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WorksheetsCAE exam
Total questions: 167
Worksheet time: 2hrs 55mins
Many people often make a______________between London and New York.
COMPARE
COMPARABLE
COMPARISON
This book (a) as a series of lectures about shipwrecks, which were given two decades ago.
ORIGIN
If you weren't so____________of Ben, he'd be happier to spend time with you.
CRITIC
CRITICAL
CRITICISM
Doctors say a glass of warm milk before bedtime can result in a more (a) night's sleep.
REST
The film was praised by the critics for its__________ in showing the horrors of war.
REAL
UNREAL
REALISM
During his (a) he was a rather naughty child.
BOY
His stories are always quite____________ and are guaranteed to get people laughing.
COMEDY
COMEDIAN
COMICAL
Lots of little children go through a phase of having an (a) friend, but they usually grow out of it.
IMAGINE
The shop assistant had acted in a rude and_______________ manner and it was suggested she was given the sack.
PROFESSION
UNPROFESSIONAL
PROFESSIONAL
Your help has been (a) I couldn't have finished my essay without it.
VALUE
Many people think that capital punishment is completely _______________.
ACCEPT
ACCEPTABILITY
UNACCEPTABLE
Despite her young age she's very (a) and can be trusted to do the right thing.
SENSE
to _______ trust
win
catch
achieve
receive
to be under no ______________
illusion
impression
doubt
error
____________to popular belief
Contradictory
Contrary
Opposite
Opposed
An _______________ achievement
outstanding
stamina
agility
to be overcome
She was______________ by emotions.
stamina
overcome
agility
outstanding
Careful to look at or consider every part of something to make sure it is correct or safe
outstanding
rigorous
agile
comprehensive
to experience something that is unpleasant or something that involves a change
to take
to do
to experience
to undergo
After the accident, he _______________reconstructive surgery to rebuild his face.
did
took
underwent
went
to gradually accept a situation
to go to terms with
to come to terms with
It's traditional that you haggle ___________ the price of things in the market.
over
about
on
out
At the end of each teaching practice, trainee teachers are asked to _____________ their own performance.
appraise
satisfy
examine
The newspaper gave an editorial ___________of the government's achievements of the past year.
appraise
appraisal
appraisee
someone who does something as a hobby
hobble
hobbyist
hobbit
There is no shortage of opportunity to expand our business _____________.
profit
profitably
proficiently
My grandmother was one of the (a) (KIND) people you could ever have met.
She really does play the piano (a) (BEAUTY) , doesn't she?
My friends all (a) (SYMPATHY) with me when I lost my handbag on the train.
Lots of little children go through a phase of having an (a) (IMAGINE) friend, but they usually grow out of it.
The shop assistant had acted in a rude and (a) (PROFESSION) manner and it was suggested she was given the sack.
The manager was sacked after he tried to (a) (FALSE) his accounts.
The two sisters had an argument about the (a) (OWN) of the family home.
The teenage son wanted more (a) (FREE) than his parents were willing to give.
The two friends formed a strong business (a) (PARTNER) to sell books.
She (a) (PRIDE) showed her baby son off to her friends.
His suggestions were very (a) (PRACTICE) and would never have worked.
At this end of the pool the water is about 2 metres in (a) (DEEP).
You'll enjoy reading this book. As well as being informative it's really (a) (HUMOUR) in places, too.
Many people think that capital punishment is completely (a) (ACCEPT)
Despite her young age she's very (a) (SENSE) and can be trusted to do the right thing.
I'm not familiar ______ the new regulations.
on
at
with
by
It's essential to be aware ______ potential risks.
on
of
by
in
The team is comprised ______ experienced professionals.
with
of
by
in
She was accused ______ stealing company secrets.
of
by
for
with
Sarah is committed ______ achieving excellence in her work.
to
with
in
by
The company is renowned ______ its innovative approach.
to
by
for
at
I'm interested ______ learning more about cultural diversity.
at
in
on
with
The success of the project depends ______ careful planning.
in
on
at
for
He apologized ______ arriving late to the meeting.
for
on
by
at
The restaurant is renowned ______ its delicious seafood dishes.
by
for
with
at
He is committed ______ supporting local charities.
to
for
with
at
The team is confident ______ their ability to win the championship.
on
at
with
in
We are grateful ______ your assistance in this matter.
with
for
by
at
The book is dedicated ______ my loving family.
at
to
with
on
The solution lies ______ finding a compromise.
in
at
for
with
The mayor was congratulated ______ his successful reelection.
with
of
by
for
The success of the event is contingent ______ the weather.
on
with
by
for
The students were impressed ______ the professor's knowledge.
by
with
on
for
She is famous ______ her contributions to environmental causes.
for
at
with
by
The project was delayed ______ unforeseen circumstances.
by
for
with
due to
I don't think (a) is a good idea to rush into making a decision without thinking of the consequences.
