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Worksheets09. Test 9 - CPE Use of English - Grammar // Modules 9 - 12
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins
"He looks familiar."
"He's the author ... novel become a best seller."
which
of which
whose
whom
"Hi Nick. I've got bad news. Natalie and James broke up again."
"I know, but it is James ... is to blame this time, not Natalie."
for whom
whose
who
which
"Is there a problem with the letter?"
"The person ... this letter is addressed no longer lives here."
who
to whom
to who
whom
India is the country ... he spent the early years of his life.
at which
that
where
on which
Join the following sentences using relative pronouns or adverbs.
John and Joe are brothers. They own the cafe down the street.
(a)
Join the following sentences using relative pronouns or adverbs.
He bought these trousers at a second-hand shop. His best friend owns it.
(a)
Join the following sentences using relative pronouns or adverbs.
The woman is a wealthy heiress. She is wearing dark sunglasses.
(a)
It was childish of him not to accept my apologies.
REFUSED
He (a) of him.
He was born in London fifty years ago.
CITY
London (a) fifty years ago.
The newspaper editor only accepted one of the ten articles I wrote.
BY
I wrote ten articles (a) the newspaper editor.
The writer I really admire won the Nobel Prize for Literature.
ADMIRATION
The writer for (a) won the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Looking ... on my life, I realise I've been very fortunate.
after
back
ahead
over
In 1917 the Russian working classes rose ... against their masters.
to
onto
up
out
He made ... (= fabricated) the whole story; it was just a figment of his imagination.
up
over
out
into
Her father has made ... (= given) all his property to her as she is his only child.
out
up
over
for
After not speaking for several days, they finally made it ... (= became reconciled)
out
for
over
up
I can't make ... (= discern) who is in the room, as it's too dark.
up
out
into
off with
She never goes out of the house without first making ... (= applying cosmetics) her face.
out
up
up for
off with
She is quick ... doing mental arithmetic.
(a)
Queen Victoria reigned ... Britain and Ireland for more than sixty years.
(a)
The new rules about school uniforms will apply next year.
FORCE
The new rules on school uniforms (a) next year.
Many people were really delighted when the government lost the election.
JUBILATION
There (a) lost the election.
They seldom stay up late.
RARE
It (a) late.
Even though Simon really has a lot of money, he always buys his mum a birthday present.
SHORT
However (a) his mum a birthday present.
The climbers will try to reach the summit again in the morning.
ANOTHER
The climbers will (a) in the morning.
Argument ... widespread on the global warming issue.
is
are
Your theory is sound but your calculations ... wrong.
is
are
The information ... passed on to another department.
were
was
He has a lot of ... to complete before leaving.
works
work
The stylist was trimming her customer's ...
hairs
hair
We were all impressed with the ... of his speech.
content
contents
He had a bad time in the army but he has put it ... him now.
(a)
It is being put ... that the vice-president is involved in the scandal but as yet there seems to be no real evidence.
(a)
Just put ... your name and address on this card.
(a)
Mr Jones has put ... the proposal that all members of staff should make a contribution to the earthquake relief fund.
(a)
His proposal met ... (= had as a reaction) total opposition from the committee.
through
with
together
down
I'm afraid you'll have to learn to live ... (= tolerate) this problem for the rest of your life.
through
up to
with
over
We'd better move ... (= pass on to another subject) the housing problem before time runs out.
on to
up to
out
together
New automated machinery in factories had led to the phasing ... (= gradually stop using) of old production methods.
over
through
out
over
Mark was saved ... drowning by the heroic action of his brother.
for
from
of
with
He has an excellent lawyer acting ... him and is bound to win the case.
from
for
to
of
The board of directors is meeting today to appoint a replacement ... the retiring chairman.
of
for
from
to
He was very solicitous ... our comfort and made every effort to ensure we had a pleasant journey.
about
of
for
with
We'd better go out for dinner; the food we have in the house isn't sufficient ... the six of us.
of
for
to
on
She said she was in no way responsible for the damage.
DISCLAIMED
She (a) damage.
The new employee still hadn't appeared by 10 o'clock.
SIGN
There (a) by 10 o'clock.
You can dissolve these tablets in water.
SOLUBLE
These (a) water.
Vanessa practises the violin nearly every day.
BY
Scarcely (a) the violin.
He realised how much he cared for her only when she had been away for a long time.
ABSENCE
Her (a) how much he cared for her life.
