B1 English B1 Vocabulary in Everyday Contexts

Question 1

Which word best completes the sentence? 'I need to ___ a dentist appointment for next week.'

Accepted Answer

Make

Answer

In English, we 'make an appointment'. This is a fixed collocation. 'Do', 'take' and 'have' are not used in this context.

Question 2

Choose the correct word: 'The shop assistant was very ___ and helped me find what I needed.'

Accepted Answer

Helpful

Answer

After 'was very', an adjective is needed. 'Helpful' is the correct adjective form. 'Helping' and 'help' are verb forms; 'helpfully' is an adverb.

Question 3

Which word is the opposite of 'expensive'?

Accepted Answer

Cheap

Answer

The direct opposite of expensive is cheap, meaning costing little money. While 'free', 'reasonable' and 'affordable' relate to cost, cheap is the clearest antonym.

Question 4

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The weather ___ will be warm and sunny this weekend.'

Accepted Answer

Forecast

Answer

A weather forecast is the standard term for a prediction about future weather conditions. This is a fixed collocation in English.

Question 5

Which phrase means 'to become friends with someone'?

Accepted Answer

Get on with

Answer

'Get on with someone' means to have a friendly relationship with them. The other phrases have different meanings: get away with (avoid punishment), get through to (contact someone).

B1 English Practice Test

B1 English Practice Test

B1 English B1 Vocabulary in Everyday Contexts