Grammar & Form
Choose the correct option: Neither of the answers ___ correct. A) are B) is C) be D) were
B) is
Ana: “Can you finish the report today?” Luis: “I’ll do my best.” What does Luis mean? A) He has definitely finished it. B) He will try, but he is not certain. C) He refuses to do it. D) He finished it yesterday.
B) He will try, but he is not certain.
The match was ___ because of heavy rain. A) delayed B) borrowed C) avoided D) achieved
A) delayed
The café is almost full this evening. Book a table in advance to avoid disappointment. What is the best inference? A) The café is closed. B) A reservation is recommended. C) The food is free. D) Only large groups can enter.
B) A reservation is recommended.
Why is the man late?
Because the bus broke down.
By the time we arrived at the cinema, the film ___. A) started B) had started C) has started D) was starting
B) had started
“I don’t mind taking the early train.” What does this mean? A) I strongly dislike it. B) I am unable to take it. C) It is acceptable to me. D) I have already taken it.
C) It is acceptable to me.
A person who keeps promises is ___. A) jealous B) reliable C) impatient D) ordinary
B) reliable
I would have joined you, but I had already made plans with my family. Why didn’t the person join? A) They were sick. B) They did not receive the invitation. C) They had another commitment. D) They did not want to go.
C) They had another commitment.
What does the woman want the man to do?
Send her the class notes.
I wish I ___ more carefully for the exam. A) study B) studied C) had studied D) have studied
C) had studied
“You might want to check the attachment again.” This is most likely: A) a polite warning or suggestion B) a command C) an apology D) a compliment
A) a polite warning or suggestion
Choose the best verb: Please ___ your assignment by Friday. A) submit B) borrow C) reduce D) prevent
A) submit
The library has extended its opening hours during exam week. Why probably? A) Students need more time to study. B) The library has fewer books. C) Teachers are on holiday. D) The building is being repaired.
A) Students need more time to study.
What will probably happen next?
They will have the picnic indoors.
Choose the correct sentence. A) Not until I got home I realised my mistake. B) Not until I got home did I realise my mistake. C) Not until I got home I did realise my mistake. D) Not until I got home realised I my mistake.
B) Not until I got home did I realise my mistake.
“I’d have called you if I’d known you were in town.” What can we infer? A) The speaker called. B) The speaker did not know and did not call. C) The listener was not in town. D) The speaker knows now but will call later.
B) The speaker did not know and did not call.
Choose the best collocation: There is ___ evidence that regular exercise improves health. A) heavy B) strong C) tall D) deep
B) strong
The new phone is cheaper than the previous model, although it has fewer features. Which statement is true? A) It is more expensive and more advanced. B) It costs less but offers less. C) It has the same price and features. D) It is free.
B) It costs less but offers less.
Why did the speaker choose the blue jacket?
Because it was cheaper / on sale.
Complete the sentence: No sooner ___ the meeting than the fire alarm went off. A) we had started B) had we started C) we started D) did we start
B) had we started
“He is hardly the most reliable person on the team.” What does it mean? A) He is extremely reliable. B) He is probably not very reliable. C) He is the newest employee. D) He works very hard.
B) He is probably not very reliable.
After several unsuccessful attempts, the researchers finally ___ a solution. A) came up with B) looked after C) put up with D) ran out of
A) came up with
Although Marta had prepared thoroughly, she seemed unusually quiet before the presentation. What is the most likely explanation? A) She had forgotten the topic. B) She was probably nervous. C) She did not prepare. D) She was angry with the audience.
B) She was probably nervous.
What does the man imply?
He can help only in the evening.