WorksheetsFCE practice
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 23mins
..................... being one of the most intelligent students in the class, Michael’s exam result was disappointing.
Despite
Spite of
Although
I have never felt ..... ease with my boss.
in
to
at
for
How was the bus ....... to work today?
trip
tour
ride
journey
The prison officers had to give ... to the prisoners' demands.
in
into
ahead
over
You won't see her until she's back from her skiing .......
tour
trip
ride
journey
How can I (a) the life of my car? (LONG)
I've lost my keys. Have you seen the ...... ones?
another
other
others
They decided to break .... their engagement
with
up
off
to
Dolls have ..... as children’s playthings for thousands of years.
been
used
existed
My mother told .................. I should help her more with the housework.
me
mine
my
myself
I often go from one place to (a) looking for the best bargains.
We had to ... the car and walk home when it broke down.
cut
abandon
miss
lose
I have a great ____ of respect for our current prime minister.
amount
deal
extent
degree
The new library went into ... in April and has been very well received by the public. (SERVE)
server
servers
service
reservation
Brand names seem to have _________ over us.
rule
power
meaning
force
I was impressed____subways my first time in Europe.
with
on
by
for
It's a very remote location, completely cut ... from the outside world.
by
off
of
out
down
Mike decided to get a summer job in France ................ improve his French.
in order to
despite
due to
We went on an interesting guided ... of a fishing village.
journey
expedition
visit
tour
.................... she always handed in her homework late, the quality of her work was high.
as long as
although
as well as
The students found that they had a free morning ...................... the cancellation of the lecture.
owing to
because
so as to
"I have been working ..... day."
all
whole
‘You just don’t practise enough,’ said the teacher, ‘and ..................... you’re not likely to improve’.
on the contrary
therefore
furthermore
We went ... the plan for his escape many times.
down
in
into
over
through
Remember, always stretch before running, and always ______ yourself.
train
pace
step
walk
Have you ever .................... a course in a language other than English?
taken
enrolled on
applied
done
I have been __ the computer since this morning.
on
in
from
to
My garden means the world ... me.
for
by
off
to
If you commit a crime it will destroy your ....... .
employment
job
career
work
A (a) needle is used to make the suture. (SURGERY)
Would you like to meet for a coffee after .......?
job
work
career
employment
Paul and Anne decided to decorate the living room ......... as they thought it would be cheaper
themselves
yourself
themself
them
I spent the ...... day in the sun.
all
whole
She broke ...... with his boyfriend Peter last week
off
in
out
up
For one reason or ........., he changed his mind.
another
other
others
Some students believe exams hinder the learning process. ......... think the opposite.
another
other
others
At the ... time there are nearly a billion users of Facebook worldwide.
actual
present
typical
current
Recent market (a) uncovered a consumer need for lower prices. (search)
I will call the police ______ you pay me for what you have taken!
if
so
however
unless
