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001

̝Listening Part
1. The instructor asked, “Are you going to the dance?” The student said, “I ‘d like to, but I have to study.”
What did the student mean?
He will go.
He can’t go.
He finished his studies.
He likes to study.

2. Lt. Jones was told to report to the commander at one-fifteen. When does he have to be there?
at 1005
at 1315
at 1515
at 1615

3. You should consult your dictionary. What should you do with it?
put it on the desk
look up words in it
put a new cover on it
correct it

4. Bob has a new bench vise for his workshop. What does he use for?
for measuring lengths
for painting boards
for holding objects
for sharpening tools

5. Barbara is going to New York by plane. What is Barbara planning to do?


buy a plane
sell a plane
travel on a plane
find an old plane

6. What color is your coat?


red
wool
rain
small

7. I heard the men talking about a snack bar. What were they talking about?
a list of telephone numbers
a new medicine
a group of workers
a place to eat

8. What month comes right after July?


April
June
August
September
9. If Jack has an appointment with the dentist, what is probably the matter with him?
He has a stomachache.
He has a toothache.
His feet hurt him.
His eyes hurt him.

10. Lesson one is easier than lesson two. Which lesson is less difficult to learn?
lesson one
lesson two
They are the same.
Both are difficult.

11. Elisa asked, “What is your given name?” What name did she want to know?
your family name
your father’s name
your mother’s name
your first name

12. The clerk said, “I don’t think this suit needs any alterations.” What did the clerk mean by alterations?
cleaning
price tags
buttons
changes

13. If the teacher asks you a question, what should you do?
close the door
follow him
answer it
look at them

14. They are going to Chicago by jet. How will they get to Chicago?
They will fly.
They will walk.
They will run.
They will drive.

15. Today is Friday. I will see Mary tomorrow. When will I see Mary?
yesterday
on Saturday
with George
at the office

16. Why did Sam go to the airport?


to board the ship
to get a haircut
to see the factory
to meet his friend’s plane
17. What is a mailbox used for?
stamping packages
depositing letters
filling envelopes
collecting stamps
18. Tom was pleased with the acceleration of the car. What was he pleased with?
the ability to speed up
the color of the car
the slowing-down action
the stopping action

19. My friend lives in a spacious house. Where does he live?


in a large house
in a small house
in a crowded house
in a busy house

20. Joe bought a new horn for his car. What did he buy?
a directional light
a new headlight
a spare tire
a warning device

21. Mr. Jones said, “I hope Henry will get in touch with me.” What did Mr. Jones want Henry to do?
like him
remember him
contact him
forget him

22. Sam glanced through the book. What did he do?


He got it at a store.
He read it slowly.
He looked at it for a long time.
He read it quickly.

23. Bill said, “That wire is not insulated.” What did he mean?
The wire is not good.
The wire is not covered for protection.
The wire is not carrying electricity.
The wire is not visible.

24. Who used this book originally?


Who used this book first?
Who wants to use this book?
Who used this book frequently?
Who will be using this book?

25. How far is it to the school?


Classes begin at eight o’clock.
Only young children go to school there.
The school is three miles from here.
The school is closed for the day.
26. On Saturdays, the traffic is heavy downtown.
There are many people downtown.
Many people are walking on Saturdays.
There are many cars on the streets.
There are many lights on the streets.
27. The air in this room is invisible.
It can’t be seen.
It is cool.
It is not humid.
It is warm.
28. John noticed the crooked line.
He saw it.
He made it.
He moved it.
He cut it.

29. This metal is flexible.


It is easily bent.
It is very hard.
It is bright.
It is heavy.

30. This radio functions properly.


It plays too loudly.
It needs repair.
It’s in good condition.
It’s a cheap radio.

31. The main speaker for the convention is a famous person.


He is well known.
He is not known.
He does not know anyone.
He is a dangerous person.

32. The teacher introduced a new student to the class.


He left a new student in class.
He found a new student in class.
He registered anew student.
He presented a new student.

33. The carpenter is drilling in the board.


He is driving nails in the board.
He is making holes in it.
He is sawing the board.
He is plugging holes.

34. He hears a strange noise.


He hears a high way noise.
He hears an unfamiliar noise.
He hears a familiar noise.
He hears a low sound.
35. I am going to purchase this car.
I want to sell this car.
I will buy this car.
I will follow this car.
I have bought this car.
36. On his way home, Bill ran into John at the drugstore.
Bill called John.
Bill hurt John.
Bill telephoned John.
Bill met John.

37. The lights are blinking.


The lights are not working properly.
They are colored.
The lights are turned off completely.
They are going on and off.

38. We eat a variety of vegetables every day.


We eat different kinds of vegetables daily.
We always eat the same vegetables.
We eat vegetables with our meat every day.
We eat only one vegetable every day.

39. We were very fortunate to get tickets for the game.


There were many tickets for sale.
We were lucky to get them.
We could not get the tickets.
There were no more games.

40. Mr. James is a commercial pilot.


The airlines pay him for flying.
He flies for the Air Force.
He flies for sport.
He sells airplanes.

41. Doug is an eager worker.


He is afraid of work.
He likes to work.
He works slowly.
He is poor worker.

42. Mr. Smith looked up his friends.


He left a message for them.
He saw them on the bus.
He visited them.
He wrote them some letters.

43. I feel weak today.


I’m old.
I’m not angry.
I’m rich.
I’m not strong.
44. I’ll give you a ring some time after seven o’clock tonight.
I’ll ring the door bell.
I’ll visit you.
I’ll call on you.
I’ll telephone you.
45. Lee sent a letter to his mother.
He mailed a letter.
He and his mother sent a letter.
His mother sent him a letter.
The letter was written by his mother.

46. The student failed the examination.


He passed it easily.
He wasn’t successful.
He hasn’t taken it yet.
He cheated on it.
47. Johnson went to the post office and cashed his money order.
He got some stamps.
He deposited some money.
He mailed his money order.
He obtained some money.

48. The wire is twisted.


It is broken.
It is polished.
It is not straight.
It is insulated.

49. This sentence looks like a puzzle to me.


It looks very easy.
I solved it easily.
I don’t understand it.
It’s not too difficult.

50. Mr. Bell said, “Please give me some soap.”


He wants to sell some soap.
He wants to give me some soap.
He wants some soap from me.
He wants no soap from anyone.

51 W: What did the doctor say to you?


M: He told me to cut out smoking.
What did the doctor tell Bill?.
to quit smoking
to reduce his smoking
that he didn’t need to smoke regularly
that he could continue smoking

52. M: Suzie, would you rather go to the movies or the skating rink?
W: I like to skate, but I’d rather go to the movies.
What did she mean?
She likes roller-skating better.
She has no choice.
She prefers the movies.
She doesn’t like either one.

53. M: How is your son doing in school?


W: He is highly motivated in his studies.
What did the woman say about her son?
He is very unhappy with his studies.
He has no great interest in his studies.
He wants to change courses.
He is very interested in his studies.

54. W: Will you repair this tire for me?


M: I would replace it instead of repairing it.
What did the man mean?
He would repair it, but he wouldn’t replace it.
He wouldn’t replace or repair it.
He would replace it rather than repair it.
He would repair it and replace it.

55. You’d better put that food in the refrigerator right now.
M: Why?
W: It spoils easily.
What did the woman mean?
It will stay in good condition.
It will decay quickly.
It will be safe to eat.
It will remain unchanged.

56. M: How was your trip?


W: I had a painful experience.
What kind of an experience was it?
a happy one
an unpleasant one
an easy one
a strange one

57. W: Do you have bacon and eggs for breakfast?


M: Occasionally.
What did the man mean?
He has bacon and eggs every day.
He sometimes has bacon and eggs.
He doesn’t eat bacon and eggs.
He always has bacon and eggs.

58. W: What is the matter, Jim?


M: I am getting tired.
What did the man mean?
He is always tired.
He is never tired.
He is going to get up.
He will be tired soon.

59. W: Do you work all the time?


M: We have two breaks a day.
What is a break?
a mistake
a complaint
a visitor
a rest period

60. W: Bill, did you go to the game with John?


M: I thought I would, then I changed my mind.
What did Bill mean?
He was undecided.
He is going with John.
He decided not to go.
He went to the game.
61.If he his sweater, he wouldn’t have caught a cold.
had worn
wear
wears
wearing

62.He is in the military service.


an officer
officer
a officer
officers

63.Jones has only a few days to learn to drive.


He will need a lot of time.
He has little time left.
He has studied every day.
He has many days.

64.Clark has a lot of friends.


no
a few
many
five

65.This material can be used for camouflage.


to hide things
for firewood
to mark positions
for lumber

66.Ray has an expensive item.


a broken
a bad
a costly
a cheap

67.I like to read when I have enough time.


books
the garden
a movie
the piano

68. John spent his instead of putting it in the bank.


time
gasoline
wallet
money

69.I can’t go with you I’m busy.


that
and
but
because
70.The air traffic controller announced the arrival of the flight.
landing
captain
leaving
number

71.They have been waiting for me 5 o’clock.


during
since
between
for

72.Most people to read newspapers.


likes
like
are alike
were alike

73.John would have called the police if he the accident.


see
saw
had seen
sees

74.I was exhausted after working all day.


felling fine
active
tired
asleep
75.He finished his tape.
listened to
listens by
to listen
listening to
76. He left the office early he could do some shopping.
if
unless
that
so

77. you mind closing the window?


May
Could
If
Would

78.The name of the last month of the year is .


Winter
December
past
Saturday

79.The students are all set for the examination.


studying
not there
ready
getting ready

80.You review this lesson before you take the test.


did
had to
ought to
would

81.The conductor the train’s departure.


announced
spoke
said
told
82.He has been studying English four years.
for
since
during
until
83.The visibility was poor yesterday. I .
couldn’t see very far
didn’t have much money
was sick
made a bad grade

84.Martin wants approximately one hundred fifty dollars for that table.
He will accept between .
$50.00 and $54.00
$100.00 and $104.00
$113.00 and $117.00
$148.00 and $152.00
85.I’m going to make reservations for my trip. I’m going to .
make some fiends
have some food saved
make some money
have a seat saved

86.A sergeant is a .
private
non-commissioned officer
major
commissioned officer

87.Howard finished because he was the fastest.


last
lowest
first
slower

88.Get the red book. is on the shelf.


What
It
She
He
89.You should use your head when driving in heavy traffic.
think intelligently
turn your head often
look straight ahead
keep your head up

90.I am going to buy a new car.


for downtown
downtown
at downtown
into downtown

91.The weather is today than it was last night.


good
better
nice
best

92.You will learn more if you attention.


make
have
pay
do
93.In the U.S., conversation is proper during meals.
consider
considering
considered
considers
94. spears for weapons, the men hunted wild animals.
Will use
Use
To use
Using

95.Aircraft pilots communicate control towers.


at
for
during
with

96.Did the students a lot of homework last night?


has
had
having
have

97.Arthur will the water.


write
wash
drink
crack

98.I happy to see you today.


am
is
be
very

99.The waitress asked, “Sir, what kind of dressing would you like?”
“ ,” he answered.
Oil and vinegar
Well done
French fries
Knife and fork

100.Choose the correct sentence.


To get me work it to takes 45 minutes.
It takes me 45 minutes to get to work.
To get work it takes to me 45 minutes.
45 minutes it takes me to get to work.

002

1. Roger is going to use the scales. What does he want to do?


He wants to look at tiny particles.
He wants to stop his vehicle.
He wants to weigh something.
He wants to rule people.

2. It’s four-fifteen. What time is it?


a quarter of five
fifteen numbers before four
fifteen numbers before five
a quarter past four

3. He wants to get in touch with his instructor. What does he want to do?
forget his instructor
contact his instructor
remember his instructor
touch his instructor

4. Bill said he felt sleepy. What did he say?


He wasn’t sleepy.
He wouldn’t be able to sleep.
He was sleepy.
He couldn’t sleep.
5. Donald has a pain in his chest. Where is the chest?
right above his stomach
below his stomach
in his ankle
in his foot

6. My shirt is made of synthetic fabric. What kind of fabric is it?


colored
washed
cotton
man-made

7. Today is Wednesday. Yesterday, we went to town. When did we go?


tomorrow
with George
on Tuesday
at the office

8. I have to be in the dentist’s office at one-fifteen. When do I have to be there?


at 1002
at 1315
at 1515
at 1615

9. What color are her shoes?


red
wool
leather
small

10. Air is a mixture of gases surrounding the earth. What is air?


a blue gas
several gases together
exhaust vapors
a compound

11. Edward often uses the dictionary. What does he often do?
He eats a lot.
He uses an encyclopedia.
He has trouble finding things.
He looks up the meaning of words.

12. Joe is going to the barbershop. Why?


to get his suit pressed
to have a drink
to get a haircut
to do some shopping

13. The pilot can land now. What can the pilot do?
take a rest
bring his plane down
take off
fly faster

14. The clerk said that there were only three rooms available at the hotel. What did the clerk mean?
There were reservations for three rooms.
Three people were at the hotel.
Three rooms were ready to be used.
There were three checks at the hotel.

15. Alfred said, “They’re blinking the lights.” What did he mean?
They are turning on the lights.
They are turning the lights on and off.
They are turning off the lights.
They are watching the lights.

16. The cashier told George he could open an account. What could George do?
put some money in the bank
look at his account
take money out of his account
account for the cashier’s money
17. Gladys saw her grandfather yesterday. Whom did she see?
her mother’s brother
her father who is 90
her brother’s father
her mother’s father
18. Ralph spent a great deal of time in the south. How much time did he spend there?
none
little
a lot
very little

19. If we are having a thundershower, what are we having?


a bath
a harvest
a summer day
a storm

20. They are going to Houston by jet. How will they go to Houston?
They will fly.
They will walk.
They will drive.
They will run.

21. If the doctor asks a question, what should you do?


close the door
follow him
look at them
answer it

22. What month comes right before May?


August
June
April
September
23. John walked quite a distance. How far did he walk?
a long way
not very far
a few stops
a short run

24. Clarence is a sergeant. What is he?


a private
a non-commissioned officer
a commissioned officer
a major

25. Why did Ellen go to the station?


to meet her friend’s plane
to get her hair cut
to see the factory
to catch the train
26. Charles has wanted to go to Chicago for a long time, but he was never able to.
He went to Chicago a long time ago.
He has never had the opportunity to go.
He never did care to go there.
He has lived in Chicago before.
27. Today’s lecture ought to be heard by everybody.
Everybody should hear today’s lecture.
Everybody needn’t hear today’s lecture.
Everybody has heard the lecture today.
The lecture will be delivered by everybody.

28. Occasionally, John becomes irritated with his friends.


He goes to parties with his friends.
He rates his friends carefully.
He jokes with his friends.
He becomes annoyed with his friends.

29. At the last minute, the colonel cancelled the meeting.


He called about it.
He called it off.
He called for it.
He called in for it.

30. Keep your eyes on the road.


Look off the road.
Watch the road closely.
Stay away from the road.
Close your eyes carefully.

31. Tom is a very neat person.


He always works very hard.
He is always sick.
He is always very clean.
He is always very strange.

32. The weather was cloudy yesterday morning, but it cleared up last night.
The weather got worse yesterday.
The clouds went away last night.
It was clear yesterday.
It was cloudy last night.

