FCE 1 Simon
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Nobody in the group disagreed with the plan except for John. EXCEPTION With .........................................................., everyone in the group agreed with the plan.
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The 'Fce 1 simon' quiz assesses English grammar skills, focusing on sentence rephrasing and comprehension. It evaluates the ability to understand and apply grammatical structures in context, enhancing language proficiency for learners.
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She never finishes her work on time even though she works hard. MATTER She never finishes her work on time ........................................................................ she works.
Explanation
The phrase "no matter how hard" indicates that regardless of the amount of effort she puts into her work, she still fails to complete it on time. This suggests that her work ethic or dedication is not the issue, but rather there may be external factors or challenges that prevent her from finishing her tasks within the designated timeframe.Rate this question:
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It was wrong of you to borrow my jacket without asking. OUGHT You ................................................................................... before you borrowed my jacket.
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The correct answer is "ought to have asked" or "ought to have asked me". This is because the sentence expresses disapproval or criticism towards the person for borrowing the jacket without permission. "Ought to have asked" implies that it was necessary or expected for the person to ask before borrowing the jacket. Adding "me" emphasizes that the person should have specifically asked the speaker for permission.Rate this question:
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The TV programme was so complicated that none of the children could understand it. TOO The TV programme was ......................................................................... the children to understand.
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The TV programme was too complicated for the children to understand. This means that the level of complexity of the TV program was beyond the comprehension of the children, making it difficult for them to understand it.Rate this question:
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Luke knocked over the old lady's bicycle by accident. MEAN Luke ..................................................................... knock over the old lady's bicycle.
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Luke didn't mean to knock over the old lady's bicycle.Rate this question:
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We didn't enjoy our walk along the seafront because it was so windy. PREVENTED The strong wind ........................................................................ our walk along the seafront.
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The correct answer is "prevented us from enjoying." The word "prevented" indicates that something stopped or hindered the enjoyment of the walk. The phrase "us from enjoying" shows that the strong wind was the cause of this prevention.Rate this question:
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It looks as if Susan has left her jacket behind. SEEMS Susan ................................................................... her jacket behind.
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The sentence suggests that Susan has forgotten or accidentally left her jacket behind. The word "seems" implies that it appears or gives the impression that Susan has left her jacket. The phrase "to have left" indicates that Susan is the one who left her jacket. Therefore, the correct answer is "seems to have left."Rate this question:
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A newly qualified dentist took out Mr. Dupont's tooth. HAD Mr. Dupont ..................................................................... by a newly qualified dentist.
Explanation
The sentence is in the passive voice, indicating that the subject (Mr. Dupont) had an action done to him (his tooth being taken out). The phrase "had his tooth taken out" correctly conveys this meaning, showing that Mr. Dupont was the recipient of the action performed by the newly qualified dentist.Rate this question:
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Antonio only lost the 100-metre race because he fell. NOT If Antonio had ................................................................................... won the 100-metre race.
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In my opinion, these two kinds of music are completely different from each other. COMPARISON In my opinion, there is ................................................................. these two kinds of music.
Explanation
The correct answer is "no comparison between, no possible comparison between, no comparison at all between, no possible comparison at all between". This answer suggests that the two kinds of music being discussed are so different that it is not possible to make any kind of comparison between them.Rate this question:
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Could you look after mycat while I'm away on holiday/ CARE Would you mind .................................................................. my cat while I'm away on holiday?
Explanation
The correct answer is "taking care of" because it is the most appropriate phrase to complete the sentence and convey the meaning intended. In the sentence, the speaker is asking someone if they would be willing to look after their cat while they are on holiday. "Taking care of" is a common phrase used to describe the act of looking after someone or something, so it fits well in this context.Rate this question:
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Floods meant rescue workers could not get through to the village. PREVENTED Rescue workers ............................................................. through to the village by floods.
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The floods acted as an obstacle that obstructed the rescue workers from reaching the village. The severity or extent of the floods made it impossible for the rescue workers to make their way to the village, thus preventing them from providing assistance or aid.Rate this question:
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My views on this suject are exactly the same as yours. DIFFERENCE There .............................................................................. my views on this subject and yours.
