FREE CAE Use of English Questions and Answers

Question 1

In a proposal, your suggestions ought to be _____.

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These are all accurate responses.

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give a succinct overview of the issue.

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arrive last

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describe a few actions to take.

Question 2

Which of the following could be regarded as a source of doubt?

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A webpage with a.com

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A text for reference

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Peer-reviewed publication

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An official document

Question 3

Which part of a friendly letter are examples of Yours Truly, Best Regards, and Warmly?

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closing

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heading

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greeting

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signature

Question 4

Emails are fast and can be casual in some situations, but when sending a business email, it's crucial to keep the tone _____________.

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Professional

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Happy

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Playful

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Kind

Question 5

What is the primary objective of the key word transformation questions on the CAE Reading section?

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to finish a sentence that is synonymous with another sentence.

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to get rid of terms that aren't needed.

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to write phrases that have opposing meanings.

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to demonstrate how different verb tenses differ.

Question 6

Select the term that best summarizes this open-ended statement: _____________ trampolines ease pressure on the knee joints, they are excellent for low-impact exercise.

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because

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and

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but

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or

Question 7

What should you do next in a gapped text question on the CAE after finishing the passage?

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Go over the paragraphs that were cut out of the passage.

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After reading the passage once more, consider what is lacking.

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Determine what goes in the first gap by starting there.

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Determine which is the hardest first. The easiest things should always be saved for last!

Question 8

Fill in this sentence-based CAE key word transformation question.
1. It was impossible to finish the drive to the hotel in a single day. Key phrase: brief sentence
2: It _________________ to make the trip to the hotel in a single day.

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wasn't short enough

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was suitably brief

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was overly brief

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was longer than it should have been

Question 9

Which of the following key phrases DO NOT make it easier for you to discern where agreement and disagreement lie in the conversation?
Brian: The new email system is great.
Yes, it's a lot simpler to use, Patrick.
Brian: It also functions considerably better on my tablet. But since you don't have one, I suppose that's not too big of a deal for you.
Patrick: Indeed, I've never been a tablet user.
Brian: Without one, I have no idea how you manage to get everything done! I think it's absolutely essential.
Patrick: However, you got along just great without a tablet. They aren't necessary, even though they might be lovely.

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how you get...

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However...

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I doubt it.

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Indeed.

Question 10

Which of the following can assist you in keeping track of who is going to do what when you listen for a plan of action in a spoken English passage?

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Creating a flowchart or timeline

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disregarding the remainder of the passage and simply paying attention to statements like "I will"

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keeping an ear out for "course of action"

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These items are all useless while considering a path of action.