B1 Grammar and Vocabulary 1

Question 1

Choose the correct form: 'If I ___ more time, I would travel.'

Accepted Answer

had

Answer

This is a second conditional sentence expressing an unreal or hypothetical situation. The past simple 'had' is used in the if-clause.

Question 2

What does the phrasal verb 'look forward to' mean?

Accepted Answer

To anticipate something with pleasure

Answer

'Look forward to' means to feel excited or happy about something that is going to happen. It is always followed by a noun or gerund.

Question 3

Which sentence uses the present perfect correctly?

Accepted Answer

I have gone to Paris.

Answer

The present perfect is formed with have/has + past participle. 'Gone' is the past participle of 'go'.

Question 4

What is the meaning of 'despite'?

Accepted Answer

In spite of / regardless of

Answer

'Despite' means in spite of or regardless of, indicating that something happens even though there is an opposing factor.

Question 5

Choose the correct word: 'She is ___ than her sister.'

Accepted Answer

taller

Answer

For short adjectives (one syllable), the comparative form adds '-er': tall → taller. 'More tall' is incorrect.

B1 Preliminary Practice Test