Print or Fail FINAL

ECPE Practice Quiz 1
Total points90/100
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Plans to build a new elementary school are ________.

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elevated
fortified
underway
interlocking
Kate had to overcome a great deal of ________ to finally achieve her

academic goals.
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endeavor
differentiation
vigilance
adversity
Even though Bob and Mark are good friends, they're ________ when they
play tennis at the weekends.
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contrasts
aggregates
counterparts
rivals
It is best that a judge be as ________ as possible when deciding cases.

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intentional
equalized
perceptible
impartial
Due to time ________, we'll have to end the meeting at three o'clock.
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boundaries
constraints
processes
functions
Even at very high temperatures, this material still ________ its shape.
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resolves
reforms
retains
reserves
Record amounts of snow last winter led to a ________ in demand for snow
tires.
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surge
pressure
wave
burden
Correct answer
surge
When I returned from my vacation, I found a huge ________ of work to do.

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upkeep
outreach
postscript
backlog
She saved a lot of money through ________ financial planning.

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conducive
prudent
precarious
impudent
The uniforms developed for industrial workers are made from a very
________ material.
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capable
persistent
durable
stubborn
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A feeling of fear ________ the crowd as the storm approached.

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pervaded
amplified
suspended
injected
Joe is such a good student. His low chemistry score is just ________.
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an aberration
a delusion
an excursion
a malocclusion
The large rabbit ________ from the hole, followed by three smaller ones.
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emerged
lapsed
erupted
upheld
If Daniel leaves, the company will have difficulty finding a replacement of his
________.
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caliber
periphery
equality
amplitude
Everyone laughed at the funny ________ Tom made during lunch.

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opinion
sentence
remark
explanation
We found the physics professor's explanation ________.

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augmenting
infinite
eminent
illuminating
All the students are smart but Jim is ________ intelligent.

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extravagantly
extensively
exceptionally
explicitly
What were the ________ causes of Sam's poor sales record?

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basement
elementary
underlying
founding
The tall grass ________ in the gentle breeze.

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rocked
whisked
swayed
whipped
Our ________ on the train was so small that the trip was very
uncomfortable.
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compartment
cabinet
caravan
component
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Brian showed no ________ for cheating on the exam.

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agitation
modification
indulgence
remorse
She kept her ________ during the earthquake.

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composure
complement
complicity
complication
She doesn't have the right ________ to work with young children.
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temperament
temperance
template
tendency
My new bag is so ________ that I can take it anywhere.

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compiled
condensed
compact
compressed
We should consider the plan, despite its negative ________.

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aspects
characters
perspectives
restrains
Correct answer
aspects
The electric company sent me a ________ that I need to pay my bill.
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remembrance
memento
reminder
memory
Billy was ________ of crying when his mother left him at school.
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in full bloom
at the edge
across the line
on the verge
I read a newspaper article that ________ the government health plan.

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criticized
appointed
displeased
conceded
He ________ that he was wrongly fired.

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compounded
detached
expended
contended
The university has several ________ campuses in nearby cities.

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spare
component
satellite
accessory
Correct answer
satellite
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She ________ to the new rules.

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avoided
rejected
objected
delegated
Public support for the politician ________ when he was arrested.

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extinguished
enlightened
evaporated
extrapolated
Correct answer
evaporated
Will you read this essay? Don't change anything, just ________ it.
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review
regard
revise
revert
Correct answer
review
Meeting the astronaut ________ his interest in space travel.

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probed
installed
stimulated
reproved
John's a student at the University, where he's ________ a degree in
medicine.
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pursuing
composing
affirming
constructing
I really ________ up an appetite during the hike.

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ran
dug
made
worked
The firefighters were quickly ________ to the burning house.

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portrayed
dispatched
allocated
appropriated
Unfortunately, your salary does not ________ your excellent performance.

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contain
exhibit
picture
reflect
Mike wants a second job in order to ________ his income.

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magnify
prolong
accompany
augment
Sometimes laws do not ________ with what we think is right.

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intend
correspond
commute
motivate
Correct answer
Correspond
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I ________ the books so high that they fell down.

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mounted
bunched
stacked
compiled
In some countries, poor people have limited ________ to good medical care.
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reception
convenience
access
parameters
Who do you think the baby ________, her mother or her father?
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compares
resembles
reminds
likens
Mark is so ________. One minute he is happy and the next minute he's sad.
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uneven
disrupted
moody
diverse
Correct answer
moody
The glass vase ________ when it fell on the concrete floor.

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shattered
thrust
crushed
stumbled
Correct answer
shattered
We ________ together to try to keep warm.

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spindled
hitched
gripped
huddled
There are a number of ________ errors in Bob's report.

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glimmering
glaring
burning
shimmering
John tried to ________ me to change my mind.

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convey
consider
pursue
persuade
It's difficult for a family of four to ________ on such a low salary.

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perpetrate
reserve
generate
subsist
Her excellent performance in the movie ________ her as a star.

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reviewed
recognized
originated
established
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The little girl was on her best ________ at the expensive restaurant.
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actions
behavior
attitude
style
Correct answer
behavior
The ________ from the earthquake damaged the building.

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shove
smash
knock
jolt
That ________ dog doesn't do anything his owner asks him to.
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expedient
mischievous
transient
prudent
The dean ________ the requirement that each student write a thesis.
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abolished
denoted
disposed
subdued
The man ________ under the weight of the large desk he was carrying.
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strangled
paced
staggered
rippled
The rope was ________ tightly around the tree.
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crossed
wound
circled
layered
Marion uses her money wisely. She never spends money ________.
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infinitely
ingeniously
evasively
frivolously
The managers will discontinue the product if its costs continue to ________.
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ascend
escalate
elevate
propagate
I can tolerate olive oil but I just ________ olives.

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feign
perjure
distort
abhor
My teacher asked me to ________ on the topic I chose for the report.

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explain
elaborate
advance
develop
Correct answer
elaborate
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I believe that your fears are totally ________.

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assumed
superfluous
fictitious
unfounded
All the products in this catalog can be made available to you upon
________.
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inquiry
request
petition
response
Correct answer
request
The iron was much too hot and it ________ Mark's white shirt.
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scarred
scorched
scoured
scoffed
The differences between the two copies are not easily ________.
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discriminated
discernible
penetrable
designated
Frank ________ accepted his coworker's assistance.

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sympathetically
generously
responsively
gratefully
The director designed the plan, but the committee ________ it.
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emerged
implemented
predominated
manufactured
Strict parents do not ________ their children's misconduct.

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deviate
condone
enhance
reprimand
As we approached the city, the tall buildings ________ in the distance.

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adhered
launched
loomed
strode
The letter was ________ mailed to the wrong address.

