What are the past participles of 'tie', 'write' and 'make'?
tied, writes, make
tied, wrote, made
tied, written, made
I will not stop until this place is shut down", he said.
He said he will not stop until that place was shut down.
He said he would stop until that place was shut down.
He said he wouldn't stop until this place is shut down.
He said he would not stop until that place was shut down.
The candlelight ___ her beauty. It made her look so much better.
enhanced
strengthened
inflated
upgraded
He saw his opportunity and offered ____ on the show himself.
To go
Going
In going
On going
a particular period of time for which something has been happening
for the time being
by the moment
by and large
for long
You should read this book, you'll love it!", Sarah told me.
Sarah recommended that I read that book.
Sarah recommended reading that book.
Sarah recommended me to reading that book.
Sarah recommended for me to read that book.
Someone had tampered with the lock on the front door. What's the correct passive form?
The lock on the front door has been tampered with.
The lock on the front door was tampered with.
The lock on the front door tampered with someone.
The lock on the front door had been tampered with.
Complete with present continuous passive: "The patient ___________ by the doctor.
is examined
will be examined
was examined
is being examined
People consider the five-year-old to be too young to have a mobile. What's correct?
The five-year-old is considered too young to have a mobile.
Five-year-old considered too young to have mobile.
The five-year-old is considering too young to have mobile.
The five-year-old was considered to young to have a mobile.
When are you leaving?", she asked.
She asked when I was leaving.
She asked when I am leaving.
She asked when I was living.
She asked when was I leaving.
There are some volunteer workers who are ___ by their CV rather than the idea of altruism.
obligated
motivated
enthused
encouraged
What's wrong? "After being washed in hot water, I noticed my clothes had turned pink
It suggests the speaker has been washed.
Nothing
It suggests I noticed the hot water then the pink clothes..
Which definition describes this keep phrase: Keep your fingers crossed
to hope that things will happen in the way that you want them to
something in addition to all the other (bad) things that have happened
not likely to change or end suddenly
to do what you said you would
Change to the past participle: 'fix', 'keep', 'shut'.
fixed, keepen, shut
fixen, kept, shut
fixen, keepen, shut
fixed, kept, shut
David was hit by a branch. What's the meaning?
A tree hit David.
Someone hit David.
David had an accident.
Everyone knows the portrait was painted by an Italian. Which is a correct passive construction?
The portrait was painted by an Italian, everyone knows.
The portrait is known to have been painted by an Italian.
An Italian is known to have painted the the portrait.
Everyone knows an Italian painted the portrait.
Which is correct?
The teacher talked to himself, ignored by his pupils.
Ignored by his pupils, the teacher talks to himself.
Ignored by his pupils, the teacher talked to himself.
Which definition describes this keep phrase: keep someone posted
to make sure that someone always knows what is happening
to hope that things will happen in the way that you want them to
to appear suddenly
neither formal or informal
Don't look out of the window!", they told him.
They told him not to look out of the window.
They told him don't look out of the window.
They told him to look out of the window.
They told him to not look out of the window.
You did really well, definitely ___performing most of the class. You might even have come first.
over
out
inter
im
for good
forever
for now
for then
for long
Which definition describes the word stable relationship
someone who has a child or children, but no partner living with them
someone in your family who is not closely related
not likely to change or end suddenly
a person in your family who you share no blood ties to
Which is correct?
Not knowing how to write a report, I failed the CAE exam.
Known not how to write a report, I failed the CAE exam.
Not known how to write a report, I failed the CAE exam.
Which verb does NOT complete the sentence: The teacher.......... Ana to do her homework.
instructed
reminded
advised
suggested
They thought he didn't work there any more. What's the correct passive form?
He had thought not to work there any more.
He was thought not to work there any more.
It was thought he hadn't been working there any more.
He thought he didn't work there any more.
I won't tell anyone, I promise", she said.
She promised to tell anyone my secret.
She promised not telling anyone my secret.
She promised on telling anyone my secret.
She promised not to tell anyone my secret.
Ben needs to calm down. He's getting ___excited.
bi
anti
over
under
Which definition describes the word fair weather friend
a friend who is only there for the good times.
to suggest of think or plan
describes a group of people in which everyone helps and supports each other
to care for someone else’s child for a limited period
He could not find his passport. ___, he was not allowed on the plane.
