Question Option1 Option2 Option3 Option4

We're going to be late for the ECL. We HAVE TO hurry. must might can should

That bread _____ stale. Don't try to eat it. am are is were
Yesterday, I _____ tardy for class because my car
wouldn't start. was were will be am
understa
He had to go to the hospital because he had an _____. original accident nding idea
my car I want to I need to
my tooth needs cash a cook
I need to go to the bank because…. aches gas check. lunch.

That bird looks very UNUSUAL. Yes, it looks _____. common strange ordinary nice
The tallest student in the class _____ Lt. Jones. are were is am
We could hear the FAINT sound of a child's voice
calling for help. loud soft constant terrifying
takes
The plane LEFT the airport at 0900. take over took on took off across
For breakfast this morning, I _____ five boiled eggs. eat was eat eating ate
are
Right now, the children ______ baseball in the park. are play plays playing playing
The police _____ here to arrest you for having a low
ECL. is am are was

My mother _____ a used Ferrari last week. buy bayed buying bought
I was born _____ August. at on of in

The students WERE REQUIRED TO take another ECL

test. They ______ do it. had to has to have to having to
was
It _____ twenty minutes to drive from here to the airport. takes taking taken take

is does
A lot of dust _____ through the open window! Close it! come is come coming coming

What comes exactly 12 hours after midnight? morning noon evening sunrise
The last test was not easy. In fact, it was extremely
_____. difficult short painless cheap
He is a ROBBER. thief teacher soldier banker

This handout is not short. It is hard. It is easy. It is long. It is brief.

How did she hurt herself? She _____ down when the
bus made an abrupt stop. feel fall felt fell
an an
When snow starts cascading down the side of a avalanch earthqua
mountain, we call it _____. a flood e a stream ke

How did you get from your country to San Antonio? in plane on plane by plane of plane
The most common color for snow is _____. black red green white
miserabl
What is the opposite of unhappy? e sad angry happy
 is
Last night, I _____ for nine hours. sleep sleeping slept is sleep

The police _____ coming to investigate the robbery in

just a few minutes. is were was are

Humans _____ oxygen to survive. needs needing are need need

Joe bought a new car in Houston. He paid cash for IT.
The word "IT" refers to ____. Joe car cash he

No matter where you live, you need _____ access to a quicknes

hospital. quickly quick s quickest
The teacher _____ all day yesterday preparing new
handouts for you. work worked works working
The wind is _____ very hard. running passing blowing doing

If you leave ice cream out in the sun, it will _____. melt freeze sneeze pelt
It's mine It's me It's my
Whose book is that? It's my. book. book. book.
The Empire State Building is located _____ New York
City. in on at to
If I finish my homework early,I _____ to the gym and should to
work out. will going might go are go go

The price of cars and boasts _____ very high right now. is are am were

What _____ this word mean? are is does do

I was unable to go to the movie with my friends last I didn't I won't

night. I will go. go. go. I can't go.
I am very hungry. I need _____. rest water food money
ankle-
We cannot wade across the river because it is_____. deep shallow narrow deep

What is the normal color of most grass in the summer? black green red white

It was EXTREMELY cold last night. very not a little bit not very
small
great big correctio minor
I made a SERIOUS ERROR on the math test. score mistake n problem
the car the food
he is today is won't was
Why is the baby crying? Because _____. hungry. Saturday. start. good.

It was QUITE hot yesterday. very not a little bit not very
It is It is It is
The river is not wide. It is deep. shallow. narrow. frozen.

If the water is frozen, it is _____. ice hot steam boiling

My father died _____ April 17, 1989. at on in of
I _____ late for class yesterday. am were are was
There was a chemical spill in the TAIL of the jet. The
spill was in the _____. rear nose wing cockpit
Yesterday, the news about the earthquakes in Iran and
Mexico _____ bad. are is was be

Today's class was _____ than yesterday's. funner as fun more fun funnest

The cake is TASTY. It is _____. delicious awful terrible very bad

more more
bigger biggest bigger
Brazil is _____ Peru. than than big than than
The next book quiz will be _____ Wednesday. at on in of

Several soldiers _____ being reassigned to this unit

next week. was are am were
My brother and sister _____ older than I am. are am was is

I want _____ to a movie tonight. go to go going for going

A dog usually likes to chase cats, and a cat usually
likes to chase _____. trucks horses buildings mice

What will you _____ tomorrow night? doing do done to do

What is the SUBJECT of her speech? length purpose topic source
When you are finished with your conversation, _____ hanging hanged
the phone. hang up hung up up up

Is this CD player very expensive? No, it is _____. cheap nice costly priceless

My favorite season of the year is AUTUMN. winter spring summer fall

he wants the car the food

he is entertain won't was
Why is Joe looking under the hood? Because _____. hungry. ment. start. good.

If the water is vaporized, we can call it _____. ice frozen steam cold
If I ______ you, I would be more careful with my have
answers. was am been were
The train will arrive _____ 0955. on in to at

I have a My shin
my tooth my elbow pain in is very
I need to go to the dentist because aches. hurts my ankle sore.
was has been
discover discover discover
America ________ by Columbus in 1492. discover ed ed ed

I have been AT DLI ________ six months. since during at for

What color are the DRAPES in your room? rugs walls carpets curtains
 handsom intelligen
The boss is very ANGRY. She is _______. upset happy e t
If I _____ ECL-qualified, I would not have to do these
exercises. was were am has been

Dikes, dams, and levees are all intended to control temperat

_____. speed ure prices water

The policeman ordered that Joe _____ out of the car have to
with his hands up. gets got get get

The next ECL will _____ easy. being be being be to be

aren't
You are not very happy today,________? are you you do you don't you
It is not It is not It is not
This car is very expensive. old. costly. cheap. It is fast.

Neither the animals nor their keeper _____ killed in the have
fire. were are been was
We have to take another test on Friday. We ______ take
another test. might should must can
You OUGHT TO see the movie "Saving Private Ryan" as
soon as possible. You ______ see that movie. must have to will should
The homework _____ easy last night was is are am

He stabbed his victim with a _____. rope knife gun table

I see one empty desk. Who _____ absent today? be is am is being

A person who is broke does not have any _____. health time needs money
The student next to me tried to copy from my paper. He
was trying to _____. cheat cheer chime chore
more
gooder more better good
American English is _____ British English. than better than than

Joe said that we have to be at Lab 3 before 0800,

_____? hasn't we didn't he did he hasn't he
Be careful! You are _____ danger if you don't leave
now. in of for to

When will Lt. Smith be able to retire _____ the Army? of with by from

I was a little late for my appointment, but I still got there

_____ time for the doctor to see me. on at in with
I am sick _____ all the political ads on tv. by with for of
Cats like to sleep all day and prowl the neighborhoods
_____ night. in during at on

I would never run _____ political office. of to with for

We might be able to travel quickly to the moon _____
the future. of in to on
I want you to accompany us. Come _____ with us. over above along through
He is serving as a cabinet member _____ present. in at on during

Report to the Colonel _____ once! at on in to

All of these prepositions questions were written _____
Mr. Williams. to at of by

He blamed me _____ the accident. to of with for

Lt. Jones wants to play _____ the basketball team. in to on at

We will participate _____ the parade next week. on in at to
Musicians have to spend most of their time _____ the
road. on in of for

My leg still hurts. I can't walk anywhere _____ a cane. for to without through

There are only 9 people _____ the bus right now. along among aboard across

Turn right _____ the next intersection. on at to for

He told some jokes _____ me. at with to in
You can't go swimming in the river _____ the winter. to from of in
You must stay today _____ 3:30. until since before during

What is the job _____ a drill sergeant? to with by of

Please write the rough draft of your essay _____ pencil. with in to for
He hit me _____ his dictionary, and it was the first time
he had ever used it for anything. with to by at

Do you believe _____ ghosts? at in of to

We will have another test _____ Friday. on at in with

Scissors are used _____ cutting paper. for at to with

Don't brag _____ your accomplishments. Let other

people do that. to since with about

I am disappointed _____ you! in of to for

I will do it _____ pleasure. to since with at

The robber snuck up _____ me and held a gun to my
back. with behind above from

My wife is _____ work right now. at in to on

Who do you think you are---The Queen _____ England? to for at of

There was a fire _____ the library yesterday. of in to for

I am ashamed _____ myself. of to by for

The train travels _____ the tunnel at 90 miles per hour. with across through for

There was a body lying _____ the middle of the road. on at to in

This cake is made _____ eggs, butter, milk, chocolate

and nuts. of by in to
The children are playing _____ the backyard. at with in to

I can't eat anything fried _____ butter. in to for on

This sketch of my mother was made completely ____
memory. from to of in

I went to Houston _____ the weekend. by to for with

The paratroopers jumped out of the plane _____

hesitation. for by without under
When I neared home, I could see that my neighbor's
house was _____ fire. in on to at

There is no one _____ the world who can help you now. in to of with
Hurry up! We will wait _____ you here. from for of to
The test will start _____ 0745. in at on since
There were five passengers _____ the car when it got
hit by the train. to of onto in
He was born _____ New York City. of in to with
He was born ______ 1982. at since in to

Mr. Jones has been my teacher _____ Oct 24. during for at since
Please listen carefully _____ the instructions. to at on with

The river runs _____ the old bridge. in over above under

The dog jumped _____ the bed with his muddy paws. under on of with
Thanksgiving is always celebrated _____ November. at in on since

