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Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE)

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Grammar

The board insisted that every proposal ___ reviewed by an independent auditor.

  1. Ais
  2. Bwould be
  3. Cwas
  4. DbeCorrect

Why: After the mandative verb 'insist that', the subjunctive uses the base form 'be' for all persons, regardless of the subject. 'Is' and 'was' are indicative and incorrect here.

Vocabulary in Context

Whether the fee is refundable remains a ___ point among the lawyers.

  1. Anull
  2. Bmute
  3. Cvoid
  4. DmootCorrect

Why: 'A moot point' is one that is debatable or unresolved. 'Mute' (silent) is a common misspelling/confusion but is incorrect here.

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Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), by the numbers.

SectionsGrammar · Vocabulary in Context · Word Formation · Prepositions & Articles · Error Correction
Our bank22 questions · updated August 2026Written from Cambridge English / Cambridge University Press & Assessment
LanguagesEnglish
SourceCambridge English / Cambridge University Press & Assessment
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