The journal is ___annual. It comes out in March and September.
bi
Despite not saying so directly, the president ___ a possible promotion if I got this right.
alleged
stated for
inferred
alluded to
Which is correct?
Failed the CAE, I didn't get into University.
Having failed the CAE, I didn't get into University.
Failing the CAE, I didn't get into University.
Can you ___call what happened last night?
re
I prefer to speak on the phone. It's so easy to ___interpret emails.
mis
He could not find his passport. ___, he was not allowed on the plane.
Although
Hence
Despite
Otherwise
This hot weather is ___ of something far worse - global warming is becoming a reality. (meaning: a sign)
symptomatic
Ben needs to calm down. He's getting ___excited.
over
Which is correct?
Barking loudly, a large dog was approached by Sean.
Barking loudly, Sean was approached by a large dog.
Barking loudly, a large dog approached Sean.
There are various possible outcomes to this situation. In this particular ___ everything turns out badly for her. (meaning: event)
scenario
Identify and correct the mistake: Despite I had some problems, I enjoyed attending this conference
Despite having some problems / Despite some problems / Despite the fact that I had some problems
Communication at the college is poor. There's hardly any ___action between the students and teachers.
inter
The level of technical skill or professional experience required of volunteers is ___ (very low)
negligible
What's wrong? "After being washed in hot water, I noticed my clothes had turned pink
It suggests the speaker has been washed.
___ volunteer tourists can get involved in building homes, they have usually paid a significant fee for the opportunity. (meaning: even though)
Whilst
Low-level crime which is not serious enough for a prison sentence is often referred to as ___social behaviour.
anti
You did really well, definitely ___performing most of the class. You might even have come first.
out
The candlelight ___ her beauty. It made her look so much better.
enhanced
inflated
strengthened
intensified
It isn't always easy for the police to ___force speed limits.
en
Identify and correct the mistake: The purpose of this report is suggesting the most suitable catering company
to suggest
The ___ between the two political candidates has not been friendly.
discourse
communications
emails
speeches
There are some volunteer workers who are ___ by their CV rather than the idea of altruism. (meaning: their reason for doing something)
motivated
The committee judged that he had not behaved ___ but, in fact, had been corrupt. (meaning: morally correctly)
ethically
You shouldn't ___estimate the cost. It could be a lot more expensive than you think.
under
Which is correct?
Not knowing how to write a report, I failed the CAE exam.
Not known how to write a report, I failed the CAE exam.
Known not how to write a report, I failed the CAE exam.
Which is correct?
Scared of heights, Joey avoids tall buildings.
Scared of heights, tall buildings are avoided by Joey.
Scared of heights, tall buildings are places Joey avoids.
Which is correct?
Having read often, the CAE student achieves a good pass.
Having read often, the CAE student achieved a good pass.
The CAE student achieved a good pass, having read often.
This option is ___appropriate considering the choices available. (meaning: unsuitable)
in
Which is the correct way to use a participle clause for a description?
BCN suffers from traffic pollution, surrounded by hills.
Surrounded by hills, traffic pollution is suffered by BCN.
Surrounded by hills, BCN suffers from traffic pollution.
Identify and correct the mistake: Shortly, it's a well-run course, which I strongly recommend
In short
Identify and correct the mistake: To summing up, what we must do is encourage the next generation to do sports
To sum up
Which is correct?
Ignored by his pupils, the teacher talks to himself.
Ignored by his pupils, the teacher talked to himself.
The teacher talked to himself, ignored by his pupils.