Grammar and Vocab Self Study

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English in Use Vocabulary Mock Tests

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Aptis Vocabulary 1 (25 questions – 13 minutes)

Task 1 Finish each definition (1-5) using answers from the list (A-K). Use each answer once only. You will not need five of the answers (A-J). The answer to Question 0 is given on your answer paper as an example. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K.

0. To argue is to __K.___ 1. To check is to _______ 2. To restrict is to ______ 3. To ban is to _________ 4. To boost is to _______ 5. To allow is to _______

Task 2

grow control increase cut permit improve examine limit prohibit deteriorate disagree

Finish each sentence (6-10) using the word from the list (A-J) Use each word once only. You will not need five of the words (A-J). A. court 6. I’ve got a terrible _________ in my shoulder. B. bruise 7. That shirt really ________ you. It makes you look 10 years younger. C. matches 8. This piece of _________ will change the way we think about dinosaurs. D. suits 9. You can’t believe anything you read in the newspaper. It’s very ______. E. research 10. The criminal was found guilty by the _______. F. accurate G. throb H. biased I. ache J. sentence

Task 3

Mark the letter on the right (A-J) that has the most similar meaning to the word on the left (11-15) (e.g. home=house). Use each word once only. You will not need five of the words (A-K). 11. generic 12. provisional 13. envision 14. supervise 15. impose

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A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J.

meager resolve manage temporary permanent general churn visualise demoralise enforce

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Task 4 Write the letter on the right (A-J) that is most often used with a word on the left (16-20) (e.g. bus + stop= bus stop). Use each word once only. You will not need five of the words (A-J). A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J.

16. completely 17. steady 18. make 19. unacceptable 20. strongly

Task 5

a mistake suggest amazed play determination smile useless progress behaviour tenure

Write the letter on the right (A-J) that is most often used with a word on the left (21-25) (e.g. bus + stop= bus stop). Use each word once only. You will not need five of the words (A-J). 21. unanimous 22. horrible 23. unfortunate 24. pungent 25. gale-force

A. winds B. decision C. range D. taste E. smell F. rain G. situation H. developed I. maintain J. bag

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Aptis Vocabulary 2 (25 questions – 13 minutes)

Task 1 Finish each definition (1-5) using answers from the list (A-K). Use each answer once. You will not need five of the answers (A-J). The answer to Question 0 is given on your answer paper as an example (K). A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K.

0. To argue is to __K.___ 1. To decline is to _______ 2. To remove is to ______ 3. To expand is to _________ 4. To regulate is to _______ 5. To raise is to _______

Task 2

bring up control inflate cut permit improve examine limit cull deteriorate disagree

Finish each sentence (6-10) using the word from the list (A-J) Use each word once only. You will not need five of the words (A-J). A. heart 6. You need to learn the new vocabulary by ________. B. physicist 7. Don’t ________ your voice. I hate it when people shout. C. matches 8. That’s a very deep cut. I think you’ll need __________. D. geologist 9. Their business made a huge ________ last year. E. stitches 10. A _______ is someone who studies rocks. F. accurate G. pain H. scan I. raise J. profit

Task 3 Mark the letter on the right (A-J) that has the most similar meaning to the word on the left (11-15) (e.g. home=house). Use each word once only. You will not need five of the words (A-J). 11. beneficial 12. ruin 13. weary 14. diligent 15. attempt 4

A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J.

destroy insane try hide helpful tired hardworking visualize comprehend burden

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Task 4 Write the letter on the right (A-J) that is most often used with a word on the left (16-20) (e.g. bus + stop= bus stop). Use each word once only. You will not need five of the words (A-J). A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J.

16. small-town 17. keep 18. shake 19. suffer 20. lead

from suggest off mentality determination smile useless awake hands singer

Task 5 Write the letter on the right (A-J) that is most often used with a word on the left (21-25) (e.g. bus + stop= bus stop). Use each word once only. You will not need five of the words (A-J). 21. accept 22. completely 23. vigorous 24. throw 25. hardly

A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J.

