061.

1. What kinds of animals does Mr. Shore have?

He is one of the kindest people I know.

His farm is in Texas.

He has pigs, sheep, and a few horses.

He grows corn and beans.

2. The children can see the movie without paying. Who can see the movie

free?

men and woman

military only

women only

boys and girls

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3. Where did he buy the pencil?

for 10 cents

he needed one

last week

at the store

4. My chair is made of aluminum. What is it made of?

strong plastic

strong cloth

light metal

light wood

5. Tom went to the doctor to have his hearing checked. What did the doctor

check?

Tom’s eyes

Tom’s ears

Tom’s lungs

Tom’s feet

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6. The weather report is received daily. When do we get the report?

every week

every hour

every month

every day

7. Mary’s the cashier in our office.

She cleans the floor.

She answers the telephone.

She types all the letters.

She handles the money.

8. He was a passenger on that bus.

He cleaned it.

He worked on it.

He polished it.

He rode on it.

9. Smoking in the classroom is prohibited.

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Smoking is permitted.

Smoking is not allowed.

Smoking is encouraged.

Smoking is safe.

10. Bob’s an expert mechanic.

Bob used to be a mechanic.

Bob’s a really good mechanic.

Bob’s not a very good mechanic.

Bob wants to become a mechanic.

11. When we went on the picnic, we participated in many games.

We watched the games.

We played the games.

We got tired of them.

We took pictures of them.

12. The trip was very long. What was long?

the movie

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the lesson

the boat

13. In what season does snow usually fall?

white

summer

winter

gently

14. How long a period may I work on this project?

for sixty inches

for sixty pieces

for sixty minutes

for sixty degrees

15. What was the result of the accident?

John fixed it.

John was hurt.

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John brought it.

John was driving.

16. The weather is getting cooler. What is happening to the weather?

It is getting humid.

The temperature is going down.

It is clearing up.

It is getting cloudy outside.

17. Sandra made a long distance call. What kind of call was it?

It was to a business office.

It was from a public phone.

It was to another city.

It was at a low rate.

18. The heart is an important organ. What does it do?

It digests food.

It pumps blood.

It cools the body.

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19. The parents are watching their children cook the food.

The parents are talking to their children.

The parents are cooking the food.

The parents are looking at their children.

The parents are feeding the children.

20. The commander says he approves of the plan.

He wants to mover the plan.

He doesn’t agree with the plan.

He accepts the plan.

He wants to change it.

21. This city needs a little more housing.

It needs more parks.

It needs waterways.

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It needs living quarters.

It needs traffic control.

22. I’ve got to have my car fixed.

My car is running well.

I’m having trouble with my car.

I just bought a new car.

I’m going to buy a new car.

23. My socks have disappeared.

They are lost.

They have become old and worn.

They are on the table.

They have changed colors.

24. Mr. James is a commercial pilot.

He flies for the airlines.

He flies for the Air Force.

He flies for sport.

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He sells airplanes.

25. Joe and his friend went out to eat.

They ate the food at home.

They ate too much food.

They ate at a restaurant.

They ate the wrong food.

26. This book is a reprint of an old book.

This is the original book.

This book is completely new.

This book is the same as the old book.

This book has been in my family several years.

27. Joan has a temporary job.

She is very efficient at her work.

She receives a high salary for her work.

She does work for several people.

She took the job for only a limited time.

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28. Joe got on the wrong bus this morning. Bill did too.

Joe rode on two buses.

Bill missed the bus.

Joe and Bill didn’t get the right bus.

Bill didn’t get on the bus this morning.

29. The insulation on the wire was damaged. What was damaged?

the fuse

the covering

the copper

the plug

30. Who is most likely to use a nut?

a doctor

a mechanic

a painter

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31. The ride was bumpy. How was the ride?

smooth

fast

rough

comfortable

32. Bob slept in the open. Where did he sleep?

upstairs

downstairs

outside

inside

33. In his haste, he forgot to turn off the stove before he left the house. What

happened to his house?

It got cold.

It was painted.

It burned down.

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34. The box was made of lumber. What was it made of?

cardboard

pasteboard

sheetrock

wood

35. Did the driver break a traffic law?

Yes, he stopped for a red light.

Yes, he was driving too fast.

Yes, he showed his ID card.

Yes, he was parking his car.

36. Are you getting used to the weather?

Yes, it’s raining hard now.

