File 3B Grammar and Vocabulary - English File Advanced Plus C1.2

Question 1

A futile or pointless pursuit with no chance of success

Accepted Answer

wild goose chase

Question 2

After a breakup, saying "……… riddance" brought relief

Accepted Answer

good

Question 3

Never in the field of human conflict ………. owed by so many to so few

Accepted Answer

was so much

Question 4

……… that we have extended its run by another month

Accepted Answer

Such is the popularity of the exhibit

Question 5

…….. no means should you underestimate your opponent

Accepted Answer

by

Question 6

Which phrase can go at the beginning of an inverted sentence?

Accepted Answer

in no way

Question 7

Grades aren't the ………; personal growth and a love for learning are equally important.

Accepted Answer

be-all and end-all

Question 8

We may need to use an auxiliary verb like do or did to create a negative inversion

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

No sooner had the alarm sounded …….. everyone evacuated the building orderly

Accepted Answer

than

Question 10

After the scary movie, I could not ……… all night

Accepted Answer

sleep a wink

Question 11

Hope can ...... into thin air when faced with despair

Accepted Answer

vanish

Question 12

Which verb usually follows an inversion beginning with “Little”?

Accepted Answer

realize

Question 13

The small cafe lacked ……… room for the weekend brunch rush

Accepted Answer

elbow

Question 14

……… should privacy be compromised for the sake of convenience

Accepted Answer

At no time

Question 15

To accomplish something quickly in a single action or event

Accepted Answer

in one fell swoop

Question 16

After the storm, the damaged ship was ……...

Accepted Answer

a sorry sight

Questions 16