HI 2 SAT 4-7 Total Questions

09/09/2016
HI 2 SAT 4-7
Most Correct Answers: #23
Total Questions: 58
Least Correct Answers: #41
1.Select the best definition for this idiom.

"to put a sock in it"
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To do your laundry.
1/17
To fix a leaking sink.
13/17
To stop talking.
0/17
To hit someone.

"to be caught with one's pants down"
13/17
To be unprepared.
0/17
To forget to put put your pants on.
2/17
To cheat on your girlfriend/boyfriend.
0/17
To loose all your money.

"to get along on a shoestring"
13/17
To manage with very little money.
0/17
To eat pasta every day.
2/17
To only have one pair of shoes.
0/17
When you fix everything with shoestrings.
4.Which quantifier fits best in the following sentence.

____________ businesspeople today prefer to dress casually.
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Most
2/17
Much

____________ companies would prefer not to change their dress code.
8/17
A number of
7/17
A great deal of
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______________ manager has to decide what is best for the company and its
employees.
1/17
All
13/17
Every

__________ company in New Zealand decided to try a "casual summer" because the
summers are always so hot!
9/17
One
6/17
Several
8.Read this conversation and decide which adjective best describes what the
MAN thinks.
F: What do you think of that suit?
M: Whoa! You've got to be kidding.
F: What do you mean? You think it's tacky?
M: It's not that it's tacky. It's just.... who wears anything like that anymore?!
F: Well, I guess you have a point there.
1/17
stylish
0/17
tacky
14/17
out of style
Female thinks.
M: Wow! Look at that dress!
F: Don't you find it a little strange?
M: Strange? Not at all. I think it's fantastic!
F: You've got to be kidding. The colors are way too bright.
M: I think it's beautiful.
F: I guess it's just not my style.
2/17
chic
0/17
old-fashioned
13/17
tacky
Man thinks.
M: Hey, what do you think of this tie?
F: It's kind of wild.
M: Really? Actually, I think it's pretty nice.
F: Well, to each his own.
M: I think I'm going to get it.
13/17
fashionable
0/17
out of style
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2/17
shocking
Female thinks.
F: Whoa! Check out those shoes!
M: Yeah. So?
F: They're incredible!
M: Really?
F: Yeah. You know everyone is wearing them now.
M: Hmm.
F: I don't care what you think. I'm getting them.
0/17
out of style
13/17
in style
2/17
striking
12.Choose the correct definition for:

self-confidence
0/17
the feeling of being sorry for oneself.
7/17
the belief that one has the ability to do things well.
0/17
tending to find fault with oneself
7/17
sure of oneself; not shy or nervous in social situations.

self-centered
14/17
interested only in oneself
1/17
the opinion one has about one's one abilities
0/17
worried about what one looks like
0/17
the feeling of being sorry for oneself

self-conscious
2/17
tending to find fault with oneself
5/17
worried about what one looks like or what other people think of one's appearance
7/17
the attitude or acceptance and approval of oneself
1/17
the belief that one has the ability to do things well

self-esteem
1/17
interested only in oneself
1/17
sure of oneself; not shy or nervous in social situations

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10/17
the attitude or acceptance and approval of oneself
2/17
the feeling of being sorry for oneself
16.Choose the best word or group of words to complete the sentence.

Throughout human history, most people have lived in _____________ areas.
9/17
rural
5/17
urban
1/17
suburban
17.Choose the best word or group of words to complete the sentence.

In the late twentieth century, _________ populations began to migrate in great
numbers to ________ areas.
0/17
rural, suburban
2/17
suburban, urban
2/17
urban, rural
11/17
rural, urban
18.In many developed countries, there has been a migration - but from ___________
areas to the ___________.
0/17
suburbs, rural
7/17
rural, urban
4/17
urban, suburbs
4/17
urban, rural
19.Choose the best meaning for each expression.

"I just can't keep up with the pace here"
10/17
Things move too fast for me here.
1/17
I love living here!
1/17
It really bothers me.
3/17
I prefer living in the city.
20.Choose the best meaning for each expression.