The two twins are identical. It's impossible to tell (a) from the other.
The employment situation here is much worse than (a) which exists abroad.
The student common room is the only place (a) you can smoke.
Dr Adams, (a) research paper has recently been published, will be visiting the laboratory next month.
Nobody is sure of the reason (a) he decided to take on the job.
The seven defendants, two of (a) were absent from the court, are charged with burglary.
We like to go back to Greece on holiday (a) now and then.
I'm afraid that's (a) here nor there. Being out late is no reason for not doing your homework.
During the bombing campaign the general public must at (a) times be on the lookout for suspicious packages.
You've eaten more than (a) cake for one day. Save the rest for tomorrow.
The plan has (a) found to have several weaknesses.
We (a) have been living here for 3 years by the summer.
My grandfather (a) always take me for a ride in his taxi when he visited.
When I got home I realised I (a) left my keys at work.
Please arrive in____ for the meeting.
a) fine
b) great
c) best
d) good
I ______ agree with everything you said.
a) whole-heartedly
b) unconditionally
A major power failure, like the one which happened in Araxá 2 weeks ago, can wreak ........
havoc in a big city
danger in a big city
suffering in a big city
To face...
the consequences/the music
a hope
the reason
To .......... debt
take into
talk into
go into
............ controversial
unavoidably
bitterly
hotly
The goverment are going to ..................... tests to find a vaccination for the virus.
carry on
carry in
carry out
After searching for a hostel all night, we ............................ sleeping in the doorway.
ended out
ended up
started in
I can't do yoga anymore, it ................................ too much of my time.
takes up
takes in
takes on
Alan is 1.85 tall at age 14, so he really ................. in his class.
stands up
stands in
stands out
This job ............... a good head for numbers.
calls for
calls out
calls in
My two kids completely ................................ at the weekends. They never stop!
wear me on
wear me in
wear me out
I've ............. a lot of time and effort into this project!
put out
put off
put in
I'm going to ........................ my coffee intake. I'm drinking far too much!
cut in on
cut down in
cut down on
The new boss really has a .................... for numbers. He's so quick.
head
back
brain
You really shouldn't ............................ heavy machinery after taking this medication.
run
work
operate
I believe it was Tom who ................. fire to the school.
set
put
made
Contrary to ................... belief, the food in the UK is quite healthy.
current
popular
regular
Ellie and her twin sister are virtually _____.
similar
duplicate
identical
It may not be much _____, but at least you've come out of this with your reputation intact.
consolation
cheer
support
In the strong waves, the boat _____ from side to side.
tilted
leaned
lurched
That's pure _____, that is! Why didn't I get picked? I'm at least as good as, if not better, than Robbie Philips.
injustice
preference
favouritism
You'll work much more effectively if you adopt the correct body _____.
disposition
carriage
posture
Look, come on Jez, no _____ feelings I hope. I really don't want to fall out with you.
hard
strong
ugly
I've thought _____ and hard about it, and I've decided to stay.
fast
long
much
I absolutely _____ Tuesdays as we have double Maths that day.
dread
shudder
cringe
How do you mean? I'm afraid I don't quite _____ you.
see
follow
catch
Right everybody, Derek is now in charge. On _____ thoughts, no, I'd better do it myself.
further
more
second
Now we'll listen again. This time please _____ particular attention to how the man conveys his feelings.
pay
note
make
I'm sorry, but I strongly _____ being criticized unjustly.
condemn
resent
object
Now if you could just _____ your mind back to Thursday's lesson for a moment.
move
jump
cast
I'd _____ a bit of help with this, if you don't mind.
respect
appreciate
favour
I'm well _____ that I expect more of you, but the other kids are a lot younger than you.
acquainted
aware
conscious
Come on Paul, how can the answer be 16? You're not thinking _____ today.
right
straight
direct
I'm sorry to be _____, but if you look in the grammar book, you'll find that it's 'different to', not 'different than'.
pedantic
scholastic
academic
I'm not _____ anything, Joan. I'm simply saying that you haven't done what I asked you to do.
signifying
hinting
implying
Women tend to be better at _____ these non-verbal signals than men.
