Trial Exam 6

1. Which option is the most suitable for completing the

provided sentence?
… from the men’s 100m final after a false start, made no
such mistake in the 200m.
1. Usain Bolt, who had been disqualified
2. Usain Bolt, having been disqualified
3. Having been disqualified
4. Usain Bolt who had been disqualified
5. Usain Bolt, disqualified
A) 1, 2, 5 B) 2, 4, 5 C) 4, 5 D) 1,2 E) 3, 5

2. In which of the following sentences is the Adjective

clause not wrongly used?
A) The school building which was completed in April 1901,
became one of the
best sights in Baku.
B) Carnegie’s family decided to settle in Allegheny which is
a suburb of Pittsburgh.
C) Andrew Carnegie whose formal education ended when
he left Scotland,
found a job in a cotton factory in Pittsburgh at the age of 14.
D) There were more than 2,500 public libraries, which were
located in the English-speaking
World.
E) Andrew Carnegie who was a Scottish-born American,
was also one of the most important
philanthropists of his era.

3. Define the most appropriate tense form(s) for the given

situation.
I'm going to leave the museum at 5:00 PM. By then, I will
have been exploring the exhibits for the whole afternoon.
A) I am going to conclude my visit and leave the museum
after I have explored the exhibits for the whole afternoon.
B) I will have concluded my visit and leave the museum
after I explore the exhibits for the whole afternoon.
C) I am about to conclude my visit and leave the museum
after I explore the exhibits for the whole afternoon.
D) I will conclude my visit and leave the museum after I
have been exploring the exhibits for the whole afternoon.
E) I will conclude my visit and leave the museum after I
have explored the exhibits for the whole afternoon.

4. Fill in the blank with the sentence that would maintain

coherence in the paragraph.
The year 1960 seemed golden and full of promise. Despite
nearly constant international tension, everyday life in
Europe and North America seemed to be improving.
Economies recovered, many standards of living rose, and
new forms of culture flourished. The economic horizon
looked bright.
.... Western Europeans could no longer be so certain of their
prosperity or of their leaders’ ability to provide the sort of
life they took for granted.
A) Legal changes would not have occurred without women’s
movements of the time
B) These changes marked a new culture of mass
consumption boosted by marketing, advertising,
and credit payment
C) However, by 1990, most of the familiar landscape had
been dramatically transformed
D) The civil rights movement in the US had enormous
significance for the twentieth century
E) The most serious outbreak of student unrest in Europe
came in Paris in the spring of 1968

5. Choose one of the options given and complete the

dialogue.
Steve:
- According to this latest report on Afghanistan, it’s not safe
for aid agencies to work there.
Ken:
- How come? There is a strong NATO force there to provide
security.
Steve:
- ….
Ken:
- So, it seems that the NATO-led attempts to bring peace to
this country have already failed.
A) You know that the aims of the NATO intervention in this
country have been clearly defined.
B) Indeed, northern Afghanistan remains reasonably
peaceful and open to trade.
C) Sure, but a large part of the country, especially the
troublesome southern parts, are controlled by rebel groups.
D) In fact, for this country to achieve peace and security,
there is an urgent need for more foreign involvement.
E) Actually, several nations have helped to build roads,
bridges, and other important facilities.

6. In which of the following sentences is the “pronoun”

wrongly used?
A) Many have tried to climb Mount Everest, but only a few
have succeeded in reaching the summit. B) The winner of
the competition will receive a prize. Whoever achieves the
highest score will be declared the champion.
C) Whichever path you choose to pursue, remember to stay
true to yourself and follow your passions.
D) Many have tried to solve the puzzle, but a few have
succeeded in unlocking its secrets.
E) The Goosander is one of the few ducks that nest in tree
holes. They are highly efficient underwater swimmers, being
able to stay submerged for longer than a minute.

7. In which of the following variants is the “Subject and

Predicate” agreement wrong?
A) The team of researchers have made significant
breakthroughs in the field of quantum physics.
B) The collection of poems, published posthumously, has
garnered critical acclaim.
C) The group of friends has decided to embark on a once-in-
a-lifetime adventure.
D) The couple were thrilled to receive the prestigious award
for their philanthropic efforts.
E) The majority of the population is in favour of stricter
environmental regulations.

