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Common FCE Mistakes

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  • Only five seconds separated the winner from the _________ in this year’s marathon.
    failure
    opponent
    loser
    Runner-up
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  • We are expecting over 300 surfers to take _____ in this year’s surfing championship.
    over
    up
    part
    place
  •  10
  • I’ve never really enjoyed ________ sport.
    taking up
    doing
    going in
    making
  •  10
  • There’s rather a lot of fat on these chips.
    greasy
    crunchy
    sickly
    bland
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  • No, it’s not a sweet dish. It’s got salt and a few herbs in it.
    salty
    sour
    spicy
    savoury
  •  20
  • Sorry about the noise - this carrot’s just so fresh.
    bitter
    crunchy
    savoury
    spicy
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  • A hard hat worn by cyclists and motorcyclists.
    Helmet
  •  10
  • I’m really looking forward to _________ on holiday this summer.
    going
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  • For rock climbing you need a lot of upper body ________ (strong)
    Strength
  •  10
  • Let’s measure the parcel. First the _________ (long)
    Length
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  • Oh dear!! You obviously __________ (understand) when I set the homework.
    Misunderstood
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  • I keep telling you you’re _________ (weigh) : those trousers are far too tight for you now!!
    overweight
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  • My boyfriend says I’m _________ (beauty)
    beautiful
  •  10
  • I’ve never been fond ____ rap music.
    of
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  • I like seeing groups play ____ concert.
    in
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  • Sales have shown a marked __________ (improve) in the second half of the year.
    improvement
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