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Vocabulary, Grammar & Pronunciation Progress Test — Level B2 | Part II
Instructions
- This test covers material from your lessons between April 2024 and December 2024.
- Choose the best answer for each question. Only one option is correct per item.
- Sections 2 uses word banks — select the correct word from the dropdown.
- Section 8 focuses on pronunciation — words flagged with /word/ in your lesson notes.
- Feedback and explanations appear instantly after each answer.
Total: 115 questions | 8 sections
Section 1 — Vocabulary: Choose the Correct Definition
18 points
Choose the option (A–D) that best matches the meaning of the word or phrase in bold.
1. A team member is described as very compliant. This means they:
2. After the difficult week, she felt completely lethargic. This means she was:
3. The board agreed the new proposal was entirely feasible. This means it was:
4. She recommended a solution that was affordable. This means it was:
5. The manager questioned whether the new strategy was truly sustainable. This means she wondered if it could:
6. The CEO was accused of nepotism. This refers to:
7. A company that operates in silos is one where:
8. Great leaders are often described as authentic. This means they are:
9. She described it as a truly draining experience. A draining experience is one that:
10. He was criticised for being petty about the disagreement. To be petty means to:
11. The new policy backfired badly. When something backfires, it:
12. Several employees were laid off last quarter. A lay-off occurs when:
13. She said she needed a fortnight to complete the report. A fortnight is:
14. He was described as cunning. A cunning person is:
15. She was ready to venture into a completely new professional field. To venture means to:
16. The organisation needed to increase its legitimacy. Legitimacy refers to:
17. The article attempted to smear the director's reputation. To smear a reputation means to:
18. Her partner has a long daily commute. A commute is:
Section 2 — Vocabulary in Context
14 points
Choose the correct word from the word bank to complete each sentence. Each word is used once only.
Word Bank A (Questions 19–28)
cutthroatmoralesingled out
sustainabletransparencyundervalued
wholeheartedly
19. After years of hard work with no recognition, she felt deeply by her employer and began looking for a new role.
20. The team committed to the new strategy, putting in extra hours without a single complaint.
21. He was completely about the company's restructuring — nobody had taken the time to explain the changes to him.
22. After the redundancy announcements, staff dropped sharply and several key employees started looking elsewhere.
23. The atmosphere in the sales department had become , with colleagues undercutting each other and stealing clients.
24. The CEO promised total — every financial decision and contract would be shared openly with staff.
25. When the project failed, there was no clear : nobody could say exactly who was responsible for the errors.
26. She felt during the debrief — the manager kept directing every critical comment at her alone.
27. The new policy showed short-term results, but experts questioned whether the approach was truly in the long run.
28. The hardest part of introducing the new system was not the technology itself — it was getting from the team.
Word Bank B (Questions 29–32)
satisfyingsubtle
29. The feedback she delivered was so that several participants didn't even realise it was a form of criticism.
30. Naturally children tend to ask a great many questions and want to understand how everything works.
31. Being in a coaching session means paying close attention to both words and body language, without distraction.
32. She found the work deeply — it felt genuinely meaningful, and she returned home every evening feeling fulfilled.
Section 3 — Choose the Correct Preposition
14 points
Choose the correct preposition to complete each sentence.
33. She has always been exceptionally good managing conflict and keeping teams aligned.
34. After everything that had happened, he was still afraid raising the issue in front of senior management.
35. Several employees had been complaining the new shift patterns for months.
36. The success of the coaching programme depends entirely the level of commitment each participant brings.
37. After the incident, she suffered severe anxiety for several months before seeking help.
38. As a coach, she was entirely focused helping each client discover their own solutions.
39. She works a global HR firm and collaborates closely counterparts in six different countries.
40. Once the results were published, everyone became suddenly aware just how serious the problem really was.
41. I have always been deeply interested the psychology of organisational change and leadership.
42. She felt deeply proud what her team had achieved against such difficult odds.
43. He complained his colleague's behaviour the HR department immediately.
44. To be responsible a team of twelve people is both challenging and rewarding.
45. Instead of concentrating all the obstacles, try to focus on what is actually possible.
46. The whole team is deeply committed creating a more inclusive and transparent workplace culture.
Section 4 — Do / Make / Say / Tell / Let / Leave
12 points
These three pairs of verbs were recurring correction points in your sessions. Choose the correct verb for each context.
