Branch 3 — Exam Traps

Know the traps before they catch you

Grammar errors, confusable words, collocations, word formation, and key transformations — all the patterns EVI examiners rely on.

Ready to test yourself? Quick quiz on all trap categories.

Grammar Traps

Click any trap to expand it. Study the wrong vs. right patterns — these appear repeatedly in the exam.

Phrasal Verbs — Meaning Shifts

One verb, many meanings. The exam tests whether you can tell them apart in context.

Confusable Vocabulary Pairs

These are the trap words EVI uses to distinguish careful readers from guessers.

Collocations Bank

Wrong collocations are the most common source of errors. Learn these as fixed units.

Word Formation Patterns

Know the full family of each word. The exam gives you one form and tests another.

Linking Words — Function Reference

Each connector has a precise function. Using the wrong one changes the meaning entirely.

Exam Strategy

Ten things to check before you choose any answer.