Practice Pre-Quiz #1 (CAE 2025)

The company’s attempt to launch the new product was __________ by unexpected supply chain issues.

• THWARTED

• STEMMED

• RISEN

Scientists have finally __________ new evidence that proves their theory.

• BROUGHT TO LIGHT

• COME UP AGAINST

• LEFT NOTHING TO CHANCE

She was ________ the verge of a breakthrough in her research when funding was cut.

• ON

• IN

• AT

Despite the difficulties, the athlete managed to __________ to the challenge and win the match.

• COME

• RISE

• TAKE

With so many mistakes in the report, there’s __________ it will be approved.

• EVERY LIKELIHOOD

• LITTLE CHANCE

• A DISTINCT POSSIBILITY

His plans to study abroad were thwarted __________ visa issues, forcing him to stay in his home country.

The scientist made sure to leave __________ to chance by double-checking every measurement before presenting her findings.

Their difficulties in the project stemmed __________ a lack of experience rather than bad luck.

After years of hard work, she is __________ the success of publishing her first novel.

• ENJOYED

• REALISED

• IMPROVED

She was so close to winning the race when she tripped.

VERGE
She ____________ the race when she tripped.