Use of English Vocabulary Test O

(Please note: Questions 1-15 are part of a cloze test. They are interrelated, meaning that the information provided in each question is connected to the others.)

The Big Day

Whatever candidates may think about examiners, they are not in fact _____ monsters, dripping red ink instead of blood, but ordinary people who will do their best to pass candidates as _____ as candidates follow certain basic rules of the game.

Whatever candidates may think about examiners, they are not in fact _____ monsters, dripping red ink instead of blood, but ordinary people who will do their best to pass candidates as _____ as candidates follow certain basic rules of the game.

Many candidates are _____ in the First Certificate not because their English is _____ but because they are _____ about the requirements of the examination.

Many candidates are _____ in the First Certificate not because their English is _____ but because they are _____ about the requirements of the examination.

Many candidates are _____ in the First Certificate not because their English is _____ but because they are _____ about the requirements of the examination.

Before you _____ for the examination, make sure you know what is expected of you; you are _____ to do well unless you answer all the questions set, and don’t include _____ material.

Before you _____ for the examination, make sure you know what is expected of you; you are _____ to do well unless you answer all the questions set, and don’t include _____ material.

Before you _____ for the examination, make sure you know what is expected of you; you are _____ to do well unless you answer all the questions set, and don’t include _____ material.

Don’t start writing as _____ as you get the paper - think first, write _____!

Don’t start writing as _____ as you get the paper - think first, write _____!

If part of an answer is incorrect, you _____ cross it out and write the preferred answer neatly above it.

If your handwriting _____ illegible, it will be difficult for the examiner to give you credit for it, _____ it is right or _____.

If your handwriting _____ illegible, it will be difficult for the examiner to give you credit for it, _____ it is right or _____.

If your handwriting _____ illegible, it will be difficult for the examiner to give you credit for it, _____ it is right or _____.

You will also lose marks if your essay is written in an _____ style for the type of writing and intended audience.