No, I don’t think it will snow.

No, it isn’t hot today.

Yes, I’m becoming accustomed to it.

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37. Mr. Smith will train Lois for that job.

He will thank her for doing it.

He will take her to it.

He will stop her from doing it.

He will teach her to do it.

38. Chew your food well.

Chew your food occasionally.

Chew your food in half.

Chew your food thoroughly.

Chew your food in small pieces.

39. I watched the men build a racecar.

They constructed the car.

They put gas in the car.

They rode in the car.

They drove it to town.

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40. The man did his duty.

He did not want to do anything.

He did whatever he felt like doing.

He did not know what to do.

He did what he was supposed to do.

41. After the doctor put some drops in David’s eyes, David’s vision became

blurred.

His sight became very sharp.

He couldn’t see very clearly.

He couldn’t open his eyes.

His eyes began to hurt.

42. There was an explosion at the refinery.

Some workers were promoted.

Some workers were hired.

Some workers were injured.

Some workers were retired.

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43. Something went wrong with the engine and we had to make an

emergency landing.

The engine was working.

The engine wouldn’t start.

The engine failed.

The emergency landing wasn’t necessary.

44. I asked the captain for some time off, but I was turned down.

I was whirled around.

My request was rejected.

I put the time down.

The captain asked for some time off.

45. There’s a shortage of food.

There’s ______ food.

very little

delicious

greasy

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46. Jack says he doesn’t mind the warm weather.

He doesn’t think about the weather.

He worries about the warm weather.

He doesn’t object to the warm weather.

He can’t stand the warm weather.

47. Do you care about your job?

Yes, I am careless.

Yes, I am conceited.

Yes, I am callous.

Yes, I am concerned.

48. Tools should be protected against moisture. What should they be

protected against?

dry weather

dampness

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improper use

49. She has something wrong with her respiratory system. Where is the

trouble?

in her heart

in her ribs

in her lungs

in her stomach

50. Sue bought some tableware for the occasion. What did she buy?

fruit and vegetables

spoons, knives, and forks

chairs and tables

pots and pans

51. Why did the welder use goggles?

to protect his feet

to protect his hands

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to protect his sight

52. The soldier worked in transportation and supply. What did his job

involve?

logistics

personnel

administration

statistics

53. Someone walked away with our new book. What happened to the book?

It was printed.

It was sold.

It was stolen.

It was signed.

54. The pilot carried out his mission.

He accomplished his mission.

He planned his mission.

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He continued his mission.

He cancelled his mission.

55. The jury decided that the company’s actions were deliberate.

The company acted _______.

knowingly

impulsively

generously

impersonally

56. Belinda can’t stand her supervisor.

She can’t ______ him.

understand

tolerate

satisfy

influence

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57. F: Did you plan to take pictures on your trip?

M: Yes, but my camera was not working.

What do you learn from this conversation?

The man took picture on the trip.

The man did not take any pictures.

The man did not make any plans.

The man worked instead of going on a trip.

58. F: What did the secretary tell you?

M: To come back.

What did the man say about the secretary?

She told him to leave.

She told him to return.

She told him to enter.

She told him to hurry.

59. F: Is Kevin going to the movie?

M: No, he said he would be busy all day.

Why isn’t Kevin going to the movie?

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He is sick.

He has no time.

He doesn’t like movie.

He is going away.

60. F: I’m going back to the house.

M: You’d better take a flashlight with you.

Why does she need a flashlight?

to see the way.

to open the door.

to start a fire.

to take a bath.

61. M: What happened to your beautiful plants?

F: The freeze killed them.

What happened to the plants?

They bloomed.

They grew.

They died.

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They faded.

62. F: Did you move the books?

M: Yes, I thought they would fall.

What did the man think the books would do?

drop down.

pile up.

roll around

push through

63. F: Did you remember to put water in this? The leaves are beginning to

fall.

M: No, I didn’t. I’ll do it now.

What needs water?

the grass

a salad

the forest

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64. M: Can I help you, ma’am?

F: I want my car checked. What do you charge?

What does the woman want to know?

how long it will take

what tools it will take

which parts of the car will be checked

how much it will cost

65. M: There is a car with its lights on in the parking lot. It is a blue Mercury

Cougar with Georgia license plates. The car ______.

is illegally parked

was stolen in Georgia

is stalled at a light

has its lights on

66. M: What are they building on the highway out by the Garrett’s farm? W:

That’s going to be a new city landfill. The city will _______ in it.

