Cpe Use Of English Quiz 16 (25 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

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1. Mark was saved ..... drowning by the heroic action of his brother.
2. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. I haven't been able to travel much lately ..... my car having broken down.
3. He was named ..... the world's best writer.
4. The board of directors is meeting today to appoint a replacement ..... the retiring chairman.
5. She's in the ..... of getting used to the new place.
6. He's not able to think objectively about her, he's head over ..... in love with her.
7. Let's settle ..... (= pay a bill) with the waiter now.
8. I didn't take notice ..... her new hairstyle.
9. The company continues to be successful since its ..... 20 years ago.
10. Not many people attended the party but we had a good time .....
11. News of their "secret" wedding got ..... fast.
12. This topic ..... negative connotations.
13. I don't understand any of this, it's all ..... to me.
14. This machine is guaranteed ..... rusting.
15. I wanted to apply but finally I got cold .....
16. Curing meat was a way of preserving food long before the ..... of refrigeration.
17. I expected my holiday in Italy to be wonderful but to me this country isn't all it's ..... up to be.
18. He has a fixation ..... cleanliness.
19. You have a real gift of the ..... , have you considered career in politics?
20. A small dog went for my ankles but I adroitly managed to ..... it.
21. All in-The footballer was all in by half-time.
22. "Hi Nick. I've got bad news. Natalie and James broke up again.""I know, but it is James ..... is to blame this time, not Natalie."
23. The shop offers hams, sausages, pates and other such ..... delicacies.
24. FALSE or ARTIFICIAL ..... additives
25. I knew that ten people to do this task were an exaggeration. Too many cooks spoil the .....