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Class: 10CA
15-MINUTE TEST 2A
(UNIT 4 => UNIT 6 – OUTCOMES INTERMEDIATE)

A. Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.

1. He usually plays _____ defence.
2. He’s useless _____ tennis.
3. The picture had some mountains _____ the
background.
4. He’s got a job _____ the civil service.
5. She was involved _____ organizing the event.
6. I bought this _____ the sales.
7. He works _____ retail.
8. She seemed very concerned _____ her exams.
9. Have you ever cheated _____ an exam?
10. I like to shop _____ _____ bargains.
11. She carved a flower _____ the wood.
12. They offer help to victims _____ bullying.
13. He was banned _____ driving.
14. Who do you blame _____ this problem?
15. In judo you just have to throw your opponent
_____ balance.
16. These phones are _____ special offer. Each
costs you only $50 instead of $100.
17. They invited me round/ down for a meal.
18. He was voted off/ over the show.
19. Shall I talk you through/ over the contract?

B. Fill in the blank with a suitable word.

1. We did a twenty mile walk yesterday, so my legs are really _____ this morning.
2. If we say the music or lyrics are _____, they are romantic or sad in a bad way.
3. Our company has a strict dress _____. You must wear suit and tie to work.
4. Being a human _____ pig is really a terrible job.
5. You should not ask for a day off at such short _____ because we can hardly find a replacement.
6. _____ preserve dead bodies in preparation for funerals.
Rearrange the adjectives to make a complete sentence.
7. I’ve just bought a/ an + silk / hand-made / expensive / Indian / scarlet / new scarf.

C. Supply the correct form of the word in bracket to make a meaningful sentence.
1. Since the development of the Internet, the music scene is __________ from what it was. (recognize)
2. Downloaders need to pay a __________ for access to legal music files. (subscribe)
3. If you are sending your CV to a recruitment website, look at the jobs and employers on the site and
adapt your CV __________. (accord)
4. A boot boy is a person who __________ clean and polish the shoes of the rich. (end)
5. As a laborer you are often __________ or have a temporary contract and it’s quite badly-paid.
(unemployed)
ANSWER
A.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.

B.

1. 2. 3. 7.
4.
5. 6.

C.
 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

WHAT ARE THEY?

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.

20. 21. 22. 24.

19. X 23. X
25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.

31.
32. 33. 34. 35. 36.
37.

25 => 32: pattern

33 => 37: size