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exercise responsibility frame guilt a party a fire shake to blame useless see

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Aptis Vocabulary 3 (25 questions – 13 minutes)

Task 1 Finish each definition (1-5) using answers from the list (A-K). Use each answer once. You will not need five of the answers (A-J). The answer to Question 0 is given on your answer paper as an example (K). A. grow B. convince C. leave D. think E. inspect F. complain G. examine H. help I. fix J. deteriorate Task 2 K. disagree Finish each sentence (6-10) using the word from the list (A-J) Use each word once only. You will not need five of the words (A-J). A. approve 6. Uranium, named after the planet Uranus, is a heavy, radioactive B. mainly metal used ________ in producing nuclear energy. C. consent 7. Whether you are in love with her or not, I will never_____ to this D. indistinctly marriage. E. welfare 8. Until she got married to a rich man she had been living F. quick in ___________. G. aggressive 9. The police officer confessed that shooting the burglar was a(n) H. poverty ________ decision and he regretted that. I. stubborn 10. I don't expect him to change his mind because I know he is J. dramatically very _________. 0. To argue is to __K.___ 1. To persuade is to _______ 2. To grumble is to ______ 3. To examine is to _________ 4. To ponder is to _______ 5. To aid is to _______

Task 3 Mark the letter on the right (A-J) that has the most similar meaning to the word on the left (11-15) (e.g. home=house). Use each word once only. You will not need five of the words (A-J). A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J.

11. To desire is to _______ 12. To descend is to ______ 13. To let is to _________ 14. To guard is to _______ 15. To mention is to _______

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give teach want allow go down protect help speak about say yes forget

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Task 4 Write the letter on the right (A-J) that is most often used with a word on the left (16-20) (e.g. bus + stop= bus stop). Use each word once only. You will not need five of the words (A-J). A. kicks 16. Our teacher is a(n) ____ person, so she easily captivates the B. dynamic interest and attention of the students while she is teaching. C. dishonest 17. My father gets angry with us whenever we make a mistake. D. patient He has no _________ for mistakes, E. obedient 18. Teachers like ________students who never break their rules. F. tolerance 19. Palms, growing in hot climates, are one of the most well-known G. wide and _______ planted tree families. H. disobedient 20. We were informed that anyone who ________ the rules will be I. widely severely punished. J. breaks

Task 5 Write the letter on the right (A-J) that is most often used with a word on the left (21-25) (e.g. bus + stop= bus stop). Use each word once only. You will not need five of the words (A-J). 21. provide 22. wide 23. social 24. rise 25. well

A. experiment B. accomodation C. selection D. made E. sharply F. increase G. well H. developed I. maintain J. suspect

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Aptis Practice Materials Practice test

Grammar and Vocabulary

Mock Aptis test 2

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GRAMMAR (25 questions – 12 minutes) 1. Would you mind if I _____ here? A) sat B) would sit C) be

7. A: ‘Where are you off to?’ B: ‘We’re going for a coffee ______ the film’s been cancelled.’

2. A: ‘Can you help me with this?’ B: ‘________. What do you want me to do?’

A) before B) after C) since

A) Certain B) Sure C) Agreed

3. The children were playing in the garden when suddenly it __________ to rain. A) was starting B) had started C) started

4. A: ’I brought you a present to say thank you.’ B: ‘Oh, you shouldn’t _________!’ A) have B) do C) bring

5. If it weren’t ____ the quick arrival of the ambulance, he would have died. A) about B) for C) until

6. A: ‘Where can I get bread at this hour?’ B: ‘You ____________ try the shop on the corner.’ A) could B) must C) will 9

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8. He really _________ to clear up the mess he’s made himself. Why are you doing it? A) must B) had C) ought

15. He ________ be sick. I just saw him at the gym. A) must B) mustn’t C) can’t

9. There’s very ________ we can do about it, I’m afraid. A) few B) little C) much

16. They offered to repair the damage, but I said ______. A) none B) not C) no

10. I play ____ guitar in my free time. A) the B) with C) a

17. He’s not the most __________ person you’ll ever meet. A) interesting B) interest C) interested

11. A: ‘We saw a fantastic film last night, _________ we, Mark?’ B: ‘Yes. It was great!’

18. Now that he’s gone, I can’t imagine life ________ him.

A) weren’t B) didn’t C) couldn’t

A) excluding B) without C) excepting

12. I grew up in a small town ________ is about 20 miles from London. A) which B) where C) it

19. I’m a bit busy over the ________ week. Can we postpone it? A) future B) coming C) near

13. I can’t stand ________ in queues. A) to wait B) waiting C) wait

20. I see your point. ___________, I still disagree. A) Therefore B) Even C) Nevertheless

14. If it _______ tomorrow, we’ll cancel the party. A) rains B) will rain C) rained

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21. I feel so much better! It’s amazing ______ a short holiday can do. A) that B) what C) which