picking up
getting through
taking on
He has lots of little _____ which show that he's rather nervous when the cameras are on him.
traits
mannerisms
peculiarities
Joan congratulated us ___ completing the course successfully.
in
on
at
for
The manager told me off ___ forgetting about the planning meeting
on
from
about
for
You have never objected ___ having your photo taken before.
about
against
to
in
The workers protested ___ the company introducing longer weekend hours
about /against
during
at
for
His colleagues accused him ___ delaying the project.
in
to
about
of
My sister dicouraged me ___ entering the competition this year.
from
of
at
about
The critics praised Ryan Gosling ___ his performance in La La Land.
to
for
at
in
The idea of setting up your own busiess is fine, but I would advise you ___ rushing into anything.
against
under
in
about
I know I have a degree in English literature but I must confess ___ being a big fan of soppy, romantic novels.
about
over
in
to
Jamie keeps trying to dissuade Clair ___ moving to New York
to
from
agains
about
I don't know why my neighbour always insists ___ playing his music so loud. It's very annoying
by
with
on
in
Helen doesn't like _____ cream cakes sold in _____ local bakery.
(a)
_____ handball is fast becoming ____ popular sport worldwide.
(a)
We could see that ______ Alps were covered in _____ snow.
(a)
It's _______ long time since I met ______ lovely person like you!
(a)
Diana has _____ degree in ____ engineering from _____ University of London.
(a)
At ______ present moment, _____ man seems to have _____ uncertain future.
(a)
________ problem for ______ today's students is how to survive financially.
(a)
_______ French enjoy spending holidays in ______ countryside.
(a)
Please do not turn on ________ water-heater in _____ bathroom.
(a)
Sue bought ______ Picasso I was telling you about _____ last week.
(a)
Which of these means 'to finally be in a place or situation.'
make out
come up
end up
give up
Complete the phrasal verb:
In my free time I usually enjoy skiing, but I (a) that up when I moved here since I am not so close to the mountains anymore.
What does 'pick up' mean?
To lift something.
To eat a small amount of something.
To be ready for a situation.
To collect something.
Complete the phrasal verb:
I know when you meet her for the first time she comes (a) as arrogant, but she isn't like that at all.
Which phrasal verb means to be very determined to do something?
build on
brought up
bent on
drawn to
What is the definition of 'to be drawn to'?
to choose something
to be attracted to something
to be scared of something
to not know the answer to a question
Which sentences are correct?
I’ve always looked up on my father.
Several of the participants have come up with suggestions.
We came across your website after seeing a link.
He is always talking down to his employees. He thinks he’s above them.
What does the phrasal verb mean?
This situation is a real mess. We really need to sort it out.
Deal with or fix a difficult situation.
Make someone feel better.
Give cards to a table of player.
Not face a responsibility.
Complete the phrasal verb:
She (a) out to be a friend of Sarah. What a coincidence!
Write the phrasal verb from the definition:
Rely on someone to do what you expect them to do.
(a)
Complete:
My plan was to move to Brighton but I ______ moving into a flat in South London.
went on
carried out
found out
ended up
Which are correct?
We’re going to do up the house in the summer.
I’m counting on you to be my best man at my wedding.
I’m weighing up whether to sell my flat or rent it out.
He looks down on anyone who didn’t go to university.
Complete:
The suspect’s story just doesn’t (a) up. There is contrasting information.
Complete:
I’ve decided to _______ up for French classes.
take
look
sign
enroll
Complete:
She (a) down the job offer as the salary was too low.
Complete:
I think she (a) up the whole story. She’s clearly lying.
Complete:
It took me weeks to ________ over the illness.
get
recover
come
make
Complete:
She wanted to travel to Spain but I (a) out that most people would be on holiday in August.
Which adjectives collocate with 'ambition':
main ambition
secret ambition
lifelong ambition
total ambition
What can be 'total/ costly/ dismal'
success
failure
challenge
ambition
The noun for 'notorious' is (a)
The noun for 'vacant' is (a)
You are advised to ................. the children's diet.
vary
adapt
adjust
convert
To start saying something different about a subject or situation,or to start to behave in a different way
change your tune
change your ways
change the subject
...........your belt/the straps on a bag/ the seat on a bike
adjust
vary
modify
You will ........... yourself if you don't take that opportunity!
hit
kick
pat
To discover something that people can agree about
make peace with
find common ground
fall out
The morgage is putting a real strain ...... our finances.
to
for
on
Which adverbs collocate with 'gifted'
highly
academically
practically
musically
A torn ...
ligament
cheek
muscle
