Pre-intermediate level Vocabulary test

1. Which word in this sentence is an adjective? She walked slowly towards the young child.

A. she
B. walked
C. slowly
D. towards
E. the
F. young
G. child

2.In one of these words, the letter “o” has a different sound to the others. Which one is it?

A. hot
B. some
C. not
D. dog

3.Which one of these things could you not put into a school-bag?

A. file
B. pencil sharpener
C. socket
D. highlighter pen

4. Find the correct sentence.

A. She has a full-timed job; she works eight hours each day
B. We have a fifteen-minute break between our morning lessons
C. I gave the shop-keeper a ten-pounds note
D. In summer, John wears short-sleeve shirts

5. What is the best meaning (A-C) for this sentence? She is a heavy smoker

A. She is overweight and she smokes
B. She smokes very often
C. Smoking makes her depressed

6. Find the right preposition for the gap. She complained ____ the cold tasteless food in the restaurant

A. about
B. of
C. to
D. from

7. You can complete three of these sentences with the preposition “on”. Which one cannot be completed with “on”?

A. She’s gone …..holiday.
B. The workers are…..strike because their pay is too low.
C. I saw your musician friend …..TV last night.
D. I’m sorry, I took your book home last night ….mistake.

8. Which phrasal verb can you use in all sentences?1. My alarm clock didn’t….. this morning, so I woke up late. 2. The bomb could …….at any moment. It is very dangerous. 3. The fish will ………..if you don’t put it in the fridge; it already smells a bit!

A. go off
B. take off
C. get through
D. wake up

9. Look at the word “get” in these examples. Which one means “become”?

A. She is trying to get a new job.
B. I’ll call her when I get home.
C. My hands are getting cold.
D. You get a certificate at the end of the new course.

10. Choose the best expression for the gap. This is a discussion between friends. JEAN: Where have you been? I’ve been waiting for ages! BOB: _____ I was held up at work. JEAN: Oh, never mind then.

A. I beg your pardon.
B. I’m so awfully sorry
C. I’m really sorry

11. Here are some ways of asking people to do things. Put them in order from the least formal (which you would use with friends) to the most formal (which you would use with people you don’t know.)

A. Could I possibly borrow your dictionary? I was wondering if I could possibly your dictionary? Do you think you could possibly lend me your dictionary? Could you lend me your dictionary?
B. Could you lend me your dictionary? Could I possibly borrow your dictionary? Do you think you could possibly lend me your dictionary? I was wondering if I could possibly your dictionary?
C. Do you think you could possibly lend me your dictionary? I was wondering if I could possibly your dictionary? Could I possibly borrow your dictionary? Could you lend me your dictionary?
D. Could you lend me your dictionary? Could I possibly borrow your dictionary? I was wondering if I could possibly your dictionary? Do you think you could possibly lend me your dictionary?

12. Find the sentence which is incorrect.

A. I am agree with you.
B. I think you are right.
C. It’s OK as far as I am concerned.
D. I agree to some extent.

13. Which preposition can go with all these expressions? 1. I met him ….the bus stop. 2. She lives …..43 Duke road. 3. He’s …..work at the moment. 4. They’re …. a party tonight.

A. on
B. with
C. in
D. at

14. Find the most suitable ending: In spite of the rain…

A. … he took his umbrella
B. … he went by car
C. he went for a walk
D. …he was in a bad mood

15. Which of these places does not need the word “the” before it?

A. …. Nile
B. …. Lake Titikaka
C. …. Alps

16. All these words describe types of wind. Which one is the most gentle?

A. a gale
B. a strong wind
C. a hurricane
D. a breeze

17. Put these expressions in order from least often to most often:

A. occasionally; always; sometimes; never; seldom; frequently.
B. never; seldom; occasionally; sometimes; frequently; always
C. seldom; occasionally; always; frequently; sometimes; never
D. occasionally; always; seldom; frequently; sometimes; never

18. Read this sentence, then put the actions A-D in the right order: The police think that a cigarette caused the fire which resulted in the destruction of the building.

A Someone dropped a cigarette. There was a fire. The building was destroyed. The police gave their opinion.
B There was a fire. Someone dropped a cigarette. The building was destroyed. The police gave their opinion.
C The police gave their opinion. The building was destroyed. Someone dropped a cigarette. There was a fire.
D Someone dropped a cigarette. The building was destroyed. There was a fire. The police gave their opinion.


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