1 Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, C or D.

1 Passengers complained ……………. the delay of the flight.

A f or B about C of D by
2 Jessica reminded me that I ………………… her back her book.
A must give B may give C will give D had to give
3 Geometry is …………. the most difficult subject in the Degree.
A so f ar B by f ar C f ar D in f ar
4 Students ……………. know their marks as soon as possible.
A want B have C should D oughtn’t
5 This poem is easy ……………………. .
A f or to remember B f or remembering C to remember D f or remember
6 Recently, I have been uploading lots of photos …………………… Instagram.
A at B in C on D within
7 My classmate, ……………………. father works as an architect, has just turned up.
A whom B whose C who D where
8 That jacket is a …………………………! It only costs $10.
A stock B rip-of f C sales D bargain
9 Do you …………………… phoning my sister? I can’t talk right now.
A warn B agree C mind D care
10 Unfortunately, I had ……………. pencils, so I had to borrow them.
A no B any C a f ew D lots of
11 After so many efforts, I managed …………………… my doctoral thesis.
A def ending B def end C having def ended D to def end
12 Those jewels are made ……………… gold and silver.
A by B since C about D of

2 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the word given. Do not write more than 5 words in the blank space.
1 It is probable that my parents come to visit me in a couple of days. may
My parents …………………………………………… in a couple of days.
2 The local guide told us that we should visit the cathedral. recommended
The local guide ……………………………………………….... the cathedral.
3 The artist may use diamonds in his future painting. by
............................................................................ the artist in his future painting.
4 I think you should get these tickets now. were
............................................................................, I’d get these tickets now.
 5 The boxer said: ‘I can’t fight today’. he
The boxer said that ……………………………………………..………… day.
6 Bringing your laptop is not necessary have
You ………………………………………………….…… bring your laptop.
7 Sarah asked Mike: ‘Are you waiting now? if
Sarah asked Mike ……………………………………………….. .
8 Novak Djokovic is 188 cm tall, while Rafael Nadal’s height is 1.85 m. bit
Novak Djokovic is …………………………………………….. Rafael Nadal.
9 I’m sorry that I disappointed you some years ago. for
.......................................................... having disappointed you some years ago.
10 You can buy the tickets for the concert in advance. be
The tickets for the concert ............................................................. in advance.
11 It would be a good option for you to recycle more often. should
You …………………………………………………… more often.
12 The President was in agreement to put an end to the war. agreed
The President …………………………………………………… an end to the war.
13 No one is more solidary than this celebrity. most
This celebrity is ……………………………………………… person in the world.

3 Read the text and write the missing words. Use one word only in each space.
Early childhood education is crucial for a child's development (1) …………. it influences
their future learning and success. The quality of education (2) ……………… a child
receives in their early years depends (3) …………. various factors, such (4) ………… the
level of help, educational resources and the learning environment.

When parents pay attention (5) ……………….. their child's education, they impact their
cognitive and social development. (6) ……………... addition, access to educational
resources like books, toys and technology (7) ………………… improve a child's learning
experience. Moreover, (8) ……………….. stimulating learning environment helps them
develop creativity, curiosity, and a love for learning.

(9) ……………. these factors are present, children will reach their full potential. In fact,
there are many places (10) ………………… children can spend time making friends and
having fun while developing their social skills.

(11) …………. conclusion, early childhood education plays an important role in shaping
a child’s future. It is essential that children receive a solid education from the beginning
(12) ………….. make sure that they have the necessary skills for success in life.
4 Rewrite each sentence so that it contains no mistakes. Do not change the correct words.

1 Your explanation must be true! I don’t believe what you are saying.
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2 The maths teacher wrote some equations in the blackboard.
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3 Duolingo is one of the baddest apps to learn English.
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4 I have just talked to Mr Hughes, that is my favourite teacher.
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5 I always rely in my intuition when I must solve a problem.
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6 Yesterday, my best friend was stuck in a trafic jam.
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7 I asked my noisy neighbour to not play the bass guitar at night.
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
8 My parents wanted to know if the weather will be good.
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9 My girlfriend, which father is Italian, has been working for Apple for five years.
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
10 My best friend remembered me that his birthday was the following week.
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
11 I don’t really like driving during rush time.

……………………………………………………………………………………………….
12 We finally succeeded in get a discount for the tickets.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….

13 I don’t usually pay by card, but I pay on cash.

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