Professional Documents
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1. Supposedly, digital voice discs, or DVDs as they are called, are ---- resistant to
scratching ---- records.
A) much / than
B) so / as
C) such / that
D) far more / than
E) many more / that
2. I don't have ---- much time for reading ---- I would like to.
A) as / as
B) more / than
C) so / that
D) too / that
E) such / that
3. English is today the third ---- native language worldwide after Chinese and
Hindi, with some 380 speakers:
A) so frequently
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B) more frequent
C) as frequent
D) much more frequently
E) far more frequent than
5. It is often said that the hyena is an aggressive animal, but in fact it is not ----
many people believe.
A) more vicious
B) so vicious that
C) as viciously as
D) so vicious as
E) more viciously than
6. The cupboard was ---- big ---- fit through the door, so we had to take it apart
first.
A) too / to
B) more / than
C) so / that
D) enough / to
E) as / as
7. The roots of the old tree spread out ---- thirty meters in all directions and
damaged nearby buildings.
A) too much
B) as much as
C) so much
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D) so many as
E) much more
8. According to the recent election's results, the Democrats are ---- of the four
main political parties.
A) the smaller
B) smallest
C) much smaller
D) smaller
E) the smallest
9. Ever since the use of natural gas became widespread, London isn't ---- a
polluted city ---- it was ten years ago.
A) as / as
B) such / as
C) so / that
D) more / than
E) enough / to
10. The plot of the novel was ---- it was completely incomprehensible.
A) more complicated
B) such complicated
C) so complicated that
D) much more complicated than
E) so complicated as
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1. Supposedly, digital voice discs, or DVDs as they are called, are ---- resistant to scratching ---- records.
A) much / than
B) so / as
C) such / that
2. I don't have ---- much time for reading ---- I would like to.
A) as / as
B) more / than
C) so / that
D) too / that
E) such / that
3. English is today the third ---- native language worldwide after Chinese and Hindi, with some 380
speakers:
C) much spoken
E) most spoken
A) so frequently
B) more frequent
C) as frequent
5. It is often said that the hyena is an aggressive animal, but in fact it is not ---- many people believe.
A) more vicious
B) so vicious that
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C) as viciously as
D) so vicious as
6. The cupboard was ---- big ---- fit through the door, so we had to take it apart first.
A) too / to
B) more / than
C) so / that
D) enough / to
E) as / as
7. The roots of the old tree spread out ---- thirty meters in all directions and damaged nearby buildings.
A) too much
B) as much as
C) so much
D) so many as
E) much more
8. According to the recent election's results, the Democrats are ---- of the four main political parties.
A) the smaller
B) smallest
C) much smaller
D) smaller
E) the smallest
9. Ever since the use of natural gas became widespread, London isn't ---- a polluted city ---- it was ten
years ago.
A) as / as
B) such / as
C) so / that
D) more / than
E) enough / to
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10. The plot of the novel was ---- it was completely incomprehensible.
A) more complicated
B) such complicated
C) so complicated that
E) so complicated as
Answers:
