CAE Use of English 5

Question 1

Select the correct option to complete the reported speech: 'He said he _______ attend the meeting the following day.'

Accepted Answer

would

Answer

In reported speech, 'will' shifts back to 'would' when the reporting verb is in the past.

Question 2

Choose the word that correctly completes: 'The athlete's performance was _______ hampered by her recent injury.'

Accepted Answer

considerably

Answer

'Considerably' is the adverb needed to modify the adjective 'hampered'.

Question 3

Which phrasal verb means to investigate or look into something carefully?

Accepted Answer

look into

Answer

'Look into' means to investigate or examine a matter.

Question 4

Choose the correct option: 'It is essential that every candidate _______ the application form in full.'

Accepted Answer

complete

Answer

After 'it is essential that', the subjunctive requires the base form of the verb.

Question 5

Identify the word with the correct prefix meaning 'not enough': 'The shelter was _______ equipped to handle the number of evacuees.'

Accepted Answer

under-equipped

Answer

'Under-equipped' means not having enough equipment or resources for a task.

CAE - Cambridge English Advanced Practice Test