"I'm just a country boy at heart"
3/17
It really bothers me sometimes.
10/17
I prefer living in the country.
0/17
Things move too fast for me here.
2/17
I like living in the city.
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21.Choose the correct form of the combined statements. (Possessives with

gerunds)
They allow smoking. I'm not in favor of it.
4/17
I'm not in favor of they allowing smoking.
8/17
I'm not in favor of their allowing smoking.
3/17
I'm not in favor of smoking allowing they.
22.Choose the correct form of the sentence. (Possessives with gerunds)

He plays his MP3 player in the library. I don't appreciate that.
6/17
I don't appreciate his playing MP3 player in the library.
0/17
I don't appreciate they playing their MP3 player in the library.
9/17
I don't appreciate his playing his MP3 player in the library.
23.Choose the correct form of the sentence. (Possessives with gerunds)

My brother litters. I'm really annoyed by it.
15/17
I'm really annoyed by my brother's littering.
0/17
I'm really annoyed by their littering.
0/17
I'm really annoyed by they littering.
24.Read the attached article and answer the T/F question.

Canberra Suffers from a lack of culture and entertainment.
4/17
True
11/17
False

Transportation is a problem in Canberra.
0/17
True
15/17
False
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Canberra has high levels of pollution.
0/17
True
14/17
False

Housing is not a problem for most people in Canberra.
14/17
True
0/17
False

Crime is low in Canberra.
14/17
True
0/17
False
29.Match the vocabulary word to its definition.

adorable
3/17
exceptionally friendly and loving
0/17
easy to care for and inexpensive to keep
11/17
cute and charming
0/17
attentive to its owner; reliable

affectionate
10/17
1/17
cute and charming
2/17
easygoing; good with people and other pets

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1/17

loyal / devoted
1/17
12/17
1/17
easygoing
0/17

costly
14/17
expensive to buy and to take care of
0/17
unclean; makes a mess
0/17
time-consuming to take care of
0/17
violent; sometimes dangerous

filthy
1/17
0/17
violent; sometimes dangerous
1/17
harmful to furniture and other things
12/17

high maintenance
0/17
11/17
0/17
3/17
expensive to buy and to take care of
35.Choose the answer that best completes each sentence. (modals)

I _____________ have a pet parrot, but they are too high maintenance for me.
0/17
had better
12/17
would like to
0/17
am able to
2/17
should
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If you don't mind, I _____________ eat out tonight.
4/17
wouldn't
1/17
don't have to
5/17
would rather not
4/17
must not

______________ Hillary play the violin well?
0/17
Should
0/17
Must
2/17
May
12/17
Can

I'm sorry, but I ____________ come to the meeting tomorrow.
2/17
must not
9/17
won't be able to
3/17
couldn't
0/17
don't have to

Your sister's a tennis player? She ___________ be very athletic.
9/17
must
0/17
could
1/17
should
4/17
may

We _____________ go skiing this weekend. We haven't decided yet.
4/17
shouldn't
1/17
can't
1/17
had better not
8/17
might
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You ___________ feed the animals - it's agains the rules!
3/17
don't have to
8/17
might not
1/17
had better not
2/17
aren't able to

I ___________ take this class. It's required.
0/17
may
2/17
could
10/17
have to
2/17
can
43.Choose the best character trait to complete the sentence.

Don't be so __________ . When something sounds too good to be true , it usually is!
1/17
clever
2/17
sincere
7/17
gullible
4/17
wise

He is so ________ that he won't go out if his hair is a bit messy.
11/17
vain
2/17
selfish
0/17
gullible
0/17
clever

Carla is really open and ___________ . You can always trust her to say what she means.
13/17
sincere
0/17
mean
1/17
selfish
0/17
wise
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My parrot is so ____________ that he's learned how to say three new words this week.
3/17
wise
11/17
clever
0/17
gullible
0/17
sincere

My grandfather knew how to help me with my problems. He was really __________.
3/17
mean
0/17
sincere
2/17
clever
9/17
wise

It's normal for young children to be ____________ . They usually don't want other
children playing with their toys.
0/17
mean
11/17
selfish
2/17
gullible
1/17
vain