My son drew pictures _____ the wall of his bedroom. on in at to

He is staying _____ the Hilton Hotel. on to at of

I have not heard _____ from family lately. to from over with

He wants to go _____ school in London. to at with by

All of the passengers are ____ board the plane now. in at with on
The teacher divided the candy ______ all the students
of the class. between with to among
It was ____ a cool evening in late June that I first met
him. on in at with

A submarine is designed to function _____ the water for

long periods of time. under above during between

That window is so dirty that I can't see _____ it. through over to for
Lt. Tdwazjkskwxz comes _____ a small country called
Dramamania. at around from for

I always take a short nap _____ class. with after on to

I have been here at DLI _____ 8 weeks. since for with during

He was shot twice in the back _____ a Colt .45. with at in for
Water is composed _____ hydrogen and oxygen. by for in of

I think Lt. Arroyo is ______ love again. of in at from

He got ______ an argument with his neighbor. into of at on

I want another cup _____ coffee. in to from of

I have been here at DLI _____ October of last year. since for at in

I have not seen a movie ____ five or six months. since before at for

I like my coffee _____ milk and sugar. of to for with

He was born _____ New York City. at of in to

Class starts _____ 0730. in to of at

My parents live _____ 253 Oak Street. on in at to

I graduated from college _____ 1994. in on of to

This exercise was written _____ Mr. Williams. to of at by

My uncle lives _____ a farm. to for on in
I would like to live ______ the country miles from the
nearest town. at in to on
We will have another ECL ______ Tuesday. in of for on
The students are waiting _____ the classroom. on with from in
We will leave _____ noon. to at since on
Americans celebrate Memorial Day _____ May. at on to in

I am not talking _____ you! I'm talking _____ Lt. Smith. of to on through

Is your ID card _____ your wallet? at on in to

I went there _____ 1996. in at of with
Lt. Smith passed out dead drunk _____ the sidewalk
near his car. in over on to

The children are playing _____ the street again. in on up through

Class will start ______ 0730. on in to at
I always take my big vacation _____ the summer. at with to during
My car is parked ______ the red Toyota and the white
Cadillac. under between on around

He will graduate _____ July 23. in during of on

The Sears Tower is the tallest building _____ Chicago. to in by at

Don't laugh _____ other people's mistakes. at on to for
A cheetah is different _____ a lion. than from to of
I didn't understand what he said _____ me. of to at with
I am tired _____ studying prepositions. for of with to
In spite _____ the rain, we practiced for the parade. to with for of
Please don't talk ______ someone else's speech. during since with at
I will meet you in Lab 4 _____ exactly 0736. in for at about
I went ____ Egypt for a two-week vacation. at for of to
My brother is _____ debt. He owes thousands of
dollars to some loan sharks. at in of to

I don't like to sit _____ Lt. Smith. besides by to at

He stayed _____ bed all day. on in at along

I lived in California _____ 13 months. since with for by

We need to dispense _____ these exercises for now. with to of for

When will you retire _____ the military? with from at by

What you did is _____ the law. over for against along

I will not vote _____ him. to for of at

You can always rely ____ Lt. Smith to help you. on with for to
I want to ask you some questions _____ your family. of to during about
The teachers always gives too much homework _____
us. at with for to

My neighbor was convicted _____ car theft. of by with to

I have been in the Army ______ 1993. during for since to

Don't stare _____ strangers. It's not polite. of at to about

The President lives _____ 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. on in to at

My mother likes to take long walks _____ the evening. of since in with
You should not walk alone in this neighborhood _____
night. at during from since
That shelf is too high. You need to stand _____ a chair
to reach it. at under off on
Sign your name _____ block 21 at the bottom of this
page. on in for to
Take these pills _____ a glass of warm milk. at for to with

My father always takes a long nap _____ the afternoon. in at of with

Don't sit with your elbows _____ the table. for in on with
The Titanic is lying two-and-a-half miles _____ the
surface of the water. above in with beneath
I want to talk to you _____ a few minutes. for with during since
He blamed the accident _____ me. on to for of

We have to photocopy this contract, so write your name

_____ black ink, not blue. in of to by
We will provide him _____ a new dictionary if he has
lost his old one. to of with for

The cat is hiding _____ the bed. above with to under

What is the reason _____ his failure? for to with by

They will not qualify him because his ECL is still _____
80. to behind with under

Some of the best stores in New York City are located

_____ Fifth Avenue. at on to besides
He is currently enrolled _____ a two-year college. in to for with

We will talk to you _____ the supervisor's office. in to for with

Abraham Lincoln was assassinated _____ John Wilkes
Booth in 1865. by of to for
Last night, I slept _____ 9 hours. at during to for
I think he has a knife _____ his pocket. in to of for

May I borrow $300 ____ you? of to by from

This umbrella will not protect you _____ heavy rain. of with to from
I ordered chicken _____ rice. of with for to

She is the supervisor _____ Unit 6. of with around across

I am very good _____ tennis. of at to for

I am not afraid _____ snakes. of to by with

I always brush my teeth _____ going to bed. at during before under

His party will be _____ Sunday. of to for on

I fell _____ the stairs. of down to for

I went _____ high school in Ponce. of to by with

Their new business will be located _____ Lincoln Street. at in on for

He stabbed me _____ a dirty kitchen knife. at for by with

Do you live _____ base in the dorms? on at in to

The policeman showed his badge _____ me. to at by in

There was nothing _____ the envelope when I opened it. inside of to about
Children should walk _____ the sidewalks. in at above on
Children should not walk _____ the streets. at during in for

Let's sit _____ the shade of that big tree over there. at with to in

They honeymooned _____ Paris. in at of for

I live _____ the third floor of the dorm, the smoking
floor. in on to of

My father disapproves _____ most of my friends. at with to of

May I ride _____ the airport with you? at in of to

I want another glass _____ milk. for to with of

Why do you always keep your coat _____? at on in over

The contractors are going to tear _____ the old road
and replace it with a modern 4-lane one. down up over off
I shudder _____ the thought of giving a speech at the
graduation dinner. to for at by
His broken nose should not have a negative influence
_____ his ability to swim in the final race. to in on with
When do you think scientists will find a cure _____
cancer? to for with of
He is an outspoken critic _____ his country's economic
policies. at of to for

Why is he under investigation ______ the FBI? by to of in

_____ my opinion, we should not have classes on
Fridays. At In Of To
He was a bad father, so the social services agency took
_____ his children. off away up under

He has served _____ the government for twenty years. to on in at

Did you have the right to ask that question _____ him? of through by in

I did it _____ purpose. in on at to

The contractors are going to tear _____ the old
abandoned house. off up down over

The paramedics arrived at the crash site _____ time to

save dozens of victims. on in by at
If I tell you a secret, will you promise to keep it _____
strictest confidence? at of in to
Lt. Smith got a 98 _____ his last test. on in of at

He comes to school every day _____ an old motorcycle. on by in at

He comes to school every day _____ motorcycle. on by in at

What should I do _____ a sore throat? for of by in

I found a great 3-bedroom apartment, so I'm going to
move _____ base. away off toward aboard
Who is serving _____ the CO of that unit now? like with to as
Neil Armstrong was the first earthling to walk _____ the
moon. in on to at

She gave a party _____ her class, all of whom enjoyed

themselves. to of for at
Divide these cookies ______ all twelve students in this
class. between to around among
I am feeling down _____ the dumps today. by to in with
My unit will not be _____ the parade tomorrow. on in to of
My country has been involved _____ wars for most of
this century. in to at of
The troops have been standing ______ parade rest for
20 minutes. at in for to

He comes to class every morning _____ foot. on in at with

I think I'll take a stab _____ learning French next
semester. to at on of

What I am asking _____ you is that you be quiet during

other people's speeches. by of at with
My mother is the lady seated _____ the blue sofa in the
corner. in on to of

I give up! You are _______ redemption! around across beyond over
She is not supposed to do any heavy lifting because
she is now "_____ child." with by of near
He found himself trapped BETWIXT a rock and a hard
place. beneath behind between beyond
Last night, we dined _____ lobster and shrimp. on at to in

I did it ______ the spur of the moment. at to on with

I did it _____ accident. by to at on
It is difficult ______ me to speak in front of the class. to of at for
I fell down when I was trying to run away _____ the pit
bull. at for from in

He makes a living _____ recycling old newspaper and

magazines. to by for against

We have a certain lack _____ discipline in this unit. for with of at

I was raised _____ the island of Santa Catalina. in on of to

should
We ought not to cheat on a test, _____? ought we we do we will we
If you don't get a high score on the next ECL, you _____ will will have are
in trouble. will be getting gotten getting

Last week, he promised me that he _____ attend was

yesterday's meeting. will going did would

was
While I ______ for the bus, it started to rain. waiting wait was wait waiting

It is mandatory that Lt. Smith ____ in Col. Jones's office have to must to
at 0730. be be be is
is
symbolizi symboliz symboliz symboliz
The color red on the flag _____ blood. ng the e e es

While I was driving to work this morning, I ____ to my was was had been
new Celine Dion Cassette. listen listen listening listening

Nary a drop of rain fell at the airport last night, _____? didn't it did it is there was there
Those sheep _____ lost. is was has been are

