CAE English in Use: Answers   (Exit)

Part 3: Error Correction (Extra Word)

1 In 1984 when she left home to go to university and started her Degree in History.
(adverb)

2 Considering that you were in the shop at the time, I find it difficult to believe in you didn't see anything.
(preposition)

3 Despite being injured for most of the first half he nevertheless managed to score the winning goal. (correct)

4 He always felt that having had a fast car would help him find a girlfriend.
(auxiliary verb)

5 In recent times the self employment has become much more attractive to many people.
(article/determiner)

6 The holiday was so lovely because we decided to go back to the same place next year.
(conjunction)

 

Part 3: Error Correction (Punctuation 1)


1. I went to Spain for my holiday. Did I tell you about it?

2. He comes from Athens.

3. We need some sugar, milk, bread and eggs.

4. I start work in London next week, which is where the company headquarters is.

5. The CAE exam, which takes place twice a year, is quite popular throughout Europe.

6. 'Can you lend me some money?' Susan asked.

7. The dinner, however, was overcooked.

8. The car was fast, expensive and absolutely beautiful.

 

Part 3: Error Correction (Punctuation 2)


1. I'm having a party at my parents' house. They're on holiday.

2. He grew up in the 1980's and loves the bands of that era.

3. This pen's yours, isn't it?

4. There were three reasons for the strike: money, politics and safety.

5. Some students' results were not as good as we'd expected.

6. John Lennon's lyrics in the song 'Imagine' are really beautiful.

7. He's got a nineteen-year-old daughter.

8. Can you get me some make-up when you're in town?

 

Part 3: Error Correction (Spelling 1)


1 This is the first time she has spoken .......... about the issue.
A publicly


2 I'm ..........l that we can improve sales figures next month.
A hopeful

3 .......... to your letter of the 20th March.
B Referring

4 London and Birmingham are two major cities in England, the .......... situated in the heart of the Midlands.
A latter

5 It is .......... that the Government will make a statement this afternoon.
B believed

6 I .......... more birthday cards this year than ever before.
A received

7 There was an enormous .......... in the office this afternoon between the two bosses.
B argument

8 The fireman was praised for being so .......... during the blaze.
B courageous



Part 3: Error Correction (Spelling 2)


1 I'm dead thirsty. Shall we have a tea .......... ?
B break

2 The wedding cake had three .......... . It was enormous.
A tiers

3 I used to work on a building .......... before I went to university.
B site

4 Could you have a look in the .......... to see if we have any biscuits?
B cupboard

5 I need to stop somewhere for some paper .......... for this cold.
A handkerchiefs

6 Shall I order a bottle of .......... to toast the signing of the contract?
B champagne

7 My friends organised a .......... party for me last weekend.
A surprise

8 I can't swim, so when the boat .......... I really panicked.
B capsized

 



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