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Grammar and Vocabulary (18)

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A: What do you think of the new boss?

B: She seems very ... . I am sure it was a good decision.

a)

capable

b)

careless

c)

tiring

2.

A: Taking the train will be… than taking the coach, but it'll definitely get us there quicker.

B: Ok, let's book the train then.

a)

more expensive slightly

b)

slightly more expensive

c)

more slightly expensive

3.

That play was great. It was an older piece which I read at school but a much more modern… than I had seen before.

a)

renovation

b)

migration

c)

adaptation

4.

To summarize, … that there is an urgent need to create new positions within the company as soon as possible.

a)

it has noted

b)

there has been noted

c)

we have been noted

5.

The CEO's resignation has… chaos within the company, with many of the senior team quitting in protest.

a)

plunged

b)

threatened

c)

triggered

6.

A: Is Hans enjoying his business trip to London?

B: Yes, although, ... the underground railway network he managed to get completely lost.

a)

having not understanding

b)

not understanding

c)

not understand

7.

A: We need to call the bank and negotiate the… on our loan. We can't afford to pay that much.

B: Agreed. We need to get it down to 1%

a)

overdraft

b)

interest

c)

subsidy

8.

A: Did you hear what he told Katerina? He said that he tried to get her fired, but his boss intervened.

B: He did? Wow! What an ... thing to say.

a)

unattractive

b)

insignificant

c)

inappropriate

9.

Many people are no… of this, but the Pacific end of the Panama Canal is to the East of the Atlantic end.

a)

knowing

b)

aware

c)

wise

10.

The visit to the safari park last month was amazing. Never before had I… so many wild animals and so close, too.

a)

see

b)

saw

c)

seen

11.

A: Look at this! Some people from the Canary Islands can communicate by…

B : That's amazing! I wonder how effective it is.

a)

crying

b)

whispering

c)

whistling

12.

A: I didn't really get what Phil and Wanda were asking us to do in the last meeting.

B: Me neither, To be honest, I often struggle to understand our ... instructions.

a)

managers

b)

managers'

c)

manager's

13.

A: How many… do we have for the position now?

B: We've got 8 coming for interview today, and there are more applications.

a)

competitors

b)

candidates

c)

participants

14.

A: So, have you found someone to replace Jackie?

B: Not yet. I've interviewed around 10 people but ... of them have the skills and knowledge I' m looking for.

a)

any

b)

none

c)

neither

15.

Pierre's condition has affected his ability to... This could be dangerous, for example, in the event of a fire.

a)

stimulate

b)

sweat

c)

smell

16.

There are many similar products on the market, but … are the only ones that come with built-in stabilization.

a)

our

b)

us

c)

ours

17.

A: Have you heard of 'Time', the new novel by Jo Ascot?

B: Of course, It was last year's number one ... .

a)

manuscript

b)

printing

c)

bestseller

18.

A: You've started your new job, haven't you? What's it like?

B: Great. the pace of training is fast. I am ... new and interesting techniques.

a)

constantly learning

b)

constantly learn

c)

constant learning

19.

A: How would you describe Shona?

B: I'd say she's a very ... person. If she wants something, she won't let anything stop her from getting it.

a)

dynamic

b)

determined

c)

adventurous

20.

As you can see from … in table, we can expect lower profits this quarter. Hopefully we'll able to turn it around over the summer.

a)

the figures highlighted

b)

the highlight figures

c)

the highlighting figures

21.

The contract on my flat is due for … soon. I want to sign for another year unless the landlord puts the tent up.

a)

renewal

b)

continuation

c)

proposition

22.

A: Do you know whether Lars contacted the photocopier engineers yesterday? It still isn't working, you know.

B: No idea, they usually come immediately so I suppose ... them.

a)

couldn't he have phoned

b)

he can't phone

c)

he can't have phoned

23.

A: This new advertising campaign is great, but how will we … it?

B: We will be using the money that we saved by cutting back on other business expenses.

a)

compensate

b)

sponsor

c)

fund

24.

Remember, we're struggling to meet our energy reduction targets, so don't let anyone … their desktops on when they leave the building.

a)

to leave

b)

leave

c)

leaving

25.

Media … of the consequences of last week's earthquake has been interrupted by a loss of electrical power. Authorities say broadcasts will resume as soon as power is restored.

a)

display

b)

coverage

c)

illustration

26.

My mother spoke to me in Italian when I was a child, but my father only spoke to me in English. Today, my Italian is ... better than my English.

a)

weakly

b)

faintly

c)

slightly

27.