1. D
2. A
3. E
4. B
5. D
6. A
7. B
8. E
9. B
10. C
books
its
it
them
7
their
there
them
they
us
our
ours
we
A. Their
B. It
C. It
D. Its
A. they
B. them
C. it
D. her
A. its
B. ours
C. their
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D. hers
A. them
B. they
C. him
D. its
A. our
B. us
C. we
D. ours
A. them
B. they
C. this
D. that
A. a
B. the
C. an
D. -
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a
the
an
12. There is only ---- water in the glass. Please give me some more.
many
much
a few
a little
many
much
a few
a little
14. I put ---- sugar on the fruit. I do not like sugar very much.
many
much
a few
a little
15. We can all get on the bus. There are only ---- passengers on it now.
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many
much
a few
a little
1. them
2. their
3. our
4. Its
5. it
6. their
7. them
8. us
9. they
10. the
11. -
12. a little
13. many
14. a little
15. a few
a. Which is
b. Who's
c. When's
d. Where's
e. Sorry
a. Whose
b. What's
c. Who's
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d. Who
e. Sorry
a. They are
b. There are
c. There is
d. It is
e. Sorry
a. got
b. have got
c. has got
d. is got
e. Sorry
a. How much
b. How old
c. How are
d. How many
e. Sorry
7. My favorite painters are Manet and Renoir but John doesn't like ---- at all.
a. they
b. them
c. it
d. some
e. Sorry
a. many
b. a lot
c. much
d. the many
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e. Sorry
a. some children
b. any children
c. a children
d. one children
e. Sorry
a. don't speak
b. not
c. don't
d. speak not
e. Sorry
a. He's teacher
b. He's teaching
c. He's a teacher
d. Yes, he does
e. Sorry
a. working
b. works
c. work
d. am working
e. Sorry
a. at
b. in
c. to
d. on
e. Sorry
a. at
b. to
c. in
d. on
e. Sorry
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15. Do you like ----? Yes, I do.
a. to shop
b. shop
c. shopping
d. to shopping
1. Where's
2. Whose
3. There are
4. has got
5. How many
7. them
8. many
9. any children
10. don't
12. works
13. to
14. at
15. shopping
14
1. Shannon dropped some books, so I picked ---- up for her.
books
its
it
them
their
there
them
they
us
our
ours
we
Their
It
It
Its
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5. The pea is dirty There is oil on ---- .
they
them
it
her
its
ours
their
hers
them
they
him
its
our
us
we
ours
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9. Look at these books. Are ---- yours?
them
they
this
that
a
the
an
-
a
the
an
-
12. There is only ---- water in the glass. Please give me some more.
many
much
a few
a little
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13. There were not --- people at the market yesterday.
many
much
a few
a little
14. I put ---- sugar on the fruit. I do not like sugar very much.
many
much
a few
a little
15. We can all get on the bus. There are only ---- passengers on it now.
many
much
a few
a little
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Mixed ESL Quiz
19
New
7. My favorite painters are Manet and Renoir but John doesn't like ---- at all.
they
them
it
some
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am working
22
23
New
24
What
9. Here are Jorge and Maria. ---- are from Valencia in Spain.
Their
They
Them
This
25
I do
26
1. Hello Mario, ---- ? I'm very well, thank you.
How do you?
How is it?
you
your
yours
you're
I twenty
Me is twenty
I've twenty
I'm twenty
No, it isn’t
No, isn't it
No, he isn't
It is
Her is
He is
She is
How
Who
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That
What
His
He's
He
Her
aren't
isn't
doesn't
not
9. Here are Jorge and Maria. ---- are from Valencia in Spain.
Their
They
Them
This
I got
I've got
I am
I have
They are
It is
There are
There is
I do live
I don't
I do
they
their
there
they're
Where
How big
How much
What
a actress
actress
the actress
an actress
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Answers
2. your
3. I'm twenty
4. No, it isn’t
5. She is
6. What
7. His
8. isn't
9. They
10. I have
12. I do
13. their
15. an actress
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1. He ---- very tired, he is falling asleep.
are
is
in
am
make
wash
take
do
on foot
by feet
with walking
is him
does he
he is
is he
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5. What ---- those people doing?
is
all
are
some
thirsty
hungry
tired
cold
city
town
continent
country
more tall
taller
tallest
most taller
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9. He ---- got a nice house.
have
has
is
10. The ---- is very bad today, it is raining cats and dogs.
whether
air
weather
temp
do
did
are
will
12. How ---- apples have you eaten? I have had three.
big
many
much
quantity
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13. Do you watch any movies ---- TV?