33. John said that he dreaded going to the dentist.


He had to go to the dentist.
He liked going to the dentist.
He feared going to the dentist.
He wanted to pay the dentist.

34. This wristwatch is old.


It is not warm.
It is not new.
It has been sold.
It is made of gold.
35. My room faces Madison Avenue.
It looks out on Madison Avenue.
It is near Madison Avenue.
It is across from Madison Avenue.
It is away from Madison Avenue.
36. The electrician fixed my radio in one hour.
He repaired the radio.
He listened to the radio for an hour.
He replaced the radio.
He cleaned the radio.

37. Robert failed his last examination.


He made a high score.
He missed a few questions.
He received help on the examination.
His score was unsatisfactory.

38. The students made up their minds to go to the party.


They decided to attend the party.
They did not worry about the party.
They could not decide about going.
They are not going to the party.

39. That instrument panel is very important. It is on the left.


The panel is on the left of the instrument.
The instrument panel on the left is useless.
The instrument panel is not on the left.
The panel on the left is very useful.

40. Mr. Brown called a taxi company and asked, “Can you send a cab to my hotel?” The clerk said,
“Right away, Sir.”
They could not send a cab.
They would send a cab immediately.
They did not understand the address.
They didn’t know when to send the cab.

41. The carpenter was always on time for work.


He never came late.
He was tardy.
He was usually late.
He was absent.

42. He flies quite well.


He has stopped flying.
He flies very fast.
He flies when he is well.
He flies very well.
43. We always enjoy reading the local news.
We enjoy the international news.
We enjoy the editorials.
We enjoy the newspaper staff.
We enjoy the news of our city.
44. The hotel rooms are expensive.
The rooms are costly.
The rooms are large.
The rooms are pretty.
The rooms are decorated.
45. The merchandise is on sale.
It is to be sold at a higher price.
It is already sold.
It is being sold for limited time.
It is reduced in price.

46. John must go to the dentist today.


He could go.
He may go.
He has to go.
He should go.

47. The physical training made him very tired at the end of the day.
He became hopeful.
He became satisfied.
He became exhausted.
He became happy.

48. The students checked their baggage before getting on the plane.
They fixed their baggage.
They found their baggage.
The turned in their baggage.
They sold their baggage.

49. Mr. Jones tried out the car on the highway.


He rented it.
He tested it.
He bought it.
He lent it.

50. I am used to drinking coffee for breakfast.


I always drink coffee.
I do not like coffee.
I am accustomed to drinking coffee.
I never drink coffee.
51. W: What did you give your grandson when you saw him?
M: A coin.
What did the man give to his grandson?
a loan
a dollar bill
a quarter
a stamp

52. M: Hand me that tool over there.


W: What do you need to do?
M: I have to tighten this bolt.
What tool does he need?
a wrench
the scissors
a file
the hammer

53. M: Hello, is Ruth there?


W: Hold the phone.
What does she want the man to do?
wait a minute
take the telephone line
open the telephone book
hang up the phone

54. W: Are you hungry?


M: Yes, I’d like some dinner.
What would the man like to do?
eat a big meal
drink something hot
eat a piece of candy
eat something light

55. M: Did you send the student to Mr. Johnson’s office?


W: Yes, I hope he went to the right room.
Which room did she want the student to go to?
the large room
the wrong room
the room on the left
the correct room

56. W: What are you looking for, Tim?


M: A thermometer.
What does he want to measure?
humidity
atmospheric pressure
temperature
wind velocity

57. W: How you like your watch?


M: Its accuracy varies.
What does he say about his watch?
He has a very good watch.
He doesn’t wear it.
It doesn’t keep good time.
It is too tight.

58. W: What shall I do now?


M: Turn off the faucet.
What should the woman do?
let the water run
stop the flow of water
make the water run more
change the faucet

59. W: What kind of climate does your country have?


M: We average about 80% of humidity.
What kind of climate does his country have?
windy
hot and dry
cool
very damp

60. M: How is the weather where you are?


W: We are having beautiful weather this February, but a month ago we had snow.
When did they have snow?
in March
in December
every month
in January

61.Did Bart see Alice last night? Yes, Alice by Bart.


was saw
had seen
was seen
did see
62.Select the correct sentence.
Can you tell me where the post office is?
Can you tell me where is the post office?
Can you tell me the post office is where?
Where the post office is you can tell me?

63.Jim’s conduct was good.


hearing
behavior
health
speech

64.I think Harry will choose the correct answer.


select
approve
avoid
attract

65.I can’t go with you I am busy.


although
because
and
whether
66.I like to read when I have time.
horses
the piano
books
the garden

67.We got the repairman our television last week.


fixed
fixes
to fix
was fixing

68.I have been in the Language School six weeks.


for
since
while
to

69.The trouble by the mechanic.


was located
located
was locating
was to locate

70.The doctor will see you as soon as he .


could
possible
will be able
can

71.Tom abandoned his car when he had the accident.


held on to
left
took
repaired

72.We welcome the New Year a lot of noise.


for
with
on
by

73.This device is used for drilling metal.


polishing
making holes in
ordering
fastening parts to

74.John was English yesterday.


studied
studies
studying
has studied
75.How tea do you drink every day?
many
lots of
much
cups of
76.Don performed his mission satisfactorily.
assignment
pleasure
situation
message

77.”Do you ever go to the movies?” “No, I go there.”


seldom
often
usually
ever

78.The brakes need .


adjustable
adjusting
adjusted
adjust

79.When the teacher came into the room, I .


talking
am talking
can talk
was talking

80.If I had more time, I him a letter.


have written
would write
wrote
will have written

81.Would you mind if I turned on the TV?


leave
know
believe
care

82.They will have holiday work next Monday.


at
from
about
in

83.In this book the author narrates most of the important historical events.
avoids
inquires about
accepts
tells about
84.This kind of weather is typical for this part of the country.
abnormal
reasonable
usual
dependable
85.How far is it to school?
The school is three miles from here.
Classes begin at eight o’clock.
Only young children go to school here.
The school is closed for the day.

86.The name of the last month of the year is .


cold
Saturday
past
December

87.Select the correct sentence.


I should take to town which bus?
Should I take which bus to town?
Which bus should I take to town?
Which should I take bus to town?

88.I’d like to have this suit at your special price.


to clean and to press
cleaned and pressed
cleaning and pressing
cleans and presses

89.Hart and Schaffner since two o’clock.


are waiting here
wait here
has waited here
have waited here

90.The teacher is sitting her desk.


in
to
with
at

91.Either he she is planning to attend the meeting.


and
but
with
or

92.Select the correct sentence.


Accidents are a constant worry for the commander.
Accidents are for the commander a constant worry.
For the commander are a constant worry accidents.
A constant worry are accidents for the commander.
93.He had to leave early, so he wait for us.
shall not
couldn’t
wasn’t
hadn’t
94.When you are talking on the telephone, the operator sometimes interrupts you.
connects
cuts in on
listens
overcharges

95.This plane differs from that one in two ways.


be the same as
out-speeds
is unlike
contacts

96.Houston is an important port city in Texas.


city with a harbor
university
city near a creek
tourist attraction

97.A pilot must hold the stick .


firmly
firming
firmed
firm

98.Harry thinks that he next month.


had gone
has gone
might go
went

99.American food tastes when one gets used to it.


better
very best
more good
more better

100.He told his son to turn on the TV if he .


should want
would want
want
wanted to
003

1. What month comes right after July?


April
June
August
September

2. What color is your coat?


red
wool
rain
small

3. Lt. Jones was told to report to the commandant at one fifteen. When does he have to be there?
1003
1315
1515
1615

4. What is the name of the last month of the year?


cold
past
December
Saturday

5. What country is located north of the United States?


Canada
Asia
Europe
South America

6. Every man should read this book. Who should read this book?
some men
one man
two men
all men

7. They are going to Chicago by jet plane. How will they go to Chicago?
They will fly.
They will walk.
They will run.
They will drive.

8. Today is Friday. I will see Mary tomorrow. When will I see Mary?
yesterday
with George
on Saturday
at the office
9. The pilot can land now. What can the pilot do?
take a rest
bring his plane down
take off
fly faster

10. Edward often uses the dictionary. What does Edward do?
He reads regulations.
He works with machines.
He uses recipes.
He looks up words.

11. Why did Sam go to the airport?


to board the ship
to meet his friend’s plane
to get a haircut
to see the factory

12. Why is Joe going to the barbershop?


to get his suit pressed
to have a drink
to get a hair cut
to do some shopping

13. Who is a Sergeant?


a non-commissioned officer
a private
a commissioned officer
a major

14. Practically all American homes have radios. How many homes have radios?
every one of them
most of them
several of them
lots of them

15. I have a lot of time. What is the meaning of “a lot of”?


much
few
some
several

16. What kind of blade makes the helicopter rise into the air?
a swinging blade
a vibrating blade
a jumping blade
a revolving blade
17. John goes to a technical school. What does he study?
languages
flowers
machines
animals
18. Water can be changed into steam by heating. What do we mean by change?
transformed
translated
composed
transposed

19. Billy starts football practice every afternoon at six o’clock. When does he begin?
at 6 a.m.
in the mornings
at 6 p.m.
at night

20 Joe said, “What is the width of this room?” What did Joe want to know?
the temperature
the size
the name
the color

21. I want to try on this shirt. What do I want to do?


put the shirt on
buy the shirt
check the price
find another like it

22. The car is in very good shape. What is the meaning of “very good shape”?
fast speed
broken
excellent condition
pretty color

23. Joe quit working after sunset. When did Joe quit?
after sitting down
after the sun went down
after the sun came up
during sunrise

24. John always reads the sports section in the newspaper. What does he read about?
new cars and houses
international news
baseball and football
the comic strips

25. “What time did you get up?” Bill asked. What did he ask?
what time you ate breakfast
what time you dressed
what time you opened your eyes
what time you got out of bed
26. The sky was overcast before the storm.
It was very warm.
I couldn’t see the sun.
It was windy.
I couldn’t see the ground.
27. These shoes fit me.
They are too big.
They are too small.
They are the wrong color.
They are the correct size.
28. Joseph cancelled his appointment.
He called it off.
He called for it.
He called about it.
He called in for it.

29. The material of your suit is the same as mine.


The size is the same.
The color is similar.
Mine is different from yours.
The cloths are alike.

30. The students are already eating lunch.


They have not eaten yet.
They are eating now.
They have to eat quickly.
They were late for lunch.

31. John ought to go to a doctor today.


He must go to a doctor today.
He should go to a doctor.
He couldn’t got to a doctor.
He won’t go to a doctor.

32. Air is dense at sea level.


The air is thin.
The air is thick.
The air is hot.
The air is cool.

33. I don’t have many pencils.


I don’t have any pencils.
I have a few pencils.
I don’t have much use for pencils.
I have a lot of pencils.

34. This blue suit is more expensive than the gray one.
The gray suit is cheaper.
The blue suit is cheaper.
They are the same price.
The green suit is the cheapest.
35. The new student is nervous.
He is perfectly normal.
He is quite happy.
He is very lonesome.
He is somewhat tense.
36. This woman has raised six children.
She plans to have six children.
Her children are sick.
She stays with sick children.
She has six children that are grown up.

37. The student bought an inexpensive dictionary.


The dictionary was small.
The dictionary cost a great deal.
The dictionary did not cost much.
The dictionary was large.

38. The main speaker for the convention is a famous person.


He is well known.
He is not known.
He does not know anyone.
He is a dangerous person.

39. Bob is leaving soon.


He is arriving very shortly.
His departure was cancelled.
He is departing in a short time.
He is coming today.

40. He is looking at the newspaper now.


He is reading the newspaper.
He is searching for the newspaper.
He was reading the newspaper.
He is looking for the newspaper.

41. John would rather have a red car.


John won a red car.
John will race a red car.
John often refers to his red car.
John prefers a red car.

42. The story about Phillip Noland is fictional.


It is imaginary.
It is popular.
It is boring.
It is favorable.

43. Lt. Jones is a very cautious pilot.


He is a careful pilot.
He is a negligent pilot.
He is a nervous pilot.
He is a careless pilot.
44. Mrs. Jones saw a light in the distance.
She saw a light in town.
She saw a light far away.
She saw a light at the station.
She saw a light nearby.
45. Visiting American homes gives you an opportunity to speak English.
You have to speak English.
You enjoy speaking English.
You have a chance to speak English.
You like to speak English.

46. John usually goes to bed at eleven o’clock.


He normally goes to bed at eleven.
He always goes to bed at eleven.
He never goes to bed at eleven.
He seldom goes to bed at eleven.
47. The needle moved to the left when the tank was empty.
The gasoline tank stayed full.
The empty tank was on the left.
The left-hand indicator had no needle.
The indicator showed an empty tank.

48. The wires were hidden between the walls.


You could see the wires.
The wires were in front of the walls.
You could not see the wires.
The wires were outside the walls.

49. I sometimes have bacon and eggs for breakfast.


I have bacon and eggs every day.
I don’t have bacon and eggs every day.
I like bacon and eggs in the evening.
Occasionally I have bacon and eggs.

50. They are very fond of chicken and French fries.


They don’t like chicken and French fries.
They bought some chicken and French fries.
They like chicken and French fries.
They don’t care for them too much.

51. W: How many apples are on the table?


M: There are only five, I think.
How many apples did the man say are on the table?
Because she wanted to eat them.
five
twenty-five
They were on the table.

52. W: Are you hungry?


M: I’d like some dinner.
What would the man like to do?
eat a piece of candy
eat something light
eat something different
eat a compete meal

53. M: How is the weather in Miami today?


W: The sun is shining and the sky is clear.
What did the woman say about the weather?
The weather is bad.
The sky is clear.
The day is cloudy.
The wind is blowing.

54. M: What do you need to finish your work?


W: I need some paste.
What does the woman need?
She needs some work.
She needs some sticky material.
She needs some tape.
She needs some note paper.
55. W: How are the prices of that hotel?
M: The rates are very reasonable.
What did the man say about the rates?
The rates are too high.
The rates are too low.
The rates are fair.
The rates are unreasonable.

56. W: You don’t look like you feel good.


M: I have a pain in my arm.
What did the man say?
His arm hurts.
He feels good.
His arm is weak.
He feels numb.

57. M: Why are Mr. and Mrs. Smith so excited?


W: They rescued their child.
What did the woman say about Mr. and Mrs. Smith?
They couldn’t find their child.
They rested with their child.
They saved their child.
They looked for their child.

58. W: Well, Bill, I see you‘re reading my latest book. How do you like it?
M: I think it is very boring.
What did the man say about the book?
It is very short.
It is not interesting.
It is colorful.
It is not accurate.

59. W: When did Mrs. Jones retire?


M: She retired after working for 20 years.
What does the man mean?
Mrs. Jones was tired after 20 years.
Mrs. Jones stopped working after 20 years.
Mrs. Jones stopped working for 20 years.
Mrs. Jones tried to work for 20 years.

60. M: Why do you usually eat at this cafe?


W: I like to eat here because it never closes.
What did the woman say about the café?
The coffee is good.
The café is always open.
The café is close to the office.
The food is good.
61.Walking past this sign is dangerous.
allowed
prohibited
hazardous
marvelous

62.The highways in some states are very narrow.


poor
long
not wide
not nice

63.Can you tell me where the base is?


Where is the base located?
What is the base for?
Where are you going?
Where are you now?