Explanation
The correct answer is "is no difference between". This phrase is used to express that there is no distinction or variation between two things, in this case, the speaker's views and the listener's views on the subject. It indicates that both parties share the same opinion or perspective on the matter.Rate this question:
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Sara knew that her brother had to leave by 5 o'clock. NECESSARY Sara knew that ......................................................... her brother to leave by 5 o'clock.
Explanation
Sara knew that it was necessary for her brother to leave by 5 o'clock. This means that there was a requirement or obligation for her brother to leave at that specific time. Alternatively, Sara knew that it would be necessary for her brother to leave by 5 o'clock. This suggests that in the future, there will be a requirement or obligation for her brother to leave at that specific time.Rate this question:
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The secretary said that they had run out of paper for the photocopier. LEFT The secretary said that there wasn't ........................................................... for the photocopier.
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The correct answer is "any paper left, any more paper left". This is because the secretary mentioned that they had run out of paper for the photocopier, implying that there was no paper left or any more paper left for use.Rate this question:
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I wish I'd done more to help. HAVING I regreted ...........................................................................more to help.
Explanation
The correct answer is "not having done." This is because the phrase "not having done" accurately reflects the regret and desire to have done more to help in the past. The use of "not" indicates the absence of taking action, and "having done" suggests the completion of the action of helping. Therefore, "not having done" conveys the sentiment of wishing that more action had been taken in the past.Rate this question:
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The manager had the respect of everyone in the office. UP Everyone in the office .................................................... the manager.
Explanation
The phrase "looked up to" means to have admiration and respect for someone. In this context, it means that everyone in the office admired and respected the manager. This indicates that the manager had a positive reputation and was held in high regard by their colleagues.Rate this question:
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'I'm sorry I'm late again,' he said APOLOGISED He ..........................................................................................again.
Explanation
The correct answer is "apologised for being late." This is because the original sentence states that the person said, "I'm sorry I'm late again," which implies that they apologized for their tardiness. The given answer accurately reflects this by stating that "he apologised for being late."Rate this question:
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Could you speak up because I can't hear you properly? MIND Would ..............................................................up because I can't hear you properly?
Explanation
The correct answer is "you mind speaking." This is because the phrase "would you mind" is a polite way to ask someone to do something. In this case, the speaker is asking the other person to speak up because they cannot hear them properly.Rate this question:
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I don't know why Sarah left the party so sddenly. MADE I don't know ............................................................ the party so suddenly.
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The correct answer is "what made Sarah leave" because it accurately completes the sentence and provides a possible reason for Sarah's sudden departure from the party. The word "made" suggests that there was a specific factor or event that caused Sarah to leave abruptly.Rate this question:
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She looks like my cousin Mary. REMINDS She ................................................................................my cousin Mary.
Explanation
The phrase "reminds me of" is used to express similarity or resemblance between two people or things. In this context, the speaker is saying that the woman in question bears a resemblance to their cousin Mary. The phrase "reminds me of" indicates that the speaker sees similarities or familiar traits in the woman that remind them of their cousin.Rate this question:
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Joan couldn't eat the food because it was too spicy. TOO The food .................................................................. Joan to eat.
Explanation
The food was too spicy for Joan to eat. This means that the spiciness of the food prevented Joan from being able to consume it.Rate this question:
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My house is as big as Peter's. SAME Peter's house ................................................................... mine.
Explanation
The correct answer is "is the same size as" because the sentence is comparing the size of Peter's house to the size of "mine" (the speaker's house). By using the phrase "is the same size as," it indicates that both houses are of equal size.Rate this question:
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So that John could go on holiday in the summer, he saved 10 pounds a week. ORDER John saved 10 pounds a week ............................................................. able to go on holiday in the summer.
Explanation
John saved 10 pounds a week in order to be able to go on holiday in the summer. This means that John was able to go on holiday in the summer because he saved 10 pounds a week. The phrase "in order to be" implies that John needed to save money in order to achieve his goal of going on holiday.Rate this question:
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I applied for the job a month ago. MONTH It ........................................................................ I applied for the job.