8. Which of the choices provides the most logical sequence

of the sentences in the passage?
1. The young boy stood nervously at the front of the
classroom, preparing to give his presentation.
2. As he started speaking, his voice quivered with
uncertainty.
3. However, as he continued, the passion in his words began
to shine through.
4. The audience was captivated by his enthusiasm and
authenticity.
A) 2, 1, 3, 4 B) 4, 3, 2, 1 C) 1, 2, 3, 4 D) 3, 1, 4, 2
E) 2, 3, 4, 1

9. Find out the wrong exclamatory sentence.

A) What incredible achievement you have accomplished!
B) How magnificent the view is from the top of the
mountain!
C) How incredible it is to witness such talent!
D What a magnificent performance that was!
E) How amazing the fireworks display was!

10. Which of the choices offers the most logically arranged

sequence of words in the sentence?
1. the
2. disaster
3. and
4. collaborated
5. organizations
6. efficiently
7. response
8. various
9. effectively
10. in
A) 5, 8, 4, 9, 3, 6, 10, 7, 2, 1
B) 4, 5, 8, 9, 7, 6, 10, 1, 2, 3
C) 6, 2, 4, 9, 3, 8, 10, 1, 5, 7
D) 8, 5, 9, 4, 10, 6, 3, 1, 2, 7
E) 8, 5, 4, 9, 3, 6, 10, 1, 2, 7

11. Which option presents the most appropriate coherent

order of the sentences?
1. They decided to build a treehouse together in their
backyard. They gathered wood, nails, and hammers and got
to work.
2. The siblings loved spending time outdoors and exploring
nature. One day, they had an idea.
3. After hours of hard work, their treehouse was finally
complete. It had a ladder, a small balcony, and even a secret
hiding spot.
4. Every afternoon, the siblings would climb up the
treehouse and play games, read books, and watch the sunset
together.
A) 1, 3, 2, 4
B) 3, 4, 1, 2
C) 2, 1, 3, 4
D) 1, 2, 4, 3
E) 1, 3, 4, 2

12. Fill out the gaps using the correct forms of the passive
voice.
Forms of bread ... as food since prehistoric times.
Probably, the first bread .... from acorns or beechnuts.
A) have been used, has been made
B) will have been used, was made
C) have been used, was made
D) are used, used to make
E) were being used, is made

13. Which option accurately fills in the blank to form a

coherent sentence?
... whereas the other side of the island of Hispaniola, Haiti,
is considered too dangerous by most European holiday
companies.
A) Half of the town is on the south side of the river
B) The Dominican Republic has become a popular holiday
destination for Europeans
C) The second largest island of the West Indies, Hispaniola,
is situated between Cuba and Puerto Rico in the Caribbean
Sea
D) In contrast to the highlands, the basin of Lago Enriquillo
is about 150 feet below sea level
E) The island was inhabited by Arawaks, an American
Indian people before Christopher Columbus landed there in
1492

14. Complete the gap with the correct connector(s).

It wasn't because she was bored staying at home with her
son that she returned to work; ..., she loves looking after
him, but they needed some additional income.
1. on the other hand
2. on the contrary
3. therefore
4. nonetheless
5. whereas
A) 1, 2 B) 2 C) 2, 4 D) 1, 2, 4, 5 E) 2, 5

15. Which of the following modal verbs in the dialogues

violates the meaning?
1. A: I couldn't persuade John to come to the match with us.
He said he couldn't afford it.
B: You should have offered to lend him the money.
A: I did, but he said he would rather borrow any money at
the moment.
2. A: This student has circled the mistakes in the text, but
he hasn't corrected them, so he'll only get half marks.
B: He must not have read the instructions properly.
3. A: Well, I've got lots of great ideas, but I haven't written
anything down yet.
B: But you were supposed to give us a written outline of
your section of the project today!
A: Don't panic. I'll do it tomorrow.
A) 1 B) 3 C) 1, 2 D) 2 E) 1, 3

16. Complete the sentence with the correct degrees of the

adjective.
The new calculations might leave the mass of the universe …
ten to 20 per cent … previously calculated.
A) more than, so light as
B) as much as, as light as
C) the more , the lighter
D) as much as, lighter than
E) as many as, lighter than

17. Define the wrongly converted sentence in the Indirect

Speech.
A) "The doctor said, 'Take this medicine three times a day.'"
The doctor advised taking that medicine three times a
day.
B) "The teacher said, 'You must complete the assignment.'"
The teacher said that we had to complete the assignment.
C) "We'll offer you a 10% discount if you purchase today,"
the salesperson proposed.
The salesperson proposed offering a 10% discount if the
purchase was made that day.
D) "I wish I hadn't made that mistake," she lamented.
She lamented that she wished she hadn't made that
mistake.
E) "If I were you, I would take the job offer," she advised.
She advised me to take the job offer if she had in my
position.