Hence
Although
Otherwise
Despite
Low-level crime which is not serious enough for a prison sentence is often referred to as ___social behaviour.
anti
mis
un
out
Which definition describes this keep phrase: keep a straight face
to defend yourself against a powerful person
to stay calm
to manage to stop yourself from smiling or laughing
to suggest of think or plan
Which verb does NOT complete the sentence: Kate ............ to leave.
threatened
admitted
offered
agreed
Which definition describes the word step (family)
lasting for the rest of your life
a person in your family who you share no blood ties to
a family unit that includes grandparents, aunts and uncles etc
to meet another person in order to do something together
to have just enough money to pay for the things you need
affluent
live within one's means
disposable income
make ends meet
Which definition describes this keep phrase: keep your word
not behaving or working normally
to do what you said you would
lasting for the rest of your life
to defend yourself against a powerful person
You shouldn't ___estimate the cost. It could be a lot more expensive than you think.
out
mis
over
under
more than anything else
by and large
back and forth
overall
first and foremost
I prefer to speak on the phone. It's so easy to ___interpret emails.
under
mis
over
un
Which is correct?
Scared of heights, tall buildings are places Joey avoids.
Scared of heights, Joey avoids tall buildings.
Scared of heights, tall buildings are avoided by Joey.
It isn't always easy for the police to ___force speed limits.
en
re
out
in
Complete: La Sagrada Familia _________ by hundreds of thousands of tourists every year.
is visited
visits
has been visiting
has visited
Ask a WH question about this: "The dog was not taken for a walk because of the weather.
Why is the dog not took for a walk?
Why the dog was not taken for a walk?
Why was the dog not taked for a walk?
Why was the dog not taken for a walk?
Which definition describes this keep phrase: keep an eye out for
to have an opinion about something, but not a strong opinion
to do what you said you would
to watch carefully for someone or something to appear
to suggest of think or plan
Can you ___call what happened last night?
under
over
mis
re
I'm not going online this evening", she said.
She told me that she is not going online that evening.
She told me that she was not going online that evening.
She told me that she was not going online this evening.
She told me that she is going online that evening.
There are various possible outcomes to this situation. In this particular ___ everything turns out badly for her.
scheme
scenario
synopsis
structure
Which verb does NOT complete the sentence: Michael ........ I study harder.
insisted
encouraged
suggested
demanded
How long have you been living in Chicago?", she asked.
She wanted to know how long I had been living in Chicago.
She wanted to know how long had I been living in Chicago.
She wanted to know how long I been living in Chicago.
She wanted to know how long I have been living in Chicago
Which verb does NOT complete the sentence: Lucy ...... that she had lied.
admitted
reminded
confessed
denied
having a lot of money or owning a lot of things
insulent
affluent
posh
effluent
This option is ___appropriate considering the choices available.
mis
un
in
dis
People say the missing boy was a loner. What is the correct passive form?
The missing boy, it is said, was a loner.
It is said the missing boy was a loner.
They say the missing boy was a loner.
The missing boy was said to be a loner.
Which definition describes this keep phrase: keep your cool
to stay calm
not likely to change or end suddenly
to defend yourself against a powerful person
not behaving or working normally
Okay, I'll look after the children tonight", she said.
She agreed to looking after the children that night.
She agreed to look after the children that night.
She agreed on looking after the children tonight.
She agreed look after the children that night.
money needed or money available to spend on something
taxes
revenue
funds
income
Which definition describes the word extended family
a person in your family who you share no blood ties to
to care for someone else’s child for a limited period
a family unit that includes grandparents, aunts and uncles etc.
lasting for the rest of your life
The committee judged that he had not behaved ___ but, in fact, had been corrupt.
moral
ethically
ethic
morallyh
when everything about a situation is considered together
by the way
by and large
especially
first and foremost
Which is correct?
Watching Castle, I've picked up lots of English.
Watching Castle, I pick up lots of English.
I pick up lots of English watching Castle.
Which is the correct way to use a participle clause for a description?
BCN suffers from traffic pollution, surrounded by hills.
Surrounded by hills, BCN suffers from traffic pollution.
Surrounded by hills, traffic pollution is suffered by BCN.
Which is correct?
I've just had my hair cut.
I've just got my hair cut.
Why don't we go swimming this afternoon?", said John.
John suggested on going swimming that afternoon.
John suggested to go swimming that afternoon.
John suggested that they go swimming that afternoon
John suggested going swimming that afternoon.