Neither the boss nor the workers _____ working

tomorrow. is has to be are have

I am scheduled for another ECL next week, _____? aren't I amn't I will I won't I
He didn't actually hit me, but he _____ at me twice with
a baseball bat. swing swang swung swinged

haven't
You've lost your dictionary again, ______? you have you don't you won't you
would
would have
If I were you, I ______ call home tonight. will call call called call

had been are were will be

By the time the firemen arrived, the flames ______ by extinguis extinguis extinguis extinguis
the homeowner. hed hing h hing

was has been

This exercise ______ by Mr. Williams. is wrote writes written wrote

doesn't
He can sing well, _____? he can he can't he does he

would
would will have am have
By the time I graduate, I ______ at least 12 ECL tests. take taken taking taken

The police _____ waiting for you in the supervisor's

office. is was are has been

The man _____ by the door is my uncle. sit sitted seats sitting
You ought to go visit the Alamo. You ______ go visit
the Alamo. should must have to would

I wish today _____ Saturday. is would be were was

My brother, but not his sons, _____ coming to visit me

next week. are were has been is
 got was was
Because he was driving while intoxicated, Joe _____. arrested arrest arresting arrested
If Napoleon _____ more troops, he might not have lost were
at Waterloo. had have were had had had having

Had I Was I Have I to If I was

______, I would not have gone to that disco last night. been you you be you you

could could
If you had been here yesterday, you _______ my wife. meet met will meet have met

We were just sitting down to dinner when the phone was

_____. ring ringing rings rang
______I to become a supervisor, I would probably not If I had
enjoy it. Were If I was been Was

If Joe really _____ at the meeting (and two people said

they talked to him), I didn't see him there. were has been had been was
The fire alarm STARTED RINGING right in the middle of went
my speech. The bell _____. went off went out went up down

would
not have
If I had not eaten so much pizza last night, I ________ would will not been
so sick right now. not be be am not being

The President can, it is widely believed, in no way,

resolve this crisis soon, _______? can't he can he is it does he
My mother ______ down the stairs three times this
summer. has felt has felled has fallen have fall

have
The price of cars ____ increasing. is are were been

When I was a child, I used to _____ cats. torturing tortured be torture torture

have
If I _____ you, I would study more. was were am been
It is my understanding that the subject the students in
IDS enjoy the most _____ preposition usage. are were is am
to stop stopped stops stop the
I finally got the dog _____. barking barking barking bark

began began to begun begins

We were putting up our tents when it _____. snow snow the snow snowing
I made the children ______ outside. play to play played playing

Someone might have to stay in the office until 1800 if

_____. need be need needing needs
I had the secretary ______ the letter five times before I
was satisfied. retyping retypes retype retyped

would
had have to
If I were the boss, I ______ you extra work. will give given give give
will be will be is
The bill ________ to you before the end of the month. sent sending sending sent

My children ______ too many phone calls. do has make gets

committe
did a d the suicided committe
The captured soldier ______. suicide suicide himself d suicide

A species of rare fish ____ on display at the Witte will be

Museum. is are being are to be

If it Had there
____________ the barking dogs, we would not have If there would Had it not no been
been alerted about the fire in our house. wasn't not be for been for none of
would
will have have
By this time tomorrow, I ______ at DLI for 72 hours. been will be been would be

He ________ in New York City in 1982. born is born borned was born
will have
is were was been
All of the furniture ______ by the floodwaters. damage damage damaged damage

Kudos _____ to anyone who can answer all of these

questions correctly. go goes going are go

She likes fish, doesn't she? Yes, but she dislikes beef, doesn't
_____? does she don't she won't she she
no start no yet not the
not start the class start the class yet
Let's _______. class yet yet class start

is take
The plane _____ at 0900. take off takes off off taking off
 had was will be
I _____ a shower when the phone rang. taking was took taking taking

Horses _____ grass. eat eats are eat eating

I have to give a speech tomorrow. I ____ give a speech. should must ought to might

Mr friends ______ in a different dorm. lives are live living live

We _____ happy right now. are was am are been

Tomorrow, I will _____home. calling called call calls

are do the
answerin have answer
At this moment, you _______ questions. answer g answer of

I ______ my homework last night. does do did done

My left leg ______. hurts hurted were hurt is hurted

The students _____ homework. are liking like likes does like
graduate will is
Pvt. Jones _____ next week. graduate d graduate graduate

I _____ to go home now! wants wanting am want want

These books _____ heavy. was is am are

were
We _____ a lot of songs at last night's party. sing was sing sang sung

I _____ a good movie last night. see will see saw was seen

Paris _____ the capital of France. is are is being were

Lt. Smith _____ his homework last night. do has did did done

My brother _____ in a bank. work working is work works

I _____ a new car last week. buy bought buyed was buy
are
We ______ right now. studies are study studying studying

Dogs ______ to chase cats. likes are liking like liking

have
We _____ to my brother's house tomorrow. will go are go went gone
I saw the old man fatally _____ himself once through
the heart. shooting shot shoot shooted
Steve and Joe ______ students. is was are been are

The number of students Stancovia _____ decreasing. have is are were

A number of students _____ waiting to see the
supervisor. are is has been was

John _____ to the store yesterday. goed going is go went

would will have
Were I he, I ___________ more at night. will study studies study studied

It _____ too hot to play soccer right now. is am are were

would
There ______ a series of bad accidents on Loop 410 have
yesterday. is was has been been
When I was a child, I _____ watch tv eight hours per was used am used was used
day. to used to to to

had not do not did no was not

I _____ English before I came to DLI. studied study study study
Because of the rain, the Commandant _____ the would will
parade. cancel is cancel cancel cancel
When you finally get back home, please _____ me a
postcard. to send send sent be sent

Siblings _____ to quarrel with each other. likes are like like are liking

First, I ate breakfast; then, I _____ my family. call do call was call called

I went to bed because I ____ tired. would be are were was

was am
Before I came to DLI, I _______ English for 5 months. study study studied studying

would must to should would

If you are tired, you ______. rest rest rest have rest

After I graduate next week, I _____ to Alabama. am go will go going will going

have
The news about the storms _____ bad. is were are been

will
That car _____ better than this one. look looks is look looking
The mumps _____ a strange disease. were am are is

I ______ my homework later tonight. does will doing have did will do

The police _____ here to arrest you. is was are has been

am be will should
I _____ right now. studying studying study studied

would must
If it rains tomorrow, I ______ home. will stay have stay staying stayed
is
graduatin graduate graduatio
My friend _____ tomorrow. graduate g d n

have
I _____ that movie already. see seen seed seen
doesn't
He likes Texas, _____? don't he he do he does he

is have
Right now, the baby _____. sleep is sleep sleeping slept

would would
If I had a million dollars, I _____ a new car. will buy bought bought buy

Rice and beans _____ my favorite dish. is are will been am

While I was reading the paper, the children ______ have were
outside. play played playing was play

to hold
to stay to protect his pants to appear
Why did Lt. Smith wear GOGGLES? warm his eyes up taller

severely
After the accident, he was MAIMED. killed injured dead okay

An octopus is so-named because it has eight _____. tentacles eyes ribs mouths
If he broke his THUMB, where does he feel the most
pain? his foot his head his toe his hand
on the
on this farther too far
The gym is located BEYOND the post office. side of side of beneath from
My aunt is no spring chicken. She is not ______. smart young popular rich
group of
There was a big CROWD at the restaurant last night. fire riot people meal

argument
He is a TIGHTWAD. He is _______. ugly stingy ative silly
whenever as late as
right he wants eventuall he wants
Pvt. Jones has to report to the Captain PROMPTLY. away to y to

Which of the following is not an organ located in the the

torso of the human body? the liver kidner the brain the heart

encourag prohibit
His parents FORBID him to smoke or drive yet. They allow him e him to him from let him
_____ it. to do do doing do

The KNEE is to the LEG as the ______ is to the ARM. wrist elbow ankle hip

not handsom
My brother is very STINGY. tall smart generous e

agricultur means of
tourist al transport
What is the main CROP of your country? site product city ation

Hot and cold air is conveyed through a _____. hook duct crank tablet
air-
condition heating
We need to get our FURNACE repaired. er vehicle window device
entertain
That kind of problem really ANNOYS me. bothers pleases interests s

Don't STARE AT him like that. talk to play with look at touch

thick shoe
The police found a white POWDER in his suitcase. fine dust animal liquid polish
escape
The villagers had to FLEE their homes. clean repair protect from
buy
things…
spend
Don't GRIPE so much. eat complain drink money

greatly much too extremel

The road is STEEP. inclined narrow very wide y bumpy
 unpleasa
The milk tastes SOUR. nt delicious sweet good

young
unable to and
I'm not DEAF. hear immature helpless ignorant
an
more only a insufficie
than small nt
We have AMPLE supplies for the next few months. enough no amount amount

have lost are are loose

some worthles and
His jeans are FADED. They ___________. are tight color s baggy

will not is
This liquid is INFLAMMABLE. It _______. burn. potable. is costly. will burn.
We SPOTTED the enemy sniper at a sixteenth-floor
window. detected drew shot sent

His WAGES are not very high right now. hopes expenses salary duties

He FIBBED when he said he had done his homework. laughed stuttered cried lied

What would you use to SWEEP the floor? a faucet a brake a coil a broom

If one car bumps into another one, it will leave _____. a dent a lap a shield a tray
intelligen dependa
My brother is not very TRUSTWORTHY. wealthy happy t ble
I need to buy some new SLACKS. socks trousers shirts glasses
small
little fallen soup pieces of
He had CRUMBS all over his shirt and tie. pictures hairs stains bread

disagree forgets
receives s with learns important
Joe CATCHES ON really fast, doesn't he? the ball you things details
Your TASK is to alphabetize all of these files. desire method reason job
Don't SHOUT. run yell whisper shoot

reddish- pinkish-
What is the most common color of RUST? black brown purple white

