For each question, choose which of the four possible answers fits the space best and write THE CORRECT LETTER into the empty box. Also think about why the other three answers are not possible.

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Test 1

1. This house is so old now. When it rains, the windows leak and the roof needs to be replaced soon……. , we love it and would never move to another.

a. nevertheless

b. although

c. though

d. despite

2. You can't ignore this problem any longer. You have to….. with it so we can go on with the plan.

a. deal

b. do

c. solve

d. beat

3. I don't like watching soap operas and films on TV. I prefer documentaries with ……….. people talking about their lives.

a. reality

b. real

c. authentic

d. genuine

4. Has someone moved the drinks ……………… the table while I was gone? I'm sure that glass in front of Peter was mine.

a. off

b. along

c. around

d. on

5. We couldn't find the hotel and it was getting dark ………………….. we got out a map and studied it carefully.

a. so

b. and

c. but

d. if

6. Well, according to the timetable, a bus should be along in …………… two minutes. But I wouldn't be surprised if we had to wait another half an hour!

a. less

b. below

c. about

d. round

7. Martin Jones, ………………….. as the Gentle Bank Robber during his three-year reign, was jailed for 25 years today at the Central Court.

a. named

b. reputed

c. called

d. known

8. I was born about 30km ……………..Rome but have always lived in Great Britain.

a. from

b. to

c. far

d. near

Test 2

1. Don't wash that sweater in hot water, …….it will shrink. a. unless b. if c. moreover d. otherwise

2. …….the vacation, we had the most wonderful weather imaginable. Sunshine all the way! a. along b. throughout c. moreover d. all in all

3. Police arrested a man late last night in connection with the murder. Police expect to charge the …….later this morning. a. guilty b. suspect c. condemned d. arrested

4. Right, Mrs. Jones. Take these pills twice a day and if the problem …….more serious, come back and pay me a visit. a. goes b. becomes c. turns d. develops

5. When each group of tourists have paid the entrance fee, …….them with a picnic hamper and two parasols. a. provide b. give c. lend d. give out

6. You are the only person in this company who …….access to both the staff phone list and the bank information of every employee. Please remember it is a huge responsibility. a. has b. takes c. opens d. sees

7. We all just looked at the bill and then realised that …….wasn't even included! So we had to pay another 15% on top of that! I am never going back to that restaurant. a. services b. serving c. serves d. service

8. We got home to find the children …….down the marble hallway in their socks. a. sliding b. skidding c. falling d. crashing

Test 3

1. It was in the 19th Century that scientists began to realise that monkeys and apes were …….relatives of man. a. remote b. distant c. far d. vague

2. Overall, six universities have accepted my application but I …….to go to Chicago because my aunt and uncle live there. a. select b. prefer c. like d. enjoy

3. The …….of the coastal areas in these parts were called "Myami" but the tribes died out around 600 years ago as European explorers moved into the area. a. tenants b. inhabitants c. constituents d. citizens

4. He's taken my bag! Just when you need a policeman, there isn't a single one in…….! a. vision b. sight c. reach d. existence

5. Christmas Day …….on a Sunday this year. a. comes b. becomes c. falls d. places

6. My original …….was not to cut jobs but only to reduce expenditure in the company. a. direction b. view c. aim d. destination

7. Why are you blaming your sister? In my opinion, you are …….to blame for this accident! a. strongly b. dominantly c. entirely d. freely

8. You should …….advantage of our special offer while we have it, Mrs. Foulkes. a. get b. take c. hold d. have