UNIT TEST 7 • ANSWER KEY • GROUP B

Dictation Grammar

Exercise 1 Exercise 5
Can write from dictation using correct spelling. 1 B: whether I change … or not – Introduces alternative
conditions.
Banksy is an anonymous avant-garde artist / responsible
2 D: but for – The expressions introduces a condition in
for compelling works of graffiti / which pop up in
the form of a noun (his … bit of luck).
public spaces around the globe. / Should you wish to
3 A: Should you wish … is a formal expression with
purchase one of his works, / be prepared to face certain
inversion to introduce an unlikely condition usually used
obstacles, / as removing street art from walls / is strictly
at the beginning of a sentence.
a matter for the buyer to contend with.
4 E: Provided that is an expression used to introduce a
condition in the form of a clause (you don’t let …).
Vocabulary 5 C: Unless means if not and is used to introduce a
condition in the form of a clause (you can sing and
Exercise 2
dance).
1 far-reaching: Far-reaching consequences affect
significantly many things.
Exercise 6
2 heart-stopping: A heart-stopping scene could be 1 Had: Had they followed – Inversion is used to introduce
terrifying, moving or simply very beautiful. a condition (third conditional).
3 quick-witted: If someone is quick-witted, they are able 2 whether: Whether I get the funding or not – Introduces
to understand, think and give answers quickly. alternative conditions.
4 action-packed: If a film is action-packed, it’s full of 3 Should: Should you wish … is a formal expression with
activity or exciting events. inversion to introduce an unlikely condition usually used
5 highest-grossing: The highest-grossing film, show, play, at the beginning of a sentence.
etc. earns more money than any other event in the same 4 provided: Provided that is an expression used to
category. introduce a condition in the form of a clause (the
costumes arrive on time).
Exercise 3
5 But: but for – The expressions is used to introduce a
1 mesmerised: If someone is mesmerised, they look as if condition in the form of a noun (mediation skills).
they were hypnotised because their whole attention is
captured by something extremely exciting or beautiful.
2 defy: To defy means to refuse to obey someone or
something – in this context the books don’t fit in with
traditional classification.
3 dispossessed: The dispossessed are people who have
had something valuable such as their land taken away
from them.
4 indulge: To indulge means to allow yourself to have or
do something that you enjoy.
5 visceral: Visceral power or feelings are characterised by
instinct rather than intellect.
Exercise 4
1 flurry: A flurry of activity, for example, gossip is a short
period of activity.
2 stilts: Stilts are two long poles often used by clowns in a
circus enabling them to walk as if they are very tall.
3 props: Props are objects used by the actors acting in a
play or a film.
4 aisle: An aisle is a long, narrow space between rows of
seats in a cinema, theatre, church or on a plane.
5 gaped: If someone gapes at something, they look at
something intensely in wonder, usually with their mouth
open.

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Language in Focus
Exercise 10
1 provocative: ADJECTIVE – If something is provocative,
Exercise 7 it is meant to start discussions or arguments between
1 doubt: If in doubt – If you have doubts. people or to affect them emotionally, usually by
2 ever: If ever there was one – If a born ballerina ever upsetting or irritating them.
existed. 2 rhythmic: ADJECTIVE – A rhythmic sound or movement
3 any: if any cultural activity – If there is any cultural activity has a pattern including elements repeated regularly.
at all. 3 developer: NOUN – A property developer is someone
4 even: even if he never sells – Never selling a single who earns money by buying land and building on it.
picture won’t change his determination. 4 recipient: NOUN – A recipient is someone who receives
5 anything: if anything they should … – The expression something, for example, a prize.
changes the meaning of the previous sentence and 5 warring: ADJECTIVE – Warring families war and fight
gives an alternative idea. with each other.
6 disarming: ADJECTIVE – A disarming smile makes
Use of English someone feel less angry, unfriendly or suspicious
because of the way you behave or talk to them.
Exercise 8
1 where: A relative pronoun introducing a defining relative
clause.
2 of: which of the … houses – A phrase informing there is
a selction of items (houses).
3 as: as if the time had stood – In the sentence the Past
Simple and Past Perfect (Simple) are used – the latter
signals an unreal situation – It seemed the time stopped,
but in reality it didn’t.
4 the: the river Avon – The definite article is used before
the names of rivers.
5 be: can … be seen – A modal verb followed by a passive
infinitive is used because the subject of the sentence is
not an active agent.
6 long: as long as – The expression is used to introduce a
condition in the form of a clause (you book …).
Exercise 9
1 on condition that you get me: On condition that is an
expression used to introduce a condition in the form of
a clause.
2 unless we raise: Unless means if not and is used to
introduce a condition in the form of a clause.
3 for our music teacher’s advice / for advice from our
music teacher: but for – The expression is used to
introduce a condition in the form of a noun.
4 as if she was/were: In the sentence the Present Simple
and Past Simple are used – The latter signals an unreal
situation – It seems she is an instructor, but in reality she
isn’t.

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