The ECL will START at 0745. end conclude begin wind up

heavy
light snowstor raging mild
There was a BLIZZARD last night. shower m flood breeze

You must keep the AISLE clear. surface walkway sofa fence
long deep wide
We had to dig a TRENCH to drain off the standing water. ditch hole steep hill pond
We found a FLAW in the structural design. insect error tool change
If he suffered a SKULL injury, where is the heaviest
damage? the head the foot thewrist the knee

I am STARVING. hungry bored lonely angry

Congress is going to TRIM the budget. cut increase authorize approve

time for
socializin
A General's wife always has a lot of CLOUT. power duties money g

I brought you a BUNDLE of newspapers. package lane tub dent

requirem character backgrou potential
What are the TRAITS of a good leader? ents istics nds rewards
was
fell off a died in stabbed
died in mountain the dry with a
He DROWNED. He _______ water. . desert. knife.
compete
How can you ACCOUNT FOR his low test scores? endure with stand explain
The entire meal, including drinks and tip, AMOUNTED chipped got on
TO $512. in came to with took after

near the
near the on the backbon among
Where is your SHIN? mouth leg e the ribs
rapid quick slight steady
There was a SURGE in student enrollment. increase decrease change falling

He SHATTERED the mirror. sold borrowed hid broke

Don't eat the apple CORE. peel stem leaf center

I got DRENCHED last night as I was walking home from
the movies. soaked lost dizzy lonely

in your in your in your in your

Where are your KNOCKLES located? fingers ears eyes lungs
poked chipped
injured out his his front hurt his
Why is Joe LAME? He________ his ankle. eye. teeth. fingers.
dead
comrade food
The pirates buried their LOOT. s weapons treasure supply

The Captain is standing at the BOW of the ship. rear aft galley front end
small
dead spilled pieces of
The floor is covered with SPLINTERS. water flowers food wood

It's time to HOIST the flag. lower replace raise repair

 dangerou
It is RISKY to do that. safe wise proper s
interestin frightenin
His behavior has been rather ERRATIC lately. polite g irregular g
He INJURED his left ankle. cured hurt repaired x-rayed
loaned ordered
I SENT FOR Mariah Carey's new CD. out borrowed by mail threw out

What is the usual color of most MUSTARD? white red blue yellow

Some children openly DEFY their parents. support resemble oppose love
has a
falls into rises as it good increases
That's the way the cookie CRUMBLES. pieces bakes flavor in price
He is old, YET he is healthy. but and so for
understa
I cannot TAKE IN all this information at once. say nd translate transmit
I cannot STRESS how important vocabulary is on the understa emphasiz
ECL test. nd explain e agree
campaig do
n for exercise loan argue
My brother is going to RUN FOR mayor next year. office with money to about
approved
He REJECTED my offer. accepted refused repeated of

I'm very PERPLEXED about tomorrow's assignments. confident certain happy confused

I disliked I loathed I thought

the the it was I liked it a
The movie was TERRIBLY GOOD. movie. movie. awful. lot.

natural sporting shopping

The SCENERY in Northern California is beautiful. views theaters arenas centers
don't like can't can't
I'm very FOND OF chocolate ice cream. I ______. it love it afford it stand it
sudden, long,
unexpect slow, calm, comforta
The taxi made an ABRUPT stop. ed steady easy ble

Which of these is not an animal? a deer a rabbit a wrench a bear

Which of these would not be a good beverage for orange
breakfast? juice milk coffee gasoline

undeterm inconseq
The score was TIED at the end of regulation time. lopsided ined even uential
It
condens
What does water do a 212 degrees Fahrenheit? It thaws. It freezes. It boils. es.

He FLUNKED the test. wrote passed corrected failed

surrende
The Green Team DEFEATED the Orange Team. won lost beat red to
He as ACNE all over his face. pimples hair freckles wrinkles
I thought the movie was HILAARIOUS. too long boring funny sad
and
to make people because
things are he did
He is leaving here FOR GOOD. better forever happy well
transport
I hope you have the OPPORTUNITY to visit the Alamo. time chance money ation
uninform
I am PLEASED with the results of the test. happy ed unhappy angry
handcuff
The policeman CAUTIONED him about speeding. ticketed warned arrested ed
I look I I can't
forward I hate anticipat wait to
I DREAD going to the dentist. to it. going. e going. go.
stocks
land and and farm
My uncle deals in REAL ESTATE. minerals property bonds animals
a
helicopte
Which of the following can HOVER? a train a taxi a missile r
uncooke
I do not like RAW turnips. rare big d stale
ignored
hit with took a met by complete
I RAN INTO an old friend of mine at Ingram Mall. my car picture of chance ly

from time
I RARELY go to movies during the weekend. seldom usually to time often
let
fell out of somethin fell
I DROPPED OFF during the history lecture. a chair died g fall asleep
If you DOUBLE THE RADIUS of a circle, you get the circumfer
_______. ence curve tangent diameter
I want you to THINK OVER that job offer before you say
"no." refuse forget accept consider
listen to eat
private sleep too harmful
Don't EAVESDROP. shoplift talk much foods

He will TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF his business to his turn

oldest son next month. down turn into turn over turn on
think
Let's TALK this OVER tomorrow. rewrite it veto it discuss it about it

arguing studying
playing with each exploring in their
My kids are always QUARRELING. politely other the yard rooms
destroye
My brother WRECKED his car. d sold repainted loaned
looked brought carried
He was REARED in Ponce by his grandparents. over up called up out
We reached the SUMMIT of the mountain after 9 hours
of climbing. base peak side foothills
The Captain REPRIMANDED Lt. Jones during the called
company formation. called up called off called on down
expensiv
This sandpaper is very COARSE. smooth e common rough
get bring
I cannot ACCEPT any additional duties at this time. take on across back stand by
light
What color should a RIPE STRAWBERRY be? white green red black
Which of these best describes TIN? tasy useless metallic gaseous

He TUMBLED down the stairs. walked ran fell hiked

He CREATED an interesting game for his students to thought loooked
play. up tried on called for up

What is the opposite of TIGHT? young cheap long loose

He was very sick; THEREFORE, he couldn't compete in
the race. yet however since thus
We always STORE our sweaters and coats during the
summer. take off put away throw out keep on
a huge a tiny
There was a TRACE of gunpowder on his finger. amount smell amoount a lot
dead military
The police found a corpse behind the Rialto Theater. killer person person vehicle
learn at
Where did you PICK UP those bad words? select raise random spell
 Correct Explain

opt1 modals HAVE TO = MUST

current state or condition mass noun
opt3 THE BREAD IS….

opt1 yesterday = past tense Yesterday I WAS….

opt2 Only "accident" makes sense here.

Bank should involve MONEY. CASH a CHECK

opt3 for the MONEY.

opt2 unusual = strange = not ordinary = not common

opt3 simple subject = student The student is….
(adjective) faint = very soft (verb) faint =
opt2 pass out = black out = lose consciousness
two-word verb LEAVE = TAKE OFF
opt3 past tense = IT TOOK OFF
opt4 past tense I ATE
right now = present progressive PLURAL
opt3 THE children ARE PLAYING.

opt3 police = PLURAL THEY ARE here.

last week = past tense ireegular verb BUY
BOUGHT BOUGHT Last week SHE BOUGHT
opt4 something.
opt4 A month by itself takes IN.

were = past tense. The only choice in the past

opt1 is HAD TO. They HAD TO DO something.
third perwson singular present tense IT
opt1 TAKES….
Dust is a mass noun. THE DUST IS…. Only
the progressive is possible here. The dust is
opt3 DOING something.
midnight = 12:00 at night Twelve hours later
opt2 is 12:00 noon.

opt1 not easy = difficult = hard

opt1 robber = thief= someone who steals = bandit

opt3 not short = long

FALL FELL FALLEN (simple past =
opt4 FALL)

avalanche = snow falling rapidly down the side

opt2 of a mountain
method of transportation BY plane BY ship
opt3 BY car BY taxi
opt4 Snow is white. (We hope)
unhappy = not happy = sad = depressed = about
opt4 to cry?
 Last night = past tense. Irregular verb SLEEP
opt3 SLEPT SLEPT Last night, I SLEPT….

POLICE = plural The police are. If you want a

singular, you can say: the policeman is The
opt4 policewoman is…. The police officer is…..
science or nature present tense
opt4 HUMANS (THEY) need something.
pronoun reference He bought a car. He
opt2 paid for IT. IT refers to the car.

"Access" is a noun. Modify it with an adjective.

opt2 What kind of access? QUICK access.
yesterday = past tense third person singular
opt2 THE TEACHER WORKED….
opt3 The wind BLOWS.
When frozen stuff starts to warm up, it MELTS
opt1 (THAWS).
possessive adjectives. It's my book. Or
opt4 It's mine. (possessive pronoun)
Something is IN a city IN a country IN a
opt1 town
IF clause FUTURE might = possibility
opt2 (WILL = future certainty)

opt1 The simple subject is "price." THE PRICE IS….

correct formation of questions action verb
(mean) present tense simple subject. This
word means something. WHAT DOES THIS
opt3 WORD MEAN?