The level of technical skill or professional experience required of volunteers is ___ (very low)
minor
minimum
least
negligible
Communication at the college is poor. There's hardly any ___action between the students and teachers.
in
non
inter
re
Which is correct?
Barking loudly, a large dog approached Sean.
Barking loudly, Sean was approached by a large dog.
Barking loudly, a large dog was approached by Sean.
Change the sentence from Active to Passive: "My sisters and brothers drive the family car.
The family car is driven by my sisters and brothers.
The family car is drove by my sisters and brothers.
The family car drives by my sisters and brothers.
The ___ between the two political candidates has not been friendly.
discourse
communications
speeches
emails
money that has not had taxes or other costs taken from it
net
gross
profits
losses
Martin was arrested at a football match. What's the correct passive form?
Martin got arrested at a football match.
The police arrested Martin at a football match.
Martin has been arrested at a football match.
Martin has arrested at a football match.
indicates that something is far less likely than something else already mentioned
set alone
set down
let alone
however
Which is correct?
Having failed the CAE, I didn't get into University.
Failing the CAE, I didn't get into University.
Failed the CAE, I didn't get into University.
Complete the sentence: "The little girl _______ three days after she ran away.
was finded
was found
is found
does found
Which definition describes the word mutual friend
to care for someone else’s child for a limited period
someone , you and someeone else are both friends with
to meet another person in order to do something together
a friend who is only there for the good times.
Which definition describes the word close-knit
someone you and someone else are both friends with
not behaving or working normally
a group in which everyone helps and supports each other
to suggest of think or plan
Which definition describes the word lifelong relationship
lasting for the rest of your life
to hope that things will happen in the way that you want them to
to continue to know about something
to appear suddenly
Which definition describes the word distant relative
a family unit that includes grandparents, aunts and uncles etc.
someone in your family who is not closely related
neither formal or informal
to hope that things will happen in the way that you want them to
Which definition describes this keep phrase: keep a low profile
lasting for the rest of your life
to avoid attracting attention to yourself
to hope that things will happen in the way that you want them to
to continue to know about something
Which definition describes the word foster parent
to care for someone else’s child for a limited period
lasting for the rest of your life
someone who has a child or children, but no partner living with them
to defend yourself against a powerful person
I went online to check how many subscribers I have", Lucas said.
He said he had gone online to check how many subscribers he had.
He said he went online to check how many subscribers he has.
He said he had gone online to check how many subscribers I have.
He said he had gone online to check how many subscribers I had.
I won't comment on those rumours", the President has said.
The President has refused to comment on those rumours.
The President has refused to commenting on those rumours.
The President has refused comment on those rumours.
The President has refused on commenting on those rumours.
This hot weather is ___ of something far worse - global warming is becoming a reality.
symptomatic
signal
sympathetic
sign
Which definition describes the word lone parent
a family unit that includes grandparents, aunts and uncles etc.
someone , you and someeone else are both friends with
someone in your family who is not closely related
someone who has a child or children, but no partner living with them
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.
Which definition describes this keep phrase: keep track of
lasting for the rest of your life
to stay calm
to continue to know about something
feeling the same emotion of doing the same thing to or for each other
to have no profit or loss at the end of a business activity
bankrupt
break even
broke
penniless
Which verb does NOT complete the sentence: They.......... us the flat was fully-furnished.
told
informed
reminded
explained
The journal is ___annual. It comes out in March and September.
inter
anti
re
bi
to spend a lot of money on buying things
splash out on
splash on
make ends meet
save up
public sale of goods or property where people make bids
ruction
bargain
auction
sale
It was me, I have robbed the bank", the criminal confessed.
The criminal admitted to rob the bank.
The criminal admitted on robbing the bank.
The criminal admitted robbing the bank.
The criminal admitted to robbing the bank.
to decide not to do something you said you would do
back up
back down
back out
black out
___ volunteer tourists can get involved in building homes, they have usually paid a significant fee for the opportunity.
Despite
Whilst
In spite of
Hence
Which verb does NOT complete the sentence: Geoffrey .......... telling the truth.
suggested
promised
recommended
regretted
Despite not saying so directly, the president ___ a possible promotion if I got this right.
alleged
inferred
stated for
alluded to
Complete the sentence: Movies _________ in this cinema.
show
will be showed
are shown
shown
Which is incorrect?
Vitamin C is believed for being good for colds.
Vitamin C is known to be good for colds.
The criminal is thought to be in hiding.
The criminal is said to be in hiding.