Road To Grammar All 365 Exercises Together PDF

Topic 1 Adjectives and Prepositions
1 Ronald is particularly fond ____ jelly beans.

A| of B| at C| on
2 Shirley is keen ____ horses.

A| on B| to C| with
3 I am only interested ______ making money, baby.

A| with B| to C| in
4 Mr. Goodson is good _____ basketball.

A| about B| at C| on
5 I am absolutely fascinated ______ nature.

A| for B| about C| by
6 Gary is terrified _______ spiders.

A| of B| with C| to
7 I am annoyed ________ her attitude.

A| with B| for C| against
8 What are you afraid ______?

A| to B| with C| of
9 He is really shy ______ girls.

A| at B| with C| for
10 The taste is different _________ what I had expected.

A| with B| from C| about
11 Im addicted _____ these sweets. I love them!

A| at B| on C| to
12 You should be ashamed _____ your behavior!

A| of B| from C| to
13 Are you aware _____ the new guidelines?

A| of B| to C| on
14 Im so jealous _____ her new cellphone!

A| of B| with C| at
15 People are getting fed up _____ these high prices.

A| with B| on C| for
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16 His mother was so proud _____ him when he got into Harvard.
A| of B| to C| with
17 Im used _____ spicy curries. I once lived in Sri Lanka for a year.
A| at B| with C| to
18 Whats wrong _____ this tap? I cant turn it off.

A| with B| on C| for
19 Hes really bad _____ tennis. Youll beat him easily.

A| with B| at C| for
20 Im rather impressed _____ the new BMW.

A| for B| with C| to
21 Are you related _____ Mr. Smithers?

A| to B| on C| at
22 Im really sensitive _____ loud noises.

A| to B| from C| on
23 This safe is full _____ cash.

A| of B| with C| at
24 Well keep you safe _____ harm.

A| with B| at C| from
25 Australia is famous _____ kangaroos and other odd creatures.

A| on B| for C| with
Answer Key:
1| A 2| A 3| C 4| B 5| C 6| A 7| A 8| C 9| B 10| B 11| C 12| A 13| A 14| A 15| A
16| A 17| C 18| A 19| B 20| B 21| A 22| A 23| A 24| C 25| B
Topic 2 Adjective or Noun?
1 Which word is an adjective?

A| difference B| differ C| different

A| body B| fitness C| healthy

A| agreeable B| agreement C| agree
4 Which word is a noun?

A| confident B| confide C| confidence

A| joy B| happy C| glad

A| equipped B| equipment C| equip
7 Which word can be an adjective?

A| confused B| confusion C| confuse

A| hopeless B| hope C| hopeful
9 The birth of my first child brought me great _____.

A| joy B| happy C| glad
10 I am very _____ that I will succeed.

A| confident B| confidence C| confide
11 Im so _____ to finally meet you.

A| glad B| joy C| happiness

A| fear B| frightened C| scared
13 Which word is Not a noun?

A| honor B| honest C| honesty
14 Dont let _____ stand in your way.

A| frightened B| fear C| scared
15 It is a great _____ to finally meet you.

A| honesty B| honor C| honorable
A| late B| actual C| lateness

A| real B| realistic C| reality

A| evaluation B| valuable C| value

A| late B| lately C| lateness
20 You have to wake up and face the ____________.

A| reality B| real C| realistic
21 These features actually add ____________ to the product.

A| valuable B| evaluate C| value
22 This piece of work looks _________.

A| familiarity B| familiar C| family
23 Pamela is actually a very ______________ person.

A| cooperation B| cooperative C| co-operate
24 Which word is NOT an adjective?

A| good-looking B| sweet C| feeling
25 The old woman had great ____________ in her eyes.

A| sadly B| sad C| sadness
Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| A 4| C 5| A 6| B 7| A 8| B 9| A 10| A 11| A 12| A 13| B 14| B 15| B
16| C 17| C 18| B 19| A 20| A 21| C 22| B 23| B 24| C 25| C
Topic 3 Adjectives with -ed and -ing
1 The monster is ___________.

A| frightened B| frightening
2 I felt __________ when I saw the monster.

A| frightened B| frightening
3 Little Joe was getting ____________ during the class.

A| bored B| boring
4 He reckoned that the class was ________.

A| bored B| boring
5 It's so _________ when the elevator breaks down.

A| annoyed B| annoying
6 George gets so __________ when the elevator breaks down.

A| annoying B| annoyed
7 What an ___________ sight!

A| amazing B| amazed
8 George was ____________ at the news.

A| amazed B| amazable
9 What an ___________ time we had!

A| exciting B| excited
10 George gets very _________ when there's a war.

A| exciting B| excited
11 That was such an _______ trip!

A| exhausted B| exhausting
12 Pete was _______ after running the marathon.

A| exhausting B| exhausted
13 The poor kitten was _______ during the thunderstorm.

A| terrified B| terrifying
14 It was a _______ experience for the kitten.

A| terrified B| terrifying
15 It was so _______ when I tripped and fell during the awards ceremony!
A| embarrassed B| embarrassing
16 I felt so _______ when I spilled chocolate sauce on my blouse.
A| embarrassing B| embarrassed
17 This chapter of our course is so _______.

A| confusing B| confused
18 She is _______ and she doesnt know where to go.

A| confused B| confusing
19 I am _______ that you didnt visit the Vatican when you were in Rome.
A| surprising B| surprised
20 The movie has such a _______ ending.

A| surprising B| surprised
21 I was _______ to find my front door wide open.

A| alarming B| alarmed
22 There is an _______ number of unemployed people in this region.

A| alarmed B| alarming
23 The lights and music were _______.

A| overwhelmed B| overwhelming
24 Jenny was _______ by the number of fans who turned up.

A| overwhelmed B| overwhelming
25 Joe was _______ by the commotion going on outside.

A| distracted B| distracting
26 Its really _______ when your phone rings every two minutes.
A| distracted B| distracting
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| A 4| B 5| B 6| B 7| A 8| A 9| A 10| B 11| B 12| B 13| A 14| B 15| B
16| B 17| A 18| A 19| B 20| A 21| B 22| B 23| B 24| A 25| A 26| B

Topic4Adverbs
1Whichofthefollowingwordsisanadverb?
A|happilyB|happyC|happiness
2Whichofthefollowingwordsisanadverb?
A|prettilyB|prettyC|prettiness
3Georgepulledouthisguns_________.
A|quicklyB|quickC|quickestly
4They________gowherenoonehasgonebefore.
A|boldlyB|boldC|boldestly
5Whichsentenceiscorrect?
A|Shequicklyrantothestore.B|Sheranquicklytothestore.C|AandB
6____________,heneverreturnedfromthewar.
A|UnfortunateB|UnfortunatelyC|Fortunate
7Sammyeatsso_______.
A|fastB|fastlyC|fasterly
8Pauline__________tookdownthevolunteers'names.
A|hurrylyB|hurriedlyC|hurry
9Benwhispered_________inJerry'sear.
A|softestB|softC|softly
10Whichsentenceiscorrect?
A|Youprofessionallysodoit.B|Youdoitsoprofessionally.C|AandB
11Fantasiasingsreally________.
A|goodB|wellC|goodly
12Williamsingsreally_________.
A|worselyB|badlyC|bad
13Anadverbcandescribe_______.
A|anadjectiveB|averbC|AandB
14Petesingsso_______.
A|badderB|badlyC|bad
15Theballrolled_______downthehill.
A|slowlyB|slowC|slower

AnswerKey:
1|A2|A3|A4|A5|C6|B7|A8|B9|C10|B11|B12|B13|C14|B15|A
Topic 5 Adverbs 2
1 Which word is an adverb?

A| ran B| gone C| quietly
2 Which word is sometimes an adverb?

A| fast B| round C| big
3 The princess was __________ dressed.

A| beautiful B| beautifully C| A or B
4 _____________, Frank crossed the desert on foot.

A| Incredible B| Credibly C| Incredibly
5 Frank was ____________ fortunate to survive.

A| amazingly B| amazing C| more amazingly
6 In which sentence does an adverb describe an adjective?

A| You're not moving slowly enough.
B| She rushed quickly to the store.
C| She was definitely elegant.
7 The meeting voted _____________ to remove the chairman.

A| unanimously B| unanimous C| A or B
8 You're not _______________.

A| appropriately dressed B| dressed appropriately C| A or B
9 I can swim ________ than you can.

A| fartherly B| furtherly C| farther
10 She cooks __________ than her sister does.

A| better B| more well C| well
11 He is a good employee. He works ______.

A| hard B| hardly
12 He is a terrible employee. He ______ does any work.

A| hard B| hardly
13 Beth ______ loves to eat chocolate brownies.

A| extremely B| really C| very
14 Jacks wife is ______.

A| real pretty B| real prettily C| really pretty
15 ______, I dont believe any of your stories.
A| Openly B| Readily C| Frankly
16 You look really _______ in that dress.

A| pretty B| prettily C| A or B
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| B 4| C 5| A 6| C 7| A 8| C 9| C 10| A 11| A 12| B 13| B 14| C 15| C
16| A
Topic 6 Adverbs of Frequency
1 Which is the correct spelling?

A| Occasionally B| Ocassionaly C| Occassionaly
2 Seldom is most similar to ___________.

A| frequently B| sometimes C| occasionally
3 Frequently is most similar to ____________.

A| sometimes B| seldom C| often
4 I ____________ listen to jazz in my jeep.

A| sometime B| 'sometime' or 'sometimes' C| sometimes
5 Why don't you come up and see me ___________?

A| sometime B| sometimes C| 'sometime' or 'sometimes'
6 Joanna only ____________ suffers from migraines.

A| frequently B| occasionally C| never
7 The thing I don't like about George is that he ___________ gets into fights.
A| seldom B| always C| never
8 Tom is not ____________ late.

A| normally B| 'normally' or 'usually' C| usually
9 I'm not a vegetarian, but I _________ eat meat.

A| rarely B| regularly C| always
10 Bill has fast food quite _________.

A| often B| usual C| sometimes
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| C 4| C 5| A 6| B 7| B 8| B 9| A 10| A
Topic 7 Adverbs of Viewpoint
1 ___________, his pneumonia became worse.

A| Unfortunately B| Fortunately C| Commonly
2 __________, I think he deserves another chance.

A| Fortunately B| Usually C| Personally
3 ___________, I don't know who took the money

A| Fundamentally B| Honestly C| Usually
4 ___________, you have two choices.

A| Basically B| Obviously C| Quickly
5 ___________, you won't find any eskimos in the desert.

A| Personally B| Obviously C| Unfortunately
6 __________, Jack is the best man for the job.

A| Unclearly B| Personally C| Clearly
7 ___________, they were planning a surprise birthday party.

A| Surprisingly B| Secretly C| Certainly
8 ___________, the cops didn't say anything about the loud music.
A| Recently B| Elderly C| Surprisingly
9 _________, time travel has been proven possible

A| Theoretically B| Surprisingly C| Secretly
10 __________, time travel is impossible.

A| Practically B| Mostly C| Secretly
11 ______, I dont think he stands a chance of winning.

A| Frankly B| Fundamentally C| Commonly
12 ______, people are spending more and more time online.

A| Usually B| Increasingly C| Practically
13 ______, Australia has unique terrain.

A| Geographically B| Nominally C| Hopefully
14 ______, our daughter will make us proud.

A| Hopingly B| Hopefully C| Hopely
15 ______, he landed safely, but he hasnt called yet.

A| Presumably B| Truthfully C| Originally
16 ______, I didnt cheat on the exam.
A| Truthfully B| Intentionally C| Originally
17 ______, Hassan will no longer be joining us on the show.

A| Intentionally B| Nominally C| Sadly
18 ______, this was meant to be my wifes car.

A| Happily B| Originally C| Sadly
19 ______, Sarah put the matches where the kids couldnt reach them.
A| Truthfully B| Astonishingly C| Wisely
20 ______, Pete left the water running.

A| Commonly B| Nominally C| Unintentionally
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| B 4| A 5| B 6| C 7| B 8| C 9| A 10| A 11| A 12| B 13| A 14| B 15| A
16| A 17| C 18| B 19| C 20| C
Topic 8 Adverbial Phrases
1 _______ the time, he eats out.

A| None B| During C| Much of
2 ______________, he kept the money he found.

A| Surprise B| Not surprisingly C| Not surprise
3 As often _______, you'll find him on the Internet.

A| as spring B| as not C| as that
4 She grows her own veggies as much __________.

A| as likely B| as possible C| as not
5 As long as____________, you can stay out late.

A| you are B| you can eighteen C| you are over eighteen
6 __________, she shops every day.

A| During the sales season B| When the sales season C| Often the sales season
7 George quit _____________.

A| to giving notice B| without as much C| without giving notice
8 Tony can eat four chili dogs __________________.

A| in less than that B| in less than time C| in less than five minutes
9 George looked good _____________.

A| during the show B| when the time C| when the show
10 She performed ____________.

A| enough well B| well enough C| A and B
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| B 4| B 5| C 6| A 7| C 8| C 9| A 10| B
Topic 9 Agreeing and Disagreeing
1 Which is correct?
A| I am agree with you B| I agree with you C| I agreeing with you
2 Which is correct?
A| I don't agree B| I not agreeing C| I am not agree
3 The opposite of agree is __________.

A| unagree B| nonagree C| disagree
4 Which phrase is the most polite?

A| You're wrong B| I'm afraid I can't quite agree C| I can't quite agree
5 Which phrase means 'I agree with you'?

A| I'm around you B| I'm against you C| I'm with you
6 Which phrase does NOT show agreement?

A| I think that's a terrific idea.
B| I think that's a fantastic idea.
C| I think that's a terrible idea.
7 We can show disagreement by asking ...

A| Are you sure that's a good idea?
B| Don't you think your idea is wrong?
C| Don't you understand that you're wrong?
8 We can encourage someone by saying ...

A| Big deal! B| Great idea! C| Big idea!
9 Which sentence is NOT polite?

A| I'm afraid I disagree. B| You're wrong again. C| I disagree.
10 When everyone in a group agrees, that is called a ___________.

A| by-election B| consensus C| quorum
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| C 4| B 5| C 6| C 7| A 8| B 9| B 10| B
Topic 10 Airport Vocabulary
1 You meet someone at the ______________ section.

A| departures B| customs C| arrivals
2 You leave via the ________________ gate.

A| departures B| arrivals C| customs
3 At the ___________ section, an officer may check your bags.

A| boarding gate B| arrivals C| customs
4 At the ___________ section, an officer may check your passport.

A| customs B| boarding gate C| immigration
5 When you get onto the plane, you _________ it.

A| mount B| hop C| board
6 The place where you wait to get on the plane is the ____________ area.
A| mounting B| check-in C| boarding
7 When you first arrive at the airport, you need to ___________.

A| check in B| check out C| check
8 When you check in, you exchange your ticket for _____________.
A| money B| luggage C| a boarding pass
9 The plane has to ___________ to leave the ground.

A| take off B| fly up C| take out
10 The plane has to _________ when you reach your destination.

A| drop in B| fall down C| land
11 The people who serve you on a plane are called _____.

A| flight waiters B| flight service C| flight attendants
12 The flight attendants are also called the ______.

A| cabin waiters B| cabin servants C| cabin crew
13 A patch of rough air is called ______.

A| opulence B| bad air C| turbulence
14 We have reached _______ of 10,000 feet.

A| an altitude B| an attitude
15 Which word is uncountable?

A| bag B| suitcase C| luggage
16 Which is correct?
A| This luggages is really heavy. B| This luggage is really heavy. C| These luggages are really
heavy.
17 Most larger airports have several sections called ______.

A| terminals B| pots C| regions
18 Would you like a window seat or an ______ seat?

A| isle B| island C| aisle
19 What should you ask someone when welcoming them at the airport?
A| How was your flying? B| How was your flight? C| How did your flight?
20 Its not a direct flight. Youll have to ______ in Los Angeles.

A| transition B| transit C| transmit
21 How many times did you ______ on the way here?

A| change planes B| board planes
22 Please keep your seatbelts ______ while the plane takes off.
A| faster B| fastened C| fasten
23 In case of emergency, you can find a ______ under your seat.

A| life jacket B| seat belt C| boat
24 Q: What is the purpose of your visit?

A| A: Im here for visit my relatives. B| A: Im here to visit my relatives.
25 When the customs officers want to know if you are carrying anything illegal, they ask, ______.
A| Do you have anything that is declared?
B| Do you declare anything?
C| Do you have anything to declare?
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| C 4| C 5| C 6| C 7| A 8| C 9| A 10| C 11| C 12| C 13| C 14| A 15| C
16| B 17| A 18| C 19| B 20| B 21| A 22| B 23| A 24| B 25| C
Topic 11 AM, IS or ARE
1 I ___ hungry.
A| are B| am C| is
2 All of you _______ invited to my house.

A| is B| am C| are
3 We ________ the champions, my friend.

A| are B| is C| am
4 Jose ________ a hot-tempered fellow.

A| is B| am C| are
5 Alex and Arsene ________ always fighting.

A| is B| am C| are
6 The truth ___ out there.

A| are B| is C| am
7 This information _____ not so reliable.

A| am B| are C| is
8 'am', 'is' and 'are' are forms of ____________.

A| the verb 'to have' B| the verb 'to do' C| the verb 'to be'
9 ________ you out of your mind?

A| Are B| Is C| Am
10 Nobody ________ sure exactly what happened here last night.

A| is B| am C| are
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| A 4| A 5| C 6| B 7| C 8| C 9| A 10| A
Topic 12 Animals
1 A very large African animal that loves water is a _________.

A| beetle B| gazelle C| hippo
2 An elephant's nose is called a ________.

A| honker B| trunk C| snout
3 The world's laziest animal is the ________.

A| sloth B| mammal C| leopard
4 Ants, bees and mosquitos are __________.

A| mammals B| amphibians C| insects
5 Venison is the meat of a ________.

A| deer B| frog C| hog
6 A large deadly snake that lives in the Amazon is the ____________.

A| anaconda B| pecunia C| rattlesnake
7 A large monkey-like animal is a _________.

A| guerilla B| griller C| gorilla
8 Another word for 'pig' is '______'.

A| hogwart B| hog C| porkie
9 A group of cows is sometimes called _________.

A| reptiles B| cattle C| liver
10 ________ are great for travelling in the desert.

A| Rhinos B| Giraffes C| Camels
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| A 4| C 5| A 6| A 7| C 8| B 9| B 10| C
Topic 13 Animals and Their Young
1 A baby cat is a _________.

A| catty B| kitty C| kitten
2 A baby dog is a ___________.

A| puppy B| puppi C| pupsy
3 A baby bear is a ____________.

A| kitten B| cub C| club
4 A baby tiger is a _______.

A| pupsy B| cub C| kitten
5 A baby sheep is a ___________.

A| mutton B| lamb C| cub
6 A baby cow is a __________.

A| calf B| cub C| veal
7 A baby pig is a ______________.

A| piglet B| pigster C| piggy wiggy
8 A baby chicken is a __________.

A| chicklet B| chick C| chickadee
9 A baby horse is a ___________.

A| foul B| frup C| foal
10 A baby duck is a ________.

A| duckling B| duckadee C| ducklet
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| B 4| B 5| B 6| A 7| A 8| B 9| C 10| A
Topic 14 Animal Idioms
1 A greedy person eats like a ___________.

A| dog B| pig C| donkey
2 It's a ________ life! (It's a tough life.)

A| rabbit's B| dog's C| donkey's
3 It's raining ______________.

A| frogs B| cats and frogs C| cats and dogs
4 He's as slippery as an _______.

A| ox B| frog C| eel
5 He's as stubborn as an _________

A| rabbit B| ox C| bear
6 When the stock market goes up, it's a _______ market.

A| bull B| bear C| caterpillar
7 If someone is cheating, we call that '__________'.

A| monkey business B| doggie business C| fox business
8 A big hug is called a _________ hug.

A| bear B| dog C| moose
9 To repeat someone's words is to _________ them.

A| birdie B| slug C| parrot
10 Being silly is called _________ around.

A| catting B| sheeping C| horsing
11 Jake is a clever one. Hes as sly as a ________.

A| ferret B| frog C| fox
12 Were quite embarrassed of Uncle Joe. Hes the black _______ of the family.
A| cow B| rabbit C| sheep
13 The farmers make a lot of money from this crop. Its their cash _______.
A| cow B| frog C| rabbit
14 Tom is so greedy. He loves to _______ out on a whole box of doughnuts.

A| cat B| sheep C| pig
15 I remember Smithers, but I havent seen him for _______ years.

A| cats B| elephants C| donkeys
16 My wife is angry at me again. Im in the _______.
A| chicken coop B| doghouse C| sheep pen
17 To say that someone will never change, we use the idiom, A _______ cant change its spots.
A| tiger B| leopard C| cheetah
18 To say that someone has told a secret, we use the idiom, Youve let the _______ out of the
bag!
A| dog B| goose C| cat
19 You can argue until the _______ come home, but Im not changing my mind.
A| cows B| monkeys C| rabbits
20 I only had a small slice of the cake. Jessica had the _______ share.
A| cows B| lions C| elephants
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| C 4| C 5| B 6| A 7| A 8| A 9| C 10| C 11| C 12| C 13| A 14| C 15| C
16| B 17| B 18| C 19| A 20| B
Topic 15 Apostrophes
1 This is ______ car.

A| Johns' B| John's C| John
2 Have you met _________ wife?

A| Franks' B| Frank's C| Franks
3 Is this calculator ________?

A| your's B| yours' C| yours
4 This is the _________ food.

A| children's B| children C| childrens'
5 I have one cat. This is my ______ dish.

A| cats B| cats' C| cat's
6 George has two cats. These are his _______ dishes.

A| cats' B| cat's C| cats
7 This is James, and this is _________ girlfriend.

A| James's B| James' C| A or B are acceptable
8 _________ out of order.

A| You're B| Your'e C| A or B
9 This isn't my cat. It's _______.

A| John's B| Johns C| Johns'
10 It's =
A| The possessive form of it B| It is C| A or B
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| C 4| A 5| C 6| A 7| C 8| A 9| A 10| B
Topic 16 Articles
1 I have _____ headache. I think I'd better rest.

A| the B| a C| an
2 _____ President of the United States is Barack Obama.

A| An B| A C| The
3 I found _____ dollar lying by the side of the road.

A| an B| the C| a
4 I found a dollar lying by the side of _____ road.

A| an B| a C| the
5 I can't wait until _____ weekend comes.

A| an B| a C| the
6 _____ postman always comes before nine o' clock.

A| The B| An C| A
7 This tie is really _____ awful color.

A| a B| the C| an
8 I had _____ haircut yesterday.

A| the B| a C| an
9 Every time I return home, _____ neighbor's dog barks at me.

A| a B| the C| an
10 _____ apple a day keeps the doctor away.

A| A B| The C| An
11 I bought an apple and an orange. I ate _____ orange.

A| a B| the C| an
12 I have a car and a bicycle, but I prefer to use _____ car.

A| a B| the C| an
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| C 4| C 5| C 6| A 7| C 8| B 9| B 10| C 11| B 12| B
Topic 17 Articles 2
1 She is _____ most awful woman that I have ever met.

A| the B| an C| a
2 ________ first time is always the hardest.

A| An B| A C| The
3 _______ man's gotta do what a man's gotta do.

A| The B| A C| An
4 It's ________ shame that you couldn't come to the party last night.
A| the B| a C| an
5 It's bad luck to open _______ umbrella indoors.

A| the B| an C| a
6 _______ truth is out there.

A| A B| The C| An
7 Eve was _____ first woman.

A| an B| a C| the
8 I have to go to _______ bathroom right now!

A| an B| a C| the
9 'It's _______ miracle,' cried his followers.

A| an B| the C| a
10 How's about _______ kiss, Sweetheart?

A| a B| an C| the
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| B 4| B 5| B 6| B 7| C 8| C 9| C 10| A
Topic 18 Asking for Clarification
1 Which sentence is correct?

A| I don't understand. B| I not understand. C| I no understand.
2 I'm sorry. I didn't _________ what you said.

A| catch up B| catch out C| catch
3 I'm sorry. I _________ catch what you said.

A| aren't B| not C| didn't
4 When you don't understand, you can say '_________'.

A| Perdue? B| Pardonning? C| Pardon?
5 When you don't understand, you can say '_________'.

A| Excuse me? B| Excuse? C| Excuse you?
6 Can you speak more _________?

A| slow B| slowly C| slower
7 I find it hard to understand your ________.

A| accent B| slang C| jargon
8 Which sentence is not appropriate?

A| Can you repeat that? B| What was that? C| Just repeat that again.

A| You need to speak clearly to me.
B| I'm sorry, but the line is not clear.
C| Can you speak up a bit?

A| I don't understand the words that are coming out of your mouth.
B| I'm not following you.
C| I don't really see what you mean.
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| C 4| C 5| A 6| B 7| A 8| C 9| A 10| A
Topic 19 Asking for Clarification 2
1 It's very loud here. Can you speak _______?

A| up B| in C| out
2 I don't really _________ what you mean.

A| take B| get C| make
3 Ah, now I ______ what you mean.

A| watch B| look C| see
4 I didn't understand everything, but I got the _______.

A| history B| gist C| objective
5 Let's go _______ the main points again.

A| in B| over C| out
6 I need some ____________ on a couple of issues here.

A| clarity B| clarification C| clearness
7 Can you email me some more _________?

A| detail B| entrails C| details
8 I think that I __________ you the first time.

A| misunderstood B| not understood C| nonunderstood

A| Why you say is that the package is late?
B| So what you're saying the package is late?
C| So what you're saying is that the package is late?

A| Please more explanation to me.
B| Give explanation to me on this topic, thank you.
C| Could you explain that again?
Answer Key:
1| A 2| B 3| C 4| B 5| B 6| B 7| C 8| A 9| C 10| C
Topic 20 Asking for Opinions
1 _______ your opinion on this topic?

A| How B| What's C| What
2 ______ do you feel about that?

A| How B| Why C| What's
3 Are you __________ on this?

A| to me B| at me C| with me
4 __________ that income taxes are too low?

A| Aren't you agree B| Are you agree C| Do you agree
5 _____________ that people are just basically selfish?

A| Are you think B| Don't you think C| Would you think
6 What _______ you say that?

A| gives B| makes C| sends
7 What's your __________ opinion, as a lawyer?

A| truth B| professional C| medical
8 Which sentence is grammatically correct?

A| What advice do you give me on this?
B| What advice are you give me on this?
C| What advice can you give me on this?

A| In your opinion, which is the best?
B| On your opinion, which is the best?
C| Into your opinion, which is the best?

A| How are you feel if we got a dog?
B| How would you feel if we got a dog?
C| How wouldn't you feel if we got a dog?
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| C 4| C 5| B 6| B 7| B 8| C 9| A 10| B
Topic 21 AS ... AS

A| George is as happy as Bill about the news.
B| George is happy as Bill about the news.
C| George is as happy than Bill about the news.

A| Al is as old than my sister. B| Al is as old as my sister. C| Al is old as my sister.

A| Joey is not smart as Ross. B| Joey is not as smart as Ross. C| Joey is as not smart as Ross.

A| Rachel is cute as Phoebe.
B| Rachel is more cute as Phoebe.
C| Rachel is as cute as Phoebe.

A| He is happy as can be. B| He is as happy as can be. C| He is as happy as can.

A| There were not as many flowers that I had expected.
B| There were not as many flowers I had expected.
C| There were not as many flowers as I had expected.

A| I don't earn as much as I'd like.
B| I don't earn that much as I'd like.
C| I don't earn as much that I'd like.
8 _________________, it should be a success.

A| As long as I can see B| As big as I can see C| As far as I can see

A| As long the temperature remains below 40, it will be safe.
B| As long as the temperature remains below 40, it will be safe.
C| As far as the temperature remains below 40, it will be safe.
10 To give an opinion, we can say _____________________.

A| As far I'm concerned B| The far as I'm concerned as C| As far as I'm concerned
Answer Key:
1| A 2| B 3| B 4| C 5| B 6| C 7| A 8| C 9| B 10| C
Topic 22 Automobile Words
1 Another word for 'car' is _________________.

A| carton B| wagon C| automobile
2 A person who fixes a car is a _____________.

A| jockey B| mechanic C| carman
3 At night, when you drive, you must switch on your _____________.

A| lampers B| lenses C| headlights
4 When you make a turn, you must switch on your _____________.

A| indicators B| indications C| turners
5 Car fuel is called 'gas' in America and ____________ in England.

A| petrol B| poo C| oil
6 Your car starts by using electric power from the _____________.

A| fuel tank B| battery C| energizer
7 When you drive, you hold the ______________.

A| styrofoam B| steering wheel C| steers
8 When you add power to speed up, you change your ________.
A| gear B| belt C| wheel
9 A car that has no gear stick is called an _______________.

A| autocrat B| automatic C| autobahn
10 The front and back parts of a car are the _______________.

A| bumpies B| bumpers C| bumps
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| C 4| A 5| A 6| B 7| B 8| A 9| B 10| B
Topic 23 BE ABLE TO
1 I hope Josh _____ able to come to the party.

A| is B| am C| will
2 Fortunately, we were all _________ to cross the river.

A| able B| can C| could
3 He ________ not able to make it to the shops before they closed.

A| will B| was C| is
4 __________ you be able to pay for it?

A| Do B| Are C| Will
5 When the rain stops, we _________ be able to go out.

A| are B| will C| were
6 Joseph is not __________ to attend today's meeting.

A| unable B| able C| be able
7 The miners ____________ escape before the shaft collapsed.

A| were able to B| managed to C| A or B
8 ________ Ronald able to get yesterday's paper?

A| Will B| Was C| Is
9 Sorry, I am __________ to help you.

A| able B| inable C| unable
10 Doctors _____________ transplant a new brain from a chimp into his head.
A| were able B| was able C| were able to
Answer Key:
1| A 2| A 3| B 4| C 5| B 6| B 7| C 8| B 9| C 10| C
Topic 24 BE, BEEN or BEING
1 I will always _________ there for you.

A| been B| being C| be
2 Johnny has always _________ a very naughty child.

A| been B| be C| being
3 Johnny! Stop __________ silly and sit down!

A| be B| being C| been
4 I have _________ waiting for you for a long time.

5 The criminal will _______ caught and executed.

A| being B| be C| been
6 How have you _______ recently?

7 _________ a lawyer is not easy.

A| Being B| Been C| Be
8 __________ friendly to everyone you meet.

A| Been B| Being C| Be
9 It's ________ nice knowing you!

10 _________ old means you have plenty of aches and pains.

A| Be B| Being C| Been
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| B 4| C 5| B 6| C 7| A 8| C 9| C 10| B
Topic 25 BE, BEEN or BEING 2
1 ______ a real man. Join the navy.

A| Been B| Be C| Being
2 Join the navy if you want to _____ a real man.

3 It's just one of the problems of __________ in love.

4 Little Johnny has ________ a very naughty boy.

A| being B| be C| been
5 Ever ______ in love?

6 _________ a man of the world, I didn't hesitate to take up her offer.

7 Let's just ____ friends, for now.

8 It can't ______ true!


A| Jack is been silly again.
B| Being married isn't easy, pal.
C| Jack has always be there for me.

A| She will be come here at about eight.
B| She has been seen a ghost.
C| The letter has already been sent.
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| B 4| C 5| A 6| B 7| B 8| A 9| B 10| C
Topic 26 BE, BEEN or BEING 3
1 It's _______ a really long time since we last had a drink together.
A| be B| been C| being
2 Will you _____ my baby?

A| being B| been C| be
3 Will it _____ okay if I bring a friend to the party?

4 Jack loves _______ seen at all the best hangouts.

5 ________ five minutes late cost Bob the interview.

6 ______ a gentleman. Open the door for the lady.

A| Be B| Being C| Been
7 We have all _______ given three months' notice.

8 If you need me, I'll _______ in Finnegan's Bar.

A| being B| been C| be

A| We have being done the wrong thing.
B| Jack is being late again.
C| Come August, I'll have been here for ten years.

A| We'll be have a barbeque at the weekend.
B| Being young to go to school.
C| We'll be having a barbeque at the weekend.
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| A 4| B 5| B 6| A 7| B 8| C 9| C 10| C
Topic 27 BE USED TO
1 If I am used to hot weather, that means I _____________.

A| love hot weather
B| once lived in a hot country
C| am comfortable and familiar with hot weather
2 If I am used to spicy food, that means ___________.

A| I eat it every day.
B| spicy food is no problem for me.
C| I ate it a lot in the past, but not now.
3 I am used to _________ spicy dishes.

A| eating B| eat C| ate
4 Jack is used to __________ a motorbike.

A| riding B| ride C| ridden
5 George is used to __________ a high salary.

A| gotten B| getting C| get
6 Sam _________ living alone.

A| is used to B| used to C| will used to
7 After you spend a year in the outback, you _____________ nature in all its glory.
A| used to B| will be used to C| are used to
8 When I was a kid, I _________________ getting bullied.

A| am used to B| used to C| was used to
9 She is quite rude, but I _____________ her by now.

A| was used to B| will be used to C| am used to
10 What is the correct structure?

A| be used to verb(ing) B| be used to noun C| A and B
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| A 4| A 5| B 6| A 7| B 8| C 9| C 10| C
Topic 28 Be verb
1 I think I am going to ________ sick

2 She has ________ around for a long time.

3 ________ in love is never easy.

A| Be B| Been C| Being
4 Be all that you can _____.

5 We always use the 'be' verb _____________.

A| in future forms B| in the past tense C| with the passive voice
6 Which sentence is passive?

A| She has been bitten by a wolf. B| She has been here before. C| She has been ill.

A| Mark is being interrogated. B| Mark is being sick. C| Mark is being naughty.
8 _______ there, done that.

A| Being B| Be C| Been

A| I was angry with him. B| I was asked him a question C| I was wish he was not here.

A| We will be go in just a minute.
B| We should be go in just a minute.
C| Jack will be here in just a minute.
Answer Key:
1| A 2| B 3| C 4| B 5| C 6| A 7| A 8| C 9| A 10| C
Topic 29 BECAUSE or BECAUSE OF
1 We left early _____________ the rain.

A| because B| because of
2 We left early __________ it was raining.

A| because of B| because
3 The plane crashed __________ an engine malfunction.

4 The plane crashed __________ there was an engine malfunction.

5 He went bankrupt __________ the stock market crashed.

6 He went bankrupt _________ the stock market crash.

7 ___________ his position, he gets a company car.

A| Because B| Because of
8 ___________ he has a senior position, he gets a company car.

9 She thinks he's cute ___________ he looks like Brad Pitt.

10 She just likes him ___________ his looks.

11 These buildings can withstand an earthquake ___________ the way they are constructed.
12 ___________ they are built so well, they can withstand an earthquake.

13 ___________ health issues, Joe couldnt be a pilot.

14 Joe couldnt be a pilot ___________ he had some health issues.

15 We decided against holding the event this year ___________ the poor turnout at last years
event.
16 ___________ the poor turnout at last years event, we decided against holding it again this year.
A| Because of B| Because
17 Wed better get going ___________ the show will be starting soon.
18 Most people like the car ___________ its stylish design.

19 ___________ his fathers influence, he found it easy to get a good job.

20 Why didnt I buy the collectors edition? ___________ the price.

21 ___________ my brother was listening, I had to be careful about what I said.

22 I had to be careful about what I said ___________ my brother.

23 My husband loves this dish ___________ the cheesy taste.

24 ___________ the appearance of the star, a large turnout is expected.

A| Due to B| Due
25 The shop will be closed tomorrow ___________ the Labor Day holiday.
A| due to B| due
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| A 4| B 5| A 6| B 7| B 8| A 9| B 10| B 11| A 12| A 13| B 14| A 15| A
16| A 17| B 18| B 19| B 20| A 21| B 22| B 23| A 24| A 25| A
Topic 30 British and American Spelling
1 What is the British spelling of center?

A| cennter B| centre C| cenner
2 What is the British spelling of color?

A| coulor B| colour C| collor
3 What is the British spelling of realize?

A| realise B| raelize C| raelise
4 What is the British spelling of tire?

A| trye B| toire C| tyre
5 What is the British spelling of labor?

A| labour B| laber C| laubor
6 What is the American spelling of humour?

A| humur B| humor C| hamour
7 What is the American spelling of defence?

A| deefence B| deefense C| defense
8 What is the American spelling of analyse?

A| analyze B| anialyse C| anlyse
9 What is the American spelling of dialogue?

A| dialoge B| diloag C| dialog
10 What is the American spelling of traveller?

A| travveler B| travveller? C| traveler
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| A 4| C 5| A 6| B 7| C 8| A 9| C 10| C
Topic 31 British and American Vocabulary
1 What is the British word for elevator?

A| lifter B| vator C| lift
2 What is the British word for gasoline?

A| gas B| petro C| petrol
3 What is the British word for french fries?

A| crisps B| freedom fries C| chips
4 What is the British word for highway?

A| myway B| freeway C| motorway
5 What is the British word for pants?

A| trousers B| knickerbockers C| panties
6 What is the American word for city centre?

A| downtown B| uptown C| out of town
7 What is the American word for flatmate?

A| housie B| roommate C| roombo
8 What is the American word for crisps?

A| chips B| fries C| taters
9 'Bloody' is a mild curse in____________.

A| American English B| British English C| A or B
10 What is the American word for bum?

A| batty B| bat C| butt
Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| C 4| C 5| A 6| A 7| B 8| A 9| B 10| C
Topic 32 Business Expressions
1 To start a speech, you say _____________.

A| Gentlemens and ladies... B| Lady and gentlemen... C| Ladies and gentlemen...
2 A note sent to someone in your office is a ____.

A| letter B| memo C| omen
3 Your job title is known as your ____________.

A| design B| designation C| designer
4 To pass work on to another person is to __________.

A| remark B| empower C| delegate
5 An office person is an _____________.

A| executive B| execute C| execution
6 To get a job, you need to apply with your ___________.

A| resume B| boss C| memo
7 The person controlling a meeting is the ___________.

A| chairperson B| cheerleader C| tealady
8 When someone loses their job, they are _________.

A| fired B| flashed C| flushed
9 Office culture is sometimes called __________ culture.

A| empowerment B| corporate C| executive
10 People meet at a ___________ to discuss topics related to their job.

A| negotiation B| confidence C| conference
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| B 4| C 5| A 6| A 7| A 8| A 9| B 10| C
Topic 33 Business Letter Expressions
1 I look _________ to hearing from you.

A| after B| forward C| back
2 I look forward to _________ from you.

A| hear B| heard C| hearing
3 RE: means ____________.

