Exam Practice 1

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not alter the word in any way. You must use between three and six words, including the word given.

1. The last time we spoke to her was one year ago. FOR

           We ……………………………… one year.

2. My friends didn’t betray you  – it’s impossible. HAVE

    My friends  ……………………………… you. 

3. There are few chances for her to know the answer. LIKELY

    She   ………………………………  the answer.

4. She didn’t attend the exam, because she was ill. HAVE

    If she  ……………………………… attended the exam.

5. The police towed away his car last night. HAD

    He ……………………………… by the police last night.

6. You shouldn’t tell him something like this! CIRCUMSTANCES

    Under no  ……………………………… something like this!

7. It’s a pity he didn’t put more effort into the project! PUT

    I wish he  ………………………………  into the project!

8. Your essay is way better written than mine. NOWHERE

    My essay is  ………………………………  as yours.

9. It wasn’t necessary for me to attend all sessions, but I did it anyway. HAVE

    I  ……………………………… all the sessions.

10. We can offer you accommodation for 2 nights. PUT

      We can  ……………………………… for 2 nights.

Write one word in each gap. 

Homeschooling is when children’s education is based at home with (1) _____  parents’ guidance rather (2)  _____ through enrollment (3) _____ a public school or private school. That said, the insider joke is (4) _____  homeschooling isn’t much like school, and we’re never home. Many homeschoolers find classroom approaches are not (5) _____ effective as the home-grown version, and in many places, there are lots of opportunities (6) _____  homeschooled kids to learn with friends and out in the community.

As formal preschool (7) _____  become more popular, more parents (8) _____  do not send their kids to preschool also resort (9) _____ homeschooling in preschool or pre-K. Homeschooling in the U.S. has grown considerably. In 1999, only about 1.7% of students aged 5-17 were homeschooled; (10) _____ 2012, that number had doubled to 3.4%. 

 (https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/homeschooling-101/)

The missing word in gap 1 is:

Write one word in each gap.

Homeschooling is when children’s education is based at home with (1) _____  parents’ guidance rather (2)  _____ through enrollment (3) _____ a public school or private school. That said, the insider joke is (4) _____  homeschooling isn’t much like school, and we’re never home. Many homeschoolers find classroom approaches are not (5) _____ effective as the home-grown version, and in many places, there are lots of opportunities (6) _____  homeschooled kids to learn with friends and out in the community.

As formal preschool (7) _____  become more popular, more parents (8) _____  do not send their kids to preschool also resort (9) _____ homeschooling in preschool or pre-K. Homeschooling in the U.S. has grown considerably. In 1999, only about 1.7% of students aged 5-17 were homeschooled; (10) _____ 2012, that number had doubled to 3.4%. 

 (https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/homeschooling-101/) 

The missing word in gap 2 is:

Write one word in each gap.

Homeschooling is when children’s education is based at home with (1) _____  parents’ guidance rather (2)  _____ through enrollment (3) _____ a public school or private school. That said, the insider joke is (4) _____  homeschooling isn’t much like school, and we’re never home. Many homeschoolers find classroom approaches are not (5) _____ effective as the home-grown version, and in many places, there are lots of opportunities (6) _____  homeschooled kids to learn with friends and out in the community.

As formal preschool (7) _____  become more popular, more parents (8) _____  do not send their kids to preschool also resort (9) _____ homeschooling in preschool or pre-K. Homeschooling in the U.S. has grown considerably. In 1999, only about 1.7% of students aged 5-17 were homeschooled; (10) _____ 2012, that number had doubled to 3.4%. 

 (https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/homeschooling-101/) 

The missing word in gap 3 is:

Write one word in each gap.

Homeschooling is when children’s education is based at home with (1) _____  parents’ guidance rather (2)  _____ through enrollment (3) _____ a public school or private school. That said, the insider joke is (4) _____  homeschooling isn’t much like school, and we’re never home. Many homeschoolers find classroom approaches are not (5) _____ effective as the home-grown version, and in many places, there are lots of opportunities (6) _____  homeschooled kids to learn with friends and out in the community.

As formal preschool (7) _____  become more popular, more parents (8) _____  do not send their kids to preschool also resort (9) _____ homeschooling in preschool or pre-K. Homeschooling in the U.S. has grown considerably. In 1999, only about 1.7% of students aged 5-17 were homeschooled; (10) _____ 2012, that number had doubled to 3.4%. 

 (https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/homeschooling-101/) 

The missing word in gap 4 is:

Write one word in each gap.

Homeschooling is when children’s education is based at home with (1) _____  parents’ guidance rather (2)  _____ through enrollment (3) _____ a public school or private school. That said, the insider joke is (4) _____  homeschooling isn’t much like school, and we’re never home. Many homeschoolers find classroom approaches are not (5) _____ effective as the home-grown version, and in many places, there are lots of opportunities (6) _____  homeschooled kids to learn with friends and out in the community.

As formal preschool (7) _____  become more popular, more parents (8) _____  do not send their kids to preschool also resort (9) _____ homeschooling in preschool or pre-K. Homeschooling in the U.S. has grown considerably. In 1999, only about 1.7% of students aged 5-17 were homeschooled; (10) _____ 2012, that number had doubled to 3.4%. 

 (https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/homeschooling-101/) 

The missing word in gap 5 is:

Write one word in each gap.