64.Do you have a sufficient amount of gas to make the trip?


Do you have an extra amount of gas?
Do you have enough gas?
Do you have some high-power gas?
Do you have another tank of gas/

65.Which one of these is not a liquid?


milk
water
ice
blood

66.Mrs. Jones gave the boy some pills. What did she give him?
medicine
books
candy
clothing

67.When shall we meet you?


at the barracks
any time after 6:00
Yes, we shall.
Yes, we have met.

68.Should we hurry and finish our homework before dinner?


Yes, we can.
Yes, we may.
Yes, we could.
Yes, we ought to.

69.Do they still live in San Antonio?


Yes, they visit there frequently.
No, they have.
No, they don’t anymore.
Yes, they moved yesterday.
70.What did your roommate put on for the party?
He left at 8:00.
He went with a friend.
He wore a dark suit.
He went to the Officer’s Club.

71.Did you help her make up her mind?


Yes, I decided for myself.
Yes, I helped her decide.
Yes, I minded about the maid.
Yes, I looked for a new sign.

72.Which one of the following sentences is incorrect?


He said me the time.
He said he was hungry.
He told this friend to come in.
He told Lt. Jones that he would be late.
73.Are you comfortable in this room?
Yes, I came for the table.
Yes, this room is too cold.
Yes, there are four tables here.
Yes, I am at ease.

74.Was the room crowded at the party?


No, there wasn’t much food.
Yes, the party was in the blue room.
Yes, there were too many people.
No, I don’t think he came to the party.
75.________ was very cold last night.
There
It
Their
Where

76.Do you have any money? Yes, I have _______.


it
her
any
some

77.Most factory workers live in the city, and most farmers live in the ________.
streets
houses
factories
country

78.He just finished an experiment. It was one of _______ most successful experiments.
her
it
him
his

79.A climate which is dry is ______ .


not damp
not hot
not cold
not windy

80.The answer we get in an addition problem is the _______ .


quotient
product
subtraction
sum

81.My brother ________ a brand new car now.


has drive
is
be driving
drives

82.Turn the knob to the ________ position. If you don’t, the machine will keep running.
“off”
“on”
“drain”
“high”

83.John sure _______ the work.


messing up
mess up
to mess
messed up
84.I have been studying English ________ two hours.
at
for
in
since
85.He bought some toothpaste, but he didn’t ________ any soap.
buy
bought
buying
to buy

86.Parents have a great _______ to their children.


responsibility
responsible
responsive
responsing

87.I am sorry, but I didn’t have _______ time to prepare my lessons last night.
any
many
a few
no

88.A loose filling _______ be taken care of at once.


don't
has
didn’t should
should

89.I _______ to smoke cigarettes but finally stopped.


use
used
am used
was used

90.I need to go to the dentist. I must make _______ .


a checkup
an agreement
a date
an appointment

91.Many people can’t pay high prices to have work done. By this we mean they _______ .
can’t afford it
need it done soon
paid high prices
pat later

92.Joe took a prescription to the drugstore for ________ .


a uniform
a small loaf of bread
a blue suit
medicine
93.When someone says they are all set, they _______ .
are ready
have the clock timed
want to eat
are sitting down
94.”Are you the kind of person I can count on?”
“Of course, I ________ .”
can add
know my numbers
can learn everybody’s name
am dependable

95.I hope that by this time next month the contract _______ .
sign
will sign
will have signed
will have been signed

96.That soldier fights _______ of all.


courageously
more courageously
the most courageously
as courageously

97.If you had come earlier, you _______ her.


will see
would see
would have seen
saw

98.This contract is ________ than the previous one.


satisfactory
in a satisfactory manner
more satisfactory
the most satisfactory

99.David asked Ruth for a date. In this case, a date is _______ .


a kind of fruit
an engagement ring
a social engagement
a disagreement

100.Jack is interested in racing but Mary doesn’t like it. Jack likes _______ .
to compete in school subjects
to watch horses run competitively
a group of people
weight lifting

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1. John goes to the park on Wednesday of every week. When does he go to the park?
Wednesday
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday

2. What month comes right after July?


April
June
August
September

3. What country is located south of the United States?


Asia
Mexico
Europe
South America

4. What is the name of the last month of the year?


31 days
New Year’s
12 months
December
5. If the teacher asks a question, what should you do?
erase it
answer it
translate it
copy it

6. Every man should read this book. Who should read this book?
certain men
one man
no men
all men

7. The pilot can land now. What can the pilot do?
take a rest
bring his plane down
take off
fly faster

8. Today is Friday. I will see Mary tomorrow. When will I see Mary?
the day after tomorrow
the day before yesterday
Thursday
on Saturday

9. The sun was shining and the sky was clear. How was the sky?
The sky was clear.
The weather was bad.
The weather was covered with clouds.
The wind was blowing.

10. Edward often uses the dictionary. What does Edward do?
solves math problems
draws maps
reads electronics diagrams
looks up words

11. Why did Sam go to the airport?


to meet his friend’s plane
on the civilian side
by taxi
to see the factory

12. How far is it to the school?


three miles
a high school
a two-story building
nine months

13. Susan went to the zoo yesterday. What did she see there?
factories
animals
schools
reservations

14. John is planning for a long flight. What is he planning for?


a fight
a night
a flight
a light

15. Mary doesn’t like this jacket because one sleeve is too long. What is too long?
the sheet
the screen
the shirt
the sleeve

16. The theater was loaded with people. How was the theater?
crowded
seated
empty
half filled
17. That woman can lift very heavy objects. How would you describe her?
meek
strong
lazy
disloyal
18. The trip was made over bumpy roads. What kind of road were they?
rough
comfortable
long
hot

19. This fruit grows on a vine. Where does it grow?


underwater
on a tree
on a vine
underground

20. My friend works every day except Sunday. How many days does he work?
forty-eight
eight
seven
six

21. John would rather have a hamburger than a hotdog. What would he prefer?
both
neither
a hot dog
a hamburger

22. John ate some dessert at noon. What did he eat?


chicken noodle soup
rare roast beef
apple pie
boiled rice

23. The military is very concerned about this student. How does the military feel about him?
indifferent
interested
upset
wonderful

24. This student works independently of others. How does he work?


with the cooperation of others
with no assistance
without stopping
with consideration of others

25. You should study your lesson in advance. When should you study your lesson?
one day after class
two days after class
before class
during class
26. I hear an aircraft.
I listen to a tape.
I hear a plane.
I hear a car.
I see a train.
27. Take your time.
Don’t hurry.
Take ten cents.
Take your tin cup.
Take yours and mind.

28. I am making the coffee now.


I’m buying it.
I’m sharing it.
I’m preparing it.
I’m comparing it.

29. My friend felt sick yesterday.


He feels sick.
He felt sick.
He was sick when he fell.
He found me sick.

30. He was getting tired from walking all afternoon.


He was in training.
He was becoming sick.
He was bored.
He was becoming tired.

31. This pencil is like that one.


One pencil is better.
One pencil is smaller.
The pencils are alike.
The pencils are different.

32. The doctor says that I have the flu.


I have influenza.
I have something new.
I was told what to do.
I need to fly more.

33. Jack asked, “Do you enjoy fishing?” Tom replied, “Yes, it is my favorite sport.”
Jack enjoys fishing.
Tom enjoys fishing.
Tom doesn’t fish for pleasure.
Jack doesn’t fish.

34. He thought about buying the book.


He bought the book.
He taught the book.
He looked for the book.
He was thinking about buying it.
35. This metal can be bent easily into any shape.
It is flexible.
It is rigid.
It can’t be twisted.
It can be soldered.
36. Air can be expanded.
Air can be spent.
Air can be heated.
Its volume will be decreased.
Its volume may be increased.

37. The student is confused by all the names.


He is very alert.
He is used to them.
He does not remember them.
He knows all the names.

38. You should never skip class.


You shouldn’t miss class.
You shouldn’t be in class today.
You shouldn’t attend class.
You should never go to class.

39. The mechanic is feeling a little blue today.


He is touching something.
He is feeling a color.
He is feeling sad.
He is wearing blue clothing.

40. Joe always obeyed his father.


Joe remembered his father.
Joe did what his father said.
Joe disobeyed his father.
Joe’s father was always gone.

41. John was too late to catch the bus.


John caught the bus.
John made the bus too.
John missed the bus.
John usually rode the bus.

42. I expect Joe will go to the party.


Joe will not go.
Joe doesn’t think he’ll go.
I think Joe will go.
Everyone bet Joe will go.

43. Phillip has just a little bit of money.


He has only money.
He has only a small amount of money.
He usually has a little money.
He never has a little money.
44. The motor sometimes gets overheated.
The motor cools off too fast.
The motor becomes too hot.
The motor runs too slow.
The motor uses too much oil.
45. You must make your students study.
You must study.
You must have the students study.
You must study with the students.
Your students may study.

46. The instructor is listening and is not talking.


He is letting the students speak.
He is lecturing.
He is talking to the students.
He is talking too much.

47 Joe needs to visit the dentist for treatment of his tooth.


Joe could not go to the dentist.
The dentist might visit Joe.
Joe needs a new tooth.
Joe should go to the dentist.

48. I have a date with my girlfriend this afternoon.


I have a business appointment.
I have a social appointment.
I have a medical appointment.
I don’t know the date today.

49. He had hardly any money with him.


He had mostly paper money.
He had mostly coins.
He had lots of money with him.
He had very little money with him.

50. Tom said, “I’ll write twice a week on my trip.”


He will write twice on his trip.
He would write twice a day.
He would not write the second week.
He promised to write two times each week.
51. M: Where was Joe yesterday at noon?
W: He went to the barbershop.
Why did Joe go to the barbershop?
at twelve sharp
in the shopping center
to get a haircut
to do some shopping

52. W: Sergeant Brown, where are you going in such a hurry?


M: I am going to the club for dinner.
Where will Sergeant Brown eat?
the commissary
the non-commissioned officer’s club
the officer’s club
the PX

53. M: Our friends are going to Chicago next month.


W: Yes, I know. This morning they told me they are going by jet plane.
How will the friends get to Chicago?
They will fly.
this morning
first-class
They’ll make reservations.

54. W: Where did Captain Murphy go?


M: He went to the headquarters. He has to report to the Commandant at three fifteen.
When does the captain have to be there?
1615
1450
1350
1515

55. M: Have you noticed anything unusual about the moon tonight?
W: Yes, there is a ring around it.
What does the woman see?
a star
a rectangle
a circle
a wall

56. How do you like Anne’s new winter hat?


M: It is nice, and it is the brightest red I have seen.
What did the man say about the hat?
It’s warm.
It’s red.
It’s small.
It’s wool.

57. M: Were Don’s parents happy to meet his fiancée?


W: Yes, they were delighted to meet her.
Who was Don’s parents glad to meet?
Don’s son
the wife of Don
Don’s daughter
the girl Don will marry

58. W: Are the crops going to be good this year?


M: Yes, they should be, because we’ve had an excellent combination of rain and sunshine.
What are the woman and man talking about?
a good supply of fresh fish
a good supply of copper and iron
a good supply of wheat and vegetables
a good supply of beef cattle and sheep

59. M: Did your friend live after his terrible traffic accident?
W: I haven’t gone to the hospital today, but I heard that he made it okay.
What did the woman hear about her friend?
He caused the accident.
He survived the accident.
He avoided the accident.
He died because of the accident.

60. M: What would you do if one of your friends told you he didn’t like the color of your hair?
W: I would probably ignore him.
What did the woman mean?
She would not pay any attention.
She would argue with him.
She would follow his advice.
She would wash her hair.

61.The weather in Houston is humid. It is _______ .


damp
cold
dry
windy

62.Mary won’t be here, and John won’t be here _______ .


too
neither
likely
either

63.He is _______ working for that company.


yet
still
rather
soon

64.He is flying better now than he ________ before.


flyed
flied
flew
flown

65. A thermostat ________ the room temperature.


regulates
causes
requires
installs
66.Push the switch in, ________ you will damage the machine.
otherwise
since
other words
however

67.Hot air ________ from the ground.


rising
rise
rises
risen

68.The Indians hunted buffalo, ________ spears for weapons.


use
using
used
were using

69.I took my clothes off and put ________ my pajamas.


on
near
with
in

70.This new book has some interesting ________ .


times
stairs
stories
prices

71.Frank enjoyed ________ at the new catalog.


to look
looked
look
looking

72.”Will we have class tomorrow?”


”No, we _________ .”
will
may
wouldn’t
won’t

73.”Were the students in the classroom when teacher came in?”


“Yes, they were in the room when the teacher ________ .”
left
spoken
entered
called

74.The owner of the restaurant was well known. He was _______ .


sad
fat
poor
famous

75.This plane does not travel ________ that one.


more faster than
fast
faster
as fast as

76.John went to Dallas by plane. He went _______ .


with a plane
by the plane
on a plane
to the plane

77.The post office is straight ahead. The post office is ________ .


to your left
behind you
very close
in front of you

78.”Listen! I think the telephone ________ .”


would ring
rung
was ringing
is ringing

79.Did you enjoy ________ all over the world?


travel
to travel
traveling
traveled
80.If I had the money, I _______ some new clothes now.
buy
will buy
would buy
had been buying

81.If something is wrong with your recorder. It is ________ .


O.K.
in good shape
in bad condition
not expensive
82.When you inflate an automobile tire, you ________ .
remove the tire
put air in it
stop the leak
change the tire

83.Robert told Mark to meet him at the drugstore at seven-fifteen.


They will meet at _______ .
a quarter after seven
a quarter to eight
half past seven
seven sharp
84.Mary said, “Hold the phone.” The person she was talking to ________ .
waited a minute
took the telephone line
put in another dime
pressed down the receiver

85.If you get a bargain, you ________ .


buy an item at a reduced price
pay too much money for something
buy poor merchandise
buy better merchandise

86.Sometimes I go shopping.
Usually
Occasionally
Seldom
Often

87.Harry performed his mission satisfactorily.


pleasure
situation
assignment
message

88.The mechanic fixed Joe’s car in one hour.


He repaired the car.
He looked over the car.
He painted the car.
He registered the car.

89.Can we arrange to be at her house by nine o’clock?


Can we plan to be there by nine?
Can we cancel his appointment?
Can your friend be there by nine?
Can you get a range at her house?

90.Which word best describes the sun at 1200 hours on a clear day?
dull
bright
cold
hazy

91.”Will Alice have a vacation?”


Yes, she has.
Yes, she did.
Yes, she can.
Yes, she will.
92.”When does Charles study?”
Yes, he does.
In his room.
At night.
With his friend.
93.”Have John and Mary gone to New York?”
Yes, they have.
Yes, they go.
Yes, they do.
Yes, they must.

94.”Where can I get some medicine?”


“_________”
At the drug store.
Your can if you’re sick.
No, I don’t want any.
I buy a lot of medicine.

95.What should you do if you have a serious illness?


go to town
go on sick call
try to cure yourself
go to a movie

96.”Why did he call you?”


“_________”
Yes, he did.
Last night at 9:00.
He calls me by my first name.
Because he wanted me to study with him.

97.You would like to borrow a pencil. Which of the following is the correct request?
Would I borrow your pencil?
Must I borrow your pencil?
May I borrow your pencil?
Should I borrow your pencil?

98.Which one of the following sentences is correct?


