C1 · Advanced
Grammar and precision practice pack
Free sample: three questions from this 12-question pack.
A focused printable resource, not a complete course. Each level includes 12 English questions, explained answers, two writing tasks and a 45-minute teacher plan. All available language editions are included.
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Choose one answer to complete each sentence.
Rarely ___ such a clear explanation.
I have heard / have I heard / heard I have
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Correct answer: have I heard
After a fronted negative or restrictive expression such as never, rarely, not until or only then, invert the auxiliary and subject in the main clause. Use did + base verb when there is no other auxiliary in the past simple.
What matters most ___ the quality of the evidence.
are / is / have
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Correct answer: is
A what-cleft uses a clause beginning with what as a subject, usually followed by is or was. In an it-cleft, it is/was highlights the focused element, followed by a that-clause. After a preposition, use a noun or an -ing form.
___ the evidence was limited, the team continued.
Despite / Although / In spite of
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Correct answer: Although
Although and even though introduce clauses with a subject and verb. Despite and in spite of introduce a noun or -ing phrase. Had + subject + past participle can replace if + past perfect in formal conditions.
Levels describe the intended practice focus. These packs and the short level check are not accredited qualifications or complete CEFR assessments.