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English
Communication Arts and Skills
Vocabulary
Synonyms
Antonyms
Spelling
Two-word verbs
Pronunciation
Idioms
Idiomatic Expression
Correct Usage
Using Pronouns
Sentence Construction
Preposition

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English

Communication Arts and Skills

Vocabulary
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Synonyms

1. The synonym of the word debase: debase the poor


a. despise
b. degrade
c. humble
d. prejudice
e. spite
2. The synonym of the word precarious: a precarious democracy
a. totalitarian
b. threatened
c. false
d. dangerous
e. short-lived
3. The synonym of the word cynical: cynical men.
a. pessimistic
b. unlucky
c. timid
d. distrustful
e. dishonest
4. The synonym of the word repudiation: repudiation of the colonial past
a. model
b. vision
c. remembrance
d. rejection
e. reputation
5. The synonym of the word threshold: the threshold of fulfillment
a. realization
b. moment
c. beginning
d. middle
e. conclusion

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6. The synonym of the word efficacy: the


efficacy of democratic ideas
a. effort
b. effectiveness
c. richness
d. sacredness
e. soundness
7. The synonym of the word bondage: of human bondage
a. ingenuity
b. depravity
c. slavery
d. poverty
e. ignorance
8. The synonym of the word bestow: bestow the honor
a. collect
b. accept
c. receive
d. give
e. thank
9. The synonym of the word candid: candid statement
a. sweet
b. humourous
c. short
d. frank
e. remarkable
10. The synonym of the word comely: a comely young lady
a. pretty
b. plain
c. homely
d. satisfied
e. honorable
11. The synonym of the word evince: evince a desire
a. convince
b. pursue
c. realize
d. achieve
e. show
12. The synonym of the word erudite: an erudite lawyer
a. ignorant
b. leterred
c. instructed
d. vicious
e. sick

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13. The synonym of the word morose: a morose


boy
a. sullen
b. cheerful
c. naughty
d. musical
e. boisterous
14. The synonym of the word ferocious: a ferocious animal
a. jungle
b. fame
c. fierce
d. wild
e. favorite
15. The synonym of the word taciturn: a taciturn student
a. talkative
b. mischievous
c. intelligent
d. popular
e. stubborn
16. The synonym of the word eminent: an eminent scientist
a. experienced
b. technical
c. practicing
d. well-known
e. lovable
17. The synonym of the word cursory: after a cursory reading
a. previous
b. casual
c. attentive
d. disturbed
e. poring
18. The synonym of the word abundance: abundance of resources
a. scarcity
b. absence
c. wealth
d. development
e. exploitation
19. The synonym of the word despicable: a despicable person
a. hateful
b. beloved
c. free
d. lettered
e. faithful
20. The synonym of the word fraudulent: a fraudulent transaction

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a. sincere
b. fraternal
c. orderly
d. clear
e. dishonest
21. The synonym of the word soothe: to soothe someone’s feelings
a. hurt
b. disturb
c. irritate
d. comfort
e. castigate
22. The synonym of the word intricate: an intricate manuever
a. moderate
b. complex
c. ordinary
d. simple
e. normal
23. The synonym of the word prevalent: a prevalent view
a. widespread
b. enclosed
c. limited
d. panoramic
e. free
24. The synonym of the word ape: to ape an actor
a. praise
b. follow
c. compensate
d. mimic
e. abhor
25. The synonym of the word mandatory: a mandatory statement
a. enlightened
b. obligatory
c. demanding
d. ambiguous
e. vague
26. The synonym of the word exemplary: an exemplary behaviour
a. tolerable
b. admirable
c. patriotic
d. derogatory
e. unnatural
27. The synonym of the word unblemished: unblemished reputation
a. untold
b. unknown

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c. unspotted
d. unpopular
e. anonymous
28. The synonym of the word alleviate: alleviate another’s sorrow
a. aggravate
b. lament
c. grieve over
d. support
e. ease
29. The synonym of the word segregate: to segregate the minors
a. teach
b. instruct
c. separate
d. enrich
e. eliminate
30. The synonym of the word hostile: a hostile reaction
a. unfriendly
b. democratic
c. fair
d. unfair
e. indifferent
31. The synonym of the word mien: a gentle mien
a. expression
b. exparate
c. exfoliant
d. exturbent
e. expose
32. The synonym of the word fluctuating: fluctuating economy
a. keep
b. run
c. show
d. dwindling
e. turn
33. The synonym of the word injurious: injurious remark
a. harmful
b. harmless
c. abuse
d. look
e. leave
34. The synonym of the word soar: soar with the birds
a. ghost
b. roar
c. fly high
d. pick

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e. get
35. The synonym of the word sound: a sound mind
a. healthy
b. malnourish
c. surrender
d. consume
e. test
36. The synonym of the word ruse: a clever ruse
a. wear
b. tear
c. record
d. scheme
e. choose
37. The synonym of the word spectre: see a spectre
a. boast
b. investigate
c. extinguish
d. continue
e. ghost
38. The synonym of the word blithe: a blithe creature
a. postpone
b. happy
c. display
d. remove
e. select
39. The synonym of the word mend: mend his ways
a. review
b. look
c. reform
d. formless
e. fructure
40. The synonym of the word incite: incite sedition
a. use
b. keep
c. leave
d. stir up
e. go