My car is as old as yours.
My car is yours old as.
My car old is as yours.
My car old as is yours.

99.”What places do you want to visit in the U.S.?”


“________”
Yes, I want to visit the U.S.
Yes, I want to visit the U.S. next year.
I want to learn English there.
I want to visit New York and Chicago.

100.”Do we get on the bus at this corner?”


“________”
No, you can get on the bus at this corner.
Yes, you get on the bus at the corner.
Yes, I can’t get a bus at this corner.
Yes, he gets on the bus at the next corner.

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1. What color is your coat?
black
wool
plastic
small

2. There was a ring around the moon. What was around the moon?
a box
a hat
a circle
a wall

3. What month comes right after October?


April
June
November
September

4. Allen goes to the park on Monday of every week. When does he go to the park?
Tuesday
Monday
Thursday
Friday

5. Miss Lewis has to be at the airport by two-twenty. When does she have to be there?
1520
1320
1420
2220

6. What is the name of the last month of the year?


cold
past
December
Saturday

7. What body of water is located west of the United States?


the Pacific Ocean
the Caribbean Sea
Lake Michigan
the Gulf of Mexico

8. Everybody should get plenty of rest. Who should get rest?


some people
most people
two people
all people

9. The group of boys saw the steep descent from the distance. What did they see?
a slope
a lake
a plane
a ski

10. The pump supplies fuel under pressure. What does the pump do?
It mixes fuel.
It measures fuel.
It checks fuel.
It delivers fuel.

11. What are brakes used for?


stopping cars
breaking stones
turning wheels
draining water

12. The base of the lamp was clean. What was clean?
the lamp shade
the lowest part
the light bulb
the cord

13. Where do you take your dirty clothes?


to the kitchen
to the laundry
to the bookstore
to the skating rink

14. The student left his books in a booth in a restaurant. Where are the books?
in the kitchen
at the cash register
on the counter
in the seating area

15. Aren’t those two students alike?


Yes, I like them.
Yes, they are friends.
Yes, they look the same.
Yes, they will go on a trip.

16. Mary wants to serve in the hospital. What does she want to do in the hospital?
buy some medicine
see a doctor
get a private room
give some help
17. Ted wants to see the headline. What will he do?
go to a race
report to the commander
watch a parade
read a newspaper
18. What is a blinking light?
a light that burns steadily
very bright light
a dim light
a light that turns on and off

19. John wanted to know the shape of the box. What did he want to know?
the size of the box
the form of the box
the color of the box
the make of the box

20. Tom lives in a residential area. Where does he live?


in a shopping center
in an area of private homes
in a large motel
in a small apartment house

21. How do you check the performance of a new car?


by looking at it
by driving it
by paying for it
by repairing it

22. Will this plane be delayed?


Yes, it will be early.
No, it won’t be late.
Yes, it came yesterday.
No, it is a private plane.

23. How much change do you have?


I have several coins.
I weigh 150 pounds.
I have eaten 4 times today.
I have changed rooms many times.

24. Would you like to revise this paper?


Yes, I would like to correct it.
Yes, I would like to destroy it.
Yes, I like the size of the paper.
Yes, I bought the paper to use here.

25. Didn’t he used to smoke?


No, he won’t be smoking soon.
No, he isn’t getting used to smoking.
Yes, he uses cigarettes when he smokes.
Yes, but he doesn’t smoke now.
26. Edward, take charge of the class.
Control the class.
Leave the class.
Study the class.
Dismiss the class.
27. It seems to be snowing.
It looks like it is snowing.
It is snowing outside.
It will be snowing.
Sit might snow.

28. I will attempt to call you tonight.


I won’t call you.
I’m sure that I’ll call.
I will call tomorrow night.
I’ll try to call.

29. I assume you are going to the dance tonight.


I want you to go.
I don’t want you to go.
I believe you will go.
I think you can’t dance.

30. Some vending machines are automatic.


They are reliable.
They work by themselves.
They are popular.
They are very large.

31. John received additional money for his trip.


He didn’t get any money.
He got extra money.
He got just enough money.
He didn’t get enough money.

32. Jack is on vacation this week.


He is not working.
He is sick.
He is out of town.
He is moving his family.

33. He’s lost his balance.


He lost his money.
He lost his ball.
He fell down.
He walked down the steps.

34. Bob is unable to drive his car to work.


He is a good driver.
He is a careful driver.
He drives to work.
He can’t drive to work.
35. Bill wakes up at seven a.m.
He stops sleeping at seven.
He is asleep at seven.
He eats at seven.
He takes a bath at seven.
36. Tom has a good academic record.
He is a good driver.
He is a good swimmer.
He is a good father.
He is a good student.

37. Helen was bored with the movie. It was too long.
She was not interested in it.
It was exciting.
She was impressed with it.
She likes long movies.

38. Give the captain a ring after you land.


Go and see him.
Call him on the phone.
Take someone to see him.
Attract his attraction.

39. He’s running short of cash at present.


He has little money now.
He has too much change.
He has more money than usual.
He has a lot of cash t present.

40. Paul didn’t have enough time to read every page in the book.
He will read every page.
He read all the pages.
He didn’t read every page.
He read nothing in the book.

41. The crew abandoned the plane after the landing.


The crew stayed in the plane.
The crew made repairs.
The crew left the plane.
The crew made some changes.

42. I have trouble starting my car.


It doesn’t have much power.
It won’t go up the hill.
It won’t go backward.
It won’t begin running.

43. George likes a variety of foods.


He likes foods out of the garden.
He likes a lot of food.
He likes very sweet foods.
He likes different kinds of foods.
44. Harry usually gets to class on time.
He gets to class quickly.
He is late to class most of the time.
He gets to class on time once in a while.
He gets to class on time most of the time.
45. Jones thinks English is a difficult language.
Jones thinks English is easy.
He thinks it is hard to learn.
He thinks it is a dead language.
He thinks it is different.

46. The motor sometimes gets overheated.


The motor cools off too fast.
The motor becomes too hot.
The motor runs too slow.
The motor uses too much oil.

47. You must make your students study.


You must study.
You must have the students study.
You must study with the students.
Your students may study.

48. You’d better get a haircut this week.


You do not need a haircut this week.
You should get a haircut.
Your hair is too short.
Haircuts are better this week.

49. John kept watching the people swim.


He liked to swim.
He went swimming with the people.
He continued helping the swimmers.
He continued to look at the swimmers.

50. You can store food in the refrigerator.


Food may be kept in a refrigerator.
Food may be bought in a store.
Food stores buy refrigerators.
You can buy it at the food store.

51. F: Are you hungry?


M: Yes, I’d like some dinner.
What would the man like to do?
have a sweet
have something light
have a hot drink
have a full meal

52. F: How many apples are on the table?


M: There are only five I think.
How many apples did the man say are on the table?
none
five
twenty-five
no one knows

53. F: Can you bend that steel pipe?


M: No, its too stiff.
Why couldn’t the man bend the pipe?
It was too rigid.
It was too artificial.
It was too soft.
It was too dirty.
54. F: What are you doing with those pieces of rope?
M: I’m securing them.
What is the man doing?
separating them
fastening them
loosening them
removing them

55. F: Do you smell anything?


M: Yes, I do and those fumes are poisonous.
What kind of fumes are they?
beneficial
light
dangerous
concentrated

56. F: What are the soldiers doing now?


M: They’re in battle, but they cannot advance.
What couldn’t the soldiers do?
move forward
retreat
fire
relax

57. F: Is Mary working now?


M: Yes, she’s working at the bank.
F: What kind of job does she have?
M: I don’t know, but she’s not a permanent employee.
What kind of job does Mary have?
a senior job
an excellent one
a temporary one
a job for life

58. F: What is the airplane doing now?


M: It is descending.
What is the airplane doing?
rising
going faster
flying level
going down

59. F: Do people adhere to the laws in your country?


M: Oh yes, they certainly do.
What do the people do about the laws?
study them
obey them
disobey them
rewrite them

60. M: Did you speak with John about your suggestion?


F: Yes, he agrees with me.
What did the woman mean?
John is angry with her.
John has the same opinion as she.
John has a different opinion.
John doesn’t care to say anything.

61.The clerk didn’t bring ________ mail today.


two
some
no
any
62.I am interested ________ meeting your friend.
of
for
in
by

63.We could not study because we were disturbed ________ the loud noise.
from
by
for
above

64.He accepted the invitation _________ pleasure.


from
by
with
in

65.The temperature went below the _______ point this morning.


frozen
froze
freezing
freeze

66.The plane is flying ________ the air base.


between
among
over
under

67.We must ________ drive a car without a license.


always
never
usually
perhaps

68.”Will Mr. Cole go to the barbershop today?”


“No, he ________ .”
won’t
doesn’t
wouldn’t
hasn’t

69.Many of the students are ________ to see so much activity on the flight line.
surprise
surprising
surprises
surprised

70.Why did those students insist on ________ everything?


did
done
to do
doing
71.Doctors say that ________ is a very good exercise.
walk
walked
walking
walks

72.The Browns enjoy _________ to the theater.


to go
gone
going
go

73.The student had _________ to a meeting last night.


to gone
went
to go
going

74.Mr. Black’s car is new, but ours ________ .


is too
isn’t
isn’t either
is new

75.Why did Sam go to the airport?


to board the ship
to meet his fiend’s plane
to get a haircut
to see the factory

76.Joe is going to the barbershop. Why?


to get a haircut
to have a drink
to get his suit pressed
to do some shopping

77.It takes fifteen minutes to record the tape.


The recording will start in 15 minutes.
The recording is 15 minutes long.
The tape speed is 15 feet per minute.
The tape recorder can be used in 15 minutes.

78.The driver had to make an immediate decision.


He had to make a decision at once.
He made a difficult decision.
He was slow in making a decision.
The problem required no decision.

79.The headquarters building is next to the lab building.


It is across from the lab building.
It is beside the lab building.
It is near the lab building.
It is above the lab building.

80.People shouldn’t go out in the rain without a raincoat.


They must go out in the rain.
They should go out in the rain.
They ought not to go out with out a raincoat.
They ought to go out without a raincoat.

81.Fall is my favorite season.


It’s the season that I like the least.
It’s the season that everybody likes.
It’s the season that I dislike.
It’s the season that I like the best.

82.The students are provided with the use of a library on the base.
The students may utilize the library.
Students may not go to the library.
Students furnish a library for the base.
Students are allowed to hire a library.
83.The drugstore is opposite the barbershop.
It is next door to the barbershop.
It is different from the barbershop.
It is across the street from the barbershop.
It is behind the barbershop.
84.The pilot of an aircraft must concentrate on his flying.
He must do all his flying at once.
He should be taken off flying every year.
He must give all of his attention to flying.
He must relax his attention to flying.
85.Joe doesn’t like to go to the movies.
Joe dislikes the movies.
Joe prefers going to the movies by himself.
Joe wants company when he goes to the movies.
Joe doesn’t like to go to long movies.

86.The bus driver said we were coming to Tenth Street.


There is no bus stop at Tenth Street.
He said we could get on at Tenth Street..
The bus had just passed Tenth Street.
Tenth Street is the next street.

87.They got a good deal when they bought the house.


The house is quite large.
There is a lot of land around the house.
The purchase price was fairly high.
They bought the house at a favorable price.

88.Don’t take chances – use safety belts.


With safety belts, accidents are less serious.
With safety belts, accidents are more likely to happen.
Don’t use safety belts.
Safety belts are not required.
89.The instructor wrote a problem on the chalkboard and asked a student to work it out.
The instructor asked the student to present a problem.
The student was asked to solve the problem.
The student asked the instructor to take the problem out.
The instructor wanted the problem to remain unsolved.

90.There are four main ways to travel in the United States.


fast
cheap
principal
different

91.He made a resume of the meeting.


start
picture
cause
summary

92.His behavior last week was excellent.


conduct
leave
travel
luck
93.We don’t get used to new foods very quickly.
find many
forget
become accustomed to
use

94.Mary was thrilled during the flight.


calm
sleepy
sad
excited

95.Electricity is conducted through wires.


carried
bought
tested
wired

96.He spoke rapidly, but the students could understand him well.
clearly
slow
fast
interestingly

97.He usually gets up before noon.


leaves his bed
has lunch
leaves the table
goes to work
98.You should visit your doctor regularly.
for shots
at once
at fixed intervals of time
when you are sick

99.Choose the correct sentence:


Dose in the family everyone know how to drive?
Does everyone know in the family how to drive?
Does everyone know how in the family to drive?
Does everyone in the family know how to drive?

100.Choose the correct sentence:


Do you know when we will go to the next base?
Do you know when will we to the next base go?
Do you know when will we go to the next base?
Do you know when will go we to the next base?

006

1. What month comes right after July?


April
June
August
September

2. What color is your coat?


red
wool
rain
small

3. Do you have trouble falling asleep at night?


Do you have difficulty in getting to sleep?
Do you have problem in waking up?
Do you fall off the bed during the night?
Do you dream when you fall asleep?

4. Captain Brown bought a portable typewriter. What kind did he get?


a typewriter which is fixed to a table
one that is heavy and not easy to carry
one that is light and easy to carry
a large standard typewriter

5. Why is copper used in electrical wiring?


because it’s not cheap
because it’s a good conductor
because of its color
because it is not flexible
6. Harry said, “All, except a few of them, are here.” What did Harry mean?
None of them are here.
Most of them are here.
Some of them are here.
Many of them are here.

7. Where is your brother now?


He’s in New York.
He’s a doctor.
He’s twenty years old.
He’s very athletic.

8. What are scales used for?


seeing tiny particles
stopping vehicles
weighing objects
ruling people

9. The insult made him very angry. How did he feel?


He was glad.
He wanted to eat.
He was mad.
He was indifferent.

10. What are competitive sports?


athletic games and races
winning teams
school courses
homework

11. What are tape measurers used to measure?


distances
directions
the weight of objects
the volume of liquid

12. It was several days before Cadet Jones discovered that he had lost his key. When did he find out that
his key was missing?
Cadet Jones
lost it
next week
some days later
13. Bill said, “I couldn’t sleep too soundly last night.” How well did Bill sleep last night?
quite well
not very well
couldn’t sleep at all
quite suddenly

14. The instructor put a notice on the bulletin board. What did he place on the bulletin board?
the instructor
some money
a story
an announcement

15. Thirty students went to the coast last Sunday. How many went to the coast?
thirteen
thirty
last Sunday
a third of them

16. Bob said that he was going somewhere Saturday night. Where did he say he was going?
some place
nowhere
Saturday night
Anywhere
17. The manager was informed of the situation. What do we mean by informed?
asked
notified
blamed
reviewed
18. During the landing, they all sat in a rigid position. In what position did they sit?
attitude
relaxed
stiff
altitude

19. Little by little, I began to understand the story. What is the meaning of the phrase “little by little”?
very short
a part
gradually
graciously

20. Mr. Nelson said either John or Mary can go. Who did Mr. Nelson say could go?
Mary only
Mr. Nelson
only John
Mary or John

21. The program is going to start at twelve sharp. When will the program begin?
exactly 12:00
around eleven
before 12:00
after 12:00

22. In addition to being square, what other shape describes the mirror?
clean
flat
heavy
loose
23. Lieutenant Jackson says, “I haven’t seen Joe since the day before yesterday.” When was the last time
Lt. Jackson saw Joe?
two days ago
yesterday
a week ago
three days ago
24. Jack said, “I will finish my recording in five minutes.” When will Jack complete his recording?
his lesson
will finish
his recording
in a few minutes
25. The wounded soldier said that he was thirsty. What did he ask for?
medicine
water
a cigarette
some food

26. I’d like coffee because it is stimulating.


I ought to like coffee.
I might like coffee.
I would like coffee.
Coffee isn’t stimulating.
27. Since yesterday was a national holiday, I had many visitors at home.
I didn’t have any visitors yesterday.
I had a few visitors at home.
We didn’t have a holiday yesterday.
I had a lot of visitors.