with
on
in
above
am studying
study
studied
studying
Are
Have
Do
Did
34
Answers
1. is
2. take
3. on foot
4. is he
5. are
6. hungry
7. country
8. taller
9. has
10. weather
11. will
12. many
13. on
14. am studying
15. Have
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New
a. a bookstore
b. a restaurant
c. a dance club
d. a drugstore
a. a bee
b. a spider
c. a crocodile
d. a fly
a. litter
b. scissors
c. stocks
d. sharpener
a. a laundromat
b. a theatre
c. a library
d. a gym
a. find
b. stop
c. sell
d. shout
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a. conditions
b. disgusted
c. content
d. ambitious
a. catches thieves
b. paints pictures
c. helps the police
d. fights in a war
8. Which is countable?
a. fox
b. bread
c. wood
d. flour
a. play
b. cry
c. cut
d. write
a. father's brother
b. father's grandson
c. father's sister
d. mother's brother
a. Atlantic
b. Sahara
c. Everest
d. Black Sea
a. near
b. pear
c. ear
d. hair
a. Will
b. Have
c. Shall
d. Do
Answers
1. a drugstore
2. a bee
3. scissors
4. a library
5. shout
6. content
7. fights in a war
8. fox
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9. cut
11. Sahara
14. near
15. Shall
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New
a. at
b. to
c. in
d. on
a. at
b. to
c. in
d. on
a. By car
b. In car
c. By the car
d. On car
a. Yes, I likes
b. Yes, I like
c. Yes, I does
d. Yes, I do
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a. is stand
b. is standing
c. stand
d. standing
a. I like
b. I'd want
c. I'd like
d. I'm like
a. had
b. is
c. was
d. did
a. as small
b. smallest
c. more small
d. smaller
a. most expensive
b. more expensive
c. expensivest
d. as expensive
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10. He passed his English exam very ----.
a. easy
b. easier
c. good
d. easily
a. did
b. was
c. went
d. have
a. gone
b. was
c. been
d. went
14. I haven't got any money. Never mind. ---- some from the bank.
a. I'll get
b. I'm getting
c. I get
d. I'd get
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15. ---- you ever visited London?
a. Did
b. Do
c. Were
d. Have
Answers
1. on
2. in
3. By car
4. Yes, I do
5. is standing
6. I'd like
7. was
8. smaller
9. most expensive
10. easily
11. did
13. been
15. Have
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Fill in the blanks with a, an, the articles. Put x where no article is necessary.
1-2.
Tower of London is
3-5. Newcastle is
town in
north of
England.
6-8.
Princess lives in
palace in
London.
9-10.
expensive necklace at
Harrods.
stroll around
St James' Park.
Lloyds Bank.
17-18.
U.S.A. now.
21-22.
Guardian.
24-25.
Gatwick Airport is in
southern England.
26-28.
new hospital in
center of London.
29-30. He went on
expensive holiday to
Bahamas.
31-32.
Statue of Liberty is in
New York.
33-35.
last week by
mayor.
36-37.
expedition to
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South Pole needs a lot of careful planning.
38-40.
Odeon cinema is in
library.
concert.
Mercedes,
Jaguar and
Fiat. Mine is
Fiat.
49-50.
Kensington Gardens.
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Answers 26. The
1. The 27. a
2. a 28. the
3. a 29. an
5. x 31. The
6. The 32. x
7. a 33. The
8. x 34. x
9. x 35. the
13. a 39. x
15. x 41. a
16. x 42. a
19. x 45. a
24. x 50. x
25. x
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Fill in the blanks with a, an, the articles. Put x where no article is necessary.
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49-50. Harrods is a huge department store near
Kensington Gardens.
Answers
1. The
2. a
3. a
4. the
5. x
6. The
7. a
8. x
9. x
10. the
11. an
12. x
13. a
14. x
15. x
16. x
17. The
18. the
19. x
20. the
21. The
22. a
23. the
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24. x
25. x
26. The
27. a
28. the
29. an
30. the
31. The
32. x
33. The
34. x
35. the
36. An
37. the
38. The
39. x
40. the
41. a
42. a
43. The
44. the
45. a
46. a
47. a
48. the
49. x
50. x
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Articles Ecersise
that planet was between 4 and 5 billion years old, but no one was
Galactic Council had been watching Green, as they called it, for
and monitor all planets that harbored life in effort to predict which
had to. Each planet had its own watcher, and Planet Green's was Ambassador
Gorkon. His job was to visit Green and investigate thoroughly. On this occasion
Galactic Council.
CHERNOBYL DAMAGE
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On April 26, 1986, fires and explosions following
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Once upon
yellowish sun in
stellar system in
galaxy. Members of
planet was between 4 and 5 billion years old, but no one was sure exactly how long life had existed
there.
Galactic Council had been watching Green, as they called it, for millennia. It was
responsibility of
Council could intervene if it had to. Each planet had its own watcher, and Planet Green's was
Ambassador Gorkon. His job was to visit Green and investigate thoroughly. On this occasion Gorkon was
making his report to Mr. Xau,
president of
Galactic Council.