Antonyms

41. The antonym of the word indecorous: indecorous manner


a. open
b. shy
c. improper

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d. becoming
e. proper
42. The antonym of the word grudge: harbor a grudge
a. aversion
b. fondness
c. habit
d. force
e. drive
43. The antonym of the word coerce: coerce the people
a. oblige
b. constrain
c. bind
d. force
e. drive
44. The antonym of the word trifling: a trifling request
a. unimportant
b. inexcusable
c. instant
d. important
e. impossible
45. The antonym of the word profound: a profound idea.
a. superficial
b. bright
c. strong
d. vivid
e. deep
46. The antonym of the word eradicate: to eradicate poverty
a. exterminate
b. demolish
c. uproot
d. forget
e. nourish
47. The antonym of the word illustrious: an illustrious official
a. well-liked
b. disgraceful
c. skilled
d. perfect
e. renowned
48. The antonym of the word luxuriant: the luxuriant garden
a. barren
b. exuberant
c. wanton
d. lovely
e. green

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49. The antonym of the word enrage: to enrage


the soldier
a. infuriate
b. provoke
c. assuage
d. obey
e. disobey
50. The antonym of the word haughty: a haughty actress
a. amiable
b. resigned
c. beautiful
d. disdainful
e. popular
51. The antonym of the word grasp: to grasp the point
a. seize
b. mise
c. explain
d. instill
e. force
52. The antonym of the word adhere: adhere to the principles
a. keep
b. linger
c. invent
d. abandon
e. make
53. The antonym of the word adept: adept worker
a. skillful
b. clumsy
c. industrious
d. lazy
e. bright
54. The antonym of the word mutinous: the mutinous subjects
a. obedient
b. generous
c. sleeping
d. unknowing
e. unruly
55. The antonym of the word frugality: practice frugality
a. care
b. habit
c. economy
d. custom
e. extravagance
56. The antonym of the word gibe: to gibe at another’s efforts

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a. sneer
b. rally
c. deride
d. praise
e. mock
57. The antonym of the word machination: the syndicate’s machination
a. contrivance
b. power
c. virility
d. scheme
e. artlessness
58. The antonym of the word lament: to lament one’s loss
a. mourn
b. grieve over
c. rejoice at
d. announce
e. keep
59. The antonym of the word remote: go to a remote place
a. near
b. poor
c. rich
d. secluded
e. dirty
60. The antonym of the word saucy: a saucy teenager
a. insolent
b. bright
c. bashful
d. honorable
e. deficient
61. The antonym of the word hideous: hideous appearance
a. ugly
b. pleasant
c. haggard
d. squalid
e. joyous
62. The antonym of the word pallid: a pallid expression
a. florid
b. ghastly
c. wan
d. white
e. sallow
63. The antonym of the word unison: a group in unison
a. discord
b. concord

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c. melody
d. harmony
e. accordance
64. The antonym of the word extricate: extricate from problems
a. entangle
b. relieve
c. disentangle
d. solve
e. clear
65. The antonym of the word artful: an artful woman
a. wily
b. shrewd
c. guileless
d. shameless
e. graceful
66. The antonym of the word animosity: eliminate animosity
a. ill-will
b. hostility
c. poverty
d. friendliness
e. disease
67. The antonym of the word avarice: deplore one’s avarice
a. kindness
b. impotence
c. power
d. cupidity
e. greed
68. The antonym of the word instigate: to instigate sedition
a. encourage
b. repress
c. urge
d. advertise
e. abet
69. The antonym of the word degrade: to degrade his calling
a. disgrace
b. reproach
c. dignify
d. study
e. shame
70. The antonym of the word heinous: a heinous act
a. flagrant
b. shameful
c. noble
d. villainous

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e. grim
71. The antonym of the word arrogant: an arrogant manner
a. proud
b. humble
c. vain
d. quiet
e. sarcastic
72. The antonym of the word boisterous: boisterous conduct
a. flagrant
b. quiet
c. noisy
d. free
e. loving
73. The antonym of the word ambiguous: an ambiguous reply
a. determined
b. vague
c. clear
d. extensive
e. lengthy
74. The antonym of the word feasible: a feasible plan
a. difficult
b. complicated
c. sophisticated
d. different
e. impractical
75. The antonym of the word derogatory: a derogatory remark
a. friendly
b. amiable
c. considerate
d. complimentary
e. grateful
76. The antonym of the word feeble
a. lengthy
b. strong
c. different
d. free
e. grim
77. The antonym of the word swift
a. slow
b. bright
c. unfair
d. shame
e. solve
78. The antonym of the word brief

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a. lengthy
b. noisy
c. clear
d. disgrace
e. abet
79. The antonym of the word arid
a. advertise
b. fertile
c. greed
d. power
e. wily
80. The antonym of the word callous
a. senseless
b. sensitive
c. impotence
d. proud
e. humble
81. The antonym of the word impartial
a. pious
b. villainous
c. disgrace
d. flagrant
e. unfair
82. The antonym of the word gloomy
a. bright
b. extensive
c. free
d. repress
e. dignify
83. The antonym of the word squalid
a. noble
b. humble
c. kindness
d. luxurious
e. relieve
84. The antonym of the word efficient
a. study
b. reproach
c. incompetent
d. proud
e. vain
85. The antonym of the word reluctant
a. shameful
b. enthusiastic

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c. difficult
d. different
e. disgrace