A| rigour B| read the following C| regarding
4 Please _______ me know your decision.

A| give B| make C| let
5 Please return the form to me _______________.

A| soonest possible B| soonest C| as soon as possible
6 Which opening is best?

A| Thank you for your letter of 10 July, 2005.
B| Referable to your last letter.
C| Refer to your letter dated 10th July 2006.
7 Which phrase is more natural?

A| I hereby attach... B| I am attaching... C| Attached with this document please find...
8 If you don't know the person's name, you can write __________.
A| Dear George, B| Dear Sir or Madam, C| Dear Sirs,
9 Which phrase indicates bad news?

A| We inform you to regret...
B| We regret to inform you...
C| We feel terrible to inform you...
10 In general, business writing is becoming ____________.

A| more formal B| less likely C| less formal
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| C 4| C 5| C 6| A 7| B 8| B 9| B 10| C
Topic 34 CAN and COULD
1 We can all _______ both English and French.

A| spoke B| speak C| speaking
2 Until they changed the law, tourists could _______ here without a visa.
A| come B| coming C| came
3 In the old days, you _______ to the island by boat.

A| can traveled B| could traveled C| could travel
4 I ________ see clearly now that the rain is gone.

A| can B| could C| A or B
5 Maria _________ type faster than Beth.

6 I _________ do two hundred sit-ups when I was in the army.

A| could B| can C| A or B
7 ________ you give me a hand with this report?

A| Can B| Could C| A or B
8 I wonder if you _________ tell me the way to the bank.

9 _________ you chop the onions for me?

10 I'm not very musical, but I ______ play a few songs on the piano.
11 What _______ you see when you were at the mountaintop?

12 I didn't like to hurt her feelings, but what _________ I say?

13 Cats ________ climb trees, but getting back down is sometimes a problem.
14 The ancient Egyptians _______ predict the motion of the planets.

15 Is your car in good shape? The road to Newton _______ be quite rough.
16 I hope that people _______ appreciate that we put a lot of work into this event.
17 _______ you give me a hand lifting these boxes?

18 _______ you see the mountains from your balcony?

A| Could B| Can C| A or B
19 Back in the day, I _______ run 100 meters in under fifteen seconds.
20 _______ you get good TV reception in your last apartment?

A| Could B| Can C| A or B
21 _______ you come to the meeting tomorrow, please?

22 _______ someone answer the door, please?

23 Ive put the video on YouTube. Now everyone _______ see it.
24 The authorities placed the statue in the town square so that everyone _______ see it.
25 I can juggle and speak French. What _______ you do?

Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| C 4| A 5| A 6| A 7| C 8| C 9| C 10| A 11| A 12| B 13| B 14| B 15| B
16| B 17| C 18| B 19| B 20| A 21| C 22| C 23| B 24| B 25| A
Topic 35 Cause and Effect
1 Drinking alcohol _________ liver problems.

A| is caused by B| causes C| are cause
2 Some liver problems ___________ alcohol.

A| cause by B| cause C| are caused by
3 A high birth rate _________ overpopulation.

A| leads to B| lead to C| are lead to
4 ________ the rain, the open-air concert was postponed.

A| Due B| Due to C| Because
5 The project was delayed ___________ a late delivery of goods.

A| because B| due of C| because of
6 _________ it was too costly to order from overseas, we developed our own.
A| Since B| Due C| Around
7 ________ it was too costly to order from overseas, we developed our own.
A| But B| As C| And
8 George declared war on another country. _________, many died.

A| In the result B| As a result C| For the result
9 ___________ of the war, the dictator was imprisoned.

A| Result B| Resulting C| As a result
10 He lost his job. ____________, he could not cover his rent.

A| Consequently B| Consequence C| As consequent
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| A 4| B 5| C 6| A 7| B 8| B 9| C 10| A
Topic 36 Changes
1 The world is a __________ place now.

A| different B| difference C| diffident
2 Two years ago, the economy was bleak, but now it has ___________.
A| covered B| decovered C| recovered
3 A lot of changes are taking _________.

A| up B| on C| place
4 If the situation continues to ___________, the police will be called in.

A| worse B| turn down C| worsen
5 Things are getting better. Things are looking ______.

A| over B| up C| out
6 Michael used plastic surgery to ____________ his appearance.

A| repair B| appear C| transform
7 Sean has changed his life for the better. He has turned a new _________.
A| pager B| life C| leaf
8 Over the past thirty years, China has been going through a period of ___________.
A| modernity B| modern C| modernisation
9 She didn't use to be so beautiful. She has really _____________.

A| flowered up B| blossomed C| bloomingdaled
10 Radical change in government is called _________.

A| deform B| formation C| reform
11 Stephen has ______ a lot.

A| changed B| change C| changing
12 We have ______ our customer service

A| improving B| improved C| improve
13 I ______ a waiter, but now I work in a bank

A| used to B| used to be C| use to be
14 Things have become more expensive ______ I was young.

A| when B| compared to C| since
15 Things have become more expensive ______ when I was young.

A| since B| compared to C| compare to
16 I have ______ the settings on the machine
A| halted B| altered C| faltered
17 You need to ______ your watch. Its showing the wrong time.
A| adjust B| just C| adjoin
18 There was a mistake in the report, so I ______ it.

A| improved B| returned C| amended
19 Wow! Your daughter has really ______ since the last time I saw her.
A| grown B| grew C| grow
20 Fortunately, the national deficit has ______

A| shrunk B| grown C| sidelined
21 Frank is eighteen now and hes much more ______.

A| ancient B| mature C| immature
22 Wow, Yvonne, youve really ______ a lot of weight.

A| lost B| loss C| lose
23 Beth is looking a bit plump. I think shes ______ weight.

A| gotten B| gained C| grown
24 Many scientists and environmentalists are worried about ______ change.

A| heat B| climate C| weather
25 Laura has ______ her hair. Its blue, now!

A| died B| tied C| dyed
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| C 4| C 5| B 6| C 7| C 8| C 9| B 10| C 11| A 12| B 13| B 14| C 15| B
16| B 17| A 18| C 19| A 20| A 21| B 22| A 23| B 24| B 25| C
Topic 37 Colors
1 Deep red is called _______.

A| maroon B| azure C| silver
2 Greenish-blue is _________.
A| turquoise B| purple C| maroon
3 The colour for third place is __________.

A| bronze B| purple C| copper
4 Dark blue is called _________.

A| indigo B| bronze C| turquoise
5 One shade of purple is called _________.

A| lavender B| maroon C| calendar
6 A pinkish red colour is _________.

A| rose B| serpentine C| indigo
7 Skin colour is called _________.

A| tan B| serpentine C| beige
8 Greyish-white is ___________.
A| neige B| leige C| beige
9 A shade of green is __________.

A| navy B| rose C| lime
10 One shade of purple is called ___________.

A| limmy B| violet C| marron
Answer Key:
1| A 2| A 3| A 4| A 5| A 6| A 7| A 8| C 9| C 10| B
Topic 38 Color Idioms
1 When you feel sad, you feel ________.

A| pink B| blue C| red
2 To catch someone in the middle of a crime is to catch them _______-handed.

A| blue B| pink C| red
3 Communists are sometimes called ________.

A| yellows B| blues C| reds
4 Someone who cares for the environment is ___________.

A| blue B| black C| green
5 A very sad day is a ________ day.

A| black B| green C| white
6 A lie told for a good reason is a _________ lie.

A| blue B| white C| black
7 If a company loses money, it is in the ________.

A| blue B| red C| black
8 Illegal goods are sold on the _________market.

A| blue B| red C| black
9 Someone who is inexperienced is _________.

A| red B| green C| blue
10 To ban someone is to __________ them.

A| greenlist B| whitelist C| blacklist
11 A ______ collar worker works in an office.

A| blue B| red C| white
12 A ______ collar worker works in a factory.

A| white B| red C| blue
13 The boss gave us the ______ light to go ahead with the project.
A| green B| red C| orange
14 The news came out of the ______ - nobody had expected it.
A| red B| gray C| blue
15 Once he knew my secret, he tried to ______ me.

A| blackmail B| redmail C| whitemail
16 This company is losing money. Its in the ______.
A| black B| orange C| red
17 Hes pretty stingy, but once in a ______ moon, he will offer to buy me lunch.
A| white B| red C| blue
18 There was a ______. The whole city was without electricity.

A| blackup B| blackoff C| blackout
19 You promised me a deal, but I want to see it in ______ - I need a contract.

A| black and white B| red and blue C| green and yellow
20 Hiyaki managed to pass the exam with flying ______.

A| colors B| greens C| blues
21 I was ______ with envy when I saw his new Porsche.

A| purple B| green C| red
22 Uncle Roger has been the ______ sheep of family ever since he spent time in prison.
A| white B| gray C| black
23 You can shout until youre ______ in the face, but Im not going to change my mind.
A| white B| blue C| black
24 Im not sure if this is legal or not its a ______ area of the law.
A| white B| black C| gray
25 He seemed nice, but he showed his true ______ when he refused to help us.
A| blues B| colors C| greens
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| C 4| C 5| A 6| B 7| B 8| C 9| B 10| C 11| C 12| C 13| A 14| C 15| A
16| C 17| C 18| C 19| A 20| A 21| B 22| C 23| B 24| C 25| B
Topic 39 Comma Usage
1 Which is correct?
A| We bought shoes, socks, and a scarf.
B| We bought shoes socks and a scarf.
C| We bought shoes, socks and a scarf.
2 Which is correct?
A| Mary bought a ticket but, Mark refused to go.
B| Mary bought a ticket, but Mark refused to go.
C| Mary bought a ticket but Mark refused to go.
3 Which is correct?
A| James bought a house that is sure to rise in value.
B| James bought a house, that is sure to rise in value.
C| A or B
4 Which is correct?
A| Sheila took the long way round which, is why she was late.
B| Sheila took the long way round which is why she was late.
C| Sheila took the long way round, which is why she was late.
5 Which is correct?
A| John Jacobs, who is the manager, speaks highly of you.
B| John Jacobs who is the manager, speaks highly of you.
C| John Jacobs, who is the manager speaks highly of you.
6 Which is correct?
A| We live in Bogota, Colombia.
B| We live in Colombia, Bogota.
C| We live in Bogota Colombia.
7 Which is correct?
A| It's always cold in Juno, Alaska.
B| It's always cold in Juno Alaska.
C| It's always cold in Alaska, Juno.
8 Which is correct?
A| Because of the rain we stayed, home.
B| Because, of the rain we stayed home.
C| Because of the rain, we stayed home.
9 Which is correct?
A| Sammy, our lab assistant is quite a nerd.
B| Sammy, our lab assistant, is quite a nerd.
C| Sammy, our lab assistant is, quite a nerd.
A| In Italy, everyone is fashion-conscious.
B| In Italy, everyone, is fashion-conscious.
C| In Italy everyone is fashion-conscious.
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| A 4| C 5| A 6| A 7| A 8| C 9| B 10| A
Topic 40 Compound Nouns
1 Put on your _________ before you go out.

A| rainman B| bathcoat C| raincoat
2 Which is a real word?

A| gunman B| knifebasket C| cuptable

A| cupboard B| cupdesk C| cupcabinet
4 Which is NOT a real word?

A| drivercar B| screwdriver C| headcase

A| clothesboard B| whiteboard C| keyboard
6 Let's go outside, kids! It's _________!

A| playtime B| playingtime C| playstime

A| chairman B| chairgirl C| chairperson
8 A man who serves drinks is a _________.

A| barman B| barpeep C| drinkman

A| horseplay B| seahorse C| horsewagon

A| racehorse B| bighorse C| ponyhorse
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| A 4| A 5| A 6| A 7| B 8| A 9| C 10| A
Topic 41 Commonly confused words
1 We used a crane to __________ the cement blocks.

A| rise B| raise C| rose
2 Everyone attended the conference ____________ Jenny.

A| exceed B| except C| accept
3 Can you __________ me your car for a few days?

A| loaned B| borrow C| lend
4 I'm not sure how this will ____________ our budget.

A| refect B| affect C| effect
5 Susan is desperately seeking some good ____________.

A| advize B| advice C| advise
6 Thomas Edison ___________ the light bulb.

A| discovered B| invented C| entwined
7 I feel so ___________ today.

A| bored B| boresome C| boring
8 Have I told you _________ that I love you?

A| lately B| later C| late
9 There is no _____________ between the two objects.

10 Could you get me some _______________ from the store?

A| stations B| stationery C| stationary
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| C 4| B 5| B 6| B 7| A 8| A 9| A 10| B
Topic 42 Commonly confused words 2
1 I worked so _________ all day today.

A| hard B| hardly C| harder
2 I can answer any _________ that you may have.

A| inquiries B| enquiries C| A or B
3 Katy works in the __________ department.

A| personnel B| personal C| persons
4 We will ________ that the package gets to you on time.

A| ensure B| assure C| insure
5 Nothing could be ________ from the truth.

A| further B| farther C| A or B
6 _______ your books on the table over there.

A| Lay B| Lie C| A or B
7 Cholera is still a __________ disease in some parts of the world.

A| common B| popular C| famous
8 You should always stick to your __________.

A| principals B| pencils C| principles
9 Camels live in the __________.

A| desert B| dessert C| deesert
10 Make sure you are dressed __________ for the annual dinner.
A| formally B| formerly C| firmly
Answer Key:
1| A 2| B 3| A 4| A 5| A 6| A 7| A 8| C 9| A 10| A
Topic 43 Commonly confused words 3
1 It's the _______ of July!

A| forth B| firth C| fourth
2 I read the _________ book in under two hours.

A| almost B| entire C| total
3 Put some ________ on, and let's go!

A| clothes B| cloths C| rags
4 Frank loves ________ and quiet.

A| pice B| peace C| piece
5 We __________ a gas station twenty minutes ago.

A| passover B| passed C| past
6 Where did you _________ your wallet?

A| loose B| liaise C| lose
7 ___________ that gorgeous chick over there?

A| Who B| Whose C| Who's
8 It's ________ to see that Bill is filthy rich.

A| plan B| plain C| plane
9 Take a deep _________.

A| breat B| breath C| breathe
10 A nice relaxing __________ is always soothing.

A| bath B| bathe C| bat
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| A 4| B 5| B 6| C 7| C 8| B 9| B 10| A
Topic 44 Commonly misspelled words
1 The opposite of perpendicular is __________.

A| paralell B| parallel C| paralel
2 Another word for 'so' is ___________.

A| therefor B| therfor C| therefore
3 The day after Tuesday is _____________.

A| Wensday B| Wednesday C| Wendsday
4 The noun of argue is _____________.

A| arguement B| agreement C| argument
5 Check the date on the ____________.

A| calandar B| calendar C| calender
6 How good is your _______________?

A| grammar B| grammer C| gremmar
7 Which is correct?
A| recieve B| riecieve C| receive
8 Which is correct?
A| believe B| beleive C| beilive
9 Do you often _____________ words?

A| misspell B| mispell C| mis-spell
10 Another word for hobby is ___________.

A| passedtime B| pastime C| passtime
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| B 4| C 5| B 6| A 7| C 8| A 9| A 10| B
Topic 45 Common word combinations
1 It is a ____________ to meet you.

A| pleasure B| happiness C| happy
2 There are pros and ________ to your argument.

A| disadvantages B| cons C| nonbenefits
3 The pilot suffered a heart ________ while at the controls.

A| problem B| stoppage C| attack
4 Come rain or _________, the mail gets delivered.

A| sunshine B| shine C| sun
5 I'm watching a film about cops and __________.

A| robbers B| thieves C| robberies
6 Jonathon is a ____________ smoker.

A| big B| large C| heavy
7 This new model has all the bells and __________.

A| whistles B| jingles C| bangles
8 It was down to ___________ of judgement.

A| an oversight B| an error C| a mistake
9 Everything looks clean and ________ here.

A| tidy B| good C| nice
10 Those two fight like cats and _________.

A| mice B| dogs C| cats
Answer Key:
1| A 2| B 3| C 4| B 5| A 6| C 7| A 8| B 9| A 10| B
Topic 46 Comparative Adjectives
1 Tokyo is ____________ than Kyoto.

A| big B| bigger C| more big
2 My Jeep is _________ than Laura's Mercedes.

A| slower B| more slow C| slow
3 Red apples are __________ than green apples.

A| more sweet B| sweet C| sweeter
4 America is ___________ than Afghanistan.

A| moderner B| more modern C| modern
5 A latte is ____________ than a regular coffee.

A| more expensive B| expensive C| expensiver
6 First class is ____________ than economy class.

A| comfortable B| comfortabler C| more comfortable
7 She is more beautiful ________ your sister.

A| to B| then C| than
8 London is ____________ New York.

A| old than B| older to C| older than
9 This cleaner is _________ than the lady who used to come.

A| better B| more better C| gooder
10 The people here are ____________ than at home.

A| lesser friendly B| less friendlier C| less friendly
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| C 4| B 5| A 6| C 7| C 8| C 9| A 10| C
Topic 47 Comparative Adjectives 2
1 London ________________ Paris.

A| bigger then B| is bigger then C| is bigger than
2 I think these apples _______________ those oranges.

A| are more fresher than B| are fresher than C| fresh than
3 Looking at the two cars, I would say the _________ one is more troublesome.
A| more old B| older C| more older
4 Looking at the two cars, I would say the older one is _______________.
A| more the troublesome B| troubler C| more troublesome
5 John's Porsche is ____________ than my car.

A| speeder B| faster C| quickier
6 You can run ____________ if you have more energy.

A| farther B| more far C| farer
7 I think Shrek is ________ funnier than Shrek 2.

A| most B| much C| more
8 I am certainly ____________ at my new job.

A| happer B| happyer C| happier
9 The Rock may be tough, but I'm ___________.

A| toughest B| tougher C| tough
10 Let's go to Burger Shack. It's __________ than MacRonalds.

A| close B| closer C| closier
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| B 4| C 5| B 6| A 7| B 8| C 9| B 10| B
Topic 48 Comparative Adverbs
1 What is the comparative of 'quickly'?

A| more quickly B| quicker C| more faster
2 What is the comparative of 'efficiently'?

A| more efficient B| efficientlier C| more efficiently
3 What is the comparative of 'fast'?

A| faster B| more fastly C| fastly
4 What is the comparative of 'softly'?

A| most softly B| more softly C| softer
5 What is the comparative of 'badly'?

A| badder B| worse C| more badly
6 What is the comparative of 'well'?

A| welly B| better C| goodly
7 She sings even more loudly ________ my sister.

A| than B| then C| to
8 Which is correct
A| Suzy plays the saxophone better than George.
B| Suzy plays the saxophone more well than George.
C| Suzy plays the saxophone more better than George.
9 He played the game ____________ than his opponents.

A| cunningest B| more cunningly C| cunningly
10 Which is NOT correct?

A| She works efficiently and meets all her deadlines.
B| Sarah talks more softly than she should.
C| She works more well with others.
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| A 4| B 5| B 6| B 7| A 8| A 9| B 10| C
Topic 49 Computer Words
1 A computer's TV screen is called a _________.

A| telly B| Internet C| monitor
2 A computer's internal memory is stored on the ______________.

A| USB drive B| hard drive C| soft drive
3 You display the Internet on a ______________.

A| browser B| motherboard C| processor
4 You connect to the Internet through a ___________.

A| scanner B| modem C| fax
5 A paper document is called a ____________.

A| hard copy B| soft copy C| A and B
6 A document saved on a computer is called a ___________.

A| soft copy B| hard copy C| A and B
7 You can make a soft copy of images using a ___________.

A| scanner B| printer C| modem
8 A computer CD is called a _________.

A| DVD B| CD-ROM C| CD-RAM
9 When you create a CD on your computer, you ___________ it.

A| flake B| burn C| steam
10 A handheld computer is called a _____________.

A| PDA B| iPod C| gadget
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| A 4| B 5| A 6| A 7| A 8| B 9| B 10| A
Topic 50 Computer Words 2
1 A computer camera is called a ___________.

A| camweb B| realcam C| webcam
2 Every website has a unique __________.

A| search engine B| toolbar C| address
3 Storage is measured in ___________.

A| kirabytes B| ligabytes C| gigabytes
4 Google is an example of a _____________.

A| search engine B| finder engine C| finder service
5 Wireless internet access is sometimes called __________.

A| wi-fi B| no-fi C| hi-fi
6 ISP stands for ______________.

A| Internet Search Policy B| Internet Service Provider C| Internet Sensor Projection
7 E-Bay provides an _________ service to Internet users.

A| auction B| actionary C| auxiliary
8 Some people like to save documents in _________ format.

A| dcm B| prc C| pdf
9 To play the latest games, you need a good ___________ card.

A| graphics B| random C| chipset
10 Facebook.com is an example of a ____________ website.

A| social engineering B| social playground C| social networking
Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| C 4| A 5| A 6| B 7| A 8| C 9| A 10| C
Topic 51 Connectors
1 ___________ shut up, or get out!

A| Either B| When C| Neither
2 _________ it rains, it pours.

A| Why B| Who C| When
3 After ______________, he left the lounge.

A| smoking a cigar B| he smoked a cigar C| A and B
4 ____________ I disliked the fellow, Mary thought he was wonderful.

A| Although B| Though C| A and B
5 __________ you were the last man on Earth, I wouldn't marry you!
A| Even if B| Even though C| A and B
6 __________ I feel blue, I whistle a funky tune.

A| As B| Whenever C| So that
7 ________ the plane flew in lower, Sharif had a sinking feeling.

A| If B| As C| Is
8 We vowed to return to the restaurant, ________ the food there was the best we had ever eaten.
A| so B| when C| for
9 __________ you were out, I repainted the living room.

A| Because B| For C| While
10 __________ we meet again, my dear, I bid you farewell.

A| So B| Until C| When
11 I had to appear cheerful _______ I felt sad inside.

A| in case B| despite C| even though
12 Please take this umbrella _______ it rains.

A| despite B| unless C| in case
13 _______ you have a ticket, youre not allowed in.

A| Whereas B| Unless C| In case
14 _______ the bad weather, we had a lovely picnic.

A| In spite of B| Despite C| A or B
15 _______ your dog behaves himself, hes allowed in the house.

A| Whereas B| As long as C| As
16 We could order a delivery tonight _______ you feel like it.
A| as B| wherever C| if
17 George may be late. _______, well start without him.

A| In case B| If so C| Despite
18 _______ you are this Christmas, please think of me.

A| Whoever B| Whenever C| Wherever
19 I began to feel seasick _______ the storm gained momentum.

A| if B| even though C| as
20 You cant go on the rollercoaster _______ you are above a certain height.
A| unless B| if C| even if
21 Weve got some time to kill _______ the movie starts.

A| as B| while C| until
22 Tom loves coffee; _______ Tammy loves tea.

A| in case B| when C| whereas
23 While _______ on the beach, Tom got quite a deep tan.

A| sat B| sits C| sitting
24 _______ you see Bill at the meeting, remind him about the money he owes me.
A| Should B| If C| A or B
25 You can publish my comments _______ you dont mention my name.

A| whenever B| as long as C| in case
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| C 4| C 5| A 6| B 7| B 8| C 9| C 10| B 11| C 12| C 13| B 14| C 15| B
16| C 17| B 18| C 19| C 20| A 21| C 22| C 23| C 24| C 25| B
Topic 52 Container Words
1 A ________ of bread
A| box B| jug C| loaf
2 A _______ of paper.
A| slice B| piece C| page
3 A _______ of pizza.
A| loaf B| slice C| page
4 A __________ of lightning.
A| thwok B| boom C| bolt
5 A ________ of cards.
A| slice B| door C| deck
6 A ________ of advice.
A| piece B| slice C| byte
7 A ________ of bananas.
A| bunch B| jar C| sack
8 A _________ of toothpaste.
A| bowl B| tube C| squeeze
9 A __________ of grapes.
A| bunch B| jar C| sack
10 A ___________ of gasoline.
A| gallon B| jar C| pint
11 A ______ of news.
A| piece B| letter C| paper
12 A ______ of butter
A| knob B| stick C| A and B
13 A ______ of juice.
A| bowl B| jar C| sip
14 A _____ of chocolate.
A| stick B| cake C| bar
15 A ______ of dirt.
A| roll B| heap C| big
16 A ______ of soap.
A| pile B| bar C| stick
17 Hes making ______ of money on the stock market.

A| rolls B| ends C| piles
18 A ______ of honey.
A| pile B| jar C| bowl
19 A ______ of potato chips

A| carton B| packet C| sack
20 A ______ of birds
A| gathering B| flock C| herd
21 A ______ of cattle.
A| pile B| herd C| flock
22 A ______ of luck.
A| carton B| bar C| bit
23 A ______ of equipment.
A| piece B| machine C| device
24 A ______ of staff.
A| pax B| member C| person
25 A ______ of milk.
A| jar B| bar C| carton
26 A ______ of time.
A| period B| moment C| A and B
27 Could I have a ______ of your time?

A| period B| moment
28 I need a ______ of cheese for this mousetrap.

A| bar B| lump C| big
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| B 4| C 5| C 6| A 7| A 8| B 9| A 10| A 11| A 12| C 13| C 14| C 15| B
16| B 17| C 18| B 19| B 20| B 21| B 22| C 23| A 24| B 25| C 26| C 27| B 28| B
Topic 53 Contractions
1 What is the contraction of 'cannot'?

A| cant B| cannat C| can't
2 What is the contraction of 'will not'?

A| wouldn't B| willn't C| won't
3 What is the contraction of 'she is'?

A| shese B| shes C| she's
4 What is the contraction of 'Tom is'?

A| no contraction B| Tom's C| Toms
5 What is the contraction of 'would have'?

A| woulda B| wouldo C| would've
6 What is the contraction of 'I would have...'?

A| I would've... B| I'd've... C| A or B
7 What is the contraction of 'must not'?

A| mustn't B| musn't C| musn
8 'I'd' means ____________.

A| I had B| I would C| A or B
9 'I'll' means ____________.

A| I will B| I may C| I would
10 In spoken form, 'tell them' can sound like...

A| telleth B| trellem C| tell'em
Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| C 4| B 5| C 6| C 7| A 8| C 9| A 10| C
Topic 54 Contractions 2
1 Which form is used mainly in spoken English?

A| Bill's B| let's C| isn't
2 Which form is only appropriate for spoken English?

A| can't B| shouldn't C| wanna
3 Which sentence is not appropriate for written English?

A| I coulda been a contender.
B| I could've been a contender.
C| I could have been a contender.
4 Which sentence contains a contracted form of 'it is'?

A| It's raining in Scotland, but sunny in France.
B| The cat licked its bum.
C| It's been a long time, sugar.
5 The contracted form of 'because' is ____________.

A| beco' B| 'cause C| bec'
6 The contracted form of 'he is' is _______________.

A| he's B| his C| A or B
7 Which sentence is NOT correct?

A| All've our friends were late. B| You shouldn't have. C| I'm going to be sick.

A| It must've been some party!
B| It's another victory for the Yankees!
C| You should of seen the look on Jack's face.

A| The campers weren't ready for what awaited them.
B| A company is only as good as it's employees.
C| She's been through this several time with you.
10 Who's the boss here?

A| She's. B| She is. C| A or B
Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| A 4| A 5| B 6| A 7| A 8| C 9| B 10| B
Topic 55 Countries and Languages
1 Which is a country?
A| English B| Anglo C| England
2 Which is a country?
A| German B| Germany C| Dutch
3 Which is a nationality?
A| China B| Korea C| Japanese
4 Which is a language?
A| Indian B| Arabic C| African
A| Swiss B| Korean C| American
A| Russia B| Belgium C| Russian
7 Which is a nationality, but not a language?

A| American B| English C| Swedish
A| Brazil B| Colombian C| Peru
A| Peruvian B| Brazilian C| Turkish
10 Which is not a language?

A| German B| Indonesian C| Iranian
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| C 4| B 5| B 6| C 7| A 8| B 9| C 10| C
Topic 56 Countries and Languages 2
1 Jack can speak __________.

A| French B| France C| French language
2 In Brazil, people speak ____________.

A| Portuguese B| Spanish C| Brazilian
3 Russian is ______________.
A| a language B| a nationality C| A and B
4 Which sentence is wrong?

A| Juan cooks Mexican food. B| Juan speaks Mexican. C| Juan is Mexican.
5 Which is NOT a language spoken in Switzerland?

A| Swiss B| French C| German
6 In Iraq, people speak ________.

A| Iraqi B| Kurdistan C| Arabic
7 Which is a nationality AND a language?

A| Brazilian B| Swedish C| Arabic
8 Which is a 'dead' language?

A| Latin B| Greek C| Polish
9 In Pakistan, people speak __________.

A| Urdu B| Arabic C| Hoodoo
10 Which is NOT a language found in India?

A| Hindi B| Indian C| Tamil
Answer Key:
1| A 2| A 3| C 4| B 5| A 6| C 7| B 8| A 9| A 10| B
Topic 57 Crimes
1 A person who commits a crime is called a _________.

A| criminal B| crimeboy C| crimefighter
2 A slang word for a criminal is ____

A| crink B| crock C| crook
3 When a criminal is given a punishment, we say he is ______

A| phrased B| sentenced C| worded
4 A group of criminals is a ______

A| bunch B| gang C| team
5 If you steal something, that is _________.

A| theft B| rob C| take
6 Another word for theft is _________.

A| stealery B| robbery C| robber
7 A person who steals a wallet or purse from your pocket is a __________.

A| pocketer B| pocket picker C| pick pocket
8 A person who steals from a house is a __________.

A| hamburglar B| burglar C| burger
9 A person who enters a country with illegal items is a __________.

A| smuggler B| black market C| strider
10 If you cheat someone out of money, that is __________.

A| false B| fraud C| moneycheating
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| B 4| B 5| A 6| B 7| C 8| B 9| A 10| B
Topic 58 Crimes 2
1 The job of the police is to _______ criminals

A| approve B| arrest C| arrive
2 Criminals are given punishment in a _______ of law.

A| district B| court C| station
3 The person in charge of the court is the ______

A| courter B| lawyer C| judge
4 If a court finds a person ________, they can go free.

A| irresponsible B| innocent C| guilty
5 If a court finds a person _________, they will be punished.

A| innocent B| unreliable C| guilty
6 A person who commits fraud is sometimes called a __________.

A| fraudman B| man of fraud C| con man
7 When you are first released from prison, you are __________.
A| arrested B| on the edge C| on parole
8 A person who enters a country illegally is an ___________.

A| illegal entry B| illegal immigrant C| smuggler
9 Stealing from a shop is called ____________.

A| shoptaking B| shoplifting C| shopstealing
10 Destroying other peoples' property is called ___________.

A| sandalism B| vandalism C| yandalism
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| C 4| B 5| C 6| C 7| C 8| B 9| B 10| B
Topic 59 Culture and Arts
1 ___________ is the study of knowledge and ways of looking at the world.

A| Philosophy B| Platology C| Geology
2 A form of art that uses objects instead of paintings to express a meaning is __________.
A| portrait B| literature C| sculpture
3 A painting of a person is a ___________.

A| gallery B| canvas C| portrait
4 Art is displayed in a ____________.

A| gallery B| well C| hall
5 A person who plays music is a _________.

A| musicer B| musician C| musicist
6 An Italian style of singing is _______.

A| opera B| metal C| ballet
7 Ancient art and artefacts are displayed in a ___________.

A| hall B| museum C| concert
8 __________ is a graceful form of dance.

A| Ballet B| Jingle C| Hop
9 Good writing is referred to as ___________.

A| literate B| booklet C| literature
10 People enjoy live music at a ___________.

A| concerto B| piano C| concert
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| C 4| A 5| B 6| A 7| B 8| A 9| C 10| C
Topic 60 Currencies of the World
1 Americans use ___________.

A| pounds B| dollars C| pesos
2 The British use _________.

A| pints B| dollars C| pounds
3 Thais use __________.

A| baht B| won C| yen
4 The Japanese use __________.

A| baht B| yen C| won
5 The Chinese use _________.

A| rupiah B| yuan C| rupees
6 Europeans use _________.

A| deutschmarks B| pesos C| euros
7 The Russians use __________.

A| rupiah B| rubles C| euros
8 Singaporeans use ___________.

A| baht B| dollars C| euros
9 Australians use __________.

A| euros B| roos C| dollars
10 Turkey uses _______.

A| euros B| roos C| lira
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| A 4| B 5| B 6| C 7| B 8| B 9| C 10| C
Topic 61 Delexical Verbs
1 She _______ a smile.

A| made B| did C| gave
2 It's time for you to _______ a shower.

A| have B| take C| A and B
3 She _______ a generous donation to the charity.

A| made B| have C| did
4 His wife complained that he never _____ the washing up.

A| gave B| had C| did
5 We often _________ a laugh when we're together.

A| take B| do C| have
6 Jacky ________ him a punch in the face.

A| did B| gave C| took
7 Let's go out back and _______ a smoke.

A| do B| have C| put
8 ________ a look at this!

A| Have B| Take C| A and B
9 We can say, 'have a _________'.

A| drive B| homework C| shoot
10 Let's _______ a walk over the fields.

A| take B| put C| do
Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| A 4| C 5| C 6| B 7| B 8| C 9| A 10| A
Topic 62 Describing Causes
1 The rope broke _________ the weight on it was too heavy.

A| because B| so C| because why
2 Sally broke up with Emmet ____________ she just couldn't stand him any more.
A| because B| so C| because why
3 We were trapped inside __________ the rain

A| because of B| because C| A and B
4 The pizza tasted marvellous _____________ the fresh ingredients.

5 The pizza tasted marvellous ____________ I had added fresh ingredients.

6 Which is correct?
A| She was late because of the traffic. B| Because of the traffic, she was late. C| A and B
7 The immense pressure in her job is _________ the lack of cooperation from her coworkers.
A| due to B| dued to C| due
8 __________ the upturn in the economy, more people have jobs.

A| Owing to B| Owe to C| Owed to
9 ___________ the hefty price tag, we decided to delay the purchase.

A| Due to B| Because C| A and B
10 ___________ the way things turned out, you could call it a happy ending.
A| Because of B| Due to C| A and B
Answer Key:
1| A 2| A 3| A 4| A 5| B 6| C 7| A 8| A 9| A 10| C
Topic 63 Describing Clauses
1 Which is NOT a complete sentence?

A| When I was young, I wore a baseball cap. B| When I was young. C| I wore a baseball cap.

A| After my first child was born.
B| I gave up high cholesterol foods.
C| After my first child was born, I gave up high cholesterol foods.

A| Due to the drought. B| People were starving. C| Again, the crops failed.

A| Because the account was empty.
B| Unfortunately, the account was empty.
C| After that, the account was empty.

A| And nobody questioned his authority.
B| He always mistreated the prisoners.
C| Every time he called over a prisoner.
6 ________________________, be sure to mention the money he owes me.

A| And you see Tony Montana B| If you see Tony Montana C| You see Tony Montana

A| Because of a broken ankle.
B| So, he couldn't run.
C| Because of that, he had a broken ankle.

A| I was with her for five years.
B| I enjoyed being with her for five years.
C| Being with her for five years.

A| This is the pen that he gave to me. B| He gave it to me. C| That he gave to me.

A| During the Summer holidays and also in Winter.
B| Perhaps the Summer holidays are the best time.
C| The summer holidays were great.
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| A 4| A 5| C 6| B 7| A 8| C 9| C 10| A
Topic 64 Describing Charts
1 Which sentence means the price has gone up?

A| The price of product A has run.
B| The price of product A has skyrocketed.
C| The price of product A has altituded.
2 Which sentence means the price has gone down?

A| The price of product A has dropped.
B| The price of product A has stabilised.
C| The price of product A has barely moved.
3 Which sentence means the price has stayed the same?

A| The price of product A has levelled off.
B| The price of product A has moved up.
C| The price of product A has fallen.
4 The high point of a chart is called a ________.

A| poke B| pike C| peak
5 When the price of an item moves up and down repeatedly, it is _________.

A| volatile B| infantile C| agile
6 A round chart that displays ratios is a ________ chart.

A| globe B| cookie C| pie
7 Charts are often used to show _________.

A| users B| trends C| trendations
8 A ______ chart is divided into columns.

A| wall B| bar C| bee
9 Sometimes on a chart, the year is divided into four _________.

A| quota B| quotations C| quarters
10 The chart shows a __________ increase in sales in the first quarter.

A| subsistent B| substantial C| substance
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| A 4| C 5| A 6| C 7| B 8| B 9| C 10| B
Topic 65 Describing Effects
1 Smoking ___________ cancer.

A| causes to B| cause to C| causes
2 A poor diet __________ malnutrition.

A| causes B| causes to C| cause to
3 The new Government's policies may __________ me to close my business.

A| action B| force C| coerce
4 The new system will ___________ a decline in water pollution.

A| leads B| lead to C| lead
5 Your drug habit may just __________ a stay in prison one day.
A| lead to B| lead C| leads
6 Jack's attitude __________ me angry.

A| did B| made C| sent
7 The fire ___________ more than fifty deaths.

A| result B| resulted in C| resulted
8 The meeting _____________ a new economic policy.

A| resulted in B| resulted C| result
9 The uncomfortable chair _________ my back to hurt.

A| caused B| resulted in C| caused in
10 The old woman's speech ____________ a call for reforms.

A| caused by B| led to C| resulted
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| B 4| B 5| A 6| B 7| B 8| A 9| A 10| B
Topic 66 Describing People - Physical Attributes
1 Which word means very fat?

A| presumptious B| obese C| frunctious
2 Which word means very thin?

A| skinny B| lampy C| bucky
3 A nicer word for skinny is __________.

A| slender B| weak C| long
4 A short man with a big chest is _________.

A| sucky B| stocky C| socky
5 We can describe a beautiful woman as ___________.

A| porous B| gangly C| gorgeous
6 Someone who is dressed well looks ________.

A| spiffed B| smart C| dressingly
7 Someone who is NOT dressed well looks ________.

A| bluff B| ruff C| scruffy
8 Some people have straight hair, but some have ________ hair.
A| bent B| curly C| crooked
9 Hair on the face is called a _________.

A| beard B| moust C| groom
10 Outside the office, people wear ____________ clothes.

A| formal B| impartial C| casual
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| A 4| B 5| C 6| B 7| C 8| B 9| A 10| C
Topic 67 Describing People - Personality
1 I am always happy. I am ____________.

A| grateful B| lousy C| cheerful
2 I always want to know everything about you. I am _______.

A| noisy B| busy C| nosy
3 I talk openly. I am __________.

A| dishonest B| frank C| busy
4 I am very careful. I am _________.

A| safe B| cautious C| undangerous
5 I talk too much. I am ___________.

