Exam book grade 11

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1. Use the adjectives from the list to complete the sentences.

charming | shy | nasty | rude | professional | lonely | delighted | mad

1. I was absolutely ___________________ to hear that you’re coming to visit our college next year – it’s very good news.

2. He’s very ___________________ and only chats to people he knows well.

3. That was a horrible thing to say – you shouldn’t be so ___________________.

4. She’s a great actor and kind and friendly to everybody she meets – she’s really ___________________.

5. It was ___________________ of him to walk away without saying goodbye.

6. When Amy first moved to the city, she didn’t know anyone there and often felt quite ___________________.

7. It’s important for people to do their jobs properly and always be ___________________.

8. Mark is ___________________ about that band – he listens to their music all the time!

2. Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentences.

1. Why don’t we stay in and watch a film because of / according to / instead of going out for a walk?

2. We had to leave the beach and go home early according to / because of / despite the rain.

3. Melissa wanted to play tennis despite / besides / because of the wind.

4. According to / Because of / Despite the school website, someone famous is coming to give a talk to the students next month.

5. I enjoyed seeing all the celebrities walk into the theatre, despite / instead of / besides the long wait before they finally arrived.

6. Instead of / Because of / Besides getting photos of all the band members, I also spoke to the drummer!

7. The lead guitarist wasn’t well, so someone else had to play because of / instead of / according to him.

8. I do like other things besides / according to / despite classical music!

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