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) 1