A| short-winded B| open-hearted C| long-winded
6 I often lose things. I am _________.

A| careful B| loseful C| forgetful
7 I have no worries. I am ___________.

A| carefree B| careless C| careful
8 I want more friends. I am ___________.

A| lonely B| lovely C| gentle
9 I am very active and cheerful. I am ____________.

A| lousy B| lovely C| lively
10 I am NOT strong or tough. I am ________.

A| well B| gentle C| strange
11 I am positive about the future. I am ______.

A| pessimistic B| optimistic
12 I am negative about the future. I am ______.

A| pessimistic B| optimistic
13 You can trust me. I am ______.

A| reliable B| articulate C| outgoing
14 I speak and express myself well. I am ______.

A| quirky B| articulate C| ambitious
15 Im not shy at all. I am ______.

A| modest B| outgoing C| passive
16 I get angry easily. I am ______.
A| clumsy B| bold C| hot-tempered
17 I am confident and bold. I am ______.

A| assertive B| modest C| undecided
18 I dont like to show off. I am ______.

A| ambitious B| modest C| arrogant
19 I like to think that I am so much better than others. I am ______.

A| passive B| ambitious C| arrogant
20 I have strange habits. I am ______.

A| frank B| quirky C| reliable
21 I always knock into things and make a mess. I am ______.

A| lousy B| carefree C| clumsy
22 I set goals and work hard to achieve them. I am ______.

A| quirky B| selfish C| ambitious
23 I am carefree and a little lazy. People say that I am a ______.

A| jock B| slacker C| geek
24 I love computers and technology. People call me a ______.

A| geek B| jock C| slacker
25 I love sports. People call me a ______.

A| jock B| geek C| slacker
Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| B 4| B 5| C 6| C 7| A 8| A 9| C 10| B 11| B 12| A 13| A 14| B 15| B
16| C 17| A 18| B 19| C 20| B 21| C 22| C 23| B 24| A 25| A
Topic 68 Describing Physical Environments
1 A peaceful place is ________.

A| inserene B| serene C| sincere
2 Another word for land is ________.

A| flat B| terrain C| torrent
3 _______ terrain may include mountains.

A| Roughed B| Rugged C| Ragged
4 The city is sometimes called the __________ jungle.

A| concrete B| lemon C| plasma
5 A place far from anywhere else is ____________.

A| solated B| insulated C| isolated
6 A busy environment is __________.

A| hexed B| hectic C| flabbergasted
7 A poor area of a city is a ________.

A| community B| slum C| mansion
8 A slum is sometimes called a _________.

A| ghetto B| grotto C| grotcho
9 A place with no plants is _________.

A| barren B| starren C| warren
10 A strange place is ___________.

A| eerie B| wearie C| weary
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| B 4| A 5| C 6| B 7| B 8| A 9| A 10| A
Topic 69 Describing Shapes
1 An object with three sides is a ________.

A| square B| triangle C| root
2 A 3-D square is called a ________.

A| cube B| cubic C| scube
3 A 3-D circle is called a __________.

A| cylinder B| rounder C| sphere
4 A sphere cut in half is called a _________.

A| hemisphere B| demisphere C| manosphere
5 A rocket is shaped like a __________.

A| cylindrical B| sidewinder C| cylinder
6 A shape with five sides is a __________.

A| prolygon B| pentagon C| mexagon
7 A shape with six sides is a __________.

A| hexangle B| hextogram C| hexagon
8 A shape with four (unequal) sides is a ____________.

A| polyangle B| rectangle C| roxangle
9 Sometimes we measure the width and _________.

A| longth B| long C| length
10 A circle that is stretched is an __________.

A| elliptical B| ellipse C| ellapse
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| C 4| A 5| C 6| B 7| C 8| B 9| C 10| B
Topic 70 DID or WERE
1 ________ you see that?

A| Did B| Were C| Was
2 _________ you at Vellu's house on Thursday?

3 ______ that a pager that I just heard?

A| Was B| Were C| Did
4 ______ anyone around when it happened?

A| Were B| Did C| Was
5 ______ Samantha report it to the cops?

A| Was B| Did C| Were
6 _______ people frightened when they heard the crash?

7 ________ anyone injured in the incident?

A| Was B| Were C| Did
8 ______ the paramedics arrive on time?

9 _______ the police identify any suspects?

10 ______ the fire extinguishers work?

A| Were B| Was C| Did
Answer Key:
1| A 2| B 3| A 4| C 5| B 6| C 7| A 8| B 9| A 10| C
Topic 71 DO or DID
1 _________ you see that show on the television last night?

A| Does B| Do C| Did
2 ________ you know a good place to have lunch around here?

A| Do B| Does C| Did
3 ________ your parrot talk?

A| Did B| Does C| Do
4 _______ you remember the time we got lost in the countryside?

5 ______ you find what you were looking for?

6 ________ they arrive at the same time last night?

7 _______ anyone know of a good dentist?

8 _______ many people drive pick-up trucks in your country?

9 _______ anyone use my computer while I was away?

10 ________ Ian have a spouse?

Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| B 4| A 5| C 6| C 7| A 8| A 9| A 10| B
Topic 72 DON'T HAVE TO or MUST NOT
1 You ___________ do it if you don't want to.

A| don't have to B| doesn't have to C| must not
2 If it's against the law, you ___________ do it.

A| must not B| doesn't have to C| don't have to
3 You need to attend the course, but your partner ___________.

A| don't have to B| must not C| doesn't have to
4 You ____________ talk during the concert.

A| doesn't have to B| don't have to C| must not
5 You __________ give your email address to register for the service.
A| doesn't have to B| must not C| don't have to
6 I know that you are shy, so you ____________ sing.

A| don't have to B| doesn't have to C| must not
7 Mike _________ get his car repaired after all.

8 You _________ serve beef to a Hindu.

9 He was adamant that this trend _________ continue.

A| don't have to B| must not C| doesn't have to
10 Junior is happy because he ___________ go to school today.

Answer Key:
1| A 2| A 3| C 4| C 5| C 6| A 7| B 8| A 9| B 10| B
Topic 73 Dummy Subject
1 ________ is almost 3:00.

A| This B| It C| The
2 _______ is getting really cold these days.

A| This B| It C| The
3 It is important that we both speak to her.

A| 'It' is a filler word. B| 'It' refers to important. C| 'It' refers to her.

A| It is getting cold in here. B| It is getting it is cold in here. C| That is getting cold in here.

A| It is possible to buy cheap sunglasses at the market.
B| To buy cheap sunglasses at the market is possible.
C| A and B

A| To have a cat around on a farm it is useful.
B| It is useful to have a cat around on a farm.
C| A or B

A| It is rumoured that he will be the King one day.
B| It is said that he will be the King one day.
C| It is told that he will be the King one day.
8 Never mind. It doesn't __________.

A| whether B| matter C| bother
9 ________ doesn't surprise me ________ he got angry.

A| It ... it B| That ... it C| It ... that
10 Which sentence is NOT appropriate?

A| It is almost time to go. B| It is snowing. C| It is a computer over there on the table.
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| A 4| A 5| C 6| B 7| C 8| B 9| C 10| C
Topic 74 -ED Endings
1 Which verb does not take '-ed' in the past tense?

A| take B| look C| walk
2 Which verb does not take '-ed' in the past tense?

A| smile B| let C| bathe
3 I feel frightened.
A| The sentence is not in the past tense.
B| The sentence is in the past tense.
C| The sentence has no tense
4 I feel frightened.
A| 'Frightened' is an adjective. B| 'Frightened' is a verb. C| 'Frightened' is a noun.
5 You will be looked after by the nurses.

A| The sentence is a passive form.
B| The sentence is in the past tense.
C| The sentence has no verb.
6 We have succeeded in defeating Lord Vader.

A| The grammar is flawed.
B| The sentence is in the present perfect tense.
C| The sentence is in the past tense.
7 Long ago, we decided you would become a Jedi.

A| The sentence is incorrect.
B| This is a passive sentence.
C| The sentence is in the past tense.

A| It was decided that you would be given a chance.
B| We decided to give you a chance.
C| A and B
9 Which word can be used as an adjective?

A| talked B| smiled C| annoyed
10 Which word cannot be used as an adjective?

A| surprised B| lifted C| refreshed
Answer Key:
1| A 2| B 3| A 4| A 5| A 6| B 7| C 8| C 9| C 10| B
Topic 75 EITHER and NEITHER
1 ________ of the twins managed to finish their ice cream.

A| Neither B| Either C| A or B
2 We can _________ wait here or we can look around the shops.

A| either B| neither C| A or B
3 I think you could trust _______ of them with the keys.

A| neither B| either C| A or B
4 I think that _______ of them knew what they were doing at the time.
5 You can _______ have the beef or the chicken.

6 I don't like beef, but I don't like chicken __________.

7 Maria doesn't eat pork. _________ does she eat beef.

A| Either B| Neither C| A or B
8 __________ Rebecca nor Sally could explain what happened.

A| Neither B| Either C| A or B
9 You could _________ win a new car or a trip to Wales!

10 I don't like your new car. It's _________ flashy nor stylish.
Answer Key:
1| A 2| A 3| B 4| A 5| B 6| A 7| B 8| A 9| A 10| A
Topic 76 Embedded Questions
1 Could you tell me ____

A| what time it is? B| what time is it? C| what the time?
2 Do you know ____

A| where Ben? B| where Ben is? C| where is Ben?
3 Do you know ____

A| who the person in charge is?
B| who is the person in charge?
C| who the person in charge?
4 Can you tell me ____

A| where she went? B| where did she go? C| where she go
5 May I ask ____

A| what do you mean? B| what are you mean C| what you mean?
6 Would you know ____

A| what this is? B| what is this?
7 I wonder ____
A| how Beth got here. B| how did Beth get here.
8 I need to know ____

A| whose book is this. B| whose book this is.
9 Do you understand ____

A| what he is saying? B| what is he saying?
10 Can you tell me ____

A| what size are these boots? B| what size these boots are?
11 Could you tell me ____

A| where are the toilets? B| where the toilets are?
12 I dont really know ____

A| how far Birmingham is from here. B| how far is Birmingham from here.
13 Do you know ____

A| how can I go to London from here? B| how to get to London from here?
14 Would you know ____

A| whether the flight is on time? B| whether is the flight on time?
15 Do you know ____
A| is Ralph still here? B| if Ralph is still here?
16 I dont know ____

A| if this is too big. B| is this too big.
17 May I ask ____

A| whether do you sell ski boots? B| whether you sell ski boots?
18 Would you be able to tell me ____

A| if a man named Paul lives here? B| does a man named Paul live here?
19 Do you know ____

A| if there any restaurants still open? B| if any restaurants are still open?
20 Could I ask ____

A| whether you have these boots in a smaller size?
B| whether do you have these boots in a smaller size?
Answer Key:
1| A 2| B 3| A 4| A 5| C 6| A 7| A 8| B 9| A 10| B 11| B 12| A 13| B 14| A 15| B
16| A 17| B 18| A 19| B 20| A
Topic 77 Emphatic Adjectives
1 Which word means 'very crazy'?

A| insane B| sane C| lame
2 Which word means 'very funny'?

A| amusing B| droll C| hilarious
3 Which word means 'very interesting'?

A| terrifying B| fascinating C| terrific
4 Which word means 'very bad'?

A| hornorous B| hobbitable C| horrendous
5 Which word means 'very bad'?

A| terrifying B| terrible C| terrific
6 Which word means 'very good'?

A| fantastic B| farrific C| fantastical
7 Which word means 'very good'?

A| warbly B| terrific C| terrible
8 Which word means 'very frightened'?

A| terrified B| terrifying C| terrorist
9 Which word means 'very beautiful'?

A| lovely B| gorgeous C| squeet
10 Which word means 'very old'?

A| past B| Victorian C| ancient
11 Which word means very tired?

A| perplexed B| frustrated C| exhausted
12 Which word means very surprised?

A| furious B| frustrated C| amazed
13 Which word means very hungry?

A| starving B| massive C| perplexing
14 Which word means very big?

A| furious B| massive C| miniature
15 Which word means very tasty?

A| delicious B| tasteful C| bizarre
16 Which word means very cold?
A| freezing B| boiling C| bizarre
17 Which word means very angry?

A| engaged B| furious C| perplexed
18 Which word means very confusing?

A| disappointing B| endearing C| perplexing
19 Which word means very strange?

A| stunning B| morose C| bizarre
20 Which word means angry and very confused?

A| frustrated B| dumbfounded C| stunned
21 Which phrase is correct?

A| really hilarious B| very hilarious C| much hilarious

A| much furious B| absolutely furious C| very furious

A| I was exhausted after the long journey. B| I was perplexed after the long journey.

A| We were worried about his massive behavior.
B| We were worried about his bizarre behavior.

A| His boss was absolutely furious. B| His boss was very furious.
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| B 4| C 5| B 6| A 7| B 8| A 9| B 10| C 11| C 12| C 13| A 14| B 15| A
16| A 17| B 18| C 19| C 20| A 21| A 22| B 23| A 24| B 25| A
Topic 78 Environmental Issues
1 The planet is getting hotter. This is called __________.

A| global melting B| global warming C| global heating
2 Rain that contains dangerous chemicals is _________.

A| pharmacy rain B| chemical rain C| acid rain
3 Waste of any sort that harms the environment is _________.

A| pollution B| plution C| pluto
4 Many people worry that ____________ may one day cause radiation.
A| water pollution B| submarines C| nuclear weapons
5 The __________ in Brazil and other countries are being cut down.
A| rain forests B| bushes C| water flowers
6 The __________ protects us from harmful radiation from the sun.

A| phosphorus layer B| ozone layer C| layer of ozone
7 ____________ means the cutting down of large numbers of trees.

A| Deforestation B| Treelessness C| Reforestation
8 Someone who cares for the environment is '_______'.

A| green B| red C| pink
9 Don't throw away bottles! ________ them.

A| Recycle B| Precycle C| Cycle
10 Used water from toilets and sinks is _________. Sometimes this pollutes rivers.
A| sewage B| stew C| roughage
11 Some food is designed in a laboratory. It is _____________.

A| genetically modified B| molecular C| reverse engineered
12 Food which is grown naturally is _________.

A| organic B| manky C| soily
13 Using less of the world's resources is called ___________.

A| conversion B| conservation C| conversation
14 There are too many people in the world. This problem is known as _________.
A| civilisation B| overpopulation C| underpopulation
15 When there is less and less of a kind of animal, this animal is an ____________.
A| enamoured species B| encamped beast C| endangered species
16 When all of a species have died, the species is _________.
A| extract B| extreme C| extinct
17 An example of an endangered species is the __________.

A| panda B| dinosaur C| rodent
18 An example of a harmful gas in our environment is ___________.

A| helium B| carbon monoxide C| oxygen
19 If the _________ in the Arctic and Antarctic melt, the sea level will rise.
A| glaciers B| ice cubes C| galaxies
20 One example of an alternative energy source is __________.

A| petrol B| flower power C| solar power
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| A 4| C 5| A 6| B 7| A 8| A 9| A 10| A
11| A 12| A 13| B 14| B 15| C 16| C 17| A 18| B 19| A 20| C
Topic 79 -ER or MORE
1 What is the comparative of 'thin'?

A| thinner B| more thin C| A and B
2 What is the comparative of 'athletic'?

A| athleticer B| more athletic C| athleticker
3 What is the comparative of 'white'?

A| no comparative B| whiter C| more white
4 What is the comparative of 'mad'?

A| maddest B| madder C| more mad
5 What is the comparative of 'enjoyable'?

A| enjoyabler B| enjoyer C| more enjoyable
6 What is the comparative of 'funny'?

A| more funny B| funnier C| funnyier
7 Which is NOT a word?

A| gooder B| farther C| happier
8 Out of the two movies, I find this one to be ____________.

A| professionaler B| professionally C| more professional
9 This marmalade is __________ than the usual brand you get.

A| sweeter B| sweet C| more sweet
10 Henry is ______________ now that he is working again.

A| cheerier B| more cheerful C| cheerfuler
Answer Key:
1| A 2| B 3| B 4| B 5| C 6| B 7| A 8| C 9| A 10| B
Topic 80 -EST or MOST
1 What is the superlative of 'thin'?

A| most thin B| thinnest C| A and B
2 What is the superlative of 'honest'?

A| honestest B| most honest C| honestly
3 What is the superlative of 'serious'?

A| seriousest B| most serious C| more serious
4 What is the superlative of 'alert'?

A| alertest B| most alert C| alertest
5 What is the superlative of 'sleepy'?

A| sleepiest B| sleepyest C| most sleepy
6 What is the superlative of 'mean'?

A| mostly mean B| meanest C| most mean

A| kindest B| realest C| ancientest
8 It was the __________ thing I had ever seen.

A| strangest B| stranger C| most strange
9 Stonehenge is one of the ____________ sites in England.

A| ancientest B| more ancient C| most ancient
10 Sometimes, 'sorry' is the ____________ word of all.

A| hardest B| most hard C| hard
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| B 4| B 5| A 6| B 7| C 8| A 9| C 10| A
Topic 81 EVEN IF or EVEN THOUGH
1 She waits for him to call __________ she knows he won't

A| even though B| even if C| A or B
2 I download mp3s __________ I know it's illegal.

A| even if B| even though C| A or B
3 Melissa would love Bill Gates _________ he were poor.

4 She said she wouldn't speak to me ________ I was the last man on the planet.
5 __________ dinosaurs had tiny brains, they existed for millions of years.
A| Even though B| Even if C| A or B
6 I couldn't get rid of the roaches __________ I sprayed insecticide everywhere.

7 _________ I had a credit card, I wouldn't use it much.

A| Even if B| Even though C| A or B
8 Nancy likes her neighbourhood ___________ it's kind of rough.

9 __________ we start now, we still won't finish in time.

A| Even though B| Even if C| A or B
10 I wouldn't buy that car __________ I could afford it.

Answer Key:
1| A 2| B 3| A 4| B 5| A 6| B 7| A 8| A 9| B 10| B
Topic 82 EVERY DAY and EVERYDAY
1 Pamela goes shopping ________.

A| everyday B| every day C| A and B are both correct
2 I do twenty sit-ups _________ after lunch.

A| every day B| everyday C| A and B are both correct
3 Johnny is an ________ kind of guy.

4 This is not the kind of thing that happens _________.

5 Policemen and firemen are examples of _________ heroes.

6 Saving people's lives is _________ business for firemen.

A| everyday B| every day C| A and B are both correct
7 ________, Alexander eats breakfast at the Swiss bakery.

A| Every day B| Everyday C| A and B are both correct
8 It happens almost __________.

9 It is an _________ occurrence.
A| every day B| everyday C| A and B
10 He's just an ________ guy except for his racing career.

A| everyday B| every day C| A and B
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| B 4| A 5| B 6| A 7| A 8| A 9| B 10| A
Topic 83 Everyday Activities
1 Which do you do first?

A| get up B| sleep up C| wake up
2 Then you ______ a shower.

A| take B| have C| A or B
3 Don't forget to _______ your teeth.

A| wash B| brush C| rinse
4 Next it's time to ________ dressed.

A| have B| put C| get
5 What time do you ______ to work?

A| get B| got C| take
6 Do you _______ the bus?

A| took B| have C| take
7 I work hard, but I sometimes take a _________ to have a coffee.

A| rack B| break C| stoppage
8 I _______ work at five.

A| go home B| leave C| exit
9 It's great to ________.

A| go back house B| go home C| go to home
10 After dinner, I ___________ some TV.

A| see B| watch C| look
Topic 84 FALL, FEEL or FILL
1 He _______ over and hurt himself.

A| felt B| fell C| fall
2 Shaun _______ off his bicycle.

A| feel B| fell C| felt
3 I _______ like a burger for dinner.

A| feel B| fall C| fill
4 Suzie _______ bad about missing the dinner.

A| felt B| fill C| feel
5 Did you ______ in all the forms?

A| feel B| fill C| fall
6 I've ________ and I can't get up.

A| fallen B| felt C| filled
7 The past tense of 'fall' is _______.

A| felt B| fill C| fell
8 You can ________ up your car with gas.

A| feel B| fill C| fell
9 The past tense of 'feel' is ______.

A| fallen B| felt C| fell
10 I ________ better than James Brown.

A| feel B| fall C| fill
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| A 4| A 5| B 6| A 7| C 8| B 9| B 10| A
Topic 85 Family Words
1 Your father's father is your _______.

A| greatfather B| godfather C| grandfather
2 Your grandfather's father is your _________.

A| great grandfather B| godfather C| stepfather
3 If your mother remarried, then you have a _________.

A| stepbrother B| great father C| stepfather
4 Your mother's sister is your ________.

A| aint B| cousin C| aunt
5 Your mother's brother is your _______.

A| cousin B| uncle C| unker
6 Your father's sister is your ______.

A| aunt B| cousin C| nephew
7 Your brother's son is your ____________.

A| nephew B| niece C| cousin
8 Your brother's daughter is your ________.

A| nephew B| niece C| cousin
9 Your mother's sister's son is your _______.

A| cousin B| niece C| nephew
10 Your mother's sister's daughter is your _______.

A| cousin B| cousin sister C| great cousin
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| C 4| C 5| B 6| A 7| A 8| B 9| A 10| A
Topic 86 Famous Sayings
1 Descartes said, 'I think, therefore I _______.'

A| was B| am C| be
2 Einstein said, 'God does not ________ dice.'

A| play B| plays C| playing
3 'You can fool some people sometimes, but you _____________________.'

A| can't fool all the people everytime
B| can't fool all the people all the time
C| can fool all the people all the time
4 'Where there is a will, ________ a way.'

A| there was B| there is C| is
5 Winston Churchill said, 'We _____________ surrender.'

A| will never B| are never C| do never
6 'Laugh and the world __________ with you.'

A| laugh B| laughing C| laughs
7 'Cry and you ________ alone.'

A| crying B| cry C| cries
8 'A man's gotta do what a man's _________ do.'

A| hafta B| gotta C| wanna
9 'There's ___________ like show business.'

A| not business B| not a business C| no business
10 George W. Bush said, 'You're either with us, or you're __________.'

A| over us B| against us C| join us
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| B 4| B 5| A 6| C 7| B 8| B 9| C 10| B
Topic 87 FEW or A FEW
1 You'll find _______ dollars lying on the dresser.

A| a few B| few C| 'few' or 'a few'
2 I have _______ things I'd like to talk to you about.

A| 'few' or 'a few' B| a few C| few
3 _________ people know what Leonard is really like.

A| Few B| A few C| 'Few' or 'A few'
4 The class was large, but now there are _______ of us left.
A| a few B| 'few' or 'a few' C| few
5 Many are called, but ______ are chosen.

A| 'few' or 'a few' B| few C| a few
6 The manager was unhappy because the customer made _______ complaints.
A| few B| 'few' or 'a few' C| a few
7 The manager was happy because the customer made _______ complaints.
A| a few B| 'few' or 'a few' C| few
8 ______ people know your shop; you should advertise more.

A| Few B| A few C| 'Few' or 'A few'
9 Monaco is nice. I have been there _______ times.

10 My gran passed away _______ years ago.

Answer Key:
1| A 2| B 3| A 4| C 5| B 6| C 7| C 8| A 9| C 10| C
Topic 88 Filling Out Forms
1 Your ________ status indicates if you are married.

A| marital B| orbital C| married
2 Your ______ may be male or female.

A| gender B| gander C| status
3 Gender is sometimes called __________.

A| status B| sex C| marital
4 Your family name is your _________.

A| best name B| first name C| surname
5 George W. Bush's middle ______ is W.

A| alphabet B| letter C| initial
6 To apply for a job, you need to fill in an _____________ form.

A| employing B| application C| applicant
7 When you write your name in a special way, it is your _________.

A| signature B| status C| application
8 A woman's surname from before she married is her _________ name.

A| handmaiden B| matron C| maiden
9 Your __________ shows which country you are from.

A| national B| nationality C| nationity
10 Your ______________ show what exams you have passed.

A| qualifications B| qualify C| quality
Answer Key:
1| A 2| A 3| B 4| C 5| C 6| B 7| A 8| C 9| B 10| A
Topic 89 Financial Words
1 If the stock market is bad, we call it a ________ market.

A| bear B| bull C| lion
2 If the stock market is good, we call it a ________ market.

A| bull B| bear C| lion
3 When a company has lost money, it is in the _________.

A| black B| gold C| red
4 When a company has gained money, it is in the _________.

A| red B| gold C| black
5 The amount of money available for a year is called the _________.

A| accountancy B| stock C| budget
6 'To budget' also means ___________.

A| to spend less B| to make more money C| to plan your finances
7 A budget holiday means a ________ holiday.

A| expensive B| faraway C| cheap
8 To spend the same or less than you have is to _____________ your budget.
A| undercut B| throw C| balance
9 A very cheap price is called a _____________.

A| cashback option B| budget C| bargain
10 The world's most famous financial district is _____________ in New York.

A| Broadway B| Wall Street C| Hollywood
Answer Key:
1| A 2| A 3| C 4| C 5| C 6| C 7| C 8| C 9| C 10| B
Topic 90 First Conditionals
1 If she _______ me to help her, I will.

A| ask B| will ask C| asks
2 If I have time, I ___________ a walk in the park.

A| take B| will take C| takes
3 If Johnson wins the election, he _____________ taxes.

A| lowers B| lower C| will lower
4 Tanya and Beth will put on weight if they ________ eating like that.
A| keeps B| will keep C| keep
5 George will have to study harder if he ___________ to pass the exams.

A| will expect B| expects C| expect
6 If we don't land soon, I __________ my connection.

A| miss B| will miss C| misses
7 If the market goes up, I ____________ my stocks for a profit.

A| sell B| will sell C| sells
8 __________ you see me if you visit my town?

A| Do B| Will C| Would
9 If this rain keeps up, ____________ be flooding.

A| it will B| will C| there will
10 I will take the job if no one else ________ it.

A| want B| will want C| wants
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| C 4| C 5| B 6| B 7| B 8| B 9| C 10| C
Topic 91 First Conditionals 2
1 If you need me, _______________.

A| I am in the kitchen B| I be in the kitchen C| I'll be in the kitchen
2 If you need a hand, ______________.

A| I will be glad to help B| I'll be glad to help C| A or B
3 Which is correct?
A| If his wife sees him with that lady, she'll murder him.
B| If his wife sees him with that lady she'll murder him.
C| A or B
4 Which is correct?
A| I will apologise if you can prove it was my fault.
B| I will apologise, if you can prove it was my fault.
C| A or B
5 We will process your form today, ______________.

A| if you will submit it by three o' clock
B| if you might submit it by three o' clock
C| if you submit it by three o' clock
6 If you stay out in the sun any longer, ________________.

A| you might get a sunburn B| you will get a sunburn C| A or B
7 In place of 'will', we can use __________.

A| 'may' B| 'might' C| A and B
8 If you pack up now, __________________.

A| we can be able to leave early
B| we will be able to leave early
C| we will able to leave early

A| If you bug me again, I tell the teacher.
B| Ralph gets angry if you will call him names.
C| If I see a nice pashmina, I'll buy it for you.
10 Which sentence is a first conditional?

A| If I had her body, I'd go into modelling.
B| If Sarah had been here, things would have been different.
C| If he likes the car, he will buy it.
Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| A 4| A 5| C 6| C 7| C 8| B 9| C 10| C
Topic 92 Food
1 What is sushi?
A| A kind of Italian pasta.
B| A kind of Japanese food with fish and rice.
C| A kind of Korean food with beef.
2 What is fettucine?
A| A kind of Italian pasta.
B| A kind of Korean food with beef.
C| A kind of Japanese food with fish and rice.
3 Which of the following is a famous Mexican dish?

A| Tacos. B| Fish and chips. C| Kebabs.
4 Which of the following is a famous Italian dessert?

A| Tacos. B| Tiramisu. C| Trifle.
5 What might you drink with your tiramisu?

A| Espresso. B| Jelly. C| Gravy.
6 A meat sauce is called _____________.

A| gravy B| jelly C| cappucino
7 A traditional British food is fish and __________.

A| chips B| liver C| sake
8 In Britain, people say 'chips', but in America they say ___________.

A| french fries B| frappucino C| froodles
9 British people also love to eat _____________ potatoes.

A| mashed B| baked C| A and B
10 What is a traditional English breakfast?

A| Baked eggs. B| Mushrooms and cheese. C| Bacon and eggs.
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| A 4| B 5| A 6| A 7| A 8| A 9| C 10| C
Topic 94 Food 3
1 ____________ is a little bit like butter.

A| Margarine B| Planta C| Margaret
2 Some people like __________ eggs for breakfast.

A| steamed B| fried C| roast
3 Meat and salad rolled up in pita bread is a __________.

A| Mexican sandwich B| sausage roll C| kebab
4 A kind of French bread is a __________.

A| croissant B| currant C| baked bun
5 Another kind of French bread is a ___________.

A| bagloaf B| baggie C| baguette
6 A kind of coffee with hot milk is a _________.

A| latte B| late coffee C| slatee
7 Which is NOT a kind of tea?

A| Darjeeling B| Mocha C| Earl Grey
8 Americans eat ____________ on Thanksgiving.

A| turkey B| duck C| chicken
9 In India, people love to eat __________.

A| currants B| curry C| kari
10 Germany is famous for its ____________.

A| milk B| sausages C| pancakes
Answer Key:
1| A 2| B 3| C 4| A 5| C 6| A 7| B 8| A 9| B 10| B
Topic 94 Food 3
1 ____________ is a little bit like butter.

A| Margarine B| Planta C| Margaret
2 Some people like __________ eggs for breakfast.

A| roast B| steamed C| fried
3 Meat and salad rolled up in pita bread is a __________.

A| sausage roll B| kebab C| Mexican sandwich
4 A kind of French bread is a __________.

A| baked bun B| croissant C| currant
5 Another kind of French bread is a ___________.

A| baguette B| bagloaf C| baggie
6 A kind of coffee with hot milk is a _________.

A| slatee B| latte C| late coffee
7 Which is NOT a kind of tea?

A| Earl Grey B| Darjeeling C| Mocha
8 Americans eat ____________ on Thanksgiving.

A| turkey B| duck C| chicken
9 In India, people love to eat __________.

A| kari B| currants C| curry
10 Germany is famous for its ____________.

A| milk B| sausages C| pancakes
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| B 4| B 5| A 6| B 7| C 8| A 9| C 10| B
Topic 95 FOR and SINCE
1 John has lived here ____________ September.

A| since B| for
2 Mary has been ill __________ Thursday.

A| since B| for
3 We have been waiting _________ three hours.

A| since B| for
4 Ashok has kept his promise _________ seven years.

A| for B| since
5 I have been interested in trains _________ I was young.

A| since B| for
6 She has been asleep _______ ages.

A| since B| for C| A or B
7 Walter has been attending college since ________.

A| July B| three months C| A or B
8 Obama has been President for _____________.

A| he was elected B| several years C| 2009
9 Which phrase means 'for a long time'?

A| for never B| for ages C| since ages
10 How long have you been doing this exercise?

A| For when I started. B| For a few minutes. C| Since a few minutes.
11 _____ I was a kid, Ive always had a fascination with airplanes.

A| For B| Since
12 Weve been eating turkey sandwiches _____ Christmas.

A| since B| for
13 _____ three months, the family has been waiting for news.
A| For B| Since
14 Shakespeares work has been popular _____ centuries

A| for B| since
15 Men have been using these tools _____ the Iron age.
A| since B| for
16 Its been quiet around here _____ Julian left.
A| since B| for
17 _____ 1995, Internet usage has risen every year.

A| Since B| For
18 Hes been waiting _____ 3:00

A| since B| for
19 Its been raining like this _____ many days

A| since B| for
20 Its been raining like this _____ four hours

A| since B| for
21 He turned up at 3:00 and hes been waiting _____ then.

A| since B| for
22 _____ Josh was promoted, hes been working extra hard.

A| Since B| For
23 Have you made any progress _____ the last meeting?

A| since B| for
24 He stopped breathing _____ 12 minutes; its a miracle he survived.

A| for B| since
25 We havent had any classes _____ the last six weeks.

A| since B| for

A| since last week B| for a week C| since two weeks ago

A| since many months B| for many months C| since July
28 We most often match FOR and SINCE with?

A| Modal verbs B| Future forms C| Present Perfect Continuous tense
29 ___________________ since July.

A| Sherry has been prepare B| Sherry has preparing C| Sherry has been preparing
30 ___________________ for a few days.

A| I stay here B| I have been stay C| I have been staying here
Answer Key:
1| A 2| A 3| B 4| A 5| A 6| B 7| A 8| B 9| B 10| B 11| B 12| A 13| A 14| A 15| A
16| A 17| A 18| A 19| B 20| B 21| A 22| A 23| A 24| A 25| B 26| C 27| A 28| C
29| C 30| C
Topic 96 Foreign Words in English
1 Let's go and sing _________.

A| korake B| karoke C| karaoke
2 If you have good ________, you will have good fortune.

A| karma B| barma C| wilma
3 Many people practise the Korean art of _____________.

A| Tae Kwon Do B| Tae Jitsu C| Kung Fu Do
4 Our ____________ is scheduled for 2 p.m.

A| bureau B| rendezvous C| reportage
5 My computer is broken. It's totally _________.

A| munga B| bunga C| kaput
6 Let's have ________ for dinner tonight.

A| sushi B| sashi C| susha
7 Get me the report ________.

A| prontus B| tonto C| pronto
8 Let's eat some ___________.

A| escrengo B| estango C| escargot
9 Suzie got drunk on too much ________.

A| vadkof B| visky C| vodka
10 etc. is short for __________.

A| earned token counter B| et tous carine C| etcetera
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| A 4| B 5| C 6| A 7| C 8| C 9| C 10| C
Topic 97 Foreign Words in English 2
1 Where do young kids go to school?

A| chindergarten B| kindergarden C| kindergarten
2 An afternoon movie is a __________.

A| matinee B| movette C| featurette
3 The best of the best are the _________.

A| elysees B| perlite C| elite
4 If someone sneezes, you may say ___________.

A| gozaimas B| gesundheit C| congratulations
5 Which word comes from Italian?

A| graffiti B| frankfurter C| origami
6 The French word for office is ___________.

A| neauvou B| bureau C| chateau
7 Which word comes from Japanese?

A| errata B| yoghurt C| kamikaze
8 Former students are ________.

A| aluminium B| alumni C| alumnuses
9 Which phrase comes from French?

A| coup de grace B| ad infinitum C| sombrero
10 A mistake in a social situation is a _____________.

A| faux pas B| falsety C| dolce vita
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| C 4| B 5| A 6| B 7| C 8| B 9| A 10| A
Topic 98 Furniture and Furnishings
1 Another word for sofa is _________.

A| big chair B| couch C| lounge seat
2 A small table in the living room is a ___________.

A| milk table B| coffee table C| tea table
3 A big cupboard for clothes is a ______________.

A| wardrobe B| larder C| dresser
4 A bedside table with drawers is a ___________.

A| tea table B| dresser C| larder
5 A chair with no back is a ___________.

A| stool B| stoop C| coop
6 A bed with two levels is a ____________.

A| bank bed B| barney bed C| bunk bed
7 A lamp containing many smaller lights and hung from the ceiling is a _______________.
A| chandalier B| chardillere C| locket
8 You can place flowers in a __________.

A| vaser B| vader C| vase
9 A picture of a person is a ____________.

A| mainting B| figure C| portrait
10 Curtains are sometimes called ___________.

A| grapes B| tapers C| drapes
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| A 4| B 5| A 6| C 7| A 8| C 9| C 10| C
Topic 99 Future Time Markers
1 I will be going to London ________ three days.

A| at B| after C| in
2 The package is expected to arrive __________ three weeks.

A| in B| after C| later
3 It should be repaired ________ three months.

A| within B| with C| by
4 The results will be announced ______ tonight.

A| by B| with C| within
5 The results will be announced _________ the hour.

A| with B| by C| within
6 I don't have time now. I'll do it __________.

A| anytime B| when C| later
7 I will meet you ________________.

A| after two days B| the day after tomorrow C| in two days from now
8 Jack will bring presents and treats ______________.

A| when he will come B| when he comes C| when he come
9 No one knows what ________ will bring.

A| tomorrow B| the next day C| A and B
10 The meeting is scheduled for ________________.

A| one week later after Thursday B| Thursday one week later C| a week on Thursday
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| A 4| A 5| C 6| C 7| B 8| B 9| C 10| C
Topic 100 Gender Words
1 A princess is always a _________.

A| male B| man C| female
2 What is the male of 'waitress'?

A| waiet B| waitman C| waiter
3 Which word is correct?

A| chairwoman B| chairman C| A and B
4 Which word is correct?

A| chairgirl B| chairperson C| A and B
5 Which word is more modern?

A| stewardess B| air hostess C| flight attendant
6 A male secretary is called a __________.

A| secretary B| secretariat C| manservant
7 Can a nurse be a man?

A| only in America B| yes C| no
8 A female congressman is a _________.

A| congressbabe B| congresslady C| congresswoman
9 Can a woman be described as handsome?

A| never B| no C| very occasionally
10 Man evolved from apes.

A| In this sentence, 'man' only means men.
B| In this sentence, 'man' means all people.
C| In this sentence, 'man' only means women.
Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| C 4| B 5| C 6| A 7| B 8| C 9| C 10| B
Topic 101 Geography Words
1 The __________ reached thirty-eight degrees last night.

A| temperature B| temperate C| climate
2 An _______ is a book with maps of each country in the world.

A| attal B| attribute C| atlas
3 Plants grow in _________.

A| dust B| bush C| soil
4 Another word for 'land' is ___________.

A| terrain B| terran C| terrano
5 A snowstorm is sometimes called a __________.

A| blowout B| blaze C| blizzard
6 Which kind of storm is the most powerful?

A| blizzard B| thunderstorm C| tornado
7 A large chunk of ice floating in the ocean is an ___________.

A| iceling B| iceduct C| iceberg
8 Scotland has quite a cold __________.

A| temperate B| degrees C| climate
9 The North and South are divided by a line called the __________.
A| equator B| equestrian C| equinox
10 Gold, silver and platinum are _________.

A| precious metals B| precious minerals C| rocks
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| C 4| A 5| C 6| C 7| C 8| C 9| A 10| A
Topic 102 Geography Words 2
1 It was cold and rainy, and we couldn't see because of the ________.
A| fog B| foghorns C| earth
2 A natural disaster due to movement of the earth is an ____________.