Last Night = past tense. Only answer B is in

opt2 the past. If I was unable to go, then I didn't go.
opt3 hungry for food thirsty for water
wade = to walk, usually with the water not
opt1 higher than your knees.

opt2 grass = vegetation, usually green

opt1 extremely = very= awfully = terribly

error = mistake = wrong answer serious =

opt2 big = major

Of these four answers, the only thing to explain

opt1 a baby's crying would be the HUNGER.

opt1 quite = very= extremely = really

opt3 Opposite of wide is NARROW.

Water freezes and becomes ICE. (Steam and
opt1 boiling are associated with HOT liquids.)
opt2 specific date Use ON.
opt4 yesterday = past tense I WAS….

opt1 tail = rea = aft = back part = (ship) stern

yesterday = past tense THE NEWS = singular
opt3 THE NEWS WAS BAD.

opt3 comparison more fun than

opt1 tasty = tastes good = delicious

comparison one-syllable adjective ONE

opt4 THING IS -er THAN ANOTHER.
opt2 Day by itself takes ON.
plural subject future (next week)
PROGRESSIVE PASSIVE THEY ARE BEING
opt2 REASSIGNED….
opt1 plural subject THEY ARE….
"want" is followed by an infinitive. The
student WANTS TO LOOK AT page 4-19 of Book
34 for a good list of verbs followed by infinitives
opt2 versus verbs followed by gerunds.

opt4 Cats would chase mice, not the other 3 objects.

modal Put simple form after a modal. You
opt2 will DO what?
opt3 subject = topic = what you are talking about
instructions or orders in the imperative
opt1 (You) hang up the phone.
Opposite of expensive = cheap costly =
opt1 expensive
seasons of the year FALL = AUTUMN
opt4 (Sepptember, October, November in the U.S.)

hood = the part of the car that you lift up to look

opt3 at the engine.
vapor = steam Choices A, B, and D all involve
opt3 COLD. Only C involves HEAT.
IF clause. Unreal present. Subjunctive. If I
opt4 were you….
opt4 specific exact time

opt1 dentist = person who works on the TEETH.

opt3 passive voice

combined amount of time. Use "for" in these
opt4 kinds of present perfect sentences.
DRAPES = CURTAINS window coverings
made of cloth (fabric) NOTE: Rugs and
carpets are basically the same, so answers A
opt4 and C cancel each other out.
opt1 ANGRY = upset, not happy, not pleased

opt2 IF clause UNREAL present If I WERE….

If you check your dictionary, you'll find that

these are all engineering structures constructed
opt4 to hold back large amounts of water.

After certain VERBS of URGENCY, a "that"

clause takes a subjunctive (simple) form. The
airline agent insisted that Steve CHECK IN at
opt3 the counter two hours prior to departure.
simple form of a verb after a MODAL WILL
opt3 BE MIGHT BE SHOULD BE
tag question If you have negative in the
opt1 main clause, put affirmative in the tag.

opt2 expensive = not cheap = costly

In a "neither--nor" structure, the verb agrees

opt4 with the subject part closer to it. "Keeper was"

opt3 modals HAVE TO = MUST

modals ought to = should
opt4 (recommendation…advice)
opt1 past tense (last night)
You would STAB with a knife, not with the other
opt2 3 objects.
subject verb agreement One person IS
opt2 absent. Who IS it?
opt4 idiom to be BROKE = no money

opt1 To copy someone else's answer is CHEATING.

comparative forms GOOD BETTER BEST

opt3 One thing is better than another.

tag question Joe said…didn't he? Affirmative

opt2 in the main clause needs negative in the tag.
fixed expression to be IN danger. Opposite:
opt1 out of danger

opt4 You RETIRE FROM a job.

ON time means not late. If you are late but you

still get to do something because they waited
opt3 for you, you get there IN time for something.
opt4 fixed expression to be sick OF something
in the morning in the afternoon in the
opt3 evening BUT at night
fixed expression to run for an office or
opt4 position
opt2 a period of time IN the past In the future
opt3 phrasal verb come along with
opt2 at present or at the present time
fixed expression AT once, meaning without
opt1 delay, without hesitation

opt4 passive voice

You BLAME someone FOR doing something
opt4 wrong.
We play ON a name, because our names can be
written ON the team roster, ON the paper that
opt3 lists our names.
opt2 You participate IN an activity.
fixed expression Traveling ON the road by bus
opt1 or car or van.
He walks WITH the aid of a cane. Opposite is
opt3 WITHOUT.
ABOARD means to be on a large vehicle like a
opt3 plane, bus, train, ship, space shuttle
place TURN AT the sign TURN AT the
opt2 traffic light.
opt3 You TELL something TO someone.
opt4 IN one of the four seasons
opt1 STAY UNTIL a certain time is reached.
association noun OF noun The role
opt4 OF a leader
in ink in pencil If you want to use "with," you
opt2 have to say "with A pencil."
The tool or weapon is given. He shot me
opt1 WITH a rifle.

opt2 fixed expression You BELIEVE IN something.

opt1 day of the week by itself
for -ing Something is used to cut Used (in
opt1 order) to do something
fixed expression You BRAG ABOUT
something. But you can BOAST OF or BOAST
opt4 ABOUT it.
fixed expression DISAPPOINTED IN but
opt1 PROUD OF

preposition of manner You do something

WITH a certain attitude WITH GUSTO
opt3 WITH RELUCTANCE WITH ENTHUSIASM
If he sneaks up and touches your back, he has
opt2 to be BEHIND you.
It's a place, so you can be AT the place. AT
opt1 school AT home
noun OF noun structure the King OF Fools
opt4 the Governor of Texas
inside a specific building IN the dorms
opt2 IN the Amigo Inn
 fixed expression. Ashamed of. Opposite is
opt1 proud of.
A tunnel is like a long tube, so something
opt3 travels THROUGH it.
area IN the middle of the room IN the
opt4 middle of the hall
made of made from made with made out of
If you want to use "made by," it's passive: made
by a person…made by using ingredients or
opt1 utensils.
opt3 It's a place with a perimeter or border.
You can cook things IN or WITH butter, oil,
opt1 margarine….

opt1 FROM memory also - BY MEMORY

opt3 for a period of time…for two days…for 48 hours

We do things either with or without hesitation.
The paratroopers are not afraid, so they do it
opt3 WITHOUT hesitation.

opt2 fixed expression ON fire

It's a place. IN the world INI the universe
opt1 IN the solar system
opt2 You WAIT FOR someone or something.
opt2 Exact times take AT.

opt4 We are IN a car.

opt2 IN a city.
opt3 A year by itself takes IN.
When you give the starting point for measuring
time, we use SINCE, especially with PRESENT
opt4 PERFECT VERBS.
opt1 We LISTEN TO something.
The water will pass UNDER the bridge under
opt4 normal conditions.

opt2 You can JUMP ON a higher surface.

opt2 A month by itself takes IN.
The pictures are touching the surface of the
opt1 wall, so they are ON the wall.
opt3 You stay AT a place.
You hear FROM people when you get any kind
opt2 of letter, phone call, e-mail….

You GO TO a school. BUT: You ATTEND (no

opt1 preposition) a college or university or school.
ON BOARD is a phrase meaning inside a larger
opt4 vehicle like a plane, train, bus, ship.
Remember: BETWEEN is for TWO things.
opt4 AMONG is for more than TWO.
 Since this is a reference to ONE SPECIFIC DAY,
it requires the preposition ON. This is a poetic-
opt1 sounding way of identifying one specific day.
"Sub" is a prefix meaning "under," so it follows
that a submarine can function UNDER the
opt1 surface of the water.
From one side to the other involves THROUGH.
SEE THROUGH the fog. SEE THROUGH the
opt1 dirty windshield.

opt3 You COME FROM a certain place.

This turns out to be a TIME question, so it is
AFTER class, as opposed to a PLACE
opt2 preposition, "I take a nap IN class."
When you have the total amount of time given,
use FOR in these PRESENT PERFECT
opt2 structures.
We use WITH to indicate what method, tool, or
opt1 instrument was used.
opt4 fixed expression COMPOSED OF

fixed expression to be IN LOVE opposite:

opt2 to fall OUT OF LOVE with someone

You can GET INTO certain things: into trouble

opt1 into an argument get into debt
A common pattern is NOUN + PREPOSITION +
NOUN for indicating things and the way they are
measured or counted. A pack OF cigarettes
a bottle OF wine a deck OF cards a
opt4 glass OF milk
Present perfect tense. When you have only the
starting point for your measurement, use
opt1 SINCE.
When you give the total amount of time, you use
FOR, especially in PRESENT PERFECT
opt4 sentences.
One thing combined WITH another thing or
opt4 WITH other things.
Cities take the preposition "in." I went to
opt3 school IN PARIS.
When you have an exact time for something,
opt4 you use "AT." The movie ended AT *:45.
If you have the NUMBER and the street name, it
opt3 takes AT.
opt1 The year by itself takes IN.

opt4 Passive voice. The action is done BY someone.

opt3 ON a farm. On base. On a reservation.

opt2 IN the country In the city In a town

opt4 A day by itself gets ON.
opt4 A room takes IN.
opt2 Specific exact time. At noon. At 12:00.
opt4 A month by itself takes IN.

opt2 You talk TO a person.

It would be IN or INSIDE a wallet. In a drawer.
opt3 In a closet. In a box.
opt1 A year by itself takes IN.

opt3 ON the sidewalk. IN the street.

