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CHUYÊN ĐỀ VIẾT LẠI CÂU


(MỨC ĐỘ KHÓ)
TEST ONE
1. What he told me made me very curious to hear the rest of the story.
(APPETITE)

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2. I knew the project would not succeed from the start. (DOOMED)

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3. The politician tried to find people who were willing to back his campaign to
help the homeless. (DRUM)

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4. Digging in the garden gives me an outlet for my frustrations. (VENT)

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5. She was miserable when her mother made her give away all her childhood
toys. (PARTED)

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6. By leaving Mary alone, I am sure she will finish the project on time.
(DEVICES)

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7. Martin cannot go higher in his career. (PINNACLE)

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8. He suddenly realized that she was never coming back. (DAWNED)

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9. You‘ve been looking miserable all day. (MOON)

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10. She‘s only happy when somebody does all her jobs for her. (DANCES)

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11. Ray’s good work record enabled him to get promotion. (STRENGTH)

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12. The company tried unsuccessfully to secure a bank loan. (AVAIL)

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13. They remain close friends despite having had many arguments. (FALLEN)

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14. Have you ever thought of changing jobs? (CROSSED)

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15. I’m sick of that program because I’ve watched it too often. (OFF)

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16. A new arrangement over working conditions has been made between the
management and the Union. (STRUCK)

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17. We can’t possibly imagine how we are going to afford a new car.
(REMOTEST)

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18. Mike has a more complex personality than you may think. (DEPTHS)

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19. The government received many criticisms concerning their new housing
policy. (FEW)
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20. Tom teased Alice about her new hairstyle. (POKED)

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TEST TWO
1. How would you deal with such a challenge? (PRESENTED)

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2. Seeing the damage to his car, Jerry became furious. (BESIDE)

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3. I happened to see James as he walked past the door. (CAUGHT)

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4. You must do anything you can to make the negotiations successful. (STOPS)

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5. The government has tried to make the incident seem less serious. (PLAYED)

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6. A cup of tea is the most refreshing drink of all. (MATCH)

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7. Tom didn’t understand the situation and so made a terrible mistake. (STICK)

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8. In my opinion, computers are more trouble than they’re worth.


(HINDRANCE)

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9. Since the advertisement, we’ve had more applications than we can deal with.
(SWAMPED)

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10. Mary was always making Jones the subject of her cruel jokes. (BUTT)

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11. She was an excellent playwright whose work didn’t get the recognition it
deserved. (RENOWN)

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12. There was hardly any movement in the traffic in front of us. (INCHED)

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13. The community spoke enthusiastically about the recently elected mayor.
(SANG)

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14. The subject of productivity bonuses has been mentioned at every


management and workers meeting. (CROPPED)

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15. My husband and I had a row about buying a car. (WORDS)

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16. Rick’s boss says he thinks Rick is doing a wonderful job. (PRAISES)

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17. When he made friends in the new place, Ron became less shy and reserved.
(SHELL)

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18. He‘s a pleasant man socially, but he’s a tough businessman. (BARGAIN)
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19. The lease on my flat is valid until the end of the year. (RENEWAL)

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20. Mark didn’t get home until just before dawn yesterday. (HOURS)

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TEST THREE
1. When you lose someone you love, everything else seems pointless (PALES)

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2. Before you start working on the projects, first finish doing the minor jobs.
(DECKS)

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3. His latest film is not nearly as good as his earlier ones. (PATCH)

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4. Of all the teams competing in this year’s World Cup, England is in a league
of its own. (FAR)

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5. Jack and I obviously think very differently from one another.


(WAVELENGTH)

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6. With constant practice, you’ll be a much better pianist than the others.
(SHOULDERS)

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7. Saying something is not the same as doing it. (WORLD)

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8. The police surrounded the entire area and prevented people from entering it
while they dusted for fingerprints. (CORDONED)

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9. Someone undoubtedly told the police that he was going to rob the bank.
(TIPPED)

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10. Had he been a little more penitent, his appeal for mercy would not have
been ignored. (DEAF)

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11. I don’t care if he meant it or not. The fact is, he said it. (IMMATERIAL)

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12. One day Tim is going to get into trouble with the law. (FOUL)

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13. He is the kind of man who will do anything to crush he competition.