Spelling

86. Which word is spelled correctly?


a. momentous
b. momentuous
c. momentious
d. momaintous
e. momentos
87. Which word is spelled correctly?
a. receive
b. recieve
c. recev
d. reiceive
e. receave
88. Which word is spelled correctly?
a. tittle
b. titel
c. title
d. tilt
e. tietle
89. Which word is spelled correctly?
a. liesure
b. leisore
c. leisure
d. leizure
e. liezure
90. Which word is spelled correctly?
a. proseed
b. prosede
c. proside
d. procede
e. proscede
91. Which word is spelled correctly?
a. parallell
b. parallel
c. paralell
d. parralell
e. parrallel
92. Which word is spelled correctly?
a. tariff

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b. tarrif
c. tarriff
d. tarrift
e. tarrit
93. Which word is spelled correctly?
a. tyrranize
b. tyranyze
c. tyrannyze
d. tyrannize
e. tyrannaze
94. Which word is spelled correctly?
a. disapper
b. disappear
c. dissapper
d. disappeir
95. Which word is spelled correctly?
a. millionnire
b. millionaire
c. millionare
d. millionare
e. millionnare
96. Which word is spelled correctly?
a. embarass
b. emmbarass
c. embbarras
d. embarrass
e. embaras
97. Which word is spelled correctly?
a. promounciation
b. pronunciation
c. pronuncation
d. pronouncation
e. pronuncaition
98. Which word is spelled correctly?
a. tommorrow
b. tomorrow
c. tommorow
d. tomorow
e. tomorrowe
99. Which word is spelled correctly?
a. repeatition
b. ripetition
c. repitition
d. repetition

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e. repettition
100. Which word is spelled correctly?
a. brightier
b. brihgter
c. brighter
d. brihgtier
e. brigther

Two-word verbs
101. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: call _______ (telephone)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. on
e. out
102. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: do _______ (repeat)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. on
e. out
103. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: get _______ (arise)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. on
e. out
104. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: give _______ (surrender)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. on
e. out
105. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: go _______ (review)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. on
e. out
106. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: hand _______ (submit)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. on

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e. out
107. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: keep _______ (continue)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. on
e. out
108. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: keep _______ (maintain)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. on
e. out
109. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: leave _______ (omit)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. on
e. out
110. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: look _______ (take care
of)
a.after
b.over
c.in
d.on
e.out
111. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: look _______
(investigate)
a. up
b. over
c. into
d. on
e. out
112. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: look _______ (beware)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. on
e. out
113. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: look _______ (search)
a. for
b. over
c. in
d. on

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e. out
114. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: pick _______ (choose)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. on
e. out
115. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: put _______ (postpone)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. off
e. out
116. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: put _______ (wear)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. on
e. out
117. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: put _______ (extinguish)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. on
e. out
118. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: run _______ (meet by
chance)
a. up
b. over
c. into
d. on
e. out
119. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: run _______ of (exhaust
supply)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. on
e. out
120. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: run _______ (hit by a
car)
a. up
b. over
c. in

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d. over
e. out
121. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: show _______ (display)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. off
e. out
122. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: take _______ (record)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. down
e. out
123. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: take _______ (remove)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. on
e. out
124. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: try _______ (test)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. on
e. out
125. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: use _______ (consume)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. on
e. out
126. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: give _______ (surrender)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. on
e. out
127. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: keep _______ (maintain)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. on
e. out

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128. Two-word verbs. Supply the second


word as indicated: turn _______ (put out of operation)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. off
e. out
129. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: try _______ (test)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. on
e. out
130. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: take _______ (record)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. on
e. down
131. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: show _______ (boast)
a. up
b. off
c. in
d. on
e. out
132. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: look _______
(investigate)
a. up
b. over
c. into
d. on
e. out
133. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: pick _______ (choose)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. on
e. out
134. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: put _______ (extinguish)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. on
e. out

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135. Two-word verbs. Supply the second


word as indicated: go _______ (review)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. on
e. out
136. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: run _______ (meet by
chance)
a. up
b. over
c. into
d. on
e. out
137. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: keep _______ (continue)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. on
e. out
138. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: leave _______ (omit)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. on
e. out
139. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: look _______ (take care
of)
a. after
b. over
c. in
d. on
e. out
140. Two-word verbs. Supply the second word as indicated: hand _______ (submit)
a. up
b. over
c. in
d. on
e. out

Pronunciation
141. Which word does not have the same vowel sound as cake?
a. bade
b. late

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c. wake
d. wane
e. cane
142. Which word does not have the same vowel sound as rope?
a. boat
b. lock
c. rode
d. tone
e. note
143. Which word does not have the same vowel sound as nature?
a. picture
b. pasture
c. return
d. temperature
e. lecture
144. Which word does not have the same vowel sound as ride?
a. remind
b. evil
c. private
d. vile
e. bile
145. Which word does not have the same vowel sound as date?
a. enamel
b. day
c. cable
d. enable
e. able
146. Which word does not have the same vowel sound as rend?
a. west
b. bell
c. fed
d. become
e. fell
147. Which word does not have the same vowel sound as read?
a. meat
b. seal
c. leakage
d. readjust
e. neat
148. Which word does not have the same vowel sound as nurse?
a. worry
b. nerve
c. war
d. altar

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e. purse
149. Which word does not have the same vowel sound as inflict?
a. indict
b. trick
c. flicker
d. glimmer
e. bit
150. Which word does not have the same vowel sound as shout?
a. drown
b. bowl
c. loud
d. cow
e. scowl
151. Which word does not have the same vowel sound as law?
a. maul
b. launch
c. taught
d. low
e. haul
152. Which word does not have the same vowel sound as fur?
a. myrrh
b. worrier
c. learn
d. corn
e. earn
153. Which word rhymes with bough?
a. though
b. bow
c. through
d. who
e. whom
154. Which word rhymes with please?
a. cheese
b. peace
c. wish
d. fish
e. lace
155. Which word rhymes with bird?
a. birth
b. earth
c. beard
d. word
e. guess
156. Which word rhymes with wish?

