C2 Placement Test


Section 1: Grammar


Choose the correct option to complete the sentence:

1. He was accused of ___ the company's funds.

embezzling
to embezzle
having embezzled

2. I would have called you if I ___ your number.

had
had had
have

3. It’s imperative that the application form ___ by tomorrow.

submitted
submits
be submitted

4. No sooner ___ than it started to rain heavily.

had we arrived
we had arrived
we arrived

5. By the time you read this, I ___ the country.

will leave
will have left
would leave

Section 2: Vocabulary


Match the words with their definitions:

1. Precipitate

To cause to happen suddenly
To delay
To prevent

2. Obsequious

Disobedient
Overly submissive and eager to please
Independent

3. Assiduous

Showing great care and perseverance
Lazy and neglectful
Quick and superficial

4. Ephemeral

Eternal
Common
Lasting for a very short time

5. Alacrity

Hesitation
Eagerness
Indifference