B1 Preliminary Vocabulary & Spelling

Question 1

Which word is correctly spelled?

Accepted Answer

Accommodation

Answer

The word 'accommodation' is correctly spelled with a double 'c' and a double 'm'. This spelling often causes confusion due to the repetition of letters, but remembering the 'cc' and 'mm' is key to its accurate form. The other options present common misspellings of the word.

Question 2

Which word means 'to take part in something'?

Accepted Answer

Participate

Answer

The word 'participate' means to take part in something, such as an activity or event. It describes involvement or engagement in a shared experience. The other options are misspellings of the correct word.

Question 3

What is the meaning of 'essential'?

Accepted Answer

Necessary

Answer

The word 'essential' means absolutely necessary or important. It indicates something that is fundamental, indispensable, or crucial for a particular purpose or existence. The other options, such as 'unimportant' or 'optional,' are antonyms or do not convey the same meaning.

Question 4

Which of these words is an adjective?

Accepted Answer

Quick

Answer

An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. 'Quick' describes a quality of something (e.g., a quick car, a quick decision). 'Happiness' is a noun, 'run' is a verb, and 'quickly' is an adverb, which modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

Question 5

What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'not clear'?

Accepted Answer

Unclear

Answer

The correct spelling of the word meaning 'not clear' is 'unclear'. This word is formed by adding the prefix 'un-' (meaning 'not') to the adjective 'clear'. Options B, C, and D contain common misspellings of the base word 'clear' or incorrect letter combinations.

B1 Preliminary Practice Test

B1 Preliminary Practice Test

B1 Preliminary Vocabulary & Spelling