28. This is Tom’s desk and not Ed’s.


The desk belongs to Ed.
The desk belongs to Tom.
The desk belongs to both.
The desk belongs to neither.

29. We may receive the check today.


We have to receive it.
We can receive it.
We might receive it.
We won’t receive it.

30. The doctor looked over his patient, but didn’t find anything wrong with him.
He criticized his patient.
He examined his patient.
He treated his patient.
He dismissed his patient.

31. The blade of the knife is bent.


It is very straight.
It is clean.
It is out of shape.
It is steel.

32. We ought to visit my friend.


We visit my friend.
We should visit my friend.
We visited my friend.
We can’t visit my friend.

33. There was a loud crowd at the community center.


The community center was big.
Only a few were there.
Many people were there.
None were at the center.

34. The enemy finally gave up.


The enemy fought harder.
The enemy started their attack.
The enemy charged.
The enemy surrendered.
35. The students must be quiet in the lab during an exam.
They may be quiet.
They have to be quiet.
They might not be quiet.
They shouldn’t be quiet.
36. Many people study in their spare time.
They study during working hours.
They study while on duty.
They study in their free time.
They study on time.

37. Mrs. Dickson asked me to reread the passage.


She asked me to stop reading.
She asked me to continue my reading.
She asked me not to read it.
She asked me to read it again.

38. We ran into them in the cafeteria.


We met them unexpectedly.
We were introduced to them.
We didn’t go to the cafeteria.
We didn’t see them at all.

39. The girl Bill saw yesterday plays tennis very well.
Yesterday Bill played tennis very well.
The girl plays well.
The girl saw Bill play tennis yesterday.
Bill didn’t see the girl yesterday.

40. Lieutenant Smith has finally caught up with them in their studies.
He has reached the same level.
He is still behind them.
He dropped behind them.
He is ahead of them.

41. Bill wanted to get a jacket for fifty-six dollars. However, he ran short of cash.
Bill had much money with him.
He didn’t have enough money.
He had a few dollars left over.
He bought the jacket without any trouble.

42. It is illegal to park in front of the water hydrant.


It is all right to park there.
Parking is permitted there.
It is unlawful to park there.
Parking is always done there.
43. Helen went along with our suggestion.
She made the suggestion.
She agreed to the suggestion.
She changed the suggestion.
She typed the suggestion.
44. The students said, “We were not able to go to the party last week.”
The student went out twice last week.
The students went to the party.
The student will go to the party.
The students didn’t attend the party.
45. We were very glad when we approached the airport.
We were very glad when the plane took off.
Getting nearer to the airport made us happy.
Leaving the airport made us happy.
We were very glad when we visited the airport.

46. John said, “Something is wrong with the lights in my room. They keep going out.”
There is nothing wrong in John’s room.
People come in and out of John’s room.
The lights in John’s room are O.K.
John is having lighting troubles.

47. Generally, the examinations have one hundred and twenty questions, but this one has a hundred.
All examinations have over 120 questions.
All examinations have less than 100 questions.
This examination has 100 questions.
This examination doesn’t have 100 questions.

48. In the United States, most TV programs are paid for by big companies that make such products as
cars, soft drinks, and breakfast foods.
The TV programs pay the big companies.
Most TV programs sell cars and soft drinks.
The TV companies produce soft drinks and breakfast foods.
The big companies pay for the TV programs.

49. The table is made of aluminum.


It is too heavy.
It is dirty.
It can be seen through.
It is made of light metal.
50. Betty told her sister to think it over before making a decision.
Betty told her to be aware of it.
Betty told her to consider it.
Betty told her to delete it.
Betty told her to forget it.

51. F: How many books are on the table?


M: There are only five, I think.
F: That’s right.
How many books are on the table?
none
five
twenty-five
no one knows

52. F: Are you hungry?


M: Yes, I’d like some dinner.
What would the man like to do?
eat a piece of candy
eat something light
drink something hot
eat a big meal
53. F: Can John write English?
M: He can write English pretty well.
How well can John write English?
He can’t write it all.
He can’t write neatly.
He can write it fairly well.
He can write it slowly.

54. F: What do you feel like doing?


M: I’d like to go out to lunch now.
What did the man mean?
He wants to eat out now.
He doesn’t want to right now.
He has had his lunch already.
He wants to eat later.

55. M: Bill’s blue shirt is just like mine.


F: Yes, and it’s pretty, isn’t it?
What did they say about Bill’s shirt?
It is new.
It is not pretty.
It is blue.
It is old.

56. F: What is the teacher doing in class these days?


M: He took up a new lesson last week.
What did the teacher do last week?
He finished a new lesson.
He began a new lesson.
He forgot to introduce a new lesson.
He put the new lesson aside.

57. M: Good morning, Major Smith. What can I do for you?


F: Please fill up my gas tank.
Which statement best sums up this dialogue?
The attendant refused to check water and oil.
The major wants her tank half full.
The filling station is out of gas.
The major wants her tank full.

58. F: Did you notice Mary’s face when I told her the news?
M: Yes, suddenly her beautiful smile faded.
What did the man say?
Her smile disappeared all at once.
Her smile began to show up beautifully.
She always has a pretty smile.
Her smile lingered on.
59. F: Are you a member of the officers’ club, Lieutenant Baker?
M: Yes, ma’am.
What did Lt. Baker mean?
Lt. Baker is not a member.
Lt. Baker remembers the show.
Lt. Baker remembers the Officers’ Club.
Lt. Baker is a member.

60. F: Do your boys have hobbies?


M: Yes, in fact their hobbies are similar.
What did the man say about his boys’ hobbies?
Their hobbies are much alike.
Their hobbies are the same.
They work at their hobbies together.
They work at their hobbies separately.

61.Captain Miller’s car stalled on a hill.


His car stopped.
His car went very fast.
His car went over the hill.
His car couldn’t climb the hill fast.

62.What would make such an idea pop into your head?


Do you have a good idea?
Where did you get such an idea?
Who hit you on the head?
Do you have a headache?

63.It took more time than we expected.


required
stole
made
happened

64.Lay off, or I will hit you.


Stop it
Continue
Fall off
Make off

65.This building needs to _________ repaired.


become
being
been
be

66.I am interested __________ meeting your friend.


of
for
in
by
67.Would it be better to replace the tire instead of _________ to repair it?
trying
to try
try
give

68.Excuse me. I’m afraid I _________ a mistake.


made
did
gave
give

69.John isn’t as fat now _________ he was.


than
that
when
as

70.Cotton is _________ that we raise here.


the most important crop
the crop most important
most important crop
most crop important

71.The man wouldn’t carry _________ the command that he was given.
over
up
by
out

72.People should always _________ the truth.


say
talk
tell
said

73.That’s the bus _________ to San Francisco.


that go
which goes
goes
is going

74.Many people are __________ to see how large Chicago really is.
surprise
surprising
surprisingly
surprised
75.Those flowers smell good. Where did you get __________ ?
it
them
they
him
76.I don’t know Wilson’s number. Let’s look it ________ in the telephone book.
in
out
up
over

77.A dime is _________ ten cents.


worth
value
same as
equal

78.I’m going to the movie tonight __________ the rain.


spite of
in spite
in spite of
of spite for

79.This is not a good tire. You should ________ .


replace it
replaced it
replacing it
it replace

80.You’ve sold the car that you had last year, ________?
haven't you
hadn’t you
had you
didn’t you

81.The instructor gave me a new book __________ yesterday.


to reading
for read
of reading
to read

82.There’ll be a lot of people on the bus, __________?


won’t they
are they
are there
won’t there

83.Did Mary _________ go home early?


has to
had to
have to
having to
84.If I __________ Tom, I would have told you.
saw
would see
had seen
see
85.We won’t get home early, ________?
won't we
would we
should we
will we
86.Kenneth’s car is new, but ours __________.
too is
isn’t
isn’t either
isn’t too

87.Jack _________ at the airport.


may be meet
will meeting
will be met
should met

88.We’ll stay home until the mail man ________.


will come
would come
did come
comes

89.The nurse _________ is William’s wife.


you saw
where you saw
what you saw
when you saw

90.__________ enough food for dinner?


Why there weren’t
Why weren’t there
Why there wasn’t
Why wasn’t there

91.They lived in this house ________.


during many years
before many years
many years ago
since many years

92.Do you know how much __________?


milk is costing
costs milk
milk costs
costing milk
93.He’ll stay in Los Angeles until _________ the country.
he leaves
he’ll leave
he would leave
he did leave
94.What _________ for dinner tonight?
do you like
would you like
will you like
may you like

95.How many students _________ on the trip yesterday?


there were
was there
there was
were there

96.I’d help you if I _________ more time.


had
have
would have had
could have had

97.Harold keeps ________ his old friends.


in touch of
in touch with
on touch with
off touch with

98.It is unsafe to drive with ________ brakes.


superior
resembling
defective
reluctant

99.Do the students know _________?


Very well English now
English very well now
now English very well
very English well now

100.__________ anything at the department store?


Were you needing
Are you needing
Have you need
Do you need

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1. Who studies the weather?


an engineer
a chemist
a meteorologist
a physiologist

2. Joe said the wind is as sharp as a knife. What kind of wind is it?
a cold wind
a warm wind
a light breeze
an east wind

3. He hears a strange noise. What kind of noise does he hear?


a loud noise
an unfamiliar noise
a familiar noise
a bad noise

4. Jane said, “Please try this pie.” What did she say?
Carry the pie.
Have some pie.
Don’t eat the pie.
Buy the pie.

5. She paid for her car in advance of delivery. When did she pay?
one month after delivery
during delivery
before delivery
right after delivery

6. They put out the fire. What did they do?


made a fire
extinguished the fire
reported the fire
put the fire outside

7. If a student asked you to change a quarter, what would you give him?
two dimes and a nickel
a half-dollar
twenty pennies
two quarters

8. Mr. Smith went to the cafeteria at seven-thirty. Where did he go?


because he was hungry
for a break
at seven thirty
to a place to eat

9. Tom arrived at the airport at six. The plane took off at seven. When did Tom arrive at the airport?
late
at seven
to fly
before takeoff

10. Helen mailed a letter to her husband yesterday after class. What did Helen do yesterday?
sent a letter home
went home to see her husband
missed her class
bought some envelopes

11. Bob will stay in the guest room. Where will he stay?
in a visitor’s room
in the living room
in the family room
in the dining room

12. I took the tire to the service station and had the mechanic inflate it. What did the mechanic do?
He replaced the tire.
He filled the tire with air.
He patched the tire.
He removed the tire.

13. The cable was concealed in back of the engine. Where was the cable hidden?
on top of the engine
in front of the engine
behind the engine
on the left side of the engine
14. The student had a party last night and couldn’t finish the assignment. Why didn’t he finish his
assignment?
last night
because he wasn’t busy
because he didn’t have a party
because he had a party

15. George is going sailing. What is he going to do?


He is going for a boat ride.
He is going to sell a boat.
He is going to a sale.
He is going to look at some cars.

16. Since it was so hot, he stayed at home. Why did he remain at home?
because of the cold weather
because of the work at home
because of the heat
because of the humidity
17. He’s going to take up medicine this year. What is he going to do?
He’s going to work in a drugstore.
He’s going to teach first aid.
He’s going to see the doctor.
He’s going to study medicine.
18. The woman told her daughter to stretch out the tablecloth on the table. What was she to do?
fold the tablecloth on the table
spread the tablecloth on the table
roll the tablecloth on the table
take the tablecloth away from the table

19. The barometer is one of many devices used by the weatherman. What does a barometer measure?
It measures rainfall.
It measures atmospheric pressure.
It measures the temperature.
It measures the velocity of the wind.
20. Bob said, “Be careful. That wire is not insulated.” What did Bob mean?
The wire is not covered for protection.
The wire is not any good.
The wire is not carrying electricity.
The wire is not visible.

21. When you meet a person between noon and six p.m, what do you say?
Good afternoon.
Good evening.
Good night.
Good morning.

22. What is made in a textile mill?


steel
cloth
radios
flour

23. Allen speaks Spanish as well as Robert does. How well does Allen speak Spanish?
better than Robert
about the same as Robert
worse than Robert
much better than Robert

24. Private Wilson’s going to mail call. What’s he going to do?


answer his letters
stamp his letter
write a letter
get his letters

25. Joe’s shirt burned up. What happened to it?


It was cleaned
It got dirty.
It was returned.
It was destroyed.
26. Jack arrived ten minutes after the class had started.
Jack was late.
Jack was early.
Jack was on time.
Jack was absent.
27. John is a safe driver.
He is a slow driver.
He is a careful driver.
He drives cheerfully.
He drives carelessly.

28. Describe this room, please.


Clean the room.
Tell me about the room.
Look at this room.
Leave the room.

29. I saw the man sink.


I saw him walking.
I saw him going down.
I saw him running.
I saw him drinking.

30. There’s a lot of water in the air.


The sun is shining.
The humidity is high.
The weather is dry.
The weather is very pleasant.

31. We do not object to the food in the mess hall.


We don’t mind it.
We do not want it.
We will do without it.
We are arguing about it.

32. Mr. Smith is very punctual.


He is never on time.
He likes to punch holes.
He is always late.
He is always on time.

33. Tom found a pretty large hole in the floor.


It was a square hole.
It was very shallow.
It was a big hole.
It was only a small hole.

34. I have a pain in my arm.


My arm hurts.
My arm has paint on it.
I have a cut on my arm.
I have no feeling in my arm.
35. Bill likes to participate in many sports.
He likes to watch games.
He likes to play games.
He likes to read about sports.
He likes to talk about sports.
36. Phillip has just a little money.
He will get some money.
He has only a little money.
He has a lot of small change.
He hasn’t any money.

37. My portable radio is out of order.


It won’t work.
It will go very fast.
I keep it outside at night.
I have bought a new one.

38. His name immediately came to mind.


I did not know his name.
I remembered what he looked like.
I suddenly remembered his name.
I couldn’t say his name.
39. He wants to buy a car.
He must have bought a car.
He ought to buy a car.
He would like to buy a car.
He could have bought a car.

40. You must have confidence in your instructor.


You must tell him what you want.
You must see him right away.
You must encourage him.
You must trust him.

41. I’ll have tomato juice, please.


I won’t have tomato juice.
I’m going to have tomato juice.
I haven’t made up my mind yet.
I had tomato juice yesterday.

42. This company hired a lot of men last year.


They employed a lot of them.
They fired a lot of them.
The men were retired.
They promoted a lot of them.

