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Lexico-grammatical Test
(Score – 20 points)

Task 1. Fill in the correct word derived from the words in bold.
1. Bullfighters should be very …courageous and decisive. (courage)
2. Ann has a very …creative mind. (creation)
3. Gardening and cooking are her chief enjoyments… (enjoy)
4. Mrs. Pierce is a person of extremely high intelligence… (intelligent)
5. You may take up any hobby. It’s entirely the matter of your preference… (prefer)
(2,5)
Task 2. Choose the correct item.

Dear Derby,
I received a letter asking for advice on how to e.g. B your diet and keep fit.
First of all, you have to be determined and patient because you can’t really expect to see the 1) D…
immediately. However, it’s really worth the effort, as changing your lifestyle will have significant
results in the way you 2) C… with the pressures of modern life. You have to find more times for
yourself or else you’ll end up trapped in this couch 3) D… lifestyle.
I understand that it’s easier said than done, but you must try to include regular exercise in your
daily routines, not only as a way of 4) …B your weight, but also as a form of protection against heart
attacks in later life; 5) B… alone the emotional benefits. Exercising does wonders for your mood and,
if you overcise properly, there will be no 6) …A effects whatsoever.
Another important step is to prepare your own meals rather than 7) B… whatever is available,
which is usually junk food. Home-cooked meals are not only more satisfying, but also higher in 8) C…
nutrients and lower in calories than fast food.
Finally, avoid extremes. A chocolate 9) …D every now and then won’t do you any harm. The
key to success is adopting a(an) 10) D… diet and sticking to it.
I hope my advice will be helpful. Let me know how everything goes.
Love, Judy
e. A increase B improve C decrease D restrict
g
1 A help B uses C goods D benefits
2 A take B lack C deal D pick
3 A potato B food C era D person
4 A losing B controlling C signifying D moving
5 A come B leave C mention D let
6 A side B soul C gain D risk
7 A snatch B grab C bite D take
8 A health B substance C vital D eating
9 A pinch B pint C slice D bar
10 A vast B eating C body D balanced

1 5 9
2 6 10
3 7
4 8
Task 3. Insert the correct preposition before the gerund where required.
1. If you won't tell me what's wrong, what's the use …of my being here?
2. Why were you so anxious to prevent anybody from… leaving the house?
3. I've paid very heavily for… being a romantic girl.
4. He looked at me for a long time …before answering.
5. She could not bear … lying.
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2,5)
Task 4.Complete the sentences so that they mean the same as the first sentence.
1.It’s not a good idea to travel during the rush hour.
It’s better to avoid travelling during the rush hour.
2. Shall we go tomorrow instead of today?
Shall we postpone painting of the kitchen until next weekend?
3.The driver of the car said it was true that he didn’t have a licence.
The driver of the car admitted not having a licence.
4.Could you turn the radio down, please?
Would you mind turning the radio down, please?
5.Please don’t interrupt me all the time.
Would you mind interrupting me all the time, please?
(5)