(LENGTHS)

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14. Why are you looking so unhappy? (FACE)

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15. You lost the game because you failed to give the good answer to the
question. (MARK)

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16. Suddenly, the lights went off. (PLUNGED)

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17. There were empty lemonade bottles and half-eaten sandwiches all over his
floor. (STREWN)
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18. Cars are no longer being produced as a result of the strike. (STANDSTILL)

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19. Whenever there is a power cut, we sell a lot of candles. (TRADE)

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20. A long, lazy holiday would make you feel very much better. (DO)

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TEST FOUR
1. Joe didn’t think it was wrong of him to quit at such short notice. (QUALMS)

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2. She‘s only just started now, but, judging by her recent performance, she
should become an excellent tennis player. (MAKINGS)

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3. The needs of the poor should be given more importance than those of the
middle classes. (PRIORITY)

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4. I made her angry and upset when I said that her novel was amateurish and
badly written. (KINDLY)

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5. The building will be dedicated to the families who are in desperate need of
help. (BREADLINE)

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6. Nobody likes him. He will do just anything to win the teacher’s favor.
(CURRY)
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7. I felt creeps all over my back when the teacher looked so angrily at me.
(DAGGERS)

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8. Just because I’m his wife he expects me to do everything for him. (FOOT)

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9. Dave does not hesitate to criticize his superiors’ decisions. (BONES)

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10. Since I have this argument with William, we haven’t spoken to each other.
(CROSSED)

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11. The ministry spoilt our investment plans by changing the tax law. (SPOKE)

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12. The teacher sent the boy out because he was behaving in a foolish way.
(GOAT)

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13. The failed exam has ruined Ann’s chance of becoming a sworn translator.
(PAID)

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14. At your age, you should have learnt to do things for yourself, Holly.
(FEET)

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15. You will be risking a failure if you entrust this serious task to Malcolm.
(FALL)

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16. Could you have a quick look at my essay before I give it in? (CAST)

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17. Suzy managed to cope with so many problems when she was declared
bankrupt. (STRIDE)

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18. He owes his life to that surgeon. (INDEBTED)

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19. There wasn’t a single ticket left for the concert so we couldn’t go.

(SELL-OUT)

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20. The first sign of the disease is blurred vision. (ONSET)

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TEST FIVE
1. The new rules about school uniforms will apply next year. (FORCE)

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2. It was blindingly obvious that he knew nothing about the subject. (MILE)

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3. I’m so busy at the moment that I can’t take on any extra work. (PLATE)

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4. He was given an honorary medal by the military. (CONFERRED)

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5. Sean did all the illustrations for the book but no one acknowledged his work.
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6. Susie couldn’t stop crying when her pet rabbit died. (FLOODS)

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7. His latest theory is in complete opposition to mainstream thinking. (FLIES)

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8. Sam was really anxious, waiting to see if he had got a place in the cricket
team. (TENTERHOOKS)

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9. The firm went bankrupt after failing to win the contract. (LIQUIDATION)

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10. I burst into laughter when I heard about Harry’s adventure with the bull.
(SIDES)

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11. Harvey ordered some new equipment without prior permission.


(LIBERTY)

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12. The BBC produces program to interest all sorts of people. (CATERED)

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13. The government’s retraining program proved to be unsuccessful due to lack


of funds. (FAILURE)

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14. Reality shows on TV are extremely popular at the moment. (FLAVOR)

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15. It is believed that the two rival companies have agreed to the merger.
(THROUGH)

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16. Finally, we reached an agreement by accepting some of our partner’s


demands. (HALFWAY)

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17. It’s not to interfere in other people’s private matters. (NOSE)

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18. With that comments of yours you did say what was exactly right. (NAIL)

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19. It‘s crucial for us to control the juvenile inmates strictly. (REIN)

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20. Children enjoy unwrapping their Christmas presents. (KICK)

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TEST SIX
1. That man was so annoying that I hope I never meet him again. (PAIN)

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2. I cannot accept your dreadful lies any more. (STOMACH)

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3. I had just begun to look through the book when he took it away. (THUMB)

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4. You have to obey the rules in this company if you want to get on. (TOE)

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5. It was hard not to laugh when he sneezed in the middle of the song.
(STRAIGHT)

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6. Take care or he will deceive you. (WOOL)

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7. He‘s usually a good boy, unless his brother encourages him to misbehave.
(EGG)

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8. If her mother had not held her back, she’d have moved away years ago.
(WINGS)

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9. In his place, I wouldn’t care too much about my reputation. (HOOTS)

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10. How could I tell him if I haven’t seen him for months? (HAIR)

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11. She sent her husband out to buy Bulgarian mushrooms, knowing he
wouldn’t find any. (GOOSE)