18. Define the wrong sentence in the Subjunctive Mood.

A) The boss demanded that the project be completed by the
end of the week.
B) It would have been better if she had double-checked her
calculations.
C) We recommended that he see a specialist for a second
opinion.
D) If he knew about the surprise party, he would come
earlier.
E) It is important that they be respectful towards each other.

19. Find the closest sentence in meaning to the given

sentence.
People have usually assumed that this mountain village was
abandoned because easier living conditions were available
elsewhere.
A) The prospect of better living conditions in another place
must have tempted the inhabitants
to desert this mountain village.
B) Apparently, people abandoned this mountain village,
tempted by the prospect of a better way
of life elsewhere.
C) It must have been hard to make a livelihood in this
mountain village, so people opted out and
went in search of an easier way of life.
D) The mountain village was presumably abandoned when
people realized that easier
conditions were on offer elsewhere.
E) It has generally been presumed that people deserted this
mountain village because there
was the prospect of a pleasanter way of life in another place.

20. Fill in the blank with the sentence that would maintain
coherence in the paragraph.
St. Petersburg is not just a city of names and movements. It
is also a city of bridges, with more
of them than any other city in the whole world. With its 101
islands, it is also worthy of the title
“city of islands.” Not only that, but it has enough canals to
compete with Venice, Amsterdam, and
Stockholm. … . As Dostoevsky’s hero puts it, “It is the most
abstract and fantastic city on earth.”
A) But most of all St. Petersburg is a city of culture, of
literature and poetry in particular
B) There are a total of 539 bridges, including 315 in the city
centre
C) The sports facilities and activities in it cannot go
unnoticed
D) The people of St. Petersburg are offered various
educational opportunities
E) A considerable number of painters and sculptors have
lived there, too

21. Fill in the gaps using the correct gerund and

infinitive”.
My son has scribbled with a ballpoint pen on the kitchen
wall. In an effort to remove it, I've tried ... it, but that didn't
work, so I intend ... the kitchen at the weekend.
A) to clean, to repaint
B) having cleaned, to repaint
C) to have cleaned, repainting
D) cleaning, to repaint
E) cleaning, repainting

22. Choose the correct variant in which the Possessive

case of the Noun is wrongly used.
A) The professor commended John for his research paper,
citing the student's thorough analysis and the paper's unique
perspective.
B) The success of the project relied heavily on the team's
collective effort.
C) The CEO's company, which was founded by her
grandfather, has experienced exponential growth in recent
years.
D) My neighbor's daughter's friend's car broke down on the
way to the party, so they had to call for a tow truck.
E) The government's decision to increase taxes resulted in
the citizens' outcry and the business owners' protests.

23. Find out the sentence in which the article is

wrongly used.
A) An ambitious entrepreneur launched a groundbreaking
startup that revolutionized the industry.
B) The scientist conducted extensive study to unravel the
mysteries of the universe.
C) A powerful storm rolled in, bringing torrential rain and
strong winds.
D) The sun rose slowly over the horizon, painting the sky
with vibrant hues.
E) A fierce lion roams the vast savannah, asserting its
dominance.
24. Transform the following composite sentence into the
simple one.
Although she had never been to Paris before, she quickly
fell in love with the city's charm and beauty.
A) She quickly fell in love with the charm and beauty of
Paris, despite never having been there before.
B) She quickly fell in love with the charm and beauty of
Paris, never having been there before.
C) Although never being to Paris before, she quickly fell in
love with the city's charm and beauty.
D) In spite of having never been to Paris before, she quickly
fell in love with the city's charm and beauty.
E) Although having been to Paris before, she quickly fell in
love with the city's charm and beauty.