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a. whiz
b. miss
c. mess
d. niche
e. nice
157. Which word rhymes with ride?
a. writhe
b. guide
c. raid
d. hail
e. width
158. Which word rhymes with gyp?
a. whip
b. seep
c. rift
d. elf
e. deep
159. Which word rhymes with vase?
a. vise
b. peace
c. pace
d. rays
e. pays
160. Which word rhymes with indict?
a. edict
b. picked
c. sight
d. fought
e. dow
161. Which word rhymes with boat?
a. bought
b. both
c. vote
d. seize
e. word
162. Which word rhymes with says?
a. fez
b. says
c. seize
d. peas
e. lease

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Idioms
163. Idioms: Jack of all ______________ (one who can do many things)
a. trades
b. crocodile
c. labor
d. ears
e. spur
164. Idioms: ______________ tears (a show of sorrow not sincerely felt)
a. trades
b. crocodile
c. labor
d. ears
e. spur
165. Idioms: a ______________ of love (something done for love)
a. trades
b. crocodile
c. labor
d. ears
e. spur
166. Idioms: all _______________ (very attentive)
a. trades
b. crocodile
c. labor
d. ears
e. spur
167. Idioms: on the ______________ of the moment (without thinking)
a. trades
b. crocodile
c. labor
d. ears
e. spur
168. Idioms: dressed to ______________ (dressed luxuriously)
a. kill
b. heaven
c. line
d. gab
e. nerves
169. Idioms: in seventh ______________ (state of intense delight for exaltation)
a. kill
b. heaven
c. line
d. gab
e. nerves
170. Idioms: toe the ______________ (act according to rule)

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a. kill
b. heaven
c. line
d. gab
e. nerves
171. Idioms: gift of ______________ (talent for persuasive and fluent speech)
a. kill
b. heaven
c. line
d. gab
e. nerves
172. Idioms: get on one’s ______________ (irritate, annoy)
a. kill
b. heaven
c. line
d. gab
e. nerves

Idiomatic Expression
173. Idiomatic Expressions: all ______________ (awkward)
a. thumbs
b. toe
c. sore
d. bacon
e. table
174. Idiomatic Expressions: ______________ the line (follow the rules)
a. thumbs
b. toe
c. sore
d. bacon
e. table
175. Idiomatic Expressions: a sight for ______________ eyes (good to look at)
a. thumbs
b. toe
c. sore
d. bacon
e. table
176. Idiomatic Expressions: bring home the ______________ (win the prize)
a. thumbs
b. toe
c. sore
d. bacon
e. table
177. Idiomatic Expressions: under the ______________(given to bribe someone)

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a.
thumbs
b.
toe
c.
sore
d.
bacon
e.
table
178. Idiomatic Expressions: water under the ______________ (something gone
forever)
a. bridge
b. grindstone
c. clinging
d. paddle
e. place
179. Idiomatic Expressions: bury one’s nose into the ______________ (work very
hard)
a. bridge
b. grindstone
c. clinging
d. paddle
e. place
180. Idiomatic Expressions: a ______________ vine (dependent and helpless)
a. bridge
b. grindstone
c. clinging
d. paddle
e. place
181. Idiomatic Expressions: ______________ your own canoe (be independent)
a. bridge
b. grindstone
c. clinging
d. paddle
e. place
182. Idiomatic Expressions: a ______________ in the sun (success)
a. bridge
b. grindstone
c. clinging
d. paddle
e. place
183. Idiomatic Expressions: on the ______________ (legal upright)
a. level
b. buck
c. house
d. Dutch
e. hard
184. Idiomatic Expressions: pass the ______________ (blame another)

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a. level
b. buck
c. house
d. Dutch
e. hard
185. Idiomatic Expressions: on the ______________ (free-the host will pay)
a. level
b. buck
c. house
d. Dutch
e. hard
186. Idiomatic Expressions. ______________ treat (everyone pays his due)
a. level
b. buck
c. house
d. Dutch
e. hard
187. Idiomatic Expressions. ______________ up (in financial difficulties)
a. level
b. buck
c. house
d. Dutch
e. hard

Vocabulary
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Correct Usage
188. Anybody ______________ it is to his advantage to have a degree
a. know
b. knows
c. knew
d. will know
e. known
189. He found the book I had lent him ______________ on the table.
a. lain
b. lay
c. laid
d. lying
e. lays
190. I watched the gymnast ______________ skillfully on this head
a. stood
b. standing
c. stand

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d. stands
e. standed
191. Each of the pilots ______________ to have his eyes examined.
a. have
b. has
c. got
d. get
e. had
192. Her father was one of the businessmen who ______________ ruined by the
depression
a. are ruined
b. is ruined
c. were ruined
d. ruined
e. ruining
193. Either French dressing or mayonnaise ______________
a. goes
b. go
c. are going
d. is going
e. went
194. We are not required to attend the program ______________?
a. aren’t we
b. are we not
c. are we
d. isn’t it
e. have we
195. Lea Salonga sings very well, doesn’t she? ______________
a. Yes, she does.
b. No, she does.
c. Yes, she doesn’t.
d. No, she does.
e. Yes, she do.
196. Mayon is not a perfect cone, is it? ______________
a. No, it is.
b. Yes, it isn’t.
c. No, it wasn’t.
d. No, it isn’t.
e. Yes, it is.
197. ______________ every rule, there is an exception.
a. In
b. Over
c. For
d. To

