CAE Use of English 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Choose the word that best fills the gap: 'The new policy was met with _______ opposition from local residents.'
- fierce (Correct answer)
- heavy
- strong
- sharp
Correct answer: fierce
'Fierce opposition' is the most natural collocation in formal English for strong, intense resistance.
Question 2: Which option correctly completes the sentence using a conditional? 'Had she known about the delay, she _______ the earlier train.'
- would have taken (Correct answer)
- would take
- had taken
- will have taken
Correct answer: would have taken
Third conditional sentences use 'had + past participle' and 'would have + past participle'.
Question 3: Select the word that correctly completes: 'The _______ of the building made it impossible to heat efficiently.'
- layout
- outline
- design
- structure (Correct answer)
Correct answer: structure
'Structure' refers to the physical construction and arrangement of a building that would affect heating.
Question 4: Choose the correct connecting adverb: 'He had not studied for the exam; _______, he passed with distinction.'
- nevertheless (Correct answer)
- therefore
- furthermore
- consequently
Correct answer: nevertheless
'Nevertheless' expresses contrast, appropriate when an unexpected result follows.
Question 5: Which form is correct? 'The researchers suggested that the government _______ the policy immediately.'
- review (Correct answer)
- reviews
- reviewed
- reviewing
Correct answer: review
After verbs of suggestion/recommendation, the subjunctive (base form) is used in formal English.
Question 6: Identify the correct idiom meaning to start fresh: 'After the scandal, the company wanted to _______ and rebuild its reputation.'
- turn over a new leaf (Correct answer)
- bite the bullet
- jump on the bandwagon
- let the cat out of the bag
Correct answer: turn over a new leaf
'Turn over a new leaf' means to make a fresh start or change behavior for the better.
Question 7: Choose the correct word: 'The scientist's findings were _______ by subsequent research conducted worldwide.'
- corroborated (Correct answer)
- collaborated
- contravened
- cooperated
Correct answer: corroborated
'Corroborated' means confirmed or supported by additional evidence.
CAE Use of English 3
Choose the word that best fills the gap: 'The new policy was met with _______ opposition from local residents.'