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Circle the correct answer.

1.
James is leaving right now.
a. tomorrow
c. later
b. soon
d. immediately
2.

Do you mind if I open the window?

a. I dont see her.
c. I dont hear her.
b. I dont care.
d. I dont drink.

3.

She asked me to keep an eye on her purse.

a. cancel it
c. watch it
b. denote it
d. give it a hand

4.

He bought tickets for the game in advance.

a. He bought tickets before the game.
b. He bought tickets after the game.
c. He bought tickets during the game.
d. He paid more for the tickets.

5.

Mary asked me to give her a hand. She wanted me to _____.

a. pay her
c. help her
b. hold her gloves
d. shake her hand.

6.

Drop in Saturday. What did he say?

a. visit a short time c. bring him a gift
b. take him home
d. let a package fall

7.

Carl is going to call Clyde up. He is going to _____.

a. say his name
c. telephone him
b. visit him
d. give him a ride

8.

Bill loosened his tie. Why did he do it?

a. Because it was dirty.
c. Because it was too tight.
b. Because it was old.
d. Because it was ripped.

9.

Tom left his lane. What did he leave?

a. his part of the city
c. his part of the road
b. his part of the office
d. his part of the house

10.

The instructor explained the article to the students.

a. He assigned the article. c. He made it clear.
b. He showed the article. d. He made it available.

11.

Lt. Smith was concerned about the health of his men.

a. He knew they were in good health.
b. He wasnt interested in their health.
c. He was uneasy about their health.
d. He was satisfied with their health.

12.

He bought a present. His is going to _____.

a. use it at home
c. give it to someone
b. eat it for dinner d. put it on his hair

13.

He told the men to dismount the tires.

He wanted them to _____.
a. inflate them
c. take them of
b. put them of
d. fix them
Ali is from a tropical country. He is from _____.

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a. cold, dry county c. warm, dry country
b. hot, humid country
d. cool, damp country
15.

Perhaps he will come.

a. He may or may not come.
b. He cant come.

c. He does not want to come.

d. He definitely will come.

16.

Clara works for a chemical company. What do they produce?

a. processed foods
b. acids and gases
c. cars and trucks
d. electric power

17.

Mary needs some bits of paper. What does she need?

a. small pieces of paper
c. large boxes of paper
b. clean sheets of paper
d. diferent kinds of paper

18.

Mr. Jones condition is critical.

a. serious
c. very good
b. admirable
d. typical

19.

The pilot changed his flight plans because of unfavorable

a. weather conditions were unknown
b. weather conditions were suitable
c. weather conditions were unfavorable
d. weather conditions were average

20.

Sara avoided Jim at the party.

a. She stayed away from him.
b. She asked him a question.

conditions.

c. She gave him a present.

d. She does things for him.

21.

He bought a new battery. What did he buy?

a. a device for storing electricity
b. a device for pumping fuel
c. a device for filtering oil
d. a device for changing tires

22.

His car has hydraulic power. How is the power transmitted?

a. by heat
c. through gears
b. by liquid
d. through water

23.

He catches on very quickly.

a. He learns fast.
c. He knows how to catch a ball.
b. He earns money.
d. He pumps water.

24.

Jane picked out the red dress.

a. She ironed one.
c. She threw one.
b. She chose one.
d. She returned one.

25.

Lets go to the dance tonight.

a. He suggested we go.
c. He did not want us to go.
b. He commanded us to go. d. He was afraid we would go.

26.

We are looking forward to her visit.

a. We are sorry she cant come.
b. We dont want to see her.
c. We want to see her.
d. We are hoping she wont come.

27.

Look me up when you arrive.

a. Give me a ride.
b. Put your head in my window.

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c. Find and visit me.
d. Climb to my balcony.
28.

John missed the point.

a. John didnt understand.
b. John understood clearly.
c. He didnt get an appointment.
d. He sharpened his new pencil.

29.

Bill put his finger on the problem.

a. He touched a lever.
b. He found what was wrong.
c. He turned on the switch.
d. He took a nap.

30.

He ran into many of his old friends at the party.

a. He hit all his friends.
b. He met many friends.
c. He drove many friends.
d. He avoided many friends.

31.

Mrs. Jones said her job was just routine.

a. She earns a lot of money.
b. She always does the same thing.
c. She enjoys what she does.
d. She thinks it is hard work.

32.

The soccer game was played in a drizzle.

a. played in a high wind
c. played in a gymnasium
c. played in a light rain
d. played in an open field

33.

They are the same size.

a. Their shape is the same. c. They are the same color.
b. They measure the same. d. They are both strong.

34.

Ill
a.
b.
c.
d.

35.

Dont forget to include Mike in the party.

a. Send Mike an invitation.
b. Forget about Mike.
c. Dont invite Mike
d. Remember to call Mike.

36.

He couldnt aford to buy a new car.

a. He couldnt resist buying a car.
b. He couldnt decide to buy a car.
c. He didnt have the money to buy a car.

37.

Bob didnt bother Ben.

a. He didnt like Ben.
b. He didnt go near Ben.

38.

have to agree with Jack on this.

Ill have to talk to Jack.
I think Jack is correct.
Ill have to argue with Jack.
I dont think Jack understands.

c. He didnt pay Ben.

d. He didnt trust Ben.

I must disagree with Frank.

a. I like Franks idea.
b. Frank seems confused.
c. I dont think his idea is good.

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d. I must discuss the matter with Frank.
39.

Sharon participated in the activities.

a. She was against the activity.
b. She watched the activity.
c. She avoided the activity.
d. She was in the activity.

40.

Joe met Albert by accident.

a. met him by invitation
c. met him by chance
b. met him by appointment d. met him by choice

41.

Turn the screw clockwise to tighten it.

a. Turn it to the right.
c. Turn it up.
b. Turn it to the left.
d. Turn it under.

42.

It is compulsory that they learn English.

a. They must learn it.
c. They cant learn it.
b. They should learn it.
d. They dont want to learn it.

43.

Most children are curious.

a. They want to know about things.
b. They have no interest in things.
c. They like to play.

44.

The balloon expanded when they inflated it.

a. It got smaller.
c. It got larger.
b. It blew apart.
d. It sailed away.

45.

This material is flammable.

a. It will break easily.
c. It is very large.
b. It will burn easily.
d. It will cost a lot.

46.

I must obtain one of those.

a. swirl one
b. get one

c. make one
d. fly one

47.

He is at the hangar.
a. place where planes land
b. place where the base headquarters is
c. place where planes are kept
d. place where supplies are kept

48.

He doesnt have a good system for studying.

a. He needs more time.
b. He needs more money.
c. He needs better methods.
d. He needs better opportunities.