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e. Under
198. He entered the contest ______________ to win first prize.
a. hopes
b. hope
c. hoping
d. hoped
e. is hoping
199. The soldier, ______________ by his friends, dropped to the ground.
a. foresakened
b. forsakes
c. forsaken
d. forsook
e. forsake
200. I watched her ______________ gracefully to the door.
a. walks
b. walk
c. walked
d. is walking
e. would walk
201. Anybody ______________ it is to his advantage to have a college degree.
a. know
b. will know
c. knew
d. knowing
e. knows
202. He found the letter in a book ______________ on the table.
a. lain
b. lay
c. laid
d. lies
e. lying
203. Elena, ______________ her head in anger, walked quickly away.
a. tossing
b. tossed
c. tosses
d. toss
e. is tossed
204. Seven hundred took the test ______________ only fifty passed.
a. and
b. but
c. for
d. even
e. from
205. I shall leave tomorrow if it ______________ rain.

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a. will not
b. won’t
c. should not
d. don’t
e. doesn’t
206. If anybody ______________ to see me, tell him to wait.
a. wishes
b. will wish
c. shall wish
d. wished
e. wishing
207. I wish she ______________ help me.
a. will
b. could
c. can
d. must
e. shall
208. We are all ______________ working towards an ideology.
a. involved in
b. involve in
c. involved to
d. involve for
e. involve from
209. He hopes you ______________ attend his graduation.
a. could
b. would
c. might
d. sought
e. will
210. We listened ______________ to the strange tale.
a. incredibly
b. incredulously
c. incredibility
d. indeliby
e. incredible
211. The winner is ______________ crosses the line first.
a. whomever
b. whoever
c. who
d. which
e. whome
212. The boy is ______________ weak to be carrying such a heavy load.
a. very
b. much

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c. too
d. most
e. more
213. Fe, ______________ her lead in anger, walked quickly away.
a. tosses
b. tossed
c. toss
d. tossing
e. will toss
214. He entered the contest, ______________ to win first prized.
a. hoping
b. hopes
c. hoped
d. having hoped
e. hope
215. The girls must study harder ______________ they will fail.
a. therefore
b. so
c. or
d. in
e. out
216. No sooner had we arrived ______________ the play began.
a. when
b. that
c. so
d. than
e. whence
217. I could wear my black or brown pair of shoes. Which do you think is
______________?
a. good
b. better
c. well
d. best
e. may
218. The dog bit Linda ______________ hard ______________ she cried in pain.
a. such - as
b. too - that
c. so - that
d. such - that
e. too - that
219. When the battle was over, the victorious troops ______________ their flag over
the city.
a. raised
b. rise

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c. rose
d. raise
e. rises
220. The man was ______________ conniving with the hold-up men.
a. accused to
b. accused for
c. accused of
d. accused by
e. accused in
221. Elisa ______________ since 8 o’clock this morning
a. works
b. worked
c. is working
d. had been working
e. had been working
222. The formal statement of the rules ______________ set forth in the constitution.
a. is
b. are
c. was
d. were
e. go
223. The distinction between economic and social causes often ______________
arbitrary.
a. seem
b. seems
c. is seeming
d. seemed
e. see
224. Only a few papers of this edition ______________ to the news dealers
a. go
b. goes
c. is going
d. went
e. will be going
225. The construction of the twenty scaffolds ______________ have been
completed.
a. is
b. are
c. has
d. have
e. go
226. His attentions to the patient’s daughter ______________ very presumptuous.
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c. was
d. were
e. go
227. The girls of this class ______________ expected to stay.
a. is
b. are
c. was
d. were
e. go
228. One of the ______________ has left.
a. boy
b. boys
c. town
d. country
e. family
229. His study of explosives ______________ at last rewarded.
a. is
b. are
c. was
d. were
e. go
230. Watching basketball games ______________ hims much pleasure.
a. give
b. given
c. gave
d. is giving
e. gives
231. Ten thousands pesos ______________ a lot of money.
a. is
b. are
c. was
d. were
e. go
232. Measles usually ______________ one in bed for days.
a. kept
b. keeping
c. is keeping
d. keep
e. keeps
233. Very few boys are exempt ______________ military drill
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e. under
234. Didn’t Rizal die on December 30? ______________.
a. Yes, he did.
b. No, he did.
c. No, he didn’t
d. Yes, he didn’t
e. No, he was.
235. How do the new tax laws ______________ us?
a. affects
b. affect
c. affecting
d. is affecting
e. affected
236. There is something wrong ______________ this telephone.
a. to
b. from
c. in
d. with
e. under
237. She has gone ______________ Cebu twice.
a. to
b. from
c. in
d. with
e. under
238. He ______________ since 8 this morning.
a. have worked
b. has been working
c. is working
d. worked
e. works
239. We began the program ______________ singing the National Anthem.
a. to
b. from
c. by
d. with
e. under
240. Martin is taller ______________ boy in the class.
a. of all the
b. than all the
c. of all the other
d. than any other
e. of all other
241. The dancers rehearsed tirelessly, ______________ the presentation failed.