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involuntarily
incidentally
inadvertently
randomly
Even though they didn't like dogs, our guests were very ________ of our
pets.
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moderate
enthusiastic
tolerant
derisive
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What are the entry ________ for a major in Marketing?

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requirements
provisions
circumstances
conditions
All employees are required to ________ to company regulations.

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adhere
accommodate
confirm
attach
Correct answer
adhere
The ________ of this decision will not be realized until much later.
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repercussions
resolutions
rejections
references
Correct answer
repercussions
I need to be more ________ so that people pay attention to what I say.

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obstinate
assertive
extroverted
sensitive
Professor Smith is so ________ that all students immediately like him.

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affable
fallible
affiliated
affected
Correct answer
affable
The dirty laundry was ________ carelessly on the floor in the corner.
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heaped
distributed
compiled
assembled
The police tried to ________ the crowd at the scene of the accident.
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dissolve
disband
diffuse
disperse
He went through such an ________ to get his work permit.

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obstacle
aggravation
ordeal
anguish
Correct answer
ordeal
I would say there's a very ________ chance of winning the jackpot.

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slim
trivial
trifling
subsequent
Correct answer
slim
She ________ all his files thoroughly, looking for the missing documents.
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came across
went across
went through
came over
Correct answer
went through
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She ________ the main points of the article immediately.

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briefed
grasped
exposed
concluded
Could you try to ________ on your proposal so that we can discuss the
details?
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elongate
extend
embellish
elaborate
I had a ________ that this would happen.

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telepathy
sensitivity
prediction
premonition
Correct answer
premonition
The weather has been extremely ________ this winter.

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hard
ruthless
harsh
callous
I only met him once, but he made ________ impression on me.

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a stubborn
a robust
a menacing
an indelible
He's not accustomed to ________ the rules.
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conforming to
consenting to
associating with
applying to
Correct answer
conforming to
The landlord ________ the keys of the apartment to the new tenant.
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handed over
gave out
gave in
handed down
Correct answer
handed over
Ten years have ________ since I saw her in Italy.

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prolonged
elapsed
occurred
accumulated
Now that I have ________ my ambitions, I'm ready to retire.

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satisfied
fulfilled
succeeded
secured
Correct answer
fulfilled
This room is able to ________ about fifty people.

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accommodate
cater
accumulate
assemble
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Late for work again, Rea ________ gathered her things and ran for the bus.
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impassively
assiduously
frantically
meticulously
Some of the magician's tricks are so ________ you won't believe your eyes.
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fictitious
stunning
glaring
mediocre
I know it's just ________ of time before I get that promotion.

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a matter
a period
a degree
an issue
Under the ________ of the lease, the tenant must pay for any damage.
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terms
indication
jargon
legislation
Don't worry, this syrup should ________ your sore throat.

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decline
exacerbate
enhance
soothe
Maria just ________ with her lecture notes, not thinking she might need
them again.
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discarded
dispensed
eschewed
preserved
Ben hoped to buy the antique watch for less, but the price wasn't open for
________.
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instigation
negotiation
manipulation
maneuvering
Julia prefers to work alone and so ________ Bill's offer of help.

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abolished
denied
exploited
declined
Unless they start making profit soon, the future of the company is at
________.
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stake
random
liability
danger
Ryan had to ________ many problems on the road to success.

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overcome
fathom
attribute
situate
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The domestic house cat is a natural ________ of small rodents.

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predator
defender
victim
invader
Membership of the sports club is ________ to people resident in the area.

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remained
exempted
restricted
confided
Every variety of English has its own set of spelling ________.

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doctrines
conventions
amendments
resolutions
Correct answer
Conventions τροπολογίες
Although Bill tried to keep to a budget, he couldn't control his ________

spending.
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overdone
extravagant
perpetual
arbitrary
Correct answer
Extravagant υπερβολικός
Whoever ________ the phrase, "everybody loves a winner", probably wasn't

one.
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concocted
exploited
coined
fabricated
Correct answer
Coined Επινοήθηκε
Liam and Francesca go everywhere together. They're practically ________.

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inseparable
contigent
abiding
incompatible
It is difficult to ________ a convincing argument without logic.

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confine
construct
consult
compel
American workers are not the only ones ________ with escalating stress at
work.
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grappling
isolating
distinguishing
savoring
The hiking trail took us through pine ________ and past flowing rivers.
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fields
forests
orchards
groves
Correct answer
forests
The amount of tax people pay is in ________ to their annual earnings.

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scale
degree
balance
proportion
Correct answer
proportion
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Though we all knew he was fired, John ________ that he quit.

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allowed
persistent
maintained
continued
To some ________, I have to agree with what you're saying.

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dimension
capability
extent
proportion
The committee went over the plans in ________ detail.

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dense
intimate
minute
intense
To ________, everything has gone smoothly with the project.

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time
season
date
day
Correct answer
date
It is now common knowledge that smoking is ________ to your health.

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incurable
negative
detrimental
fateful
After the bomb explosion, fire officers cleared away the ________ looking for
evidence.
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litter
junk
debris
refuse
Martin always ________ his success to having a loving and supporting

family.
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accounted
affirmed
attributed
announced
The trouble with Frank is that he just can't tell a story without ________ it.
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decorating
adorning
embellishing
ornamenting
It's best to use a ________ knife when cutting fresh bread.

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corrugated
serrated
jagged
crooked
How did the accident ________ about?

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take
come
occur
materialize
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When they heard the joke, they ________ with laughter.

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wailed
growled
roared
whined
Correct answer
Roared βρυχήθηκε
Leigh has been ________ since the baby was born.

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manifested
turbulent
frenzied
ecstatic
Correct answer
ecstatic
Peter felt he was being ________ aside in the struggle for promotion.
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tugged
pushed
towed
wrenched
The report will be published in the next ________ of this periodical.

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spread
circulation
issue
distribution
Correct answer
issue
At Christmas time, parents ________ into their children's bedrooms to leave

presents.
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tiptoe
reach
tread
move
Correct answer
tiptoe
Please remember that what I'm telling you now is strictly in ________.
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person
private
disguise
confidence
Correct answer
confidence
It can take quite a bit of courage to ________ a large crowd.

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announce
commentate
narrate
address
Correct answer
address
________ in the Senate is turning into a major row between the parties.
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Lecture
Presentation
Debate
Talk
She took the ________ in the race.

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way
road
lead
front
Squirrels like to make their nests in the ________ trunk of a tree.

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hollow
bare
empty
vacant
Correct answer
Hollow
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The discovery of an untouched royal tomb in Egypt has ________ the

headlines all over the world.
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given
done
taken
made
Correct answer
made
The judges reached their verdict ________.

