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WorksheetsPre-FSAE Vocabulary & Grammar Test
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins
Students need to provide concrete examples to support their opinions in an essay. What does 'concrete' mean in this sentence?
Flexible
Solid
Vague
Abstract
Which word is a synonym for 'launch'?
Halt
Conclude
Start
Terminate
What is the meaning of 'discipline' in the context of education?
Disorganization
Punishment
Career
Field of study
What does it mean to 'pursue' something?
To abandon
To try to achieve
To avoid
To complete
What is the problem of 'gender gap' in STEM education and careers?
Gender balance
Gender identity
Gender discrimination
Equality between genders
What does 'under-represented' mean?
large presence
high number
giving presence
not given enough presence
What is a written essay at university called?
degree
examination
assignment
tutor
What is an occasion when a teacher or expert and a group of people meet to study and discuss somehting?
seminar
lecturer
dissertation
journal
What do you get when you have completed a programme of study at university?
dissertation
degree
term
assignment
What is another way to say 'important distinction'?
core principles
virtual classroom
significant difference
modern phenomenon
What is another way to say 'recent trend'?
distance learning
core principles
technological advances
modern phenomenon
What is another way to say 'online course'?
core principles
virtual classroom
online degree
technological advances
What is an academic qualification obtained from online instruction?
distance learning
online degree
virtual classroom
technological advances
Biology is a science subject, _____ history is a humanities subject.
conversely
similarly
whereas
and
______ taking a pre-university foundation year in the UK is common for international students, it is not common in the US.
Similarly
While
Contrastingly
Likewise
Certain teachers prefer to provide written comments on students' writing. _______, others prefer to hold face-to-face conferences.
Similarly
Likewise
While
However
Some professions only require a Bachelor's Degree, ______ others require a graduate degree.
whereas
and
likewise
in contrast
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.
Similarly
Whereas
Conversely
In the same way
Medicine involves both academic and professionally related aspects. _____, Law involves both theoretical and practical elements.
On the other hand
Whereas
Similarly
Moreover
Language learning requires memorizing and practising vocabulary. _______, Maths involves memorizing and practising formulas.
In contrast
Furthermore
In the same way
In addition
_______ some students choose to go to university, others prefer to enter the workforce directly.
However
Conversely
Meanwhile
While
Engineering study requires good mathematic skills. ______, creative writing relies more on a strong command of language.
Also
Whereas
In contrast
Furthermore
______ Business is considered a university subject that will lead to job offers, Philosophy is usually not.
Conversely
While
Likewise
Similarly
_______ is a form of energy that comes from a nuclear reaction and can be dangerous in large amounts.
research facility
radiation
specialist
internship
__________ means damage to or loss of information.
research facility
radiation
corruption of data
ground-breaking
Mary did her ________ at an interior design firm last summer. She learned about how she could use her degree and skills after graduating.
specialist
internship
vocational
academic
To become a doctor, students need to study ______ subjects such as Biology and Chemistry.
specialist
internship
vocational
academic
Tom designed ________ parts for a car engine for his Engineering project.
vocational
specialist
mechanical
academic
Active listening and reading, as well as daily practising with others will help you _______ the English language much faster than studying on your own.
advise
acquire
research
achieve
An academic year can be split into three periods, each called a(n) _________.
term
semester
degree
seminar
An academic year can be split into two periods, each called a(n) _________.
term
semester
degree
seminar
If your native language is Swedish, then learning Danish is not very difficult. _________, Mandarin Chinese will be challenging to learn.
Conversely
In the same way
Similarly
Moreover
Algebra is a Maths subject that many students learn in secondary school. __________, Geometry is commonly taught at the secondary school level.
Conversely
However
Likewise
Moreover
Algebra is a Maths subject that many students learn in secondary school. __________, Geometry is commonly taught at the secondary school level.
Conversely
However
Likewise
Moreover
In the UK, universities charge high tuition fees for academic subjects. ________, colleges charge much less for vocational courses.
Similarly
However
Likewise
Moreover
Students in face-to-face courses see tutors often. ________, students in distance-learning courses contact their tutors in online forums often.
Similarly
However
Conversely
Furthermore
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.
whereas
however
similarly
therefore
Many students prefer to study a job-related subject as a(n) ________ to an academic course.
alternative
establishment
motivation
aspect
One beneficial ________ of university education is meeting the other students on the course.
alternative
establishment
motivation
aspect
Distance learning requires students to have a high level of ____________.
alternative
establishment
motivation
aspect
Distance learning requires students to have a high level of ____________.
alternative
establishment
motivation
aspect
The award recognizes his __________ contributions and leadership in promoting and developing agriculture in the country.
specific
significant
core
principle
Distance learning can make it difficult for a teacher to understand a student's ________ learning needs.
specific
significant
core
principle
The company's basic _________ is to develop new, simple products at reasonable prices by making the best use of raw materials.
specific
significant
core
principle
1996 saw the __________ of the world's first virtual university, which operated only on the internet.
alternative
establishment
motivation
aspect
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Complete the sentence with an appropriate ending.
While some students choose to go to university, ____________________________________.
Complete the sentence with an appropriate ending.
Engineering study requires good mathematics skills, whereas ___________________________.
Complete the sentence with your own idea to compare or contrast.
Academic subjects such as Law may lead to high-paying careers. In contrast, _________________.
Complete the sentence with your own idea to compare or contrast.
Medicine involves both academic and professionally related aspects. Similarly, ________________________________________________.
Complete the sentence with your own idea to compare or contrast.
The most common second language for Australian students to learn is French. Conversely, __________________________________________________.
Complete the sentence with your own idea to compare or contrast.
Theoretical courses tend not to prepare students for the real world. In contrast, ________________________________________.
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, ________________________________________________________.
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, ________________________________________________.
Complete the sentence with your own idea to compare or contrast.
Engineering and Business are both popular subjects, whereas
_______________________________________________________________________.
Complete the sentence with your own idea to compare or contrast.
The most popular overseas study destination for American students is Italy. Conversely, _______________________________________.
