B1 B1 Preliminary Use of English

Question 1

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'She has been living in New York ___ 2019.'

Accepted Answer

since

Answer

'Since' is used with a specific point in time to show when a continuous situation began.

Question 2

Which sentence uses the present perfect correctly?

Accepted Answer

I have already finished the homework.

Answer

The present perfect uses 'have/has + past participle'; 'already' and 'finished' are correctly combined here.

Question 3

Select the correct phrasal verb: 'Can you ___ the music? I'm trying to sleep.'

Accepted Answer

turn down

Answer

'Turn down' means to reduce the volume, which fits the context here.

Question 4

Choose the correct form: 'If it ___ tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.'

Accepted Answer

rains

Answer

In a first conditional, the if-clause uses present simple and the result clause uses will + infinitive.

Question 5

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'He is ___ experienced than his colleague.'

Accepted Answer

more

Answer

Comparative adjectives of multi-syllable words use 'more + adjective'.

B1 Preliminary Practice Test