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12. I’m sorry, but I’m not in the mood to discuss this matter right now.
(FRAME)

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13. Why are you trying to mend something that isn’t broken? (MONKEYING)
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14. Must you follow me everywhere I go? (DOG)

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15. We are behind with our mortgage repayments. (ARREARS)

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16. Once dad has made up his mind, he won’t change it. (BUDGE)

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17. Nigel is so conceited, it’s time someone showed him he‘s not as important
as he thinks. (CUT)

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18. We must go back to the beginning and find the error. (SQUARE)

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19. There was so much misleading information in the novel, I didn’t guess who
the murderer was. (HERRINGS)

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20. Tim failed to get into university and he gets very annoyed if it’s mentioned.
(CHIP)

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TEST SEVEN
1. We wish to complain about your dog, Mr. Taylor. (BONE)

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2. I think the mayor is involved in everything that goes on in this town.


(FINGER)

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3. Henry’s got friends in both the Labor and Conservative party. (FOOT)

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4. We must get started before all the guests arrive. (ROAD)

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5. His business became successful once he started to behave more responsibly.


(ACT)

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6. Unless you get organized, you will never be ready by Saturday. (ACT)

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7. They’re a troublesome group but Mr. Jones keeps control of them. (HAND)

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8. Bert’s life seemed to go wrong after his parents died. (RAILS)

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9. We must arrange every detail of the ceremony in advance. (MAPPED)

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10. A motorbike is good for getting through the traffic. (WEAVE)

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11. They choose John because he was the only one who spoke French.
(TIPPED)

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12. How dare you say my work isn’t good enough! (JUDGMENT)

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13. Gary is only waiting for the right opportunity to hand in his notice. (TIME)
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14. We jogged all the way to the river but had to stop at the bridge. (STEAM)

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15. Whatever we plan to do, Jack will stop us. (SPANNER)

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16. He wasn’t quite so confident after you told him you were an Olympic boxer,
was he? (WIND)

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17. I can always rely on you to calm things down, Gina. (POUR)

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18. We shouldn’t give up now after we‘ve come so far. (TOWEL)

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19. You’ll have to make a decision soon, you know. (FENCE)

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20. When that virus got into my computer, I lost six months’ work. (SMOKE)

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TEST EIGHT
1. I went to enormous trouble to find a wedding photographer in time.
(WATER)

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2. We got involved in so many details that the meeting lasted for hours.
(DOWN)

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3. The strong wind carried off the kids’ kite. (BORNE)


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4. It’s time you got rid of some of your inhibitions. (CAST)

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5. I have been searching desperately for a new home help. (AROUND)

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6. I’d be grateful if you’d keep this to yourself for the time being. (PUT)

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7. Cole is a really terrible singer. (STRETCH)

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8. I’ll explain everything to the new man when he arrives. (PICTURE)

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9. Harry knows about the new regulations so let’s ask him. (PICK)

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10. I don’t like the way your sister talks to me. (DIM)

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11. Why did you have to cause so much trouble over something so
unimportant? (SONG)

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12. The boss wasn’t impressed by Bill’s budget proposals. (ICE)

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13. John and I have had an argument over the poor sales figure. (BRUSH)

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14. Why don’t you try building a fountain in the garden? (STAB)
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15. She married Tom although she loved Henry as well. (CRUNCH)

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16. You can’t persuade Roger too deviate from the rules, can you? (BOOK)

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17. Perhaps I’ll do what you did and learn Spanish. (LEAF)

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18. You’ll get the maximum punishment when they find out what you’ve done.

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19. I tried to show Jim a faster way of working but he’s too set in his ways, isn’t
he? (TRICKS)

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20. She talked so much I was unable to join in the conversation. (WORD)

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TEST NINE
1. The time has come to deal with your problems. (GRIPS)

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2. It took me ages to learn how to surf properly. (KNACK)

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3. James got furious when he found out about her lies. (WIND)

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4. I’m sure he will be back to full health soon. (FEET)

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5. She‘s desperately trying to keep out of financial trouble and not go bankrupt.
(HEAD)

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6. There’s trouble ahead and we should be extremely careful. (CLOUDS)

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7. Danny finally reasoned when they threatened to fire him. (SENSES)

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8. I completely emptied the drawers but couldn’t find the address. (INSIDE)

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9. It really put Betty in her place when the boss said she was the office junior.
(PEG)

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10. I think having to earn his own living was quite a shock to Billy. (EARTH)