43. The children cooked their own supper tonight. I did not help them.
Supper was prepared by my wife.
My wife and I prepared the supper.
The children can’t cool at all.
The children did all the work.
44. The man slammed on his breaks.
He put on his brakes suddenly.
He fell on his brakes.
He broke the brakes.
He repaired the brakes.
45. School classes are over at four this afternoon.
Classes are four blocks away.
There are four classes this afternoon.
There are classes in Room 4.
Classes are finished at four.

46. Tom needs his car washed.


He likes to wash cars.
He thinks it’s necessary to wash cars.
His cars should be washed.
He wants a car to wash.

47. Although the student had many opportunities to study, he didn’t take advantage of them.
He studied often.
He didn’t study.
He studied when he could.
He took advantages of the study books.

48. Oscar tried to call you, but the line was busy.
Someone else was talking on the line.
There were many wires busy.
The line was out of order.
Oscar was too busy to call.

49. The cadet was not guilty of the charge.


The cadet was given a fine.
The cadet was found innocent.
The cadet was sentenced to prison.
The cadet was found guilty.

50. He killed the diseased animals.


He killed the sick animals.
He killed the fat animals.
He killed the injured animals.
He killed the dying animals.

51. M: Where were these cars manufactured?


F: Most American cars are made in Detroit.
What did the woman say about American cars?
Most of them are shipped to Detroit.
Most cars are made outside of Detroit.
Most of them are damaged in Detroit.
Most of them are made in Detroit.

52. M: I have no friends with whom to practice English.


F: I’ll see to it that you soon have an opportunity to speak English.
What did the woman say?
You’ll have a chance to speak English.
It’s a good practice to speak English.
You’ll learn English quickly.
You won’t have any occasion to speak English.

53. M: I enjoyed my stay in your hotel very much. In fact, I would like to make reservations for two for
next weekend.
W: Very well, Mr. Marks.
What do we learn from this conversation?
The hotel has no rooms for Mr. Marks.
The hotel cannot make any reservations.
Mr. Marks will return in a month.
The hotel will keep a double room for him.

54. W: I’d like to buy this car, but I didn’t understand what you said about its systems.
M: Each system in an automobile is designed to do a specific job.
What did the man mean?
Each system is the specific job of an engineer.
Each system is planned to do a particular job.
Each system must have several functions.
Designing the system is a particular job.

55. W: That’s a powerful engine. Does it have a propeller?


M: Yes, it does and it rotates at a very fast rate of speed
What did he say the propeller does?
It turns.
It closes.
It stops.
It starts.

56. M: I thought you sent your maid out to do your shopping.


W: Well, sometimes I go shopping by myself.
How often does the woman go shopping?
usually
never
occasionally
often

57. W: Be careful or you’ll hit another car.


M: This road is too narrow.
What did the man say about the road?
It is not smooth.
It is straight.
It is not wide.
It is too crowded.

58. W: I love the location of this home, but how modern is the kitchen?
M: The kitchen is equipped with the latest electrical appliances.
What did the man mean by equipped?
decorated
lacking
repaired
furnished

59. M: Why don’t you have lunch in the mess hall?


W: I don’t like the food.
M: Well, I find it convenient.
What does he mean by convenient?
crowded
far away
handy
a place to eat

60. M: I’d love to go to the dance with you tomorrow, but I’m going away for a few days.
W: Well, please give me a ring when you get back to town.
What does she expect the man to do when he gets back to town?
give her a piece of jewelry
visit her
telephone her
look her up

61.Today is Friday. The day after tomorrow is __________.


Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
Sunday

62.Your chin is a part of your _________ .


family
leg
religion
face

63.I am studying English _________ the Language School.


to
at
on
from

64.It is a secret between you and _________.


me
I
he
they

65.I chose ________ kind of work on purpose.


those
this
many
these

66.Mrs. Miller took the flowers __________ the table.


besides
into
from
upon
67.John bought a new vehicle.
pulley
typewriter
heater
car

68.He is flying better now than he _________ before.


flies
had flown
fly
flown

69.I’ll be looking forward to _________ you soon.


seen
having seen
saw
seeing

70.The room _________ we visited was the commander’s office.


that
whom
when
who

71._________ you meet us at the flight lines?


Have
Ought to
Couldn’t
Maybe

72.I have been studying English ________two hours.


for
at
in
since

73.All students must __________ their names before getting their pay.
signing
signed
sign
signature

74.The class may go for a picnic tomorrow. It ________ on the weather.


determines
waits
depends
relies
75.They didn’t have _________ to do last night.
anything
nowhere
nothing
anywhere
76.Food spoils ________ if it is not kept in a refrigerator.
easy
easily
ease
easing

77.Did you enjoy _________ all over the world?


travel
to travel
traveling
to traveling

78.__________ those students over there?


Knows he
Does he know
Is he knowing
Knew he

79.They aren’t going to a bullfight next week, _________?


are they not
aren’t they
are they
they aren’t

80.The shop has a great deal of business. There is __________.


no business at all
hardly any business
some business
much business

81.The post office is straight ahead. It is ________.


to your left
behind you
very close
in front of you

82.Excuse me, I __________ to class now.


must go
must will go
must
must to go

83.”It was a very interesting movie. Would you like to see it again?”
“_________ .”
Yes, I saw it.
Yes, I did.
Yes, I would.
Yes, I liked it.

84.Joe _________ this trip for a long time.


has plan
has been planning
has been plan
has planning

85.Everyone _________ money to the new organization.


has contribute
has contributing
has contributed
have contribute

86.”Have you studied your lesson today?”


“________ .”
No, I haven’t.
Yes, I haven’t.
Yes, I was in my room.
No, I didn’t go to class.

87.I didn’t go to town last night because _________ .


I must study
I should study
I had to study
I’d better study

88.This contract is ________ than the previous one.


satisfactory
in a satisfactory manner
more satisfactory
the most satisfactory

89.”Are you kind of person I can count on?”


“Yes, I ________ .”
know I can’t count
realize you can’t
can learn everybody’s name
am dependable

90.Being short of money means _________ .


being hungry
having lots of money
having some money
not having enough money

91.The phrase “I doubt it” means “________ .”


I’m not sure about it.
I’m sure about it.
I believe it.
I don’t like it.

92.John will be in school for an extended period of time. He will be there ________ .
for an indefinite length of time
for a longer time
for a brief time
for a shorter time

93.”I’m going to stay here.” This expression is the same as “________ .”


I should stay here
I must stay here
I can stay here
I’ll stay here

94.This magazine contains many articles on current events. These articles pertain to _________ .
fiction
jokes and cartoons
present happenings
stores about the past

95.If you want to borrow a pencil, which of the following would be the correct request?
Would I borrow your pencil?
Must I borrow your pencil?
May I borrow your pencil?
Should I borrow your pencil?

96.John is walking. George is running and Jim is flying. John is traveling _________ .
the slowest of the three
faster than George
faster thane Jim
the fastest of the three

97.”Excuse me, sir. Do you know _________?”


where is it the Admiral Hotel
the Admiral Hotel where is it
where is the Admiral Hotel
where the Admiral Hotel is

98.The policeman said to the student, “_________ .”


The post office just around the corner is
Just around the corner the post office is
Is just around the corner the post office
The post office is just around the corner

99.Choose the correct sentence.


I’ll later have coffee, please.
I’ll have later coffee, please.
I’ll have coffee later, please.
Please, coffee later I’ll have.
100. Choose the correct sentence.
Weren’t you by Mr. Brown taught last year?
Weren’t you last year by Mr. Brown taught?
Weren’t Mr. Brown taught by you last year?
Weren’t you taught by Mr. Brown last year?
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1. Mr. Brown liked the cartoons in the evening newspaper. What were they?
headlines
news
stories
drawings

2. The gardener used the electric grinder on the knife. Why?


to sharpen it
to light it
to carry it
to nail it

3. Hail damaged crops and property. What did the damage?


pieces of ice
flood water
water vapor
drizzles

4. You should wash your car occasionally. When should the car be washed?
now and then
many times
countless times
all at once

5. What should hammers be used for?


to drive nails
to bend or cut wire
to turn screws
to cut wood

6. There are approximately 50 students in the room. How many are there?
a little over fifteen
less than fifteen
about fifty
exactly fifty
7. Some people dread public speaking. How do they view it?
with great fear
as a wonderful experience
as a routine activity
without fear

8. The container in the closet is marked flammable. What’s in the container?


closet
a fireproof liquid
something that burns easily
a liquid with a bad smell

9. In the month of March, we often have sudden changes in the weather. What kind of changes do we
have?
many
quick
some
new

10. She made a surprise visit to his office. What kind of visit was it?
unexpected
short
planned
long

11. Baseball, football, and basketball are popular sports, but recently boating has become popular. What
has become popular lately?
football
boating
baseball
basketball

12. What is the opposite of tailwind?


thunder
cross wind
head wind
north wind

13. What can a person usually find in the classified ad section of the newspaper?
advertisements
editorials
local news
comics

14. While Sergeant Jones was putting fuel in the plane, Sergeant Smith was checking the rubber on the
wheels. What did Sgt. Smith check?
the dials
the tires
the wires
the fuel
15. He has the ability to learn languages. What does he have?
an opportunity
a talent
a fear
a desire

16. John must leave at once. When must John leave?


later on
at any time
right away
sometime

17. James said to Mary, “ Let’s eat in this booth.” Where did he want to eat?
at a large table
at the counter
in a small enclosed place
in a large room

18. What is a hunting permit?


a kind of ball game
a popular sport
an area for hunting
a license to kill wild animals

19. Students will learn more English if they pay attention in class. How will they learn more English?
by listening carefully
by talking to each other
by buying a dictionary
by making more recordings

20. An official of the United States government can be removed. What can happen to him?
He can be appointed by the President.
He can be installed immediately.
He can be dismissed.
He can be awarded with honors.

21. Why did the professor use the telescope to look at the stars?
He wanted to see them in color.
He wanted a closer view of them.
He wanted to see them during the day.
He wanted to see the moon behind the sun.
22. After Joe took his aptitude test, he was scheduled for training in a technical field. What kind of field is
it?
a field that requires a special skill
a field that requires very little training
a field that requires a lot of strength
a field that requires a lot of practice
23. The mechanic asked Jim what the capacity of the fuel tank was. What did the mechanic want to
know?
when Jim could bring the fuel tank for repair
how much fuel the tank could hold
where Jim had bought the fuel tank
what kind of fuel the tank was carrying
24. She arranged the trip. What did she do?
She enjoyed the trip.
She finished the trip.
She cancelled the trip.
She planned the trip.
25. Mrs. Teller has to get some more gasoline. Does she have to go to the gas station?
Yes, she could.
Yes, she may.
Yes, she must.
Yes, she won’t.
26. Please don’t take these seats.
Don’t take these seeds.
Don’t take these sheets.
Don’t take these chairs.
Don’t take these sweets.

27. Before you cash a check you must endorse it.


You must present your identification.
You must complete an application form.
You must keep it flat at all times.
You must write your name on the back.

28. Lt. Smith turned in at ten o’clock.


He ate his meal at ten.
He went to bed at ten.
He went to class at ten.
He took his laundry at ten.

29. Joe likes coffee. On the other hand, John prefers tea.
Joe enjoys tea best.
John enjoys coffee best.
John likes tea better.
John never drinks tea.

30. The storm is approaching.


The storm is leaving.
The storm is over.
The storm is coming.
The storm is improving.

31. I’m going to attach the check to the bill.


I will fasten them together.
I will compare them.
I will refuse to pay.
I will send Bill the check.

32. If Frank had had the money, he would have loaned it to Tom.
Frank has the money.
Frank loaned Tom the money.
Tom doesn’t need the money.
Frank didn’t have the money.

33. Mr. Kelly picked out the best tool for the job.
He sold the best tool.
He chose the best tool.
He overlooked the best tool.
He didn’t see the best tool.
34. We had a cloud burst this morning.
It snowed a little.
There wasn’t much precipitation.
The sky was cloudless.
We had a lot of rain suddenly.
35. The hotel manager said that Jim would operate the elevator today.
Jim will use the elevator.
Jim will run the elevator.
Jim will repair the elevator.
Jim will study the elevator.

36. John is older than James, but Henry is the oldest.


John is 20, James 15, Henry 25.
John is 15, James 20, Henry 25.
John is 25, James 30, Henry 20.
John is 20, James 30, Henry 25.

37. Tom can go with John, but Charles can’t.


John can go with Charles.
Charles can’t go with John.
John can’t go with Tom.
Tom and Charles can go with John.

38. Ann is going to read the book at home.


She is on her way home now.
She will read it at home.
She is reading it at home.
She will read it as she goes home.

39. Jerry’s car is almost as expensive as Sam’s.


Jerry’s car cost more.
Both cars are damaged.
The two cars are for sale.
Sam’s car costs more than Jerry’s.

40. He checked out this morning.


He came this morning.
He left this morning.
He was given some money this morning.
He was out of cash this morning.

41. Help me get the food out of the basket and we can eat right away.
Help me take the food out.
Help me eat the basket.
Help me buy food from the basket.
Help me put the food in the basket.

42. Ted is not in class because he has been sick for two weeks.
Ted is now in class.
Ted has been in class for two weeks.
Ted is in good health.
Ted is ill.
43. There was a malfunction in the system.
The fuel system was running low.
Everything was working properly.
The system was not working properly.
The oil supply was sufficient.
44. He would like to finish his work today, but he won’t be able to.
He will finish his work today.
He doesn’t want to finish it today.
He is able to work today.
He will not finish his work today.

45. Frank told me that his friend is always in a hurry.


Frank’s friend is always late.
Frank’s friend is always rushing.
Frank’s friend does everything slowly.
Frank’s friend always asks for more time to finish.

46. When the group finished its work, the men got time off for a job well done.
The group had to work until quitting time.
The group came back to finish the job.
The group was permitted to leave early.
The group took more time to do the job.

47. The instructor thought that it would be a good idea to go over the lesson during the period.
He wanted to review the lesson.
He asked the students to write the lesson.
He thought the lesson was well explained.
He thought he overlooked the lesson.

48. They abandoned the boat when the storm struck.


They boarded the boat when the storm struck.
They rowed the boat when the storm struck.
They left the boat when the storm struck.
They lowered the boat when the storm struck.

49. William takes part in all kinds of activities.


He practices only certain types of activities.
He participates in many types of activities.
He enjoys keeping away from activities.
He dislikes various kinds of activities.

50. The books were taken to the post office by John.


The post office sent John the books.
John carried the books to the post office.
John got the books from the post office.
John went to the post office to buy some stamps.

51. M: How many people were at the meeting last night?


W: At least 20.
How many people were at the meeting?
twelve persons
a dozen persons
less than twenty persons
a minimum of twenty persons
52. M: Isn’t it cold today?
W: Yes, and the streets are covered with ice.
How are the streets?
slippery
safe
slipping
wide

53. M: Doesn’t the weather change quickly here?


W: Yes, we’re having a shower now.
What did the woman say about the weather?
It is misty.
It is sleeting.
It is raining.
It is snowing.