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unanimously
in unison
correspondingly
in accord
Correct answer
unanimously
The bridge was badly in need of a fresh ________ of paint.

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splash
brush
coat
covering
Correct answer
coat
Because of wise investments, her fortune soon began to ________.

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gather
accumulate
disperse
hoard
Correct answer
accumulate
A popular weekend task is ________ the lawn.

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hacking
mowing
shearing
pruning
Most workers in the U.S face a long ________ to work each morning.
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hike
ramble
trail
commute
Correct answer
commute
The young man was later charged with ________ driving.

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reckless
hasty
negligent
foolhardy
Correct answer
Reckless ριψοκίνδυνος
I'd like everyone to arrive at the meeting at 3 o'clock ________.

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sharp
abrupt
punctual
direct
Reporters often ________ the privacy of public figures.

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harass
raid
invade
assault
As it was getting chilly, we put another ________ on the fire.

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wood
plank
trunk
log
Correct answer
log
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A fundamental characteristic of a swamp is that it is ________.

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temperate
damp
parched
humid
The concert had to be stopped for a microphone change since the orchestra
was ________.
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inaudible
insufferable
indistinguishable
inflammable
Many schools do not allow their students to have ________ ears.

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perforated
punctured
pricked
pierced
Those in positions of responsibility must learn to ________ their emotions.

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aggravate
infuriate
enrage
temper
The shock of the car accident left him shaking like a ________.
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leaf
sheet
ghost
dog
When they heard the bad news, they went straight home feeling ________.
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splintered
devastated
damaged
cracked
________ of signing contracts without reading the small print.

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Cautious
Take care
Beware
Guarded
The reigning chess champion suffered ________ at the hands of the

newcomer.
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conquest
attack
surrender
defeat
In many movies, the central motif is the struggle between the good guy and
the ________.
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sinner
heroine
villain
guilty
Most people do not break the law because they are afraid of the ________.
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effect
upshot
repercussions
outcome
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People who are very painstaking ________ over every detail.

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agonize
detain
digest
alleviate
The Alpha personality type is said to work well under ________.

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pressure
persistence
provocation
presumption
When replying to the interviewer's questions, the politician was very

________.
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indeterminate
elusive
intangible
evasive
Correct answer
Evasive υπεκφεύγων
Most people are under the ________ that gorillas are our closest
evolutionary relatives.
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misunderstanding
misinformation
apprehension
misapprehension
The patient ________ major surgery in order to save his left leg after the
accident.
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underwent
secured
constituted
withstood
Will DVDs become ________ now that streaming is widely available?

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surpassed
outgrown
dismissed
obsolete
A common theme in most American movies is that crime does not

________.
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remit
pay
fund
credit
Correct answer
pay
What each ________ needs is good housing, shops, schools and

transportation.
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locale
residence
local
dwelling
Correct answer
locale
The bat ________ over our heads before becoming lost in the darkness.
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flapped
soared
fluttered
winged
After two recounts, she was declared the winner by a ________ margin.
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near
close
little
narrow
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All businesses today use email for quick and easy ________ of information.
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transaction
transmission
transformation
transition
John decided to press ahead with his scheme before he got ________ by
the negative economic outlook.
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dissatisfied
disheartened
dismayed
disconsolate
Correct answer
Disheartened αποκαρδιωμένος
Dentists consider tooth ________ a last resort.

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decay
extraction
enamel
cavity
Correct answer
Extraction εξαγωγή
The fire was ________ quickly so it didn't spread.

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restrained
oppressed
extinguished
destroyed
Correct answer
Extinguished σβηστός
You need to ________ this critical information now.

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disperse
delegate
detain
disseminate
Correct answer
Disseminate διασπείρω
The trial was ________ until the authorities found additional witnesses.
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intervened
appealed
acquitted
adjourned
Correct answer
Adjourned
Most athletes retire from competition after they have reached their
________ performance.
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height
peak
crest
summit
Should you require anything further, our staff will be happy to ________
you.
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supply
service
accommodate
furnish
Slavery was not ________ until the last century.

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done with
done out of
done away with
done without
Correct answer
done away with καταργηθεί με
I wouldn't trust him if I were you; he can be very ________ at times.

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Devious εκτρεπόμενος
demonstrative
dismissive
deliberate
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The terms and conditions are ________ to change by the service provider.
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subject
surrendered
forced
obliged
The hotel manager told the guests that the rooms had to be ________ by
noon.
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abandon
unoccupied
relinquished
vacated
She's ________ about healthy eating. That's all she thinks about.
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obsessive
dedicated
incorrigible
committed
Correct answer
Obsessive βασανιστικός
Most people cannot ________ a society without technological

developments.
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visualize
regard
preview
peer
Correct answer
Visualize απεικονίζω
You will be ________ to pay tax if you purchase a second home.

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affected
exempted
liable
proposed
Correct answer
Liable υπεύθυνος
He got injured in the war so he's on ________ allowance.
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beneficial
military
manageable
disability
Many people lost their jobs during this year's ________.
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unemployment
decline
recession
redundancy
Correct answer
Recession ύφεση
Most students in this country receive ________ for further education.

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contributions
grants
assessments
payments
I hope I'm not ________ by coming so early to the party.

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putting you out

setting you off
setting you up
putting you on
Correct answer
putting you out βγάζοντάς σας έξω
We can't keep up with the ________ rate of inflation.

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Galloping καλπάζοντας
exchanging
enhancing
augmenting
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The reporter became overly ________ when she started asking extremely
personal questions.
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objective
inquisitive
enlightening
questionable
After the snow storm, the snow began to melt and soon turned to
________.
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sleet
slush
flakes
hail
Correct answer
Slush λίπος
I apologize for not writing, but I ________ your email address.

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mislaid
misled
misdirected
mistook
Correct answer
Mislaid παραπεταμένος
Most villagers ________ the benefits of breathing fresh air, as they live far
away from urban areas.
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reap
plow
harvest
sow
Firefighters were immediately dispatched to the burning factory to put out

the ________.
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glare
blare
blaze
haze
Bill's record as a police officer is ________, which is why he deserves his

promotion.
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impertinent
impeccable άψογος
objective
impressionable
The twins are not at all alike. The difference in their personalities is very
________.
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memorable
striking
distinguished
outstanding
Correct answer
Striking εκπληκτικός
Natural disasters seem to take a heavy ________ in every country around

the world.
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toil
toll
consequence
result
Correct answer
toll
Many believe that the airline industry was healthier before it was ________.
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repealed
deregulated
reassigned
intervened
Since the secretary is away, we have to find someone else to keep the
________ of the meeting.
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minutes
sayings
reports
statements
Correct answer
minutes
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Distance learning programs have ________ due to the increased demand

for them all over the world.
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augmented
proliferated
amplified
extended
Correct answer
Proliferated πολλαπλασιάστηκε
Suddenly, a ________ of elephants appeared in the distance.