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11. I’m only here for a minute; I’m due at the hospital shortly. (FLYING)

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12. We are in a very difficult situation and will have to do what the lawyer says.
(BACKS)

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13. Why don’t you two forget your differences and become friends again?
(HATCHET)

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14. On the understanding that you talk frankly, I’m willing to listen. (SPADE)

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15. Now that he’s divorced, Sam is trying to get his life back to normal and start
afresh. (PIECES)

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16. Ben is incredibly witty when he is in a good mood. (RAZOR)

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17. The rehearsal went off without any problems in the end. (HITCH)

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18. We will only be able to afford a holiday if we are very strict with our
expenses. (REIN)

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19. The documentary made me realize how poor many people are in other parts
of the world. (HOME)

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20. Andrew rarely says how good he is at things, even though he’s very
talented. (BLOW)

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TEST TEN
1. By agreeing to help him out financially, you’ll only be causing problems for
yourself. (GRAVE)

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2. The military parade was just the government showing its power before the
elections. (MUSCLES)

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3. Were he to speak in a clearer fashion, I could follow his argument.


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4. I didn’t think much of what Tom suggested. (STORE)

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5. He shot the bottles from the top of the wall, one by one. (OFF)

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6. Carter was not popular at work because he never associated with anyone.
(ALOOF)

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7. He has tons of money since he won the lottery. (FILTHY)

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8. Don still has very little experience so we should be patient. (EARS)

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9. The two brothers have been quarrelling about the property for years.
(LOGGERHEADS)

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10. I’d prefer not to discuss our problems in front of our friends. (DIRTY)

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11. The boss is in a really bad mood today. (BED)

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12. He reserved positions and defeated him. (TABLES)

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13. I was assured of success, then he withdrew his support. (RUG)

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14. It‘s rather a dull plat, but I think a coat of paint will make it a lot brighter.
(JAZZ)

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15. That Chinese porcelain vase is sold for a price far below its true value, if
you ask me. (SONG)

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16. After fifty years of isolation, they’ve begun opening up to the west in the
hope of receiving financial assistance. (OVERTURES)

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17. When he realized she was heir to a fortune, his whole attitude towards her
changed. (TUNE)

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18. I felt like a new person after I‘d had my hip operation. (LEASE)

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19. The guide book speaks highly of this hotel. (SEAL)

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20. He will be the one to accept responsibility for this affair. (CAN)

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TEST ELEVEN
1. You would have enjoyed yourself if you had come to Cuba with us. (LIFE)

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2. My teacher doesn’t like me and never leaves me alone. (IN)

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3. To be frank, I’m not looking forward to spending the whole summer with
them. (RELISH)

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4. The delegate spoke in great detail about the changes. (LENGTH)

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5. Why don’t we split the taxi fare? (HALVES)

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6. The cheque they got helped enormously to pay for their honeymoon.
(WAY)

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7. The firm had a lot of success in the soft drinks market. (KILLING)

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8. There are several other people ready to do this job if you can’t. (WINGS)

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9. You will have no success if you think you can make her change her mind.
(LOSING)

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10. Punk fashion was at its peak in the late seventies. (HEYDAY)

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11. Few people approved of his presence at the funeral. (FROWNED)

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12. They were totally unprepared for my arrival. (UNAWARES)

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13. Resigning to annoy your boss is really only hurting yourself and you know
it. (NOSE)

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14. His father left him no money in his will. (CUT)

………………………………………………………………………………..

15. Her remark took me completely by surprise. (GUARD)

…………………………………………………………………………………

16. You are leaving very late if you want to be at the airport on time. (FINE)

………………………………………………………………………………….

17. He doesn’t know what’s happening in the theatre world any more.
(TOUCH)

………………………………………………………………………………….

18. If anyone asks you, just tell them you didn’t know. (PLEAD)

………………………………………………………………………………….

19. Working in the mines all those years affected his health. (TOLL)

………………………………………………………………………………..

20. He wouldn’t stop saying flattering things about me at the reception.


(PAYING)

………………………………………………………………………………..

TEST TWELVE
1. If you don’t follow his advice, you will pay far more than necessary.
(NOSE)

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2. She regards everyone who’s not a member of her family as inferior.


(DOWN)

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3. I should think very carefully before I made that decision, if I were you.
(LEAP)

………………………………………………………………………………….

4. Rachel worked miracles to get Jackie the editor’s job in her company.
(HEAVEN)

………………………………………………………………………………….

