English Test Focus on language

I WORD FORMATION
0,5ppxx20
20
0,5
=10
10
=

A Use the correct prefixes to make the following words negative.

ab in1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

bi ir-

____active
____efficient
____behave
____recognizable
____logical

dis mis-

il non-

im un-

____fortune
____toxic
8. ____perfect
9. ____annual
10. ____respect
6.

11.

7.

12.
13.
14.
15.

____spell
____do
____moral
____lingual
____approve

16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

B Form nouns from the following verbs.

1.
2.
3.
4.

arrive depart act direct -

5.
6.
7.
8.

2.
3.
4.

anger nature friend fun -

5.
6.
7.
8.

dangermusic use rain -

____rational
____expensive
____sane
____resident
____normal

1p x 12 =
12
9. succeed 10. choose 11. assist 12. react -

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1p x 12
= 12
9. weakness 10. ignorance 11. obedience 12. fury-

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1p x 10
= 10

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think incline enjoy compare -

C Form adjectives from the following nouns.

1.

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D Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

1.

I cant think of an ____________________ for his absence. (EXPLAIN)

2.

The accident caused the ____________________ of five people. (DIE)

3.

Lots of accidents happen because of ________________ drivers. (CARE)

4.

They need the governments ____________________ before they can go ahead. (APPROVE)

5.

The government is taking measures to reduce _____________________. (EMPLOY)

6.

We were surprised by his ____________________ to discuss the matter. (DENY)

7.

After some time he recovered ____________________. (CONSCIOUS)

8.

Children show ___________________ about everything. (CURIOUS)

9.

There was a look of ____________________ on her face. (SAD)

10.

As she was already ____________________ independent, she decided to buy her own flat.
(FINANCE)

1p x 10
= 10

E Adjective or Adverb? Circle the right word to complete the sentences.

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1. He doesnt work very hard / hardly.

2. He was caught up in the avalanche and suffered terrible / terribly injuries.
3. Phil is a good / well dancer. He dances very good / well.
4. I did bad / badly in the test.
5. Hes always late / lately for school but he was surprising / surprisingly on time today.
6. The audience applauded enthusiastic / enthusiastically. Everyone was excited /excitedly

about the actors performance.

7. He was soaking wet because it was raining heavy / heavily.

II LINKING WORDS
1 p x 10 =
10

A Circle the right connector to build logical sentences.

1.

Because / Because of his courage, the flights captain is now a national hero.

2.

Not everyone is happy about the new timetable. However / Furthermore,

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there are some advantages to it.

Although / In spite of the answer was obvious, I just couldnt see it.

3.
4.

Although / Despite their attempt to conceal it, the scandal became public.

5.

She ate a lot of junk food, because / so she is not feeling very well.

6.

As a result / Due to an injury, the player had to leave the field.

7.

He looked fine when / while I saw him.

8.

Its raining again. Besides / Therefore, well have to postpone the picnic.

9.

Shut the window. Otherwise / As a result, youll get a cold.

10.

He has been working in a bank when / since he left school.

2 p x 12 =
24

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B Insert one of the connectors below in the gaps.

1.

I missed the last train, __________________ I had to take a taxi.

2.

The building was evacuated __________________ the fire.

3.

__________________ her weight, shes in good health.

4.

I contacted her __________________ I found her phone number.

5.

I was at the bus stop __________________ the accident happened.

6.

__________________ you study, youll always fail.

7.

We went to the beach __________________ the sky was cloudy.

8.

We were late to school __________________ the heavy traffic.

when such
as
while in
order to
unless so
that
in spite of
although
as soon as
due to
so because of

9.

She studied very hard __________________ she wouldnt fail her exam.

10.

They arrived __________________ we were having dinner.

11.

They are going to a summer school __________________ improve their English.

12.

My doctor told me to avoid fatty foods __________________ butter or cheese.

III VERBS

A Complete with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

2 p x 20 =
40

1.

John ___________________ (carry) a heavy backpack to school every day.

2.

I ___________________ (do) my homework right now.

3.

You ___________________ (know) me for a long time.

4.

Toni Morrison ___________________ (write) Beloved some

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twenty years ago.

5.

It ____________________ (rain) since early this morning.

6.

She ____________________ (not mention) his name lately.

7.

Last time I went there, the bridge __________________ (be) under construction.

8.

He ___________________ (work) for Exxon Mobil when he __________________ (receive)

a new job offer.

9.

He __________________ (work) there from 2002 to 2008.

10.

He __________________________ (already/leave) when the taxi __________________

(arrive).

11.

They ____________________ (announce) the winners next Tuesday.

12.

If we werent here, you ____________________ (represent) us at the meeting.

13.

That cant be right! I ___________________ (not believe) it!

14.

Excuse me, ________ this bus _________ (stop) near the Town Hall?

15.

Last week I __________________ (meet) an old friend of mine. We __________________

(not see) each other for a long time.

16.

As soon as he __________________ (wake up), we ___________________ (tell) him the

good news.

B Ask a question so that the answer is the underlined

part of the sentence.
1.

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8= 24

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_______________________________________________________________?
The police accused him of robbery.

2.

_______________________________________________________________?

He is spending his money on gambling.

3. ______________________________________________________________?
He will concentrate on learning the dates.
4. ______________________________________________________________?
He often dreams of being a champion.
5. ______________________________________________________________?
Im looking for Helen.
6. ______________________________________________________________?
He has invested his life savings in the property market.
7. ______________________________________________________________?
He became internationally famous for his novels.
8. ______________________________________________________________?
Hes still dependent on his parents.

IV REPHRASING
A - Rewrite the following sentences beginning them as suggested.

4p x 12 =
48

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1. The Pope visited Angola some days ago.

Angola ____________________________________________________________________
2. They have discussed some important issues at the meeting.
Some important issues _________________________________________________________
3. Televisions are broadcasting the event all over the world.
The event __________________________________________________________________
4. They will give you an application form to be filled in.
You ______________________________________________________________________
5. If she doesnt follow the directions, she will be late.
Unless _____________________________________________________________________
6. He is not very productive. He wont receive a promotion.
If he ____________ more productive, _____________________________________________
7. He didnt get what he wanted but hes very persistent and he wont stop trying.
In spite of __________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

8. Despite the Presidents concern about the hostages safety, so far nothing has
been done to free them.
Although the President _________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
9. They arrived early because they didnt want to miss the beginning of the concert.
They arrived early so that ______________________________________________________
10. In spite of the deep crisis that is affecting us, I truly believe that we will soon find a way out.
The Spanish Prime Minister said that _____________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
11. We are on holiday now but we must get back to work next week.
They said that _____________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
12. Did the President suggest any agreement with the terrorists? It may mean a quick way to peace.
He asked _________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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