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line
pack
herd
row
The police ________ that several people were involved in the robbery.
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suspected
resolved
protested
resumed
Correct answer
suspected
The stewardess walked down the ________ making sure that all
passengers were comfortable.
0/10
aisle
passageway
isle
path
Correct answer
Aisle διάδρομος
The defendant was found not guilty and was ________ of the charges.
10/10
acquitted
accused
delivered
convicted
Mary writes very good essays because she has an excellent ________ of
the language.
0/10
domination
grip
manipulation
command
Correct answer
command
Angela's ________ of knowledge with regards to advertising and marketing

amazes all of us.
0/10
expansion
totality
breath
breadth
Correct answer
Breadth πλάτος
Tracey is very smart, but she doesn't ________ herself to her studies.
10/10
wield
exert
immerse
apply
Multi-national corporations usually subject new employees to ________
training.
0/10
competent
ponderous
rigorous
hefty
Correct answer
Rigorous αυστηρός
The coach was fired when the team lost four ________ games.
10/10
constant
consecutive
contigent
continuous
Total points40/100
Busy restaurants object to customers ________ on after finishing their

meal.
0/10
hesitating
lingering
awaiting
loitering
Correct answer
lingering
The quality of the goods is ________ to what this company usually

produces.
0/10
degraded
superficial
mediocre
inferior
Correct answer
Inferior κατώτερος
There was a media ________ when several celebrities came to town to

make a film.
10/10
Frenzy φρενίτιδα
turmoil
whirl
rage
The ________ of large birds in certain areas has greatly reduced the snake
population.
10/10
occurence
prevalence
sighting
development
There are still many countries where people ________ a proper diet.
10/10
misuse
abuse
deprive
lack
You will need identification if you wish to ________ large sums of money
from your bank account.
10/10
withstand
withdraw
invest
deposit
The car ________ in the middle of the road to avoid hitting the child.
0/10
diverged
overtook
swerved
deviated
Correct answer
Swerved παρεκτράπηκε
From the tone of his speech, the staff was able to ________ that the
company was not making profit.
0/10
indicate
hint
imply
infer
Correct answer
Infer συμπεραίνω
Before visiting a pet shop, it is important to discuss which ________ of dog

is suitable for you and your family.
0/10
species
category
breed
brand
Correct answer
breed
After thirty years of courtroom experience, she finally decided to stop

________ law.
0/10
practicing
sentencing
committing
carrying out
Correct answer
Practicing εξάσκηση
Total points60/100
My insurance ________ does not cover theft.

0/10
document
article
agreement
policy
Correct answer
policy
The board of directors ________ all applications from potential faculty

members.
10/10
invites
directs
reviews
summons
The study offers an explanation of how wages, unemployment and inflation

________ with one another.
10/10
endorse
interact αλληλεπιδρώ
dispense
inhibit
Don't worry, this syrup should ________ your sore throat.

10/10
Soothe καλμάρω
enhance
decline
exacerbate
A lifetime of unhealthy eating can have very ________ consequences.

0/10
slight
grave
earnest
vital
Correct answer
Grave τάφος
The finance department is responsible for ________ funds to all other
departments.
10/10
allocating
subscribing
investing
permitting
Spending too much time watching TV is often ________ as evidence of

declining social skills.
0/10
marked
referred
targeted
cited
Correct answer
Cited αναφέρεται
I'm afraid borrowing such a large amount of money is simply out of the
________.
10/10
question
likelihood
permission
credit
After the CEO had finished his presentation, a strange silence ________
over the boardroom.
0/10
pervaded
infiltrated
resided
lingered
Correct answer
Lingered άργησε
Periodic changes in the Earth's orbit may account for the regularity with
which new species ________ and then become extinct.
10/10
emerge
vanish
evaporate
cultivate
Total points60/100
________ economists' predictions, the stock market still has not recovered.
10/10
Despite
On the contrary
Although
Regardless
The fisherman wanted to free the dolphin without letting the fish ________ away.
10/10
getting
get
to get
gets
The investment company was accused ________ to take all the money.
10/10
to try
of trying
for trying
that they tried
In order to finish the paper on time, Joseph ________ miss the lecture.
0/10
couldn't have to
have had to
have to
would have had to
Correct answer
would have had to

________ great at math, but she can also speak three languages.
0/10
Although Lisa is
Whereas is Lisa
Not only is Lisa
Not only Lisa is
Correct answer
Not only is Lisa
After the interview, Susan felt unable to say how ________.
0/10
she went
did it go
did she go
it went
Correct answer
it went
From the angry crowd ________ many objections.
10/10
there arose
there arise
it arose
they arose
All the students tried ________ to win the recycling prize.
10/10
their best
their best they could
with their best
as their best
An inspiring mentor, Dr. Higgins ________ the best in his interns.
10/10
brings over
brings out
brings up
brings across
________, we didn't need to meet the applicant after seeing his résumé.
0/10
It suffices saying
Suffice it to say
To say suffices it
To suffice it
Correct answer
Suffice it to say
Total points30/100
If you ________ your application, you'll miss the deadline.
0/10
will delay sending
would delay to send
delay to send
delay sending
Correct answer
delay sending
Now that he has started law school, Eric ________ give up his volunteer work.
10/10
was to
has had to
has had
has been
________ the difficulty of the material, the teacher took extra time teaching it to her
students.
10/10
By recognizing
Recognizing
To recognize
Because recognizing
According to a recent report, cellular phone sales ________ 450 million a year.
0/10
has approached
were approached
are approaching
have been approached

