FCLP grammar test 6b

Name: ________________________________ Date: ____________________

First Certificate Language Practice

Grammar Progress Test 6b (Units 26–29)

1 Underline the most suitable word(s) in each sentence.

0 I suddenly remembered that I forgot/had forgotten my keys.

1 I’m really appreciate to/grateful to you for all your help.

2 What a wonderful art gallery! Look for/Look at that painting by Picasso!

3 We don’t sell all types of crafts, we specialize in/specialize for ceramics.

4 Hurry up! We’re going to be late to/late for the show.

5 You remind me of/remember me of my sister – you are quite similar to her.

6 No, please, I insist on/insist for paying.

7 Are you certain for/certain about that?

8 The rise in/rise of unemployment was blamed on/blamed to problems in the global economy.

9 Cut up/Cut off the chicken before putting it in/on the frying pan.

10 You should avoid drinking/to drink alcohol while you are pregnant.

2 Decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.

Getting fit

I walked home the other day instead of taking the bus. It’s only two kilometres but it really wore me (0) C . There’s only one conclusion – I’m going to have to cut (1) _______ on eating so many cakes and pastries and take (2) _______ some kind of exercise. I need to get fit. Actually, I’ve been thinking it (3) _______ for some time. Every few months I make a decision to join my local fitness club, but then I think of a good excuse to put it (4) _______ . I want to go and join, but then I come home really tired after work and I just don’t feel (5) _______ to it. To be honest, though, the real problem is chocolate. I love it. I know it’s fattening but I just can’t do (6) _______ it. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to give it (7) _______ , so I guess I’ll just have to put (8) _______ with being unfit!

0 A back B through C out D off

1 A over B across C up D down

2 A up B over C out D after

3 A out B over C up D out

4 A out B by C down D off

5 A up B off C over D out

6 A away B over C across D without

7 A in B out C up D off

8 A out B up C on D off

3 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the words given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

0 Look at those black clouds! There’s rain on the way. to Look at those black clouds! It’s going to rain.

1 Please don’t discuss this with anyone. mind Would ____________________________________________ this with anyone.

2 It looks as if they have gone away. seem They ______________________________________________________ away.

3 Mike didn’t go swimming but stayed home instead. instead Mike stayed home _______________________________________ swimming.

4 The shoes were so expensive that I didn’t buy them. too The shoes ___________________________________________________ buy.

5 ‘You stole my wallet!’ said Frank to the pickpocket. accused Frank __________________________________________________ his wallet.

6 They say he’s earning 20,000 euros a match. said He ___________________________________________ 20,000 euros a match.

7 My company wouldn’t allow me to take any more holiday. prevented My company ______________________________________ any more holiday.

8 I’d rather you came on Tuesday. prefer I’d ______________________________________________ come on Tuesday.

9 Don’t eat too many fatty foods. avoid You should _____________________________________ too many fatty foods.

10 He’s too young to get served at the bar. enough He isn’t ______________________________________ to get served at the bar.

First Certificate Language Practice

Grammar Progress Test 6b (Units 26–29) 2