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Pre-FSAE Vocabulary & Grammar Test

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Students need to provide concrete examples to support their opinions in an essay. What does 'concrete' mean in this sentence?

a)

Flexible

b)

Solid

c)

Vague

d)

Abstract

2.

Which word is a synonym for 'launch'?

a)

Halt

b)

Conclude

c)

Start

d)

Terminate

3.

What is the meaning of 'discipline' in the context of education?

a)

Disorganization

b)

Punishment

c)

Career

d)

Field of study

4.

What does it mean to 'pursue' something?

a)

To abandon

b)

To try to achieve

c)

To avoid

d)

To complete

5.

What is the problem of 'gender gap' in STEM education and careers?

a)

Gender balance

b)

Gender identity

c)

Gender discrimination

d)

Equality between genders

6.

What does 'under-represented' mean?

a)

large presence

b)

high number

c)

giving presence

d)

not given enough presence

7.

What is a written essay at university called?

a)

degree

b)

examination

c)

assignment

d)

tutor

8.

What is an occasion when a teacher or expert and a group of people meet to study and discuss somehting?

a)

seminar

b)

lecturer

c)

dissertation

d)

journal

9.

What do you get when you have completed a programme of study at university?

a)

dissertation

b)

degree

c)

term

d)

assignment

10.

What is another way to say 'important distinction'?

a)

core principles

b)

virtual classroom

c)

significant difference

d)

modern phenomenon

11.

What is another way to say 'recent trend'?

a)

distance learning

b)

core principles

c)

technological advances

d)

modern phenomenon

12.

What is another way to say 'online course'?

a)

core principles

b)

virtual classroom

c)

online degree

d)

technological advances

13.

What is an academic qualification obtained from online instruction?

a)

distance learning

b)

online degree

c)

virtual classroom

d)

technological advances

14.

Biology is a science subject, _____ history is a humanities subject.

a)

conversely

b)

similarly

c)

whereas

d)

and

15.

______ taking a pre-university foundation year in the UK is common for international students, it is not common in the US.

a)

Similarly

b)

While

c)

Contrastingly

d)

Likewise

16.

Certain teachers prefer to provide written comments on students' writing. _______, others prefer to hold face-to-face conferences.

a)

Similarly

b)

Likewise

c)

While

d)

However

17.

Some professions only require a Bachelor's Degree, ______ others require a graduate degree.

a)

whereas

b)

and

c)

likewise

d)

in contrast

18.

Theoretical courses tend not to prepare students for the real world. ________, hands-on experiences often provide students with practical knowledge and skills that academic courses may lack.

a)

Similarly

b)

Whereas

c)

Conversely

d)

In the same way

19.

Medicine involves both academic and professionally related aspects. _____, Law involves both theoretical and practical elements.

a)

On the other hand

b)

Whereas

c)

Similarly

d)

Moreover

20.

Language learning requires memorizing and practising vocabulary. _______, Maths involves memorizing and practising formulas.

a)

In contrast

b)

Furthermore

c)

In the same way

d)

In addition

21.

_______ some students choose to go to university, others prefer to enter the workforce directly.

a)

However

b)

Conversely

c)

Meanwhile

d)

While

22.

Engineering study requires good mathematic skills. ______, creative writing relies more on a strong command of language.

a)

Also

b)

Whereas

c)

In contrast

d)

Furthermore

23.

______ Business is considered a university subject that will lead to job offers, Philosophy is usually not.

a)

Conversely

b)

While

c)

Likewise

d)

Similarly

24.

_______ is a form of energy that comes from a nuclear reaction and can be dangerous in large amounts.

a)

research facility

b)

radiation

c)

specialist

d)

internship

25.

__________ means damage to or loss of information.

a)

research facility

b)

radiation

c)

corruption of data

d)

ground-breaking

26.

Mary did her ________ at an interior design firm last summer. She learned about how she could use her degree and skills after graduating.

a)

specialist

b)

internship

c)

vocational

d)

academic

27.

To become a doctor, students need to study ______ subjects such as Biology and Chemistry.

a)

specialist

b)

internship

c)

vocational

d)

academic

28.

Tom designed ________ parts for a car engine for his Engineering project.

a)

vocational

b)

specialist

c)

mechanical

d)

academic

29.

Active listening and reading, as well as daily practising with others will help you _______ the English language much faster than studying on your own.

a)

advise

b)

acquire

c)

research

d)

achieve

30.

An academic year can be split into three periods, each called a(n) _________.

a)

term

b)

semester

c)

degree

d)

seminar

31.

An academic year can be split into two periods, each called a(n) _________.

a)

term

b)

semester

c)

degree

d)

seminar

32.

