CAE Use of English 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Select the correct dependent preposition: 'The board of directors is responsible _______ all major financial decisions.'
- for (Correct answer)
- of
- to
- with
Correct answer: for
'Responsible for' is the correct prepositional phrase when indicating accountability.
Question 2: Which word best completes the sentence? 'The storm caused _______ damage to the coastal infrastructure.'
- extensive (Correct answer)
- expansive
- expensive
- expressive
Correct answer: extensive
'Extensive damage' means damage covering a wide area or affecting many things.
Question 3: Choose the option that correctly completes the passive sentence: 'The ancient ruins _______ to have been built over two thousand years ago.'
- are believed (Correct answer)
- believe
- are believing
- have believed
Correct answer: are believed
'Are believed to have been' is the correct passive reporting structure for a past event.
Question 4: Which compound adjective is correctly hyphenated? 'The company released a _______ report on its environmental impact.'
- hard-hitting (Correct answer)
- hard hitting
- hardhitting
- hard—hitting
Correct answer: hard-hitting
Compound adjectives before a noun are hyphenated: 'hard-hitting'.
Question 5: Identify the correct word: 'The new manager's _______ approach to problem-solving inspired the whole team.'
- innovative (Correct answer)
- innovating
- innovation
- innovated
Correct answer: innovative
'Innovative' is the adjective needed to describe the manager's approach.
Question 6: Choose the correct verb pattern: 'She regretted _______ so much time on the project.'
- spending (Correct answer)
- to spend
- spend
- to have spend
Correct answer: spending
'Regret' is followed by a gerund (-ing form) when referring to a past action.
Question 7: Which word correctly fills the gap? 'The politician's speech was criticized for being too _______ and lacking substance.'
- vague
- unclear
- ambiguous (Correct answer)
- obscure
Correct answer: ambiguous
'Ambiguous' specifically means open to more than one interpretation, which suits a speech lacking clear meaning.
CAE Use of English 4
Select the correct dependent preposition: 'The board of directors is responsible _______ all major financial decisions.'