IN the street It's a place with marked borders.
opt1 An area with defined limits.
opt4 specific time
opt4 IN a season of the year
We use "between" when we are taking about
opt2 TWO specific things.
When you have a specific day indicated by
opt4 NUMBER, you use ON.
In the world In space In your
opt2 imagination In the universe
opt1 We laugh AT things and people.
opt2 One thing is different FROM another thing.
opt2 We say something TO a person.
opt2 We say we are TIRED OF something.
opt4 prepositional phrase IN SPITE OF
opt1 We TALK DURING an event.
opt3 Exact times need AT
opt4 You go TO a place.

opt2 IN debt opposite OUT OF debt

SIT BY someone. You can sit BESIDE
someone, but the word BESIDES (with the "s"
on the end) does not mean NEXT TO. It means
IN ADDITION TO: Besides German and French,
opt2 she can speak English.

You are IN BED when you have at least one of

the covers OVER you (a sheet, a blanket, a
quilt). You are ON the bed when you are lying
opt2 on the surface with no covering over you.
opt3 Total amount of time is given. FOR
fixed expression You DISPOENSE WITH
opt1 something.
opt2 We retire FROM a job.
fixed expression AGAINST THE LAW = illegal
opt3 WITHIN THE LAW = legal
You VOTE FOR or you VOTE AGAINST
opt2 something or somebody.
opt1 two-word verb RELY ON = DEPEND ON
opt4 You can ASK ABOUT a subject.

opt4 You GIVE something TO somebody.

Fixed expression to be CONVICTED OF
opt1 First, he was CHARGED WITH the crime.
 Present perfect. Only the starting point is
opt3 given. USE SINCE.
Preposition of direction. You STARE AT
POINT AT LOOK AT A rhinoceros can
opt2 CHARGE AT you.
The number is given along with the street name.
opt4 Use AT.
Parts of the day take IN. IN the morning
IN the evening IN the afternoon BUT:
opt3 AT NIGHT or DURING THE NIGHT

opt1 IN the evening but AT night

opt4 You stand ON something for added height.

The block has a perimeter, so you put your
opt2 signature IN the block.
opt4 Two items together.
part of the day IN the morning IN the
opt1 afternoon IN the evening
opt3 touching the surface only ON the table

opt4 BENEATH = UNDER = BELOW = UNDERNEATH

opt1 amount of time is given Use FOR
opt1 You BLAME something ON someone.

the medium, not the tool Write in pencil.

Write in crayon. Don't write in blood. BUT:
opt1 write WITH a pen Sign WITH a pencil.

opt3 You PROVOIDE someone WITH something.

The only one that conveys the idea of HIDING is
opt4 UNDER.
opt1 We would have a REASON FOR something.
A number can be BELOW or UNDER another
number. He can't buy alcohol; he's still
UNDER 21. I wish I could keep my weight
opt4 BELOW 165.
TRICK QUESTION? The name of the street is
Fifth Avenue. The actual number of an address
is NOT given here. The best store is located
AT 645 Fifth Avenue. The stores are on Fifth
opt2 Avenue.
opt1 You enroll IN a school.
When you talk about a specific room, you use
opt1 IN.
passive voice! An action IS DONE BY
opt1 someone.
opt4 total amount of time
opt1 IN a pocket IN a purse IN a drawer
You BORROW FROM someone. You can
opt4 LOAN TO. You can LEND to.
opt4 We PROTECT FROM
 Two things linked together coffee WITH
cream salad WITH dressing ice
opt2 cream WITH chocolate sauce
noun OF noun structure…for association
Queen OF England chief OF trainees
opt1 leader OF Delta Company
fixed expression You are GOOD AT
opt2 something or BAD AT something.
fixed expression to be AFRIAD OF
opt1 something
time element BEFORE or AFTER doing
opt3 something
opt4 Day of the week by itself

opt2 You FALL DOWN. You CLIMB UP something.

You GO TO school. GO TO WORK GO TO
opt2 just about any place.
Name of the street by itself. No address
opt3 number given.
WITH indicates the weapon used. Cut the
bread WITH that clean knife, not WITH that dirty
opt4 one.
We say ON BASE versus OFF BASE.
Another example would be ON a reservation
opt1 versus OFF a reservation.
opt1 You show something TO someone.
IN or INSIDE certain objects like envelopes,
opt1 pockets, purses, wallets, drawers, boxes….
opt4 ON the sidewalk
opt3 IN the street
IN the shade IN direct sunlight IN a
opt4 specific area
Cities take IN. So do countries, counties,
opt1 towns….

opt2 Something is ON a certain floor of a building.

fixed expression APPROVE OF
opt4 DISAPPROVE OF
You GO TO a place, so you can RIDE TO a
place. HITCHHIKE TO a place WALK or
opt4 RUN TO a place
Something and the item of measurement used
for it. A cup OF tea a slice OF bread
opt4 a bouquet OF flowers
two-word verb KEEP (clothing) ON
opt2 opposite: TAKE (clothing) OFF
The road is lying flat ON the ground, so you
opt2 have to tear it UP.

opt3 fixed expression You shudder AT something.

One thing can have an influence ON another
opt3 thing.

opt2 fixed expression a CURE FOR something

 noun OF noun structure a champion OF
human rights a defender OF freedom
opt2 a critic OF reforms
agent under suspicion BY the police
opt1 under surveillance BY the cops

opt2 fixed expression IN someone's opinion

opt2 two-word verb TAKE AWAY = remove

You serve IN an organization. Serve IN the
opt3 Army serve IN the Peace Corps
You ask something OF someone. I need to ask
opt1 a favor OF you.
fixed expression You do something ON
opt2 purpose. = deliberately
The building is standing UP, so you have to tear
opt3 it DOWN.
IN time, not ON time. ON time suggests there
was an appointment. In time means they were
opt2 not too late to do something.

opt3 fixed expression to keep IN confidence

opt1 You achieve a score or get a grade ON a test.
He is sitting ON top of it. On a horse On a
opt1 bike On a camel On a motorcycle
method of transportation BY BIKE BY
HORSE but -- ON a bike on a horse
opt2 (Look for the article "A" or "AN.")
treatment You do something FOR a
opt1 headache. Or ABOUT a COLD.
You either live ON base or OFF base. So you
opt2 would move OFF base.
opt4 AS means "in the capacity of."
touching the surface ON the moon ON
opt2 the floor On the ground
You can give an activity FOR someone
give a party FOR me give a baby shower
opt3 FOR my sister

opt4 AMONG for more than two

opt3 idiom IN the dumps, because it's a place
opt2 You are IN a parade.
fixed expression You are INVOLVED IN
opt1 something.

opt1 stand AT ease AT attention AT parade rest

means of transportation ON foot BUT
opt1 BY CAR BY BICYCLE
idiom You take a stab AT doing something.
opt2 = TRY to do something

You ASK something OF someone. What I'm

opt2 asking OF you is that you do your homework.
 IN a chair (with arms) ON a chair (without
arms) ON a sofa (because it's wide and you
opt2 might not be touching the arms of it).
fixed expression BEYOND HOPE BEYOND
opt3 SALVATION
fixed expression WITH child means
opt1 pregnant.

opt3 an old-fashioned word betwixt=-between

opt1 dine on = to eat formal
You do something ON IMPULSE ON the spur
opt3 of the moment
opt1 You do something BY accident.
opt4 Something is DIFFICULT or EASY FOR you.

opt3 phrasal verb to RUN AWAY FROM something

preposition of manner. HOW did he do
something? You can do something BY doing
something else. He survived BY drinking
melted snow for 4 days. He excelled by
opt2 writing a brilliant essay.

noun OF noun structure EXCESS of

opt3 STUDENTS opposite LACK of STUDENTS
opt2 ON an island The island is IN the water.

Here "ought not" in the main clause cannot

become "ought we" in the tag. You must
substitute the closest MODAL equivalent
("should"). However, if we had "ought" in the
main clause, we could put "oughtn't" in the tag.
opt2 We ought to go now, oughtn't we?
FUTURE "IF" CLAUSE. The word "next"
opt1 indicates this. Something WILL happen….
REPORTED SPEECH. Main verb "promised" is
in the past, so the subsequent verb "will" must
opt4 shift to past "would."
First action can be PAST PROGRESSIVE. One
thing WAS HAPPENING when another action
HAPPENED (simple past) to change or alter
opt4 things.
Certain adjectives of urgency require the
subjunctive (simple form) in a direct object
"THAT" clause. The teacher ordered that Joe
opt1 do extra homework.

Third person singular THE COLOR (IT)

opt4 symbolizes PRESENT TENSE

Two actions happening simultaneously. Both

opt3 can be in the PAST PROGRESSIVE.
"Nary" is a negative word. Put affirmative in
opt2 the tag.
 "Sheep" can be singular or plural, but the word
"those" makes this usage PLURAL. THEY
opt4 ARE….
In a "neither…nor" structure, if the two
elements are singular and plural, make the verb
agree with the unit closer to it. The workers
opt3 ARE
I am, aren't I? This is a strange structure, but
that's the way it is. You could also say "I am,
opt1 am I not?"

opt3 irregular verb SWING SWUNG SWUNG

TAG question. YOU HAVE done something
HAVEN'T YOU? If you have a helping word in
the main clause, repeat the helping word in the
opt1 tag.

opt2 PRESENT UNREAL "IF" CLAUSE.

Two actions in the past. The first action (in

time) can be PAST PERFECT. The subsequent
opt1 action can be simple past.
PASSIVE VOICE. The word "by" usually
indicates a passive structure. Active voice: Mr.
opt3 Williams wrote this exercise."
TAG question. Affirmative "can" in the main
clause takes negative "can't" in the tag. If you
have a modal or helping verb, repeat that modal
opt3 or helping verb in the tag.

