Cambridge B2 First

B2 First - Multiple Choice Cloze Exercise 21

For each question, choose which of the four possible answers fits the space best. Also think about why the other three answers are not possible.


1. She was so nervous during the interview that she ___________ up her words a few times.

    melted

    mixed

    missed

    moved

2. His constant ___________ about the future kept him up at night.

    worries

    celebrations

    dreams

    successes

3. She wanted to ___________ the truth about the situation, so she started to investigate.

    take advantage

    run out of

    look up

    find out

4. I'm going to study ___________ I have a test next week.

    but

    so

    or

    because

5. The company sent out a press release ___________ the launch of their new product.

    regretting

    announcing

    denying

    claiming

6. The success of the project is ___________ the team's effort and dedication.

    based on

    reliant

    thanks to

    critical of

7. I will call you ___________ as I get home from work.

    as soon

    as late

    as slow

    as fast

8. While cleaning the attic, he ___________ a box of childhood memories.

    misplaced

    destroyed

    rediscovered

    encountered

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