Doing business in more … and experimental ways has become increasingly popular with young entrepreneurs in the technology sector in recent years.

a)

unforeseen

b)

invaluable

c)

unconventional

28.

A: I'm looking for Mr. Davies. Do you know if he's gone home already?

B: No he ... have left yet. He's got a meeting in twenty minutes.

a)

needn't

b)

shan't

c)

couldn't

29.

A: I'd like you to … our new sales team.

B: That's great! Thanks so much for the opportunity.

a)

dominate

b)

gather

c)

head

30.

For recent university graduates, it may seem that the job opportunities out there... . That's why the career advisory service is here to help you look!

a)

not very

b)

so few

c)

this little

31.

A: What is going on? It's been days without hot water!

B: I can ... you we're doing everything we can to fix the hot water issues.

a)

assure

b)

update

c)

ensure

32.

The bird seems to be trapped there. However, they… try and rescue it at such a great height.

a)

ought not to

b)

dare not

c)

need not

33.

Can you please just get on with your homework? You're wasting far too much time… the internet.

a)

browsing

b)

occupying

c)

overlooking

34.

I'm perfectly happy that Franz is coming to the party… he isn't bringing his friend Suzie with him.

a)

providing

b)

as long

c)

as long as

35.

The police do not have sufficient evidence to charge the suspect. They are hoping for a ... from him during questioning.

a)

commitment

b)

confession

c)

confirmation

36.

A: Your hotel looks very expensive to me.

B: Well, if you ... for the whole stay in advance, we would be able to give you a discount of twenty per cent.

a)

were to pay

b)

will have paid

c)

would have paid

37.

If a film is categorized as Parental Guidance, it means that some scenes may not be… for children. Ror example, there may be some mild bad language.

a)

healthy

b)

appropriate

c)

proper

38.

A: What's the problem with the waiter?

B: Well, I asked ... bring the food until everyone has arrived, but he obviously didn't listen, or chose not to.

a)

him not to

b)

to him not

c)

him not

39.

Alex Howard's new play was a huge success. The ... stood and clapped forseveral minutes at the end.

a)

viewers

b)

spectators

c)

audience

40.

May I ask the reason for the refund?

a)

only I've worn

b)

I've only worn

c)

I've worn only

41.

Did you like the ending? I thought it was so.

a)

moving

b)

odd

c)

precious

42.

We hope that we have answered your query…any further information regarding the products and services we offer, please do not hesitate to contact us again.

a)

Should you require

b)

Requiring

c)

You require

43.

More and more people are starting to get tired of business instead preferring simple., clear language that makes the point effectively.

a)

criteria

b)

jargon

c)

usage

44.

Since you've asked for my opinion, I think the renovation has gone well, but you…spent more money on the lighting.

a)

would have

b)

could have

c)

must have

45.

Have you booked a venue for next year's event yet?

a)

neither

b)

none

c)

no one

46.

The latest…Indicate that bicycle ownership has increased 25% in the last five years, which is good news for the environment.

a)

proportions

b)

rations

c)

statistics

47.

He's complaining that I didn't submit the reports on time, but I.... them.

a)

did have done

b)

did do

c)

did did

48.

Pierre usually … to work, but today he is taking the bus.

a)

walk

b)

walks

c)

is walking

49.

I made a … and got the date wrong-I thought the meeting was tomorrow, not this afternoon.

a)

problem

b)

mistake

c)

mess

50.

His train was five minutes late, but he got to work … time.

a)

at

b)

on

c)

for

51.

I think we need to … of the hotel and give our key back by 11 o clock tomorrow morning.

a)

go out

b)

check out

c)

come out

52.

… today is my last day. Thank you for being wonderful colleagues.

a)

As you know

b)

That's why

c)

Because

53.

I need to get a new … for my bicycle, because mine isn't comfortable to sit on.

a)

seat

b)

wheel

c)

chair

54.

I must speak to my boss because my laptop... again.

a)

not working

b)

isn't working

c)

doesn't working

55.

The river isn't very... here. We can walk across quite easily.

a)

low

b)

clear

c)

deep

56.

Can I borrow your phone charger?

a)

And so

b)

Unless it Isn't

c)

If not

57.

Do you want to improve your tennis skills? Then we recommend hiring a good.. to personally teach you.

a)

champion

b)

instructor

c)

competitor

58.

The cinema? Well, you need to go along this street, and it is quite... the supermarket.

a)

next to

b)

opposite

c)

close to

59.

Shall we go into town?

a)

approach

b)

attend

c)

avoid

60.

I can't afford to go with you. If I... a new car, I'd have been able to.

a)

hadn't bought

b)

hadn't buy

c)

haven't bought