Correct answer
are approaching
Ann will be amazed ________ how fast her grandson has grown.
0/10
that
in
for
at
Correct answer
at
What qualifications ________ in order to become president?
10/10
someone must have
must have someone
have someone
must someone have
Helen's decision to retire ________ surprise.
0/10
was caught by my
was caught in my
caught me in
caught me by
Correct answer
caught me by
David Smith is the name of the man ________ daughter I met.
0/10
whom his
his
whose
who his
Correct answer
whose
I bet I'm not the first person ________ that you have a wonderful singing voice.
0/10
who tells you
to tell you
tells you
who telling you
Correct answer
to tell you
Dogs and wolves are two ________ species of mammals.
0/10
close related
closely related
closed related
related closely
Correct answer
closely related
Total points60/100
That red bird is native ________ this region.
10/10
of
to
for
near
The temperatures this year are ________ those of last year.
10/10
nearly low as
as nearly low as
nearly as low as
as lower than
Having ________ knowledge of computers is now a very important job skill.
10/10
worked for
worked for a
worked at
a working
I like to imagine what ________ to live in a foreign country.
0/10
would be like
it would be like
would it be like
it would like
Correct answer
it would be like
It seemed like ________ concept to learn.
0/10
a confusing somewhat
confusing somewhat
somewhat confusing
a somewhat confusing
Correct answer
a somewhat confusing
This project is ________ for an introductory-level class.
10/10
really much too hard
really hard too much
too much really hard
much too really hard
Many people worry about ________ their old age.
10/10
being cared for by
being cared for in
caring for during
to care for
Having left his wallet at home, Steve ________ the items later.
10/10
returned to pay for
had been returning to pay
had to pay to return with
was to be paid for returning
Have you been feeling ________ the weather lately?
0/10
under
beside
below
over
Correct answer
under
The principal stands by all her decisions even though ________ popular.
0/10
not always have been
they always have not been
they have not been always
they have not always been
Correct answer
they have not always been

Total points40/100
Robert asked his colleagues to ________ on what he'd missed during his vacation.
0/10
speed up to him
speed him up
bring him up to speed
bring his speed up
Correct answer
bring him up to speed
I remember ________ at that restaurant when I was a child.
0/10
to have eaten
to eat
have eaten
having eaten
Correct answer
having eaten
Many nations urge their citizens ________ in elections.
0/10
voting
to vote
vote
on voting
Correct answer
to vote
She won the game, although she ________ it before.
0/10
mustn't play
hasn't been playing
never having played
had never played
Correct answer
had never played
I'm not sure ________ the preparations for the big celebrations.
10/10
I possibly contribute to
whether I can help out with
but maybe if I assisted
when can I help you in
When ________ Rita's an expert.
10/10
come to bake
coming to bake
it's coming to baking
it comes to baking
This study examines the number of injuries ________ defective products.
10/10
which result in
the results from
resulted in
resulting from
For the past week, my cousin and my aunt ________ at my house.
0/10
are staying
had stayed
have been staying
stay
Correct answer
have been staying
I don't really like our new manager. He's so ________ everyone.
0/10
quickly to judge
quickly in judging
quick for judging
quick to judge
Correct answer
quick to judge
Can you tell me ________ the answer to this question?
10/10
where I might find
when can I find
who to find
what will I find

Total points70/100
Doctors recommend ________ vegetables every day.
10/10
that to eat
to eat
eating
that eating
At seven o'clock, I ________ the hotel and checked in immediately.
10/10
arrived for
arrived
arrived at
arrived to
I believe there are more honest people ________ dishonest people in this world.
10/10
than there are
than who are
than are
who there are
Only with much effort ________ succeed.
10/10
was he able to
he was to be able to
he was able to
able was he to
________ the task required tremendous effort.
0/10
To complete
Having completed
To have completed
Completing
Correct answer
Completing
Small children are completely ________ on their parents.
0/10
depended
dependent
dependable
depend
Correct answer
dependent
I'd rather ________ any breaks until you've finished all your work!
10/10
you didn't take
you not take
don't you take
not to take
I came back from vacation only ________ my plants had died.
0/10
to find that
having been found
having found
finding
Correct answer
to find that
The idea of ________ a group was important to her.
10/10
she belongs to
her belonging
belonging to
belong to
It took more time to finish the report than one ________.
10/10
thought
was thinking
had thought
would have thought

Total points50/100
I don't remember ________ the door.
10/10
to have locked
to lock
locking
have locked
I suppose ________ no truth in what he says.
10/10
that is
it is
there is
there be
Had I known you were coming, I ________ something special.
10/10
would have cooked
should have cooked
will have cooked
must have cooked
I can't depend on ________ a salary increase this year.
0/10
having given
being given
having been given
been given
Correct answer
being given
He appreciated ________ to attend the meeting even though he couldn't make it.
0/10
to ask
asking
to be asked
having been asked
Correct answer
having been asked
Tom gives the impression ________ being very competent.
10/10
to
for
with
of
We didn't enjoy our vacation this year, ________ the children.
0/10
neither
nor did
either
so did
Correct answer
nor did
By the time he left New York, he ________ in three different companies.
0/10
would be working
worked
had worked
was working
Correct answer
had worked
I forgot ________ the door when I left home this morning.
0/10
to have locked
locking
locked
to lock
Correct answer
to lock
Never in my life ________ such chaos.
10/10
haven't I seen
I haven't seen
I have seen
have I seen
Total points60/100
He didn't realize ________ home late at night disturbed the neighbors.
10/10
he was coming
him coming
his coming
he coming
Never before ________ to contradict the director.
10/10
anyone dared
has anyone dared
has been dared anyone
dared anyone
The government advised all of its citizens ________ cautious when traveling
abroad.
0/10
being
are
to be
will be
Correct answer
to be
He made sure ________ of the changes he had made to the agreement.
10/10
informed me
to inform me
to inform to me
informing me
Thinking ________ a shortcut will save you time can be a real mistake!
0/10
to taking
to take
of having taken
that taking
Correct answer
that taking
I wish I ________ used to getting up early in the morning.
0/10
could get
got
will get
am
Correct answer
could get
In the event of fire, patrons ________ the elevator.
0/10
are not using
are not going to use
are not to use
haven't to use
Correct answer
are not to use
You'll have time to finish the report ________ you start immediately.
10/10
only if
unless
because
even though
You've been driving all day; you ________ really tired.
10/10
can be
might be
could be
must be
He's going to have to take that job ________ he likes it or not.
10/10
however
whether
despite
either
Total points60/100
Accustomed ________, he was surprised he had fallen so far behind with the
deadline.
0/10
with hard work
to working hard
with hardly working
to work hardly
Correct answer
to working hard
When would you like the work done ________?
0/10
with
to
on
by
Correct answer
by
Were I ________ myself in his position, I would probably do the same.
0/10
to be finding
to find
finding
to have found
Correct answer
to find
They objected ________ so soon after she had been taken on by the firm.
10/10
with her promoting
at she being promoted
to her being promoted
for her promotion
The situation appeared to be going from bad to ________.
10/10
the worse
the worst
worst
worse
Don't you think it's time you ________?
10/10
were leaving
are left
will leave
have left
Little ________ he would be offered promotion so soon.
0/10
knowing
did he know
does he know
knows
Correct answer
did he know
We were ________ a loss to know what to do about falling sales.
10/10
with
at
under
in
________ the errands, I then had to pick up the kids.
10/10
I did
Having done
Doing
To do
Make sure this letter is delivered to her in ________.
10/10
person
personal
personnel
personally
Total points50/100
The castle ________ on the hill just outside the city center is over 500 years old.
0/10
locating
locates
located
is located
Correct answer
located
What ________ is how he reacted to your suggestion.
10/10
is astonished
did astonish
I was astonished
I am astonished by
It seems that the rules ________ have not been followed in this case.
10/10
laying down
lying down
lain down
laid down
It may seem a little difficult at first, but ________ you'll get used to it.
0/10
for a time
in the time
by the time
in time
Correct answer
in time
Laura suggested ________ to a new restaurant that's just opened up.
0/10
we had gone
us going
we go
us to go
Correct answer
we go
________ the task required a tremendous effort.
0/10
Completing
To complete
To have completed
Having completed
Correct answer
Completing
It is important to look at issues ________ other people's perspective.
10/10
at
on
to
from
If there's one thing you shouldn't ask Bill, ________ his age.
10/10
it isn't
its
there's
it is
It's no use denying ________ there when I have three witnesses who say they saw
you.
0/10
to have been
to be
being
having been
Correct answer
having been
She is said ________ into a promising singer, before she went into acting.
10/10
she is developing
to have been developing
she was developing
to be developing
Total points70/100
Monica and Leo suggested a picnic this weekend, ________ sounds perfect to me.
0/10
which
who
what
that
Correct answer
which
________ about the test earlier, we would have been better prepared.
10/10
If we know
Did we know
Had we known
We have known
Never ________ to Paris before, I can't imagine what it's like.
10/10
have I been
ever been
had I been
having been
I never watch horror movies because I am very easily ________.
10/10
frightening
frightened
frighten
frightful
The airline said we need ________ our flights 24 hours in advance of departure.
10/10
confirm
to be confirmed
to confirm
confirming
As soon as I entered the room, I forgot ________ I went in there for.
0/10
why was it
what it was
reason why
that was
Correct answer
what it was
The necklace consists of 15 diamonds, ________ over a carat in weight.
10/10
every
each
those
which
Simple as ________ to you, I just can't figure out this calculus homework.
10/10
though being
it may be
is maybe
like that
Christina and John had a wonderful time at the party, despite ________ very early.
0/10
they left
having left
to leave
they must leave
Correct answer
having left
Maria keeps trying to outdo her sister, ________ is not such an easy task.
10/10
which
what
whom
that
Total points80/100
No one knows the combination to the safe ________ Sophie.
10/10
except
unless
beside
apart
________ in Paris as a student, Helen knew the city very well.
10/10
To have lived
Having lived
She had to live
She had lived
By the time we got there, there ________ nothing left of the birthday cake.
10/10
had
has been
won't be
was
I didn't think you ________ the money I need. Thank you so much!
10/10
were ever lending
ever did lend
ever lent
would ever lend me

