Vocabulary And Grammar Test Unit 1 Test B

Complete the sentences with the correct words below. Optimism perfectionism single-mindedness commitment perseverance tolerance ingenuity compassion. Complete the sentences with one or two of the words below. Incremental striking interim a great deal attentive penalized conundrum haggard. Complete the sentences with the correct words below. Persistent courage dedicated compassionate resourceful. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Write sentences using the past perfect or past perfect continuous. Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.

3  The poet was famous for her ____________a,c____ and _______a,c_________ use of language. a revolutionary b major c innovative

Match the words (1–8) to the definitions (A–H). 1  self-interest

A guarding yourself or your propertyB thinking only of others’ needsC going against your interests for the benefit of others D the wish to protect yourself from harmE ability to manage your feelingsF an excessive concern for yourselfG positive about your own worth

3  Tom looked extremely tired after working twelve hours without a break. ___________haggard________

5  The media paid a large amount of attention to the scientific discovery. _____________a great deal______

6  Changes in weather patterns are very unusual in the Arctic. ___________striking________

7  He wanted to be more supportive to his dying mother. _______attentive____________

8  Emma couldn’t solve a difficult question in the maths quiz. ____________conundrum_______

1  I thought that the doctor was in a rush and didn’t care. The nurse, in contrast, was very _compassionate_______________.

2  He’s often perceived as being lazy as he won’t stay at work late at night. The truth is that he’s _____dedicated___________ to his family.