25. Identify which proverb is appropriate for the given

situation.
A group of scientists are working tirelessly to find a cure for
a devastating disease that has affected millions of people
worldwide. After years of research and experimentation,
they finally make a breakthrough, but it requires testing the
potential cure on a small group of volunteers. While they
understand the risks involved, they believe it's a necessary
step to save countless lives.
A) Know which way the wind is blowing.
B) It is always darkest before dawn.
C) It is a poor workman who blames his tools.
D) You can’t make an omelette without breaking some eggs.
E) Well begun is half done

26. Read the situations and determine which phrasal verbs

are most appropriate.
1. When Tim made a mistake at work, his boss publicly …
him …, humiliating him in front of his colleagues.
2. The continuous rejection letters from job applications
were starting to … Sarah …, making her question her
abilities and worth.
3. The competitive nature of the team started to … Jake …,
as his teammates would sabotage his efforts to outshine
them.
4. Sara promised to attend her friend's birthday party but
got caught up with work and had to cancel, feeling guilty for
… her friend ….
a: get somebody down
b: pull somebody down
c: put somebody down
d: let somebody down
A) 1-a, 2-c, 3-b, 4-d
B) 1-c, 2-b, 3-a, 4-d
C) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b, 4-d
D) 1-c, 2-d, 3-b, 4-a
E) 1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c

27. Read the situations and determine which idiom can be

the most appropriate.
During a staff meeting, one employee consistently criticizes
and undermines the ideas and suggestions put forward by
their coworkers. They provide no constructive feedback or
alternative solutions but instead focus on pointing out flaws
and inconsistencies. It becomes evident that this employee
….
A) to have an axe to grind
B) to feed somebody
C) to get your act together
D) to get out of hand
E) to get to the bottom of something

28. Complete the sentences with the given alternatives.

1. When Mark's sister made a hurtful comment about his
insecurities, it really .. him … , leaving him feeling
vulnerable and upset.
2. Amidst the chaos of the busy city streets, Sarah … her
wallet and panicked, realizing it was missing.
3. Emily … her coworker for taking credit for her idea
during the team meeting, feeling angry and frustrated at the
injustice.
4. After listening to her friend's perspective on the matter,
Jane was able to …. and understand why he felt so strongly
about the issue.
a: to see through somebody's eyes
b: to hit somebody close to home
c: to lose track of
d: to be indignant with somebody
A) 1-c, 2-b, 3-d, 4-a
B) 1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a
C) 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d
D) 1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-a
E) 1-a, 2-c, 3-d, 4-b

29. In which of the following sentences is the Inversion

wrongly used?
A) Not until the final moments did she realize the gravity of
the situation.
B) Little did she know that her life was about to change
forever.
C) Only by overcoming our fears can we truly grow as
individuals.
D) Not did I know that my life was about to change forever.
E) Not a single word did he utter during the entire meeting.

30. Identify the correct interrogative sentence.

A) Why do anthropologists think that the earliest people
equally divided between
left-and right-handers?
B) Why anthropologists think that the earliest people were
equally divided between left-and right-handers?
C) Why did anthropologists think that the earliest people are
equally divided between left-and right-handers?
D) Why did anthropologists think that the earliest people
equally divide between left-and right-handers?
E) Why do anthropologists think that the earliest people
were equally divided between left-and right-handers?

31. How many negative sentences are correct?

1. My cat hasn’t’ got kittens and it doesn’t like other animals
round the house.
2. Whenever I haven’t a problem, there is no one around to
help me.
3. Many students think that Math is difficult, some don’t
think so. But most of them think it is more useful.
4. We needn’t a computer to get information on the Internet.
5. I’ve never seen such a rare butterfly, and neither has Peter.
6. I am terribly exhausted therefore I can't go and see him.
A) 4 B) 2 C) 3 D) 5 E) 1

32. Complete the sentences with the most appropriate

alternatives.
a. You think you are talented …,
b. You think Smith let him go out …,
c. John was hardly able to trust that event when he read the
letter …,
d. The man who was arrested yesterday is in prison …
1. nor was David 2. didn’t he? 3. don’t you?
4. aren’t you ? 5. isn’t he? 6: wasn’t
he?
7. but we were? 8. wasn’t he? 9. did he?
10. is he?
A) a-3, b-2, c-1, 7, d-5 B) a-4, b-2, c-8, d-6
C) a-3, b-2, c-1, 7, d-6 D) a-4, b-2, c-1, 8, d-6
E) a-3, b-2, c-1, 7, 8, d-5