A| earthquake B| eclipse C| altitude
3 Some calculators and even some cars are powered by _________ energy.
A| rainfall B| solar C| sunny
4 The moon blocks out the light of the sun during an __________.
A| ellipse B| eclipse C| equinox
5 A type of animal or plant is known as a _________.

A| specus normalis B| species C| specialist
6 The cold area in the North is called the ___________.

A| Arctic Circle B| Equator C| Antarctic
7 The air surrounding the Earth is the ____________.

A| biosphere B| environment C| atmosphere
8 A ____________ measures the temperature.

A| therman B| thermometer C| thermal
9 During high ________, the water level rises near the coast.
A| tide B| toddal C| time
10 Any living thing is an ___________.

A| organic B| organism C| organ
Answer Key:
1| A 2| A 3| B 4| B 5| B 6| A 7| C 8| B 9| A 10| B
Topic 103 Geography Words 3
1 The time when the sun goes down is called ___________.

A| sunset B| sunoff C| sunout
2 Between two mountains, there is a _________.

A| vale B| valley C| volley
3 The top of a mountain is called the ________.

A| split B| peak C| pile
4 People like to go __________ in the mountains and in the hills.

A| hiking B| haking C| reeking
5 __________ is the study of rocks.

A| Germany B| Geology C| Genealogy
6 The bones of ancient animals such as dinosaurs are called __________.

A| flossies B| fossils C| feasels
7 Much of the Earth's trees are in the ___________ of Brazil and other tropical areas.
A| rain forests B| ream forests C| bunyan trees
8 ____________ is a measure of how much moisture or water is in the air.

A| Humidity B| Humility C| Rainfactor
9 The ___________ is the area where a lake or body of water meets the land.
A| shore B| peak C| port
10 A _________ is a small river.

A| stream B| beamer C| stroke
Answer Key:
1| A 2| B 3| B 4| A 5| B 6| B 7| A 8| A 9| A 10| A
Topic 104 Gerunds
1 Which word is a gerund?

A| write B| writing C| written
2 Which word is a gerund?

A| run B| ran C| running
3 Which word is most often followed by a gerund?

A| decide B| want C| enjoy
4 I look forward to ________________.

A| meeting you again B| met you again C| meet you again
5 ___________ helps to keep me fit.

A| Running B| To run C| To running
6 Which word is most often followed by a gerund?

A| an B| by C| to
7 Sarah lost 50 kilos by _______________.

A| to exercising every day B| exercising every day C| exercise every day
8 Which sentence should end with a gerund?

A| I need ___________. B| I really enjoy __________. C| A and B

A| I need to finding a new job.
B| I would like to having a bath.
C| I enjoy trying new things.

A| Breaking free is never easy.
B| Have you considered breaking free from your chains?
C| I want breaking free from these chains.
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| C 4| A 5| A 6| B 7| B 8| B 9| C 10| C
Topic 105 Gerunds/Infinitives - Shift in Meaning
1 I stopped ________ because I was concerned about my health.

A| smoking B| to smoke C| smoke
2 I stopped __________ and chat to Bob.

A| smoking B| smoke C| to smoke
3 Remember _________ the door on your way out.

A| lock B| to lock C| locking
4 I remember _________ Veronica to the zoo last Summer.

A| to take B| take C| taking
5 Please try __________ less noise when you come home late.
A| make B| to make C| making
6 Try ________ this pen if yours doesn't work.

A| use B| using C| to use
7 We regret ___________ you that your application has been unsuccessful.

A| to inform B| informing C| inform
8 I regret ________ George my car.

A| lending B| to lend C| lend
9 Losing weight means _______ less.

A| eating B| to eat C| eat
10 I didn't mean ______ mean to you.

A| being B| be C| to be
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| B 4| C 5| B 6| B 7| A 8| A 9| A 10| C
Topic 106 Gerund as a Subject
1 ___________ leads to cancer.

A| Smoke B| Smoking C| To smoke
2 ________ regularly helps to keep the heart in shape.

A| Jogging B| To jog C| Jog
3 Looking for a soulmate ____ not easy.

A| is B| are C| can
4 Maintaining two houses ____ not easy.

A| are B| can C| is

A| Working hard, it will help you succeed.
B| Working hard will help you succeed.
C| Working hard so it will help you succeed.

A| Using English every day, it will help you learn quickly.
B| Using English every day are helping you learn quickly.
C| Using English every day will help you learn quickly.
7 Running and _________ are both strenuous activities.

A| jumping B| jump C| to jump
8 Running and jumping _____ both strenuous activities.

A| is B| can C| are
9 In which sentence is the gerund the subject?

A| Looking around, she quickly felt overwhelmed.
B| Looking around took more time than she had expected.
C| Looking around, she decided there was nothing she wanted.
10 In which sentence is the gerund NOT the subject?

A| Finding him at the airport was like looking for a needle in a haystack.
B| Bringing in more customers means making more cash.
C| Finding him at last, she cried, 'Eureka!'
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| A 4| C 5| B 6| C 7| A 8| C 9| B 10| C
Topic 107 Giving and Asking for Directions
1 Can you tell me _____________?

A| where the post office is B| where is the post office C| where the post office
2 Do you know ________________?

A| where can I find a cash machine
B| where is the cash machine
C| where I can find a cash machine
3 I have lost my passport. I need to find the French __________.

A| arena B| ambassador C| embassy
4 It's easier to go ______ taxi.

A| with B| for C| by
5 This address is very close. It's just _____________.

A| around the bend B| up the wall C| around the corner
6 This address is about three ________ away.

A| blocks B| files C| stones
7 In America, people measure distance in ________.

A| gigabytes B| miles C| kilometres

A| You need to turn out left at the next stoplights.
B| You need to turning left at the next stoplights.
C| You need to turn left at the next stoplights.
9 Which question is grammatically correct?

A| How do you get to the supermarket from here?
B| How can get to the supermarket from here?
C| How to get to the supermarket from here?
10 Which question is grammatically correct?

A| Am I going the right way? B| Am I go to the correct way? C| Is this is the right way?
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| C 4| C 5| C 6| A 7| B 8| C 9| A 10| A
Topic 108 Giving and Asking for Directions 2
1 I'm totally lost. Can you help me find my _______?

A| place B| way C| streets
2 Excuse me. Are you ___________ with this area?

A| family B| used to C| familiar
3 I'm looking for George Street, but I can't find it on the ______.
A| atlas B| graph C| map
4 A place where roads meet is a ___________.

A| injunction B| juncture C| junction
5 Look for a _________ that says 'Exit 23'.

A| board B| signpost C| post
6 Look for a signpost that _______ 'Exit 23'.

A| gives B| says C| written
7 A famous building in a city is called a ___________.

A| markland B| tower C| landmark

A| Is it near to any kind of landmark?
B| Does it close to a landmark?
C| Does it nearby any famous buildings?

A| You must left when you come to the crossroads.
B| When you come to the crossroads, you turning left.
C| Be sure to turn left when you come to the crossroads.
10 It's a massive red building. You can't _______ it!

A| misplace B| miss C| see
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| C 4| C 5| B 6| B 7| C 8| A 9| C 10| B
Topic 109 Giving Opinions
1 I ________ that Hollywood movies are boring.

A| see B| think about C| think
2 I _______ that income taxes should be lowered.

A| strive B| feel C| have
3 I _________ that the current crime rate is terrible.

A| hope B| believe C| wish
4 ____________, classical musicians are more talented than rappers.

A| In my opinion B| In my thinking C| In my mind
5 ___________, that kind of music just doesn't turn me on.

A| Mostly to me B| Personally C| Radically
6 ______________, Turkish is quite an easy language.

A| Asking me B| According me C| If you ask me
7 _____________, chocolate is very unhealthy.

A| Accordingly George B| According George C| According to George
8 ___________, I would suggest you find ways to lower your blood pressure.
A| Doctorally B| According doctor C| As a doctor
9 My _________ is to stay home and get plenty of rest.

A| advice B| advise C| advised
10 I would _________ you not to mention her to your wife.

A| advised B| advise C| advice
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| B 4| A 5| B 6| C 7| C 8| C 9| A 10| B
Topic 110 Giving Opinions 2
1 _____________ we all go on a picnic tomorrow?

A| Why not B| Why don't C| Why would
2 I _______ to feel that it doesn't make sense.

A| pretend B| attend C| tend
3 The ______ I _______ it, Star Wars has had a positive impact on its fans.
A| view...see B| way...look C| way...see
4 ______________ vegetarianism is very healthy.

A| I not think B| I think not that C| I don't think that
5 ______________ kids should watch too much television.

A| I believe not that B| I not believe C| I don't believe that

A| I think that cows are cute. B| I think cows are cute. C| A and B

A| I feel that Joe is underachieving. B| I feel Joe is underachieving. C| A and B

A| I am advise you to seek medical help.
B| My advice that you to seek medical help.
C| I advise you to seek medical help.

A| In my opinion, I think that the government is hiding something.
B| In my opinion, the government is hiding something.
C| A and B

A| In my opinion that she doesn't really love her husband.
B| In my opinion, she doesn't really love her husband.
C| A and B
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| C 4| C 5| C 6| C 7| C 8| C 9| B 10| B
Topic 111 Global Issues
1 ____________ describes the way countries are more dependent on each other.
A| Globalisation B| Globalist C| Global
2 Many governments promote ____________, where the leader is chosen through voting.
A| democracy B| memocracy C| hypocrisy
3 A leader who does not allow democracy is a __________.

A| firebrand B| rampant C| dictator
4 ___________ describes the way the economy depends on how much we spend.
A| Labelling B| Consumer culture C| Brand consciousness
5 If something is described as ___________, it has a strong cultural influence.

A| affnic B| jaffnic C| ethnic
6 Many people are poor. They live in __________.

A| coventry B| poverty C| servility
7 Many countries have to control ____________, the movement of people to live in other
countries.
A| exodus B| immigration C| emergence
8 A modern problem is how to protect the ___________, or nature.

A| environment B| ambience C| stratosphere
9 A poor country that is getting wealthier is a ____________ country.

A| developed B| fourth world C| developing
10 Another modern problem is _____________. For example, when people hijack or bomb
airplanes.
A| terrorism B| fearism C| horrorism
Answer Key:
1| A 2| A 3| C 4| B 5| C 6| B 7| B 8| A 9| C 10| A
Topic 112 GOING TO
1 I am _______ to have a snack in a minute.

A| going B| go C| gone
2 She is __________ visit the doctor later.

A| going to B| going C| gone to
3 Frank ____ going to be a little late today.

A| is B| was C| will
4 John is going to ________ his daughters bowling.

A| takes B| take C| taking
5 Shelby is going to _________ a party tomorrow.

A| having B| has C| have
6 Mary is going to ______ a mother soon.

A| be B| are C| is
7 Sean and Dave _______ going to get into trouble.

A| is B| are C| were
8 The professor _______________ the papers.

A| is going to mark B| is going to marking C| going to mark
9 This helicopter _________________ one day if it is not repaired.

A| going to crash B| is going to crash C| is going to crashing
A| You're going to be in big trouble, young man.
B| You going to be in big trouble?
C| You're going to big trouble.
Answer Key:
1| A 2| A 3| A 4| B 5| C 6| A 7| B 8| A 9| B 10| A
Topic 113 GOING TO 2
1 Joey is going to _____ in a new play.

A| do B| be C| being
2 What is the 'slang' way of saying 'going to'

A| gonna to B| wanna C| gonna
3 Which is correct in casually spoken English?

A| Someone gonna to get hurt real bad.
B| Someone has gonna get hurt real bad.
C| Someone's gonna get hurt real bad.
4 Watch out! _______ fall!

A| You'll B| You're going to C| A or B

A| We're going to have a great time at the beach.
B| Arthur is going to go hitch-hiking.
C| She going to feed her pets after dinner.

A| George and Arthur is going to start up a new business together.
B| I'm going to sell my car and get a new one.
C| Fred is going to lie down for a while.

A| The council is going to erect a monument.
B| Put those heavy bags down! I'm going to carry them for you.
C| I'm going to get married in June.
8 Which is correct?
A| It looks like it will snow. B| It looks like it is going to snow. C| A or B

A| Everyone says that the concert is going to be great.
B| I'm going to have another drink if you'll have one too.
C| We're going to visit Pauline after lunch.
A| I'm going to have an extension built on my house.
B| I'm planning to have an extension built on my house.
C| A or B
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| C 4| B 5| C 6| A 7| B 8| B 9| B 10| C
Topic 114 Going Up and Going Down
1 Which word means 'go up'?

A| flat out B| increase C| decrease
2 Which word means 'go up'?

A| mount B| strip C| rise
3 Which word means 'go up quickly'?

A| smash B| skyrocket C| crack
4 The price has ________ up.

A| flipped B| shot C| got
5 The price has _______.

A| risen B| rose C| rised
6 Which word means 'go down'?

A| drip B| fly C| drop

A| felt B| fall C| feel

A| decrease B| crease C| recrease
9 Which word means 'go down quickly'?

A| rumble B| tumble C| mumble
10 The price has _______ from ten dollars to two.

A| collapsed B| turned down C| regressed
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| B 4| B 5| A 6| C 7| B 8| A 9| B 10| A
Topic 115 GONNA, WANNA and HAFTA
1 It looks like _____________ rain.

A| it's gonna to B| it's gonna C| it gonna
2 I ________ go now.
A| am hafta B| hafta C| hafta to
3 ____________ join me for a coffee?

A| Wanna to B| Wanna C| Wanna you
4 Sorry, I ________ go.

A| hafta B| gotta C| A or B
5 When you ________ go, you gotta go.

A| gotta B| are gotta C| gotta to
6 You ___________ known better than that.

A| shoulda to B| shoulda C| should
7 'Shoulda' means ___________.

A| should B| should have C| should be
8 I _________ come if I'd had time.

A| hafta B| woulda C| gotta
9 I'm _________ ___________ see your license, ma'am.

A| hafta gonna B| hafta wanna C| gonna hafta
10 The zoo _______________ boring.

A| kinda B| was kinda of C| was kinda
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| B 4| C 5| A 6| B 7| B 8| B 9| C 10| C
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| B 4| C 5| A 6| B 7| B 8| B 9| C 10| C
Topic 116 GONE or BEEN
1 Have you ever _______ to Hawaii?

A| gone B| been C| A or B
2 Stuart isn't here. He's ________ to the toilet.

3 Has Bill already _________ home?

A| been B| gone C| A or B
4 Sometimes you may see a sign that reads, '________ to lunch'.

A| Been B| Gone C| A or B
5 _________ to see any movies lately?

A| Gone B| Been C| A or B
6 I left my wallet here, but it's ________!

7 I'm not sure where my wife has _______.

8 Tracy has _______ skiing many times.

A| been B| gone C| A or B
9 _______ there, done that!

A| Been B| Gone C| A or B
10 Have you _______ completely insane?

Topic 117 Group Words
1 A ________ of basketball players.

A| squad B| team C| panel
2 A _______ of directors (in a company).

A| division B| squad C| board
3 Members of a __________ (to discuss a certain issue).

A| division B| committee C| commentary
4 A ________ of speakers.
A| gang B| panel C| collective
5 A school is a group of students or a group of _______!

A| fish B| deer C| frogs
6 A ________ of criminals.
A| panel B| patch C| gang
7 An __________ of politicians.
A| assembly B| altitude C| avictuary
8 A ________ of people on the street.

A| squad B| gang C| crowd
9 An ________ watching at a concert.

A| audience B| assembly C| aural
10 A __________ of soldiers.
A| regiment B| gang C| patch
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| B 4| B 5| A 6| C 7| A 8| C 9| A 10| A
Topic 118 HAD BETTER
1 You ________ better be good if you want to get presents from Santa.
A| had B| did C| would
2 I told Michael he ______ better stay away from my girlfriend.

A| has B| would C| had
3 You had ________ carry a gun if you go to that part of town.

A| best B| bester C| better

A| You had better not be late again.
B| You better not be late again.
C| You'd better not be late again.
5 What is the negative form of 'had better'?

A| Had not better B| had better not C| No had better

A| You had better not work so late. B| You no had better work so late. C| You had not better
work so late.
7 'Had better' is used to give __________.

A| a warning B| polite advice C| a recommendation
8 Which sentence sounds reasonable?

A| You had better get Sheila a pen for her birthday.
B| You had better not ask the boss for a raise today because he's in a foul mood.
C| If you're going to Flam's for dinner you had better try the lasagna.
9 'Had better' often matches with _________.

A| whatever B| or else C| no way
10 You had better buy Sheila a present _______________.

A| to she will be upset B| and she will be upset C| or else she will be upset
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| C 4| B 5| B 6| A 7| A 8| B 9| B 10| C
Topic 119 HAVE and HAVE GOT

A| George has a new wife. B| George has got a new wife. C| A and B

A| We have all got certain issues. B| We all have certain issues. C| A and B

A| Does he have a car? B| Does he got a car? C| A and B

A| Does she has a boyfriend? B| Has she got a boyfriend? C| A and B

A| Does he have an MP3 player? B| Has he got an MP3 player? C| A and B

A| Has they got wedding photos? B| Do they have wedding photos? C| A and B

A| Do they have many friends? B| Have they got many friends? C| A and B

A| Mary and Bill have got a small cottage. B| Mary and Bill has a small cottage. C| A and B

A| Got you enough time? B| Do you have enough time? C| A and B

A| He's an office in Mayfair Lane. B| He's got an office in Mayfair Lane. C| A and B
Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| A 4| B 5| C 6| B 7| C 8| A 9| B 10| B
Topic 120 HAVE, HAS or HAD
1 I _______ six brothers and one sister.

A| had B| have C| has
2 He _______ a wart on the end of his nose.

A| has B| have C| had
3 When I was little, I ________ a red tricycle.

A| had B| has C| have
4 Michael ________ a fast car.

5 Johnny and Tony __________ ten years of experience in this field.

6 Sherry ________ been with this firm for over three years.
7 _______ you ever had plastic surgery done?

A| Have B| Has C| Had
8 Have you ever ________ a nightmare about spiders?

A| have B| had C| has
9 She ____________ a terrible day.

A| had have B| has had C| have had
10 She looked as if she _______ just seen a ghost walk by.

Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| A 4| A 5| B 6| A 7| A 8| B 9| B 10| A
Topic 121 HAVE, HAS or HAD 2
1 Hey, pal, do you ________ a light?

A| has B| had C| have
2 Have you ever ______ a surprise birthday party?

3 That guy over there looks like he ______ had a pretty bad day.
4 By the time he got here he _______ spent all his money.

5 She wasn't hungry. She _____________ her lunch.

A| has had B| have had C| had had
6 _________ you ever had a frightening experience?

A| Have B| Has C| Had
7 ________ it been six months since the last time we met up?
A| Has B| Have C| Had
8 I ________ just left when I realised that I _______ forgotten my wallet.

A| have ... have B| had ... had C| has ... had
9 We ________ a great party yesterday at our house.

10 It _______ been said that ignorance is bliss.

Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| B 4| A 5| C 6| A 7| A 8| B 9| B 10| C
Topic 122 HAVE, HAS or HAD 3
1 Do I look nice? I just ______ my hair dyed.

2 If you ______ a heart, you'll donate money to the earthquake victims.

3 _______ a nice day!

A| Has B| Had C| Have
4 She _______ got it all, baby!

5 Frank told me that he ________ just been to the bank when he got robbed.
6 You ______ better not disturb the boss. He's in a rotten mood.
A| have B| has C| had
7 I used to ________ a haircut just like yours.

8 _______ it ever occurred to you that you may have dyslexia?

A| Had B| Has C| Have
9 Has it ever occurred to you that you may ________ dyslexia?

10 Researchers say that Napolean may _______ had dyslexia.

Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| C 4| A 5| B 6| C 7| A 8| B 9| C 10| C
Topic 123 Homonyms
1 Which word is a homonym of 'ate'?

A| rate B| leight C| eight
2 Which word is a homonym of 'bear'?

A| bar B| beer C| bare
3 Which word is a homonym of 'be'?

A| bee B| bi C| boa
4 Which word is a homonym of 'bite'?

A| bait B| bright C| byte
5 Which word is a homonym of 'I'?

A| aye B| eye C| A and B
6 Which word is a homonym of 'blue'?

A| blah B| blow C| blew
7 Which word is a homonym of 'bored'?

A| board B| bard C| bird
8 Which word is NOT a homonym of 'by'?

A| buy B| bye C| bee
9 Which word is a homonym of 'you'?

A| ya B| ye C| ewe
10 Which word is a homonym of 'hour'?

A| our B| hare C| here
11 Which word is a homonym of 'meet'?

A| meat B| met C| mate
12 Which word is a homonym of 'pear'?

A| prayer B| pair C| peer
13 Which word is a homonym of 'prays'?

A| pries B| pays C| praise
14 Which word is a homonym of 'shake'?

A| shook B| chic C| sheik
15 Which word is a homonym of 'tie'?

A| thigh B| tea C| thai
16 Which word is a homonym of 'tow'?
A| tao B| toe C| too
17 Which word is a homonym of 'walk'?

A| whack B| wok C| welk
18 Which word is a homonym of 'week'?

A| wok B| weak C| whack
19 Which word is a homonym of 'world'?

A| sword B| word C| whirled
20 Which word is a homonym of 'wind'?

A| whined B| weened C| wand
Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| A 4| C 5| C 6| C 7| A 8| C 9| C 10| A 11| A 12| B 13| C 14| C 15| C
16| B 17| B 18| B 19| C 20| A
Topic 124 HOPE and WISH
1 I ______ it will rain tomorrow.

A| wish B| hope
2 I ______ I could see into the future.

A| hope B| wish
3 George is short. He ______ he was taller.

A| hopes B| wishes
4 Mary ______ her aunt will visit this weekend.

A| wishes B| hopes
5 I ______ you have a great time when you visit Thailand.

A| hope B| wish
6 Most people ______ that they had more money.

A| wish B| hope
7 I ______ that my team wins on Saturday.

A| hope B| wish
8 I ______ it wasn't so long until Christmas.

A| wish B| hope
9 Do you ever ______ that you had a horse?

A| wish B| hope
10 Let's ______ that the boss is in a good mood today.

A| hope B| wish
11 I ______ Billy was here. He'd enjoy this show.

A| wish B| hope
12 Sally ______ her car won't break down again.

A| hopes B| wishes
13 I ______ you like the present I got for you.

A| hope B| wish
14 Dianne ______ Jackie will ask her to dance.

A| hopes B| wishes
15 Don't you ______ the weather was nicer?
A| wish B| hope
16 My grades are terrible. I ______ I had studied harder.

A| hope B| wish
17 Joe was in an accident? I ______ he's all right.

A| hope B| wish
18 Mary bought me a gift. I ______ it's a computer game.

A| hope B| wish
19 I ______ we lived nearer to the shopping mall.

A| wish B| hope
20 Our cat ignores me. I ______ we had a dog.

A| wish B| hope
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| B 4| B 5| A 6| A 7| A 8| A 9| A 10| A 11| A 12| A 13| A 14| A 15| A
16| B 17| A 18| A 19| A 20| A
Topic 125 Household Chores
1 Washing the dishes is called washing ____.

A| in B| down C| up
2 After you wash the clothes, you have to _______ them.

A| iron B| steel C| fry
3 Before dinner, you need to _____ the table.

A| flay B| play C| lay
4 When the floor is dirty, you need to ________ it.

A| vacuum B| hoover C| A or B
5 I like to go outside and do __________.

A| plantering B| gardening C| yarding
6 When the grass gets high, father _____ it.

A| slices B| mows C| splices
7 Remember to _______ the vases on top of the television.

A| dirt B| dusty C| dust
8 We sometimes talk about doing ________ cleaning.

A| Summer B| Autumn C| Spring
9 I didn't have time to do the housework, so I just tidied _____ a bit.

A| in B| around C| up
10 To make a table shine, you ________ it.

A| polish B| wooden C| slice
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| C 4| C 5| B 6| B 7| C 8| C 9| C 10| A
Topic 126 Independent Clauses
1 An independent clause must have ___________.

A| a subject B| a verb C| a subject and a verb
2 Which of the following is an independent clause?

A| The man with the plan. B| Bob cried. C| Running away with the prize.
3 An independent clause ______________.

A| always stands alone
B| can be linked to a dependent clause
C| is always joined to another clause.
4 Which is an independent clause?

A| When the time comes. B| Because of the rain. C| No man is an island.
5 Which sentence contains an independent clause and a dependent clause?

A| Generally speaking, no man likes a sore loser.
B| And it was all down to Bob's hard work.
C| When the time comes, we move.
6 When I saw what my wife had cooked, I screamed.

A| The first clause is dependent.
B| Both parts of the sentence are independent.
C| The first clause is independent.
7 You bring it to me, I'll fix it.

A| The comma should be taken out.
B| A conjunction should be used.
C| The sentence is incomplete.
8 ________ he was in Rome, his wife was up to no good.

A| When or While B| While C| When
9 A dependent clause may be linked to an independent clause by ___________.

A| a full stop B| a comma C| a conjunction
10 The crowd cheered as the team arrived.

A| The first clause is independent.
B| The first clause is dependent.
C| The clauses should be reversed
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| B 4| C 5| C 6| A 7| B 8| A 9| C 10| A
Topic 127 Infinitives
1 No one wants _______.

A| to die B| dying C| to died
2 Wiliam wants ________ a good king.

A| to be B| be C| to do
3 _________ a mistake is quite normal.

A| Making B| To make C| A and B
4 ___________ a good omelette, you need the right eggs.

A| To make B| Making C| A and B
5 She went to Japan _________ shopping.

A| to go B| go C| and to go
6 Which is an infinitive?
A| to speak B| to the market C| to him
7 You need ________ him know the truth.

A| to let B| and to let C| let
8 _______ honest, it is too bitter.

A| Being B| To be C| To
9 He enjoys ________, but he needs _________ it more often.

A| to swim...doing B| swimming...to do C| to swim...to do
10 'To' is usually followed by _________.

A| the past participle B| a gerund C| the base verb
Answer Key:
1| A 2| A 3| C 4| A 5| A 6| A 7| A 8| B 9| B 10| C
Topic 128 Infinitives and Gerunds
1 I wish you would stop __________.

A| crying B| to cry C| A and B
2 I just love _________ salmon.

A| to eat B| eating C| A and B
3 You are required ____________ this form before you can see the doctor.
A| filling in B| to fill in C| A and B
4 I recommend ___________ a good psychiatrist.

A| to see B| seeing C| A and B
5 I hope __________ Bethlehem on my travels.

A| to visit B| visiting C| A and B
6 Peter always pretends ___________ karate when he gets in a fight.

A| knowing B| to know C| A and B
7 Please remember ___________ before noon.

A| checking out B| to check out C| A and B
8 We will finish ___________ our coffee and go home.

A| to drink B| drinking C| A and B
9 He started ___________ when he saw the shadow move.

A| to scream B| screaming C| A and B
10 Perry intends __________ this matter all the way to the Supreme Court.
A| taking B| to take C| A and B
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| B 4| B 5| A 6| B 7| B 8| B 9| C 10| B
Topic 129 -ING or -ED
1 She _______ about her age.

A| lying B| lied C| A or B
2 Veronica __________ law at Oxford.

A| studied B| studying C| A or B
3 __________ a mountain is a good way to keep fit.

A| Climbed B| Climbing C| *A or B
4 You can keep fit by ___________ a mountain.

A| climbed B| climbing C| A or B
5 He has ________ here for five years.

A| working B| worked C| A or B
6 He has been __________ here for five years.

A| working B| worked C| A or B
7 My car is not _________.

A| worked B| working C| *A or B
8 The cheese strips are ___________ on the fish before baking.

A| placing B| placed C| A or B
9 Before _________ a holiday, be sure that your passport is in order.

A| booking B| booked C| A or B
10 After _________ his hair, Goerge ________ his teeth.

A| combing...brushing B| combing...brushed C| combed...brushed
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| B 4| B 5| B 6| A 7| B 8| B 9| A 10| B
Topic 130 Interjections
1 We say 'aha' when ____________________.

A| we are disappointed B| we are pleasantly surprised C| we are unpleasantly surprised
2 We say 'ouch' when we are _________.

A| hurt B| sleepy C| hungry
3 We say 'hmmm' when we are __________.

A| thinking about something B| tired C| angry
4 'Huh?' is a very informal way to say _______.

A| 'what?' B| 'go away' C| 'where?'
5 'Mmm hmm' means ________.

A| I disagree B| I love it C| I agree
6 'Mmm mmm' means _______.

A| I love it B| I disagree C| I agree
7 'Wow' shows ________.

A| anger B| pain C| surprise
8 'Uh huh' means ________.

A| I am awake B| I agree C| I disagree
9 'Uh uh' means ________.

A| I am awake B| I disagree C| I agree
10 'Oops' shows that the speaker ___________.

A| made a mistake B| is confused C| wants a kiss
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| A 4| A 5| C 6| B 7| C 8| B 9| B 10| A
Topic 131 Interjections 2
1 '_________' shows surprise or that we are impressed.

A| Ho! B| Way! C| Whoa!
2 We say '_______' when we feel disgusted.

A| pa! B| ugh! C| whee!
3 We say '______' when we are surprised.

A| ack! B| achtung! C| wow!
4 '_______' is used to get someone's attention.

A| Hey! B| Oh oh! C| Hooray!
5 We say '_________' to celebrate something.

A| hooray! B| uh... C| phew!
6 We say '_______' when we are worried.

A| aargh! B| oh oh! C| hmmm
7 We say '_______' when we are relieved.

A| ha! B| phew! C| meh!
8 We say '_______' when we taste something delicious.

A| ummm! B| mmmm! C| hmmm!
9 We say '_______' when we are frustrated.

A| aargh! B| woop! C| eh?
10 '_______' is a casual way to say 'What?'

A| Oh? B| Sheesh? C| Eh?
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| C 4| A 5| A 6| B 7| B 8| B 9| A 10| C
Topic 132 International Holidays
1 Another way to write Christmas is _________.

A| Xmas B| Cmas C| Zmas
2 __________ gives presents to good children on Christmas.

A| Frosty B| Santa Ana C| Santa Claus
3 People hang _________ on the Christmas tree.

A| decorations B| decors C| decor
4 The night before Christmas is called _________.

A| Christmas T B| Eve to Christmas C| Christmas Eve
5 In the Spring, Americans and others celebrate _________.

A| Easter B| Autumn C| September
6 The symbol of Easter is the __________.

A| cat B| ostrich C| rabbit
7 Many countries have their own __________.

A| Christmas B| Independence Day C| Boston Tea Party
8 _________ is a time when kids dress up as ghosts.

A| Halloween B| Hallow Eve C| Horrorween
9 The international day for workers is called __________.

A| Red Day B| Labor Day C| Arbor Day
10 The last day of the year is called ___________.

A| New Night B| Auld Lang Syne C| New Year's Eve
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| A 4| C 5| A 6| C 7| B 8| A 9| B 10| C
Topic 133 Internet Words
1 The Internet is also called the __________.

A| Intranet B| web C| matrix
2 We ________ the web.

A| turf B| surf C| sloop
3 The index page of a website is called a _____________.

A| pager B| backpage C| homepage
4 Google is an example of a _____________.

A| blog B| search engine C| toobar
5 An online diary or journal is called a _____________.

A| blog B| napster C| search engine
6 The opposite of download is ____________.

A| upload B| backload C| outload
7 People love to download music in __________ format.

A| Microsoft Word B| PDF C| MP3
8 To select an Internet link, you _________ it.

A| click B| jack C| pick
9 If something is on the Internet, it is ____________.

A| onsite B| online C| on standby
10 Does your hotel have a fast Internet _________?

A| online B| broadband C| connection
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| C 4| B 5| A 6| A 7| C 8| A 9| B 10| C
Topic 134 Interview Questions
1 Which question requires a longer answer?

A| Tell me a little about yourself. B| Have you been waiting long? C| How old are you?
2 Which question is designed to test your loyalty?

A| Where did you work previously?
B| Did you enjoy your last job?
C| How many jobs have you had?
3 Which question is designed to put pressure on you?

A| Why do you want to work for us?
B| What do you know about our company?
C| Tell me your strengths and weaknesses.
4 'Tell me your strengths and weaknesses.' How should you answer?

A| You should give one weakness and many strengths.
B| You should focus on your weaknesses.
C| You should mention a weakness that will not stop you doing your job effectively.
5 What is the most common mistake young people make at an interview?

A| Asking about the salary. B| Making English mistakes. C| Giving answers that are too short.
6 What should you never do in an interview?

A| Come late. B| Wear a skirt. C| Ask lots of questions about the company.
7 Which is an example of a behavioural question?

A| Are you loyal to your present employer?
B| If you were asked to work with someone you dislike, would you do it?
C| Do you work long hours?
8 The interviewer should NOT ask...

A| What is your current salary?
B| What is your age?
C| Are you planning to get pregnant in the next two years?
9 Which question is open-ended?

A| Do you enjoy your work?
B| How many years experience do you have?
C| Why do you wish to change fields?
10 Which question is NOT open-ended?

A| How can you help our company?
B| Where do you see yourself in five years time?
C| When are you available to start?
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| C 4| C 5| C 6| A 7| B 8| C 9| C 10| C
Topic 135 Interview Questions 2
1 Which question would probably NOT be asked in an interview?

A| Tell me a little about yourself.
B| Tell me a little about your wife.
C| Tell me a little about your background.

A| What is your personal motivation?
B| What are your long term career goals?
C| What is your race?

A| Are you willing to work for a low salary?
B| Are you willing to work long hours?
C| Are you willing to work unconventional hours?

A| Why do you think we should hire you?
B| Why aren't you married?
C| Why did you leave your previous job?
5 What has been your most rewarding ____________?

A| acceleration B| action C| accomplishment
6 Which question tests your ability to cooperate with other employees?

A| Are you a team player? B| Are you in a team? C| Are you a player?
7 Would it be a problem for you to ___________?

A| relocate B| revaluate C| move around
8 What range of _________ are you looking for?

A| cash B| celery C| salary
9 Do you have experience in giving _____________?

A| maxims B| public speakings C| presentations
10 Give an example of an important ___________ that you have worked on.

A| project B| projection C| projectile
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| A 4| B 5| C 6| A 7| A 8| C 9| C 10| A
Topic 136 Irregular Adverbs
1 She seems _______.

A| nicely B| more nicely. C| nice
2 She looks _______.

A| pretty B| prettily C| more prettily
3 Bobby works ________.

A| hardly B| harderly C| hard
4 Sheila finished ___________ than Paul.

A| fast B| more faster C| faster
5 Which adverb is not irregular?

A| fast B| hard C| softly
6 We should find the solution ____________.

A| scientifically B| scientically C| sciencely
7 Sherry liked my design ___________.

A| the less B| the lowest C| the least
8 Please try to be ___________.

A| carefully B| more carefully C| careful
9 We enjoyed the holiday ___________.

A| very most B| much C| very much
10 She swam __________ than her sister.

A| farther B| further C| A or B
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| C 4| C 5| C 6| A 7| C 8| C 9| C 10| C
Topic 137 Irregular Verbs
1 Which verb is irregular?

A| kill B| like C| feel
2 What is the past tense of 'feel'?

A| felled B| fell C| felt

A| watch B| patch C| catch
4 What is the past tense of 'catch'?

A| catched B| caught C| cauht

A| pass B| believe C| become
6 What is the past form of 'become'?

A| became B| becomed C| become

A| leap B| sleep C| beep
8 What is the past form of 'sleep'?

A| sleeped B| slept C| sleped

A| greet B| meet C| encounter
10 What is the past form of 'meet'?

A| met B| meet C| meted
Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| C 4| B 5| C 6| A 7| B 8| B 9| B 10| A
Topic 138 Irregular Verbs 2

A| rake B| like C| make
2 What is the past form of 'make'?

A| made B| making C| maked

A| look B| poke C| take
4 What is the past form of 'take'?

A| taken B| took C| taked

A| smoke B| let C| stay
6 What is the past form of 'let'?

A| let B| letted C| letter

A| preach B| reach C| teach
8 What is the past form of 'teach'?

A| taught B| taut C| teached

A| rinse B| clasp C| spin
10 What is the past form of 'spin'?

A| spun B| spon C| span
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| C 4| B 5| B 6| A 7| C 8| A 9| C 10| C
Topic 139 IT, THEY or THEM
1 Joe likes Jazz, but I don't like ______.

A| they B| them C| it
2 Joe likes waffles, but I don't like _______.

A| them B| they C| it
3 She gave me her lipstick, but I never used ____.

A| it B| they C| them
4 She sent me letters, but I never received _______.

A| they B| it C| them
5 I bought a pen, but ____ didn't work.

A| them B| it C| they
6 I bought some flowers because I thought _______ would look pretty in my room.
7 The information is all in the folder if you need _____.

8 Check out these bars of soap. Don't ______ smell wonderful?

A| they B| it C| them
9 I can't move all this furniture by myself. _____ is too heavy.

10 The neighbors make a lot of noise when _______ hold a party.

Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| A 4| C 5| B 6| B 7| A 8| A 9| A 10| B
Topic 140 IT'S or ITS
1 _____ raining.
A| It B| It's C| Its
2 My dog sometimes licks ____ bum.

A| its B| it C| it's
3 Can you give ___ to me?

A| it B| its C| it's
4 I'm always unhappy when _____ time for geometry class.

5 I like this pasta you made. _____ really tasty.

A| Its B| It C| It's
6 My cat is lost, but I'm sure it can find _____ way home.
A| it's B| its C| it
7 Don't you think ____ too late to ask for an extension.

8 The car is missing ____ hubcaps.

A| it's B| its C| it
9 _______ never too late to make a change in your life.

A| Its B| It C| It's
10 Make sure that everything is in ____ proper place before you go home.
A| it B| it's C| its
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| A 4| C 5| C 6| B 7| C 8| B 9| C 10| C
Topic 141 Job Functions
1 If your job is to interview people, you work in ___________.

A| humanitarianism B| human resources C| personal resources
2 Human Resources is also called ______________.

A| Appersonal B| Personnel C| Personal
3 If your job is to sell your company's products, you work in _____________.

A| the sales B| the market C| marketing
4 If your job is to organise the office, you work in ______________.

A| administration B| management C| finance
5 If you are the boss, you are the ____________.

A| manger B| manager C| managementation
6 Sometimes a manager is called a ___________.

A| clerk B| subordinate C| supervisor
7 The boss of the entire company is the _________.

A| CEO B| CFO C| COE
8 CEO stands for _________________.

A| Chief Executive Officer B| Chief Enabling Office C| Chief Operating Officer
9 The boss has a special secretary called a ______________.

A| personal assistant B| clerk C| assistant clerk
10 If you look after the company's money, you are in ____________.

