Choose the correct definitions.
1. assertive
2. cue
3. trait
4. solemn
5. inhibit
a) to prohibit from doing something
b) serious, without any humour
c) a particular characteristic, quality that someone has
d) a thing said or done that serves as a signal
e) behaves confidently and is not frightened to say what they want
Choose the correct phrasal verb.
1. My old car has …. well over the years. I haven't had any major problems at all.
2. Janet was very angry because her new boyfriend …. her… on their second date. She waited over an hour for him before returning home.
Choose the correct variant.
Chose the line of gradable adjectives.
Choose the correct sentences.
The application … for students, made studying much easier.
1. what created
2. the programmers created by
3. created
4. which was created
5. creating
Choose the correct possessive case.
1. James’ summary of the article helped us understand the main ideas.
2. Someone's else bag was lying on the floor.
3. The engineer’s revision of the blueprint of the building’s foundation took several days.
4. The house's roof was damaged after the heavy rains that lasted for hours.
5. My mother's –in-laws necklace was found in the yard.
Choose the correct variant.
1. Although she was tired, she finished the report, wasn’t she?
2. Let’s not waste any more time, shall we?
3. Let me hang out with my friends for a few hours, won’t you?
4. She rarely goes out these days, does she?
5. The students who studied hard have passed the exam, haven’t they?
Choose the correct sentences.
1. He was tired enough to continue working late at night.
2. He didn’t run fast enough to win the race.
3. He speaks quickly enough for us to understand.
4. Are you too confident to speak in front of the class?
5. She’s focused enough on perfection to finish the project on time.
6. He gave good enough reason for being late.
Choose the line of synonyms.
1. devise – create
2. debut – conclusion
3. threat - risk
4. core - trifle
5. recede – withdraw
6. embark - finish
Which proverb best completes the situation?
Ms. Bennett gave her students a challenging group project. One student, Lena, insisted on doing everything herself because she didn’t trust her teammates to get things right. However, by the end of the week, she was overwhelmed, exhausted, and hadn’t finished the presentation. Reflecting on the experience, Ms. Bennett said to her, "This is a clear example that... "
Choose the correct statements.
1. She must have left early because she isn’t here now.
2. They might have studying when you called.
3. She can’t be serious about quitting her job.
4. She can’t have been missed the train; it arrived late.
5. I might take a day off tomorrow if I’m tired.
Which of the following variants is correct?
Choose the incorrect reported speech.
Which of the following sentences contains correct subject-verb agreement?
1. Is either the teacher or the students responsible for the mistake?
2. The box of chocolates, along with the bouquet of flowers, was delivered this morning.
3. The committee, despite its differing opinions, have reached a consensus on the policy.
4. The jury, who were divided in their views, has requested additional evidence.
5. “The Chronicles of Narnia” is a popular fantasy series.
Choose the correct variant.
The data from last year shows a decline, although some analysts believe the trend will reverse soon.
Choose the correct variant.
The ban on night-time visitors to Patara beach is ......... the fact that the turtles get confused about which direction the sea is when they see artificial light.
Choose the correct variant.
Choose the correct variant.
Electricity is believed ________ by Benjamin Franklin, and since then, it has been used ________ power machines.
Complete the paragraph correctly.
In recent years, smartphones have transformed the way people communicate, work, and entertain themselves. Just a decade ago, mobile phones were primarily used for calls and text messages. Today, they are powerful tools that allow users to access the internet, navigate with GPS, stream videos, and connect on social media. __________. As a result, it’s not uncommon to see people using their smartphones almost everywhere—from public transport to restaurants.
Complete the sentence correctly.
Since automation continues to reshape the global workforce at an unprecedented pace, ______.
Find out the most appropriate sentence correctly using inversion.
Choose the correct variant.
The digital revolution, which ______ steadily since the late 20th century, ______ how societies function on nearly every level.
Which options with the Conditionals are correct?
