1.

Word Formation

1. His __________ attitude made it impossible to reach an agreement.

(COMPETE)
2. The new law will have a __________ impact on the economy. (SIGNIFY)
3. She spoke so __________ that I could hardly understand her. (HESITATE)
4. His behaviour was completely __________, shocking everyone in the room.
(ACCEPT)
5. The government introduced new __________ to control pollution.
(REGULATE)

2. Open Cloze. Use only ONE word per gap.

In recent years, more people have become aware of the dangers of climate change, but few
actually take action. It is often said that individual efforts make little difference, yet if everyone
__________ (1) to reduce waste and energy consumption, the effect would be significant.
Governments must also take responsibility and introduce measures that encourage companies
to become __________ (2) sustainable. The challenge is enormous, but ignoring it is no longer
an __________ (3).

3. Key Word Transformation

1. "You really should visit the doctor," John told me. (ADVISED)
2. I regret not studying harder for my exams. (WISH)
3. The police accused him of stealing the money. (CHARGED)
4. We haven't received an answer yet. (STILL)
5. Scientists believe climate change will worsen in the next decade. (THOUGHT)

4. Multiple-Choice Cloze

The new policy has been met with great __________ (1) by experts in the field. Many
argue that it lacks proper __________ (2) and is unlikely to achieve its objectives.
Others believe it could __________ (3) positive change if properly implemented.

1. A) criticism B) critic C) criticise D) critical

2. A) enforcement B) enforcemently C) enforcing D) enforced
3. A) bring B) take C) do D) cause

5. Collocations & Phrasal Verbs

1. The company decided to __________ new safety regulations. (bring in / bring

about / bring up)
2. We __________ an agreement after hours of negotiation. (came to / came over /
came through)
3. He was __________ of breaking the law. (accused / blamed / charged)
4. She __________ the meeting by saying she was tired. (called off / called in /
called over)
5. The issue was __________ in the press last week. (brought out / brought up /
brought over)
6. Idioms & Fixed Expressions

1. To hit the nail on the head

2. A blessing in disguise
3. To be on the same wavelength
4. To kill two birds with one stone
5. To pull someone’s leg

A) To completely agree with someone

B) To do something that solves two problems at once
C) To be joking with someone
D) To say something exactly right
E) Something that seems bad at first but is actually good

7. Paraphrasing

1. "I won’t lend you my car because you don’t have a driving licence," said Peter.
(REFUSED)
2. It wasn’t necessary for you to buy such an expensive gift. (BOUGHT)
3. The book was so interesting that I couldn’t stop reading it. (DOWN)
4. They are more experienced than us, so they will probably win. (LIKELY)
5. I regret telling her my secret. (HAVING)

8. Error Correction

1. If I would have known, I wouldn’t have gone.

2. She suggested me to go to the doctor.
3. He is used to drive long distances.
4. I wish I can speak English fluently.
5. They have been to London two years ago.

9. Sentence Completion with one or more words.

1. I am looking forward to __________ you again.

2. Hardly __________ when it started to rain.
3. It’s high time you __________ your room.
4. If only I __________ more money!
5. Never before __________ such an amazing performance.

10. Reading & vocabulary gap fill

(Challenge / Thrive / Embark / Predictable / Endure)

Many successful entrepreneurs have one thing in common: they __________ (1) on difficult
journeys without fear. They do not seek __________ (2) routines but instead look for
opportunities to test themselves. They learn to __________ (3) hardships and face each new
__________ (4) with determination. Only those who truly __________ (5) in challenging
environments can achieve greatness.
1. Sentence Transformation: causative & passive voice)

1. The mechanic fixed my car last week. (had)

2. They say she won the lottery. (said)
3. Someone stole my wallet on the train. (had)
4. The teacher made us rewrite the essay. (made)
5. People believe that he was responsible for the accident. (believed)

2. Phrasal verbs gap fill

(put off – come up with – take after – run out of – look into)

1. We need to __________ a new marketing strategy as soon as possible.

2. I really __________ my mother; we are so alike!
3. Scientists are __________ the causes of global warming.
4. I was planning to go, but I __________ it __________ because of the rain.
5. Oh no! We’ve __________ milk!

3. Multiple-choice vocabulary

1. She was __________ for the job because of her lack of experience.
A) rejected B) refused C) denied D) dismissed
2. The __________ economy has led to a rise in unemployment.
A) sinking B) decreasing C) falling D) declining
3. The speech was so __________ that the audience stood up to applaud.
A) expressive B) impressive C) excessive D) aggressive
4. The government has taken __________ to address climate change.
A) actions B) measures C) movements D) responses
5. She was given a(n) __________ by the judge and avoided going to prison.
A) penalty B) fine C) warning D) sentence

4. One-Word transformation

Complete each sentence with one word that fits in all three blanks.

1. She has a great __________ of humor. / I’d like to __________ a doctor. / Can
you __________ the difference?
2. The company is going to __________ a new product. / The spaceship will
__________ next month. / Can you __________ the lid off this jar?
3. The dog started to __________ loudly. / My brother can __________ a tune on
the piano. / Can you __________ me a sandwich?
4. The politician refused to __________ questions. / The judge will __________ a
verdict soon. / They need to __________ the situation carefully.
5. He was __________ by the beauty of the landscape. / She was __________ for
speeding. / The teacher __________ my mistake in the essay.

5. Prepositions Challenge

1. She insisted __________ paying the bill.

 2. I’m really bad __________ remembering names.
3. He apologized __________ being late.
4. She’s very experienced __________ dealing with customers.
5. I’m not interested __________ football at all.

6. Word Formation

1. His constant __________ made it hard to focus. (DISTRACT)

2. The new policy is highly __________ among experts. (CONTROVERSY)
3. The actor gave a __________ performance that left everyone speechless.
(MEMORY)
4. The project was completed in a __________ manner. (PROFESSION)
5. His argument was completely __________; it didn’t make sense. (LOGIC)

7. Collocations & fixed expressions

1. I lost my temper and __________ my voice.

A) rose B) raised C) lifted
2. That film is __________ worth watching.
A) absolutely B) strongly C) highly
3. He has a natural __________ for languages.
A) talent B) ability C) gift
4. They __________ a conclusion after hours of discussion.
A) arrived at B) reached C) came to
5. She is __________ of patience with her students.
A) full B) lacking C) plenty

8. Error Identification & Correction

1. I didn’t used to like coffee, but now I love it.

2. He told me he didn’t knew the answer.
3. This is the place where we met us for the first time.
4. We have to finish until Friday.
5. She is much taller than her sister is.

9. Sentence completion on conditionals & Inversions

1. If I __________, I would have called you.

2. Had I __________, I wouldn’t have been late.
3. If only she __________!
4. Never before __________ such a difficult test.
5. Should you __________, don’t hesitate to ask.

10. Reading comprehension – Vocabulary context

(tremendous / vast / outdated / hesitant / intricate)

The new museum is an architectural masterpiece, featuring __________ designs and a
__________ collection of ancient artifacts. Some exhibits, however, seem rather
__________ and could benefit from an update. Visitors were initially __________
about the controversial new exhibit, but it has received __________ praise from critics.