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