47. She an outstanding job presenting the survey results to the board.
48. Everyone mistakes at some point — what matters most is how you learn from them.
49. As a leader, your role is to help your team members their best under pressure.
50. Before the end of the week, the committee must a clear decision on the new policy.
51. She me that the project had already received senior approval.
52. Please something if you disagree — silence can easily be mistaken for agreement.
53. The manager the whole team that changes to the structure were coming in January.
54. He was genuinely surprised by what she . He hadn't expected that level of feedback.
55. You are not them express themselves freely in the sessions.
56. She him work completely independently — she had full trust in his judgement.
57. The cost of living in the city was so high it simply wasn't her save any money.
58. Could you the room for a few minutes? We need to discuss something privately.
Section 5 — Even Though vs Nevertheless vs Despite
10 points
These connectors were covered in detail in your December 2024 sessions. Choose the correct connector for each sentence. Remember: despite is always followed by a noun or noun phrase (no subject + verb).
59. She didn't fully agree with the decision; , she supported it publicly for the sake of the team.
60. he was completely exhausted, he stayed late to help the team finish the final report.
61. The competition was fierce and the odds were against them. , the team won the contract.
62. the instructions were confusing, most participants managed to complete the task correctly.
63. She disagreed with the approach; , she implemented it professionally and without complaint.
64. arriving late, he still managed to catch his connecting flight with seconds to spare.
65. The project ran significantly over budget. , the client expressed complete satisfaction with the result.
66. she works extremely long hours, she always makes time to support and check in on her team.
67. The task was complex and demanding. , she completed it without asking for any assistance.
68. his lack of formal experience, he handled the entire crisis with remarkable calm and professionalism.
Section 6 — Grammar: Agreements & Common Errors
15 points
These grammar points came up repeatedly in your 2024 sessions. Choose the correct option for each sentence.
69. After the announcement, nobody informed about what would happen next.
70. I don't understand about this new process — can you explain it from the beginning?
71. There are team members performance has improved significantly this quarter.
72. If I were to ask you a purely hypothetical question, I use “would”, not “will”.
73. She has been working on this project six months without a break.
74. She has been the team leader the company restructured in 2022.
75. I am used to under pressure — it genuinely doesn't affect my performance.
76. She speak so openly about her failures, but the coaching programme changed her mindset completely.
77. Those creative ideas originally came from colleagues — not from the management team.
78. The document contains very sensitive . Please treat it with the utmost discretion.
79. She asked the mentor for on how to handle the difficult client situation.
80. “Could you me about the deadline? I keep forgetting to check my calendar.”
81. “This information is not .” (The data is incorrect.)
82. “ about the assessment process is accurate in that report.” (All of it.)
83. She asked me to a suitable time for the next session.
Section 7 — Error Correction
12 points
Each sentence below contains one error. Choose the option that correctly fixes it.
84. Original: “She was enough confident to handle the criticism from senior management.”
85. Original: “He did a great work on the new onboarding programme.”
86. Original: “I don't understand nothing about what they are proposing.”
87. Original: “Nobody were informed about the redundancies before the announcement.”
88. Original: “She suggested to raise the issue at the next team meeting.”
89. Original: “He is used to work late on Fridays without complaining.”
90. Original: “She said me that the meeting had already been postponed.”
91. Original: “Even though the difficulty, she completed the entire project on time.”
92. Original: “I received many useful informations from the client survey.”
93. Original: “These original ideas came from colleagues of me.”
94. Original: “She checked all the data carefully and said she was true.”
95. Original: “I don't have nothing to add at this stage of the discussion.”
Section 8 — Pronunciation: Stress, Sounds & Tricky Words
20 points
Each word below appeared in your lesson notes marked with /word/. Choose the best answer for each question. (None of these appear in Part I.)
96. The word /heard/ (past tense of “hear”) — the “ear” vowel in “heard” sounds like the vowel in:
97. The word /profile/ — where is the main stress?
98. The word /musician/ — which syllable is stressed?
99. The word /musical/ — which syllable is stressed?
100. The word /genius/ — how many syllables does it have in standard British English?
101. The word /furniture/ — the main stress falls on:
102. The word /architecture/ — the primary stress is on:
103. The word /government/ — which pronunciation is correct in British English?
104. The word /assignment/ — the “i” in the second syllable sounds like the “i” in:
105. The word /diagnosed/ — the main stress falls on:
106. The word /practitioners/ — the main stress falls on:
107. The word /acknowledging/ — the teacher noted this as a pronunciation challenge. The main stress is on:
108. The word /security/ (as in “security guard”) — which syllable carries the main stress?
109. The word /unemployed/ — the main stress falls on:
110. The word /species/ — how are the letters “cie” pronounced?
111. The word /implement/ (/ˈɪm.plɪ.ment/) — the vowel in the second syllable (-ple-) sounds like the vowel in:
112. The word /ideal/ — where is the stress?
113. The teacher noted /suttle/ for “subtle”. This pronunciation hint tells us:
114. The word /title/ — the first vowel sounds like the vowel in:
115. The word /drawbacks/ — in the compound noun “drawbacks”, the main stress falls on:
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