A| financial B| account C| finance
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| C 4| A 5| B 6| C 7| A 8| A 9| A 10| C
Topic 142 Languages of the World
1 In Finland, people speak _________.

A| Finlandish B| Finnish C| Finish
2 The official name for Indonesian is ___________.

A| Rahsia Indonesia B| Urdu C| Bahasa Indonesia
3 In Pakistan, people speak _________.

A| Urdu B| Thai C| Muruku
4 Which language is only spoken in a part of Britain?

A| Welsh B| British C| English
5 In Canada, the second official language is __________.

A| German B| French C| Canadian
6 People in Holland speak _________.

A| Netherish B| Dutch C| Hollish
7 In Kuwait, people speak _________.

A| Arabic B| Saudi C| Waiti
8 The official dialect of Chinese is __________.

A| Mandarin B| Cantonese C| Fukkien
9 Which language is widely spoken in India?

A| Zulu B| Tamil C| Urdu
10 Which language is no longer spoken, but still studied?

A| Greek B| Latin C| Slavic
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| A 4| A 5| B 6| B 7| A 8| A 9| B 10| B
Topic 143 Latin Words in English
1 The school or college that you attended is your _________.

A| alma pater B| ad hoc C| alma mater
2 Something that is quickly organised is done _________.

A| etcetera B| ad hoc C| alma hoc
3 Ergo means __________.

A| therefore B| but C| because
4 Ad nauseum means __________.

A| until you die B| until you cry C| until it makes you sick
5 'Bona fide' generally means _________.

A| real B| fake C| metal
6 Which phrase means 'a method of doing something'?

A| modus operandi B| modus infinitum C| datum ergo
7 A phrase that means remaining in the same state is _________.

A| status quo B| ad status C| status operandi
8 A.D. is short for __________.

A| Anno Domine B| Ad Dominic C| Annus Horribalis
9 Per _______ means yearly.

A| andum B| addendum C| annum
10 ________ means 'the opposite position'.

A| Miami Vice B| Vice Versa C| Versa Vice
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| A 4| C 5| A 6| A 7| A 8| A 9| C 10| B
Topic 144 LIKE or BE LIKE
1 Cats ________ to drink milk.

A| is like B| are like C| like
2 Most of my family _______ to watch horror films.

A| like B| is like C| are like
3 Alligators _______ crocodiles.

A| like B| are like C| likes
4 Some say that Chinese noodles _________ Italian spaghetti.

A| like B| were like C| are like
5 I tried eating frogs' legs. They __________ chicken.

A| tasted like B| are taste like C| were tasted like
6 Don't you _______ playing computer games?

A| like B| liked C| were liked
7 Henry is just _______ his father.

A| like B| likes C| is like
8 The kids always _________ to play in the park.

A| like B| are like C| liking
9 A fast car _______ a symbol of wealth.

A| is like B| likes C| like
10 He's a notorious criminal, just ______ his father before him.

A| look like B| like C| be like
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| B 4| C 5| A 6| A 7| A 8| A 9| A 10| B
Topic 145 Likes and Dislikes
1 George likes chocolate. In fact, he ________ it.

A| loves B| passions C| feels
2 George doesn't like peanuts. He _________them.

A| dislikes B| unlikes C| nonlikes
3 George likes fishing. He _________ it.

A| relaxes B| enjoys C| soothes
4 George hates losers. He __________ them.

A| haters B| lithes C| loathes
5 George likes Chinese food.He is _________ of it.

A| fond B| found C| frond
6 George likes watching baseball. He is _________ on it.

A| keen B| cuckoo C| gainly

A| Mary really likes George. B| Mary very likes George. C| Mary much likes George.

A| Mary very much likes shopping.
B| Mary very likes shopping.
C| Mary likes shopping very much.

A| Mary very hates eating fruit.
B| Mary much hates eating fruit.
C| Mary really hates eating fruit.

A| Mary is fond of jazz. B| Mary is fond for jazz. C| Mary is fond with jazz.
Answer Key:
1| A 2| A 3| B 4| C 5| A 6| A 7| A 8| C 9| C 10| A
Topic 146 Likes and Dislikes 2
1 Mary loves her pet poodle. She __________ it.

A| undores B| dores C| adores
2 Mary hates heavy metal music. She __________ it.

A| doesn't stand B| can't stand C| stands
3 Beth is __________ fashion. She loves clothes.

A| out of B| into C| fantastic
4 Beth hates broccoli. She says it's __________.

A| awful B| stupendous C| terrific
5 I love your leather jacket! It's so _______.

A| tepid B| cool C| cold
6 I'm ___________ war. I dislike the idea.

A| against B| of C| back to

A| Beth is into leather jackets. B| Beth into leather jackets. C| Beth is in to leather jackets.

A| Beth very adores her boyfriend.
B| Beth is really adores her boyfriend.
C| Beth really adores her boyfriend.

A| I can't stand with your smoking in my house.
B| I can't stand to you smoking in my house.
C| I can't stand you smoking in my house.

A| Beth is dislike fast food. B| Beth is against abortion. C| Beth is can't stand smoking.
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| B 4| A 5| B 6| A 7| A 8| C 9| C 10| B
Topic 147 LOOK + Preposition
1 Look ____ that guy over there. What a clown!

A| with B| at C| to
2 If you don't know the word, look it ___ in your dictionary.

A| up B| in C| out
3 Look _____ for alligators if you're wading through the swamp.

A| into B| up C| out
4 The police are currently looking _______ the matter.

A| out of B| into C| up to
5 Let's go to the mall and look ________.

A| around B| up C| down
6 Don't look ________ on Mary just because she has no money.

A| up B| for C| down
7 Little George really looks ______ to his father.

A| up B| out C| down
8 Look ____ my handbag and see if you can find my phone.

A| at B| in C| around
9 I have to stay home and look _______ the baby tonight.

A| after B| out for C| into
10 I need to take these documents home to look _________.

A| after B| over C| up
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| C 4| B 5| A 6| C 7| A 8| B 9| A 10| B
Topic 148 LOOK, SEE or WATCH
1 I enjoy ___________ television.

A| watching B| seeing C| looking at
2 I sat at the cafe and ___________ the pretty girls passing by.
A| saw B| looked at C| watched
3 ________ out! That cable is loose.

A| See B| Look at C| Watch
4 I enjoy __________ out of my window at the street below.

A| seeing B| watching C| looking
5 I ________ that your manners have not improved.

A| look B| watch C| see
6 Can't you _________ what I'm talking about?

A| see B| look C| watch
7 Jack couldn't bear to ________ his wife giving birth.

A| watch B| see C| look
8 Just ________ at this mess that the baby made!

A| see B| watch C| look
9 _______ that man over there? He's packing a gun.

A| Look B| Watch C| See
10 It _______ like we'll have a fight on our hands.

A| sees B| watches C| looks
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| C 4| C 5| C 6| A 7| A 8| C 9| C 10| C
Topic 149 MAKE, LET and GET
1 It does not ________ any difference to me.

A| get B| make C| let
2 You should _________ him to come earlier.

A| get B| let C| make
3 Where can a guy _______ a packet of cigarettes around here?

4 She ______ her family down when she got arrested.

A| got B| let C| made
5 Which word is the same in the past tense?

A| let B| make C| get
6 ________ a life!
A| Get B| Let C| Make
7 Don't ________ his charming appearance fool you.

8 We need to take a holiday and __________ away from here.

9 _________ me guess... you're a Capricorn.

A| Let B| Make C| Get
10 Little Georgie likes to _________ up stories.

A| make B| let C| get
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| A 4| B 5| A 6| A 7| B 8| A 9| A 10| A
Topic 150 MAKE or DO
1 It's time to ________ your homework!

A| make B| done C| do
2 Will you help me to _________ the laundry?

A| make B| do C| making
3 I have a lot of gardening to _________.

A| making B| make C| do
4 I wish I ________ more money.

A| make B| do C| made
5 Call the hotel and __________ a reservation under the name Cheech.
A| do B| make C| did
6 On their honeymoon, they _________love.

A| do B| make C| made
7 Please _________ up your mind about where to go for dinner.

A| making B| do C| make
8 Are you __________ with the computer yet?

A| done B| do C| make
9 Laura is always _________ up stories about her imaginary friends.

A| make B| do C| making
10 There's no time to _______ my hair!

A| do B| make C| making
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| C 4| C 5| B 6| C 7| C 8| A 9| C 10| A
Topic 151 Management Words
1 A good manager needs to ________________ the employees.

A| motivate B| motorvate C| ensue
2 Employees can also be called _________.

A| the workpersons B| the staff C| the stuff
3 A manager is sometimes called a ____________.

A| superboss B| superduper C| supervisor
4 An informal word for manager is ________.

A| superior B| big man C| boss
5 A formal word for manager is __________.

A| boss B| big man C| superior
6 To give more responsibilities to the staff is to ____________ them.

A| power B| empower C| strain
7 A discussion of an employee's work is called ___________.

A| an interview B| a performance review C| a bugout
8 Another word for performance review is _____________.

A| appraisal B| walkthrough C| cakehole
9 An employee's monthly money is called __________.

A| salary B| wages C| A and B
10 A high level businessperson is ________________.

A| an executive B| a clerk C| a chief
Answer Key:
1| A 2| B 3| C 4| C 5| C 6| B 7| B 8| A 9| C 10| A
Topic 152 Mathematical Words
1 Another word for 'average' is '_______'.

A| mean B| medium C| media
2 A number (but not a fraction) is _________.

A| a degree B| an integer C| an internment
3 1/2 is an example of a _________.

A| friction B| fractal C| fraction
4 A square contains four 90-degree _________.

A| angels B| pangles C| angles
5 The angle is 90 ________.

A| degrees B| deprees C| figures
6 One plus one _______ two.

A| earns to B| equals C| makes up
7 -2 is spoken as '________ two'.

A| zeroless B| under C| minus
8 I'm busy working on these ___________.

A| calculates B| calculuses C| calculations
9 2A=3B-C is an example of a _________.

A| formula B| root C| ratio
10 One divided by four is known as a _________.

A| quarter B| cubic C| metric
Answer Key:
1| A 2| B 3| C 4| C 5| A 6| B 7| C 8| C 9| A 10| A
Topic 153 Mathematical Words 2
1 Nine ___________ three equals three.

A| divide by B| divise by C| divided by
2 ____________ is the study of shapes, lines, points and angles.

A| Geometry B| Geology C| Herpatology
3 ____________ is the study of triangles and other angles.

A| Algeria B| Trigonometry C| Algebra
4 __________ is the study of logic and formulas.

A| Algebra B| Statistics C| Research
5 The _____________ of sixty four is eight.

A| power of B| square root C| cosine
6 A rule that is yet to be proven is a ____________.

A| trigoneme B| phoneme C| theory
7 A series of numbers is a ___________.

A| sequence B| root C| median
8 A number less than zero is a __________ number.

A| negative B| infinite C| zeroless
9 A number more than zero is a ___________ number.

A| positive B| perogative C| moresome
10 Two lines that cross at right angles are __________.

A| parallel B| perpendicular C| herpendicular
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| B 4| A 5| B 6| C 7| A 8| A 9| A 10| B
Topic 154 Medical Words
1 I am sick, I think I have a _______.

A| cold B| ill C| hot
2 My cold is really bad. I think I have the _______.

A| flue B| flu C| flew
3 My forehead is hot! I must have a ________.

A| fever B| heaty C| river
4 Every year, I go to the doctor for a _______.

A| check-out B| check-in C| check-up
5 Smoking causes ________.

A| cancer B| cough cough C| backaches
6 I didn't break my ankle. I only ________ it.

A| chopped B| pained C| sprained
7 I hit my head on a rock. I was __________ for two minutes.

A| sleeping B| unconscious C| out of bounds
8 To buy this medicine, you need a doctor's _________.

A| prescription B| notation C| permission
9 Michael had _________ to make his nose bigger.

A| bona fide surgery B| plastic surgery C| heart surgery
10 Another word for pill is ________.

A| powder B| tablet C| syrup
11 A doctor who performs operations is a _____.

A| surgeon B| pharmacist C| paramedic
12 When the doctor analyses your condition, it is called a _____.

A| cure B| diagnosis C| symptom
13 So far, there is no _____ for Cancer.

A| symptom B| solution C| cure
14 Doctors study _____ at university.

A| Medic B| Medical C| Medicine
15 This man needs _____ attention!

A| medical B| medicine C| medic
16 A sign or indication of a medical problem is called a _____.
A| symptom B| cure C| vaccine
17 My leg is painful. It is _____.

A| sore B| soreful C| soring
18 ache is another word for pain. But which of the following words is NOT correct?
A| handache B| headache C| backache
19 When you lose blood from your body, this is called _____.
A| bleeding B| blooding
20 The medics carried him away on a _____.

A| bed B| cast C| stretcher
21 You can die from a heart _____.

A| surge B| death C| attack
22 I hate needles. That s why I dont like getting an _____.

A| injection B| injury C| inquiry
23 This _____ will protect you from Chicken Pox.

A| injury B| vaccine C| cure
24 He survived the accident and he is now _____ in hospital.

A| recuperating B| living C| waiting
25 The doctor listens to your heart using his _____.

A| x-ray B| stethoscope C| microscope
Answer Key:
1| A 2| B 3| A 4| C 5| A 6| C 7| B 8| A 9| B 10| B 11| A 12| B 13| C 14| C 15| A
16| A 17| A 18| A 19| A 20| C 21| C 22| A 23| B 24| A 25| B
Topic 155 Military Words
1 Another word for the military is the ____________.

A| forced amies B| armed forces C| forced arms
2 The branch of the military that deals with planes is the ________.
A| Air Force B| Plane Force C| Plane Army
3 A soldier who performs well might recieve a _________.

A| medal B| modal C| model
4 You may have won the ________, but you haven't won the war.
A| battle B| bittle C| seige
5 A ________ is the highest rank in the army.

A| Captain B| General C| G.I.
6 G.I. stands for ___________.

A| general infantryman B| general indeed C| graphic infant
7 An army uses __________ to fire short range missiles or rockets.

A| artillery B| a tillery C| atilla ree
8 The opposite of attack is __________.

A| retack B| refend C| defence
9 A sea vessel that goes under the water is a __________.

A| marine B| sailor C| submarine
10 Another word for helicopter is _________.

A| chopper B| chipper C| rotor
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| A 4| A 5| B 6| A 7| A 8| C 9| C 10| A
Topic 156 Military Words 2
1 Another word for war, or a battle is _________.

A| brawl B| scrap C| conflict
2 A soldier who can shoot accurately over a long distance is a ___________.

A| sniper B| snipper C| snawper
3 A ship that planes can land on is called a __________.

A| carrier B| naval C| planeboat
4 A bomb that people step on is a ________.

A| footmine B| landmine C| landbomb
5 A length of time in a foreign land is called a ____________.

A| tour of action B| tour of battle C| tour of duty
6 In the military, your position is your __________.

A| rank B| design C| major
7 A soldier who has been in a war is a _________.

A| veteral B| veterinarian C| veteran
8 The most highly-trained soldiers are the __________.

A| special forces B| infantry C| officers
9 An enemy soldier who is caught is a __________.

A| prisoner B| meathook C| caption
10 You show respect to an officer with a __________.

A| salute B| salut C| salad
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| A 4| B 5| C 6| A 7| C 8| A 9| A 10| A
Topic 157 Modal Verbs
1 The deadline for the application is next Saturday. You _______ get it in before then.
A| would B| could not C| must
2 We _________ either go to the movies or watch a play.

A| must B| could C| would
3 It is getting late. I should ________ now.

A| go B| to go C| going
4 __________ has the same meaning as 'may'.

A| Should B| Might C| Must
5 __________ has the same meaning as 'have to'.

A| Must B| Should C| Ought to
6 I think you _________ to tell your husband that you are pregnant.
A| should B| must C| ought
7 Sammy and Joey _________ probably enjoy a hot cup of cocoa.

A| should B| ought C| would
8 You _________ pay the bill before the fourth, or you will be shut down.
A| may B| would C| have to
9 Look at that guy with the orange hair. He __________ be crazy if he thinks he looks cool.
A| ought to B| must C| may
10 When Shaun was younger, he ___________ sing better than he does now.
A| will B| could C| must
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| A 4| B 5| A 6| C 7| C 8| C 9| B 10| B
Topic 158 Modal Verbs 2
1 _________ you dance the next dance with me?

A| Will B| Would C| A or B
2 ________ you pass me the pepper?

3 You simply ________ visit our cottage in the country!

A| must B| ought to C| should
4 Why __________ I believe anything that you say?

A| ought to B| might C| should
5 You _______ sleep upstairs if you wish to stay the night.

A| may B| will C| might
6 You _______ want to see a doctor about that cough, you know.
A| will B| might C| should
7 It _______ be a ghost, or it might just be your imagination.

A| could B| would C| should
8 Tina called to say she __________ late.

A| maybe B| may C| may be
9 I don't think you _________ to mention this to your husband.

A| may B| should C| ought
10 We do what we _________, to survive.

A| could B| would C| have to
Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| A 4| C 5| A 6| B 7| A 8| C 9| C 10| C
Topic 159 Modal Phrases - Negative
1 You're going to park in the director's space? You _______ be serious.

A| can't B| won't C| mightn't
2 I'm off to the shops. I ___________ be long.

A| mustn't B| shouldn't C| can't
3 You ___________ eat or drink in the auditorium.

A| do not supposed to B| are not supposed to C| not supposed to
4 You __________ enter this area without permission.

A| could never B| must never C| might never
5 I ____________ do that if I were you.

A| mustn't B| shouldn't C| wouldn't
6 If not for the free lunch, most members ___________ turn up at all.
A| shouldn't B| couldn't C| wouldn't
7 Be careful. It _________ be as easy as you think.

A| might not B| must not C| should not
8 I didn't __________ change any more money.

A| need to B| needs to C| needing to
9 The shortest route _________ always be the best.

A| cannot B| may not C| had better not
10 You ____________ use his car without permission.

A| better not B| had better not C| had not better
Answer Key:
1| A 2| B 3| B 4| B 5| C 6| C 7| A 8| A 9| B 10| B
Topic 160 Money Words
1 Someone who doesn't like to spend money is _________.

A| manly B| shiney C| stingy
2 If you owe money, then you are in ______.

A| bank B| dept C| debt
3 When you get _________, you can borrow money.

A| flagged B| cashlogged C| credit
4 Another word for money is _________.

A| ready B| cash C| flack
5 Coins in your pocket are sometimes called loose ___________.

A| ching B| spend C| change
6 Sometimes, we refer to fifty dollars as _________.

A| 50 quids B| 50 bucks C| 50 geez
7 A person who buys items is a _________.

A| citizen B| manifest C| consumer
8 Another word for rich is ________.

A| worthy B| wealthy C| gatesy
9 A machine that dispenses money is an _________.

A| AAM B| ATM C| AMT
10 A person who legally declares he has no money is ___________.

A| bankrupt B| bankrolled C| bankriled
Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| C 4| B 5| C 6| B 7| C 8| B 9| B 10| A
Topic 161 MOST and ALMOST
1 ________ of my friends find Jim Carrey hilarious.

A| Most B| Almost
2 _________ all of my friends find Jim Carrey hilarious.

A| Almost B| Most
3 I ________ cried when I heard the news.

A| almost B| most
4 George tries to avoid Bill ________ of the time.

A| almost B| most
5 Mary enjoys _________ kinds of Asian cuisine.

A| almost B| most
6 Mary _________ spilled cranberry juice on my carpet.

A| almost B| most
7 The kids _______ finished the whole chocolate cake in one sitting.
A| most B| almost
8 The kids finished _________ of the cake.

A| most B| almost
9 Look at the time! It's ________ eight o' clock.

A| almost B| most
10 Sherry wears make-up _______ days.

A| most B| almost
11 _______ of my classmates have short hair.

A| Almost B| Most
12 Its _______ ten; we should go.

A| most B| almost
13 I _______ believed his excuses.

A| most B| almost
14 Its not a problem for _______ people.

A| almost B| most
15 _______ of us have already seen that movie.

A| Almost B| Most
16 Im _______ at level 3. I just need three more points.
A| most B| almost
17 This cafe serves _______ French food.

A| almost B| mostly
18 Im _______ ready. Give me five more minutes.

A| almost B| mostly
Answer Key:
1| A 2| A 3| A 4| B 5| B 6| A 7| B 8| A 9| A 10| A 11| B 12| B 13| B 14| B 15| B
16| B 17| B 18| A
Topic 162 Movies
1 Dracula is a _________ movie.

A| horrible B| horror C| drama
2 Titanic is a ___________ film.

A| romantic B| romance C| love
3 Finding Nemo is a ___________.

A| comic B| cartoon C| carton
4 The Hulk is an _________ movie.

A| active B| action C| actional
5 Jim Carrey stars in many __________.

A| comedies B| comics C| funnies
6 Gone With The Wind is a ___________ movie.

A| old-fashioned B| classic C| ancient
7 Japanese cartoons are called __________.

A| anime B| janime C| mations
8 A serious movie is a ___________.

A| dramatic B| drummer C| drama
9 An exciting movie is a __________.

A| thrill B| thriller C| action
10 A movie where a murder is solved is a ___________.

A| mystery B| slasher C| killer
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| B 4| B 5| A 6| B 7| A 8| C 9| B 10| A
Topic 163 Movie Titles
1 What is the meaning of 'Jaws'?

A| A small fish B| Teeth C| A big fish
2 E.T. means 'alien'. What is the long form?

A| Extraordinary B| Extra Template C| Extraterrestrial
3 The Lord of the _______

A| Ringlets B| Rings C| Ring
4 Mel Gibson starred in the Lethal Weapon series. 'Lethal' means ________.
A| Deadly B| Easy C| Big
5 'Twister' is a slang term for a __________.

A| earthquake B| hurricane C| tornado
6 The _________________.
A| Fast and the Furious B| Fasts and the Furious C| Fast and the Furiouses
7 Ice Age features a __________ as the main character.

A| mammoth B| ice elephant C| dinosaur
8 Tomb Raider is based on a computer game. A 'tomb' is a ____________.

A| large grave B| cradle C| large building
9 A 'raider' is a ___________.
A| person who can fight well
B| girl with a large bum C
| person who steals and is gone quickly
10 Ghostbusters is a classic film. To bust someone means to ___________.

A| arrest them or stop them B| look for them C| join them
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| B 4| A 5| C 6| A 7| A 8| A 9| C 10| A
Topic 164 Music
1 Classical music is played by _____________.

A| an orchestra B| a band C| a crew
2 ___________ is a musical style from Jamaica made famous by Bob Marley.

A| Rocko B| Reggae C| Racka
3 Rap music is also called ____________.

A| hop hip B| hippety hop C| hip hop
4 Modern bands have a lead guitar and a _______ guitar.

A| baste B| bass C| base
5 A singer is also called a ___________.

A| vocalist B| vacancy C| yeller
6 A female singer with a strong voice is a __________.

A| samosa B| diva C| sheba
7 The list of the top music is called the __________.

A| list B| chart C| path
8 A slow love song is called a _____________.

A| mellow B| ballad C| anthem
9 ___________ music is great for clubs.

A| Dance B| Rhythm C| Scuba
10 ____________ is a Brazilian style of music.

A| Reggae B| Sombrero C| Samba
Answer Key:
1| A 2| B 3| C 4| B 5| A 6| B 7| B 8| B 9| A 10| C
Topic 165 Musical Instruments
1 An electronic piano is a _________.

A| wakeboard B| board C| keyboard
2 A singer in a band is also called a __________.

A| vocalist B| vocaller C| vocals
3 A kind of guitar with four strings is called a __________.

A| bass guitar B| basic guitar C| base guitar
4 A large group of classical musicians is an _______________.

A| orchid B| orchestra C| orchestration
5 An instrument played with a bow (a kind of stick with a wire) is a ____________.

A| violinist B| violin C| violent
6 An instrument often used in jazz music is a _________.

A| saxmore B| saxophone C| sophomore
7 Drums are sometimes referred to as ___________.

A| percussion B| beatniks C| percolators
8 A large piano is called a _______ piano.

A| massive B| grand C| great
9 An even larger piano-style instrument with pipes is an __________.

A| organ B| orchid C| orgastra
10 A flute or a trumpet is an example of a ________ instrument.

A| hurricane B| wind C| windy
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| A 4| B 5| B 6| B 7| A 8| B 9| A 10| B
Topic 166 Nationalities
1 A man from Scotland is __________.

A| Scotch B| Scotlandish C| Scottish
2 A man from Canada is __________.

A| Candish B| American C| Canadian
3 A man from Brazil is __________.

A| Brazilian B| Brazilan C| Brazall
4 A man from Pakistan is __________.

A| Pakistani B| Pakistanish C| Pakistanese
5 A man from Wales is __________.

A| Walese B| Walish C| Welsh
6 A man from Switzerland is __________.

A| Switzerese B| Swiss C| Switz
7 A man from Germany is __________.

A| Deutsch B| German C| Germany
8 A man from Holland is __________.

A| Deutsch B| Hollandish C| Dutch
9 A man from Japan is __________.

A| Japernese B| Japanian C| Japanese
10 A man from Iraq is __________.

A| Iraquese B| Iraqi C| Iraqian
Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| A 4| A 5| C 6| B 7| B 8| C 9| C 10| B
Topic 167 Negative Forms
1 I have _______ eaten eel before.

A| never B| not C| A and B
2 I _________ play golf when I was young.

A| didn't B| never C| A and B
3 I can't believe you _________ seen a James Bond film.

A| didn't B| haven't C| A and B
4 She didn't ___________ the movie very much.

A| like B| liking C| liked
5 She _________ going to play computer games anymore.

A| doesn't B| isn't C| wasn't
6 Nobody __________ a loser.

A| doesn't likes B| likes C| isn't likes
7 Which of the following is a double negative?

A| It cannot be correct. B| It isn't incorrect. C| It isn't correct.
8 We ________ want people like you around here.

A| don't B| doesn't C| aren't
9 This soup _________ like my mother's soup.

A| isn't B| doesn't C| can't
10 I ___________ like this soup.

A| aren't B| am not C| don't
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| B 4| A 5| B 6| B 7| B 8| A 9| A 10| C
Topic 168 Negative Forms 2
1 She ___________ been skiing before.

A| never B| has never C| was never
2 We _________ alive today if not for the heroic actions of the firemen.
A| not would be B| wouldn't be C| wouldn't
3 _________ a problem if you want to stay in the guest room.

A| It was not B| It's not C| Not
4 Uncle Rick ______________ his pills.

A| have not been taking B| not been taking C| has not been taking
5 The problem with the door _________ my fault.

A| did not B| was not C| not was
6 __________ that I'm busy?

A| Can don't you see B| Can't you see C| Can you see not
7 Neither of my pets ________ leftovers.

A| won't eat B| eat C| don't eat
8 Which is correct?
A| This little mouse not like cheese.
B| This little mouse like not cheese.
C| This little mouse does not like cheese.
9 Which is correct?
A| I am not like this cake. B| I not like this cake. C| I don't like this cake.
A| She should not listen to her husband.
B| She should doesn't listen to her husband.
C| She should don't listen to her husband.
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| B 4| C 5| B 6| B 7| B 8| C 9| C 10| A
1 The truck driver ___________ his insurance.

A| not had renewed B| haven't renewed C| had not renewed
2 The fridge ___________ recently.

A| doesn't been working B| hasn't been working C| has no been working
3 Which is correct as a command?

A| Don't stop. B| No stop. C| You don't stop.
4 Which is correct as a command?

A| Please don't you touch that button.
B| Please don't touch that button.
C| Please you don't touch that button.
5 Which is correct?
A| I didn't touch your computer. B| I never touched your computer. C| A or B
6 Can you please _____________?

A| don't shout while I'm working
B| not shouting while I'm working
C| not shout while I'm working
7 Bill, you _____________ Monica.

A| had better don't mention B| had not better mention C| had better not mention
8 Which is correct?
A| The dogs not were barking any more.
B| The dogs weren't barking any more.
C| A or B
9 Which is correct?
A| She isn't able to come. B| She's unable to come. C| A or B
10 Passengers _______________ on the plane.

A| not allowed to smoke B| are not allowed to smoke C| allowed not to smoke
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| A 4| B 5| C 6| C 7| C 8| B 9| C 10| B
1 Which is correct?
A| Never did it occur to me that he may have been a chief.
B| It didn't occur to me that he may have been a chief.
C| A or B
2 I ______________ if I were you.

A| would don't do that B| wouldn't do that C| would not that
3 The medicine ____________ proven to work.

A| has yet not been B| not yet been C| has not yet been
4 My sword _____________ in a real battle.

A| has never been tested B| never has been tested C| not has been tested
5 The players __________ to take a break yet.

A| do not need to B| are not need to C| not need to
6 Which is correct?
A| The cow has yet to be milked. B| The cow has not yet been milked. C| A or B
7 I haven't told __________.

A| nobody B| anybody C| A or B
8 ____________ the president is one of the options.

A| Not telling B| Not told C| Not tell
9 We confused the guard by ______________ in English.

A| not speaking B| not speak C| speaking not
10 _____________ agrees with my idea.

A| Not everybody B| Not anybody C| Not nobody
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| C 4| A 5| A 6| C 7| B 8| A 9| A 10| A
Topic 171 Negative Phrases
1 ________ of us was able to reach the target on time.

A| Either B| Not C| Neither
2 Which is correct?
A| We both didn't do it. B| Neither of us did it. C| A or B
3 Which is correct?
A| Nobody could do it. B| Everybody couldn't do it. C| A or B
4 Which is correct?
A| I have no brothers. B| I don't have any brothers. C| A or B
5 _________ have I seen such a waste of money.

A| In no time B| Not always C| Never
6 To stress 'never', we can say _________.

A| nor ever B| never ever C| ever never
7 'neither' matches with _______.

A| nor B| or C| never
8 I called but he was __________.

A| not around B| not in C| A or B
9 Another way to say nobody is __________.

A| not everyone B| no one C| not onebody
10 ___________ the trouble I've seen.

A| Nobody knows B| Not all knows C| Nobody doesn't know
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| A 4| C 5| C 6| B 7| A 8| C 9| B 10| A
Topic 172 News Vocabulary
1 Three people were killed and two were _________ when the plane crashed.
A| inebriated B| injured C| indented
2 Two large electronics companies __________ yesterday.

A| merged B| joined up C| came together
3 Police __________ a man for stealing candy from a baby.

A| unrested B| arrested C| derested
4 The President gave an announcement at the press ____________.

A| conference B| meeting C| council
5 In sporting news, Manchester United ____________ two goals against Arsenal.

A| threw B| scored C| hooped
6 The movie, 'Lord of the Rings' was number one at the ______________.
A| box office B| front row C| big office
7 Scientists have not yet discovered a ________ for AIDS.

A| bonus B| emergence C| cure
8 The expert said that the country's ____________ was back on track.
A| economic B| economy C| economical
9 Those were the _______________. Now for the stories in detail.

A| headlines B| lineheads C| previews
10 Dr. Anthony Zhivery ______________ today at the age of 89.

A| passed away B| left the Earth C| killed
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| B 4| A 5| B 6| A 7| C 8| B 9| A 10| A
Topic 173 News Vocabulary 2
1 Ten people were injured in a plane ________ in Brazil.

A| crash B| stop C| drop
2 There was a ___________ in front of City Hall today. An angry crowd faced off against riot police.
A| make-up B| crowding C| demonstration
3 The President gave an address in front of the ___________.

A| Red House B| Blue House C| White House
4 The Finance Minister __________ today after new figures showed the economy had not
improved.
A| designed B| resigned C| signed
5 In a new _________, a high-level politician was caught taking money from businessmen for
favors.
A| news B| vandal C| scandal
6 Tens of thousands are starving due to the _________ in West Africa.

A| famine B| food C| cuisine
7 The Arabs and Israelis agreed to stick to the __________ and avoid violence.
A| peace system B| piece rules C| peace process
8 A bomb _________ in Baghdad, killing three people.

A| exploded B| blew in C| attacked
9 The American ___________ are still patrolling Baghdad in large numbers.

A| armed forces B| militia C| armed police
10 The man was charged with ________ after he was alleged to have killed his wife.
A| arrest B| murder C| arson
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| C 4| B 5| C 6| A 7| C 8| A 9| A 10| B
Topic 174 News Vocabulary 3
1 A ________ broke out when an angry crowd attacked the police.

A| riot B| summit C| discussion
2 Good news for investors as the ____________ continues to rise.

A| stock market B| black market C| stick market
3 It is a good time to _________ in property.

A| insure B| involve C| invest
4 The US sent twenty tons of _______ to victims of the famine.

A| aid B| raid C| waste
5 An _________ shook downtown Tokyo today and damaged some buildings.

A| earthquake B| artquake C| astro
6 Broad Pete is the latest __________ star to get in trouble with the law.
A| Dollywood B| Hollywood C| Holyrood
7 Mr. Pete ______________ after he was charged with possession of cocaine.

A| appeared in court B| relayed to court C| charged to court
8 Mr. Pete was later __________ to six months in jail.

A| sentenced B| given C| paragraphed
9 Pete Sampras is the Wimbledon _________ once again.

A| champion B| winmeister C| champer
10 And now for the __________. In Scotland, you can expect rain and freezing cold temperatures...
A| whether B| wether C| weather
Answer Key:
1| A 2| A 3| C 4| A 5| A 6| B 7| A 8| A 9| A 10| C
Topic 175 NORTH, SOUTH, EAST and WEST
1 _______ America is where Barack Obama lives.

A| West B| South C| North
2 Australia is in the _____________ hemisphere.

A| eastern B| southern C| northern
3 China, Japan and Korea are located in the Far ________.

A| East B| South C| West
4 European countries and America are sometimes called _________.

A| the Westerner B| the West C| the Western
5 _______ is the opposite of North.

A| South B| East C| West
6 The sun rises in the _________.

A| South B| West C| East
7 Japan is to the __________ of China.

A| east B| west C| north
8 Argentina is in _________ America.

A| North B| South C| West
9 ________ Korea is more advanced than ________ Korea.

A| East...West B| North...West C| South...North
10 Iraq is in the Middle _______.

A| South B| West C| East
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| A 4| B 5| A 6| C 7| A 8| B 9| C 10| C
Topic 176 NOT AS ... AS
1 What is the opposite of 'He is as tall as his brother.'?

A| He is as not tall as his brother.
B| He is not as tall as his brother.
C| He does not as tall as his brother.
2 What is the opposite of 'Rachel is as cute as Phoebe.'?

A| Rachel is not as cute as Phoebe.
B| Rachel does not as cute as Phoebe.
C| Rachel is as cute not as Phoebe.
3 What is the opposite of 'Al is as old as my sister.'?

A| Al is as old as not my sister.
B| Al is don't as old as my sister.
C| Al is not as old as my sister.
4 What is the opposite of 'Joey is as smart as Ross.'?

A| Joey isn't as smart as Ross.
B| Joey is don't as smart as Ross.
C| Joey is not as smart not as Ross.
5 What is the opposite of 'Rick is as strong as an ox.'?

A| Rick is not as strong as an ox. B| Rick isn't as strong as an ox. C| A or B
6 What is the opposite of 'He is as stubborn as a mule.'?

A| He isn't not as stubborn as a mule. B| He is not as stubborn as a mule. C| A or B
7 What is the opposite of 'Bill is as rich as I am.'?

A| Bill is not as rich as I am. B| Bill is as rich as not I am. C| Bill is as rich as I am not.
8 What is the opposite of 'The eggs are as fresh as they used to be.'?
A| The eggs are not as fresh as they used to be.
B| The eggs are not as fresh as they did not used to be.
C| The eggs are not as fresh as they did not use to be.
9 What is the opposite of 'I earn as much as he does.'?

A| I don't earn as much as he does.
B| I earn don't as much as he does.
C| I earn as much as he does not.
10 What is the opposite of 'He can run as fast as a cheetah.'?

A| He can run as fast not as a cheetah.
B| He can run as slow as a cheetah.
C| He can't run as fast as a cheetah.
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| C 4| A 5| C 6| B 7| A 8| A 9| A 10| C
Topic 177 Noun or Verb

A| communicative B| communicate C| communication
2 Which word can be a noun?

A| love B| lovely C| loveless
3 'Hope' can be a _________.

A| verb or noun B| verb C| noun
4 Which word is a verb?

A| effect B| effective C| affect

A| be B| existence C| problem
6 You need to have _________.

A| hopeful B| hopefully C| hope
7 Little John will ______________ tomorrow.

A| graduate B| graduation C| gradual
8 Scientists often wonder about the ______________ of life on Mars.

A| exist B| existence C| A or B
9 Life needs, water in some form, to _____________.

A| exist B| existence C| A or B
10 Which word can be a verb or a noun?

A| ask B| presentation C| run
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| A 4| C 5| A 6| C 7| A 8| B 9| A 10| C
Topic 178 Number Idioms
1 If you are very happy, you are in __________ heaven.

A| seventh B| sixth C| fifth
2 If you are very happy, you are on cloud ________.

A| ten B| eleven C| nine
3 ________ is a crowd.
A| One B| Three C| Two
4 'Three is a crowd' means _________________.

A| Two people may be lonely B| Two people are better off alone C| Three people are good
5 If a guy has a muscular stomach, he has a __________.

A| six-pack B| three-pack C| tupac
6 When a person is dead and buried, they are _____________.

A| six feet out B| one foot in C| six feet under
7 Someone who is very busy works ________.

A| 20/18 B| 52/365 C| 24/7
8 An office job is a ___________ job.

A| two-for-one B| one-on-one C| nine-to-five
9 It takes ________ to tango.

A| one B| three C| two
10 When someone has drunk too much, we say that they have had _______________.
A| forty too many B| one too many C| two to many
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| B 4| B 5| A 6| C 7| C 8| C 9| C 10| B
Topic 179 Numbers
1 1000 =
A| One thousand. B| One thousands. C| A or B
2 105 =
A| One hundred and five. B| One hundred fifty. C| One hundreds five.
3 1,000,000 =
A| One million. B| One billion. C| One hundred thousand.
4 1/6 =
A| One sixth. B| One six. C| One of six.
5 19,345 =
A| Nineteen thousand, three hundred and forty five.
B| Nineteen thousand, thirty hundred and forty five.
C| Ninety thousand, three hundred and forty five.
6 1,500 =
A| One thousand, five hundred. B| Fifteen hundred. C| A or B
7 2,300,000 =
A| Two million, three hundred thousand. B| Twenty three thousand. C| A or B
8 21,340,001 =
A| Twenty-one billion, three hundred and forty thousand and one.
B| Twenty-one million, three hundred and forty thousand and one.
C| Twenty-one million, forty thousand three hundred and one.
9 761.9 =
A| Seven hundred and sixty-one and nine.
B| Seven hundred and sixty-one point nine.
C| Seven hundred and sixty-one dot nine.
10 -34.5 =
A| Minus thirty and four point five.
B| Minus thirty-four dot five.
C| Minus thirty-four point five.
Answer Key:
1| A 2| A 3| A 4| A 5| A 6| C 7| A 8| B 9| B 10| C
Topic 180 Object of the Sentence
1 Jack kissed Jill.

