CAE Use of English 4

Question 1

Select the correct dependent preposition: 'The board of directors is responsible _______ all major financial decisions.'

Accepted Answer

for

Answer

'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.'

Accepted Answer

extensive

Answer

'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.'

Accepted Answer

are believed

Answer

'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.'

Accepted Answer

hard-hitting

Answer

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.'

Accepted Answer

innovative

Answer

'Innovative' is the adjective needed to describe the manager's approach.

CAE - Cambridge English Advanced Practice Test