CHERNOBYL DAMAGE
worst accident in
history of nuclear power at the nuclear power plant in Chernobyl, Ukraine. At least thirty-one people
were killed in
radioactive material was released into the atmosphere. Approximately 135,000 people were evacuated
from
vicinity.
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1. ---- most of ---- stories people tell about ---- Irish are not true.
x, the, the
6. Yes, my name is ---- Simpson, but I'm not ---- Simpson you're looking for.
11. It is ---- interesting fact that an airplane's shadow is virtually ---- same size
regardless of its altitude.
14. ---- Japanese these people speak is often heard in the countryside.
15. This DVD player is ---- more sophisticated of the two models sold in our shop
now therefore I recommend you to buy it.
1. ---- most of ---- stories people tell about ---- Irish are not true.
x, the, the
The
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3. Everyone has problems in ---- life.
6. Yes, my name is ---- Simpson, but I'm not ---- Simpson you're looking for.
11. It is ---- interesting fact that an airplane's shadow is virtually ---- same size regardless of its altitude.
12. A laptop generally costs more than a desktop computer of similar specification even though its
performance is usually ---- lower.
14. ---- Japanese these people speak is often heard in the countryside.
15. This DVD player is ---- more sophisticated of the two models sold in our shop now therefore I
recommend you to buy it.
Answers
1. x, the, the
2. The
3. x
4. the
5. a
6. x, the
7. x, x
8. The
9. a, x
10. A, the, x
12. x
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13. the
14. The
15. the
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PDF
Articles A / AN / THE or Nothing Exercises 2 (PDF) 1. Fill in the blanks with the correct articles (a, an, the,
or X): 1. He wants to buy ___ new car. 2. They are going to ___ concert tomorrow. 3. She is ___ talented
artist. 4. I need to buy ___ milk from ___ store. 5. Have you ever seen ___ rainbow? 6. She adopted ___
adorable kitten from ___ animal shelter. 7. Let's go for ___ walk in ___ park. 8. He is ___ expert in ___
field of robotics. 9. We are going to ___ beach this weekend. 10. He plays ___ guitar and sings in ___
band. www.grammarbank.com 2. Fill in the blanks in the passage below with the correct articles (a, an,
the, or X): A Trip to the Mountains Last summer, my family took ___ trip to ___ mountains. It was ___
early morning when we started our journey. As we drove higher, we could see ___ beautiful scenery all
around us. ___ trees, covered in ___ fresh dew, looked magical. We found ___ cozy cabin to stay in for
___ night. From ___ cabin's balcony, we had ___ incredible view of ___ valleys below and ___ stars
above. In ___ evening, we went for ___ walk and spotted ___ owls in ___ trees. It was ___ unforgettable
experience. The next day, we decided to go for ___ hike. We followed ___ trail that led us through ___
dense forest. After ___ few hours of walking, we reached ___ clearing with ___ breathtaking waterfall.
We sat by ___ waterfall and enjoyed ___ peaceful atmosphere. As we headed back home, we were all
tired but happy. It was ___ wonderful trip that we will cherish forever. www.grammarbank.com Articles
A / AN / THE or Nothing Exercises 2 (PDF) Answers: Sentence Exercise: 1. He wants to buy a new car. 2.
They are going to a concert tomorrow. 3. She is a talented artist. 4. I need to buy some milk from the
store. 5. Have you ever seen a rainbow? 6. She adopted an adorable kitten from an animal shelter. 7.
Let's go for a walk in the park. 8. He is an expert in the field of robotics. 9. We are going to the beach this
weekend. 10. He plays the guitar and sings in a band. www.grammarbank.com Passage Exercise: Last
summer, my family took a trip to the mountains. It was an early morning when we started our journey.
As we drove higher, we could see the beautiful scenery all around us. The trees, covered in the fresh
dew, looked magical. We found a cozy cabin to stay in for the night. From the cabin's balcony, we had an
incredible view of the valleys below and the stars above. In the evening, we went for a walk and spotted
X some owls in the trees. It was an unforgettable experience. The next day, we decided to go for a hike.
We followed a trail that led us through the dense forest. After a few hours of walking, we reached a
clearing with a breathtaking waterfall. We sat by the waterfall and enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere. As
we headed back home, we were all tired but happy. It was a wonderful trip that we will cherish forever.