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a. yet
b. so
c. and
d. for
e. under
242. The museum was closed, ______________ the class went to the zoo.
a. yet
b. so
c. and
d. for
e. under
243. Men are born ______________ two eyes but only tongue.
a. with
b. so
c. and
d. for
e. under
244. Ali Baba told his wife ______________ his adventures.
a. yet
b. about
c. and
d. for
e. under
245. For ______________ is this gift?
a. whatsoever
b. however
c. whom
d. whoever
e. who
246. You saw him clean the room, ______________?
a. did you
b. didn’t you
c. have you
d. haven’t you
247. My dog Pirate comes ______________ I call him.
a. often
b. while
c. since
d. when
e. where
248. You can call me ______________ you want to.
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d. why
e. when
249. ______________ he has gone remains a mystery.
a. After
b. While
c. Since
d. When
e. Where
250. We’ll be there on time ______________ the car breaks down.
a. often
b. while
c. since
d. unless
e. where
251. I have finished my household work. I have many lessons to study.
a. yet
b. but
c. and
d. for
e. under
252. You may stay, ______________ I may, but not both of us.
a. yet
b. about
c. and
d. or
e. under
253. Everyone must be out ______________ the house is in total darkness.
a. yet
b. why
c. and
d. for
e. under
254. You should study harder ______________ you will fail.
a. yet
b. why
c. and
d. for
e. under
255. I want to get high grades, ______________ I study hard.
a. so
b. and
c. if
d. though
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256. It is very dark


______________ it is only 6 o’clock.
a. so
b. and
c. if
d. although
e. and
257. He is very pleased ______________ his boss gave him a raise.
a. although
b. because
c. therefore
d. moreover
e. however
258. Linda played the piano ______________ her brother sang.
a. although
b. because
c. therefore
d. moreover
e. while
259. One hard to walk the distance ______________ he had no horse to ride on.
a. so
b. and
c. if
d. while
e. and
260. Take refuge in prayer. ______________ You are in danger.
a. although
b. because
c. therefore
d. moreover
e. whenever

Using Pronouns
261. All is over between you and ______________.
a. I
b. me
c. mine
d. your
e. she
262. It is a question of veracity between ______________ and ______________.
a. he, she
b. him, she
c. he, her
d. him, hers

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e. him, her
263. All of ______________ agreed to consider the proposal.
a. their,
b. theirs,
c. we
d. ours
e. us
264. Did she refer to ______________ girls?
a. their,
b. theirs,
c. we
d. ours
e. us
265. It is not ______________ who are to blame.
a. their,
b. theirs,
c. we
d. ours
e. us
266. That was ______________ your heard.
a. I
b. me
c. mine
d. your
e. she
267. She prepared some snacks for brother and ______________.
a. I
b. me
c. mine
d. your
e. she
268. It is not fair to expect ______________ to do anything.
a. she and I
b. she and me
c. her and I
d. her and me
e. hers and I
269. I could not believe that the ragged person was ______________.
a. he
b. him
c. yours
d. theirs
e. we
270. We meet to consider the question of ______________ should be sent.

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a. who
b. whose
c. whom
d. you
e. your

Sentence Construction
271. Which part of the sentence is wrong? I was very tired to work.
a. was
b. very
c. tired
d. work
e. no error
272. Which part of the sentence is wrong? You are the very person who I saw.
a. are
b. very person
c. who
d. saw
e. no error
273. Which part of the sentence is wrong? He said that he will lend me the money.
a. He
b. that
c. will lend
d. me
e. no error
274. Which part of the sentence is wrong? She spoke clear and made a good
impression on the audience.
a. spoke
b. clear
c. made
d. on
e. no error
275. Which part of the sentence is wrong? The trees were planted ten years ago.
a. trees
b. were
c. planted
d. years
e. no error
276. Which part of the sentence is wrong? We do out shopping in Makati because of
their big stores there.
a. do
b. in Makati
c. because of
d. their

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e. no error
277. Which part of the sentence is wrong? Tagaytay is very popular of all the beauty
spots.
a. is
b. very popular
c. of all
d. spots
e. no error
278. Which part of the sentence is wrong? Has it stopped raining yet?
a. Has
b. stopped
c. raining
d. yet
e. no error
279. Which part of the sentence is wrong? Did he finally get the fence painted?
a. Did
b. get
c. painted
d. ?
e. no error
280. Which part of the sentence is wrong? He would have made a good secretary had
his appointment been confirm.
a. would have
b. good secretary
c. his
d. confirm
e. no error
281. Which part of the sentence is wrong? I think a hundred pesos are too much for
that toy.
a. pesos
b. are
c. much
d. for
e. no error
282. Which part of the sentence is wrong? Everybody must submit their project before
the end of the week.
a. must submit
b. their
c. before
d. of
e. no error
283. Which part of the sentence is wrong? Exploding firecrackers during the New
York are a time - honored - tradition in our country.
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b. during
c. are
d. in our country
e. no error
284. Which part of the sentence is wrong? Use words that tells exactly what you
mean.
a. words
b. tells
c. what
d. mean
e. no error
285. Which part of the sentence is wrong? I wish I can go with you to Baguio.
a. wish
b. can go
c. with
d. to Baguio
e. no error
286. Which part of the sentence is wrong? Please send my copy by register mail.
a. send
b. my
c. by
d. register
e. no error
287. Which part of the sentence is wrong? The girl said she will come early.
a. The girl
b. said
c. she
d. will come
e. no error
288. Which part of the sentence is wrong? Submit all finish themes tomorrow.
a. Submit
b. finish
c. themes
d. tomorrow
e. no error
289. Which part of the sentence is wrong? The movie is based from a novel.
a. movie
b. is
c. based
d. from
e. no error
290. Which part of the sentence is wrong? Collecting stamps and shells give her
much pleasure
a. Collecting stans

