OOPT Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. A text reads: 'The new policy was met with skepticism by employees.' What does this tell us about the employees' reaction? → They were doubtful or unconvinced about the policy.
2. After the long flight and the delay at the airport, I was ______ exhausted and just wanted to go to bed. → absolutely
3. What type of clause is underlined in: 'I left early [because the meeting ran long]'? → Adverbial clause
4. What sort of phrase does the following statement contain? JK, my boyfriend, is a great man! → Textspeak
5. Which sentence correctly uses a fronted adverbial? → Quietly, she entered the room.
6. Choose the correct modal: 'The lights are on. She ___ be home.' → must
7. Which sentence correctly uses the subjunctive mood? → The committee insisted that he submit his report by Friday.
8. Complete: 'I wish I ___ speak Spanish fluently.' → could
9. A friend says, 'You're brave for wearing that outfit.' What is the most likely implied meaning? → Your outfit is unusual or unflattering.
10. The suspect is reported _____ the city last night. → to have left
11. Which prefix creates the word meaning 'to write again'? → rewrite
12. Choose the correct form: 'She showed great _______ in solving the puzzle quickly.' → cleverness
13. I wish I _____ harder when I was in school. → had studied
14. You seem pale. You had better _______ a doctor. → consult
15. Which sentence demonstrates correct use of a conditional structure? → If she studies, she will pass.
16. Choose the word that fits: 'The new policy was met with wide _______ from the public.' → approval
17. His argument was completely ______ and failed to convince anyone on the committee. → illogical
18. Choose the sentence that expresses a mixed conditional: a past unfulfilled condition with a present consequence. → If she had studied medicine, she would be a doctor now.
19. The children were ___ by their grandfather's fascinating stories. → drawn in
20. Complete: 'By the time the guests arrive, I ___ cooking.' (future action completed before another future event) → will have finished
21. What does this conditional express? 'Even if you apologised, she wouldn't forgive you.' → A hypothetical present situation
22. Choose the correct article: 'He wants to be ___ engineer.' → an
23. Choose the correct conditional: '___ harder, she would have passed the exam.' → If she had studied
24. Select the correct sentence about future plans. → I am going to visit my grandmother.
25. Complete with the correct collocation: 'The government needs to ___ action on climate change.' → take
26. Select the correct reported speech: He said, 'I will call you tomorrow.' → He said he would call me the next day.
27. Someone says, 'Not everyone could pull off that hairstyle.' What do they most likely mean? → The hairstyle suits the person despite being unusual.
28. Despite the initial challenges, he was determined to ______ with his plan to start a new company. → go ahead
29. Which determiner best completes the sentence? '___ of my colleagues speaks French.' → Each
30. Complete the third conditional: 'They _____ the game if their best player _____ injured.' → would have won / hadn't been