Edward is really ________ person once you get to know him.
10/10
such a nice
very nicely
so nice
a too nice
Mark has been completely preoccupied ________ the plans for his upcoming
wedding.
10/10
on
with
at
it
Mario never told us ________ change his mind about studying medicine.
10/10
what he makes to
why he makes
what made him
why he made to
Sheila is very ________ the new Matisse exhibit at the National Gallery.
0/10
interested in seeing
interested to see
interesting to see
interesting in seeing
Correct answer
interested in seeing
Organic foods ________ better for you than commercially produced foods.
10/10
are thought to be
think to be
are thought of
think they are
The number of cars that circulate daily in Athens ________ at close to two million.
0/10
have estimated
has been estimated
estimates
are estimating
Correct answer
has been estimated

Total points50/100
I wish you ________ harder to get along with my new friends.
0/10
were tried
would try
trying
are trying
Correct answer
would try
Simon's boss burdens him with more work ________ possible for one person.
0/10
than he is
than is
than they are
than it is
Correct answer
than is
The waiting room was filled with people flipping ________ last year's fashion
magazines.
0/10
over
into
at
through
Correct answer
through
It was very irresponsible ________ the marathon without training properly first.
10/10
that Alan run
Alan's running
from Alan to run
of Alan to run
The outdoor festival went ahead ________ the bad weather.
0/10
albeit
but for
in spite
despite
Correct answer
despite
The many artificial ingredients found in fast food ________ of causing heath
problems.
10/10
are increasing to suspect
is increasing suspected
are increasingly suspected
is increased to suspect
Frank enjoys ________ in a small apartment near the city center.
10/10
to live by his own
to live on his own
living on his own
living by his own
________ saying that there is a no smoking policy for any of the classrooms at this
school.
10/10
Without
Going without
Without going to
It goes without
The project would be much better ________ more time to prepare it.
10/10
for us to have
provided
had we had
supposing we have
Luckily, I had ________ the exam when the bell rang and class ended.
0/10
barely finish
even to finish
just finished
almost finishing
Correct answer
just finished
Total points40/100
________ the train departs on time, we should be in Paris by noon.
10/10
Assuming
Having assumed
For assuming
Assumed
Bill insists on playing loud rock music, ________ the neighbors like it or not.
10/10
although
whether
either
even
Inflation ________ to rise by 4% before the end of this year.
0/10
will expect
is expected
is expecting
expects
Correct answer
is expected
The lawyer didn't seem to agree with her client, ________ she seem to believe her.
0/10
nor did
and didn't
neither
not either
Correct answer
nor did
Traveling downtown would be a nightmare ________ bus networks in the city.
0/10
if there isn't
if there no
were it not for
were for
Correct answer
were it not for
Encyclopedias, ________ can be searched for free on the internet, are valuable
sources of information.
10/10
most that
many of which
much of them
more of them
John ________ to getting married once, but he decided to wait.
10/10
came close
comes to close
comes close
came closely
I'd really like ________ some new ideas I have for redecorating the house.
0/10
for discussing
discussing
to discuss
discussion for
Correct answer
to discuss
The fire would have caused terrible damage if it ________ for the help of the
firemen.
0/10
weren't
wouldn't
hadn't
didn't
Correct answer
weren't
George never realized how important honesty was ________ he got caught telling
a lie.
0/10
because
while
since
until
Correct answer
until
Total points60/100
Although she shows promise as an athlete, she has ________ to fulfill her full
potential.
10/10
though
yet
not
since
Don't always ask me what to do. It's entirely ________.
10/10
you up to
you're up
you to up
up to you
I'm inclined to believe their story, ________ it is.
10/10
far-fetched as
how far-fetched
though far-fetched
so far-fetched
Nobody is accusing you ________ finances from the company. It's a complete
misunderstanding.
0/10
to embezzle
of having embezzled
of being embezzled
for embezzling
Correct answer
of having embezzled
Pay close attention. You can't afford to ignore ________ information.
0/10
so many important
such important
so important
of such importance
Correct answer
such important
I really need a few days off. I've been working ________ a dog these past few
weeks.
10/10
as
as if
so much as
like
These forms ________ filled in with a black ballpoint pen.
0/10
must be not
need be
should have
are to be
Correct answer
are to be
Stray dogs ________ by the animal welfare society are later given to people as
pets.
0/10
that rescue
having rescued
they rescue
rescued
Correct answer
rescued
________ you need is to spend three weeks on a sunny beach somewhere in the
Caribbean.
10/10
That
Where
What
That which
Jim never applied himself at school, but now he wishes ________.
10/10
to have done
he had
he has
he will
Total points30/100
Do you think we'll have time to stop at a gift shop ________ to the airport?
10/10
from the way
on a way
in a way
on the way
Consecutive analyses ________ that this trend is not a long-term phenomenon.
10/10
have shown
have been shown
were showing
are showing
I have to say that I consider the fine imposed ________ under the circumstances.
0/10
exceeding
excessive
excessively
excess
Correct answer
excessive
There seems to be ________ basis to his accusations concerning this matter.
0/10
a few
little
few
a little
Correct answer
little
Just be careful never ________ the car in drive when you're switching off the
engine.
0/10
to leave
leaving
should you leave
do you leave
Correct answer
to leave
Try as he ________, he couldn't persuade me to loan him any money to buy that
motorcycle.
0/10
could
did
should
might
Correct answer
might
It's really hard to make up my mind ________ to buy this apartment downtown or
not.
10/10
considering
though
whether
if
I tried to get a good photo of the stage, but there were too many people ________.
0/10
before
beforehand
in the way
on the way
Correct answer
in the way
Don't you think there's been a lot of fuss about nothing ________ this issue?
0/10
under
in
at
over
Correct answer
over
I'd like to ask you a little more about ________.
0/10
what did you mean
which do you mean
that which you meant
what you meant
Correct answer
what you meant