FUTURE PERFECT. I have not graduated yet.

But by the time I do graduate, something else
opt2 WILL HAVE already HAPPENED.
POLICE ARE It's plural. If you want
singular, say POLICEMAN, POLICEWOMAN,
opt3 POLICE OFFICER
This is a reduced clause. The man (who is)
opt4 sitting by the door….
"Ought to" is a modal that means "SHOULD."
opt1 Advice…recommendation.
WISH clauses work like the "IF" clauses. This is
a present unreal situation. I wish something
WERE another way. It is not, but I WISH IT
opt3 WERE.
The subject is "brother." Don't be confused by
the presence of "sons." That phrase is set off
with commas and can be omitted. MY
opt4 BROTHER IS….
 PASSIVE VOICE. Sometimes we use "GET"
instead of "BE" in our passive structures. The
first clause is in the past progressive, so the
main clause should be simple past. HE GOT….
(passive) HE GOT ARRESTED. HE GOT
opt1 PROMOTED. HE GOT ROBBED.
IF clause. Past unreal. If he had had
opt3 something….

Reduced "if" clause. If I had been you…. Had

opt1 I been you….

"IF" clause. PAST UNREAL because of

opt4 "yesterday."
A past continuous action interrupted by a
simple past tense verb. One thing was
opt4 happening when something else happened.
A reduced "IF" clause. If I were to become….
opt1 Were I to become….

This is a PAST REAL. It is possible he was at

opt4 the meeting. This is not an UNREAL situation.

opt1 To "go off" means to sound, explode, ring….

This is a mixed structure "IF" clause. The time

words "last night" and "right now" control it, so
that I "would not be" a certain way right now if
opt1 something HAD NOT HAPPENED last night.

The phrase "in no way" makes the main clause

opt2 negative, so the tag must be affirmative.
Irregular verb. FALL. Present perfect tense.
opt3 She has fallen down….
Make the verb agree with the simple subject
"price," not with the object of the preposition
opt1 "cars." THE PRICE IS INCREASING.

opt4 Here "used to" is followed by simple form.

"Would study" means this structure is the

PRESENT UNREAL among the "IF" clauses.
SUBJUNCTIVE!!! Use "were" even when the
subject is I, HE, SHE, IT IF I WERE YOU…. I
opt2 am not you, so this is the PRESENT UNREAL.
"The subject" is the simple subject of this
opt3 sentence. IT IS….
You GET somebody TO DO something.
opt1 (infinitive)
Past progressive action interrupted by a simple
past tense. If "began" is a primary verb, the
secondary form can be either an infinitive or a
gerund. IT BEGAN TO SNOW or IT BEGAN
opt2 SNOWING.
 You MAKE someone DO something. (simple
opt1 form)
This is a fixed structure. If need be. IF the
NEED should BE for something, and we reduce
opt1 it to IF NEED BE.

opt3 You have a person DO something (simple form).

IF clause present unreal I would do
something. In this case, there is an extra
modal (have to) thrown in. I would have to do
opt3 something….

opt1 future tense passive voice

You MAKE a phone call. Answer four is not
possible (even though you can GET a phone
opt3 call), because "gets" would re

opt4 This is a fixed expression: to commit suicide

"Species" is either singular or plural depending
on context, and since the sentence starts out "A
species," that means there is only one. A
opt1 species is….
A reduced "IF" clause. If it had not been for the
barking dogs…. We drop the "If" and reverse
the subject and first auxiliary verb. HAD IT
opt3 NOT BEEN FOR something….

opt1 Future perfect tense

passive voice structure. His mother bore
(carried) him inside her body. He was born (by
opt4 his mother). Therefore, he WAS BORN.

"Furniture" is a mass noun. Mass nouns take

opt3 singular verbs.
"KUDOS" is a mass noun (like the word
"news"). Just because it ends in "s" does not
make it a plural count noun. The closest
opt2 synonym would be "praise."
Even though "dislikes" is negative in MEANING,
it does not make the entire clause negative, so
the clause is still considered affirmative, so the
opt4 tag has to be negative.

Let's DO something. (simple form) This one is

opt1 negative. Let's NOT DO something.

We can use the present tense to indicate

FUTURE, especially with transportation. Third
person singular. Phrasal verb "take off" means
opt2 to leave or depart. The plane TAKES OFF
 Two actions in the past. One was a PAST
PROGRESSIVE, interrupted by the next one in
opt3 the SIMPLE PAST.
General statement about nature. PRESENT
TENSE. PLURAL SUBJECT. HORSES (THEY)
opt1 EAT….

opt2 "HAVE TO" = "MUST." Modals

Third person plural PRESENT TENSE
opt4 MY FRIENDS (THEY) LIVE
"Right now" requires the PRESENT TENSE
when we discuss a condition or state of
opt1 something. Irregular verb "be" WE ARE

After a MODAL, you use the SIMPLE FORM of

opt3 the verb. I WILL DO something tomorrow.

AT THIS MOMENT requires present progressive.

opt2 You ARE DOING something.
"Last night" requires the past tense. Irregular
opt3 verb "do" I DID something

Current state or condition. PRESENT TENSE.

opt1 Third person singular. MY LEG (IT) HURTS
PRESENT TENSE. Third person plural THE
opt2 STUDENTS (THEY) LIKE something
"Next week" requires FUTURE TENSE. HE
opt3 WILL GRADUATE
"Now" needs the PRESENT TENSE here. First
opt4 person singular. I WANT
Plural subject. Present tense. THESE BOOKS
opt4 (THEY) ARE….\
"Last night" requires the PAST TENSE.
opt3 Irregular verb "to sing" WE SANG
"Last night" requires PAST TENSE. Irregular
opt3 verb "see" I SAW something
A general truth about science, nature, or
geography is stated in the PRESENT TENSE.
Third person singular of the "be" verb. PARIS
opt1 IS
"Last night" requires PAST TENSE. HE DID
opt3 something. Irregular verb "do"
Third person singular present tense. HE
opt4 WORKS there at this time.

Time words "last week" require PAST TENSE.

opt2 IRREGULAR VERB "to buy" I BOUGHT
Time words "right now" require PRESENT
opt3 PERFECT. WE ARE DOING something.

opt3 Present tense. Plural subject. DOGS LIKE

The time word "tomorrow" needs FUTURE
opt1 TENSE.
 You see and hear people "do" or "doing"
something, but in this case we can't put the
verb "shoot" in the "-ing" form because it was
opt3 not a continuous act; it was instantaneous.
opt4 Present tense. Plural subject. THEY ARE
"the number" = singular The number of
opt2 students from Puerto Rico IS increasing.
"a number" = plural A number of cars ARE
opt1 parked illegally near that fire hydrant.
Past tense. Third person singular. HE
opt4 WENT….
Reduced "if" clause. Present unreal. If I were
opt3 he = Were I he.
"Right now" with weather and time takes simple
opt1 PRESENT TENSE. IT IS

"A series" is singular. There was a series….

opt2 There were several series….
To have done something in the past but not
opt2 now, we can use the modal "used to."

PAST PERFECT. Two actions are in the past,

one clearly BEFORE the other. The earlier
action can be in the PAST PERFECT; the
subsequent action can be in the simple past.
Put the ADVERB "not" after the first helping
opt1 verb. I HAD NOT DONE something bef

opt4 FUTURE. He hasn't done it yet. HE WILL DO it.

IMPERATIVE. A request. "You" is omitted
opt2 from the main clause.

Plural subject. Even if you don't know what

"siblings" are, you can pick the verb "like."
THEY LIKE something. Siblings are brothers
opt3 and sisters. "Joe doesn't have any siblings."
Two simple actions in the past, one after the
opt4 other. Both are in the SIMPLE PAST.

opt4 "Went" shows that it is PAST TENSE. I WAS….

Sometimes we can use PAST PROGRESSIVE to
indicate a continuous action in the past that
was changed or altered in some way by a
opt3 subsequent action in the simple past.
Advice. "Should" is a common modal when
giving advice. If these questions are too easy,
opt3 you SHOULD GO to a higher level.

opt2 "Next week" requires FUTURE. I WILL GO

"News" = singular, although it ends with an "s."
Make the verb agree with "news," not with
opt1 "storms." THE NEWS IS….
You are talking about something in the present.
Third person singular. THAT CAR (IT)
opt2 LOOKS….
 Although ending in "s," the word "mumps" is
treated as a singular, especially when called "a
opt4 disease."
"Later tonight" requires FUTURE TENSE. I
opt4 WILL DO something
"Police" = PLURAL THEY ARE THE
opt3 POLICE ARE
"Right now" requires PRESENT PERFECT.
Subject "I" requires AM. I AM DOING
opt2 something

"IF" clause. FUTURE. Simple present in the

opt1 "IF" clause…FUTURE in the main clause.
We can express the FUTURE TENSE with the
PRESENT PROGRESSIVE. Something IS
opt2 HAPPENING tomorrow.

Here, the "already" requires PRESENT

opt4 PERFECT. I HAVE DONE something already.
Tag question. Affirmative in the main clause
opt2 requires negative in the tag.

"Right now" requires PRESENT PROGRESSIVE.

opt3 The baby IS DOING something.
"IF" clause. Present unreal. I do not have the
money, but IF I HAD IT…. A modal like
"would" requires SIMPLE FORM after it. I
opt4 WOULD BUY something.

