Use of English · Part 2
Open cloze. Read the text and write one word in each gap. The missing words are mostly grammar words, fixed phrases and linkers.
About C1 Advanced Use of English Part 2
- Task: Open cloze – a short text with 8 gaps; you write one word in each gap (there are no options). 1 mark per question.
- What it tests: grammar words: articles, prepositions, pronouns, auxiliary verbs, linkers, quantifiers and the parts of phrasal verbs and fixed phrases.
- Suggested time: about 8 minutes.
How to do it
- Read the whole text before you start, then read the sentences around each gap.
- Decide what kind of word is missing: a preposition, an article, an auxiliary verb, a linker…
- Write only one word. A contraction such as "don't" counts as two words.
- Check your spelling: a word spelt wrongly scores no marks.
Example
Many of us pride ourselves ____ being able to do several things at once.
Answer: on. 'Pride yourself on' something means to be proud of an ability you have.
Frequent questions
What is C1 Advanced Use of English Part 2?
Open cloze: a short text with 8 gaps; you write one word in each gap (there are no options). 1 mark per question.
How long should I spend on Use of English Part 2?
We suggest about 8 minutes, so that you have enough time for the whole Reading and Use of English paper (1 hour 30 minutes).
Is this C1 Advanced practice free?
Yes. You can start straight away without an account, and a free Levoop account opens every exercise and saves your progress. Only the AI feedback on your Writing and Speaking is paid, and you can try both for free.
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