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deposit trash.

clean water

produce electricity

build a stadium

67. Do you _____ the time?

Had

have

having

has

68. ______ is to use it.

A language the best way to learn

The best way a language to learn

The best way to learn a language

A language to learn the best way

69. Do you ever eat in a restaurant?

No, I ate in a restaurant never.

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 No, I never eat in a restaurant.

No, never I eat in a restaurant.

No, in a restaurant I eat never.

70. Cotton is the principal product of this state.

secondary

main

unpopular

cheap

71. It is illegal to carry a gun.

permissible

natural

essential

unlawful

72. One of the prisoners escaped.

was wounded

got away

was released

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 wouldn’t work.

73. Linda can have only liquid foods. What’s the only thing she can have?

foods the are fresh

foods she can chew

foods that are cooked

foods she can drink

74. Sue: You’d better get to class on time. Joe: You’re right. I ____ go now.

may

must

would

had

75. Portable electric hand drills are used for _____ holes in materials.

boring

to bore

bored

bore

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76. Joan doesn’t want ______.

nothing

anything

anywhere

somewhere

77. Select the correct sentence.

Mary likes on Thanksgiving Day to visit her grandmother.

On Thanksgiving Day to visit her grandmother Mary likes.

Mary likes to visit her grandmother on Thanksgiving Day.

Mary likes her grandmother on Thanksgiving Day to visit.

78. Today one finds that plastics are being used almost everywhere. Plastic

articles can be produced at rather low cost; the machines for molding them

are neither large nor heavy. Furthermore, most of the products are light in

weight and can be stored and transported easily. According to this

paragraph, plastics are _____.

popular but not practical

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 practical but not popular

both practical and popular

neither practical nor popular

79. He cut the meat into pieces before serving it.

bought

cooked

cleaned

carved

80. The astronauts descended to earth. They came _____.

around

apart

through

down

81. All Bob heard on his radio was static. What did he hear?

music

news

voices

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82. Monkeys like to show off.

try to get food

make a present

sleep long hours

attract attention

83. He isn’t used to this food. It is _____.

Strange to him

Not new to him

His favorite

His native food

84. I had been listening to the teacher before the bell ______.

rang

rings

is ringing

will ring

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85. Robert: Does he brush his teeth every day?

Sally: Yes, he always ____ his teeth.

brush

brushing

brushed

brushes

86. In baseball, the first ball of the season often _____ by the President.

was throwing

did throw

have thrown

is thrown

87. He walked _______ the path.

at

along

with

between

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88. The diamond is a beautiful, brilliant gem. Although it is commonly used in

engagement rings, its greatest use is in industry. Today, the automotive

industry is the main buyer uses for this mineral in an automobile factory.

According to this paragraph, ________

All diamonds are used in engagement rings

15 minerals are used in automobile factories

industrial diamonds are used in automobile factories

all diamonds are used in industry

89. Lee wants to register his letter.

drop the letter in the postbox

have the post office record it

put an airmail stamp on it

send it with some cash

90. In America, there was plenty of room for everybody for a hundred and fifty

years. America could take all those who chose to come. According to this

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 paragraph, ______.

America is 150 years old

America chose to take everyone

there was living space for all who came

people stopped coming to coming to America after 150 years

91. The path is so narrow that ______.

I’m tired

I must walk behind you

It’s damaging my shoes

I can see for miles

92. You shouldn’t have much trouble getting around here.

Finding your way will be difficult.

Your movements here will be restricted.

You should be able to find your way.

You will get lost very easily.

93. When will you wind up the job?

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finish

motivate

join

94. Has anybody met the ____ scholar who is visiting our department today?

had learned

learns

learned

has learned

95. The dead bank guard _____ three times in the chest.

had been stabbed

was stabbing

had stabbed

is stabbing

96. _____ Paul’s request for leave was in poor judgment.

To deny

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Denies

Should deny

97. Don’t _____ that old shirt; it will make a good cleaning rag.

wipe

discard

describe

polish

98. The woman was seized.

harmed

captured

destroyed

aided

99. The silver vase is tarnished.

valuable

antique

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discolored

100. His perplexity during the discussion was evident.

confusion

understanding

knowledge

enthusiasm

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