Cambridge English C1 Advanced — Practice
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1. Choose the word that best completes the sentence:
Although the report was widely criticized, it was still considered a ___
contribution to the debate.
A. negligible
B. substantial
C. redundant
D. arbitrary
Correct Answer: B — substantial ✓
Rationale: “Substantial” means significant or considerable, which fits the idea of
a meaningful contribution despite criticism.
2. The manager insisted that every applicant ___ the required documents
before the deadline.
A. submits
B. submit
C. submitted
D. has submitted
,Correct Answer: B — submit ✓
Rationale: After verbs like “insist,” the subjunctive form is used, requiring the
base verb.
3. Select the best synonym for “meticulous”:
A. careless
B. thorough
C. loud
D. flexible
Correct Answer: B — thorough ✓
Rationale: “Meticulous” means showing great attention to detail.
4. If she ___ earlier, she would have avoided the traffic jam.
A. leaves
B. had left
C. has left
D. would leave
Correct Answer: B — had left ✓
Rationale: Third conditional requires past perfect in the if-clause.
5. The scientist’s findings were ___ by subsequent studies.
A. confirmed
B. conflicted
C. confused
D. collapsed
Correct Answer: A — confirmed ✓
Rationale: “Confirmed” means validated by later evidence.
6. Choose the correct sentence:
A. Neither of the answers are correct.
B. Neither of the answers is correct.
,C. Neither of the answers were correct.
D. Neither of the answers have been correct.
Correct Answer: B — Neither of the answers is correct ✓
Rationale: “Neither” is singular and takes singular verb “is.”
7. The lecture was so complex that most students struggled to ___ the main
idea.
A. grasp
B. grab
C. grip
D. glaze
Correct Answer: A — grasp ✓
Rationale: “Grasp” means understand.
8. He objected ___ the proposal on ethical grounds.
A. with
B. for
C. to
D. at
Correct Answer: C — to ✓
Rationale: The correct collocation is “object to.”
9. The book provides a ___ account of the events leading to the crisis.
A. superficial
B. comprehensive
C. casual
D. optional
Correct Answer: B — comprehensive ✓
Rationale: “Comprehensive” means complete and detailed.
10.Had I known about the delay, I ___ earlier.
, A. would leave
B. would have left
C. will leave
D. left
Correct Answer: B — would have left ✓
Rationale: Mixed conditional structure requires “would have + past participle.”
11.The company is looking to ___ its operations in Asia.
A. expand
B. expend
C. explain
D. explore
Correct Answer: A — expand ✓
Rationale: “Expand” means increase or extend.
12.She spoke so quietly that her words were barely ___.
A. audible
B. edible
C. visible
D. tangible
Correct Answer: A — audible ✓
Rationale: “Audible” means able to be heard.
13.Choose the correct sentence:
A. Each of the candidates have a strong CV.
B. Each of the candidates has a strong CV.
C. Each of the candidates having a strong CV.
D. Each of the candidates were strong CV.
Correct Answer: B — Each of the candidates has a strong CV ✓
Rationale: “Each” is singular and takes “has.”
14.The new policy aims to ___ corruption in public institutions.
Examination Newest 2025- 2026 Updated
Practice Exam | 150 Actual Most Tested
Questions Collections & Verified Detailed
Answers | Tutor Verified Success Exam)
Graded A+
1. Choose the word that best completes the sentence:
Although the report was widely criticized, it was still considered a ___
contribution to the debate.
A. negligible
B. substantial
C. redundant
D. arbitrary
Correct Answer: B — substantial ✓
Rationale: “Substantial” means significant or considerable, which fits the idea of
a meaningful contribution despite criticism.
2. The manager insisted that every applicant ___ the required documents
before the deadline.
A. submits
B. submit
C. submitted
D. has submitted
,Correct Answer: B — submit ✓
Rationale: After verbs like “insist,” the subjunctive form is used, requiring the
base verb.
3. Select the best synonym for “meticulous”:
A. careless
B. thorough
C. loud
D. flexible
Correct Answer: B — thorough ✓
Rationale: “Meticulous” means showing great attention to detail.
4. If she ___ earlier, she would have avoided the traffic jam.
A. leaves
B. had left
C. has left
D. would leave
Correct Answer: B — had left ✓
Rationale: Third conditional requires past perfect in the if-clause.
5. The scientist’s findings were ___ by subsequent studies.
A. confirmed
B. conflicted
C. confused
D. collapsed
Correct Answer: A — confirmed ✓
Rationale: “Confirmed” means validated by later evidence.
6. Choose the correct sentence:
A. Neither of the answers are correct.
B. Neither of the answers is correct.
,C. Neither of the answers were correct.
D. Neither of the answers have been correct.
Correct Answer: B — Neither of the answers is correct ✓
Rationale: “Neither” is singular and takes singular verb “is.”
7. The lecture was so complex that most students struggled to ___ the main
idea.
A. grasp
B. grab
C. grip
D. glaze
Correct Answer: A — grasp ✓
Rationale: “Grasp” means understand.
8. He objected ___ the proposal on ethical grounds.
A. with
B. for
C. to
D. at
Correct Answer: C — to ✓
Rationale: The correct collocation is “object to.”
9. The book provides a ___ account of the events leading to the crisis.
A. superficial
B. comprehensive
C. casual
D. optional
Correct Answer: B — comprehensive ✓
Rationale: “Comprehensive” means complete and detailed.
10.Had I known about the delay, I ___ earlier.
, A. would leave
B. would have left
C. will leave
D. left
Correct Answer: B — would have left ✓
Rationale: Mixed conditional structure requires “would have + past participle.”
11.The company is looking to ___ its operations in Asia.
A. expand
B. expend
C. explain
D. explore
Correct Answer: A — expand ✓
Rationale: “Expand” means increase or extend.
12.She spoke so quietly that her words were barely ___.
A. audible
B. edible
C. visible
D. tangible
Correct Answer: A — audible ✓
Rationale: “Audible” means able to be heard.
13.Choose the correct sentence:
A. Each of the candidates have a strong CV.
B. Each of the candidates has a strong CV.
C. Each of the candidates having a strong CV.
D. Each of the candidates were strong CV.
Correct Answer: B — Each of the candidates has a strong CV ✓
Rationale: “Each” is singular and takes “has.”
14.The new policy aims to ___ corruption in public institutions.