1. If she would have known about the delay, she wouldn’t come so early.
2. You’d have passed the exam if you had studied more regularly.
3. If Tom were more confident, he would have performed better in the interview.
4. I’d call you if I had your number.
5. If we left earlier yesterday, we wouldn’t be late for the meeting.
Choose the correct sentences.
1. What a profound moving speech she gave!
2. How shockingly inadequate resources were for such a large project!
3. How completely inappropriate his reaction was under pressure!
4. What an incredible short-sighted decision they made!
5. How thoroughly confused everyone looked after the explanation!
Identify the correct variant in which the sentence is classified.
"They arrived late."
Fill in the following gaps with the given alternatives.
I would rather … at home tonight.
I would rather … at home yesterday.
I would rather you ... at home now.
I would rather you … at home yesterday.
In which of the following sentences is the “relative clause” misused?
Fill in the gaps with the given alternatives.
Lena moved from Brazil to Canada.
In Brazil, the weather was always warm, but in Canada, winters are very cold. At first, she … (1) … the freezing temperatures. It was a big shock for her. But gradually, she … (2) … the climate. Now, she even enjoys snowy days. She … (3) … wearing a heavy coat every day in winter.
a: wasn’t used to
b: was unaccustomed to
c: got used to
d: got accustomed to
e: is accustomed to
f: is used to
Complete the gaps with the correct prepositions:
The tourist got caught … rain while walking … the forest and they found shelter escaping … the rain … an old hut.
Fill in the gaps with the given words:
1. It is very … to finish this project on time with so few resources.
2. The company wants to … its position as a market leader.
3. Can you … the instructions clearly to everyone?
4. There is little … of rain tomorrow, so the event should be fine.
5. Please … your appointment by calling the office.
. Find the possible meaning of the sentence:
“By the time you arrive at the party tonight, I will have already left.”
Choose the incorrect variant.
1. Yesterday, I laid the keys on the desk.
2. Yesterday, I lay on the sofa for an hour.
3. I lay the keys on the desk every morning.
4. Actually, I have lain there all afternoon.
5. She is lying about where she was last night
6. I asked her to lie the baby down for a nap.
Choose the correct variant.
1. I have told him not to do it, but he won't listen.
2. I asked him to help me, but he wouldn't.
3. I am sure that their flight is due to arrive.
4. They declared that the CEO is to visit there next week.
5. I think you should take a map in case you will get lost.
6. How long is it since they graduated from school?
Choose the correct variant.
Choose the incorrect variant.
Complete the dialogue correctly.
Terry : What time are you planning to leave us tomorrow morning?
June : I'm not sure yet. Why?
Terry : ………………
June : Well probably at about five o'clock, so please don't bother.
Choose the best synonyms for the underlined words in the sentence.
After the tedious lecture, most students felt drowsy, while a few tried to retain the main points discussed.
You are looking for a history book in a store, but when you approach the shelves related to history, you see some books on psychology. Realizing that books have been misplaced, you turn to the salesperson and say sarcastically: ----
Restate the sentence.
A recent survey regarding new engineering graduates revealed that these graduates lack communication skills.
Read the passage and answer the question.
The assumption that a person’s attitudes determine his or her behaviour is deeply ingrained in Western thinking, and in many instances the assumption holds. However, research has shown that the relationship between attitudes and behaviour is complex. A classic study conducted during the 1930s was the first to question the link. A white professor travelled across the US with a young Chinese couple. At that time, there was quite strong prejudice against Asians, and there were no laws against racial discrimination. The three travellers stopped at over 200 hotels, motels and restaurants, and were served at all the restaurants and all but one of the hotels and motels without problem. Later, a letter was sent to all of the establishments visited, asking them whether or not they would accept a Chinese couple as guests. Of the 128 replies received, 92 per cent said they would not. In other words, these proprietors expressed attitudes that were much more prejudiced than their behaviour.
One understands from the passage that the link between attitudes and behaviour ----.
