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Aptis vocabulary practice test: Core, 25 questions

Aptis vocabulary practice test: the Core has 25 grammar and 25 vocabulary questions in 25 minutes, no account. Plus ten real questions with the full correct phrase and their success rate.

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Vocabulary is where the second most answers are lost. These ten are the ones our students miss most often; read the full phrase, not just the word.

Vocabulary · B2 · 30 answers · 13.3% got it right

She came ______ an interesting article online.

  • into
  • through
  • across
  • over

How it is said: She came ACROSS an interesting article online.

Vocabulary · B2 · 25 answers · 16.0% got it right

Make sure you ______ up your files regularly.

  • back
  • hold
  • keep
  • store

How it is said: Make sure you BACK up your files regularly.

Vocabulary · B2 · 23 answers · 17.4% got it right

'Pretend' means ______.

  • to assert
  • to claim to have
  • to propose
  • to act falsely

How it is said: 'Pretend' means TO ACT FALSELY.

Vocabulary · B2 · 28 answers · 17.9% got it right

Pay phones are ______ of the past in today's world of smartphones.

  • a history
  • a relic thing
  • a thing
  • something

How it is said: Pay phones are A THING of the past in today's world of smartphones.

Vocabulary · C1 · 21 answers · 19.0% got it right

The report ______ on the impact of climate change.

  • stretched
  • extended
  • elaborated
  • enlarged

How it is said: The report ELABORATED on the impact of climate change.

Vocabulary · C1 · 21 answers · 19.0% got it right

What does 'Clique' mean?

  • A type of small, fast boat, often used for racing.
  • A secret meeting or gathering, often for illegal or unauthorized purposes.
  • A small, decorative object used to fasten something, like a piece of clothing.
  • A group of people who spend time together and don’t want other people to join.

Answer: A group of people who spend time together and don’t want other people to join.

Vocabulary · B2 · 40 answers · 20.0% got it right

Applicants must ______ all requirements.

  • achieve
  • meet
  • reach
  • match

How it is said: Applicants must MEET all requirements.

Vocabulary · B2 · 34 answers · 23.5% got it right

Which collocation is correct? (hint: ...research)

  • carry out research
  • make research
  • do investigation studies
  • perform studies extensively

Answer: carry out research

Vocabulary · C2 · 25 answers · 24.0% got it right

The speaker ______ the audience with her eloquent presentation.

  • enthralled
  • interrupted
  • informed

How it is said: The speaker ENTHRALLED the audience with her eloquent presentation.

Vocabulary · B2 · 20 answers · 25.0% got it right

The deal ______ through because they couldn't agree.

  • broke
  • came
  • went
  • fell

How it is said: The deal FELL through because they couldn't agree.

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