5. He gets annoyed when you refer to his family backgrounds. (SKIN)

…………………………………………………………………………………..

6. Alexander the Great controlled most of the ancient world. (SWAY)

………………………………………………………………………………….

7. Barry is determined to have a holiday in the States this year. (SET)

……………………………………………………………………………………

8. In no time, the new chairman was doing exactly what the board wanted.
(EATING)

…………………………………………………………………………………

9. Carolyn‘s just another of those people fighting a lost cause, I’m afraid.
(BLEEDING)

………………………………………………………………………………….

10. Philip worked his very hardest to get through his exams. (NECK)

………………………………………………………………………………….

11. Wendy suddenly felt petrified when the lights went out and she was left in
the dark. (COLD)
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12. Jenny couldn’t relax at all during the interview. (BUNDLE)

………………………………………………………………………………….

13. The audience didn’t stop laughing for two hours during Reluctant Heroes.
(STITCHES)

…………………………………………………………………………………..

14. They sent new instructions with very little warning and that caused a lot of
trouble. (NOTICE)

………………………………………………………………………………….

15. In my opinion, his remarks were totally unsuitable for the occasion.
(KEEPING)

………………………………………………………………………………….

16. We’re nearly finished, we’ve just got a couple of small things to do before
we leave. (LOOSE)

…………………………………………………………………………………..

17. The Managing Director arrived just as the meeting was about to end, as
usual. (CLOSE)

…………………………………………………………………………………..

18. In a feeble attempt to make everyone relax, John cracked a joke. (ICE)

…………………………………………………………………………………..

19. Her parents have forbidden her to go to pubs. (SET)

…………………………………………………………………………………..

20. I think we‘ve got the worst part of this work done. (BACK)

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TEST THIRTEEN
1. To clear up misunderstanding, he wrote to the press to deny any
involvement in the affair. (RECORD)

………………………………………………………………………………….

2. For the first couple of years in the business, we were happy just to cover our
costs. (EVEN)

…………………………………………………………………………………..

3. Julie forgets everything you tell her. (EAR)

…………………………………………………………………………………..

4. The new restaurant has terrific food. (WORLD)

…………………………………………………………………………………

5. Couldn’t they find anyone better than Rosa to represent them? (BOTTOM)

…………………………………………………………………………………

6. I hardly remember the house where I lived as a child. (HAZY)

…………………………………………………………………………………

7. A good way to forget one’s problems is to listen to music. (MIND)

…………………………………………………………………………………

8. We must remember that the economy is in serious trouble. (SIGHT)

………………………………………………………………………………….

9. Her troubles were written clearly on the face. (ETCHED)

………………………………………………………………………………….

10. I’ve filled in so many tax-forms I can do them in my sleep. (ART)

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11. Why do some people make such a great fuss of the simplest situation?
(DRAMA)

…………………………………………………………………………………..

12. Just because his brother is a criminal doesn’t mean Gareth is one, too.
(BRUSH)

………………………………………………………………………………….

13. You shouldn’t judge people by their appearance. (COVER)

…………………………………………………………………………………..

14. He told us an amusing story about his trip to Finland. (ACCOUNT)

………………………………………………………………………………….

15. Residents are trying to persuade the company to relocate the factory.
(PRESSURE)

………………………………………………………………………………….

16. Many countries have yet to promise to abolish the use of landmines.
(UNDERTAKING)

…………………………………………………………………………………

17. Pam always maintains her composure in any crisis. (HEAD)

………………………………………………………………………………….

18. Why do you criticize everything I do? (HOLES)

………………………………………………………………………………….

19. Readjusting one’s life after a personal tragedy can be a very slow process.
(PIECES)

…………………………………………………………………………………..

20. Staying cheerful in times of trouble is not something everyone can do.
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TEST FOURTEEN
1. It’s a thriller that has you riveted all the way through. (SUSPENSE)

………………………………………………………………………………..

2. I am not happy with you. (BONE)

…………………………………………………………………………………

3. William is a very private person. (HIMSELF)

………………………………………………………………………………….

4. The police think the robbery was an inside job. (HALLMARKS)

…………………………………………………………………………………...

5. Debbie is the only one who knows everything there is to know in this
office. (ROPES)

………………………………………………………………………………….

6. The least we can do is talk about his ideas for a while before we decide.
(KICK)

………………………………………………………………………………….

7. The Jones and Smith families seem always to be at loggerheads. (BLOOD)

………………………………………………………………………………….