54. W: I have to put these two pieces of wood together.


M: Well, to put two pieces of wood together, you should use strong glue.
What should the woman use?
a sticky material
scissors
cardboard
long nails

55. M: Did you enjoy the meal?


W: Yes, and I ate something sweet at the end of the meal.
What do we call the sweet food eaten at the end of a meal?
a snack
the main course
cream
dessert
56. W: What are you going to fix for breakfast today?
M: I’m going to prepare steak and eggs for a change.
What will the man do?
He will order breakfast.
He will make breakfast.
He will charge for breakfast.
He will eat breakfast.
57. W: This tire’s in bad shape. What should I do with it?
M: Change it
What did the man tell the woman to do with the tire?
replace it
repair it
inflate it
rotate it
58. W: I can hardly see.
M: Neither can I. The visibility is bad.
What made the visibility bad?
clear weather
cloudless sky
heavy fog
temperature
59. W: What kind of weather have you been having?
M: It has been drizzling a lot.
What kind of weather was the man referring to?
frozen rain
light rain
a heavy rain
a sudden shower

60. W: Do you think I will need my eyeglasses?


M: Not if you’re going to read the headlines.
What kind of printing is used for headlines?
ordinary type
small type
little letters
large type

61.After the picnic, Henry cleaned up the area by ______.


a. going swimming
b. eating all the food
c. picking up the trash
d. messing up the table

62.The primary objective was to reach Houston before dark. Getting to Houston before dark was his
______.
a. first goal
b. only goal
c. last goal
d. unimportant goal

63.Digests are articles reprinted in ______.


a. lengthened form
b. outline form
c. original form
d. condensed form

64.The two words are near equivalents. They mean ______.


a. different things
b. opposite things
c. almost the same thing
d. not a thing

65.If a hospital patient’s appetite is good, he ______.


a. is seeing all right
b. is breathing all right
c. is eating all right
d. is talking all right

66.Pilots should not fly through thunderstorms because ______.


a. they contain rough air
b. of light rain
c. of heavy smoke
d. they block the sun
67.Students in many countries are interested ______.
a. of the American Indian
b. on the American Indian
c. at the American Indian
d. in the American Indian
68.A constitution outlines the structure and authority of ______.
a. the national government
b. publicly owned companies
c. a military training division
d. privately owned companies

69.John’s car has a loose wheel ______ the right side.


a. in
b. on
c. at
d. by

70. Mr. Jones knows ______ that word means.


a. why
b. what
c. which
d. who

71.Indians used bows and arrows ______ kill bears.


a. for
b. in
c. to
d. at

72.Blood is ______ by the heart.


a. pump
b. pumping
c. pumped
d. pumps

73.Are you ready ______ the history examination?


a. in
b. until
c. from
d. for

74.Everybody was all set ______.


a. going
b. to go
c. go
d. gone
75.I believe you have confused that word ______ another one.
a. to
b. from
c. by
d. with
76.Richard and I don’t eat lunch at the snack bar ______.
a. still
b. already
c. any more
d. since

77.We don’t want to interfere with our visitors’ plans ______ any way.
a. in
b. on
c. from
d. during

78.The waiter ______ James to his table.


a. show
b. showed
c. showing
d. was showed

79.I can’t understand ______ Fred lied to them about the new car.
a. what
b. who
c. why
d. for

80.The student should always ______ time on his lessons at home.


a. spent
b. spending
c. spend
d. to spend

81.Were the students happy about ______ a holiday?


a. getting
b. gotten
c. to get
d. get

82.When John talked to me, he told me that he had met a woman ______ name was very unusual.
a. who
b. b. which
c. whom
d. whose

83.The automobile is a ______ form of transportation.


a. depend
b. depending
c. dependable
d. depended
84.The Indian women ______ small fields.
a. cultivates
b. cultivating
c. are cultivate
d. cultivated
85.The instructor doesn’t approve of ______ late at night.
a. studied
b. study
c. studying
d. to study

86.The police recovered the ______ jewelry yesterday.


a. stole
b. steal
c. stealing
d. stolen
87.Most newspapers are ______ to the home.
a. deliver
b. delivered
c. delivering
d. delivers

88.The heads of federal departments ______ by the President.


a. are names
b. are named
c. name
d. named

89.A college education, when ______ at from that point of view, is useless.
a. looked
b. is looked
c. is looking
d. look

90.______ do you speak and write English?


a. How long
b. How many
c. How good
d. How well

91.English ______ in the schools of many nations.


a. teaching
b. is taught
c. were taught
d. taught

92.The men used the baskets ______ fish.


a. for catching
b. to catched
c. for catch
d. to catching
93.The instructor said, “Would you please put those books back ______?”
a. if they belong
b. when they belong
c. because they belong
d. where they belong
94.Why did he enroll in this course?
a. To improve himself.
b. For improve himself.
c. To improvement himself.
d. For improved himself.

95.We told Mr. Johnson about the accident because we wanted him ______.
a. to knowing about it
b. to knew about it
c. to known about it
d. to know about it

96.Jim left for home early ______.


a. because he had to study
b. so he had to study
c. that he had to study
d. wherever he had to study

97.Will you wait here for Robert? Yes, Virginia and I will wait ______.
a. when Robert comes back
b. so Robert comes back
c. before Robert comes back
d. until Robert comes back

98.What makes him a good student?


a. His understand language makes him a good student.
b. His language understanding makes him a good student.
c. His understood language makes him a good student.
d. His language understand makes him a good student.

99.Who are those boys?


a. Those boys are brothers who walking are together.
b. Those boys are walking together who brothers are.
c. Those boys who together are brothers are walking.
d. Those boys who are walking together are brothers.

100.“Can you tell me how to find the laboratory?” “Yes, ______.”


a. just outside step the store and turn to your left
b. step outside the store and just left to your turn
c. just to your left turn and step outside the store
d. just step outside the store and turn to your left

009

1. There were sixty students in the three classrooms. What was the total number of students?
three
sixty
sixteen
six

2. The instructor pointed to a picture and said, “This is a ship.” What picture did he point to?
sheep
chip
ship
jeep

3. They got a good deal on a car. What did they get?


a good heater
a good buy
good mileage
a good driver

4. If Morgan tells you to switch on the motor, what should you do?
examine it
turn it off
repair it
turn it on

5. When you are in a restaurant, you can order meat just the way you like it. If you like meat cooked
thoroughly, what kind of meat would you order?
well done meat
slightly bloody meat
meat cooked in oil
salted meat

6. We will cut down the number of students in the class. What will we do to the class?
add more
test the number
fail them
reduce the number

7. The instructor said, “The engineers designed a bridge.” What did the instructor mean?
They drew plans for it.
They constructed it.
They erected a bridge.
They crossed a bridge.

8. Many homes are equipped with the latest modern electrical appliances. What is the meaning of
“equipped with”?
made from
separated from
repaired with
furnished with

9. Sometimes Captain McDonald gives examples to clarify a statement. Why does he give examples?
to give an order
to answer a question
to complete a statement
to explain a statement

10. The ship fell apart when it hit the rocks. What happened to the ship?
It hit the dock.
It stayed intact.
It missed the rocks.
It went to pieces.

11. He saluted twice. What did he do?


Saluted a captain.
Saluted quickly.
Gave a perfect salute.
Gave two salutes.

12. The instructor said that it was sprinkling outside. What did the instructor mean?
It was raining hard.
Light rain was falling.
The sun was shining.
It was partly cloudy.

13. Mr. and Mrs. Jones watch television at home two hours every night because they like the programs.
Why do they watch television?
because they like it.
Mr. and Mrs. Jones
Two hours every night
at home

14. Captain Willis bought a brand new car. What kind of car did he get?
a used car
a car never used
a repaired car
an old car with a new engine

15. My friend and I will meet you at the theater opposite the cafeteria. Where will we meet you?
one block form the cafeteria
in the cafeteria
across from the cafeteria
by the cafeteria

16. Lieutenant Nicholson is going to the barbershop to get a haircut. Then he is going to the cafeteria to
eat dinner. When will Lt. Nicholson have his dinner?
after getting a haircut
after eating his dinner
at the barbershop
at the cafeteria

17. The temperature fell rapidly when the cold front came. What happened when the front arrived?
The temperature went up.
It got cooler.
The temperature stayed the same.
The fall season arrived.

18. Tom told his brother, “That’s a pretty big load for such a small boy.” What did Tome mean?
That’s a big boy for a small load.
His brother is a big load.
His brother is handsome.
The load is rather large.

19. The teller at the bank said, “What denomination of bills would you like?” What did the teller mean?
Do you have any identification?
Do you want traveler’s checks?
Shall I get a check for you?
How do you want this money?

20. The rules were very rigid. How were the rules?
inaccurate
confusing
strict
easy

21. When ice is exposed to heat, it changes to water. What does it change to?
hail
a solid
snow
a liquid

22. When men travel between the earth and the moon, what do their ships travel through?
water
space
traffic
forest

23. Lieutenant Smith said Lieutenant Lee is a lucky young man. What did he say about Lt. Lee?
He is handsome.
He is arrested.
He is overweight.
He is fortunate.

24. Paul gave his maximum effort in class. What kind of effort did he give?
the greatest
the lowest
the shortest
the last
25. When Bob was sick, he went to a man who cured him. Who cured Bob?
a pharmacist
a physician
a physicist
a supervisor
26. I have to go to town.
I can go to town.
I must go to town.
I ought to go to town.
I may go to town.

27. Gasoline is flammable.


It is a liquid.
It will burn easily.
It is a fuel.
It will not burn.

28. Jim talked easily to everybody.


He was afraid.
He was nervous.
He was relaxed.
He was unhappy.

29. Turn that machine on.


Get on the machine.
Turn the machine.
Start it.
Point it out.

30. It might rain tomorrow.


It may rain.
It can rain.
It will rain.
It ought to rain.

31. He lives in a huge house.


The house is nice.
The house is large.
The house is small.
The house is white.

32. He sounds like he’s angry.


He seems to be angry.
He’s angry.
He likes to be angry.
He isn’t angry.

33. He checked out of the hotel yesterday.


He examined it.
He paid and left.
He bought the hotel.
He arrived and moved in.
34. I will try out the car tomorrow.
I will check it.
I will repair it.
I will buy it tomorrow.
I will show it to you.
35. The workmen will tear down that building.
They will set it on fire.
They will take it apart.
They will repair it.
They will paint it.

36. Major Green didn’t have enough time to read every page in the book.
He will read every page.
He read all the pages.
He didn’t read every page.
He read nothing in the book.

37. John said, “Hurry or we’ll be late.” Tom said, “I’m coming.”
John wants to go immediately.
John is already late.
Tom doesn’t want to go.
Tom will come later.

38. I graduated from high school in July and joined the military service two months later.
I joined in September.
I joined in December.
I joined before graduation.
I graduated from the service.

39. The clerk said, “Try this coat on.” Mr. Brown tried it on and said, “The sleeves are not long enough.”
The sleeves are too long.
The coat fits just right.
The sleeves are O.K.
The sleeves are too short.

40. Henry said, “Lets go in, I’m freezing.” Mike said, “I’m freezing too, let’s go.”
Henry wants to go outside.
The weather is warm.
The weather is very cold.
Mike is feeling warm.

41. Mrs. Nolan doesn’t get along with Mrs. Morgan.


They are good friends.
They don’t know each other.
They aren’t friendly with each other.
They haven’t seen each other for a long time.

42. Let me get my hat, Bill.


Bill, please get my hat.
Bill doesn’t want to get his hat.
Allow me to get my hat.
Don’t get my hat.
43. Mr. Calloway likes various kinds of food.
He likes the same kind every day.
He likes only one kind of food.
He likes many different foods.
He likes only some foods.
44. The waitress said, “What would you like?” John answered, “I think I’ll have pie and coffee.”
John wants coffee and pie.
John already had pie and coffee.
The waitress likes pie and coffee.
The waitress gave John a menu.

45. After having dinner, many of the students go to their rooms and study.
They have dinner in their rooms.
They study while having dinner.
They study before dinner.
They study after dinner.

46. Paperback books are cheaper than hardcover books.


Paperback books are more expensive.
Hard cover books are less expensive.
Hard cover books are cheaper.
Paperback books are less expensive.

47. George did not want to go to the bank, so his roommate went there alone.
George’s roommate went to the bank.
George went to the bank.
George and his roommate went there.
George’s roommate didn’t go to the bank.

48. Lieutenant Allen forgot to put his return address on the package.
Lt. Allen wrote his return address.
He returned the package.
He didn’t write his return address.
He forgot to return the package.

49. John wanted to learn to drive, so his friend taught him.


John’s friend is learning to drive.
John taught his friend to drive.
John still hasn’t learned to drive.
A friend gave John driving lessons.

50. Mrs. Jones arrived just before ten and Mr. Jones arrived just after ten.
She arrived just before 10:00.
She arrived immediately after Mr. Jones.
She arrived a few minutes after ten.
She arrived with Mr. Jones.

51. W: That used car is in very nice condition. May I drive it?
M: Sure, try it out.
What did the man do?
He refused the woman’s request to drive the car.
He granted the woman permission to drive the car.
He told the woman the car is brand new.
He told the woman the car is not in good condition.

52. M: Hi, Mary. Am I late for the colonel’s briefing?


W: No, but you almost didn’t make it. He’s coming through the door now.
What did Mary tell the man?
He was late for the briefing.
He got to the briefing just in time.
The colonel was late for the briefing.
He should go through the door.

53. W: Is this flight five-o-four to Los Angeles?


M: Yes, it is.
W: Is this seat taken?
M: No, it isn’t.
What did the man tell the woman?
The woman is on the wrong plane.
The woman is on the right train.
The seat is already in use.
The seat is not being held for anyone.

54. W: Captain, my parents are coming to town to visit me. I would like time off on the thirteenth to meet
them at the airport.
M: Request granted.
What did the woman want?
She wanted to go to town.
She wanted to meet the captain’s parents.
She wanted to go to the airport.
She wanted to grant his request.
55. M: Will Dr. White get back next week?
W: Yes, he will. He plans to stop in New York City for a few days and then he’ll come home.
What did the woman say about Dr. White?
Dr. White will come by plane.
Dr. White arrives this week.
Dr. White will come straight home.
Dr. White will come home after he visits New York.

56. W: Sergeant Smith, can you finish checking all the records by the end of the week?
M: I think so, but it depends on how many people I have to help me.
What did Sgt. Smith mean?
He will finish by the end of the week.
He won’t finish by the end of the week.
He must finish by the end of the week.
He might finish by the end of the week.

57. M: My name is Sergeant Sutter. Can you tell me where my new class meets?
W: Yes, it’s upstairs in room thirty. You’re early though. Class doesn’t start until seven-twenty.
What did the woman tell the man?
The student starts call at 0730.
The student is late to class.
The class will not begin until later.
The class will be held downtown.

58. W: I want to listen to some of the local radio stations. Do you sell any inexpensive transistor radios?
M: Yes, we have several different kinds and they pick up all local stations.
What does the woman want to do?
She wants to buy a transistor radio.
She wants to listen to overseas radio stations.
She wants to trade an old television set for a radio.
She wants to sell transistor radios.

59. W: Will there be enough transportation to take us to the concert?


M: You don’t have to worry about that. The parents will provide enough cars.
What did the man mean?
The parents will provide transportation.
The parents aren’t worried about the concert.
There won’t be enough for everybody.
The parents aren’t going to the concert.

60. M: Did I pass the test?


F: I’m sorry, Bill. You failed it. You’ll have to wait until next month before you can take it again.
What did the woman say?
Bill did poorly and cannot be retested again until next month.
Bill cannot be retested even if he wants it.
Bill should take the test again next week.
Bill did well and won’t be tested again until next month.

