Question

For questions 26 - 30 choose the best alternative A or B. 26. Colin intended to do a lot of walking in Wales, so he packed some sensible (A)/sensitive (B) outdoor clothes. 27. She was a very conscious (A)/conscientious (B) student and attended all her lectures. 28. Can you say (A)/tell (B) the difference between these two photographs? 29. Scientists are investigating the ways in which the oceans affect (A)/effect (B) the climate. 30. Every year he was supposed to go to Tokyo, and every year he could think of excuses for not making the journey (A)/travel (B).

Answer 1

26.A 27.A 28.B 29.A 30.A

Answer 2

Here are my answers to the questions:

26. Colin intended to do a lot of walking in Wales, so he packed some sensible (A) outdoor clothes. Sensible clothes or shoes are practical instead of attractive or fashionable.

27. She was a very conscientious (B) student and attended all her lectures. Conscientious means wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.

28. Can you tell (B) the difference between these two photographs? Tell is usually followed by someone something, while say is usually followed by something.

29. Scientists are investigating the ways in which the oceans affect (A) the climate. Affect is a verb meaning to act on or produce a change in someone or something, while effect is a noun meaning a result or consequence.

30. Every year he was supposed to go to Tokyo, and every year he could think of excuses for not making the journey (A). Journey is a noun meaning one piece of travel, usually a long distance, while travel is a verb meaning to be on a journey, or a noun meaning the act of traveling.say vs tell