PTE Vocabulary & Grammar 3

Question 1

The survey findings are consistent _____ data collected in three earlier studies.

Accepted Answer

with

Answer

The adjective 'consistent' always collocates with the preposition 'with' in standard English.

Question 2

She has been playing _____ violin professionally since the age of twelve.

Accepted Answer

the

Answer

English uses the definite article 'the' before the names of musical instruments.

Question 3

The building is completely dark; the staff _____ have gone home already.

Accepted Answer

must

Answer

'Must have' expresses a logical deduction about a past event based on present evidence.

Question 4

These environmental regulations have been in force _____ March 2018.

Accepted Answer

since

Answer

'Since' is used with the present perfect tense to mark the starting point of an ongoing situation.

Question 5

He completed his postgraduate degree at _____ University of Edinburgh.

Accepted Answer

the

Answer

University names containing the common noun 'University' require the definite article 'the'.

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