Explanation
The correct answer is "is a month since" or "has been a month since" because both phrases convey the same meaning. They indicate that a month has passed since the person applied for the job.Rate this question:
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You might be late back so take a key. CASE Take a key ....................................................................... late.
Explanation
The correct answer is "in case you are" and "in case you are back". This is because the phrase "in case" is used to express a precaution or a possibility of something happening. In this case, it suggests that the person might be late, so they should take a key with them as a precaution. The phrases "in case you are" and "in case you are back" both convey this meaning effectively.Rate this question:
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'Did you see that film on television on Saturday?' Susan asked me. SEEN Susan wanted to know .................................................................... that film on television on Saturday.
Explanation
Susan asked if I had seen or if I'd seen that film on television on Saturday.Rate this question:
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'I'm afraid these jeans have a hole in them.' THERE 'I'm afraid that ................................................................. these jeans.'
Explanation
The correct answer is "there's a hole in, there is a hole in". The original sentence states that the person is afraid that something is wrong with the jeans, specifically that there is a hole in them. The correct answer options accurately convey this meaning by using the phrase "there's a hole in" and "there is a hole in".Rate this question:
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They cancelled the match because of the bad weather. CALLED The match ...................................................................... because of the bad weather.
Explanation
The correct answer is "was called off." This phrase is commonly used to indicate that an event or activity has been canceled or postponed. In this case, the match was canceled due to the bad weather, which is why "was called off" is the appropriate phrase to complete the sentence.Rate this question:
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She checks the company accounts very efficiently. EFFICIENT She's very .................................................................. the company accounts.
Explanation
The given correct answer "efficient at checking" accurately describes the person's ability to check the company accounts in a competent and productive manner. It implies that she performs this task with skill, effectiveness, and minimal waste of time or resources.Rate this question:
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All the children enjoy themselves at the summer camp. FUN Every ..................................................................... at this summer camp.
Explanation
All the children at the summer camp have a great time and enjoy themselves.Rate this question:
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George spent ages tidying up his room. TOOK It ............................................................ up his room.
Explanation
The correct answer is "took George ages to tidy." This is because the original sentence states that George spent a long time tidying up his room, and the phrase "took George ages to tidy" conveys the same meaning. The verb "took" indicates the amount of time it took George to complete the action of tidying, and "ages" emphasizes that it was a long period of time.Rate this question:
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Jill fell off his bike because he wasn't looking where he was going. PAYING If Jill ................................................................ to where he was going, he wouldn't have fallen off his bike.
Explanation
Jill fell off his bike because he wasn't looking where he was going. If Jill had been paying attention to where he was going, he wouldn't have fallen off his bike. This suggests that the reason for Jill's fall was his lack of attention to his surroundings while riding the bike.Rate this question:
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'What's the height of the mountain?' Lee asked his father. HIGH Lee asked his father ............................................................................... was.
Explanation
The correct answer is "how high the mountain". Lee is asking his father about the measurement of the mountain's height. The word "high" in the question indicates that Lee is specifically asking for the height of the mountain.Rate this question:
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If you have enough money for the fare, why not travel first class? AFFORD If you ..........................................................................., why not travel first class?
Explanation
The correct answer is "can afford the fare." This answer completes the sentence and provides a logical reason for why someone should travel first class if they have enough money to do so. It suggests that if you have the financial means to pay for a first-class ticket, there is no reason not to indulge in the luxury and comfort that it offers.Rate this question:
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I've already planned my next holiday. ARRANGEMENTS I've already .......................................................................... my next holiday.
Explanation
The correct answer is "made arrangements for". This means that the person has already planned and organized everything for their next holiday, such as booking flights, accommodation, and activities. They have taken the necessary steps to ensure that everything is in place for their upcoming trip.Rate this question:
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I regret not contacting Brian when I was in Dublin. TOUCH I wish that I ............................................................ Brian whe I was in Dublin.
