CSEC Practice Test: Paper 1 - Section A

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Which word correctly completes the sentence: The manager requested that the report \_\_\_\_\_ by Friday?

  • be submitted (correct)
  • submitting
  • will submit
  • is submitted

Identify the sentence that contains an error: A. Everyone is responsible for their own actions. B. The children has been playing for hours. C. She studies hard to achieve her goals. D. I enjoy reading books during my free time.

  • B (correct)
  • A
  • D
  • C

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the opposite of the bolded word in the following: The speech was very lengthy.

  • short (correct)
  • elaborate
  • quiet
  • vague

Which word appropriately completes the sentence: She prefers tea \_\_\_\_\_ coffee in the morning?

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Select the sentence that contains an error: A. Each of the boys were given a gift. B. Both cats and dogs are allowed in the park. C. He doesn't know how to solve the problem. D. There are many ways to learn English.

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Which word correctly completes the sentence: The dog ran quickly \_\_\_\_\_ the yard?

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Choose the correct rearrangement of the following sentence: 'You must not eat in the library,' the teacher warned.

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Identify the word closest in meaning to the opposite of the bolded word: His response was insensitive to the situation.

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Flashcards

Correct verb form for 'report'

The correct verb form to use when a manager requests a report to be completed by a certain date.

Preposition after 'blown'

The correct preposition to use when describing something being moved by a force, such as a storm.

Correct comparison for 'prefers'

The correct conjunction to use when comparing two things or ideas.

Singular/Plural agreement with 'neither...nor'

How to determine the correct verb form when using the correlative conjunction 'neither...nor'.

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Subject-verb agreement with 'as well as'

The grammatical rule for coordinating verbs with phrases like 'as well as'.

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Correct comparison term in 'as...as'

The conjunction to use in comparative statements of equality.

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Correct preposition for 'spoke to' about behavior.

Identify the appropriate preposition to use when discussing someone's behavior.

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Correct conditional verb form

How to determine the correct verb form when expressing conditions.

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Study Notes

CSEC Practice Test: Paper 1 - Section A

  • Sentence Completion (10 Questions): Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence.

  • Question 1: The manager requested that the report by Friday.

  • Correct answer: be submitted

  • Question 2: The old tree was blown __ the storm.

  • Correct answer: by

  • Question 3: She prefers tea __ coffee in the morning.

  • Correct answer: to

  • Question 4: Neither John nor his friends __ coming to the party.

  • Correct answer: are

  • Question 5: The player, as well as his coach, __ happy with the results.

  • Correct answer: was happy

CSEC Practice Test: Paper 1 - Section A (continued)

  • Question 6: He is as tall __ his brother.

  • Correct answer: as

  • Question 7: The teacher spoke to the students __ their behavior.

  • Correct answer: about

  • Question 8: If I __ the opportunity, I would travel abroad.

  • Correct answer: had

  • Question 9: The dog ran quickly __ the yard.

  • Correct answer: around

  • Question 10: I have never seen a movie as interesting __ this one.

  • Correct answer: as

CSEC Practice Test: Paper 1 - Section B

  • Identifying Errors (10 Questions): Select the sentence with an error.

  • Question 11: Which sentence has an error?

  • Correct answer: The children has been playing for hours. (should be "have been")

  • Question 12: Which sentence has an error?

  • Correct answer: Each of the boys were given a gift. (should be "was")

CSEC Practice Test: Paper 1 - Section C

  • Opposite in Meaning (10 Questions): Choose the word that means the opposite.

  • Question 21: Opposite of "lengthy":

  • Correct answer: short

  • Question 22: Opposite of "insensitive":

  • Correct answer: kind

CSEC Practice Test: Paper 1 - Section D

  • Construction Shift (10 Questions): Rearrange sentences to maintain the same meaning.

  • Question 31: "You must not eat in the library,” the teacher warned.

  • Correct answer: A. The teacher warned us not to eat in the library.

  • Question 32: "I will call you if I need help," she said.

  • Correct answer: A. She said she would call me if she needed help.

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