This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Cae > Cae Essay – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Cae Essay Quiz 1 (36 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which should you avoid in a formal essay? A) Contractions (don't, can't). B) Passive voice. C) Complex clauses. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Contractions (don't, can't). 2. ..... , governments should prioritise education over space exploration. A) Anyways. B) Moreover. C) By the way. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Moreover. 3. Which thesis statement is stronger? A) I think space exploration is good. B) While space exploration may have scientific value, its opportunity cost in terms of addressing urgent global issues cannot be ignored. C) Space exploration is nice. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) While space exploration may have scientific value, its opportunity cost in terms of addressing urgent global issues cannot be ignored. 4. What do you do first when you are about to write an essay? A) Go through the WH-questions. B) Stretch your legs. C) Write and keep on writing. D) Read what is required of you to write. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Read what is required of you to write. 5. Part 4-Sentence Transformation (choose the correct version). If governments invest in education, real progress will follow. A) Only if governments invest in education, real progress will follow. B) Only if governments invest in education will real progress follow. C) Real progress will only if governments invest in education. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Only if governments invest in education will real progress follow. 6. Which phrase is too informal? A) In conclusion, it is clear that . B) To sum up, one must consider . C) All in all, it's kinda obvious . D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) All in all, it's kinda obvious . 7. ..... should society ignore poverty, but also governments risk long-term instability. A) Not only. B) Hardly. C) Rare. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Not only. 8. In the CAE writing task there are notes and opinions you can use in your essay. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 9. The word limit is A) 140-190 words. B) 280-350 words. C) 220-260 words. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 220-260 words. 10. Part 4-Sentence Transformation (choose the correct version). Scientists found out the results quickly. A) Scientists found out fast the results. B) Scientists rapidly discovered the results. C) Scientists quickly finded out the results. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Scientists rapidly discovered the results. 11. Your essay should make it clear which point you think is more important/effective/influential. A) No, your essay must be completely neutral. B) Yes, and we think the best place to do that is in the introduction. C) Yes, and we think the best place to do that is in the conclusion. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Yes, and we think the best place to do that is in the conclusion. 12. Which sentence is appropriate? A) In my essay, I'm gonna explain . B) The aim of this essay is to discuss . C) I wanna talk about . D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The aim of this essay is to discuss . 13. ..... the challenges, most experts agree that climate change policies must be enforced. A) In spite. B) Considering. C) Despite. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Considering. 14. Part 4-Sentence Transformation (choose the correct version). Lots of people think climate change is serious. A) A) Many people argue climate change is serious. B) B) Many people argue that climate change is a serious issue. C) C) Many people argue it's really serious. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B) Many people argue that climate change is a serious issue. 15. People all over the world want change. A) People want a lot of change everywhere. B) Global citizens increasingly demand reform. C) Folks all around wanna change stuff. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Global citizens increasingly demand reform. 16. Which of these content points is not relevant to this topic sentence "While having a balanced diet is important to staying healthy, another important factor is exercise." A) How exercise can help you lose weight. B) The benefits of building muscle. C) The best gyms in your area. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The best gyms in your area. 17. What are "sentence connectors" or "linkers" ? A) Words that make up a song, usually consisting of chorus and verses. B) Sentences that run on. C) Open-ended answers. D) Used to link ideas from one sentence to the next and to give paragraphs coherence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Used to link ideas from one sentence to the next and to give paragraphs coherence. 18. Space exploration is expensive ..... , poverty and hunger remain unresolved. A) Nevertheless. B) Meanwhile. C) On the contrary. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nevertheless. 19. ..... technology is costly, it has also revolutionised healthcare. A) Although. B) Much as. C) Despite of. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Much as. 20. Part 4-Sentence Transformation (choose the correct version). People rarely question the role of social media in politics. A) Rarely people question the role of social media. B) Rarely do people question the role of social media. C) Rarely questioned people the role of social media. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rarely do people question the role of social media. 21. Which is the most formal? A) Good and bad effects. B) Positive and negative aspects. C) Nice and bad points. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Positive and negative aspects. 22. How many points do you have to choose in the essay question? A) 1. B) 2. C) 3. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2. 23. The only part of the essay where you should write "I" is in the conclusion. A) FALSE. B) TRUE. C) IT DEPENDS. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) TRUE. 24. Which is the most formal/academic word? A) Kids. B) Children. C) Youngsters. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Children. 25. Regarding first and second person pronouns like 'I, me, my, you, your, we' ..... A) You should use them all the time. B) Cambridge don't approve of them. C) Cambridge don't have a problem with them, but your writing is better when you avoid them. D) They are unacceptable in C1 writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cambridge don't have a problem with them, but your writing is better when you avoid them. 26. Many people find it difficult to lose weight ..... eating healthily. A) In spite of. B) Despite the fact. C) Although. D) Whereas. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In spite of. 27. Which phrase is best? A) A lot of problems. B) Numerous issues. C) Loads of problems. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Numerous issues. 28. How many paragraphs do we recommend your essay should be? (including the introduction and conclusion) A) 4. B) 5. C) 6. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 4. 29. The main idea of your essay is called A) Conclusion. B) Topic sentence. C) Hook. D) Thesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Thesis. 30. Examples of connectors/linkers are ..... A) On the one hand, On the other hand, However, although, First and foremost, Lastly, In conclusion,. B) More, less. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) On the one hand, On the other hand, However, although, First and foremost, Lastly, In conclusion,. 31. The evidence strongly supports renewable energy; ..... , it shows the urgency of reform. A) Furthermore. B) In addition. C) Nevertheless. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Furthermore. 32. Part 4-Sentence Transformation (choose the correct version). The benefits of renewable energy are not only environmental but also economic. A) Not only renewable energy is environmental, but also economic. B) Not only are the benefits of renewable energy environmental, but they are also economic. C) Not only the benefits are environmental, but also economic. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not only are the benefits of renewable energy environmental, but they are also economic. 33. You have to write ..... A) More than one sentence paragraphs. B) One sentence paragraphs. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) More than one sentence paragraphs. 34. Which should you avoid in essays? A) Idioms like "the ball is in their court". B) Advanced connectors like Nevertheless. C) Relative clauses like which is why . D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Idioms like "the ball is in their court". 35. Which of these words are you less likely to find in an essay? A) Lots of. B) Such as. C) Improve. D) Consider. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lots of. 36. You should use the opinions provided in the essay question. A) No, all your ideas should be original. B) Yes, just copy and paste them. C) You can, but paraphrase them. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) You can, but paraphrase them. Related QuizzesTest Prep QuizzesGrammar QuizzesCae Listening QuizCae Practice Test QuizCae Reading QuizCae Speaking QuizCae Use Of English QuizCae Vocabulary QuizCae Writing Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books