A| 'Jill' is the object. B| 'Jack' is the object. C| 'kissed' is the object.
2 Pete ate lunch.

A| 'ate' is the object. B| 'Pete' is the object. C| 'lunch' is the object.
3 Pete ate lunch in the afternoon.

A| 'afternoon' is the object. B| 'lunch' is the object. C| 'Pete' is the object.
4 Before skiing, we checked the equipment.

A| 'we' is the object. B| 'skiing' is the object. C| 'the equipment' is the object.
5 John and Andy played the drums all night.

A| 'all night' is the object. B| 'the drums' is the object. C| 'John and Andy' is the object.
6 I love Los Angeles in the summertime.

A| 'Los Angeles' is the object. B| 'Los' is the object. C| 'summertime' is the object.
7 She showed me her art.

A| 'me' is the object. B| 'she' is the object. C| 'her art' is the object.
8 She showed her art to me.

A| 'me' is the object. B| 'her art' is the object. C| 'she' is the object.
9 Women like men who care.

A| 'care' is the object. B| 'men' is the object. C| 'women' is the object.
10 The timing took everyone by surprise.

A| 'everyone' is the object. B| 'the timing' is the object. C| 'surprise' is the object.
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| B 4| C 5| B 6| A 7| C 8| B 9| B 10| A
Topic 181 Occupations
1 A person who puts out fires is a ___________.

A| firebell B| fire extinguisher C| firefighter
2 Another term for police officer is __________.

A| law enforcement officer B| coppy C| soldier
3 A factory worker does __________.

A| manual labour B| handicraft C| handiwork
4 A farm worker is sometimes called a ________.

A| farmfoot B| farmleg C| farmhand
5 A person who serves food on an airplane is a __________.

A| waitress B| flight attendant C| bumblebee
6 Which position is the most senior?

A| director B| manager C| supervisor
7 A person who cooks food is a ______.

A| chieftan B| chef C| chief
8 A person who helps the boss is a _______.

A| personal assistant B| big secretary C| Mary
9 A person who drives a rich man around is a __________.

A| chauffeur B| drivingman C| highwayman
10 Which army position is the most senior?

A| seargant B| general C| captain
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| A 4| C 5| B 6| A 7| B 8| A 9| A 10| B
Topic 182 Occupations 2
1 A person who fights in an army is a _________.

A| solder B| solderer C| soldier
2 A person who writes computer software is a _________.

A| computerer B| programmer C| program
3 A university teacher is a _________.

A| speaker B| professor C| professional
4 A person who fixes technical equipment is a ______________.

A| architect B| plumber C| technician
5 A person who repairs toilets and sinks is a _________.

A| sinker B| plonker C| plumber
6 A person who makes bread and cakes is a _________.

A| baker B| breadier C| blaker
7 A doctor for teeth is a _________.

A| dentist B| toothie C| vet
8 A person who sells over the telephone is a ___________.

A| phonemon B| telemarketer C| salesphoner
9 A person who designs buildings is an __________.

A| arkwright B| architect C| arcter
10 A person who writes books is an _________.

A| author B| auditor C| arkman
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| B 4| C 5| C 6| A 7| A 8| B 9| B 10| A
Topic 183 Occupations 3
1 A person who writes for a newspaper is a __________.

A| journal B| columner C| journalist
2 A person who keeps track of money is a(n) ___________.

A| bankman B| counter C| accountant
3 A person who works at a cash register is a __________.

A| cashier B| cashguy C| counter
4 A person who answers calls and works at the front desk of a company is a _________.
A| caller B| reception C| receptionist
5 A Civil ___________ plans out and designs bridges and other works.
A| Engineer B| Auditor C| Engine
6 A person who is an expert in the law is a __________.

A| lawyer B| liar C| layman
7 Another word for 'doctor' is _________.

A| psycho B| physician C| physical
8 You can see a ___________ if you want to buy a house.

A| house agent B| real estate agent C| houseboy
9 A writer gives his work to an _________ to check.

A| editor B| author C| auditor
10 A person who interprets a language is a ___________.

A| veterinarian B| politician C| translator
Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| A 4| C 5| A 6| A 7| B 8| B 9| A 10| C
Topic 184 Odd Word Out
1 Which word is the odd one out?

A| huge B| microscopic C| gigantic

A| beige B| red C| snowy

A| chair B| sofa C| sit

A| walked B| caught C| pay

A| fell B| fill C| felt

A| cooker B| chef C| waiter

A| England B| French C| German

A| China B| Japanese C| Korean

A| fat B| shy C| tall

A| should B| gotta C| wanna
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| C 4| C 5| B 6| A 7| A 8| A 9| B 10| A
Topic 185 Odd Word Out 2

A| square B| circle C| cube

A| lawyer B| mister C| engineer

A| smoky B| quickly C| smoothly

A| terrible B| awful C| terrific

A| wrote B| took C| proven

A| physics B| chemist C| biology

A| nemesis B| friend C| partner

A| racer B| thief C| smuggler
9 Which phrase is the odd one out?

A| last month B| in two days C| yesterday

A| Africa B| Denmark C| Argentina
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| A 4| C 5| C 6| B 7| A 8| A 9| B 10| A
Topic 186 Odd Word Out 3

A| bread B| basket C| biscuit

A| definitely B| certainly C| maybe

A| center B| colour C| labor
4 Which phrase is the odd one out?

A| must not B| shouldn't C| can't

A| monitor B| keyboard C| chair

A| prestigious B| luxurious C| filthy

A| comedy B| horror C| television

A| violet B| rose C| lettuce

A| paper B| web C| net

A| Islam B| Buddhism C| Christian
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| B 4| A 5| C 6| C 7| C 8| C 9| A 10| C
Topic 187 Opposites
1 What is the opposite of sure?

A| insure B| nonsure C| unsure
2 What is the opposite of huge?

A| unhuge B| tiny C| tinsel
3 What is the opposite of patriotic?

A| impatriotic B| unpatriotic C| nonpatriotic
4 What is the opposite of stressed out?

A| carefree B| hectic C| rounded
5 What is the opposite of lazy?

A| energy B| energetic C| energous
6 What is the opposite of certain?

A| imcertain B| uncertain C| incertain
7 What is the opposite of speedy?

A| sleepy B| wrathful C| sluggish
8 What is the opposite of cooked?

A| raw B| rawish C| sushiful
9 What is the opposite of weak?

A| tricky B| teak C| tough
10 What is the opposite of dull?

A| vivid B| life C| rigid
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| B 4| A 5| B 6| B 7| C 8| A 9| C 10| A
Topic 188 Participles
1 The ________ bear made the crowd laugh.

A| danced B| dancing C| A or B
2 He made an __________ plea for assistance.

A| impassioning B| impassioned C| A or B
3 The _________ look on her face told him something was wrong.
A| neglecting B| neglected C| A or B
4 May I have the _____________ sausage?

A| A or B B| remaining C| remained
5 We all admired the __________ Buddha in the temple.

A| A or B B| sitting C| sat
6 With a __________ scream, she turned and fled the scene of the crime.
A| horrifying B| horrified C| A or B
7 Shooting at ________ geese is harder than shooting at swimming ones.

A| flying B| flew C| A or B
8 The _________ text is shorter by thirty percent.

A| abridging B| abridged C| A or B
9 __________ vampires dance! Feel the voodoo curse!

A| Laughing B| Laughed C| A or B
10 Voodoo is actually not a _________ matter.

A| laughed B| laughing C| A or B
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| B 4| B 5| B 6| B 7| A 8| B 9| A 10| B
Topic 189 Parts of Speech

A| through B| thought C| think

A| buy B| binge C| after
3 Which word is a preposition?

A| before B| look C| you
4 Which word is a pronoun?

A| oh! B| they C| then

A| dirty B| dirt C| mess
6 Which word is an adverb?

A| rough B| mainly C| oh!
7 Which word is an interjection?

A| big B| oh! C| biggest
8 Which word is a conjunction?

A| big B| see C| when
9 Which word is a proper noun?

A| language B| London C| lard
10 Which word is NOT a preposition?

A| to B| more C| after
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| A 4| B 5| A 6| B 7| B 8| C 9| B 10| B
Topic 190 Parts of Speech 2
1 A word like, 'oh!' or 'ah' is ______________.

A| an interruption B| an injunction C| an interjection
2 A word that describes an action is __________.

A| a verb B| an adjection C| a gerund
3 A ___________ verb, on the other hand, describes a non-physical action.

A| reactive B| stative C| mative
4 ____________ is an example of a stative verb.

A| Think B| Sprint C| Milk
5 A ___________ noun describes an object by name.

A| proper B| real C| concrete
6 Which of the following is a proper noun?

A| Los Angeles B| president C| lake
7 An adverb can describe a verb or ___________.

A| a situation in the past B| an adjective C| another verb
8 An adjective describes a ___________.

A| preposition B| verb C| noun
9 Which word is NOT a preposition?

A| with B| same C| to
10 Sometimes a word may be a verb or a noun depending on context.

A| False B| Only true in the past C| True
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| B 4| A 5| A 6| A 7| B 8| C 9| B 10| C
Topic 191 Parts of the Body
1 Your ______ connects your foot to your leg.

A| elbow B| wrist C| ankle
2 The front, top part of your head is your __________.

A| frente B| forehead C| fronthead
3 The joint between your upper and lower arm is your _________.
A| knee B| elbow C| wrist
4 The soft part at the bottom of your ear is your ________.

A| earlobe B| eardrop C| softear
5 The holes in your nose are called _________.

A| breathers B| nostrils C| snorts
6 Another word for stomach is _________.

A| tummy B| button C| jelly
7 Another word for stomach is _________.

A| gummy B| pot C| belly
8 The front part of your hand is your _________.

A| heel B| palm C| wrist
9 The pieces of skin that cover your eyes are your ____________.
A| eyedrops B| eyelids C| eyebags
10 The biggest toe on each foot is called the ________.

A| big toe B| megatoe C| mac toe
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| B 4| A 5| B 6| A 7| C 8| B 9| B 10| A
Topic 192 Parts of the Body 2
1 Your hand is connected to your arm by your _________.

A| elbow B| wrist C| palm
2 The upper and lower leg are joined by the _________.

A| thigh B| heel C| knee
3 The bottom of your foot, at the back, is the _________.

A| heel B| arm C| butt
4 The hairy bits above your eyes are _________.

A| eyepods B| eyehairs C| eyebrows
5 Another word for your bottom is your _________.

A| sitter B| bum C| tocks
6 The sides of your face are called _______.

A| beaks B| teaks C| cheeks
7 Your arms are connected to your body by your _________.

A| cheeks B| shruggers C| shoulders
8 When you eat, the food goes down your _________.

A| throat B| bottom C| speck
9 The skin on top of your head is your _________.

A| scalpum B| spatula C| scalp
10 The sides of your upper legs are your __________.

A| knees B| soles C| thighs
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| A 4| C 5| B 6| C 7| C 8| A 9| C 10| C
Topic 193 Passive Voice - Functions
1 We use the passive voice when _____________.

A| the speaker did the action
B| we do not know who did the action
C| we know who did the action
2 Which is correct?
A| My handbag stolen.
B| Someone was stolen my handbag.
C| My handbag was stolen.
3 The passive voice is _________.

A| less formal B| more intense C| more formal
4 Which is correct?
A| You are requested to remain in your seat.
B| You requested to remain in your seat.
C| We are requested you to remain in your seat.
5 We use the passive voice when _______________.

A| the subject is important B| the subject is female C| the subject is not important
6 Which is correct?
A| We are baked our cakes fresh every morning.
B| Our cakes are bake fresh every morning.
C| Our cakes are baked fresh every morning.
7 Which sentence sounds better?

A| Toyota makes Toyotas in Japan.
B| Toyotas are made in Japan.
C| Toyotas are made in Japan by Toyota.
8 Which sentence does NOT sound right?

A| The car was parked by me.
B| The car was parked badly.
C| The car was parked on a yellow line.
9 Passive sentences are _________ than active sentences.

A| longer B| more important C| shorter

A| The children were asleep by nine.
B| The children were very sleepy.
C| The children were put to bed.
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| C 4| A 5| C 6| C 7| B 8| A 9| A 10| C
Topic 194 Passive Modals
1 All books must _______ returned to the library within three days.
2 The soldiers' hair has to ___________ really short.

A| be cut B| cut C| been cut
3 Which sentence is in passive voice?

A| The professor must be really hardworking. B| It must be reordered. C| He must be crazy.
4 No one ______________ punished without a fair trial.

A| should B| should have C| should be
5 This fruit _______________.

A| can be eat B| can eat C| can be eaten
6 It should ________ finished, but it wasn't.

A| be B| have been C| had been
7 I think my wallet may __________ stolen.

A| have been B| have C| had been
8 When they met, it must ________________ arranged by somebody.

A| have been B| be C| was
9 You should ____________ me earlier.

A| have told B| had tell C| told
10 The criminal maintains that he must have ___________.

A| done framed B| been framed C| framed
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| B 4| C 5| C 6| B 7| A 8| A 9| A 10| B
Topic 195 Passive Question Forms
1 Will I ________ charged extra for this?

A| am B| been C| be
2 When was your living room ___________?

A| redecorate B| redecorated C| redecorating
3 _______ these paintings made in Korea?

A| Is B| Be C| Are
4 When ________ the package delivered?

A| was B| were C| will

A| When was this ring given to you?
B| Who was given you this ring?
C| Who gave you this ring?
6 Which question is passive?

A| When was the money stolen?
B| When the money was stolen?
C| When is the money was stolen?
7 _________ these diamonds bought from the Vanderbilt collection?

A| Was B| Do C| Were
8 How many people were __________ in the accident?

A| hurt B| hurting C| hurted
9 Who else _______________ about this?

A| were told B| was told C| told
10 Why was I ______________ about this?

A| informed not B| not informed C| not inform
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| C 4| A 5| A 6| A 7| C 8| A 9| B 10| B
Topic 196 Passive Voice
1 Which of the following is a passive sentence?

A| Fred parked his truck across the road.
B| Fred's truck was parked across the road.
C| Fred was parked his truck across the road.
2 Which of the following is a passive sentence?

A| Someone was stolen my car. B| My car was stolen. C| Someone stole my car.
3 All the computers ____________ last night.

A| were used B| had used C| have used
4 The sign has __________ removed from the building.

5 This book was ____________ in 1656.

A| writing B| written C| wrote
6 Which of the following is NOT a passive sentence.

A| We all used the room. B| The room is used every day. C| The room is being used.
7 Which of the following is NOT a passive sentence.

A| The plane was flown by a very experienced pilot.
B| The mouse was eaten by one of the neighbourhood cats.
C| These people wanted to go on a trip.
8 The cows _______________ by the farmer.

A| were milked B| was milked C| were milking
9 The criminal ______________ next week.

A| was executed B| will be executed C| going to be executed
10 The system needs _____________.

A| to be shut down. B| shut it down C| to be shutting down.
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| A 4| A 5| B 6| A 7| C 8| A 9| B 10| A
Topic 197 Passive Voice 2
1 According to the officer in charge, the security ____________.

A| was breached B| was breach C| breached
2 The army was held back _______ the rebel force.

A| for B| by C| with
3 This antique _______________ in my family for generations.

A| has been handed down B| were handed down C| handed down
4 A bonus __________ to the employee of the month.

A| will be given B| be given C| is be given
5 Which sentence is NOT passive?

A| Jack was tired, so he went to bed.
B| Jack was helped by the nurse.
C| Jack was murdered on the twenty-fourth.
6 Which sentence is a future passive form?

A| She will be there when you need her.
B| She was driven to work every day.
C| She will be told to try harder.
7 Her memories _____________.

A| have been erased B| have erased C| has been erased
8 Cakes like this _________ in France.

A| will sold B| are sold C| can sold
9 The samurai blade ___________ by a master.

A| must be made B| must made C| always be made

A| His antics will never be forgotten.
B| Many are called, but few are choosen.
C| My keys have been stolen.
Answer Key:
1| A 2| B 3| A 4| A 5| A 6| C 7| A 8| B 9| A 10| B
Topic 198 Passive Voice 3
1 Your cooperation in this matter ________ greatly appreciated.

A| would B| is C| are
2 Every year, feasts and banquets _________ in his honour.

A| are hold B| held C| are held
3 Which is correct.
A| Not much known about the real King Arthur.
B| Not much is known about the real King Arthur.
C| Not much known is about the real King Arthur.
4 The visitor ___________ with open arms by the townspeople.

A| was welcomed B| welcomed C| be welcomed
5 His fate is yet _______________.

A| to decide B| decided C| to be decided
6 For generations, travellers _____________ by bandits along these mountain paths.

A| have been struck B| been strike C| have struck
7 The king ordered that the criminal ____________.

A| be executed B| is executed C| executed
8 We will move in whether the work ___________ or not.

A| is completed B| has completed C| was completed
9 No one knew whether Ripley ____________ or not.

A| was believe B| believe in C| was believed
10 Which sentence has NO passive form?

A| Joe spent all his money on candy.
B| Many other people in the crowd saw the UFO.
C| The ladies all cried.
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| B 4| A 5| C 6| A 7| A 8| A 9| C 10| C
Topic 199 Passive Voice With GET
1 I _______ my car washed by a guy named Joe.

A| getting B| am C| got
2 I think she needs to get her head __________.

A| checking B| check C| checked
3 Which sentence is a passive form?

A| Joey got his tires fixed. B| Get your clothes on. C| I've got to go before seven.

A| Getting this form signed by your doctor, please.
B| Get this form signed by your doctor, please.
C| Got this form signed by your doctor, please.
5 I got my car _________ away when I parked it in the handicapped zone.

A| towing B| tow C| towed
6 I got my wallet ____________ in El Segundo.

A| steal B| stolen C| stole
7 The passive structure with 'get' has the ________________.

A| future form of the verb B| past participle of the verb C| past tense form of the verb
8 Please get your garbage ___________ away.

A| taken B| take C| took
9 She __________ her wedding dress designed by Wes Brown.

A| is getting B| get C| will getting
10 I need to _______ my oil changed.

A| have B| get C| A and B
Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| A 4| B 5| C 6| B 7| B 8| A 9| A 10| C
Topic 200 Passive Voice With HAVE
1 I usually _______ my hair cut at that salon.

A| having B| have C| am
2 I need to _________ my teeth examined by a dentist.

A| have B| do C| be
3 Sheila usually has her car ____________ at the workshop down the street.
A| checking B| checks C| checked
4 Myra had her car _________ by Mr. Jones.

A| paint B| painted C| painting
5 I'm _________ a tooth pulled out tomorrow.

A| have B| to having C| having
6 You should have that bruise _________ to by a doctor.

A| seen B| see C| saw

A| I cut my hair. B| I had my hair cut. C| I had my haircut

A| I had my hair cut. B| I had a haircut. C| A and B.

A| She had the dress fitting by a professional.
B| She had the dress fits by a professional.
C| She had the dress fitted by a professional.
10 I recently ________ my roof ___________.

A| have...repair B| have...repaired C| had...repaired
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| C 4| B 5| C 6| A 7| B 8| C 9| C 10| C
Topic 201 Past Continuous Tense
1 Jackie was __________ all day yesterday.

A| slept B| sleep C| sleeping
2 Mei Fung was ___________ in the yard when she heard the noise.
A| played B| play C| playing
3 For most of yesterday, I was ___________ gardening.

A| done B| do C| doing
4 She ________________ while she was sleeping.

A| was snoring B| was snored C| was snore
5 Mayumi was _____________ whether you would join her.

A| wondered B| wonder C| wondering
6 ________ you working before I called?

A| Did B| Do C| Were
7 _________ Sammy playing badminton last Saturday afternoon?

8 You ________________ in class. Admit it!

A| were sleep B| were sleeping C| were slept
9 She was ___________ in the shower.

A| singing B| sing C| sung
10 I _______ looking for you everywhere before lunch. Where were you?
A| were B| did C| was
Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| C 4| A 5| C 6| C 7| A 8| B 9| A 10| C
Topic 202 Past Continuous Tense 2
1 Which sentence makes sense?

A| When I met her, I was having a cold.
B| I was singing in the shower.
C| After lunch, I was eating dessert.
2 Which sentence makes sense?

A| Jacob was owning a green car.
B| Jacob was carrying a black bag.
C| Jacob was suddenly having an idea.
3 Shaun _______ thinking about Maria.

A| was B| were C| would
4 The kids _______ fighting in the back of the car.

A| was B| would C| were
5 She was _________ me a dirty look.

A| gave B| give C| giving
6 My boss was __________ too much, as usual.

A| talking B| talked C| talk
7 She was __________ when the phone call came.

A| napped B| nap C| napping
8 The dogs were jumping and __________ in the garden.

A| play B| playing C| played
9 There were two cops, but one of them ____________ all the questions.
A| were asked B| was asked C| was asking
10 We __________ together in a yellow submarine.

A| were all lived B| were all living C| all were living
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| A 4| C 5| C 6| A 7| C 8| B 9| C 10| B
Topic 203 Past Continuous Negative Form
1 They _______ not having a good day.

A| was B| did C| were
2 Shaun _________ strolling on the beach at the time.

A| was not B| wasn't C| A or B
3 Derek and June __________ planning an engagement party.

A| were not B| weren't C| A or B
4 Which is correct?
A| Nobody was playing on the swings. B| Nobody wasn't playing on the swings. C| A or B
5 The chapel bells were not ___________.

A| rang B| ring C| ringing
6 The festival was not ____________ as big a crowd as before.

A| attraction B| attract C| attracting
7 The stars _________ shining brightly.

A| wasn't B| were not C| A or B
8 The doctor was ____ smiling as he gave the news.

A| never B| not C| no
9 The garden was not _________ its best.

A| looked B| looks C| looking
10 The old jeep _____________.

A| were not working B| was not working C| was not work
Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| C 4| A 5| C 6| C 7| B 8| B 9| C 10| B
Topic 204 Past Modals
1 We should _________ left earlier.

2 You could have _________ a lot of money in that casino.

A| lose B| loss C| lost
3 Your mother must have __________ really worried about you.

A| also B| been C| be
4 We ___________ not have left the path, but it is too late now.
A| did B| should C| must
5 I have food poisoning. It ________ have been the leftover curry I ate last night.
A| should B| must C| would
6 If not for your help, I might ________ died.

7 Where is Alex? He is _____________ have been here by now.

A| must B| should C| supposed to
8 You came via the old highway? It must have _________ you ages!
A| took B| take C| taken
9 Look at all the fallen trees! There must ________ been a massive storm overnight.
10 __________ must have been a huge storm.

A| There B| There are C| He
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| B 4| B 5| B 6| C 7| C 8| C 9| C 10| A
Topic 205 Past Participles
1 What is the past participle of write?

A| Written B| Writen C| Wrote
2 What is the past participle of rise?

A| Risen B| Rose C| Raised
3 What is the past participle of fall?

A| Fell B| Fallen C| Felled
4 Sales have _______ since December.

A| fallen B| felled C| fell
5 You have been ________ another chance.

A| give B| given C| gave
6 What is the past participle of feel?

A| Feeled B| Fellen C| Felt
7 I have ________ to a decision.

A| come B| came C| comed
8 George has ___________ his son George Junior.

A| nammed B| named C| name
9 She has _________ the CEO for eight years now.

10 The fallen man has __________.

A| rose B| raised C| risen
Answer Key:
1| A 2| A 3| B 4| A 5| B 6| C 7| A 8| B 9| C 10| C
Topic 206 Past Participles 2
1 What is the past participle of 'ride'?

A| rided B| ridden C| rode
2 What is the past participle of 'attempt'?

A| attempten B| attempted C| attempt
3 What is the past participle of 'let'?

A| let B| lit C| letten
4 What is the past participle of 'light'?

A| lit B| let C| litten
5 Have you _________ a motorbike before?

A| ridden B| roden C| drive
6 You've ______ the cat out of the bag!

A| lit B| let's C| let
7 We have all __________ things that we regret.

A| did B| do C| done
8 The cars are ________ in Asia and sold in South Africa.

A| drive B| steal C| stolen
9 Wayne was _______ the purple heart.

A| gave B| award C| awarded
10 Now I've ________ it all!

A| saw B| seen C| see
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| A 4| A 5| A 6| C 7| C 8| C 9| C 10| B
Topic 207 Past Participles 3
1 What is the past participle of 'come'?

A| camen B| come C| came
2 What is the past participle of 'light'?

A| lighted B| lit C| light
3 What is the past participle of 'know'?

A| know B| known C| knew
4 What is the past participle of 'fly'?

A| flied B| flown C| flew
5 What is the past participle of 'show'?

A| shew B| shown C| showed
6 A messenger has ___________ bearing good news.

A| came B| camen C| come
7 Studies have _________ that smoking causes all kinds of bad stuff.
A| show B| shown C| showed
8 Of all the girls I've ____________, there is only one that I have truly loved,
A| knew B| know C| known
9 Past participles are used in ______________.

A| the simple present tense B| the simple past tense C| passive constructions
10 What is the past participle of 'prove'?

A| proved B| proven C| A or B
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| B 4| B 5| B 6| C 7| B 8| C 9| C 10| C
Topic 208 Past Perfect Tense
1 When we got to the party, Jan _______ already left.

2 She got up late because she _____ gone to bed late.

3 I had always ________ to be a doctor until I actually visited an emergency room.

A| want B| wanting C| wanted
4 Although the consultant had __________ against it, we decided to make the investment.
A| advising B| advised C| advice
5 I felt better. The medicine ___________.

A| has worked B| had worked C| had work
6 I had _____________ about the assignment until you reminded me.

A| forgotten B| forgot C| forgotted
7 I am hungry because I hadn't eaten.

A| The sentence is correct.
B| The sentence may be correct in some circumstances.
C| The sentence is not correct.
8 I was hungry because I hadn't eaten.

A| The sentence is not correct.
B| The sentence may be correct in some circumstances.
C| The sentence is correct.
9 He _________ eaten all the cakes. That's why he looked ill.

10 She had ________ late too many times.

A| been B| be C| so
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| C 4| B 5| B 6| A 7| C 8| C 9| C 10| A
Topic 209 Past Perfect Tense 2
1 She _______ finished the book before I got through the first chapter.
2 Sometimes both the past perfect and past tense could be correct; for example, when
_______________.
A| the action happened a long time ago
B| we do not know when the second action happened
C| the words 'before' or 'after' show the time relationship
3 Which is correct?
A| She told him before I arrived B| She had told him before I arrived. C| A or B
4 The guests had ____________ everything in sight.

A| ate B| eat C| eaten
5 Marsha had __________ cake and sandwiches.

A| brought B| bring C| brung
6 We had almost finished the fuel ______ the time we reached Moldova.
A| by B| in C| for
7 We often see past perfect structures in _____________.

A| quoted speech B| reported speech C| political speeches
8 The President admitted that he _____________ an affair with Monica.

A| had had B| had been C| had have
9 I informed my family that I ___________ my job and moved into a Buddhist monastery.
A| have quit B| had quit C| had quitted
10 I looked for Arthur Dent, but he _______________.

A| had already been B| had already went C| had already gone
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| C 4| C 5| A 6| A 7| B 8| A 9| B 10| C
Topic 210 Past Tense
1 I _________ the film that I saw last night.

A| enjoy B| enjoying C| enjoyed
2 Joseph _________ me to move my furniture.

A| was help B| helped C| was helped
3 Jonathon and Debby came over and __________ a movie with us.
A| did watch B| watched C| was watch
4 What is the past tense of 'take'?

A| taken B| took C| taked
5 What is the past tense of 'swim'?

A| swam B| swimmed C| swum
6 What is the past tense of 'ride'?

A| rided B| ridden C| rode
7 After visiting Jeffery, I ____________ some supplies from the shop.

A| was bought B| bought C| buyed
8 She ________ that she loved me.

A| was said B| said C| sayed
9 Billy Jean _______ not my lover.

A| were B| was be C| was
10 Rachel _______ not finish her peaches and cream.

A| had B| did C| was
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| B 4| B 5| A 6| C 7| B 8| B 9| C 10| B
Topic 211 Past Tense 2
1 What is the past tense of 'let'?

A| letted B| let C| leted
2 What is the past tense of 'shake'?

A| shook B| shaken C| shaked
3 What is the past tense of 'bring'?

A| brung B| brang C| brought
4 What is the past tense of 'lend'?

A| lend B| lended C| lent
5 What is the past tense of 'copy'?

A| copped B| copied C| copyied
6 George __________ Bill borrow his car yesterday.

A| was letted B| let C| was let
7 Felix __________ in Oklahoma when he was a child.

A| was live B| was lived C| lived
8 Julie ________ Alfred a big kiss.

A| was gave B| gave C| gived
9 Which sentence is in the past tense?

A| Bob wrote a long note. B| These cars are made in Japan. C| I feel exhausted.
10 Which is a passive sentence in the past tense?

A| Joseph felt exhausted.
B| The mess was quickly cleaned up.
C| The dinner has been served.
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| C 4| C 5| B 6| B 7| C 8| B 9| A 10| B
Topic 212 Past and Past Continuous Tense
1 I ________ and fell while I was running.

A| trip B| tripped C| was tripping
2 Simon _______ such a mess while he was eating.

A| make B| was making C| made
3 Mariko took hundreds of pictures while she __________________.

A| was sightseeing B| sightsaw C| sightsee
4 The flag was raised as the band ______________.

A| was playing B| played C| play
5 The sun ____________ and the birds were singing. It was a beautiful day.
A| was shining B| shone C| shine
6 In the year 2009, Obama __________ president.

A| become B| was becoming C| became
7 After dinner, I____________ a bath.

A| take B| was taking C| took
8 The phone rang when I ___________ a bath.

A| took B| take C| was taking
9 I couldn't sleep because the phone _____________ all night.

A| was ringing B| rang C| ring

A| In 1950, most of the world was living in poverty.
B| During 1950, most of the world living in poverty.
C| At 1950, most of the world lived in poverty.
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| A 4| A 5| A 6| C 7| C 8| C 9| A 10| A
Topic 213 Past Tense Negative Form
1 Rob _________ get home until after twelve.

A| did not B| didn't C| A or B
2 Zack _________ happy with the test results.

A| wasn't B| was not C| A or B
3 Julia didn't ______ Mary at the party.

A| saw B| see C| seeing
4 Mei Ling did not _______ the pills that the doctor gave her.
A| take B| taking C| took
5 Our neighbour _______ lock his gate yesterday.

A| was not B| were not C| did not
6 Our friends _________ not reply to our invitation.

A| did not B| was not C| were not
7 She _________ on the team last year.

A| were not B| was not C| did not
8 I _________ aware that the policy had changed.

A| was not B| did not C| were not
9 They __________ around when I called.

A| did not B| were not C| was not
10 The postman ___________ today.

A| don't came B| didn't come C| didn't came
Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| B 4| A 5| C 6| A 7| B 8| A 9| B 10| B
Topic 214 Past Tense Question Form
1 _______ you watch TV last night?

A| Do B| Were C| Did
2 _______ you enjoy the chocolates I gave you?

A| Were B| Did C| Do
3 ______ you play football after school yesterday?

4 Did you _______ a letter to your gran?

A| wrote B| write C| writing
5 Did you ever ______ that old suitcase?

A| using B| used C| use
6 Did Sarah ________ John because of his wealth?

A| married B| marry C| marrying
7 _______ you naughty when you were a kid?

8 ______ Sally at work last Friday?

9 _______ John's mother in hospital to see him?

10 Where ______ you _______ that hat?

A| do...bought B| did...buy C| did...bought
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| A 4| B 5| C 6| B 7| C 8| C 9| C 10| B
Topic 215 Past Tense and Present Perfect
1 I __________________ golf for a couple of years.

A| did not play B| have not play C| have not played
2 His boss _____________ at him many times for being late.

A| shouted B| has shouted C| did shout
3 Last night, George ___________ his uncle in Crawford.

A| visited B| has visited C| have visited
4 Johnson ____________ smoking last week.

A| has given up B| gave up C| given up
5 Johnson ________________ a cigarette for over six days.

A| hasn't had B| didn't have C| hasn't have
6 ________ you ever _________ a celebrity?

A| Have...met B| Have...meet C| Did...meet
7 Where _______ you ________ yesterday?

A| did...went B| did...go C| have...been
8 I ________________ many things in my time.

A| saw B| seen C| have seen
9 I _______________ from college last summer.

A| graduated B| graduating C| have graduated
10 Since I met you, my life _____________ forever.

A| changed B| has changed C| has changing
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| A 4| B 5| A 6| A 7| B 8| C 9| A 10| B
Topic 216 Past Time Markers
1 ________ Bill was running for president, he made many enemies.

A| When B| While C| A or B
2 I had learned a lot _________________ I graduated.

A| by the time B| by C| by that time
3 I have seen that movie ____________.

A| last week B| last month C| three times
4 We took Macy to the zoo ___________.

A| two days ago B| in two days C| last two days
5 _________________, Phillip received some bad news.

A| Two days ago B| Ago two days C| Last two days
6 Edward proposed to her _____________.

A| last week B| last week ago C| ago last week
7 The events took place more than _____________.

A| past three hundred years B| three hundred years ago C| past three hundred years ago
8 The events took place _______________.

A| last the Autumn B| during Autumn C| while the Autumn
9 She has been feeling sick for ________________.

A| the past two weeks B| the last two weeks C| A or B
10 Which word is only used in the context of the past?

A| in B| for C| ago
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| C 4| A 5| A 6| A 7| B 8| B 9| C 10| C
Topic 217 Phrasal Verbs
1 Let's hurry. The plane is about to take ______.

A| up B| off C| in
2 He loves to show ______, especially when everyone is watching.

A| out B| off C| up
3 Please don't bring _____ the topic of money around Steven.

A| in B| out C| up
4 Hey, check _______ this new cellphone.

A| off B| out C| up
5 The sight of blood just makes me want to throw ______.

A| out B| off C| up
6 On his salary, he just makes enough to get ____.

A| by B| out C| through
7 Put those dishes ________ over there.

A| through B| down C| by
8 Will you look ______ my cat while I'm in Jamaica?

A| by B| over C| after
9 If you don't know the word, look it _____ in your dictionary.

A| up B| by C| out
10 Why don't you drop ____ for tea sometime?

A| by B| through C| over
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| C 4| B 5| C 6| A 7| B 8| C 9| A 10| A
Topic 218 Phrasal Verbs With DOWN
1 If a tough guy wants to 'take you down', he might __________.

A| hug you B| hurt you C| smooch you
2 It is a policeman's job to ______ down the law.

A| put B| lay C| step
3 My car ________ down. I think it's the radiator.

A| took B| stopped C| broke

A| smoke down B| fight down C| write down

A| raise down B| love down C| settle down

A| look down after B| look down on C| look down by
7 To back down means to stop ______________.

A| needing someone B| threatening someone C| living with someone
8 To let someone down means to ___________ them.

A| disappoint B| drop C| appoint
9 Life is full of _________.

A| downs and outs B| downs and ups C| ups and downs
10 A homeless beggar can be described as _____________.

A| down and up B| down and in C| down and out
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| C 4| C 5| C 6| B 7| B 8| A 9| C 10| C
Topic 219 Phrasal Verbs With UP
1 You may want to ______ up a new hobby.

A| look B| take C| make
2 To ________ up means to quit.

A| give B| put C| look
3 You can _______ up a word in a dictionary.

A| look B| spy C| put
4 Things are getting better. Things are ________ up.

A| getting B| ripping C| looking
5 The team ______ up with some great ideas.

A| came B| thought C| brought
6 When my parents passed away, I was ________ up by my grandparents.

A| brought B| taken C| thought
7 The stock market has _____ up.

A| went B| spent C| gone
8 To _____ up with someone means to tolerate them.

A| make B| put C| end
9 He _______ me up on the phone.

A| called B| talked C| smiled
10 To invent a story is to _______ it up.

A| run B| make C| book
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| A 4| C 5| A 6| A 7| C 8| B 9| A 10| B
Topic 220 Phrases of Contrast
1 ________ Canada, Britain is an island.

A| Unlikely B| Like C| Unlike
2 He is actually quite different ________ his twin brother.

A| from B| as C| with
3 There are many differences ___________ my two closest friends.

A| between B| among C| around
4 Bill Gates is rich, ________ his cousin is poor.

A| still B| among C| yet
5 ____________ wild apples are small, domesticated apples are pretty big.
A| Although B| Although or Though C| Though
6 England is densely populated. _____________, Scotland has a small population density.

A| Up the contrast B| In contrast C| Contrast to
7 Bears love to eat sweet food. ___________, they are not too keen on sour things.
A| On the other hand B| To the other hand C| Other hand
8 We could tackle the problem using force. ________, we could use a softly-softly approach.
A| Inverse B| Conversely C| Converse
9 We could fly or we could go by train _________.

A| in stead B| except C| instead
A| Instead he says that he doesn't eat meat, I have seen him having a Big Mac.
B| Although we started small, we have grown quite large.
C| The two companies are quite difference in their approach.
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| A 4| C 5| B 6| B 7| A 8| B 9| C 10| B
Topic 221 Phrases With AROUND
1 Kids need space to _________.

A| eat around B| run around C| root around
2 Which is not a real phrase?

A| jump around B| play around C| bump around
3 I use my jeep to __________.

A| get around B| play around C| up around
4 No one likes to ___________.

A| wait around B| spin around C| look around

A| talk around B| go around C| spin around
6 Let's go ____________ the shops for a while.

A| wander around B| bother around C| jump around
7 To get a good deal, you need to __________.

A| buy around B| shop around C| slip around

A| move around B| pay around C| sleep around
9 Jody uses his wheelchair to _________.

A| motion around B| move around C| run around
10 If you are rich, you can ____________ in a Learjet.

A| flew around B| fly around C| air around
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| A 4| A 5| A 6| A 7| B 8| B 9| B 10| B
Topic 222 Phrases With CAN'T
1 Christmas is coming and I'm so excited. I can't _______.

A| stand B| wait C| see
2 I can't ______ the thought of another week with no sun.

