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B2–C1 • Vocabulary • 50 Questions

Precise Word Choice – 50 Questions

Choose the more precise word or phrase to complete each sentence.
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Page 1 of 2 • Questions 1–25
1. The new evidence may the earlier conclusion. (challenge / touch)
2. The programme aims to barriers to participation. (reduce / make small)
3. The report several weaknesses in the current system. (identifies / sees)
4. The policy was after consultation with staff. (revised / changed around)
5. The results the need for further training. (highlight / show up)
6. The speaker the importance of regular practice. (emphasised / said strongly)
7. The data a gradual shift in learner preferences. (demonstrate / tell)
8. The two accounts on several key details. (diverge / go apart)
9. The new procedure should unnecessary delays. (eliminate / get rid of)
10. The author a convincing explanation for the change. (offers / gives out)
11. The evidence appears to the original claim. (contradict / go against)
12. The review will whether the programme met its goals. (determine / find out)
13. The changes were gradually over six months. (implemented / put in)
14. The report the issue from several perspectives. (examines / looks at)
15. The findings may a wider problem in the sector. (reflect / show back)
16. The organisation must resources carefully. (allocate / give around)
17. The evidence helps to the proposed approach. (validate / make right)
18. The author that the current model is too narrow. (contends / says)
19. The results should be with caution. (interpreted / understood)
20. The team hopes to a more effective strategy. (develop / make up)
21. The intervention was designed to learner confidence. (enhance / make better)
22. The survey useful information about student experiences. (yielded / made)
23. The report a number of practical recommendations. (outlines / talks about)
24. The evidence is with the earlier findings. (consistent / matching up)
25. The new approach may collaboration between teams. (facilitate / help happen)
B2–C1 • Vocabulary • 50 Questions

Precise Word Choice – 50 Questions

Choose the more precise word or phrase to complete each sentence.
Name: Date:
Page 2 of 2 • Questions 26–50
26. The study the relationship between attendance and progress. (explores / looks around)
27. The author three main reasons for the decline. (attributes / puts)
28. The evidence is too limited to the claim. (substantiate / prove up)
29. The changes may existing inequalities. (exacerbate / make worse)
30. The new support system could some of these difficulties. (mitigate / make less bad)
31. Several sources the learner's account. (corroborate / agree with)
32. The report seeks to a clear framework for action. (establish / set up)
33. The researchers the data according to age group. (categorised / put into groups)
34. The policy should be regularly to ensure it remains relevant. (reviewed / looked at again)
35. The results considerable variation between groups. (reveal / let us see)
36. The proposal was because it lacked sufficient evidence. (rejected / said no to)
37. The study earlier work by adding new data. (extends / makes longer)
38. The writer should unsupported generalisations. (avoid / stay away from)
39. The evidence may a change in practice. (warrant / make okay)
40. The report the potential risks of the proposal. (acknowledges / admits to)
41. The researchers several variables during the experiment. (controlled / kept hold of)
42. The conclusion is from the evidence presented. (derived / got)
43. The new model elements from several approaches. (integrates / puts together)
44. The findings previous assumptions about the issue. (challenge / question at)
45. The report a distinction between short- and long-term effects. (draws / makes)
46. The author the argument with relevant examples. (reinforces / makes stronger)
47. The programme was in response to learner feedback. (modified / changed a bit)
48. The data must be accurately and transparently. (reported / told)
49. The discussion the findings within a broader context. (situates / puts)
50. The evidence is sufficiently strong to further investigation. (justify / make a reason for)

Answer Key

1. challenge
2. reduce
3. identifies
4. revised
5. highlight
6. emphasised
7. demonstrate
8. diverge
9. eliminate
10. offers
11. contradict
12. determine
13. implemented
14. examines
15. reflect
16. allocate
17. validate
18. contends
19. interpreted
20. develop
21. enhance
22. yielded
23. outlines
24. consistent
25. facilitate
26. explores
27. attributes
28. substantiate
29. exacerbate
30. mitigate
31. corroborate
32. establish
33. categorised
34. reviewed
35. reveal
36. rejected
37. extends
38. avoid
39. warrant
40. acknowledges
41. controlled
42. derived
43. integrates
44. challenge
45. draws
46. reinforces
47. modified
48. reported
49. situates
50. justify

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