8. I know we all make mistakes but did you really have to marry him? (ERR)

…………………………………………………………………………………

9. “The headmasters should not allow older boys to pick on the juniors.” said
Mrs. Brown. (GANG)

…………………………………………………………………………………

10. Many people say that nine times out of ten the law makes no sense. (ASS)
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11.Roy and Jackie never seem to have anything but good to say about each
other. (MUTUAL)

………………………………………………………………………………..

12.Wanting what other people have is a waste of time, energy and money.
(JONESES)

………………………………………………………………………………….

13.The situation has been grossly exaggerated, I’m afraid. (BLOWN)

………………………………………………………………………………….

14.Although the article may make sense, I think it’s making too much of the
point. (POINT)

…………………………………………………………………………………...

15. Mr. Atkinson is a very well – respected member of the community.


(ESTEEM)

…………………………………………………………………………………..

16. I’m having a hard time finding a second-hand petrol pump for my car.
(HANDS)

………………………………………………………………………………….

17. Although they tried hard to convince her, Claire would not change her
opinion. (FAST)

…………………………………………………………………………………..

18. Can you look after the shop for a couple of hours tomorrow? (FORT)

………………………………………………………………………………….
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19. Derek does not appreciate that Lisa risked her career to save his job.
(CAREER)

………………………………………………………………………………….

20. Why don’t you be frank with us and tell us what‘s on your mind? (LAY)

………………………………………………………………………………….

TEST FIFTEEN
1. My brother is very attached to his stamp collection, and keeps it locked up.
(DEAR)

…………………………………………………………………………………..

2. A true patriot would willingly die for his country. (LAY)

…………………………………………………………………………………..

3. There was nothing he wouldn’t do to try and help us. (BACKWARDS)

………………………………………………………………………………….

4. The two sides met with a view to settling the problem. (IRONING)

…………………………………………………………………………………..

5. Don’t decide right away – give it some thought and ring me next week.
(SLEEP)

…………………………………………………………………………………..

6. In this company, nobody’s job is regarded as important. (COG)

………………………………………………………………………………….

7. Trapeze artists who perform without a net must have tremendous courage.
(STEEL)

………………………………………………………………………………….
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8. Erik is never happier than when he’s out on the lake in his boat.
(ELEMENT)

………………………………………………………………………………….

9. The negotiator achieved the impossible when he got both sides to meet for
talks. (SQUARED)

………………………………………………………………………………….

10. If you peel some potatoes it will get us started. (WHEELS)

…………………………………………………………………………………..

11. You just don’t think at all, giving a lift to perfect strangers. (ATOM)

………………………………………………………………………………….

12. It took a lot of time and effort to get Ron’s new business started.
(GROUND)

…………………………………………………………………………………...

13. It’s a shame to quit now that you have come so far. (TOWEL)

………………………………………………………………………………….

14. The Prime Minister felt it appropriate to make a statement. (FIT)

………………………………………………………………………………….

15. If I were you, I wouldn’t trust him to do the job properly. (MONEY)

………………………………………………………………………………….

16. He says he didn’t know, so we ‘ll just have to take his word for it.
(BENEFIT)

………………………………………………………………………………….

17. Could you take a quick look at this letter before I post it? (RUN)

…………………………………………………………………………………..
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18. I’m sure that once he’s learned the system, he’ll perform well. (OWN)

………………………………………………………………………………….

19. If necessary, I’ll testify in court. (CRUNCH)

………………………………………………………………………………….

20. He’s the clumsiest person in the world when it comes to mending anything.
(THUMBS)

…………………………………………………………………………………..

TEST SIXTEEN
1. I would not say no to a free weekend in that hotel. (NOSE)

…………………………………………………………………………….

2. The jury found the accused man guilty. (VERDICT)

...............................................................................................................

3. The press revealed the truth after a long period of speculation. (OPEN)

…………………………………………………………………………….

4. With the qualifications you certainly don’t have to be forced into a


decision, Sandy. (OPTIONS)

……………………………………………………………………………..

5. Now it’s up to you to do something about the situation. (BALL)

……………………………………………………………………………….

6. Why did you decide to do such a stupid thing? (HEAD)

……………………………………………………………………………….

7. It will be a difficult task to persuade him. (DOING)

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8. Brazil won the 2002 World Cup easily. (PUSHOVER)

……………………………………………………………………………….

9. I can do that automatically, without even thinking about it. (EYES)

……………………………………………………………………………….