Total points40/100
The concert pianist was honored to be asked to play ________ the President.
10/10
for
at
to
with
Lifeguards are requested to adhere ________ all instructions concerning health

and safety.
0/10
with
for
on
to
Correct answer
to
________ admitting his guilt in court, he managed to get a reduction in this

sentence.
10/10
From
With
On
By
It may seem a little difficult at first, but ________ you'll get used to it.
0/10
in time
for a time
in the time
by the time
Correct answer
in time
Subsequent to your arrival at Rome airport, you ________ straight to your hotel.
10/10
went
have gone
will go
will have gone
If she hadn't lost that contract, she ________ the company next Friday.
0/10
wouldn't be leaving
wouldn't have been leaving
won't leave
wouldn't have left
Correct answer
wouldn't be leaving
Usually, Mark is open to negotiation, but today he ________ stubborn.
0/10
is
won't be
is being
would be
Correct answer
is being
I knew it was him as soon as I heard ________ through the door.
0/10
him to come
he has come
him come
he comes
Correct answer
him come
After a minute of ________, your parachute will open automatically.
0/10
free fall
falling feeling
falling free
freely falling
Correct answer
free fall
Did you hear the concert ________ on the radio last night? I didn't enjoy it at all.
10/10
broadcast
had broadcast
was being broadcast
was to be broadcast
Total points50/100
Imagine ________ to lunch with the president of the company. It's a great honor.
0/10
us inviting
we invited
our having been invited
inviting us
Correct answer
our having been invited
You'd be wrong to think that in the desert there's ________.
10/10
a danger you shouldn't drown
no danger of drowning
a danger that you should drown
any danger to drown
In order to call yourself an expert, you need ________ knowledge of the subject.
10/10
a thorough
some complete
too much
some vast
The judge took ________ seventeen previous convictions for willful damage.
0/10
in an account
account for
an account of
into account
Correct answer
into account
While they say they ________, I really don't think they'll do anything.
10/10
are being helped
want helping
helped
do want to help
While I ________ your problem, I'm afraid you'll have to wait to see the manager.
0/10
am sympathetic
do sympathize with
am sympathizing with
have sympathy
Correct answer
do sympathize with
Florida has quite a few difficulties with its weather, ________ because it's a
peninsula.
10/10
the most
mainly
significantly
importantly
I'm willing to agree to your terms, ________ payment is received in advance.
0/10
whereas
whether
in case of
on condition that
Correct answer
on condition that
________ a large house with an enormous garden, set in a beautiful area of the
country.
10/10
That I'd like
Where I'd like
What I'd like is
When I'd like
Language is innate ________ all human beings.
0/10
to
with
for
into
Correct answer
to
Total points60/100
Nobody in those streets ________ aware of the terrible catastrophe to come.
10/10
have been
were
was
were being
Strange as it ________, the bus journey was actually quicker than going by car.
10/10
will
appears
may seem
may
________ your money from the cash dispenser, please don't forget to take your
card as well.
0/10
By getting
Until you got
On getting
When you got
Correct answer
On getting
________ that I recommend we invite her to our next annual dinner.
10/10
She was such a good speaker
I liked her speech
She was a good speaker
So a good speech
________ Joanne, she was the best skier on the slopes, despite having just
recovered from a recent accident.
10/10
As far as
As
As for
Far as
I wish it ________, but I'll have to cancel my trip to the Rockies this year.
10/10
weren't so
wasn't this
wouldn't do
didn't have
Sometimes a very minor issue can develop ________ a major crisis.
10/10
into
at
onto
above
Only when they had ordered the food ________ they hadn't any money on them.
0/10
did they realize
they were realizing
had they realized
they have realized
Correct answer
did they realize
________ I'd like to change location, I feel this company offers me better
prospects.
0/10
Much as
For as
As much
As for
Correct answer
Much as
This is the most profound book I ________.
0/10
have ever read
ever read
have never read
never read
Correct answer
have ever read

Total points60/100
He insisted ________ for the meal even though I had invited him to join me.
10/10
he pay
pay
to pay
on to pay
As enrollment has increased this year, ________ has decided to hire more faculty.
10/10
so the college
that the college
the college
so that the college
When I was young I ________ for miles; now I can only manage short walks.
10/10
could walk
should be able to walk
would be able to walk
should have walked
Don't expect Tom ________ the report by the end of the week. He's off sick at the
moment.
0/10
to having finished
finishing
to have finished
to finishing
Correct answer
to have finished
________ we see him, he's always in a hurry.
10/10
Whenever
While
However
All the time
The new housing policy reforms are coming ________ considerable scrutiny in the
press.
0/10
in for
in
for
for in
Correct answer
in for
If he's really interested in art, I'd suggest ________ to the new exhibition in New
York.
10/10
that going
he go
go
he is going
They decided to set out at dawn, little ________ what the weather had in store for
them.
0/10
they know
knowing
had they known
having known
Correct answer
knowing
Actors ________ to become film stars usually start their careers on television.
0/10
wanting
wanted
want
that wanting
Correct answer
wanting
When completing your tax return, please declare what salary ________.
10/10
you receive
have you received
did you receive
would you receive

