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Unit Test 2

Name: A

1 Provide a word or phrase that is synonymous with the word in italics in the sentences below.
a We would like to formally invite you to participate in our annual public speaking competition.
b I found the book accidentally while I was cleaning the attic.
c He has the natural skill to be a good rugby player.
d Presently, I am living in Iceland.
e Too much pressure is not good for your heart.
/ 5 marks

2 Rewrite the sentences, using can / can’t or could / couldn’t and making any other necessary changes.
a You are able to do it! Come on, keep trying!
b When I was younger, I was able to swim fast.
c If you lost a little weight, you would probably be able to fit into that dress.
d He wouldn’t have been able to finish the exam even if he‘d had more time.
e I have tried and tried, but I am still unable to do it.
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3 Rewrite each sentence using the word given in bold, so that the second sentence has a similar
meaning.
ma
a Did you book tickets to see Madonna? manage
Did you tickets to see Madonna?
b I passed my exams. succeeded
I my exams.
c Juventus scored two goals in the last five minutes of the game. managed
Juventus two goals in the last five minutes of the game.
d Scientists have found a new cure for the common cold. in
Scientists have a new cure for the common cold.
e Jenny could swim for miles when she was younger. able
Jenny for miles when she was younger.
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4 Complete the table. An example is given.

Adjective Comparative Superlative


long longer the longest
heavy
bad
good
narrow

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independent
large
careful
thin
important
happy

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5 Correct the underlined mistakes.


a My brother’s not nearly as faster than me.
b This is the by far most easiest exercise.
c That was the betterest match I’ve ever seen.
d He’s a little cleverest than me.
e You’re always considerably more later than me.
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6 Match the meaning of get in sentences 1–5 with its more formal equivalent in a–e.
1 I couldn’t get you on the phone, even though I tried several times. a buy
2 We got the train because it was quicker. b arrived
c contact
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3 Did you remember to get me a newspaper?


4 Sorry, I didn’t get what you said. Can you say it again? d caught
5 By the time we got there, Tom had already gone. e understand
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7 Complete these sentences with the correct form of a phrasal verb from the list.
turn back turn into turn over turn to turn up
a Top professional football clubs an enormous amount of money.
b Jemma late for work on her first day because she missed the bus.
c The road was blocked because of an accident, so they had to .
d Ray a really good athlete since he started training more seriously.
e My older brother is someone I can always when I’ve got a problem.
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8 Complete these sentences with the correct form of the word in italics.
a His arrival / arriving will be exciting.
b The national employee / employment level is improving.
c People have more money in times of prosperity / prosperous.
d I like to get as much information / informed as I can before I start.
e The completing / completion date is quite soon, I think.
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