Sometimes a compound subject is treated as a

SINGULAR subject. BREAD AND WATER
HAM AND EGGS Notice "my favorite
meal" is singular. My favorite meal is rice
and beans. Rice and beans is my favorite meal.
opt1 Chicken and rice is wha
Two simultaneous actions in the past. They
are occurring at the same time. PAST
opt3 PROGRESSIVE for both.
GOGGLES = protective eye coverings, used
when swimming, working with certain
machinery, part of a safety uniform in
opt2 dangerous jobs
MAIMED = seriously wounded, perhaps the loss
of an arm or leg, perhaps with severe
opt2 disfigurement (damage to the face)
The eight "arms" of the octopus are called
opt1 TENTACLES.
THUMB = one of the five fingers on the hand.
opt4 One of the "digits" on your hand.

opt2 BEYOND = past, on the far side of

 SPRING CHICKEN = young (as young as a
chicken born during the most recent spring)
Always in the negative. NO spring chicken =
opt2 NOT young

opt3 CROWD = large group of people,

TIGHTWAD = stingy, miserly, doesn't want to
spend his money. (Wants to keep all of his
paper money rolled in a tight wad, without ever
opt2 having to spend any of it.)

PROMPTLY = right away, immediately, no delay,

opt1 as soon as possible
The torso is the trunk of your body, the main
part excluding the legs, arms, neck and head.
The brain is in the head; the other three are in
opt3 the trunk or torso of the body.

PROHIBIT = forbid, not allow, refuse to give

opt3 permission to do something
The knee is the joint in the middle of the leg,
just as the ELBOW is the joint in the middle of
opt2 the arm.

STINGY = miserly = not generous = doesn't

opt3 want to help others

opt2 CROP = something grown for harvesting

DUCT = a tube, channel, or pipe for the passage
of liquids or air. What did the ancient Romans
opt2 use an AQUEDUCT for?

FURNACE = a large device designed to heat a

opt4 building.
ANNOY = bother = irritate = vex = make
opt1 unhappy
STARE = to look at something or someone for a
opt3 long period of time
POWDER = fine dust It can be legal medicine
(headache powders, foot powder, talcum
powder, baby powder)…makeup (face powder)
opt1 or DRUGS (cocaine, heroin)
FLEE = run away from = escape from FLEE
opt4 FLED FLED

GRIPE = complain = say negative things =

opt2 kvetch

opt1 STEEP = greatly inclined…far from level

 sour = bad = not good = gone bad (for milk)
SOUR (for lemon or lime) means TART, TANGY,
opt1 "attacks" the tongue

opt1 DEAF = cannot hear

ample = quite sufficient = a lot = enough =

opt1 abundant

FADE = losing the color, colorsa are not bright

opt2 like they used to be
INFLAMMABLE = will burn. IN- is not a
negative prefix here. It means the liquid is
capable of going up IN FLAMES. The negative
opt4 is NONFLAMMABLE.
TO SPOT = to see, to detect, to discern at a
opt1 distance
WAGES = salary = the money you earn from
opt3 working
FIB = to tell a lie, not tell the truth, a "little lie,"
opt4 not a serious untruth
BROOM = a device used when you SWEEP an
opt4 area
DENT = slight damage, especially to metal,
opt1 when it is hit by something
TRUSTWORTHY = deserves to be trusted,
opt4 dependable, reliable, you can TRUST him.
opt2 SLACKS = TROUSERS, good pants

CRUMBS = small loose pieces of dry food like

opt4 bread, cookies, pizza crust, crackers….

two-word verb TO CATCH ON = to learn, to

opt3 understand, to comprehend
opt4 TASK = job, chore, duty, assignment
opt2 SHOUT = yell…in a very loud voice
rust = the reddish-brown (almost orange)
oxidation that can form on metal when it's
opt2 exposed to moisture.

opt3 start = begin = commence

opt2 blizzard = a lot of snow driven by strong winds

An AISLE is a long narrow space between
chairs, usually in a theater, in a church, in an
opt2 auditorium….

opt1 A TRENCH is a long narrow ditch

opt2 A FLAW is a mistake, error, something wrong.
The SKULL is the round protective BONE area
opt1 covering and protecting your BRAIN.
STARVING means very hungry, to the point of
opt1 weakness and collapse.

opt1 TRIM is CUT. (The barber TRIMMED my hair.)

opt1 CLOUT = power, influence

BUNDLE = package, stack (usually tied neatly
opt1 with a rope or string)

opt2 TRAITS = distinguishing characteristics

opt1 DROWN = to die by suffocation in liquid

to account for = explain = give reasons for why
opt4 something is the way it is

opt2 AMOUNT TO =COME TO numerical totals

The SHIN is part of the leg, the front part

between the knee and the foot. Do not confuse
opt2 it with CHIN, which is part of your face.

opt1 surge = a sudden, strong increase

to shatter is to break something, especially
opt4 glass
The CORE is the centerof something. The core
opt4 of the earth is very hot.

opt1 DRENCHED means very very wet…saturated.

The KNUCKLES are joints in your fingers. Have

you ever been socked in the jaw by someone
opt1 who was wearing BRASS KNUCKLES?

LAME means walking with difficulty because of

opt1 problems with a leg, a foot, an ankle, the toes.

LOOT is something valuable--money, treasure,

opt3 jewels, gold, etc.
The bow is the front end of a ship. Rear and aft
refer to the back part of a ship. The galley is the
opt4 kitchen of a ship.
SPINTERS are very small pieces of wood,
created when you are whittling, sawing,
opt4 chopping….
HOIST is to raise something up in the air. You
opt3 HOIST a flag. A crane can HOIST cargo.
opt4 risky = dangerous = hazardous = unsafe
ERRATIC = not consistent, changing wildly and
opt3 quickly
opt2 INJURE = to hurt
SEND FOR = to order something through the
opt3 mail system
MUSTARD = a yellow "sauce" that we
sometimes put on our hamburgers and hot
opt4 dogs
DEFY = oppose, refuse to obey, go against the
opt3 orders of

opt1 CRUMBLE = to fall into little pieces

opt1 YET = but, however, still, on the other hand
TAKE IN = understand, absorb in the brain,
opt2 comprehend

opt3 STRESS = emphasize, highlight

RUN FOR = to try to win a political office or

opt1 position

opt2 REJECT = REFUSE, turn down, say "no" to

PERPLEXED = confused, not understanding,
opt4 baffled, needing an explanation

TERRIBLY = AWFULLY, extremely, quite, very

opt4 (The key word here is "good," not "terrible.")
SCENERY = scenes of natural, expecially the
mountains and trees, hills and vast skies, rocks,
opt1 all the colors grouped like a picture.

opt2 FOND OF = love something like it a lot

ABRUPT =very quick, fast, unexpected,

opt1 discomforting
A WRENCH is a tool for tightening and
opt3 loosening.
GASOLINE is fuel. Beverages are liquids you
opt4 drink.
TIED = to be even, to be the same. The score
was TIED at 2-2. His home run in the eleventh
opt3 inning finally broke the 3-3 tie.

opt3 Water boils at 212 degrees F (100 degrees C.).

opt4 FLUNK = fail…not pass

DEFEAT = BEAT. The Green Team WON the
opt3 game. They DEFEATED the other team.
opt1 ACNE = pimple, a skin condition, zits
 HILARIOUS = funny, amusing, makes you laugh
opt3 out loud

opt2 FOR GOOD = forever, for always

opt2 OPPORTUNITY = chance, occasion

opt1 PLEASED = happy, not angry, very satisfied

opt2 CAUTION = WARN, verbal admonition

DREAD = mixture of fear and hatred, strong

opt2 reluctance based on fear

opt2 REAL ESTATE = land and property, buildings

HOVER = to stay in the air in one stationary

opt4 place (for a while)
RAW = uncooked, not cooked at all rare =
opt3 cooked a little bit

opt3 TO RUN INTO = MEET BY CHANCE

RARELY = SELDOM, not very often, only once

opt1 in a blue moon

DROP OFF = to fall asleep (while sitting up in a

opt4 chair)

opt4 RADIUS = half of the diameter

THINK OVER = consider, think about it
opt4 seriously, don't refuse it yet

EAVESDROP = secretly listening in on someone

opt2 else's supposedly-private conversation
TRANSFER OWNSERSHIP = turn over, pass the
legal ownership to, pass the responsibility to
opt3 someone else

opt3 TALK something OVER = discuss it

QUARREL = argue, verbal fighting, disagreeing

opt2 loudly
WRECK = destroy, ruin completely, can't be
opt1 used any more
REAR = raise a child, bring a child up, help a
opt2 child develop
SUMMIT = peak, highest point, the top point,
opt2 apex
 REPRIMAND = call down, scold, chew out, say
opt4 very negative things to
COARSE = rough, not smooth, very grainy to
opt4 the touch

opt1 TAKE ON = accept, agree to perform extra work

RIPE = mature, ready to be picked and eaten
opt3 STRAWBERRY = a red berry
opt3 TIN = a light METAL
TUMBLE = to fall, sometimes rolling head over
opt3 heels

opt1 THINK UP = create, invent, make up

opt4 TIGHT = not loose, too restricting, hard to move

THEREFORE = THUS, so, as a result, because
opt4 of this, consequently
STORE = put away, put in storage, put out-of-
opt2 sight, maybe in the closet or in a trunk

opt3 TRACE = a very small amount of somethikng

opt2 CORPSE = dead person, body (dead body)

PICK UP = learn randomly, acquire, gain by
opt3 being exposed to