10. It’s not easy to work and be a mother, but people often forget that.
(PICNIC)

………………………………………………………………………………

11. Can you look after the place while I pop out for ten minutes? (HOLD)

………………………………………………………………………………

12. We‘ve got problems with the new machine, but they will soon be fixed.
(TROUBLES)

………………………………………………………………………………

13. The new restaurant has little to recommend it. (GOING)

………………………………………………………………………………

14. There is nothing Maurice wants more than to be a professional musician.


(SIGHTS)

……………………………………………………………………………..

15. People may need the company of others, but some prefer their own.
(ANIMAL)

………………………………………………………………………………

16. Dad has changed his mind completely and says you can take the car after
all. (TURN)

……………………………………………………………………………….

17. The factory workers were upset about the planned budget cuts. (ARMS)
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18. She doesn’t feel comfortable with strangers. (EASE)

………………………………………………………………………………..

19. I think his experiments will succeed this time. (FRUIT)

………………………………………………………………………………..

20. With six children to look after, she’s extremely busy. (HANDS)

…………………………………………………………………………………

TEST SEVENTEEN
1. Their problems are all self-inflicted, if you ask me. (MAKING)

………………………………………………………………………………..

2. Mum is in charge of finances in our family, so you’ll have to ask her for
the money. (STRING)

………………………………………………………………………………

3. I know you hate watching football but try it out for once. (WHIRR)

……………………………………………………………………………..

4. It’s a quick and simple job; why do you always spend longer than
necessary on it? (MEAL)

………………………………………………………………………………

5. Everyone is talking about the Beckhams these days. (TALK)

……………………………………………………………………………….

6. The small village sustained most of the impact of the attack. (BRUNT)

………………………………………………………………………………

7. I wish I had voted for the liberal candidate. (CAST)


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8. His work doesn’t meet the required standards. (SCRATCH)

………………………………………………………………………………..

9. He untied the boat and let it go without saying anything to anybody.


(ADRIFT)

………………………………………………………………………………..

10. She doubted my ability to make a success of the operation. (DOUBT)

……………………………………………………………………………….

11. The accident spoiled the game. (SHADOW)

………………………………………………………………………………..

12. His questioning didn’t bring out any new evidence in the case. (LIGHT)

………………………………………………………………………………..

13. The police asked her to try and remember the night of the crime.
(MIND)

……………………………………………………………………………….

14. The director is looking everywhere for a new lead actor. (NET)

……………………………………………………………………………….

15. How dare he call me incompetent! (NERVE)

………………………………………………………………………………..

16. Don’t get upset about it whatever you do. (HEART)

……………………………………………………………………………….

17. Has he gone mad? (LEAVE)

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18. Charles disappeared one day and no one’s seen him since. (BLUE)

……………………………………………………………………………….

19. That horrible hotel was our last choice. (PORT)

……………………………………………………………………………….

20. Jill became really jealous when I got a place at Oxford. (GREEN)

……………………………………………………………………………….

TEST EIGHTEEN
1. I told him to leave when he said that. (DOOR)

………………………………………………………………………………...

2. Don’t tell him or you’ll spoil the surprise. (GIVE)

………………………………………………………………………………..

3. Al Pacino gave the best performance of all as the bride’s father. (STOLE)

……………………………………………………………………………….

4. When it comes to money, I saw what he was really like. (COLORS)

……………………………………………………………………………….

5. Could you explain everything about the job to the new secretary
tomorrow? (ROPES)

………………………………………………………………………………

6. I don’t wish to appear more important than you, but I have this to say.
(UPSTAGE)

………………………………………………………………………………

7. The shops are near our house. (STONE)

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8. He’s so wealthy he doesn’t even know what to do with his money.


(BURN)

………………………………………………………………………………

9. I have other, more important things to do, you know. (FRY)

……………………………………………………………………………….

10. They have quite a lot money saved for their retirement. (NEST)

………………………………………………………………………………..

11. You are going to have a difficult time finishing by six o’clock. (CUT)

………………………………………………………………………………..

12. He completely changed his opinion on the subject of tax reform. (U-
TURN)

………………………………………………………………………………..

13. Jim made a big mistake when he went into business with that crook.
(WRONG)

……………………………………………………………………………….

14. Speaking plainly and honestly, I wouldn’t dream of hiring him. (FINE)

……………………………………………………………………………….

15. I’m going to correct that misunderstanding as soon as I see her.


(RIGHT)

……………………………………………………………………………….

16. You should wait until Mike is here to defend himself, Sharon. (TRY)

……………………………………………………………………………….

