CAE Use of English 3

Question 1

Choose the word that best fills the gap: 'The new policy was met with _______ opposition from local residents.'

Accepted Answer

fierce

Answer

'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.'

Accepted Answer

would have taken

Answer

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.'

Accepted Answer

structure

Answer

'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.'

Accepted Answer

nevertheless

Answer

'Nevertheless' expresses contrast, appropriate when an unexpected result follows.

Question 5

Which form is correct? 'The researchers suggested that the government _______ the policy immediately.'

Accepted Answer

review

Answer

After verbs of suggestion/recommendation, the subjunctive (base form) is used in formal English.

CAE - Cambridge English Advanced Practice Test