24. I’d like to open ______ bank account, please. A) the B) a C) my

22. I remember ________ the money, I just don’t remember what I did with it. A) receiving B) to receive C) received

25. A: “Oh, I don’t believe it. My mobile phone’s broken again.” B: “Why can’t you ______ take it back to the shop?” A) just B) even C) really

23. We can both drive, but _________ of us enjoys it. A) one B) neither C) none

Vocabulary (25 questions – 13 minutes) Task 1 Finish each definition (1-5) using answers from the list (A-K). Use each answer once only. You will not need five of the answers (A-K). The answer to Question 0 is given as an example.

0. To climb is to

G

1. To weep is to _______ 2. To define is to ______ 3. To creep is to _________ 4. To resign is to _______ 5. To beg is to _______

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A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K.

slink kneel beseech inject cry claim ascend obtain plead limit give up

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Task 2 Finish each sentence (6-10) using the word from the list (A-J) Use each word once only. You will not need five of the words (A-J).

6.

your time. We aren’t in a hurry.

7. They are in a

distance relationship. I don’t think it will last.

8. There’s no point waiting in ____________ for him to call. 9. I got a

A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J.

distress broken vital essential flat long take far vain aging

tire. That’s why I’m late.

10. The bullet missed her

organs.

Task 3 Mark the letter on the right (A-J) that has the most similar meaning to the word on the left (11-15) (e.g. home=house). Use each word once only. You will not need five of the words (A-K).

11. utterly

_____

12. apt

_____

13. burden

_____

14. exclusive

_____

15. bond

_____

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K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T.

weight result elite supervising claim displayed wholly appropriate connection optimum

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Task 4 Write the letter on the right (A-J) that is most often used with a word on the left (16-20) (e.g. bus + stop= bus stop). Use each word once only. You will not need five of the words (A-J).

16. take

_____

17. farthest

_____

18. party

_____

19. express

_____

20. recite

_____

A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J.

a saying animal voice point poetry results a bow adults secrets lane

A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J.

development mind end fears whisper sickness level height blanket cousin

Task 5 Write the letter on the right (A-J) that is most often used with a word on the left (21-25) (e.g. bus + stop= bus stop). Use each word once only. You will not need five of the words (A-J).

21. optimum

_____

22. distant

_____

23. rapid

_____

24. dead

_____

25. picnic

_____

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Answers Aptis Vocabulary 1 TASK ONE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

G H I C E

TASK TWO 6. I 7. D 8. E 9. H 10. A

TASK THREE 11. F 12. D 13. H 14. C 15. J

TASK FOUR

TASK FIVE

16. C 17. H 18. A 19. I 20. B

21. B 22. E 23. G 24. E 25. A

TASK FOUR

TASK FIVE

16. D 17. C 18. I 19. A 20. J

21. B 22. I 23. G 24. E 25. J

TASK FOUR

TASK FIVE

16. B 17. F 18. E 19. I 20. J

21. B 22. C 23. A 24. E 25. I

Aptis Vocabulary 2 TASK ONE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

J H C B A

TASK TWO 6. A 7. I 8. E 9. J 10. D

TASK THREE 11. E 12. A 13. F 14. G 15. C

Aptis Vocabulary 3 TASK ONE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

B F E D H

TASK TWO 6. B 7. A 8. H 9. F 10. I

TASK THREE 11. C 12. E 13. D 14. F 15. H

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Practice Test Grammar 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

A B C A B

6. A 7. C 8. C 9. B 10. A

11. B 12. A 13. B 14. A 15. C

16. C 17. A 18. B 19. B 20. C

21. B 22. A 23. B 24. B 25. A

6. G 7. F 8. I 9. E 10. C

11. Q 12. R 13. K 14. M 15. S

16. G 17. D 18. B 19. J 20. E

21. G 22. J 23. A 24. C 25. I

Vocabulary 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

E J A K C

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