If your native language is Swedish, then learning Danish is not very difficult. _________, Mandarin Chinese will be challenging to learn.

a)

Conversely

b)

In the same way

c)

Similarly

d)

Moreover

33.

Algebra is a Maths subject that many students learn in secondary school. __________, Geometry is commonly taught at the secondary school level.

a)

Conversely

b)

However

c)

Likewise

d)

Moreover

34.

Algebra is a Maths subject that many students learn in secondary school. __________, Geometry is commonly taught at the secondary school level.

a)

Conversely

b)

However

c)

Likewise

d)

Moreover

35.

In the UK, universities charge high tuition fees for academic subjects. ________, colleges charge much less for vocational courses.

a)

Similarly

b)

However

c)

Likewise

d)

Moreover

36.

Students in face-to-face courses see tutors often. ________, students in distance-learning courses contact their tutors in online forums often.

a)

Similarly

b)

However

c)

Conversely

d)

Furthermore

37.

A language teacher in a classroom may be able to correct a student's grammar or pronunciation in the moment, ________ a distance-learning teacher may need to provide written or recorded feedback to be delivered later.

a)

whereas

b)

however

c)

similarly

d)

therefore

38.

Many students prefer to study a job-related subject as a(n) ________ to an academic course.

a)

alternative

b)

establishment

c)

motivation

d)

aspect

39.

One beneficial ________ of university education is meeting the other students on the course.

a)

alternative

b)

establishment

c)

motivation

d)

aspect

40.

Distance learning requires students to have a high level of ____________.

a)

alternative

b)

establishment

c)

motivation

d)

aspect

41.

Distance learning requires students to have a high level of ____________.

a)

alternative

b)

establishment

c)

motivation

d)

aspect

42.

The award recognizes his __________ contributions and leadership in promoting and developing agriculture in the country.

a)

specific

b)

significant

c)

core

d)

principle

43.

Distance learning can make it difficult for a teacher to understand a student's ________ learning needs.

a)

specific

b)

significant

c)

core

d)

principle

44.

The company's basic _________ is to develop new, simple products at reasonable prices by making the best use of raw materials.

a)

specific

b)

significant

c)

core

d)

principle

45.

1996 saw the __________ of the world's first virtual university, which operated only on the internet.

a)

alternative

b)

establishment

c)

motivation

d)

aspect

46.

Combine the sentences using adverb clauses of contrast with while or whereas.

More than one answer is possible.

Academic courses focus on subjects like Maths, Science, and Language Arts.

Vocational courses focus on practical skills.

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47.

Combine the sentences using adverb clauses of contrast with while or whereas.

More than one answer is possible.

More men tend to graduate with degrees in Maths and Science.

More women tend to graduate with degrees in languages or Literature.

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48.

Combine the sentences using adverb clauses of contrast with while or whereas.

More than one answer is possible.

Biology is a science subject.

History is a humanities subject.

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49.

Combine the sentences using adverb clauses of contrast with while or whereas.

More than one answer is possible.

Taking a pre-university foundation year in the UK is common for international students.

It is not common in the US.

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50.

Combine the sentences using adverb clauses of contrast with while or whereas.

More than one answer is possible.

Some professions only require a Bachelor's Degree.

Others require a graduate degree.

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51.

Complete the sentence with an appropriate ending.


While some students choose to go to university, ____________________________________.

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52.

Complete the sentence with an appropriate ending.


Engineering study requires good mathematics skills, whereas ___________________________.

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53.

Complete the sentence with your own idea to compare or contrast.


Academic subjects such as Law may lead to high-paying careers. In contrast, _________________.

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54.

Complete the sentence with your own idea to compare or contrast.

Medicine involves both academic and professionally related aspects. Similarly, ________________________________________________.

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55.

Complete the sentence with your own idea to compare or contrast.


The most common second language for Australian students to learn is French. Conversely, __________________________________________________.

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56.

Complete the sentence with your own idea to compare or contrast.


Theoretical courses tend not to prepare students for the real world. In contrast, ________________________________________.

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57.

Complete the sentence with your own idea to compare or contrast.


While Computer Engineering is considered a university subject that will lead to a job after graduation, ________________________________________________________.

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58.

Complete the sentence with your own idea to compare or contrast.


In some states in the US, Physics is not a mandatory subject for high school students.

In contrast, ________________________________________________.

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59.

Complete the sentence with your own idea to compare or contrast.


Engineering and Business are both popular subjects, whereas

_______________________________________________________________________.

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60.

Complete the sentence with your own idea to compare or contrast.


The most popular overseas study destination for American students is Italy. Conversely, _______________________________________.

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