61.Newspapers are published in many cities.


sold
read
printed
bought
62.The instructor collected the examination papers.
gathered
erased
distributed
graded

63.When you order wire, you must state the diameter that you need.
price
thickness
length
use

64.Does he desire further education?


less
scientific
more
necessary
65.Upon retiring from the service, Captain Jones was hired by an aircraft company.
kept
flown
discharged
employed
66.The meeting terminated at four o’clock.
was postponed
was half-way over
got started
came to an end

67.He looked the engine over thoroughly.


completely
a long time ago
hurriedly
carelessly

68.Tomorrow’s weather will determine whether we are to go or stay.


postpone
apply
be disregarded
be the deciding factor

69.He tried to put out the fire, but it got out of hand.
became uncontrollable
was put out
left his hand
became smaller

70.______ you ever studied algebra?


Do
Have
Has
Did

71.This is a good car; ______ the other hand, that one is better.
by
at
on
to

72.The book on the table is ______.


us
them
ours
their

73.I have worked ______ a mechanic for several years.


in
as
to
at
74.The heavy rain prevented us from ______ for our next base.
leave
to leave
left
leaving
75.Will you please ______ me some coffee?
fill
pour
drink
put

76.There is very little possibility ______ finding his lost pen.


by
from
of
to

77.I haven’t seen John today. ______, I haven’t seen him for over a week.
Nevertheless
Than
In fact
Therefore

78.The first sergeant had all the telephones ______ today.


repair
repairing
repairs
repaired

79.The training has been accelerated. It has been ______.


speeded up
stopped
lengthened
eliminated

80.Would you mind ______ all the windows in the room?


closed
close
closing
to close
81.The cost of all the things I bought ______ to $50.
were around
added up
over
down

82.When Jack told us the dimensions of his room, he was talking about its ______.
measurements
color
location
quality
83.If John had had the money yesterday, he ______ the car.
buys
bought
would buy
would have bought
84.When did your brother ______?
get marry
get married
got married
to marry

85.The patients haven’t received their medicine yet, ______?


had they
received they
have they
didn’t they

86.The problem was worked out. It was ______.


solved
unsolved
given to someone
lost

87.Water is ______ hydrogen and oxygen.


combined with
made to
composed of
evaporated

88.Mr. Smith always carries his raincoat if the weatherman ______ rain.
predicted
had predicted
predicts
predicting

89.When he went to buy a car, he ______ a blue one.


picked out
will pick out
picking out
picks out

90.She was interested in ______ English.


to learn
learning
the learning
have learned

91.Everyone was happy ______ free tickets to the movie.


received
to receive
have received
were received
92.That regulation on training ______ yet.
not change
was not changing
has not been changed
hasn’t change
93.The secretary said, “Would you like to see any particular person?”
The visitor replied, “Yes, ______.”
all of them
Captain Burke
I will talk to anyone
I’m not particular

94.In note taking, a person is always ______.


writing the main points
carrying messages from one place to another
completing short sentences
taking orders over the telephone

95.In one kind of code, each number represents a letter of the alphabet. In other words, ______.
every number precedes a letter
each number looks like a letter
every number is an alphabet
each number stands for a letter

96.Sgt. Smith said, “When I finish the report, I will pass it on to Sgt. Brown.” Sgt. Brown ______.
received the report from Sgt. Smith
will receive the report from Sgt. Smith
will not receive the report from Sgt. Smith
will write his own report

97.When the child ran in front of the moving taxi, the driver stopped the car instantly. He stopped the
taxi ______.
cautiously
slightly
abruptly
unevenly

98.John stirred his cup of coffee. He ______ his coffee.


mixed
heated
poured
tasted

99.The mechanic spilled the oil on the motor. He ______.


put the oil in the motor
spread the oil carefully
removed the oil from the motor
accidently poured the oil in the wrong place

100.My watch functions properly. It is ______.


out of order
in good shape
worn out
not working

010

1. What is a house?
a. a plant
b. a car
c. a horse
d. a building

2 Will Mr. Smith be here?


a. Yes, he won’t.
b. No, she won’t.
c. No, he won’t.
d. Yes, she won’t.

3. The drink was in a bottle. What was the drink in?


a box
a beverage
a liquid
a container

4. Susan’s father is a merchant. What is he?


a doctor
a trader
a swimmer
a laborer

5. Our unit received a new motor. What did we get?


an engine
an automobile
an airplane
a train

6. Her mother closed the curtain. What did she close?


a book cover
a table cover
a window cover
a fan cover
7. What is the opposite of lend?
give
demand
borrow
bend
8. The children looked up from their books when they heard the roar. What did they hear?
strange music
a knock on the door
bright lights
a low-flying jet

9. Alan will probably board the plane this afternoon. What will he do?
leave it
get on it
inspect it
buy it

10. The sailor cut the rope in one quick motion. What do we mean by motion?
movement
motor
station
moment
11. He should furnish his mechanics with enough tools to do the job right. What should he do with the
tools?
fix them
supply them
forward them
further them
12. As soon as the rain stopped, the army was able to progress much faster. What is another way to say to
progress?
to move around
to move in
to move over
to move forward

13. Can you put this machine into operation?


Can you put oil on it?
Can you take it apart?
Can you put it together?
Can you make it work?

14. What is public opinion on this issue?


What is the thinking of the people?
What is the advice for the pilots?
What is the price of onions?
What is the private reaction?

15. Are you getting used to the climate here?


Are you getting sick of it?
Are you getting tired of it?
Are you getting accustomed to it?
Are you getting some use of it?

16. When did you get back?


When did you turn over?
When did you return?
When did you fall back?
When did you catch up?
17. Which shirt did she pick out?
Which shirt did she lift?
Which shirt did she have?
Which shirt did she choose?
Which shirt did she reject?
18. Do you want to try on this coat?
Do you want to wear it to see how it fits?
Do you want to buy it on trial?
Do you want to sell it?
Do you want to put it away?

19. Have you been waited on?


Have you been insulted?
Have you been selected?
Have you been served?
Have you been placed?

20. Can you go right away?


Can you go from the right?
Can you go later?
Can you go to the right?
Can you go immediately?

21. What does it mean if John’s conduct is good?


He has a perfect score.
He has a medal.
He behaved well.
He has been a bad boy.

22, If we say that the president carries a heavy burden, what do we mean?
He carries a bag.
He carries a sack.
He has a light load.
He has many responsibilities.

23. Jack was considered an expert by many people. What did people think of him?
He was considered a person with skill.
He was considered an average fellow.
He was considered a person with no skill.
He was considered a man without any experience.

24. If Sam broke the window with a stone, what did he throw?
a story
a rock
a storm
a ball

25. If Bill were to knock on the door, what would he do?


break the door by hitting it
make a noise by hitting the door
throw a stone at the door
lean on the door
26. The situation is not very good.
The condition is good.
The circumstances are excellent.
The circumstances are poor.
The solution is not very good.
27. The students participate in sports.
They teach sports.
They study sports.
The take part in sports.
The watch movies of sports.

28. The officer made a correction on the report.


He signed the report.
He changed the report.
He copied the report.
He typed the report.

29. The path curves in and out of the trees.


The path rolls.
The path winds.
The path skips.
The path dips.

30. My roommate always dreaded visits to his uncle’s house.


He somewhat liked the visits.
He enjoyed the visits.
He feared the visits.
He refused the visits.

31. She asked if the suit fit you.


She said, “Is it too expensive?”
She said, “Is it satisfactory?”
She said, “Do you dislike it?”
She said, “Is this your suit?”

32. The control tower operator will repeat the information if you cannot understand it.
He will read it.
He will say it again.
He will reason with you.
He will appeal it.

33. He located the city on the map.


He thought that the city was on the map.
He surrounded the city on the map.
He colored the city on the map.
He found the city on the map.

34. Barbara demanded a raise in pay.


She thought about getting a raise in pay.
She got a raise in pay.
She asked for a raise in pay.
She considered a raise in pay.
35. Oil and water do not combine.
They do not mix.
They do no boil.
They do not absorb.
They do no melt.
36. She attached the sheets of paper.
She labeled the sheets of paper.
She cut the sheets of paper.
She joined the sheets of paper.
She stamped the sheets of paper.

37. Patricia has such a good plan that I think it should be developed.
It should be wasted.
It should be expanded.
It should be limited.
It should be dropped.

38. John fastened the lock on the door.


John forgot the key to the lock.
John resisted the lock on the door.
John locked the door quickly.
John closed the lock on the door.

39. A pilot must react very fast.


He must repeat very fast.
He must talk very fast.
He must respond very fast.
He must relieve very fast.

40. After looking things over, the mechanic connected the two wires.
He joined them.
He weighed them.
He corrected them.
He separated them.

41. This man knows how to operate the machine.


He knows how to inspect it.
He knows how to fix it.
He knows how to open it.
He knows how to run it.

42. The instructor has already covered that part of the lesson.
He has discussed that part.
He has closed that part.
He has overlooked that part.
He has omitted that part.

43. The plane was not maintained in good flying condition.


It was not properly operated.
It was not properly finished.
It was not considered in good flying condition.
It was not kept in good flying condition.
44. She is tiny.
She is small.
She is large.
She has big feet.
She talks a lot.
45. The questions were difficult.
They were not clear.
They were hard.
They were not correct.
They were easy.

46. He was very powerful.


He was strong.
He was sick.
He was lazy.
He was weak.

47. The pilot landed the plane on a wet runway.


It had no lights.
It was a grass runway.
There was water on it.
There were birds on it.

48. The item was very valuable.


It was not worth much.
It was not very expensive.
It cost more than it was worth.
It cost a lot.

49. We received extra pay last week.


The pay was more than usual.
The pay was less than usual.
There was little pay.
There was some pay.

50. The earth’s gravity is a constant force.


It does not change.
It changes.
It is inconsistent.
It is variable.

51. M: Did you understand Jim?


F: No, he spoke too rapidly.
How did Jim speak?
He spoke poorly.
He spoke slowly.
He spoke carefully.
He spoke fast.

52. M: How does Bill write?


F: Bill writes clearly.
How does Bill write?
His English is poor.
He is not understood.
His English structure is very complex.
His writing is easily understandable.

53. F: Does your roommate like to go to the movies, Jerry?


M: Well actually, he rarely goes to the movies.
How often does Jerry’s roommate go to the movies?
He seldom goes.
He goes often.
He never goes.
He goes frequently.

54. F: What is that noise?


M: It’s my car. The motor has been running continuously all morning.
What did the man say about the motor?
It has been running now and then.
It has been running on and off.
It has been running without stopping.
It has been running slowly.

55. F: What kind of plane is that?


M: Well, originally it was a bomber.
What did he say about the plane?
Frequently, it was a bomber.
Finally, it was a bomber.
Formerly, it was a bomber.
Now, it is a bomber.

56. F: Why are the people running over there?


M: Because at last, their hero has arrived.
What did the man say about their hero?
He finally arrived.
His arrival was satisfactory.
He arrived immediately.
He would arrive later.

57. M: Do those men have jobs?


F: No, but they are willing to work.
What did the woman mean?
They would have worked if asked.
The work was too difficult.
They did not want to work.
They had finished the work.

58. F: Did you like the meal?


M: Yes, it was delicious.
F: Would you like a cup of coffee?
What should the man answer?
Yes, I should.
Yes, I will.
Yes, I would.
Yes, I do.

59. F: Did you buy that gadget?


M: Yes, I did, and this small device is very expensive.
What was expensive?
The order was expensive.
The instrument was expensive.
The small vise was expensive.
The little job was expensive.
60. M: Are you going to drive today?
F: I don’t know. The traffic is heavy.
What did the woman mean?
There were many traffic policemen on the streets.
There were many pedestrians.
There were many cars on the streets.
The streets seemed empty.

61. Now and then we have school parties.


We have them regularly.
We have them occasionally.
We have them often.
We have them frequently.

62. The conversation was cut off twice.


It began twice.
It was interrupted twice.
It was changed twice.
It decreased twice.

63. He left the country for good.


He was coming back.
He would visit a good country.
He was not happy with his trip.
He was not going to return.

64. The nurse looked at the wound very carefully.


She examined it.
She put something over it.
She admired it.
She washed it carefully.

65. He wanted to slip out before the end of the meeting.


He wanted to omit part of the meeting.
He wanted to deliver something before the meeting.
He wanted to discover a new element.
He wanted to leave.

66. He was completely worn out after giving the talk.


He was full of energy.
He was warned.
He was bored.
He was exhausted.

67. Betty had to figure out the answer to the problem.


She had to deceive it.
She had to solve it.
She had to test it.
She had to forget it.

68. In spite of the bad weather, the pilots kept on flying last night.
They refused to fly.
They stopped flying.
They continued flying.
They avoided flying.

69. The radio is too loud. Please turn it down.


Decrease the volume.
Put the radio down.
Increase the volume.
Stop the radio.

70. We had plenty of food for everybody in the group.


We had little food.
We had enough food.
We had scarcely any food.
We had hardly enough food.

71. He said to her, “I want to become a famous person.”


She wants to become a famous person.
She wants him to become a famous person.
He told her about a famous person.
He wants to become a famous person.

72. Having completed the assignment, Virginia went home.


The assignment was hard, so Virginia went home.
The assignment was not for Virginia, so she forgot about it.
She remembered the assignment after she got home.
She went home after she completed the assignment.

73. After finishing the examination, we went to the swimming pool and had a good time.
We finished our examination after the swim.
We had a good time during our examination.
We went swimming after we finished the examination.
We swam and then took the examination.

74. Everybody _____ be able to dance.


have
ought to
could had
ought
75. The target _____ by the arrow.
hit
hits
was hit
was hitting
76. He spoke _____ him about flying.
about
by
at
to

77. She has been shopping _____ a long time.


for
during
since
from
78. It rained a great deal _____ the summer season.
by
during
while
on

79. There is no one _____ us who could tell the difference.


among
upward
for
from

80. You need to study _____ your mission may carry you to any part of the world.
unless
where
till
because

81. He didn’t check this page _____ as the last page.


thorough
as thoroughly
more thorough
thoroughly

82. A month ago, I _____ here.


am coming
will come
shall come
came
83. We _____ a picnic tomorrow.
have had
will have
had
did have

84. The pilot _____ the instruments now.


is checking
have checked
was checking
checked
85. I _____ a test when he came in.
was talking
will take care
take care
am talking

86. If I _____ the questions, I will answer them.


understood
understand
have understood
had understood

87. Will you _____ me a favor?


state
say
tell
do

88. We are _____ a good time.


had
will have
having
have

89. We _____ a good time last night.


had
has
have
having

90. Please _____ all the window.


opening
opens
open
opened

91. He _____ a long time ago.


left
leave
leaving
has left

92. Did he _____ the invitation?


accepting
accept
accepted
accepts
93. My roommate is _____ a jet now.
flew
fly
flown
flying
94. He _____ a walk in the country.
take
did
made
took

95. They _____ the dishes off the table.


have taken
has taken
been taken
taken

96. Why don’t you wait until she _____?


come
comes
came
coming
97. I am going _____ some shaving lotion.
buying
bought
to buy
buys

98. We _____ from Tom that the repair work was excellent.
to hear
hears
heard
hearing

99. He _____ interesting stories.


tells
tell
says
telling

100. He hit the knob so hard it _____ his little finger open.
had split
split
splits
will split
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