Cambridge B2 First (FCE) — All Questions

Despite the difficulties, they finally succeeded ___ finishing the project.

• a.at
• b.in✓
• c.to
• d.on

The verb 'succeed' is followed by 'in' + gerund. 'Succeed to' is a common error.

The manager accused the intern ___ leaking confidential data.

• a.with
• b.for
• c.of✓
• d.on

'Accuse someone of (doing) something' is the fixed pattern. Note the contrast with 'blame someone for'.

After the accident he had to go to ___ hospital for a week.

• a.the
• b.a
• c.(no article)✓
• d.that

For the purpose of treatment we say 'go to hospital' with no article (British usage). 'The hospital' would refer to a specific building as a place, not the patient's stay.

I'm not sure she's capable ___ handling so much pressure.

• a.to
• b.of✓
• c.for
• d.in

The adjective 'capable' is followed by 'of' + gerund/noun. 'Capable to' is incorrect.