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b. and
c. give
d. much
e. no error
291. Which part of the sentence is wrong? Her mother have left for Lanao.
a. Her mother
b. have left
c. for
d. Lanao
e. no error
292. Which part of the sentence is wrong? If I was you I would think twice before
resigning.
a. was
b. would think
c. twice
d. before
e. no error
293. Which part of the sentence is wrong? She don’t like to engage in such activity.
a. don’t like
b. engage
c. in
d. such activity
e. no error
294. Which part of the sentence is wrong? The author have a flowing style of writing.
a. author
b. have
c. flowing style
d. writing
e. no error
295. Which part of the sentence is wrong? If he had only knew that the US would
invade Panama he would have been on the alert.
a. had
b. knew
c. would
d. would have been
296. Which part of the sentence is wrong? Since its establishment in 1982 the
economy is very progressive.
a. Since
b. its
c. in 1985
d. is
e. no error
297. Which part of the sentence is wrong? I think two pesos are the price for every
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a.
think
b.
are
c.
for every
d.
of bread
e.
no error
298. Which part of the sentence is wrong? Benjie, together with Mon and Robert,
have been chosen to play for the national team.
a. together with
b. and
c. have
d. to play
e. no error
299. Which part of the sentence is wrong? Exploding firecrackers during the
Christmas season are time-honored tradition in our country.
a. Exploding
b. during the Christmas
c. are
d. time-honored
e. no error
300. Which part of the sentence is wrong? Everybody must submit their project
tomorrow.
a. Everybody
b. must submit
c. their
d. tomorrow
e. no error
301. Which part of the sentence is wrong? All finish projects must be in by
Wednesday.
a. finish
b. must be
c. in
d. by
e. no error
302. Which sentence is correct?
a. She is older than any girl in her class.
b. She is older than any other girl in her class.
c. She is older than any girl.
d. She is older in her class.
e. She is old than a girl in her class.
303. Which sentence is correct?
a. The project is finished and the papers corrected.
b. The project is finished and the papers are corrected.
c. The project is finished and the papers is corrected.
d. The project is finished and the paper are corrected.

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e. The projects is finished and the


papers is corrected.
f. The projects are finished and the papers is corrected.
304. Which sentence is correct?
a. This is the best movie.
b. This is the best movie I have seen.
c. This is the better movie.
d. This is the better movie I have seen.
e. This is a best movie.
305. Which sentence is correct?
a. I have interest in and regard for your work.
b. I have interest and regard for your work.
c. I have interest in regard for your work.
d. I have interest regard for your work.
e. I have interest and regard in your work.
306. Which sentence is correct?
a. He always has worked and always will work hard.
b. He always has and always will work hard.
c. He always and will always work hard.
d. He always has and will always work hard.
e. He always has and will work hard.
307. Which sentence is correct?
a. I cannot attend your party which makes me very sad.
b. It makes me very sad to think that I cannot attend your party.
c. It makes me sad that I will not attend your party.
d. I cannot attend your party which makes me very sad to think.
e. To think that I cannot attend your party, makes very very sad.
308. ________________________, there was a wave of applause.
a. As the last noted vanished
b. Thought he was the star of the evening
c. Unless he was sensational
d. The pianist came
e. The violinist played
309. ________________________, he played the “Noctures for the Left Hand.:
a. Unless the crowd settled again into their seats
b. Once again the crowd settled into their seats
c. Even the crowd settled again into their seats
d. As the crowd settled again into their seats
e. The crowd settled into their seats
310. ________________________, John is considered as solid achiever.
a. While he was the featured pianist last week
b. As a Filipino to gain recognition in the musical field
c. When the orchestra accompanied him
d. Though he was the star that evening

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e. He is very good in his field


311. ________________________, Allan had to pass an audition.
a. When he was a promising star
b. If he was a promising talent
c. While promising himself as a talent
d. Even though he was a promising talent
e. He was a promising talent

Preposition
312. We are grateful ______________ your help.
a. for
b. with
c. in
d. to
e. under
313. I try to intercede ______________ you ______________ the principal.
a. by, with
b. with, for
c. for, to
d. with, to
e. for, with
314. Try to guard ______________ a repetition of that accident.
a. against
b. over
c. at
d. of
e. for
315. They grieved long ______________ their mother's death.
a. against
b. over
c. at
d. of
e. for
316. The car traveled ______________ full speed.
a. against
b. over
c. at
d. of
e. for
317. She’s afraid ______________ cats.
a. against
b. over
c. at
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e. for
318. He will ask Grace ______________ a date
a. against
b. over
c. at
d. of
e. for
319. Please write your exercises in ______________.
a. in
b. for
c. from
d. to
e. on
320. There isn’t enough room ______________ all of us.
a. in
b. for
c. from
d. to
e. on
321. He has been absent ______________ class since last week.
a. in
b. for
c. from
d. to
e. on
322. He has gone ______________ Bohol twice.
a. in
b. for
c. from
d. to
e. on
323. It is dark here; please turn ______________ the light.
a. in
b. for
c. from
d. to
e. on
324. They are both fond ______________ music.
a. of
b. with
c. by
d. for
e. in
325. Lito fell in love ______________ his neighbor.