Homeschooling is when children’s education is based at home with (1) _____  parents’ guidance rather (2)  _____ through enrollment (3) _____ a public school or private school. That said, the insider joke is (4) _____  homeschooling isn’t much like school, and we’re never home. Many homeschoolers find classroom approaches are not (5) _____ effective as the home-grown version, and in many places, there are lots of opportunities (6) _____  homeschooled kids to learn with friends and out in the community.

As formal preschool (7) _____  become more popular, more parents (8) _____  do not send their kids to preschool also resort (9) _____ homeschooling in preschool or pre-K. Homeschooling in the U.S. has grown considerably. In 1999, only about 1.7% of students aged 5-17 were homeschooled; (10) _____ 2012, that number had doubled to 3.4%. 

 (https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/homeschooling-101/) 

The missing word in gap 6 is:

Write one word in each gap.

Homeschooling is when children’s education is based at home with (1) _____  parents’ guidance rather (2)  _____ through enrollment (3) _____ a public school or private school. That said, the insider joke is (4) _____  homeschooling isn’t much like school, and we’re never home. Many homeschoolers find classroom approaches are not (5) _____ effective as the home-grown version, and in many places, there are lots of opportunities (6) _____  homeschooled kids to learn with friends and out in the community.

As formal preschool (7) _____  become more popular, more parents (8) _____  do not send their kids to preschool also resort (9) _____ homeschooling in preschool or pre-K. Homeschooling in the U.S. has grown considerably. In 1999, only about 1.7% of students aged 5-17 were homeschooled; (10) _____ 2012, that number had doubled to 3.4%. 

 (https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/homeschooling-101/) 

The missing word in gap 7 is:

Write one word in each gap.

Homeschooling is when children’s education is based at home with (1) _____  parents’ guidance rather (2)  _____ through enrollment (3) _____ a public school or private school. That said, the insider joke is (4) _____  homeschooling isn’t much like school, and we’re never home. Many homeschoolers find classroom approaches are not (5) _____ effective as the home-grown version, and in many places, there are lots of opportunities (6) _____  homeschooled kids to learn with friends and out in the community.

As formal preschool (7) _____  become more popular, more parents (8) _____  do not send their kids to preschool also resort (9) _____ homeschooling in preschool or pre-K. Homeschooling in the U.S. has grown considerably. In 1999, only about 1.7% of students aged 5-17 were homeschooled; (10) _____ 2012, that number had doubled to 3.4%. 

 (https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/homeschooling-101/) 

The missing word in gap 8 is:

Write one word in each gap.

Homeschooling is when children’s education is based at home with (1) _____  parents’ guidance rather (2)  _____ through enrollment (3) _____ a public school or private school. That said, the insider joke is (4) _____  homeschooling isn’t much like school, and we’re never home. Many homeschoolers find classroom approaches are not (5) _____ effective as the home-grown version, and in many places, there are lots of opportunities (6) _____  homeschooled kids to learn with friends and out in the community.

As formal preschool (7) _____  become more popular, more parents (8) _____  do not send their kids to preschool also resort (9) _____ homeschooling in preschool or pre-K. Homeschooling in the U.S. has grown considerably. In 1999, only about 1.7% of students aged 5-17 were homeschooled; (10) _____ 2012, that number had doubled to 3.4%. 

 (https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/homeschooling-101/) 

The missing word in gap 9 is:

Write one word in each gap.

Homeschooling is when children’s education is based at home with (1) _____  parents’ guidance rather (2)  _____ through enrollment (3) _____ a public school or private school. That said, the insider joke is (4) _____  homeschooling isn’t much like school, and we’re never home. Many homeschoolers find classroom approaches are not (5) _____ effective as the home-grown version, and in many places, there are lots of opportunities (6) _____  homeschooled kids to learn with friends and out in the community.

As formal preschool (7) _____  become more popular, more parents (8) _____  do not send their kids to preschool also resort (9) _____ homeschooling in preschool or pre-K. Homeschooling in the U.S. has grown considerably. In 1999, only about 1.7% of students aged 5-17 were homeschooled; (10) _____ 2012, that number had doubled to 3.4%. 

 (https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/homeschooling-101/) 

The missing word in gap 10 is:

Write one word in the gap.

1. As a child, I ________ to spend a lot of time playing outdoors.

Write one word in the gap.

You might _______ well begin the presentation, there’s no point in waiting for him.

Write one word in the gap.

A lot of people attended the meeting, most of ______ voted in favour of the proposal.

Write one word in the gap.

Such _______ the force of the blast that it shattered all the windows.

Write one word in the gap.

It’s no _______ asking him for help, he won’t give you a hand.

Write one word in the gap.

He came ________ an old photo album while cleaning the attic.

Write one word in the gap.

I don’t know how you can _______ up with his rude behaviour.

Write one word in the gap.

Who looks _______ your children while you are at work?

Write one word in the gap.

Stop beating around the _______ and just tell me the truth.

Write one word in the gap.

I can’t join you on the trip, I’ve been feeling a bit _____ the weather lately.

Use the words in bold to form another word

He got upset when she accused him of _________. MATURE

2. We need to ________ relations with other EU countries. STRONG

3. Some countries are now confronted with a _______ resources. SHORT

4. The performance was _________ touching. BELIEVE

5. Be extra careful during the _________, so you don’t slip and get injured. DESCEND

6. The increase in prices is _________, so we needn’t worry. SIGNIFY

7. Climate change will become even more serious in the _________ future. SEE

8. He is not a very _________ person, I don’t see him going on a safari. ADVENTURE

9. It took him a while to _________ his fears, but he did it, eventually. COME

10. He is such a _________ gifted child that I am in awe of him. NATURE