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A vs AN Articles Exercise (PDF) Fill in the blanks with either 'a' or 'an'. 1. She wants to adopt ___ puppy
from the shelter. 2. I saw ___ shooting star last night. 3. He's starting ___ new job next week. 4. She's
planning to become ___ astronaut. 5. We went to ___ art gallery over the weekend. 6. He's an expert in
___ field of genetics. 7. She's going to buy ___ new car. 8. I need to find ___ apartment to rent. 9.
They're going to ___ concert this Friday. 10. He's ___ incredible musician. 11. I bought ___ amazing book
yesterday. 12. She's looking for ___ internship in marketing. 13. He's ___ talented actor. 14. She's going
to be ___ doctor. 15. I have ___ idea about what to do next. www.grammarbank.com A vs AN Articles
Exercise (PDF) Answers: 1. a 2. a 3. a 4. an 5. an 6. a 7. a 8. an 9. a 10. an 11. an 12. an 13. a 14. a 15. an
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1. Sergio......to England In 2004, and he......there ever since.
Sorry
2. Though It was supposed to be a 3-star hotel, there was not......a TV in the room.
A) as
B) even
C) for
D) still
E) so
Sorry
3. ....... American poet Robert Frost, writing free verse is like playing tennis without a net.
A) Compared to
B) Nevertheless
C) As though
D) According to
E) In addition to
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Sorry
4. There are certain books that every person......by the time he or she has graduated from university.
B) should be reading
C) would read
D) must be reading
E) may read
Sorry
Sorry
6. The people with......I shared a house ...... I was at university were all vegetarians.
A) whom / when
B) what / where
C) that / which
D) which /whom
E) where / what
Sorry
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7. Most serious students work hard...... themselves......to a good university.
A) to get / admitted
Sorry
8. The best American universities are ......expensive......it is difficult for anyone but the rich to study
there without a scholarship.
A) as / as
B) so / that
C) such an / so
D) the most / of
E) too / for
Sorry
9. There's ...... food in the house, so we'll have to go out and buy...... .
A) some / any
B) a / none
C) no / some
D) any / them
E) none / it
Sorry
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10. You haven't eaten the entire cake that is made for tonight's party,......?
A) did you
B) didn't I
C) did I
D) have you
E) haven't you
1. E
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. C
6. A
7. A
8. B
9. C
10. D
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Cambridge U Exam:
His eyes were ...... bad that he couldn't read the number plate of the car in front.
a. such
b. too
c. so
d. very
The company needs to decide ...... and for all what its position is on this point.
a. here
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b. once
c. first
d. finally
Don't put your cup on the ...... of the table – someone will knock it off.
a. outside
b. edge
c. boundary
d. border
a. hope
b. think
c. mean
d. suppose
10
The singer ended the concert ...... her most popular song.
a. by
b. with
c. in
d. as
Would you mind ...... these plates a wipe before putting them in the cupboard?
a. making
b. doing
c. getting
d. giving
12 I was looking forward ...... at the new restaurant, but it was closed.
a. to eat
b. to have eaten
c. to eating
d. eating
13 ...... tired Melissa is when she gets home from work, she always makes time to say goodnight to the
children.
a. Whatever
b. No matter how
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c. However much
d. Although
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It was only ten days ago ...... she started her new job.
a. then
b. since
c. after
d. that
15
The shop didn't have the shoes I wanted, but they've ...... a pair specially for me.
a. booked
b. ordered
c. commanded
d. asked
Have you got time to discuss your work now or are you ...... to leave?
a. thinking
b. round
c. planned
d. about
a. place
b. position
c. opportunity
d. possibility
20It wasn't a bad crash and ...... damage was done to my car.
a. little
b. small
c. light
d. mere
22Before making a decision, the leader considered all ...... of the argument.
a. sides
b. features
c. perspectives
d. shades
a. greatly
b. highly
c. strongly
d. readily
a. Retrace
b. regress
c. resume
d. return
a. region
b. quarter
c. vicinity
d. district
Have you got time to discuss your work now or are you ...... to leave?
We can't decide.
3I can't understand this email.
Correct
so
7The company needs to decide ...... and for all what its position is on this point.
