B2 First

Multiple Choice Cloze Exercise 16

For each question, choose which of the four possible answers fits the space best and write THE CORRECT LETTER into the empty box. Also think about why the other three answers are not possible.


1. I am not accusing you taking the money. I just want to know if you know where it is!
a. of
b. by
c. to
d. from

2. Older people are going to make a larger proportion of the population in the future.
a. up
b. out
c. off
d. on

3. She saw me crying and I expected her to be to my problems but she just walked away.
a. merciful
b. friendly
c. sympathetic
d. understanding

4. You should make an omelette in a pan for the best results.
a. flat
b. frying
c. roasting
d. cooking

5. The equipment at the school is old-fashioned and in bad condition. , the teachers seem very unmotivated.
a. anyway
b. furthermore
c. however
d. and

6. The machine can be very dangerous, especially when it in motion.
a. is
b. moves
c. goes
d. has

7. You got back so late and you didn't even give me a proper why you hadn't called me! I'm very unhappy with you.
a. reason
b. cause
c. motive
d. result

8. We have such a long car journey tomorrow. Make sure we bring enough food and games to for 4 hours so the kids don't get bored.
a. endure
b. tolerate
c. last
d. during

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