17. You must let her tell her side of the story before you judge her.
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18. She managed to stay out of trouble since being released from prison.
(CLEAN)

……………………………………………………………………………..

19. Jacky Jones was accused of the robbery by a police informer. (FINGER)

……………………………………………………………………………..

20. Nobody has decided yet whether the new computer system is useful or
not. (OUT)

………………………………………………………………………………

TEST NINETEEN
1. She took a risk for the ex-convict when she got him the job with the
company she works at. (NECK)

……………………………………………………………………………….

2. In my opinion, there’s nothing else in the world to compare with the


Parthenon. (CLASS)
………………………………………………………………………………...
3. I think he knows what good manners are after your little speech today.
(THING)
………………………………………………………………………………
4. I know Liam so well that I always know what he’s thinking. (BOOK)

………………………………………………………………………………..

5. Jane always does things in the last minute. (HOUR)

………………………………………………………………………………..
6. Experience has taught me not to trust people too much. (HARD)
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7. You won’t tell anyone about it, will you? (HAT)

………………………………………………………………………………..
8. Dad got really angry when I told him about the fight. (DEEP)
………………………………………………………………………………..
9. He was shabbily dressed and a little drunk as well. (HEEL)
………………………………………………………………………………..
10. Whatever you do, don’t annoy the boss when we ask for a rise. (UP)
………………………………………………………………………………
11. She wanted to object, but she kept quiet for the sake of peace. (LIP)
……………………………………………………………………………….
12. Nobody knows for sure whether he’s stupid or just very lazy. (BONE)
………………………………………………………………………………..
13. Do you have to be good at math for this job? (GOOD)
………………………………………………………………………………..
14. Joe should have kept quiet instead of arguing with dad. (HELD)
……………………………………………………………………………….
15. It was too foggy for us to get an aerial view of Paris. (EYE)
……………………………………………………………………………….
16. You will soon see that the boss is not as unpleasant as he seems at first.
(WORSE)
………………………………………………………………………………..
17. No, I don’t hate him for what he did. (BEAR)
……………………………………………………………………………….
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18. Jane did go wrong in the past but now she has a chance to make it right
again. (CLEAN)
………………………………………………………………………………..

19. It’s perfectly obvious to all of us that they’re in love. (MILE)

…………………………………………………………………………….
20. Harry tricked me and made me pay for the whole meal. (PULLED)
……………………………………………………………………………..

TEST TWENTY
1. He likes to give the impression that he’s a perfect angel, but I know all
about his past. (WHITE)
……………………………………………………………………………….

2. She should see a doctor; she bruised herself terribly when she fell down
the stairs. (BLACK)

……………………………………………………………………………….
3. I’m not very popular with Uncle Edward at the moment. (BOOKS)
……………………………………………………………………………….

4. Jun never answers my questions. (MONTH)

………………………………………………………………………………..

5. Talking to her is useless - she doesn’t respond. (HEAD)


……………………………………………………………………………….
6. The town hall has approved the plans for the new sports centre. (GREEN)
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7. You’d better get hurry if you want to be on time for the performance.
(SKATES)

…………………………………………………………………………………

8. My boss criticized me for not keeping my deadlines. (COALS)

………………………………………………………………………………
9. For two years, the company was in a difficult position making nothing but
losses. (RIDE)
………………………………………………………………………………
10. As I expected, my designs have outdone the designs of other architects.
(COCKED)
………………………………………………………………………………
11. As a young girl, I was strongly infatuated with my teacher of Spanish.
(HAD)
……………………………………………………………………………….
12. We’d better prepare ourselves right away. They’ve arrived. (GEAR)
………………………………………………………………………………..
13. Doing two jobs is making him become stressfull all the time. (STRAIN)
……………………………………………………………………………….
14. The basic problem is lack of money. (DOWN)
……………………………………………………………………………….
15. Whatever happens I’m determined to find out the truth. (BOTTOM)
……………………………………………………………………………….
16. If we have to paint the house before your parents come to visit, we’d
better start now. (GET)
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17. After half an hour of small talk, we should talk about the important part
now. (DOWN)
……………………………………………………………………………….
18. When the waiters started to clean the tables, we knew that they wanted
us to leave. (MESSAGE)
……………………………………………………………………………….
19. I didn’t understand every detail of the lesson but I understood it
generally. (GIST)

………………………………………………………………………………..

20. Jimmy’s mother can’t stop talking about his achievements. (PRIDE)
………………………………………………………………………………...

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