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TASK ONE:
embarrassed Almost
4. I am an ________ person. I don't like to rely on 1. This is such an ________ time for me.
others.
exciting
independence
excited
independent
excitable
dependent
2. I'd rather ________ a book than surfing the web.
5. This news might ________ the outcome of the
election. reading
inflict be reading
effect read
lend I have
borrow
5. One of my two sisters is coming to visit tomorrow.
________ is staying at home. 1. Which sentence sounds more natural?
do speak
3. Which sentence sounds more natural?
speak
Tom signed the reverse of the check.
7. When did she get married ________ him? Tom signed the back of the check.
to
4. Which sentence is correct?
with
The American hymn is called "The Star
Spangled Banner."
on
I am 37 years old.
These exercises will help you eliminate some of the 9. Which sentence is correct?
common mistakes made by people who study English
as a second language. Do these practice tests and I have 37 years.
pretty soon you too will sound like a native speaker.
I'm 37.
For each of the questions below, choose the most
natural-sounding option:
10. Which sentence is correct?
We talked about a lot of topics.
Mary is a single again.
We discussed about a lot of topics.
Mary is single again.
TASK FOUR:
a part
This movie takes 3 hours.
apart
This movie lasts 3 hours.
a part
I will come for you at 7.
apart
I'll pick you up at 7.
all together
Atlanta is not as big as New York City.
altogether
Atlanta is not so big as New York City.
anyone
7. Which is better?
anyone
8. Which sentence is correct?
already Lets
setup
set up
setup
set up
some day
someday
someday
some day
Pick up
Pickup
pick up
pickup
may be
maybe