Total points50/100
________ whole, the class did quite well on the final exam.
0/10
In
On the
For the
On
Correct answer
On the
Helen managed to complete the exam despite ________.
10/10
she is arriving late
her late arriving
her late arrival
she arrived late
I hope you take my advice ________ this matter.
10/10
about
for
on
with
I think you should consider ________ for a new job as soon as possible.
0/10
for applying
applying
apply
to apply
Correct answer
applying
________ I appreciate your offer, you know I can't accept it at this time.
10/10
Despite
While
However
Yet
He would have been hired if there ________ a vacancy at the time.
10/10
would have been
having
had been
was
I took the blame ________ the accident and paid for all the damage.
0/10
for
on
because of
about
Correct answer
for
You can start the meeting ________ I arrive or not.
10/10
even if
whether
in case
whenever
Not once ________ while he was in the hospital about the pain.
0/10
did he complain
he complained
he was complaining
was he complaining
Correct answer
did he complain
Although the agreement was signed, they haven't decided ________ when it
should be implemented.
0/10
still
even
though
yet
Correct answer
yet
Total points60/100
Why did Paul ask you ________ a car?
10/10
do you have
that you had
if you had
you have
He was told ________ the competition because he was too young.
0/10
not entering
do not enter
not to enter
will not enter
Correct answer
not to enter
The markets were supposed ________ coming out of recession by this summer.
0/10
were
had been
to be
will be
Correct answer
to be
Very few people applied for the job. ________, the company had to advertise the
position again.
0/10
So that
Because
Although
Consequently
Correct answer
Consequently
Your proposal ________ by the board of directors.
10/10
been considered
considered
being considered
is being considered
I don't think you ________ refuse Jim if he asked you to lend him money.
10/10
wouldn't ever
ever
would ever
never
The people ________ at the bus stop were very angry when the bus didn't stop.
10/10
were waiting
wait
waiting
waited
Please return this application form by May 30. ________ , we will be unable to
consider you application.
10/10
Nevertheless
Yet
Otherwise
However
I'll consider moving to Boston as soon as I ________.

10/10
graduate
graduated
will graduate
am graduating
She hated ironing so she usually got her sister ________ it.
0/10
to do
did
do
to have done
Correct answer
to do
Total points60/100
What I didn't understand is ________ about our plans to expand next year.
0/10
saying
he says
what he said
that he said
Correct answer
what he said
We've decided to vacation in Maine next summer, ________ there's no downturn in

business.
0/10
when
whether
providing
in case
Correct answer
providing
The situation appeared to be going from bad to ________.
0/10
worst
worsening
worse
the worst
Correct answer
worse
Consecutive analyses ________ that this trend is not a long-term phenomenon.
10/10
have shown
are showing
were showing
have been shown
________ being unsuitable, I see that he has a lot of relevant work experience for
this position.
10/10
From
Far from
For
Not until
I recommend she ________ to the French restaurant if she wants to taste high
quality food.
10/10
will go
went
go
would go
It ________ asking for an increase in salary now. We had one eight months ago.
0/10
does not worth
no use
is not worth
is no point in
Correct answer
is not worth
Thieves are reported ________ vital equipment from a government warehouse in

the early hours of yesterday morning.
10/10
to steal
to be stealing
stealing
to have stolen
________ we see him, he's always in a hurry.
10/10
All the time
However
Whenever
While
It's important to look at issues ________ other people's perspective.
10/10
to
from
at
on

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ECPE Practice Quiz 1

Plans to build a new elementary school are ________.

Kate had to overcome a great deal of ________ to finally achieve her

It is best that a judge be as ________ as possible when deciding cases.

When I returned from my vacation, I found a huge ________ of work to do.

She saved a lot of money through ________ financial planning.

A feeling of fear ________ the crowd as the storm approached.

Everyone laughed at the funny ________ Tom made during lunch.

We found the physics professor's explanation ________.

All the students are smart but Jim is ________ intelligent.

What were the ________ causes of Sam's poor sales record?

The tall grass ________ in the gentle breeze.

Brian showed no ________ for cheating on the exam.

She kept her ________ during the earthquake.

My new bag is so ________ that I can take it anywhere.

We should consider the plan, despite its negative ________.

I read a newspaper article that ________ the government health plan.

He ________ that he was wrongly fired.

The university has several ________ campuses in nearby cities.

She ________ to the new rules.

Public support for the politician ________ when he was arrested.

Meeting the astronaut ________ his interest in space travel.

I really ________ up an appetite during the hike.

The firefighters were quickly ________ to the burning house.

Unfortunately, your salary does not ________ your excellent performance.

Mike wants a second job in order to ________ his income.

Sometimes laws do not ________ with what we think is right.

I ________ the books so high that they fell down.

The glass vase ________ when it fell on the concrete floor.

We ________ together to try to keep warm.

There are a number of ________ errors in Bob's report.

John tried to ________ me to change my mind.

It's difficult for a family of four to ________ on such a low salary.

Her excellent performance in the movie ________ her as a star.

The ________ from the earthquake damaged the building.

I can tolerate olive oil but I just ________ olives.

My teacher asked me to ________ on the topic I chose for the report.

I believe that your fears are totally ________.

Frank ________ accepted his coworker's assistance.

Strict parents do not ________ their children's misconduct.

As we approached the city, the tall buildings ________ in the distance.

The letter was ________ mailed to the wrong address.

What are the entry ________ for a major in Marketing?

All employees are required to ________ to company regulations.

I need to be more ________ so that people pay attention to what I say.

Professor Smith is so ________ that all students immediately like him.

He went through such an ________ to get his work permit.

I would say there's a very ________ chance of winning the jackpot.

She ________ the main points of the article immediately.

I had a ________ that this would happen.

The weather has been extremely ________ this winter.

I only met him once, but he made ________ impression on me.

Ten years have ________ since I saw her in Italy.

Now that I have ________ my ambitions, I'm ready to retire.

This room is able to ________ about fifty people.

I know it's just ________ of time before I get that promotion.

Don't worry, this syrup should ________ your sore throat.

Julia prefers to work alone and so ________ Bill's offer of help.

Ryan had to ________ many problems on the road to success.

The domestic house cat is a natural ________ of small rodents.

Membership of the sports club is ________ to people resident in the area.

Every variety of English has its own set of spelling ________.