Cae Vocabulary Quiz 1 (60 MCQs)

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1. Which sentence uses the phrasal verb "cut back on" correctly?
2. Choose the correct idiom: "You need to ..... and study."
3. What does fall through mean?
4. "Don't put all your eggs in one basket" means:
5. Fill in the blank: ..... is the deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material.
6. If a machine is on the blink, it .....
7. Which of these adjectives denotes a negative quality? (You can choose many options)
8. When you serve your apprenticeship, you
9. The adjective ..... describes a situation which does not have a successful effect or result
10. Fill in the blank:(Of a species, family, or other group of animals or plants) having no living members is called .....
11. An elaborate ..... is a trick someone deliberately tells.
12. Fill in the blank:(Of a natural resource or source of energy) not depleted when used is described as .....
13. Small pieces of plastic that pollute the environment. Fill in the blank with the correct term.
14. Fill in the blank: ..... is the condition of being grossly fat or overweight.
15. If you do something for a short time, you do it for a ..... moment.
16. Which word does not describe a book?
17. The negotiations failed ..... a lack of trust.
18. The word heed means
19. Which idiom means 'to reveal a secret'?
20. " ..... the findings, changes were made."
21. "Don't worry, we'll talk later and ..... touch."
22. His drinking problem ..... on our relationship.
23. A style or movement in painting originating in France in the 1860s is called .....
24. The ..... of immigrants into the local community is crucial.
25. The action or fact of making excessive use of a resource. Fill in the blank with the correct term.
26. Fill in the blank: ..... is the changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations.
27. We all ..... her tiny office to sing 'Happy Birthday'.
28. Any hasty move can lead him to a ..... situation. He should think twice before risking.
29. Complete the sentence: "She was tired, but that's ..... to get some rest early."
30. When you foster team spirit
31. Choose the correct dependent preposition: "She's responsible ..... organizing the event."
32. Cultural ..... brings a variety of new ideas to a community in terms of customs and outlook.
33. A style or movement in the arts that aims to break with classical and traditional forms is called .....
34. A "variation" is
35. What does the word 'feasible' mean?
36. Fill in the blank:To ..... is to spend a long time worrying and being upset about something.
37. What is the word for 'skate using Rollerblades'?
38. Fill in the blank: ..... means providing nourishment or nutriment.
39. The couple ..... their differences and made an effort to get along.
40. Choose the correct meaning of "hit the nail on the head" :
41. Fill in the blank: ..... is the use of quantum-mechanical phenomena such as superposition and entanglement to perform computation.
42. What is the word for 'track and field competitions'?
43. It was a beautiful hamlet with just 100 .....
44. Which collocation means to begin an organized effort?
45. A piece of cloth backed or framed as a surface for a painting is called a .....
46. What is the word for 'the activity or condition of striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others'?
47. Select the correct phrase: "He's been working hard, so he deserves to ..... a break."
48. Which phrase means to take a break from work or responsibilities?
49. Police have launched an initiative to ..... rising crime.
50. Fill in the blank:The variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat is known as .....
51. Fill in the blank: ..... is the direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology.
52. I need to ..... use of the phone now that my computer is not working well.
53. Mark has friends in high ..... and should be able to get the funding we need for the project.
54. When Vivi took the job, she ..... the opportunity to feel useful again after many years as a housewife.
55. I haven't the faintest ..... of what you are talking about.
56. Fill in the blank: ..... is something that is discovered.
57. Most countries have strict limits on ..... levels
58. I had a pretty ..... experience at the dentist's.
59. When you blow your reputation
60. Fill in the blank: ..... is the quality or state of being different or diverse.