Our neighbor is really _______. When kids play in front of her house, she always yells
at them!
1/17
selfish
4/17
gullible
7/17
mean
2/17
vain
50.Read the advice on shopping in Tokyo. Then choose the correct word to
complete the statements.
___________ are the best places to find inexpensive souvenirs in Tokyo.
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12/17
100-yen shops
0/17
Ginza
0/17
Akihabara
1/17
Oriental Bazaar
Bargaining is generally not a part of Japanese shopping culture, but one place where
it's acceptable is ___________ .
2/17
Nakamise Shopping Arcade
0/17
the Ginza
10/17
the Akihabara district
1/17
100-yen shops
Prices are a bit steep here. If you're looking for a bargain, ______________ is probably
not the place to shop.
1/17
12/17
the Ginza
0/17
100-yen shops
0/17
At ___________________, you might find a plastic samurai swoard that's a steal in the
basement and a traditional kimono that's a good deal on the top floor.
0/17
the Ginza
9/17
Oriental Bazaar
3/17
1/17
100-yen shops
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To pick up a few souvenirs, try some local snacks, and do a little sightseeing at the
same time, _______________ is a good bet.
0/17
Ginza
2/17
Oriental Bazaar
0/17
11/17
55.Choose the correct vocabulary word to match the definition.

suggest that something is true; without saying or showing it directly.
2/17
endorse
10/17
imply
1/17
prove
0/17
promote

personally recommend a product in exchange for payment.
4/17
endorse
0/17
imply
2/17
prove
7/17
promote

make sure people know about a product in order to persuade them to buy it
4/17
endorse
3/17
imply
0/17
prove
6/17
promote

show that something is definitely true, especially by providing facts, information,
etc.
2/17
endorse
0/17
promote
9/17
prove
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2/17
imply
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09/09/2016

1.Select the best definition for this idiom.

To fix a leaking sink.

2.Select the best definition for this idiom.

To forget to put put your pants on.

To cheat on your girlfriend/boyfriend.

To loose all your money.

3.Select the best definition for this idiom.

To manage with very little money.

To eat pasta every day.

To only have one pair of shoes.

When you fix everything with shoestrings.

4.Which quantifier fits best in the following sentence.

5.Which quantifier fits best in the following sentence.

6.Which quantifier fits best in the following sentence.

7.Which quantifier fits best in the following sentence.

12.Choose the correct definition for:

the feeling of being sorry for oneself.

the belief that one has the ability to do things well.

tending to find fault with oneself

sure of oneself; not shy or nervous in social situations.

13.Choose the correct definition for:

interested only in oneself

the opinion one has about one's one abilities

worried about what one looks like

the feeling of being sorry for oneself

14.Choose the correct definition for:

tending to find fault with oneself

the attitude or acceptance and approval of oneself

the belief that one has the ability to do things well

15.Choose the correct definition for:

interested only in oneself

sure of oneself; not shy or nervous in social situations

the attitude or acceptance and approval of oneself

the feeling of being sorry for oneself

16.Choose the best word or group of words to complete the sentence.

17.Choose the best word or group of words to complete the sentence.

19.Choose the best meaning for each expression.

Things move too fast for me here.

I love living here!

It really bothers me.

I prefer living in the city.

20.Choose the best meaning for each expression.

It really bothers me sometimes.

I prefer living in the country.

Things move too fast for me here.

I like living in the city.

21.Choose the correct form of the combined statements. (Possessives with

I'm not in favor of they allowing smoking.

I'm not in favor of their allowing smoking.

I'm not in favor of smoking allowing they.

22.Choose the correct form of the sentence. (Possessives with gerunds)

I don't appreciate his playing MP3 player in the library.

I don't appreciate they playing their MP3 player in the library.

I don't appreciate his playing his MP3 player in the library.

23.Choose the correct form of the sentence. (Possessives with gerunds)

I'm really annoyed by my brother's littering.

I'm really annoyed by their littering.

I'm really annoyed by they littering.

24.Read the attached article and answer the T/F question.

25.Read the attached article and answer the T/F question.

26.Read the attached article and answer the T/F question.