A| set B| bear C| try
3 I know Jack is clumsy, but he can't _______ it.

A| take B| help C| see
4 She can't ________ guys with bad tempers. She hates them.
A| stand B| sit C| around
5 After three weeks of vegetarian food, I just couldn't _________ anymore.

A| take it B| raise it C| handle
6 I'm so confused that I just can't _________.

A| go straight B| think straight C| aim straight
7 I know it's not a good price. Sometimes you just can't ________.
A| pay B| win C| reap
8 She's so cute that I can't take my ________ off her.

A| nose B| brain C| eyes
9 It's so loud here that I can't hear myself ________.

A| breathe B| talk C| think
10 He's so lazy. He can't be __________ to get up before noon.

A| bothered B| led C| encouraged
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| B 4| A 5| A 6| B 7| B 8| C 9| C 10| A
Topic 223 Phrases With COME
1 Come _____! Let's go.

A| off B| up C| on
2 Why don't you come _______ and see me sometime?

A| out B| round C| through
3 I got him to come _________ to my way of thinking.

A| out B| off C| round
4 Mazlan came _______ a tiger in the jungle.

A| on B| across C| out
5 He's a tough guy. Everyone expects him to come out ________.

A| hitting B| beating C| fighting
6 First come, first _______.

A| back B| served C| given
7 Winning the lottery was like a _________ come true for Jack.
A| dream B| wont C| hope
8 If _______ comes to worst, we can sell the furniture to buy food.

A| least B| worst C| best
9 She's quite happy to play computer games until the ________ come home!
A| sheep B| frogs C| cows
10 Thank you so much for helping. I knew you'd come _________ for me.
A| under B| up C| through
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| C 4| B 5| C 6| B 7| A 8| B 9| C 10| C
Topic 224 Phrases With GET
1 Marshall won't get _____ of prison for another three years.

A| into B| up C| out
2 I need time to get ______ my last girlfriend.

A| over B| into C| about
3 What time did the train get _____ Vegas?

A| to B| about C| over
4 In this city, it is difficult to get __________ without a car.

A| through B| around C| up
5 It's too difficult. I just don't get ____.

A| up B| there C| it
6 George and Shirley are hoping to get _________ next spring.

A| marry B| marriage C| married
7 Can I get a _______ to Colchester?

A| car B| speed C| lift
8 'I'm getting annoyed.' In this sentence, get means _______.

A| be B| have C| become
9 'How do you get there from here?' In this sentence, get means _______.
A| go B| walk C| fly
10 The short, spoken form of 'have got to' is _________.

A| gotta B| musta C| wanna
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| A 4| B 5| C 6| C 7| C 8| C 9| A 10| A
Topic 225 Phrases With MAKE
1 When I was young, I used to make ________ stories.

A| over B| up C| out
2 Please make ______ your mind!

A| in B| up C| over
3 My kids made a ______ in the living room when they had their friends over.
A| mess B| dirty C| untidy
4 Make love, not _______.

A| whoopee B| war C| peace
5 Please make _______. I'm coming through.

A| wayward B| way C| away
6 I don't understand it. It just doesn't make __________.

A| sensible B| smart C| sense

A| make ensure B| make sure up C| make sure
8 I have a meeting tomorrow, so I won't be able to make ______ for lunch with you.
A| out B| over C| it
9 Sally went to the salon for a _________.

A| makeout B| makein C| makeover
10 With my low salary, it is difficult to make ______ meet.

A| ends B| people C| ropes
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| A 4| B 5| B 6| C 7| C 8| C 9| C 10| A
Topic 226 Phrases With PASS
1 A polite way to say 'die' is '__________'.

A| pass around B| pass of C| pass away
2 To make a pass at someone means to _____________.

A| flirt with them B| kiss them C| fight them
3 A road that runs under another road is ___________.

A| an underpass B| an overpass C| a passover
4 In a game, to pass means to __________.

A| win B| miss a turn C| lose
5 As a noun, a pass can mean ___________.

A| a big fish B| a ticket C| a lie
6 To pass up an opportunity means to ___________.

A| take it B| forget it C| miss it
7 Sometimes, a pass means _______________.

A| a road through a town B| a road near the beach C| a road through mountains
8 This antique clock was passed _______ to me from my grandmother.

A| around B| down C| in
9 I like to sit at a cafe and watch the __________.

A| passers-by B| pass-byers C| pass-bys
10 I promised June that I would never pass ______ her secret to anyone else.
A| out B| in C| on
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| A 4| B 5| B 6| C 7| C 8| B 9| A 10| C
Topic 300 Spot the Mistake 3
1 The dress was not enough big to fit me.

A| There is a spelling mistake B| The word order is wrong C| The tense is wrong
2 This road is more longer than the other road.

A| There is an extra word. B| The word order is wrong. C| There is a spelling mistake.
3 I can't except your kind offer.

A| The wrong word is used. B| There is a spelling mistake. C| The word order is wrong.
4 She said that she so happy in her new job.

A| A verb is missing. B| The word order is wrong. C| The tense is wrong.
5 She has add three more dolls to her extensive collection.

A| A word form is wrong. B| A word is missing. C| A verb is wrong.
6 Harry turned out the volume on his radio.

A| There is an extra word. B| A preposition is wrong. C| A noun is wrong.
7 Fast food is popular all around the global.

A| A word is missing. B| A word form is wrong. C| A verb is wrong.
8 The furnitures were too heavy for me to move by myself.

A| A word should be plural. B| A preposition is wrong. C| A word should not be plural.
9 Do you remember where is the toothpaste?

A| A word should be plural. B| The tense is wrong. C| The word order is wrong.
10 All the pub near here are closed.

A| There is a spelling mistake. B| A verb is wrong. C| A word should be plural.
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| A 4| A 5| C 6| B 7| B 8| C 9| C 10| C
1 Billy is the most strongest guy I know.

A| A noun is wrong. B| The tense is wrong. C| There is an extra word.
2 When I looked in the box.

A| A word should be plural. B| The sentence is incomplete. C| The tense is wrong.
3 Ralph lives on a big house on River Street.

A| There is a spelling mistake. B| The sentence is incomplete. C| A preposition is wrong.
4 Maria will be arrive on the three o' clock train.

A| A preposition is wrong. B| There is an extra word. C| A word is in the wrong form.
5 No-one like a loser.

A| A word form is wrong. B| A word ending is missing. C| An article is missing.
6 The other day, I will visit my aunt.

A| A word is missing. B| A preposition is wrong. C| The wrong tense is used.
7 While Jack was running through the snow.

A| A preposition is wrong. B| The sentence is incomplete. C| A word is missing.
8 I just bought used car from my neighbour.

A| A word should be plural. B| There is an extra word. C| An article is missing.
9 The case is closed on.

A| There is an extra word.
B| The sentence is not complete.
C| The sentence is in the wrong tense.
10 Mbeke comes from African.

A| The word order is wrong. B| There is a word missing. C| A word is in the wrong form.
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| C 4| B 5| B 6| C 7| B 8| C 9| A 10| C
1 Can you please sending the bill up to our room?

A| The verb is in the wrong form. B| The preposition is wrong. C| There is no mistake.
2 You better not tell anybody about this.

A| 'anybody' is the mistake. B| There is no mistake. C| A word is missing.
3 From coast to coast, people love corn.

A| There is a spelling mistake. B| A word should be plural. C| There is no mistake.
4 Our cat is almost big as a dog.

A| There is no mistake. B| There is a word missing. C| 'almost' should be two words.
5 People don't always appreciate the value of money.

A| The verb tense is wrong. B| The preposition is wrong. C| There is no mistake.
6 We must leave before tommorrow night.

A| There is no mistake. B| There is a spelling mistake. C| The modal verb is wrong.
7 I with my friend shopped for hours.

A| The verb tense is wrong. B| There is no mistake. C| The word order is wrong.
8 Lots of deer live in this area.

A| There is a spelling mistake. B| A plural is wrong. C| There is no mistake.
9 You need to take out those wet clothes and have a hot bath.
A| A preposition is wrong. B| A word is missing. C| There is no mistake.
10 May I know what is the time?

A| The word order is wrong. B| The modal verb is wrong. C| There is no mistake.
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| C 4| B 5| C 6| B 7| C 8| C 9| A 10| A
1 Mary loves help her mother to do the dishes.

A| There is a missing word. B| There is an extra word. C| The sentence is correct.
2 You must to fill in this form before you can collect your keys.
A| There is a missing word. B| The sentence is correct. C| There is an extra word.
3 When during the night, you can hear the owls.

A| The sentence is correct. B| There is an extra word. C| There is a missing word.
4 She wanted to go, but I didn't want to.

A| The sentence is correct. B| There is a missing word. C| There is an extra word.
5 Mark went shopping and bought denim shirt and some socks.
A| There is an extra word. B| The sentence is correct. C| There is a missing word.
6 You look like rich.

7 Joanna seems enjoy staying with you.

A| The sentence is correct. B| There is a missing word. C| There is an extra word.
8 The shirt I wanted to buy was not available in my size.

9 The picture that we bought it yesterday looks nice in the dining room.
10 Wise man once told me to spend every penny carefully.

Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| B 4| A 5| C 6| B 7| B 8| B 9| B 10| C
1 Read through these sentences carefuly.

A| There is a spelling mistake. B| There is a vocabulary mistake. C| There is no mistake.
2 Dora speaks Franch, German and Greek.

A| There is a vocabulary mistake. B| There is no mistake. C| There is a spelling mistake.
3 Barack Obama is the leader of the United States.

A| There is a vocabulary mistake. B| There is a spelling mistake. C| There is no mistake.
4 The pilot drove the plane over the ocean.

A| There is a spelling mistake. B| There is no mistake. C| There is a vocabulary mistake.
5 Peter sings in the choir.

A| There is no mistake. B| There is a vocabulary mistake. C| There is a spelling mistake.
6 This road runs parallel to the highway.

A| There is a vocabulary mistake. B| There is a spelling mistake. C| There is no mistake.
7 Wensday is a good day for me, but not Thursday.

A| There is no mistake. B| There is a spelling mistake. C| There is a vocabulary mistake.
8 Mr. Jones is houseless so he sleeps on the street.

9 The current weather in Australia is winter.

10 We had to stand in the que for hours.

A| There is no mistake. B| There is a spelling mistake. C| There is a vocabulary mistake.
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| A 4| C 5| A 6| C 7| B 8| B 9| B 10| B
1 The country's economic is not doing so well.

A| A word should be a noun. B| A word should be an adjective. C| A word should be a verb.
2 We all decision to go for a picnic.

A| A word should be an adjective. B| A word should be a noun. C| A word should be a verb.
3 I felt too heat in the sauna.

A| A word should be a noun. B| A word should be a verb. C| A word should be an adjective.
4 You should not acceptance presents from strangers.

A| A word should be a verb. B| A word should be an adjective. C| A word should be a noun.
5 George could feel a strange present in the room.

A| A word should be a verb. B| A word should be a noun. C| A word should be an adjective.
6 Michael was absence from the class again yesterday.

7 The magician managed to make the crowd quite confusion.

8 We can easily arrangement for you to postpone your arrival.

A| A word should be an adjective. B| A word should be a noun. C| A word should be a verb.
9 I have to be careful about my delicate finance situation.

10 The street was so dry and full of dusty that we could hardly breathe.
A| A word should be a verb. B| A word should be a noun. C| A word should be an adjective.
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| C 4| A 5| B 6| C 7| C 8| C 9| C 10| B
1 A lot of people read newspaper.

A| 'newspaper' should be plural. B| 'people' should be plural. C| 'lot' should be plural.
2 Steve got one brother and two sisters.

A| There is an extra word. B| A word is missing. C| Two words are missing.
3 Unless it rains, we will take an umbrella.

A| The sentences is incomplete. B| A word is missing. C| The sentence does not make sense.
4 The next door people are really great neighbours.

A| The verb is in the wrong place. B| The word order is wrong. C| A preposition is wrong.
5 Usually, I took the train to work, but sometimes I walk.

A| The connecting word is wrong.
B| The first verb is in the wrong tense.
C| The second verb is in the wrong tense.
6 The whistle goes off just before the train comes.

A| The sentence is correct. B| There is an extra word. C| A comma is missing.
7 The aftermaths of the hurricane was horrible.

A| A preposition is wrong. B| A word should not be plural. C| A word should be plural.
8 Please taking your medicine before you go to sleep.

A| A gerund is wrong. B| An infinitive is wrong. C| The sentence is correct.
9 Come up and see me sometime.

A| A preposition is wrong. B| A word is missing an 's'. C| The sentence is correct.
10 Sharon put too much cheeses in the omelette.

A| The sentence does not make sense.
B| A preposition is wrong.
C| A word should not be plural.
Answer Key:
1| A 2| B 3| C 4| B 5| B 6| A 7| B 8| A 9| C 10| C
1 I found out ten dollars lying by the side of the road

A| 'out' is the mistake. B| 'lying' is the mistake. C| 'by' is the mistake.
2 The audience absolute loved the show.

A| 'audience' is the mistake. B| 'loved' is the mistake. C| 'absolute' is the mistake.
3 Learning a new language take a long time.

A| 'take' is the mistake. B| 'language' is the mistake. C| 'learning' is the mistake.
4 Peter has already make his decision.

A| 'make' is the mistake. B| 'already' is the mistake. C| 'has' is the mistake.
5 It took all day for us to discuss about the new policy.

A| 'about' is the mistake. B| 'took' is the mistake. C| 'policy' is the mistake.
6 In the other hand, maybe we should invest in mutual funds.

A| 'in' is the mistake. B| 'maybe' is the mistake. C| 'invest' is the mistake.
7 The Opposition has challenged a Government on the housing issue.

A| 'has' is the mistake. B| 'housing' is the mistake. C| 'a' is the mistake.
8 The performance of your car depends to many factors.

A| 'factors' is the mistake. B| 'to' is the mistake. C| 'of' is the mistake.
9 This has got to be the most comfortablest hotel I have ever stayed in.
A| 'comfortablest' is the mistake. B| 'got' is the mistake. C| 'ever' is the mistake.
10 I looking forward to receiving good news when you return.

A| 'looking' is the mistake. B| 'receiving' is the mistake. C| 'return' is the mistake.
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| A 4| A 5| A 6| A 7| C 8| B 9| A 10| A
Topic 308 Stative Verbs
1 Which is not correct?

A| He is angry. B| He is being angry. C| He is getting angry.

A| He is understanding. B| He is talking. C| He is sleeping.

A| He is dreaming. B| He is thinking. C| He is doubting.

A| He is getting to know about her. B| He is knowing about her. C| He knows about her.

A| Jack loves her. B| Jack loved her. C| Jack is loving her.

A| George is hearing. B| George is trying to listen. C| George is listening.

A| I prefer white chocolate.
B| I am preferring white chocolate.
C| I do prefer white chocolate.

A| I was liking it. B| I liked it. C| I was enjoying it.

A| I am adoring her. B| I am in love with her. C| I am always thinking about her.

A| Suzy is enquiring about a double bed.
B| Suzy is wanting a double bed.
C| Suzy is looking for a double bed.
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| C 4| B 5| C 6| A 7| B 8| A 9| A 10| B
Topic 309 Stative Verbs 2

A| Barbie is looking for a new car.
B| Barbie is owning her own house.
C| Barbie is sleeping at the moment.

A| Ken is having his lunch. B| Ken is having a shower. C| Ken is having a new girlfriend.

A| This box is containing four items.
B| The box is sitting on the desk.
C| The box is taking up too much space.

A| That is sounding like a good idea.
B| Pete is sounding the alarm.
C| Frankie is listening to the sounds.

A| Are you minding if I sit here?
B| I'm just minding my own business.
C| I'm still making up my mind about it.

A| I'm don't recognising any of the people in this picture.
B| I'm not recognising any of the people in this picture.
C| I don't recognise any of the people in this picture.

A| She hates her new boss. B| She's hating her new boss. C| She's hates her new boss.

A| Are you wishing you had more money?
B| Do you wish you had more money?
C| Do you wishing you had more money?

A| Four plus four is equal eight.
B| Four plus four is equalling eight.
C| Four plus four equals eight.

A| Harriet is belongings to the Lutheran church.
B| Harriet is belonging to the Lutheran church.
C| Harriet belongs to the Lutheran church.
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| A 4| A 5| A 6| C 7| A 8| B 9| C 10| C
Topic 310 Study Tips
1 For most people, the best way to learn new words is through ___________.
A| writing B| reading the dictionary C| reading
2 When you practise listening, you should listen ________________.

A| no more than twice B| once C| as many times as you can still learn something
3 Most grammar mistakes are due to ____________.

A| differences between a student's first language and English. B| ignorance C| carelessness
4 When speaking English, verb tenses are __________.

A| very important; English is a chronological language
B| not used; they are only used in writing
C| not very important
5 Which statement is true?

A| Some people learn better by themselves; some people learn better with a teacher.
B| Nobody needs a teacher to learn English.
C| You must have a teacher if you want to learn English.
6 However, one thing you cannot practise alone is ____________.

A| speaking B| reading C| writing
7 Learning words is important, but you must also learn __________.

A| how the words fit together with other words B| how the words change form C| A and B
8 Which is the 'proper' English?

A| American English B| Neither is superior to the other C| British English
9 When practising reading, it is important to choose a text that __________.

A| seems too difficult for you B| has less than three paragraphs C| you can enjoy
10 Try _________ pressure yourself when learning, because ________________.

A| not to ... it is better if you enjoy the learning experience
B| to ... everyone learns best that way
C| not to ... not many people speak English anyway
Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| A 4| A 5| A 6| A 7| C 8| B 9| C 10| A
Topic 311 Subject of the Sentence
1 The boys played in the rain.

A| 'the rain' is the subject. B| 'the boys' is the subject. C| 'played' is the subject.
2 Mr. Jones likes to stay at home.

A| 'Mr. Jones' is the subject. B| 'likes' is the subject. C| 'home' is the subject.
3 Our son won the first prize in the boxing competition.

A| 'our son' is the subject. B| 'prize' is the subject. C| 'competition' is the subject.
4 Sam and Dave look alike.

A| 'Sam and Dave' is the subject. B| 'Dave' is the subject. C| 'Sam' is the subject.
5 In the morning, the sun shines through this window.

A| 'morning' is the subject. B| 'window' is the subject. C| 'the sun' is the subject.
6 After lunch, we ordered some dessert.

A| 'we' is the subject. B| 'lunch' is the subject. C| 'dessert' is the subject.
7 Between the afternoon and the evening, Tom received seven visitors.
A| 'afternoon' is the subject. B| 'Tom' is the subject. C| 'evening' is the subject.
8 Most of us have never had an experience like that.

A| 'us' is the subject. B| 'most' is the subject. C| 'most of us' is the subject.
9 The undeniable fact was that the cargo was missing.

A| 'the undeniable fact' is the subject. B| 'fact' is the subject. C| 'cargo' is the subject.
10 By the time the guests arrived, Alfred had passed out.

A| 'the guests' is the subject. B| 'time' is the subject. C| 'Alfred' is the subject.
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| A 4| A 5| C 6| A 7| B 8| C 9| A 10| C
Topic 312 Subjects and Courses
1 ___________ is the study of life.

A| Biography B| Biokinetics C| Biology
2 _________ is the study of physical laws and nature.

A| Biology B| Physics C| Chemistry
3 __________ is the study of distribution of wealth.

A| Economic B| Economy C| Economics
4 To be a lawyer, you need to study _______.

A| Legislature B| Legal C| Law
5 To be a teacher, you need to study __________.

A| Educational B| Education C| Teacher
6 If you like history and finding old artefacts, you could study ___________.
A| Arachnophobia B| Archeology C| Arteology
7 Which degree is the highest?

A| Master B| Bachelor C| PhD
8 __________ is the study of religion.

A| Theology B| Godology C| Bibliology
9 __________ is the study of land and nature.

A| Geology B| Typography C| Geography
10 __________ is the study of rocks.

A| Typography B| Geology C| Geography
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| C 4| C 5| B 6| B 7| C 8| A 9| C 10| B
Topic 313 Subject - Verb Agreement
1 Sometimes I _________ too hard.

A| trying B| try C| tries
2 Sometimes he _________ too hard.

A| try B| trying C| tries
3 Sometimes Michael __________ too hard.

A| tries B| try C| trying
4 Sometimes we both _________ too hard.

A| tried B| try C| tries
5 Michael and Jennifer _________ too hard.

A| tries B| trying C| try
6 Nobody __________ a sore loser.

A| likes B| is like C| like
7 Everybody ___________ Raymond.

A| love B| loving C| loves
8 The well at the bottom of the garden _________ empty.

A| looks B| look C| looking
9 The sparrows that live at the bottom of the garden ________ all day.
A| sing B| sings C| sung
10 Nobody _____ the trouble Ive seen.

A| knows B| know
11 Everybody _____ to be rich and successful.

A| wants B| want
12 People _____ relaxing at the beach.

A| enjoy B| enjoys
13 Most people _____ to be good.

A| tries B| try
14 This information _____ unreliable.

A| are B| is
15 Frank and Beth _____ in a nearby town.

A| lives B| live
16 One of the machines _____ broken.
A| is B| are
17 This is red and these _____ blue.

A| are B| is
18 That is white and those _____ black.

A| is B| are
19 The sparrows _____ in the morning.

A| sing B| sings
20 The sparrow _____ in the morning.

A| sing B| sings
21 A packet of cookies _____ three dollars.

A| cost B| costs
22 The bridegroom, together with some of his friends, _____ waiting outside.
A| are B| is
23 The bridegroom and his friends _____ waiting outside.

A| are B| is
24 The bridegrooms friends _____ waiting outside.

A| is B| are
25 The man with all the colourful balloons _________ happy today.
A| looks B| look C| looking
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| A 4| B 5| C 6| A 7| C 8| A 9| A 10| A 11| A 12| A 13| B 14| B 15| B
16| A 17| A 18| B 19| A 20| B 21| B 22| B 23| A 24| B 25| A
Topic 314 Suffixes
1 Which suffix means 'without'?

A| -ful B| -tion C| -less
2 Which suffix means 'full of'?

A| -ful B| -full C| -tion
3 Which suffix forms a noun?

A| -tion B| -ism C| A and B
4 Which suffix shows that the word describes a person?

A| -ism B| -ist C| A and B
5 Which word has two suffixes?

A| hopeless B| hopeful C| hopefulness
6 A person who does not like other races is a _________.

A| racist B| racial C| racer
7 Someone without any idea is _____________.

A| clueless B| clueful C| A and B
8 Someone who is full of joy is ____________.

A| joyful B| joyerly C| joyable
9 Which suffix means 'can'?

A| -able B| -around C| -er
10 If something can be done, it is __________.

A| undoubtful B| doable C| doerly
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| C 4| B 5| C 6| A 7| A 8| A 9| A 10| B
Topic 315 Suffixes -ABLE
1 Some say that UFOs are just another _________________ mystery.

A| unable B| culpable C| unexplainable
2 If you can't believe it, then it is ________________.

A| nonbelievable B| inbelievable C| unbelievable
3 It's amazing! It's ____________.

A| incredable B| incredible C| A or B
4 If something cannot be eaten, it is _______________.

A| ineatable B| uneatable C| inedible
5 If it is ________________, I'll fix it.

A| repairible B| nonrepairable C| repairable
6 Which is not a real word?

A| mainable B| credible C| doable
7 We need furniture that is ___________.

A| movable B| movible C| mobile
8 I'm afraid this pice of work is _______________.

A| reacceptable B| unacceptable C| acceptable

A| ratchable B| understandable C| foolishable
10 Her clothes are trendy. They are ___________.

A| fashionable B| reasonable C| fashionible
Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| B 4| C 5| C 6| A 7| A 8| B 9| B 10| A
Topic 316 Suffixes -ER
1 A man who cuts mens' hair is a _________.

A| barber B| hairer C| cutter
2 Which word is NOT derived from a verb?

A| baker B| finger C| runner
3 Which word has the wrong spelling?

A| typewriter B| grammer C| weightlifter

A| waiter B| administrater C| reader

A| roader B| sprinter C| racer
6 Which is NOT a person?

A| cooker B| manager C| photographer
7 Which can be a person OR thing?

A| printer B| drummer C| leader

A| planeflier B| playmaker C| dogcatcher
9 A word ending in '-er' can be a ____________.

A| person B| thing C| A and B

A| mayer B| planter C| maker
Answer Key:
1| A 2| B 3| B 4| B 5| A 6| A 7| A 8| A 9| C 10| A
Topic 317 Suffixes - LESS

A| homeless B| hopeless C| clothless

A| regardless B| startless C| endless

A| betterless B| fruitless C| hairless

A| shoeless B| paperless C| fatless
5 If something is no good to anyone, then it is __________.

A| poorless B| useless C| regardless
6 Something with no borders is ____________.

A| bigless B| boundless C| bonderless
7 A very valuable item is _____________.

A| priceless B| valueless C| senseless
8 A beggar can be said to be ____________.

A| homeless B| richless C| foodless
9 The police called the murder a ___________ killing.

A| boundless B| senseless C| regardless
10 The possibilities are ___________.

A| hopeless B| unless C| endless
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| A 4| C 5| B 6| B 7| A 8| A 9| B 10| C
Topic 318 Suffixes -SOME
1 Are you feeling ___________ tonight?

A| lonesome B| lonelisome C| alonesome
2 Something stressful may be ___________.

A| stressisome B| hardisome C| worrisome
3 Dr. Evil is a _________ man.

A| badsome B| loathsome C| hatesome
4 Brad Pitt is not quite as ____________ as me!

A| strongsome B| handsome C| cutesome
5 That was an __________ party!

A| awesome B| greatsome C| grandsome
6 Lily really is quite a ___________ character when she complains.

A| troublesome B| fightsome C| badsome
7 What a _________ book. I couldn't finish it.

A| tiresome B| boresome C| sleepsome
8 She is __________ of a superstar in her own country.

A| somesome B| somewhat C| whatsome
9 Three people make up a ___________.

A| triosome B| trisome C| threesome
10 A ____________ task may be difficult to do.

A| challengesome B| strengthsome C| burdensome
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| B 4| B 5| A 6| A 7| A 8| B 9| C 10| C
Topic 319 Suffixes -TION
1 Words ending in '-tion' are usually _______.

A| adjectives B| verbs C| nouns
2 Which word has a form ending in '-tion'?

A| look B| rob C| concentrate

A| flow B| inspect C| wander

A| regulate B| please C| pirate
5 Which is NOT an actual word?

A| attention B| concentration C| divition

A| nation B| probation C| decition

A| nutrition B| revition C| position
8 Which sentence contains an error?

A| The doctor made an incition. B| The King leads the nation. C| Soldiers eat rations.

A| We need someone to provide a translation.
B| The student is getting a good education.
C| Two soldiers were killed in the fightation.

A| Buddhists practise meditation
B| The news came as a revelation.
C| The doctor used his skill in medition.
Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| B 4| A 5| C 6| C 7| B 8| A 9| C 10| C
Topic 320 Superlative Adjectives
1 I think Lee Perry is the _________ singer in the world.

A| best B| goodest C| good
2 Bill Gates is the ____________ man in the whole world.

A| moneyest B| richest C| most richest
3 Singapore has the _________ crime rate in the region.

A| lower B| lowest C| most low
4 First class has the ___________________ seats.

A| comfortablest B| most comfortablest C| most comfortable
5 What is the superlative of 'bad'?

A| worse B| baddest C| worst
6 James Brown is the _________________ soul singer.

A| entertainingest B| most entertaining C| most of entertaining
7 Laura is _________ most understanding lady I have ever met.

A| a B| in C| the

A| This is the most best food I have ever eaten.
B| This food is best than any other.
C| This food is the best!
9 This has got to be __________ cat in the neighborhood.

A| the laziest B| a laziest C| the lazier
10 This printer is the __________________.

A| lessest expensive B| less expensivest C| least expensive
Answer Key:
1| A 2| B 3| B 4| C 5| C 6| B 7| C 8| C 9| A 10| C
Topic 321 Superlative Adjectives 2
1 I think football is ______ best sport in the world.

A| most B| the C| a
2 This is the _______ difficult math question in the book.

A| more B| most C| much

A| rainiest B| rainest C| most rainiest

A| attractivest B| most attractive C| A or B

A| She is prettiest than the other girls.
B| She is most prettiest compared to your wife.
C| She is the prettiest girl I have met.
6 Out of all my coworkers, Laura is ___________.

A| the friendliest B| friendlier C| most friendliest
7 That seems to be ______________.

A| the most logical explanation B| most logical explanation C| the logicalest explanation
8 'Latest' is a synonym for __________.

A| oldest B| newest C| tardiest

A| Her hair is the most silkiest, the smoothest and the attractive.
B| Her hair is the silkiest, the smoothest and the most attractive.
C| Her hair is the silkiest, the smooth and the most attractive.
10 Which phrase is NOT a superlative?

A| most argumentative B| most people C| most expensive
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| A 4| B 5| C 6| A 7| A 8| B 9| B 10| B
Topic 322 Synonyms
1 Which word is a synonym for 'eat'?

A| consume B| digest C| snort
2 Which word is a synonym for 'use'?

A| utilise B| purchase C| register
3 Which word is a synonym for 'buy'?

A| shell B| purchase C| spend
4 Which word is a synonym for 'land'?

A| mud B| marsh C| terrain
5 Which word is a synonym for 'cat'?

A| canine B| snoozer C| feline
6 Which word is a synonym for 'dog'?

A| canine B| feline C| sniffer
7 Which word is a synonym for 'sick'?

A| unwell B| undead C| stupor
8 Which word is a synonym for 'untidy'?

A| crowded B| crammed C| messy
9 Which word is a synonym for 'title'?

A| subject B| suburb C| heading
10 Which word is a synonym for 'animal'?

A| breast B| bastion C| beast
Answer Key:
1| A 2| A 3| B 4| C 5| C 6| A 7| A 8| C 9| C 10| C
Topic 323 Synonyms 2
1 Which word is a synonym of 'country'?

A| national B| nationality C| nation
2 Which word is a synonym of 'cooking'?

A| cuisine B| cousin C| cussing
3 Which word is a synonym of 'family'?

A| kind B| kin C| human
4 Which word is a synonym of 'kind'?

A| naughty B| humane C| human
5 Which word is a synonym of 'old'?

A| mature B| maturity C| matron
6 Which word is a synonym of 'great'?

A| excellence B| terrific C| treat
7 Which word is a synonym of 'loyal'?

A| faultless B| faithful C| faith
8 Which word is a synonym of 'rain'?

A| precipitation B| precipitate C| predictive
9 Which word is a synonym of 'engine'?

A| car B| motor C| auto
10 Which word is a synonym of 'gun'?

A| shooty B| bullet C| firearm
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| B 4| B 5| A 6| B 7| B 8| A 9| B 10| C
Topic 324 Technology Words
1 Using images, audio, video and print together is called ______________.

A| multimedia B| supermedia C| megamedia
2 Someone who works with technology may be called a __________.

A| techie B| techa C| techno
3 Which is bigger?
A| a gigabyte B| a kilobyte C| a megabyte
4 A computer program is sometimes called ______________.

A| an application B| hardware C| a console
5 Fun electronic items are called ______________.

A| devices B| gadgets C| widgets
6 I _______ music so I can listen to it anytime.

A| flow B| run C| stream
7 I love ________ sites like Facebook and Twitter

A| new media B| social interactive C| social media
8 An iPad is an example of a ________

A| slate B| datapad C| tablet
9 I have a ______ car. It can run on both electricity and gasoline.

A| hybrid B| fuel C| fusion
10 The _______ device in my car helps me find my way.

A| PGS B| GSP C| GPS
11 I write code for software. I'm a __________

A| codemaker B| codewriter C| programmer
12 A computer that can make its own decisions is said to have _____.
A| artificial thought B| artificial intelligence C| artificial smartness
Answer Key:
1| A 2| A
3| A 4| A
5| B 6| C
7| C 8| C
9| A 10| C
11| C 12| B
Topic 325 THE
1 This will be a tough task for ____________.

A| government B| the government C| A or B
2 ____________ everywhere love burgers and fries.

A| Students B| The students C| The student
3 ______________ that I received was wrong.

A| Information B| The informations C| The information
4 Which is correct?
A| The Africa B| The China C| The United States
5 Which is correct?
A| The India B| The Norway C| The United Kingdom
6 Which is correct?
A| The White House B| The George Washington C| The Washington D.C.

A| The Pacific Ocean B| The Red Sea C| The Mount Fuji

A| The Brazil B| The Brazilian people C| The Brazilian countryside
9 Which is correct?
A| I brushed the my teeth. B| I took the bath before I went to bed. C| I turned off the TV.

A| I went to see the doctor. B| I went to see the my sister. C| I went to see the dentist.
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| C 4| C 5| C 6| A 7| C 8| A 9| C 10| B
Topic 326 THE + Adjective
1 The thief only stole from ______________.

A| the rich people B| the rich C| rich
2 There is an American TV show called _______________.

A| Bold and the Beautiful B| The Bold and the Beautiful C| The Bold and Beautiful
3 Another TV show is called ____________.

A| The Young and the Restless B| The Young and Restless C| Young and the Restless
4 Everyone should chip in to help out __________.

A| the poor B| poor people C| A and B
5 The new budget offers hope for ___________.

A| elderly B| the elderlies C| the elderly
6 The Government wants to help ______________ to find jobs.

A| the nonemployed B| the unemployed C| the employed
7 75 percent of the country's wealth belongs to ____________.

A| the elites B| the elite C| elite
8 ______________ are starting to become the largest demographic sector.

A| The middle-age B| Middle-age C| The middle-aged
9 Out with the old and in with ________.

A| the fresh B| the new C| the news
10 It is something that ____________ would not understand.

A| the ignorant B| the ignorance C| the ignorants
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| A 4| C 5| C 6| B 7| B 8| C 9| B 10| A
Topic 327 THERE, THEIR and THEY'RE
1 _________ is an interesting house up on the hill.

A| Their B| There C| They're
2 Many travelers have lost ________ way in those woods.

A| their B| they're C| there
3 _______ here!
A| There B| Their C| They're
4 Some of my friends met ________ wives at college.

5 Dogs love to sniff around here and _________.

A| there B| they're C| their
6 Mary and John will be late. __________ having problems with their car.
A| They're B| There C| Their
7 None of the students have done __________ homework.

A| they're B| there C| their
8 If anyone says that I'm lazy, tell them that _________ right!
9 _________ is no business like show business.

A| Their B| There C| They're
10 _________ really taking their time, aren't they?

A| They're B| There C| Their
11 Don't look over here. Look over _______.

A| theyre B| there C| their
12 Look at these little ants. _______ so tiny!

A| There B| Their C| Theyre
13 Elephants use _______ tusks to fight.

A| theyre B| their C| there
14 Bees can always find the way back to _______ hive.

15 _______ isnt much water left in my flask.

A| There B| Their C| Theyre
16 Before _______ butterflies, theyre caterpillars.
A| their B| theyre C| there
17 I love walnuts. _______ so crunchy!

A| There B| Their C| They're
18 _______ was a great movie on TV last night.

A| Theyre B| There C| Their
19 They posted _______ videos on YouTube.

20 I cant hear what _______ saying. Ask them to speak up.

A| they're B| there C| their
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| C 4| A 5| A
6| A 7| C 8| B 9| B 10| A
11| B 12| C 13| B 14| B 15| A
16| B 17| C 18| B 19| B 20| A
Topic 328 Third Conditionals
1 If I _______ studied harder, I would have passed the test.

A| would B| have C| had
2 If I had studied harder, I would ___________ passed the test.

A| had B| have C| would
3 If I ___________ sold the car before the accident, I would have gotten some real money.
A| had B| would C| have
4 If I had sold the car before the accident, I would have _______ some real money.
A| getting B| get C| gotten
5 I __________ have called if I had known you were back in town

A| had B| would C| will
6 I would have called if I ___________ you were back in town.

A| had known B| would know C| knew
7 We sometimes use the third conditional to show ____________.

A| pleasure B| annoyance C| regret
8 If I had been at the wedding, I _______________ the best man.

A| had been B| would had been C| would have been
9 Which is an example of the third conditional?

A| If you saw me, you would have laughed.
B| If you had seen me, you would have laughed.
C| If you would have seen me, you had laughed.
10 If Jenny had bought the land earlier, __________________.

A| she would had saved money. B| she would have saved money. C| she had saved money.
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| A 4| C 5| B 6| A 7| C 8| C 9| B 10| B
Topic 329 THIS, THAT, THESE and THOSE
1 I don't want that one. I want ______ one.

A| those B| this C| these
2 I don't want those ones. I want _______ ones.

A| that B| these C| this
3 I have been wearing _______ watch for years.

A| this B| that C| those
4 She has been wearing ________ watch for years.

A| that B| this C| these
5 She has been wearing _______ earrings all week.

A| these B| that C| those
6 Here, take some of ______ water.

A| this B| those C| that
7 Feeling ill? Perhaps it was ______ pancakes you had for lunch.
A| those B| that C| these
8 ______ days, technology is becoming more vital.

A| This B| Those C| These
9 In ________ days, there was no television or radio.

A| Those B| These C| This
10 ________ man on the television is Tom Cruise, the famous actor.

A| That B| This C| These
11 ______ days, a lot of people are vegetarians.

A| Those B| That C| These
12 The dragon looked fierce. But _______ didnt stop the brave knight.
A| that B| this C| those
13 Hey, come and look at _______ ad on TV!

A| these B| this C| that
14 _______ kind of cheese can be quite expensive.

A| This B| Those C| These
15 Is _______ the hat you were looking for?

A| this B| those C| these
16 Are _______ the jeans you were looking for?
A| these B| that C| this
17 I heard Rebecca wants a divorce. How do you feel about _______?

A| this B| those C| that
18 Look at _______ beautiful shoes over there?

A| those B| these C| that
19 Yuck! _______ rice tastes awful!

A| These B| Those C| This
20 _______ is my new blouse. Do you like it?

A| This B| These
21 Look at all _______ people waiting in line for the sale!

A| this B| those
22 You know _______ boxes in the warehouse? Can you throw them away?
A| these B| those
23 I have a feeling that ______ is going to be a great day!

A| that B| this
24 One of _______ days, Ill get around to fixing the lawnmower.

A| those B| these
25 Its just been one of _______ days!

A| these B| those
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| A 4| A 5| C 6| A 7| A 8| C 9| A 10| A 11| C 12| A 13| B 14| A 15| A
16| A 17| C 18| A 19| C 20| A 21| B 22| B 23| B 24| B 25| B
Topic 330 Three-Word Verbs
1 You should really ____________ that old piece of junk that you drive.
A| get rid of B| get in to C| get out of
2 Which phrase means respect?