Correct
once
Incorrect (your answer)
finally
8Don't put your cup on the ...... of the table – someone will knock it off.
Correct (your answer)
edge
9I'm sorry - I didn't ...... to disturb you.
Correct (your answer)
mean
10The singer ended the concert ...... her most popular song.
Correct (your answer)
with
11Would you mind ...... these plates a wipe before putting them in the cupboard?
Incorrect (your answer)
getting
Correct
giving
12I was looking forward ...... at the new restaurant, but it was closed.
Incorrect (your answer)
to eat
Correct
to eating
13...... tired Melissa is when she gets home from work, she always makes time to say
goodnight to the children.
Correct (your answer)
No matter how
14It was only ten days ago ...... she started her new job.
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Incorrect (your answer)
since
Correct
that
15The shop didn't have the shoes I wanted, but they've ...... a pair specially for me.
Correct (your answer)
ordered
16Have you got time to discuss your work now or are you ...... to leave?
Correct (your answer)
about
17She came to live here ...... a month ago.
Correct (your answer)
almost
18Once the plane is in the air, you can ...... your seat belts if you wish.
Correct (your answer)
unfasten
19I left my last job because I had no ...... to travel.
Correct (your answer)
opportunity
20It wasn't a bad crash and ...... damage was done to my car.
Correct
little
Incorrect (your answer)
light
21I'd rather you ...... to her why we can't go.
Correct (your answer)
explained
22Before making a decision, the leader considered all ...... of the argument.
Correct (your answer)
sides
23This new printer is recommended as being ...... reliable.
Correct (your answer)
highly
24When I realised I had dropped my gloves, I decided to ...... my steps.
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Correct
retrace
Incorrect (your answer)
regress
25Anne's house is somewhere in the ...... of the railway station.
Correct (your answer)
vicinity
2
What colour will you paint the children's bedroom?
Correct (your answer)
We can't decide.
3
I can't understand this email.
Correct
Would you like some help?
Incorrect (your answer)
I suppose you can.
4
I'd like two tickets for tomorrow night.
Correct (your answer)
I'll just check for you.
5
Shall we go to the gym now?
Correct
I'm too tired.
Incorrect (your answer)
It's very good.
6
His eyes were ...... bad that he couldn't read the number plate of the car in front.
Correct (your answer)
so
7
The company needs to decide ...... and for all what its position is on this point.
Correct
once
Incorrect (your answer)
finally
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8
Don't put your cup on the ...... of the table – someone will knock it off.
Correct (your answer)
edge
9
I'm sorry - I didn't ...... to disturb you.
Correct (your answer)
mean
10
The singer ended the concert ...... her most popular song.
Correct (your answer)
with
11
Would you mind ...... these plates a wipe before putting them in the cupboard?
Incorrect (your answer)
getting
Correct
giving
12
I was looking forward ...... at the new restaurant, but it was closed.
Incorrect (your answer)
to eat
Correct
to eating
13
...... tired Melissa is when she gets home from work, she always makes time to say goodnight to
the children.
Correct (your answer)
No matter how
14
It was only ten days ago ...... she started her new job.
Incorrect (your answer)
since
Correct
that
15
The shop didn't have the shoes I wanted, but they've ...... a pair specially for me.
Correct (your answer)
ordered
16
Have you got time to discuss your work now or are you ...... to leave?
Correct (your answer)
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about
17
She came to live here ...... a month ago.
Correct (your answer)
almost
18
Once the plane is in the air, you can ...... your seat belts if you wish.
Correct (your answer)
unfasten
19
I left my last job because I had no ...... to travel.
Correct (your answer)
opportunity
20
It wasn't a bad crash and ...... damage was done to my car.
Correct
little
Incorrect (your answer)
light
21
I'd rather you ...... to her why we can't go.
Correct (your answer)
explained
22
Before making a decision, the leader considered all ...... of the argument.
Correct (your answer)
sides
23
This new printer is recommended as being ...... reliable.
Correct (your answer)
highly
24
When I realised I had dropped my gloves, I decided to ...... my steps.
Correct
retrace
Incorrect (your answer)
regress
25
Anne's house is somewhere in the ...... of the railway station.
Correct (your answer)
vicinity
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