Explanation
The correct answer is "had been in touch with" and "had got in touch with". These phrases are used to express a desire or regret about not having communicated with someone in the past. In this context, the speaker expresses regret for not contacting Brian while they were in Dublin. The use of "had been" and "had got" indicates that the action of getting in touch or being in touch with Brian should have happened before the speaker's time in Dublin ended.Rate this question:
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They will be selling tickets for the concert during the lunch hour. SALE Tickets for the concert will .................................................. during the lunch hour.
Explanation
During the lunch hour, tickets for the concert will be available for purchase. The phrase "go on sale" means that the tickets will become available for sale, while "be on sale" means that the tickets will be available for purchase. Both phrases convey the same meaning, indicating that tickets will be sold during the lunch hour.Rate this question:
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It is a teacher's responsibility to look after students. RESPONSIBLE A teacher ........................................................................................ students.
Explanation
A teacher has the duty and obligation to take care of the well-being and safety of their students. This includes ensuring their physical and emotional well-being, providing guidance and support, and creating a conducive learning environment. The teacher is accountable for their students' welfare and must fulfill their responsibilities in this regard.Rate this question:
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I can't believe this is the best room there is. BETTER There must .................................................................. this one!
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James did not need to register for the new course. NECESSARY It ...................................................................................... to register for the new course.
Explanation
The word "necessary" means something that is required or needed. The phrase "was not necessary for James" implies that James did not need to do something, in this case, register for the new course. Therefore, the sentence conveys the same meaning as the original statement.Rate this question:
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Hardly anybody applied for the job. APPLICANTS There were very ................................................................. the job.
Explanation
The given correct answer "few applicants for" suggests that there were not many people who applied for the job. The word "few" indicates a small number or a scarcity of applicants, implying that the job position did not attract a large pool of candidates. This could be due to various reasons such as a lack of interest in the job, unattractive job requirements, or limited availability of job openings.Rate this question:
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It's not worth asking the manager for the day off. POINT There ................................................................. in asking the manager for the day off.
Explanation
There is no benefit or advantage in asking the manager for the day off.Rate this question:
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We had to finish all the work before we could leave. UNTIL We had to stay .......................................................... all the work.
Explanation
The correct answer is "until we had finished." This is because the phrase "until we had finished" accurately captures the meaning of the original sentence, which states that all the work needed to be completed before leaving. The word "until" indicates a condition or point in time that must be reached before another action can take place. In this case, the action is leaving and the condition is finishing the work. Therefore, "until we had finished" is the appropriate phrase to complete the sentence.Rate this question:
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The company decided to advertise the job in a national newspaper. PUT The company decided to ............................................................ the job in a national newspaper.
Explanation
The phrase "put an advertisement for" accurately completes the sentence. It conveys the idea that the company chose to publish an advertisement for the job in a national newspaper.Rate this question:
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My grandfather was sixty when he learnt to swim. AGE My grandfather learnt to swim .......................................................................... sixty.
Explanation
The phrase "at the age of" is used to indicate the specific age at which an event or action occurred. In this case, the event is learning to swim and the age is sixty. Therefore, the correct answer is "at the age of."Rate this question:
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I'm sorry I didn't come to see you earlier. WISH I ........................................................................... to see you earlier.
Explanation
The correct answer is "wish I had come." This is because the sentence "I'm sorry I didn't come to see you earlier" expresses regret for not coming to see the person earlier. The use of "wish" indicates a desire for a different past outcome, and "had come" implies that the speaker wishes they had come to see the person earlier.Rate this question:
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The committee discussed what to do. DISCUSSION The committee ................................................................... should be done.
Explanation
The correct answer is "had a discussion on what." This answer accurately completes the sentence by stating that the committee had a discussion on what should be done. It reflects the main idea of the sentence and provides a grammatically correct and coherent response.Rate this question:
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My brother reall wishes he could sing well. ABLE My brother regrets not ........................................................................... well.
Explanation
The correct answer is "being able to sing." This is because the sentence states that my brother wishes he could sing well, indicating that he is not currently able to do so. Therefore, the phrase "being able to sing" accurately reflects his regret or desire to possess the ability to sing well.Rate this question:
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