A| look up to B| look in to C| look out of
3 She _____________ her little brother so that he doesn't get into trouble.
A| looks up to B| watches out for C| watches over to
4 Will you ___________me when I need your help and understanding?

A| reach up to B| reach up with C| reach out to
5 Which phrase means 'to be as good as (a reputation)'?

A| live around for B| live up to C| live out to
6 If you gamble all night, you may ___________ nothing.

A| end up with B| end up to C| end out for
7 Which phrase means tolerate?

A| put out for B| put down for C| put up with
8 Which phrase means reduce?

A| cut down on B| cut up to C| cut around with
9 He ran so fast that I couldn't ___________ him.

A| catch it up B| catch in up C| catch up with
10 You need to _________ those wet clothes before you catch a chill.
A| get in to B| get around with C| get out of
Answer Key:
1| A 2| A 3| B 4| C 5| B 6| A 7| C 8| A 9| C 10| C
Topic 331 Time Phrases
1 __________ the summer, the temperature shot up.

A| While at B| While C| During
2 He hasn't released an album __________.

A| for ten years ago B| since ten years ago C| for ten years
3 ___________________ I saw her, I fell in love.

A| The moment B| While C| Just
4 __________________ she saw me, she had a bad feeling.

A| Then B| Soonest C| As soon as
5 We will reconvene the meeting _____ three days.

A| for B| on C| in
6 We will reconvene the meeting three days _________.

A| later B| after now C| from now
7 Let's discuss this _________.

A| from now B| later C| after
8 I had to take the ________ flight.

A| after B| later C| next one
9 Which word means every year?

A| always B| annual C| yearsome
10 ______ the past, disease was a massive problem.

A| In B| On C| When
Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| A 4| C 5| C 6| C 7| B 8| B 9| B 10| A
Topic 332 Time Phrases 2
1 __________, do you think man will colonise space?

A| In the future B| On the future C| With the future
2 I haven't seen my baby __________.

A| for a long time B| a long time C| since a long time
3 I haven't seen my sweetheart _________.

A| for ages B| big long time C| long time already
4 It's been ages ________ we played football together.

A| for B| the time that C| since
5 We __________ spend enough time helping our kids with their homework.
A| rarely B| not often C| sometime
6 Have I seen you somewhere _________?

A| before B| again C| last time
7 I was totally exhausted ______ the time I got home.

A| by B| at C| for
8 I think about her ___________.

A| all times B| at always C| all the time
9 The doctor will be with you _________.

A| whilst B| for a moment C| in a moment
10 The doctor will be with you ________.

A| soonly B| short time already C| shortly
Answer Key:
1| A 2| A 3| A 4| C 5| A 6| A 7| A 8| C 9| C 10| C
Topic 333 Time Phrases 3
1 Mr. Right will come along _______ or later.

A| shortly B| soonest C| sooner
2 Every __________, a really talented star is discovered.

A| now and then B| then and now C| now and later
3 I need to get my car fixed _______________.

A| as soon as possible B| soonest possible C| as soonest possible
4 Time seemed to _________ as I gazed into her chocolate brown eyes.

A| stand still B| wait and stop C| pause
5 When it's 2:45, it's a _________ three.

A| nearly B| quarter to C| fifteen to
6 The research paper is due _________.

A| a week ago on Monday B| a week on Monday C| in a week on Monday
7 Sherry came to visit us ________.

A| last few days B| in a few days C| a few days ago
8 ___________, he is ranked number one in the world.

A| Momentarily B| Nowly C| Currently
9 ____________, please. I need to powder my nose.

A| Just a moment B| Wait first C| Moment to wait
10 We reached the station at five-fifteen ___________.

A| roughly exactly B| on the dot C| in the exactly
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| A 4| A 5| B 6| B 7| C 8| C 9| A 10| B
Topic 334 Travel Words
1 You can buy flight tickets from a __________.

A| travel agent B| journeyman C| travelling shop
2 A travel schedule is called an __________.

A| itinerary B| itemisation C| initial
3 A young traveller with little money is a __________.

A| frontpacker B| cheapster C| backpacker
4 A cheap place to stay for young travellers is a __________.

A| youth hostel B| young hotel C| youth monger
5 A large, expensive room in a hotel is a _________.

A| suite B| suit C| roomsuit
6 The place where you are going is your __________.

A| departure B| destiny C| destination
7 On a plane, you can fly first class, business class or ___________ class.
A| cheap B| budget C| economy

A| Can you tell me where there is a hotel near here?
B| Can you tell me where is the hotel near here?
C| Can you help me where there is a nearby hotel?

A| I am need to check in to this hotel.
B| I need to check in to this hotel.
C| I need to checking in to this hotel.

A| My plane is leaving in half an hour.
B| My plane will leaving in half an hour.
C| My plane leaving in half an hour.
Answer Key:
1| A 2| A 3| C 4| A 5| A 6| C 7| C 8| A 9| B 10| A
Topic 335 Travel Words 2
1 Ships stop at a _________.

A| boatport B| port C| shipyard
2 A long journey for pleasure on a ship is a _____________.

A| cruise B| bruise C| liner
3 Before you visit a tropical country, go to the doctor and get some __________.
A| viruses B| shots C| interjections
4 If you get into trouble in a foreign country, contact your ___________.

A| embassy B| council C| local
5 Sometimes people feel strange in a foreign culture. This is called ___________.

A| culture boom B| culture reign C| culture shock
6 When travellers miss home, we say they feel _________.

A| sick of home B| traveldone C| homesick
7 If you get lost, you can ask for ___________.

A| directions B| rotations C| instructions

A| We spent for four days in Jamaica.
B| We spent four days in Jamaica.
C| We lasted four days in Jamaica.

A| The local food was more wonderful.
B| The local food was really wonderful.
C| The local food was very wonderful.

A| Do you have the vacancy tonight?
B| Do you have any vacant rooms for tonight?
C| Do you have any vacancy rooms for tonight?
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| B 4| A 5| C 6| C 7| A 8| B 9| B 10| B
Topic 336 Uncountable Nouns
1 This water _____ too cold to drink.

A| are B| must C| is
2 Please help me to move _____ furniture.

A| this B| these C| those
3 Please help me to move this _____.

A| furnitures B| furnitural C| furniture
4 People say that _____ is power.

A| informatives B| information C| informations
5 Please eat up all _____ rice.

A| the B| a C| (nothing)
6 I love to drink orange _____.

A| juices B| drink C| juice
7 We need to check the _____.

A| equipment B| equipments C| equip

A| cup B| cheese C| biscuit

A| trend B| chart C| information

A| banana B| peach C| honesty
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| C 4| B 5| A 6| C 7| A 8| B 9| C 10| C
Topic 337 Uncountable Nouns 2
1 I got wet in ______.

A| a rain B| the rains C| the rain
2 I'd like a glass of ________.

A| water B| the water C| waters
3 _______ of the world's major oceans are slowly getting warmer.

A| The waters B| Waters C| A water
4 'Cheeses' means __________.

A| various kinds of cheeses B| a really large amount of cheese C| pieces of cheese
5 Dillingers sells fine wines and _________.

A| a cheese B| cheese C| cheeses
6 Which word is never used?

A| foods B| waters C| informations
7 So far we have received _______ information on the matter.

A| little B| a few C| few
8 George has _________ knowledge of geography.

A| little B| a few C| few
9 He ate at least four _______.

A| pieces of toast B| toasts C| toast
10 The cafe serves _________ from around the globe.

A| a coffee B| coffees C| the coffee
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| A 4| A 5| C 6| C 7| A 8| A 9| A 10| B
Topic 338 UNLESS
1 I'll take an umbrella unless __________.

A| it's raining B| it looks dry C| it looks wet
2 I'll have dessert unless _________.

A| I'm in the mood for something sweet B| I'm full C| I'm still hungry
3 Unless _____________, you shouldn't be looking at that Ferrari.

A| you have no money B| you are poor C| you have plenty of cash
4 Unless ____________, Jill will give up waiting for him.

A| Jack comes soon B| Jack is late C| Jack is always late
5 Unless you want to get an 'F', ________________.

A| you had better start studying B| you had better not study C| you are working hard
6 Unless you fix those brakes, _________________.

A| you couldn't get into an accident
B| you wouldn't get into an accident
C| you could get into an accident
7 ________________ unless you want a black eye.

A| Do that one more time B| Apologise C| Insult me again
8 _______________ unless we are out of pasta.

A| I can't make spaghetti tonight
B| I should not make spaghetti tonight
C| I will make spaghetti tonight
9 You can't go in unless ____________.

A| you haven't paid B| you need to pay C| you have paid
10 You don't know what it's like _______________.

A| unless you haven't been there yet
B| unless you have been there
C| unless you haven't been there
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| C 4| A 5| A 6| C 7| B 8| C 9| C 10| B
Topic 339 Unnecessary Words
1 Her plane will be arrive around eight o' clock.

A| 'around' is the extra word. B| 'be' is the extra word. C| 'her' is the extra word.
2 I will be going to the France for my holiday.

A| 'my' is the extra word. B| 'the' is the extra word. C| 'be' is the extra word.
3 We have been worked here for three years.

A| 'been' is the extra word. B| 'here' is the extra word. C| 'for' is the extra word.
4 Mary has been studying German for three years ago.

A| 'ago' is the extra word. B| 'since' is the extra word. C| 'been' is the extra word.
5 Mary has become extremely fluent in German language.

A| 'has' is the extra word. B| 'language' is the extra word. C| 'extremely' is the extra word.
6 Tony was waited for the bus with Andrew.

A| 'the' is the extra word. B| 'with' is the extra word. C| 'was' is the extra word.
7 Everybody should to learn a little philosophy at school.

A| 'to' is the extra word. B| 'should' is the extra word. C| 'a' is the extra word.
8 A broadband connection makes it faster to get the information.

A| 'the' is the extra word. B| 'it' is the extra word. C| 'a' is the extra word.
9 The Japan has fascinating culture and traditions.

A| 'the' is the extra word. B| 'culture' is the extra word. C| 'traditions' is the extra word.
10 When during the summer, people in my country love to go swimming.

A| 'to' is the extra word. B| 'when' is the extra word. C| 'during' is the extra word.
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| A 4| A 5| B 6| C 7| A 8| A 9| A 10| B
Topic 340 USED To
1 I __________ smoke, but now I don't.

A| used to B| use to C| am used to
2 Joseph __________ eat lots of junk food until his doctor told him to stop.
A| use to B| was used to C| used to
3 Shaun __________ to be much plumper.

A| use B| using C| used
4 Jenny ___________ limp, but now she does.

A| didn't used to B| not used to C| didn't use to
5 'Used to' always describes the ________.

A| future B| past C| present
6 Before she retired, Mary used to _______ a nurse.

A| be B| do C| was

A| She used to going to the beach every day.
B| She was used to go to the beach every day.
C| She used to go to the beach every day.
8 Mary used to _________ Jack.

A| loving B| love C| in love with
9 Jack used to ________ the outback

A| live in B| living C| in

A| I used to have a beard, but now I do.
B| I used to have a beard, but now I don't.
C| A and B
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| C 4| C 5| B 6| A 7| C 8| B 9| A 10| B
Topic 341 Useful Adjectives
1 The old man donated fifty dollars. That was very __________ of him.
A| tasteful B| genteel C| kind
2 It was a __________ victory. No one had expected Norway to win the World Cup.
A| futile B| normal C| stunning
3 The Pope really is quite a ____________ person. He is really special.

A| morose B| remarkable C| futile
4 You're lucky to see these birds. They're extremely __________ in this part of the world.
A| deadly B| rare C| uncomfortable
5 We had an ____________ meal, and we're never going back to that restaurant.
A| elegant B| eventful C| awful
6 Ronaldo possesses an ___________ talent for football.

A| extraordinary B| extra C| ordinary
7 Bob made a ___________ donation of ten dollars.

A| jiggy B| grand C| generous
8 Doesn't Benny look _________ in his new suit.

A| smart B| dressed C| tipsy
9 The heroic knight did battle with the __________ witch.

A| generous B| hesitant C| wicked
10 Dolphins are quite _________ animals. They can communicate with each other.
A| clever B| taciturn C| tactful
11 The _______ fireman ran into the burning building to rescue the child
A| lively B| brave C| fearful
12 This statue is _______. Its at least 3000 years old.

A| frail B| loose C| ancient
13 Look how big the statue is! Its _______.

A| chilly B| huge C| puny
14 These jeans are too _______. I need to put on a belt to stop them falling down.
A| vast B| loose C| narrow
15 Tony is so _______. He never spends money unless its absolutely necessary.

A| jealous B| stingy C| courageous
16 This is such a _______ restaurant so many people and so much noise. Its great.
A| lively B| jealous C| cramped
17 _______ means the same thing as 'brave.'

A| Courageous B| Enthusiastic C| Magnificent
18 _______ is the opposite of wide.

A| Chilly B| Narrow C| Damp
19 This rabbit is soft and furry. See how _______ it is.

A| fluffy B| damp C| frail
20 Jane is really _______ about her piano classes. She never stops talking about them.
A| magnificent B| enthusiastic C| jealous
21 Im so _______ of Joes new car. I want one too!

A| vast B| fearful C| jealous
22 Its a bit ______ in here. Can someone put the heating on?
A| smooth B| chilly C| frail
23 The ceiling is _______. There must be a hole in the roof where the rain gets in.
A| splendid B| damp C| narrow
24 Tigers are _______ animals. Theyre wonderful!

A| frail B| tedious C| magnificent
25 After not eating for three days, the monk looked so _______.
A| frail B| splendid C| narrow
Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| B 4| B 5| C 6| A 7| C 8| A 9| C 10| A 11| B 12| C 13| B 14| B 15| B
16| A 17| A 18| B 19| A 20| B 21| C 22| B 23| B 24| C 25| A
Topic 342 Verbs and Prepositions
1 You can depend ______ me.

A| on B| in C| to
2 Don't look ____ my diary!

A| to B| with C| at
3 The dish consists ______ potatoes and rice.

A| in B| with C| of
4 We need to divide it ________ six parts.

A| into B| in C| up
5 The main course is followed _______ dessert.

A| with B| by C| to
6 I read _______ it in today's paper.

A| about B| to C| for
7 She is trying ______ the gold medal in Berlin.

A| for B| to C| about
8 She succeeded _______ getting the boss's attention.

A| for B| about C| in
9 I dream _______ you every night.

A| up B| of C| over
10 I do not approve ______ their marriage.

A| of B| by C| with
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| C 4| A 5| B 6| A 7| A 8| C 9| B 10| A
Topic 343 Verb/Noun Collocations
1 After ten years of war, they decided to ________ peace.

A| make B| book C| take
2 Why don't you _______ a chance on me?

A| book B| take C| make
3 He _______ his temper quite easily.

A| throws B| loses C| keeps
4 This kid is always _________ a tantrum.

A| throwing B| making C| losing
5 ________ the urge.

A| Resist B| Desist C| Upset
6 ________ a strategy.
A| Develop B| Make C| Design
7 ________ an advantage.
A| Gain B| Succeed C| Throw
8 You can gain control and _______ control.

A| up B| lose C| miss
9 _________ an experiment.
A| Conduct B| Make up C| Present
10 ________ permission.
A| Designate B| Conduct C| Grant
Answer Key:
1| A 2| B 3| B 4| A 5| A 6| A 7| A 8| B 9| A 10| C
Topic 344 Verb Tense Practice
1 Recently, I ______________ a lot of thinking.

A| am doing B| will be doing C| have been doing
2 By midnight, we ____________ here for three hours.

A| will have been B| had been C| have been
3 Currently, I _____________ up on the East Side.

A| have been living B| am living C| was living
4 I was chatting on the phone while she _____________ dinner.

A| was cooking B| were cooking C| is cooking
5 Johnny ____________ that movie three times.

A| saw B| sees C| has seen
6 A couple of days ago, we all _________ hunting.

A| have been B| had been C| went
7 Maria __________ her regards.

A| send B| is sending C| sends
8 That's the guy that we _______ the other day.

A| met B| meet C| will meet
9 Generally, George _________ to have fun.

A| liked B| did like C| likes
10 Later, you ___________ the chairman of the board.

A| met B| meet C| will be meeting
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| B 4| A 5| C 6| C 7| C 8| A 9| C 10| C
Topic 345 WAS or WERE
1 We ______ hungry, so we ate.

A| were B| was C| A and B
2 He _______ in the army for seven years.

3 Suzanne _________ a beauty queen when she was younger.

4 Ling and Long __________ in here together yesterday.

5 It ________ a dark and stormy night.

A| was B| were C| A and B
6 The Missouri Kid ______ a cold, heartless killer.

7 She recently ________ an operation.

A| Not A or B B| were C| was
8 At the time, no one thought the operation _________ a success.

A| was B| were C| Not A or B
9 It ______ enough to make your stomach turn.

A| were B| was C| Not A or B
10 We ________ a great time on holiday.

A| were B| Not A or B C| was
Answer Key:
1| A 2| B 3| B 4| A 5| A 6| B 7| A 8| A 9| B 10| B
Topic 346 Weather Words
1 It's a ________ day today.

A| sunday B| sun C| sunny
2 I can't see anything because of the ________.

A| sunshine B| fog C| raining
3 If there are many clouds, it is _____________.

A| overcast B| clouded C| overclocked
4 A little bit of rain is called a _________.

A| watering B| shower C| bath
5 Another name for a small amount of rain is ___________.

A| drizzle B| nizzle C| sizzle
6 A heavy rain in Asia is called a ___________.

A| monsoon B| moosoon C| sosoon
7 A very strong spinning wind in America is called a __________.

A| blister B| twistee C| tornado
8 When it rains ice, that is called _________.

A| haile B| slail C| hail
9 Fog and pollution mixed is called __________.

A| mog B| smorgasbog C| smog
10 When you go darker in the sun, you get a ________.

A| ton B| tan C| tin
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| A 4| B 5| A 6| A 7| C 8| C 9| C 10| B
Topic 347 WHEN, WHILE or DURING
1 ________ the summer, we played volleyball every day.

A| When B| During C| While
2 ________ my vacation, I travelled to Switzerland.

A| While B| When C| During
3 ________ I was young, I was a real rascal.

A| During B| When C| While
4 _______ the time I was on vacation, I felt so relaxed.

A| During B| While C| When
5 ________ my husband was changing, I put on my make-up.

A| Where B| While C| During
6 The doorbell rang ________ Sherry was drying the dishes.

A| when B| while C| A or B
7 Nobody said a word _________ the memorial service.

A| during B| while C| when
8 ________ Stuart arrived, the place was a mess.

9 ________ Sherry was singing, Joyce was reading a book.

A| When B| While C| A or B
10 Meet me here ________ it's time to go.

A| during B| while C| when
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| B 4| A 5| B 6| C 7| A 8| B 9| C 10| C
Topic 348 WHEN, WHILE or DURING 2
1 I'd like to see you in my office, ______ you have a minute free.
A| during B| when C| while
2 _________ the winter, it often snows.

3 _______ drying the dishes, I broke another glass.

4 _______ it's time to go, I'll call a cab.

A| During B| When C| While
5 ________ the war with Germany, Ralphie piloted a Spitfire.


A| While I was working, I was thinking of you.
B| When I was still working for the government.
C| During Ralph was a pilot, he got shot down twice.

A| While the summer, the folks are all happy.
B| During the summer comes, everyone is all smiles.
C| When the summer comes, everyone is happy.

A| When fainted, it is difficult to revive him.
B| While skiied, Ralphie broke his leg.
C| During childbirth, the husband often faints while watching.
9 This may take a little ________.

A| when B| during C| while
10 I don't mind waiting for a short _______.

A| while B| when C| during
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| A 4| B 5| A 6| A 7| C 8| C 9| C 10| A
Topic 349 WHENEVER, WHEREVER etc...
1 You can tell me __________ you want.

A| however B| whatever C| whoever
2 Whatever means __________.

A| nothing that B| anything that C| something that
3 __________ wins the presidency will have a tough job ahead of them.
A| Whoever B| Whatever C| However
4 She just dates _________ she wants to.

A| whoever B| anybody C| A and B
5 She just does __________ she wants to.

A| what B| whatever C| A and B
6 You can use the machine _____________ you like.

A| any way that B| however C| A and B
7 Which is correct?
A| I will buy you whatever.
B| I will buy you whatever you desire.
C| I will buy you what ever you desire.
8 Come and see me __________ you are ready.

A| whenever B| whatever C| however
9 Which is correct?
A| Whenever he sees Jane, his heart skips a beat.
B| He sees Jane, his heart skips a beat whenever.
C| He sees Jane, whenever his heart skips a beat.
A| They are watching you whenever you come here.
B| Everytime you come here, they are watching you.
C| A and B
Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| A 4| C 5| B 6| C 7| B 8| A 9| A 10| C
Topic 350 WILL BE DOING
1 This time tomorrow, I _____________ on a jet plane.

A| will leaving B| will C| will be leaving
2 He just called to say he _______ late.

A| will be arriving B| will C| will arriving
3 Mr. Kim __________ married next month.

A| will be getting B| will C| will getting
4 Tomorrow, I will __________ in the storeroom all day.

A| be work B| be working C| working
5 If you need me, I will _____________ the plants.

A| be watered B| be C| be watering
6 Will you be _________ lunch with me tomorrow?

A| have B| having C| had
7 By the time I'm forty, I ____________ of retirement.

A| will think B| will C| will be thinking
8 When I get my new camera, I'll be __________ pictures of everything.

A| take B| took C| taking
9 Before I got married, I'll be spending lots of time at work.

A| Not correct B| Correct C| May be correct
10 Before I get married, I'll be spending lots of time at work.

A| May be correct B| Correct C| Not correct
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| A 4| B 5| C 6| B 7| C 8| C 9| A 10| B
Topic 351 WILL HAVE DONE
1 By the time you return here, I will have __________ the extension.
A| completing B| complete C| completed
2 This time next year, Sarah will have ______________.

A| graduate B| graduated C| graduating
3 By the end of autumn, all the leaves will have __________.

A| fallen B| fell C| fall
4 He thinks that the soldiers will ________ returned by Christmas.

5 By the time he is released, the criminal will __________ suffered enough.

6 By the end of the competition, the teams ________ have played seven matches each.
A| were B| will C| would
7 Mark is reading the entire dictionary, but do you think he ___________ have learned all the
words when he is finished?
A| would B| were C| will
8 I think that Mary will have _________ changing by now.

A| completing B| end C| finished
9 Mark watches the news from 5 to 6 every evening, so at 5:30 he ______________.

A| is going to watch the news B| will be watching the news C| will have watched the news
10 Mark watches the news from 5 to 6 every evening, so at 6:30 he ______________.

A| will have watched the news B| will be watching the news C| is going to watch the news
Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| A 4| B 5| B 6| B 7| C 8| C 9| B 10| A
Topic 352 WILL or GOING TO
1 I think I ________ take a shower before I go to work.

A| am going to B| will C| going to
2 He just called to say he _______ be late.

A| going to B| is going to C| will
3 Mr. Kim __________ move to Chengdu after he retires.

A| is going to B| going to C| will
4 He ____________ retire in three or four years from now.

A| going to B| will C| is planning to
5 I don't want a coffee. I __________ a tea instead.

A| will have B| will has C| will having
6 ______________ marry me?

A| Going to you B| Are you going to C| Will you
7 Was that the doorbell? I _________ get it.

A| will B| going to C| am going to
8 __________ you going to tell him, or do I have to do it?

A| Going B| Are C| Will
9 I've saved up my money, and I ______________ buy a digital camera.

A| going to B| will C| am going to
10 I'm not so hungry. I think I _____________ work through lunch.

A| am going to B| will C| going to
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| A 4| C 5| A 6| C 7| A 8| B 9| C 10| B
Topic 353 Word Choice
1 Please ________ to this letter as soon as possible.

A| reply B| response C| respond
2 He's from New York, so he speaks with a strong ________.

A| slang B| jargon C| accent
3 Please ________ me that pen for a moment.

A| lend B| borrow C| loan
4 When you greet someone at eight o' clock, you say '_____________'.
A| Night night B| Good evening C| Good night
5 'Good night' is a way of saying __________.

A| hello B| goodbye C| greetings
6 'Whom' is not commonly used because ____________.

A| it sounds old-fashioned B| it is not a good word C| it is not in the dictionary
7 Fritz speaks _________.

A| Deutsch B| German C| Germany
8 Pierre speaks _________

A| Francs B| French C| France
9 Oops! I _________ my laptop in the car.

A| lost out B| forgot C| left
10 The country currently has a strong ___________.

A| economy B| economic C| financial
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| A 4| B 5| B 6| A 7| B 8| B 9| C 10| A
Topic 354 Word Choice 2
1 I love the ____________ in this restaurant.

A| ambience B| atmosphere C| environment
2 People look for a hotel with a good ________.

A| sight B| scene C| view
3 Please ________ your shoes away.

A| out B| put C| keep
4 Oops! I ________ my pen.

A| dropped B| fell C| fell down
5 My lawyer has quite a few famous ____________.

A| customers B| clients C| A or B
6 My hairdresser has quite a few famous ____________.

A| customers B| clients C| A or B
7 Please _________ your hand if you know the answer.

A| raise B| rise C| up
8 I don't like his attitude. I find him __________.

A| arrogant B| proud C| big
9 In Hollywood movies, people die from one bullet. In ______ life, they often survive.
A| real B| truly C| reality
10 If you close your eyes and say the magic words, a ghost will ________.
A| appear B| come out C| happen
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| B 4| A 5| B 6| A 7| A 8| A 9| A 10| A
Topic 355 Word Choice 3
1 These kids tend to ______ a lot of trouble.

A| cause B| make C| do
2 The police __________ him and put him in jail.

A| caught with B| took C| arrested
3 We had a really _______ time at the mall.

A| fun B| funny C| enjoy
4 There's something funny going on around here. In this sentence, 'funny' means _______.
A| weird B| laughable C| enjoyable
5 What time are you going to ________ your sister from the airport?
A| pick up B| fetch C| collect
6 I loved all his albums ________ the last one.

A| recept B| except C| accept
7 Billy is great at _________ jokes.

A| saying B| telling C| explaining
8 I love to be outdoors and surrounded by ________.

A| natural B| nature C| naturally
9 Let's go out and _________!

A| have a good time B| enjoy C| make funny
10 The train is comfortable, but it _______ a long time.

A| takes B| spends C| uses
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| A 4| A 5| A 6| B 7| B 8| B 9| A 10| A
Topic 356 Word Form
1 We both had _____________ ideas.

2 Sammy Boy has a lot of _____________.

A| confidence B| confident C| conference
3 Improve your ____________ skills.

A| communal B| communication C| communicate
4 She was so ____________ when she saw me with Pamela Anderson.

A| jealousy B| jealous C| jeal
5 Your participation will ___________ your grades.

A| affect B| effect C| defect
6 He is now ____________ the King of Wonga Wonga.

A| officially B| official C| offily
7 We all attended Kate's _________________ ceremony.

A| graduation B| graduate C| gradual
8 Football is our country's ______________ sport.

A| national B| nationwide C| nation
9 Our opinions often ___________.

A| differentiate B| differ C| different
10 We must ____________ to boost our sales performance.

A| continuous B| continuity C| continue
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| B 4| B 5| A 6| A 7| A 8| A 9| B 10| C
Topic 357 Word Form 2
1 She doesn't talk much; she is not very _____________.

A| communicate B| communicative C| communal
2 We had great __________ in reaching the mountain peak.

A| difficulty B| difficult C| diffidence
3 Her _________ and courage were admired by all of Egypt.

A| strength B| stronger C| strong
4 The good Samaritan was famous for being _________ and kind to people.
A| helpfulness B| helpful C| helpless
5 I don't like to ____________, but I do think the Japanese are hardworking.

A| generally B| general C| generalise
6 The electric motor was his finest ____________.

A| create B| creative C| creation
7 The food was great, but the restaurant rated low on ______________.
A| cleanliness B| clean C| cleanful

A| bring B| search C| inside

A| riot B| classic C| fantasy
10 Look at all that _________ under your fingernails!

A| dirt B| dirty C| dirtiness
Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| A 4| B 5| C 6| C 7| A 8| B 9| A 10| A
Topic 358 Word Form 3
1 Eat well and look after your _________.

A| healthful B| health C| healthy
2 The antique is over two thousand years old, but its ________ remains unknown.
A| original B| originality C| origin
3 They are known to be a _________ race.

A| peace B| peaceful C| peacing
4 He is a man of science. He is a __________.

A| scientist B| scienter C| sciencer
5 Take ________ not to spill any acid on the floor.

A| careless B| careful C| care
6 This play is really starting to _______ me.

A| boring B| bored C| bore
7 Did you see his _________ when Russia scored the goal?
A| reactive B| react C| reaction
8 This seems like an _____________ moment to begin the ceremony.

A| opportunity B| opportunistic C| opportune

A| fire B| arrange C| prepare

A| intact B| contact C| react
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| B 4| A 5| C 6| C 7| C 8| C 9| A 10| B
Topic 359 Word Order
1 Which is correct?
A| In the summer, Paul spends time in Switzerland.
B| Paul spends time in Switzerland in the summer.
C| A and B
2 Which is correct?
A| The city was evacuated because of the hurricane.
B| Because of the hurricane, the city was evacuated.
C| A and B
3 Our neighbours have a ____________.

A| black big cat B| big black cat C| A and B
4 Which is correct?
A| We do not have enough sugar. B| We have sugar not enough. C| A and B
5 I love to eat ___________.

A| fish and chips B| chips and fish C| chips 'n' fish
6 Sherry drives a ______________.

A| small Japanese car B| Japanese small car C| A and B
7 Which sounds best?

A| four beautiful red silk roses
B| four beautiful silk red roses
C| beautiful four silk red roses
8 That restaurant serves _____________.

A| Thai delicious food B| delicious Thai food C| A and B
9 Which sounds better?

A| What an old silly man! B| What silly old man! C| What a silly old man!
10 We bought _____________.
A| a silver expensive mirror B| an expensive silver mirror C| A and B
Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| B 4| A 5| A 6| A 7| A 8| B 9| C 10| B
Topic 360 Word Stress
1 What is the correct word stress?

A| CHIcken B| chiCKEN C| no word stress

A| inFORmation B| inforMAtion C| INformation

A| no word stress B| jaPAN C| JApan
4 Camels live in the _________.

A| no word stress B| DEsert C| deSERT
5 After dinner, we had __________.

A| no word stress B| deSSERT C| DEssert

A| aMERica B| AMerica C| ameriCA

A| phoTOgraph B| photoGRAPH C| PHOtograph

A| PHOtographer B| photoGRAPHer C| phoTOgrapher

A| ENjoy B| enJOY C| A and B

A| afriCAN B| African C| aFRICan
Answer Key:
1| A 2| B 3| B 4| B 5| B 6| A 7| C 8| C 9| B 10| B
Topic 361 WOULD

A| Would do you like to dance? B| Would dance with me? C| Would you like to dance?
2 George would ________ visiting the mountains.

A| enjoy B| enjoyed C| enjoying
3 Sheila would _________ right at home in China.

A| felt B| feel C| feeling
4 'Would like' is a polite way to say _________.

A| want B| like C| wish
5 Which sentence is the most polite?

A| Do you want a sandwich? B| You want a sandwich? C| Would you like a sandwich?
6 If I had wings, I _____________.

A| would flying B| would to fly C| would fly
7 If I had Bill Gates' money, I __________ it all to you.

A| would give B| would giving C| would to give

A| If I was invisible, I would sneak into the cinema for free.
B| If I would be invisible, I would sneak into the cinema for free.
C| If I would be invisible, I sneak into the cinema for free.

A| If cats were bigger, they would chase dogs.
B| If cats would be bigger, they would chase dogs.
C| If cats would be bigger, they chase dogs.

A| We would move to New York if the streets would be safer.
B| We would move to New York if the streets were safer.
C| We moved to New York if the streets would be safer.
Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| B 4| A 5| C 6| C 7| A 8| A 9| A 10| B
Topic 362 WOULD or HAD
1 You ________ better listen to what I say, young man.

A| had B| would C| A or B
2 I _________ like to introduce you to a good friend of mine.

3 If I _______ thought about it longer, I might have made a different decision.

A| would B| had C| A or B
4 I _________ rather stay in and watch TV.

5 If I had thought about it longer, I ___________ have made a different decision.

6 George _________ rather fight than talk.

7 She ________ better be careful with those scissors.

8 I _________ leave now, if I were you.

9 ________ I thought about it longer, I might have made a different decision.

A| Would B| Had C| A or B
10 I'd = I __________
Answer Key:
1| A 2| B 3| B 4| B 5| B 6| A 7| A 8| B 9| B 10| C
Topic 363 Zero Conditionals
1 If you heat water to 100 degrees, it ________.

A| would boil B| boils C| boil
2 He always orders pizza if he _________ hungry.

A| get B| would get C| gets
3 If it is 3 p.m. in New York, it ______ 2 a.m. in Tokyo.

A| is B| was C| would be
4 If you mix red and white, you _______ orange.

A| got B| have got C| get
5 Johnson always has a burger if he's hungry or just some juice if he ______.
A| wouldn't B| isn't C| doesn't
6 Most people do not _______ what to do if there is an emergency.

A| know B| knew C| knowledge
7 They say that if you ______ a vegetarian diet, you live longer.
A| have B| will have C| had
8 If you _______, you can have a snack.

A| like B| don't like C| liked
9 If it rains ____ the road always floods.

A| Comma B| No comma C| Doesn't matter
10 The road always floods ____ if it rains.

A| Comma B| Doesn't matter C| No comma
Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| A 4| C 5| B 6| A 7| A 8| A 9| A 10| C
Topic 364 Zero Conditionals 2
1 If you pay peanuts, you ____________.

A| get monkeys B| got monkeys C| getting monkeys
2 If you _______________, you get a certificate.

A| will finish the course B| do finish the course C| finish the course
3 Which is correct?
A| If the game ends in a draw, there is a penalty shootout.
B| There is a penalty shootout if the game ends in a draw.
C| A or B
4 Which is correct?
A| If you touch the ball, you are penalised.
B| If you touch the ball you are penalised.
C| A or B
5 Which is correct?
A| The game pauses, if the referee blows the whistle.
B| The game pauses if the referee blows the whistle.
C| A or B
6 Which sentence is better?

A| If people panic, they scream.
B| When people panic, they scream.
C| A and B are both appropriate
7 Which is correct?
A| If Magnesium reacts, you expose it to air.
B| Magnesium reacts if you expose it to air.
C| A or B
8 If _________, I break out in a rash.

A| I eat seafood B| eat seafood C| eating seafood
9 If ________________, there is an offside offence.

A| the linesman's flag is raised B| the linesman's flag was raised C| the linesman's flag raised
10 Which sentence is a zero conditional?

A| If I had a dollar for every grammar rule, I'd be rich.
B| If the students know the answer, they raise their hands.
C| If Jack is late, he'll be in trouble again.
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| C 4| A 5| B 6| C 7| B 8| A 9| A 10| B
Topic 365 Zero Infinitive
1 She heard him _______.

A| sing B| to sing C| sang
2 She watched him _______ his car.

A| clean B| cleaning C| A or B
3 Let me _______ you with that.

A| helping B| help C| to help
4 She made him ______ for half an hour.

A| wait B| to wait C| waiting

A| She let me trying her eyeliner. B| She let me to try her eyeliner. C| She let me try her
eyeliner.
6 She felt a huge spider ________ right up her leg.

A| crawl B| to crawl C| to crawling
7 Which sentence contains a zero infinitive?

A| She made me take a deep breath.
B| She made me some scrambled eggs.
C| He forced me to use force.

A| She prefers eat fish. B| She would like eat fish. C| She would rather eat fish.

A| Penny observed him jump in the pond.
B| Penny saw him jump in the pond.
C| Penny looked him jump in the pond.

A| Penny listened the burglar approach.
B| Penny heard the burglar approach.
C| Penny heard the burglar enter.
Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| B 4| A 5| C 6| A 7| A 8| C 9| C 10| A

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Topic 1 Adjectives and Prepositions

1 Ronald is particularly fond ____ jelly beans.

2 Shirley is keen ____ horses.

3 I am only interested ______ making money, baby.

4 Mr. Goodson is good _____ basketball.

5 I am absolutely fascinated ______ nature.

6 Gary is terrified _______ spiders.

7 I am annoyed ________ her attitude.

8 What are you afraid ______?

9 He is really shy ______ girls.

10 The taste is different _________ what I had expected.

11 Im addicted _____ these sweets. I love them!

12 You should be ashamed _____ your behavior!

13 Are you aware _____ the new guidelines?

14 Im so jealous _____ her new cellphone!

15 People are getting fed up _____ these high prices.

18 Whats wrong _____ this tap? I cant turn it off.

19 Hes really bad _____ tennis. Youll beat him easily.

20 Im rather impressed _____ the new BMW.

21 Are you related _____ Mr. Smithers?

22 Im really sensitive _____ loud noises.

23 This safe is full _____ cash.

24 Well keep you safe _____ harm.

25 Australia is famous _____ kangaroos and other odd creatures.

1 Which word is an adjective?

2 Which word is an adjective?

3 Which word is an adjective?

4 Which word is a noun?

5 Which word is a noun?

6 Which word is a noun?

7 Which word can be an adjective?

8 Which word is a noun?

9 The birth of my first child brought me great _____.

10 I am very _____ that I will succeed.

11 Im so _____ to finally meet you.

12 Which word is a noun?

13 Which word is Not a noun?

14 Dont let _____ stand in your way.

15 It is a great _____ to finally meet you.

17 Which word is a noun?

18 Which word is an adjective?

19 Which word is an adjective?

20 You have to wake up and face the ____________.

21 These features actually add ____________ to the product.

22 This piece of work looks _________.

23 Pamela is actually a very ______________ person.

24 Which word is NOT an adjective?

25 The old woman had great ____________ in her eyes.

1 The monster is ___________.

2 I felt __________ when I saw the monster.

3 Little Joe was getting ____________ during the class.

4 He reckoned that the class was ________.

5 It's so _________ when the elevator breaks down.

6 George gets so __________ when the elevator breaks down.

7 What an ___________ sight!

8 George was ____________ at the news.

9 What an ___________ time we had!

10 George gets very _________ when there's a war.

11 That was such an _______ trip!

12 Pete was _______ after running the marathon.

13 The poor kitten was _______ during the thunderstorm.

14 It was a _______ experience for the kitten.

17 This chapter of our course is so _______.