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C1 Advanced Level Exam

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1/66 Habitual Past (Used To vs Would) C1

I remember that winter. The pipes _______ freeze every morning, and we _______ have any hot water until noon.

2/66 Advanced Inversion C1

Only by following the instructions carefully can you assemble the furniture.

3/66 Advanced Reported Speech Structures C1

The sign read, 'No trespassing.'

4/66 Free Relatives (whoever, whatever, wherever) C1

______ the cost, we must complete this mission.

5/66 Advanced Conditionals (Inversion, Supposing, Assuming) C1

Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

6/66 Register and Formality C1

Which option correctly transforms 'I don't like it' into a highly formal and diplomatic expression of disapproval?

7/66 Nominalization C1

The sudden ______ of the dictator led to widespread celebrations.

8/66 Advanced Passive (Infinitive, Gerund, and Reporting Structures) C1

He went to the library _______ some books.

9/66 Semi-Modals (be about to, be supposed to, be bound to) C1

I ___ find a way to solve this problem.

10/66 Advanced Noun Phrases C1

The book __________ is on the table.

11/66 Future Perfect C1

By the end of the day, I _______ all my emails.

12/66 Nominalization C1

We need to find a ______ to this complex problem.

13/66 Participle Clauses (Sentence Shortening) C1

_______ by the sheer complexity of the problem, the students struggled.

14/66 Fronting C1

Little though ______ he liked it, he had to comply.

15/66 Advanced Noun Phrases C1

What is the grammatical role of 'for us to leave' in 'It's time for us to leave'?

16/66 Advanced Phrasal Verbs (Multi-Word Verbs and Idiomatic Usage) C1

Despite the harsh conditions, the family managed to ______ a living from their small farm.

17/66 Fronting C1

Back ______ the memories, flooding his mind.

18/66 Complex Word Formation C1

Which of the following words is an example of a word formed by both compounding and conversion, where the compound adjective becomes a noun?

19/66 Future Perfect Continuous C1

Considering the traffic, by the time we get there, the film _______ for at least 20 minutes.

20/66 Register and Formality C1

When writing a formal academic paper, which phrase is best to introduce a counter-argument?

21/66 Modal Perfect for Deduction (must have, can't have, might have) C1

He passed the test without studying. It ___ been very easy.

22/66 What-Clauses C1

What she bakes is always delicious.

23/66 Advanced Passive (Infinitive, Gerund, and Reporting Structures) C1

I don't appreciate _______ being interrupted.

24/66 Advanced Conditionals (Inversion, Supposing, Assuming) C1

Had I not been so busy, I would have helped you with your homework.

25/66 Complex Connectors and Cohesion Devices C1

___ the fact that she had practiced for months, she still felt nervous before the performance.

26/66 Advanced Conditionals (Inversion, Supposing, Assuming) C1

Had I known the consequences, I would have thought twice.

27/66 Advanced Inversion C1

Such was the force of the explosion that windows shattered miles away.

28/66 Complex Word Formation C1

Which of the following words is an example of clipping?

29/66 Semi-Modals (be about to, be supposed to, be bound to) C1

They ___ deal with a lot of bureaucracy.

30/66 Complex Connectors and Cohesion Devices C1

The novel explores themes of identity and belonging; ___, it delves into the complexities of human relationships.

31/66 Future Perfect C1

By the time the renovation is complete, the building _______.

32/66 Habitual Past (Used To vs Would) C1

She looks so different! _______ she have blonde hair?

33/66 Advanced Passive (Infinitive, Gerund, and Reporting Structures) C1

It was kind of you _______ me with my homework.

34/66 Fronting C1

Only after much deliberation ______ they reach a decision.

35/66 Semi-Modals (be about to, be supposed to, be bound to) C1

You ___ be quiet in the library.

36/66 The Unreal Past (Beyond 'Wish' and 'If') C1

If only I ______ my keys, I wouldn't be locked out now.

37/66 Advanced Noun Phrases C1

Which sentence contains a noun clause as the subject?

38/66 Nominalizations (Deverbal and Deadjectival Nouns) C1

The _______ of the new theory was a testament to intellectual courage.

39/66 Ellipsis and Substitution C1

He said he would finish the report by Friday, and he ______.

40/66 Free Relatives (whoever, whatever, wherever) C1

______ wants a free sample should raise their hand.

41/66 Nominalization C1

The ______ of the complex algorithm required advanced mathematical skills.

42/66 The Unreal Past (Beyond 'Wish' and 'If') C1

She behaves as if she ______ a queen.

43/66 Ellipsis and Substitution C1

Did you call her? Yes, I ______.

44/66 Habitual Past (Used To vs Would) C1

My mom _______ sing to me when I couldn't sleep.

45/66 Modal Perfect for Deduction (must have, can't have, might have) C1

The ancient script was finally deciphered. The linguist who worked on it ___ been thrilled.

46/66 What-Clauses C1

He struggled to articulate what he wanted to achieve.

47/66 Future Perfect C1

By the time the new school year starts, the students _______.

48/66 Nominalizations (Deverbal and Deadjectival Nouns) C1

The _______ of the new regulations was a matter of public record.

49/66 The Unreal Past (Beyond 'Wish' and 'If') C1

He spoke as if he ______ the decision himself, but it was a team effort.

50/66 What-Clauses C1

I'm not sure what the problem is with the computer.

51/66 Future Perfect Continuous C1

By the time the new regulations are implemented, we _______ under the old system for years.

52/66 Future Perfect Continuous C1

By the end of the year, the company _______ its services for a decade.

53/66 Advanced Phrasal Verbs (Multi-Word Verbs and Idiomatic Usage) C1

We need to ______ the details of the contract before signing.

54/66 Register and Formality C1

Which sentence is more formal when expressing a strong possibility of success?

55/66 Modal Perfect for Deduction (must have, can't have, might have) C1

The document was shredded, the hard drive was wiped, and the office was burned down. They ___ been trying to hide something significant.

56/66 Advanced Inversion C1

Not only did he finish the project, but he also exceeded expectations.

57/66 Advanced Phrasal Verbs (Multi-Word Verbs and Idiomatic Usage) C1

I'll ______ you at the airport when you arrive.

58/66 Nominalizations (Deverbal and Deadjectival Nouns) C1

The _______ of the new policy will be effective next month.

59/66 Free Relatives (whoever, whatever, wherever) C1

He always does ______ he wants, regardless of others.

60/66 Complex Connectors and Cohesion Devices C1

The car broke down, ___ we had to walk home.

61/66 Advanced Reported Speech Structures C1

She regretted, 'I wish I hadn't bought that expensive dress.'

62/66 Participle Clauses (Sentence Shortening) C1

_______ all the necessary research, she wrote her paper.

63/66 Advanced Reported Speech Structures C1

The judge decreed, 'The defendant is guilty.'

64/66 Participle Clauses (Sentence Shortening) C1

The house, _______ by the fire, was rebuilt.

65/66 Complex Word Formation C1

The word 'host' can be a noun (the host of a party) and a verb (to host a party). This is an example of:

66/66 Ellipsis and Substitution C1

If you need any help, just ask, and I'll ______.