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a. of
b. with
c. by
d. for
e. in
326. I went there ______________ mistake.
a. of
b. with
c. by
d. for
e. in
327. There’s something wrong ______________ this telephone.
a. of
b. with
c. by
d. for
e. in
328. Some workers are paid ______________ the day.
a. of
b. with
c. by
d. for
e. in
329. I don’t agree ______________ you.
a. of
b. with
c. by
d. for
e. in
330. This box of flowers is ______________ you.
a. of
b. with
c. by
d. for
e. in
331. The teacher spoke ______________ a low voice.
a. of
b. with
c. by
d. for
e. in
332. Let us develop a taste ______________ good literature.
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b. with

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c. by
d. for
e. in
333. That reminds me ______________ a story I once read.
a. of
b. with
c. by
d. for
e. in
334. We presented her ______________ a bouquet.
a. of
b. with
c. by
d. for
e. in
335. The police suspected him ______________ the crime.
a. of
b. with
c. by
d. for
e. in
336. The speech was received ______________ angry shouts.
a. of
b. with
c. by
d. for
e. in
337. The man left a basket of oranges ______________ you.
a. of
b. with
c. by
d. for
e. in
338. I entered the room ______________ mistake.
a. of
b. with
c. by
d. for
e. in
339. I will get ______________ touch ______________ you later this week.
a. of, with
b. with, in
c. by, with
d. for, with

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e. in, with
340. We are booth very fond ______________ reading.
a. of
b. with
c. by
d. for
e. in
341. I will see the doctor ______________ my gas pains.
a. of
b. with
c. by
d. for
e. in
342. The boy fell in love ______________ his neighbor
a. of
b. with
c. by
d. for
e. in
343. We must abide ______________ the regulations of the game.
a. of
b. with
c. by
d. for
e. in
344. He has been absent ______________ class twice this week.
a. of
b. with
c. by
d. from
e. in
345. Anita is afraid ______________ cats.
a. of
b. with
c. by
d. for
e. in
346. There is not space ______________ all of them.
a. of
b. with
c. by
d. for
e. in
347. Mother left ______________ Naga this morning.

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a.
of
b.
with
c.
by
d.
for
e.
in
348. Father went ______________ the office.
a. of
b. with
c. to
d. for
e. in
349. That is an exception ______________ the rule.
a. of
b. with
c. to
d. for
e. in
350. Please check ______________ the principal if everything is ready for the
program.
a. of
b. with
c. to
d. for
e. in
351. The movie script is based ______________ a novel.
a. on
b. with
c. to
d. for
e. in
352. What’s her reason ______________ rejecting the offer?
a. of
b. with
c. to
d. for
e. in
353. This medicine is good ______________ a cold.
a. of
b. with
c. to
d. for
e. in
354. The students showed a great interest ______________ the project.
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b. with
c. to
d. for
e. in
355. The lawyer interceded ______________ his client.
a. of
b. with
c. to
d. for
e. in
356. The boy has always been independent ______________ thought and action.
a. of
b. with
c. to
d. for
e. in
357. The orator was introduced ______________ the audience by the president of the
club.
a. of
b. with
c. to
d. for
e. in
358. More than one person is involved ______________ the crime.
a. of
b. with
c. to
d. for
e. in
359. He is honest in his dealings ______________ his customers.
a. of
b. with
c. to
d. for
e. in
360. The teacher insists ______________ the student’s being quiet in class.
a. of
b. with
c. to
d. for
e. on
361. The soldiers were inspired ______________ the words of the general.
a. of
b. with

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c. by
d. for
e. on
362. The boy is exempted ______________ military drill.
a. of
b. with
c. to
d. from
e. on
363. I prefer mangoes ______________ atis.
a. of
b. with
c. to
d. from
e. on
364. The movies is based ______________ a novel.
a. of
b. with
c. to
d. from
e. on
365. Her belt is made ______________ leather.
a. of
b. with
c. to
d. from
e. on
366. We are very grateful ______________ your help.
a. of
b. with
c. to
d. for
e. on

a. stand
b. begins
367. United, ______________; ______________ we fall.
a. make
b. help themselves
c. vigilance
d. stand
e. begins
368. Charity ______________ at home.
a. make

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b.
help themselves
c.
vigilance
d.
stand
e.
begins
369. ______________ to do and say the kindest things in the kindest way.
a. Politeness
b. Home
c. Honesty
d. Cleanliness
e. Leveler
370. Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like ______________.
a. politeness
b. home
c. honesty
d. cleanliness
e. leveler
371. ______________ is the best policy.
a. Politeness
b. Home
c. Honesty
d. Cleanliness
e. Leveler
372. ______________ is next to godliness.
a. Politeness
b. Home
c. Honesty
d. Cleanliness
e. Leveler
373. Death is the great ______________.
a. politeness
b. home
c. honesty
d. cleanliness
e. leveler
374. Early to bed and early to rise makes a person, healthy, wealthy and
______________.
a. politeness
b. home
c. honesty
d. cleanliness
e. wise
375. Behind the ______________ is the sun always shining.
a. clouds
b. need

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c. cover
d. prayer
e. wise
376. A friend in ______________ is a friend indeed.
a. clouds
b. need
c. cover
d. prayer
e. wise
377. Do not judge a book by its ______________.
a. clouds
b. need
c. cover
d. prayer
e. wise
378. More things are wrought by ______________ than man dreams of.
a. clouds
b. need
c. cover
d. prayer
e. wise

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