Ex 1:

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. Write A, B, C or D
in the corresponding numbered boxes.
1. The cactus grows without______care.
A. much B. many C. little D. few

2. The monitor has to ______many responsibilities.

A. take on B. take up C. take through D. take down

3. The woman_______ herself so no one can recognize her.

A. shelters B. disguises C. hides D. makes

4. Samples of the new perfume were ________ to all the customers in the department center.
A. distributed B. scattered C. given D. spread

5. The launch of the man-made object in outer space in 1957 was a _____ space exploration.
A. climax B. milestone C. peak D. highlight

6. The MP3 is______. It can be carried around easily.

A. controllable B. usable C. portable D. unbreakable

7. The ink was so ________ that I could not see what was printed on the paper.
A. dull B. slight C. dim D. faint

8. We reached the _____ of the mountain after a three-hour climb.

A. peak B. summit C. height D. vertex

9. The aroma coming from the kitchen______ my appetite.

A. pleased B. created C. whetted D. thirsted

Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to

the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

10. Scientists warn of the impending extinction of many species of plants and animals.
A. irrefutable B. imminent C. formidable D. Absolute

Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to

the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

11. About 95 percent of all animals are invertebrates which can live anywhere, but most, like the
starfish and crabs, live in the ocean.
A. with backbones B. with ribs C. without ribs D. without backbones

Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes
each of the following exchanges
12. –“You look nice in your new dress." –“___________________”
A. It's nice of you to say so. B. Am I? Thanks.
C. Oh, poor me. D. I am interesting to hear that.

Ex 2:
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. Write A, B, C or D
in the corresponding numbered boxes.

1. In his drunken______ , ha ran across the road wildly and was knocked down by a car.
A. stupor B. daze C. dazzle D. vague

2. There is usually a _____ of food during the war.

A. deficiency B. shortage C. lapse D. failure

3. For most of century since it made its courtroom debut, fingerprint has enjoyed an impeccable
reputation for ______ criminals.
A. identifying B. realizing C. calling D. catching

4. Although the patient’s condition is serious, she seems to be out of ______.

A. order B. control C. danger D. place

5. The doorway is low, so ........... your head when you go in.

A. take B. mark C. mind D. attend

6. “Don't blame for him. I am _____ what has happened”.

A. in charge of B. accused of C. responsible of D. capable of

7. Our teacher said “The Second World War broke out in 1939”. Indirect speech:______, ''
A. Our teacher told us that the Second World War had broken out in 1939
B. Our teacher told that the Second world had broken out in 1939
C. Our teacher said that the Second World War broke out in 1939
D. Our teacher said us that the Second World War had broke out in 1939

8. My father is ______ business now. He hasn’t returned yet.

A. in B. on C. for D. from

9. In class Ba always listens_______to the teacher’s instruction.

A. attend B. attentive C. attentively D. attention

Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to

the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

10. His new yacht is certainly an ostentatious display of his wealth.

A. showy B. expensive C. large D. ossified

Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to

the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

11. He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the
annual meeting in May.
A. politeness B. rudeness C. measurement D. encouragement

Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes
each of the following exchanges
16. –“I don’t go out much these days” –“_______________”
A. I don’t too B. I don’t either C. Me too D. I don’t neither
Ex 3:
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. Write A, B, C or D
in the corresponding numbered boxes.

1. Annabel and Insidious 3 are not James Wan’s best movies by far and those would be _______
between any of the other sequels on air, but they are pretty incredible.
A. kiss-offs B. summings-up C. tip-offs D. toss-ups

2. What stands out from The Voice Kids is that many young children are _______ with natural talent for
music.
A. bestowed B. conferred C. endowed D. vouchsafed

3. I've got such a ______ headache that I can't concentrate on the lecture.
A. beating B. drumming C. hammering D. throbbing

4. When I got stuck in the elevator, I was scared out of my _______.

A. brains B. head C. wits D. nerves

5. Having gained a _______ victory in the general elections, they proceeded with their ambitious
programme.
A. galloping B. staunch C. landslide D. close-up

6. ‘If you implement this scheme, we shall have no choice but to go on strike.’
‘_______, we must implement the scheme.’
A. Be that as it may B. May that be as it is
C. Though it be thus D. While that be so

7. I don’t want to burden my daughter with my problems; she’s got too much _______.
A. up her sleeve B. in her mind C. in effect D. on her plate

8. I haven’t seen Jane for nearly ten years, _______ I had got married and had two children.
A. during which time B. at that point C. for that duration D. in that time

9. The inconsiderate driver was _______ for parking his vehicle in the wrong place.
A. inflicted B. harassed C. condemned D. confined

Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to

the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

10. In rural Midwestern towns of the USA, the decisions that affect most residents are made at general
assemblies in schools and churches.
A. concerts B. public libraries C. gatherings D. prayer services
Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

11. The clubs meet on the last Thursday of every month in a dilapidated palace.
A. renovated B. regenerated C. furnished D. neglected
Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes
each of the following exchanges
12. –“Have a nice weekend!” –“Thank you. ________________.”
A. Me too B. same to you C.The same to you D. The same with you