33. Find out the correct sentences with the corresponding

alternatives.
1. So long as you are here, please stay for dinner.
2. The bank refused to negotiate a loan on the grounds that
the papers were not valid.- Adverbial clause of reason
3. We arrived ahead of time, so that we got the best seats.
4. An Englishman, even if he is alone, forms an orderly
queue of one.
A) Adverbial clause of time, adverbial clause of reason,
adverbial clause of result, adverbial clause of concession
B) Adverbial clause of time, adverbial clause of reason,
adverbial clause of purpose, adverbial clause of concession
C) Adverbial clause of condition, adverbial clause of reason,
adverbial clause of purpose, adverbial clause of condition
D) Adverbial clause of time, adverbial clause of reason,
adverbial clause of purpose, adverbial clause of condition
E) Adverbial clause of condition, adverbial clause of reason,
adverbial clause of result, adverbial clause of concession

34. Which of the following options doesn’t contain a “

limiting particle”?
A) I only wanted to ask you the time.
B) He barely acknowledged the young fellow’s salute.
C) John alone was left before the bedside.
D) It was not merely a job, but a way of life.
E) It is a recent and yet more in probable theory

35. Fill the gaps with the correct word groups.

1. He decided to … his studies to improve his grades.
2. We need to come up with a plan to … the event.
3. Despite starting with nothing, she worked hard and could
….
4. The motivational speaker's words could … everyone in
the audience.
A) uplift the spirit of, cover the cost of, go from rags to
riches, double down on
B) double down on, cover the cost of, uplift the spirit of, go
from rags to riches
C) double down on, cover the cost of, go from rags to
riches, uplift the spirit of
D) cover the cost of, double down on, go from rags to
riches, uplift the spirit of
E) double down on, go from rags to riches, cover the cost of,
uplift the spirit of

36. Find out the corresponding words for the following

definitions.
1. … a person’s way of thinking and their opinions
2. …. flowing or pouring suddenly and quickly out of a
hole in large amounts
3. …. a country that has agreed to help and support another
country, especially in case of a war disclose
4. … giving somebody information about something,
especially something that was previously secret
5. … being unable to breathe because you cannot get
enough air
A) gush, mindset, ally, disclose, choke
B) mindset, gush, ally, disclose, choke
C) ally, gush, mindset, choke, disclose
D) disclose, mindset, ally, gush, choke
E) mindset, gush, disclose, ally, choke

37. Fill the gaps with the given words.

The war …, and in response, the military swiftly … a
counter-attack to regain control.
1. launched, broke out 2. launched, launched
3. broke out, broke out 4. broke out, launched
A) 1, 4 B) 1, 2, 3, 4 C) 3 D) 4 E) 3,
4

38. Which of the following sentences is the boldfaced

word wrongly used?
A) She exuded self-assured confidence in everything she
did.
B) Taking time for self-respect, she reflected on her
strengths and weaknesses.
C) Through self-discipline, he achieved his goals and
maintained a focused approach.
D) His actions were driven by self-interest, often putting
his own needs above others.
E) Even in the face of adversity, she remained self-
possessed and composed.

39. Find the synonyms of the underlined parts.

1. She longed for the carefree days of her childhood but
knew she had to face the realities of adulthood.
2. Please back up your claims with evidence before making
any conclusions.
3. He always stood up for his friends, defending them
against any injustice.
a: support, endorse, reinforce
b: advocate, defend
c: yearn for, desire
A) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b B) 1-b, 2-c, 3-a C) 1-c, 2-b, 3-a
D) 1-a, 2-c, 3-b E) 1-b, 2-a, 3-a

40. Find the antonyms of the underlined part.

He was inclined to join the adventurous expedition due to
his fear of heights.
1. to be reluctant to
2. to tend to
3. to be unwilling to
4. to lean forward
A) 1, 3 B) 2, 4 C) 1 D) 2, 3 E) 3

1A

2D

3D

4C

5C

6D

7A

8C

9A

10 E

11 C

12 C

13 B

14. B

15. A

16. D

17E

18 D

19 E

20 A

21 D

22 C

23 B

24 A

25 D

26 C

27 A

28 B

29 D

30 E

31 A

32 A

33 E

34 E

35 C

36B

37 D

38 B

39 A

40 A