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ALP Grammar Test A

The document contains a grammar progress test with multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions about grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. It tests knowledge of topics like collocations, phrasal verbs, prepositions, and rewriting sentences while maintaining the same meaning. The test-taker is meant to demonstrate their mastery of advanced English language concepts through completing the various questions and exercises.

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ALP Grammar Test A

The document contains a grammar progress test with multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions about grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. It tests knowledge of topics like collocations, phrasal verbs, prepositions, and rewriting sentences while maintaining the same meaning. The test-taker is meant to demonstrate their mastery of advanced English language concepts through completing the various questions and exercises.

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Advanced Language Practice


Grammar Progress Test 5a (Units 2125)
1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Think of a word which collocates with the preposition to complete each sentence. Dr Porter is a heart and lungs consultant who specialises in heart transplants. That supermarket once ____________ me 5 too much for my shopping. George really ____________ me of my old Uncle Charlie they are so similar. His anxieties all ____________ from his childhood upbringing. Im not very ____________ on football, to be honest. Sorry, I think I must have picked up the wrong briefcase by ____________ . That guy is arrogant beyond ____________ . Spring is late this year; the flowers still havent ____________ out yet. Im sorry to ____________ you down, but I cant meet next weeks deadline. This old table ____________ up too much space; lets get rid of it. The anaesthetic should ____________ off after a couple of hours. Complete each sentence with a suitable phrase of three words containing the word in capital letters. His argument doesnt really stand up to close examination. STAND By midday the whole city ______________________________ Juventus supporters. PACKED Farmer Bond and Farmer Carter are ______________________________ who owns the land down by the river. DISPUTE My mum was always very good ______________________________ problems. DEALING Dont get me wrong; Im all ______________________________ this plan for a new road. FAVOUR I dont want to pressurise you. Youre ______________________________ sign this contract. OBLIGATION ______________________________ your 25 years of service, we would like to present you with a gold watch. RECOGNITION Lulus only thirteen: we cant leave her ______________________________ the baby for too long. CHARGE Carol is staying with me as shes ______________________________ her husband. FALLEN

Advanced Language Practice Grammar Progress Test 5a (Units 2125)

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I dont think I can ______________________________ this dental appointment Im just too nervous about it. GO ______________________________ yourself dont let this boy bully you. STICK Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in bold, and so that the meaning stays the same. In my country all adults are obliged to vote. obligatory In my country voting is obligatory for all adults. I wont stand for rudeness in this school. students I wont allow _________________________________________ in this school. I cant eat my food with all this talk about being sick. putting All this talk about being sick ________________________________________ my food. I should draw your attention to the fact that Lynn is no longer responsible for overseas sales. point Can I just _________________________________________ Lynn is no longer responsible for overseas sales. Dont worry, I will do the ironing, but not just yet. done Dont worry, I will _________________________________________ , but not just yet. I went to see a financial adviser as I was thinking I might change my insurance policies. view I went to see a financial adviser ______________________________________ possibly changing my insurance policies. My tennis is distinctly rusty; I simply dont have the time to practise any more. practice My tennis is distinctly rusty; Im really _______________________________ , you know. Prisoners here are regularly visited by their families to boost their morale. basis Prisoners here get family visits _______________________________________ to boost their morale. Roger is eligible for early retirement. entitled Roger _________________________________________ take early retirement.

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Advanced Language Practice Grammar Progress Test 5a (Units 2125)

Great to hear about your new job, Sue congratulations! said Mike. congratulated Mike ___________________________________________ getting her new job. I really like the idea of going to Sri Lanka lets do it! appeals The idea of going to Sri Lanka _____________________________________ lets do it! Put each phrasal verb from the box in the appropriate place in the text. grow on stand up to make do with make for broke off put up with drew up done up gone off try out come up against

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As Mrs Davis was talking on the phone, a white van (0) drew up outside her house. She (1) _____________ her phone call. Cant talk now, Maggie, the decorators are here yes, were having our kitchen (2) _____________ . With that, she put the phone down and showed the workmen in. Weve (3) _____________ a little problem with the paint, Mrs Davis, said the taller of the two men. The Highland Blue you chose in the catalogue has been discontinued, so weve had to (4) _____________ the nearest colour, Royal Blue. Mrs Davis looked troubled. Dont worry, Mrs D, said the other workman. We can (5) _____________ a little bit of the Royal Blue on your walls, and then if you dont like it we can always go over it with something else later. He opened the tin, and Mrs Davis frowned. Its a bit lighter than you wanted, but itll (6) _____________ you, I promise, said the smaller workman. Hmmm, I dont know, said Mrs Davis, Ive rather (7) _____________ the idea of blue now. Perhaps we can leave the painting till my husband gets home. He may be able to (8) _____________ this colour, but its not what we imagined. Anway, youll love the bench top weve got, said the little one. This marble base will (9) _____________ a much stronger work surface than the conventional materials, and its much more durable. Itll (10) _____________ a lot of banging and cutting. Well do that today, and leave the painting till later. 5 Put one suitable preposition in each gap of the text.

Performance Review Summary David feels that he has grown (0) in confidence during his first year with the company, although he admits to occasionally feeling (1) ________ pressure to work faster. He sometimes finds it difficult to deal with external clients who phone him. David recognises the need to acquire more experience (2) ________ computer database systems and has agreed to attend training sessions. David is aware (3) ________ the roles of others in his department and how their work relates (4) ________ his own. He describes himself as being (5) ________ good terms with his colleagues.

Advanced Language Practice Grammar Progress Test 5a (Units 2125)

David would like to become more involved (6) ________ the running of the staff social programme. It was suggested that he contact Carla Lopez. David understands that he will be eligible (7) ________ a pay rise next March, depending (8) ________ his performance during the coming year. Any pay rise would only come (9) ________ effect from March, as the terms of his contract specify his current salary for a period of eighteen months. It was agreed that David has applied himself well (10) _________ his job, and that his manager is happy with his progress to date.

Advanced Language Practice Grammar Progress Test 5a (Units 2125)

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