BG2 English assessment

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Which word should be used to fill in the blank in the sentence 'Despite ___ hard, he didn't pass the exam'?

studies
studying (correct)
study
studied

Fill in the blank in 'We ___ to Spain last year'?

go
have gone
went (correct)
going

Fill in the blank: 'He’s really good ___ playing the guitar'?

on
in
at (correct)
with

In reported speech, what is the correct transformation for 'She said, 'I am watching TV''?

She said she was watching TV. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which determiner is correct in 'She didn’t have ___ time to finish the test'?

much (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which is the correct relative pronoun for 'That’s the woman ___ car was stolen'?

whose (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'exacerbate' mean?

To make worse (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which word best completes the sentence: 'His arguments are always so ___ that nobody can dispute them.'?

compelling (B) Signup and view all the answers

Fill in the blank: 'She is proficient ___ multiple languages.'

in (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence uses the correct tense?

By the time we arrived, the play had already started. (A) Signup and view all the answers

'Not only did he finish the project on time, ___ he also exceeded our expectations.'?

but (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the antonym of 'indelible'?

Forgettable (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly uses 'corroborated'?

The witness corroborated the suspect's alibi. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of 'inferred'?

Explicit (A) Signup and view all the answers

Choose the word that best fits: 'The committee ___ the proposal after much discussion.'

Endorsed (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'incisive' mean?

Sharp or direct (B) Signup and view all the answers

'Uphold' is most similar in meaning to:

'Maintain' (B) Signup and view all the answers

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition in the idiom: 'He’s really good ___ playing the guitar.'

at Signup and view all the answers

Choose the correct verb form: 'We ___ to Spain last year.'

went Signup and view all the answers

Which conjunction should be used in the sentence: 'He must finish his assignment tonight, ___ he won't be able to go to the concert'?

a) or Signup and view all the answers

Choose the correct form of the verb: 'I wish I ___ a car.'

had Signup and view all the answers

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: 'She is proficient ___ multiple languages.'

in Signup and view all the answers

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: 'Not only did he finish the project on time, ___ he also exceeded our expectations.'

but Signup and view all the answers

Fill in the blank: 'By the time we arrived, the film ___ already started.'

had Signup and view all the answers

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: 'She has a great interest ___ contemporary art.'

in Signup and view all the answers

Choose the correct form: 'Not only ___ late, but he also forgot his textbook.'

was he Signup and view all the answers

Fill in the blank with the correct article: '___ sun rises in the east.'

The Signup and view all the answers

Match the following vocabulary words with their meanings:

Enhance = Improve Meticulous = Detailed and careful Circumvent = Avoid Ubiquitous = Everywhere Signup and view all the answers

Match the following vocabulary words with their synonyms:

Benevolent = Generous Charming = Charismatic Obsolete = Outdated Tangible = Touchable Signup and view all the answers

Match the following vocabulary words with their definitions:

Charismatic = Having a compelling charm that inspires devotion in others Circumvent = To find a way around (an obstacle) Moral = Relating to principles of right and wrong behavior Ascend = To go up or climb Signup and view all the answers

Match the following words with their definitions:

Autonomy = Independence Innovate = To create something new Sustainable = Capable of being continued with minimal long-term effect on the environment Disseminate = To spread widely Signup and view all the answers

Match the following words with their synonyms:

Prevalent = Widespread Concur = Agree Compelling = Persuasive Bridge = Connect Signup and view all the answers

Match the following words with their antonyms:

Renewable = Expendable Fragmented = United Accumulation = Depletion Improvement = Deterioration Signup and view all the answers

Match the following words with their related concepts:

Booming = Thriving Convolution = Complexity Renewable = Alternative Cohesive = United Signup and view all the answers

Match the following verb forms with their correct usage:

Had left = Past perfect for an action before another in the past Must = Expressing necessity or obligation Were = Plural past tense form of 'to be' Will have = Future perfect for an action that will be completed by a specific time in the future Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sentences with the correct reported speech transformation:

She said, 'I am watching TV.' = She said she is watching TV. He said, 'I will call you later.' = He said he will call you later. They said, 'We have finished the project.' = They said they have finished the project. I said, 'I am going to the store.' = I said I am going to the store. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sentences with the correct conjunction:

I’d like to stay longer, = but I have an early meeting tomorrow. He must finish his assignment tonight, = or he won't be able to go to the concert. She loves to read books, = and she enjoys painting as well. The movie was long, = so we decided to leave early. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sentences with the correct determiner:

She didn’t have much time to finish the test. = much There aren't many apples left in the basket. = many I have few friends who enjoy hiking. = few He has a lot of books on his shelf. = a lot of Signup and view all the answers

Match the following language components with their functions:

Noun = Names a person, place, thing, or idea Verb = Expresses action or state of being Adjective = Describes or modifies a noun or pronoun Adverb = Modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb Signup and view all the answers

Match the following writing styles with their characteristics:

Expository writing = Presents facts and explains ideas Descriptive writing = Creates a vivid picture using sensory details Narrative writing = Tells a story or recounts events Persuasive writing = Aims to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint Signup and view all the answers

Match the following literary devices with their definitions:

Metaphor = Implies a comparison between two unlike things Simile = Compares two things using 'like' or 'as' Personification = Giving human qualities to non-human entities Hyperbole = Exaggerated statements for emphasis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options correctly uses reported speech?

They said they would arrive at 10 PM. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'I can't wait to ___ the new restaurant downtown.', which phrasal verb completes the sentence correctly?

check out (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which prepositional phrase is correct: 'They succeeded ___ overcoming all obstacles.'

in (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences uses correct inversion for a conditional statement?

Had I known, I would have acted differently. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Choose the correct modal verb for a hypothetical situation: 'If she ___ the risks, she would have invested.'

knew (D) Signup and view all the answers

Select the appropriate form: 'This is the first time ___ such a delicious meal.'

I have had (C) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The text outlines a C1 English assessment exam designed to evaluate proficiency in various skills, including vocabulary and grammar.
The exam includes 20 questions each for vocabulary and grammar.
For vocabulary questions, participants are asked to complete sentences with the correct word, identify the odd word out, and fill in the blank with the correct definition or synonym.
For grammar questions, participants are asked to choose the correct modal verb, fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb, identify the grammatically correct sentence, and choose the sentence that correctly uses the passive voice.
The text also includes a vocabulary test with 25 questions for identifying synonyms, antonyms, definitions, and meanings of words.
The vocabulary test covers a range of topics, including synonyms for "enhance," antonyms for "benevolent," and definitions for words like "ephemeral" and "autonomy."
The text also includes a grammar test with 25 questions for identifying the correct form of the verb, filling in the blank with the correct form of the verb, identifying the grammatically correct sentence, and choosing the sentence that correctly uses the passive voice.
The grammar test covers a range of topics, including using the past tense, choosing the correct modal verb, and identifying the correct preposition.
The text provides answers for all questions in the exam.

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