It would have taken a miracle to save the paintings from the fire.
SHORT
Nothing (a) the paintings from the fire.
Nancy's got ... migraine; she really should go ... home.
a, -
-, -
a, a
the, -
Patrick is in ... hardware shop buying ... paint.
a, the
a, -
-, -
the, the
... Bermuda Triangle has received ... notoriety as ... area of misfortune because ... number of vessels have disappeared there.
The, -, an, a
The, the, an, a
-, -, an, a
-, the, an, a
The secretary was asked to run ... (= print out) copies of the report of the employees.
off
into
after
away
We ran ... Sally at the shops yesterday; I hadn't seen her for months.
after
out of
into
through
He ran ... the boy, but didn't manage to catch him.
through
after
into
away
He was hoping to sell his car for 1,000$ but he had to settle ... (= accept sth - less than accepted) 800$.
out
for
in
on
Once we've settled ... (= become used to a new) we'll invite you for a long weekend.
through
over
in
up
Could you please see ... (= make arrangements for) getting the sofa re-covered?
on
about
in
up
While running to answer the telephone, I tripped ... my brother's briefcase.
(a)
Being new ... the neighbourhood, they were unable to find where the greengrocer's was.
(a)
That's typical ... Peter to refuse to help!
(a)
I was very angry ... being woken up in the middle of the night by an alarm bell.
(a)
My new computer has the advantage ... being more compact than my old one.
(a)
The government was anxious ... the influx of refugees into the country.
(a)
The boss asked her to make ... the hours she missed last week.
up
up for
out
off with
I don't know how to make ... my rudeness to him.
up
up for
off with
into
The committee is made ... of twelve members.
out
over
off with
up
She makes ... that she is a successful actress, but in fact she's only played one small role.
out
up
up for
off with
They want to make the loft ... a study.
into
up
up for
over
The art gallery has had at least 120,000 visitors since it opened.
FEWER
No (a) the art gallery since it opened.
I eventually persuaded her not to hand in her resignation.
TALKED
I eventually (a) her resignation.
It was only because he persisted that he managed to get the job.
FOR
If (a) he wouldn't have got the job.
Flying is the form of transport I like least.
NO
There (a) than flying.
Their house is now worth more than when they bought it.
INCREASED
The (a) they bought it.
If you adjust the mirror a little, you'll be able to see more clearly.
SLIGHT
With (a) you'll be able to see more clearly.
The letter arrived completely unexpectedly this morning.
BLUE
The arrival of the letter (a) this morning.
Although he repeatedly called the company, he couldn't get through.
AFTER
Despite (a) , he couldn't get through.
The rainfall has been below average this month.
RAINED
It (a) this month.
The editor delayed publishing the article until he had checked all the facts.
DID
Only (a) the editor publish the article.
They settled ... (= decide on) the Ritz as the best place for the reception.
about
on
for
up
We made an appointment to see ... (= inspect properly) the cottage before we decided to buy it.
on
over
through
about
The children were seen ... (= escorted) at the station by the entire family.
through
out
over
off
Could you see ... (= take care of) those messages while I read through this report?
to
through
out
over
He said he would make me a rich man, but I saw ... (= to see what he is like) him immediately.
over
off
through
about
After moving around for years, they settled ... (= lived a more permament lifestyle) in a small village in Wales.
up
for
down
in
He saw his best friend ... (= supported him through) his divorce.
up
about
through
over
I'll see you ... (= accompany you to an exit) to the garden gate.
out
up
over
off
Let's settle ... (= pay a bill) with the waiter now.
up
for
in
on
Sheila often suffers from really bad headaches.
PRONE
Sheila (a) really bad headaches.
Tom's absorption ... his studies means he has no social life.
(a)
Eating too much fat and sugar is detrimental ... (= szkodliwe dla) your health.
(a)
The amount of water absorbed ... cotton wool is greater than that ... paper.
(a)
The bank wrote to me to advise me ... their new overdraft facilities.
(a)
If you need advice ... exam techniques, any of our trained staff will help you.
(a)
He cared ... the environment and gave an inspiring speech ... the issue.
(a)
At the Chinese restaurant we started ... spare ribs, then had chicken chop suey and coconut ice cream to finish.
(a)
The doctor advised us ... travelling to Egypt without having the proper inoculations first.
(a)
The boys ran down to the garden and vaulted ... the fence at the bottom.
(a)
Clara is unswerving ... her determination to become a lawyer.
(a)
