan.
deal
do
solve
beat
I don't like watching soap operas and films on TV. I prefer documentaries with .......... people talking about their lives.
reality
real
authentic
genuine
Has someone moved the drinks .......... the table while I was gone? I'm sure that glass in front of Peter was mine.
off
along
around
on
We couldn't find the hotel and it was getting dark, .......... we got out a map and studied it carefully.
so
and
but
if
Well, according to the timetable, a bus should be along in ........... two minutes. But I wouldn't be surprised if we had to wait another half an hour!
less
below
about
round
Martin Jones, .......... as the Gentle Bank Robber during his three-year reign, was jailed for 25 years today at the Central Court.
named
reputed
called
known
I was born about 30km .......... Rome but have always lived in Great Britain.
from
to
far
near
Don't wash that sweater in hot water, ........... it will shrink.
unless
if
moreover
otherwise
.......... the vacation, we had the most wonderful weather imaginable. Sunshine all the way!
Along
Throughout
Moreover
All in all
Police arrested a man late last night in connection with the murder. Police expect to charge the ........... later this morning.
guilty
suspect
condemned
arrested
Right, Mrs. Jones. Take these pills twice a day and if the problem ............ more serious, come back and pay me a visit.
goes
becomes
turns
develops
When each group of tourists have paid the entrance fee, .......... them with a picnic hamper and two parasols.
provide
give
lend
give out
You are the only person in this company who ........... access to both the staff phone list and the bank information of every employee. Please remember it is a huge responsibility.
has
takes
opens
sees
We all just looked at the bill and then realised that .......... wasn't even included! So we had to pay another 15% on top of that! I am never going back to that restaurant.
services
serving
serves
service
We got home to find the children .......... down the marble hallway in their socks.
sliding
skidding
falling
crashing
I used to live ..... 51 Portland Street.
in
at
on
All the answers are correct
The picture is hanging ..... the wall.
in
at
on
All the answers are correct
In my English lesson I always sit .......... my friend
next to
beside
by
All the answers are correct
The sign hanging .......... the door read 'No smoking'.
next to
beside
over
above
KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION
It's impossible for me not to laugh when she starts making faces. (HELP)
I can't __________________________ when she starts making faces.
help laugh
help laughing
laugh
helping to laugh
KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION
I really don't want to go out tonight. (FEEL)
I really don't __________________________ out tonight.
feel like
feel like going
feel
feel going
Southhampton played so much better than the other side , so it was unfair that they lost the match (DESERVE).
Southhampton __________________________ the match because they played much better than the other side.
didn't deserve losing
didn't lose
didn't deserve to lose
deserved to lose
It's obvious that he shot himself in the foot by accident. (MEAN)
He obviously _______________ himself in the foot.
didn't mean
didn't mean to shoot
didn't mean shooting
meant to shoot
I hate it when I'm ill. (STAND)
I ___________________ ill.
stand by
can't stand to be
can't stand been
can't stand being
It wasn't Mark that you met in the shop. (HAVE)
It ______________ Mark that you met in the shop.
have been
has
can have been
can't have been
