Answers to Level Four

To go on to Level Five you have to score 8 out of 11...

1. Answer is (d) ought to.
Ought to is very similar in meaning to should. Will is not possible after the past tense (I thought). Had better would be correct but not would better.

2. Answer is (c) pains.
Pains collocates with terrible and in my chest.

3. Answer is (b) just lately.
This is an expression, used with the present perfect continuous. The other expressions are inappropriate in this sentence.

4. Answer is (d) trouble breathing.
Problems breathing and difficulty or difficulties breathing would also be correct.

5. Answer is (a) have a look at you.
Give you an examination and Give you a check-up would also be possible.

6. Answer is (d) stand.
Stand collocates with on the scales. The other three verbs are not possible in this context.

7. Answer is (d) you went.
It's time + past simple is a fixed expression used to give advice or make a suggestion.

8. Answer is (c) down on.
The phrasal verb cut down on means eat less. Cut out (without on) would also be possible, meaning stop eating completely.

9. Answer is (c) up.
To take up doing something means to start a new hobby or interest.

10. Answer is (c) tests.
A check-up would also be correct, but not checks. The other two options are not used in this context.

11. Answer is (d) through.
This is a fixed expression and means as soon as the appointment arrives.