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PART 1
STRUCTURE
Exercise 1
1. What year did you _____ university?
graduate
graduate from
graduating
graduating from
2. It seems to be getting worse. You had better _____ a specialist.
consult
consult to
consult with
consult by
3. Chicago is a large city, _____?
aren't it
doesn't it
won't it
isn't it
4. Don't leave your books near the open fire. They might easily _____.
catch to fire
catch the fire
catch on fire
catch with fire
5. Do you enjoy _____?
to swim
Swimming
Swim
to swimming
6. I have trouble _____.
to remember my password
to remembering my password
remember my password
remembering my password
7. Do you have _____ to do today? We could have a long lunch if not.
many work
much work
many works
much works
8. My brother will _____ for a few nights.
provide us up
provide us in
put us up
put us in
9. When will the meeting _____?
hold on
hold place
take on
take place
10. The board meeting was held _____.
at Tuesday
on Tuesday
with Tuesday
in Tuesday
11. Why don't you _____ us?
go to the house party with
go together the house party with
go the house party with
together the house party with
12. That awful accident occurred _____.
before three weeks
three weeks before
three weeks ago
three weeks past
13. They didn't _____ John's plan?
agree with
agree to
agree
agree about
14. The social worker _____ the two old sisters who were ill.
called to the house of
called on the house of
called to
called on
15. Tomorrow is Paul's birthday. Let's _____ it.
celebrate
praise
honor
congratulate
16. If you don't understand the text, don't hesitate _____.
ask a question
asking a question
to ask a question
to asking a question
17. It's snowing. Would you like to _____ on Saturday or Sunday?
skiing
go to ski
go skiing
go ski
18. Our company didn't pay _____ for that banner advertisement.
much funds
many funds
many money
much money
19. Do you feel like _____ now?
swimming
to swim
swim
to go swimming
20. Tom was thrilled to be _____ such a beautiful and interesting lady.
introduced
introduced at
introduced with
introduced to
21. "What happened to them last night? They look depressed"
"I don't think _____ happened."
nothing
everything
something
anything
22. "It is not very cold. I don't think we need these big jackets."
"I don't think so, _____."
anyway
neither
either
too
23. "Bill is not doing well in class."
"You must _____, that he is just a beginner at this level."
keep minding
keep to mind
keep in mind
keeping in mind
24. "Excuse me. Do you know where the bus terminal is?"
"It is _____ the large police station."
opposite of
opposed to
opposite with
opposite to
25. "Those students will perform the annual school play."
"Yes, it is _____ for next week."
due
scheduled
time-tabled
put on
Exercise 2
1. "Do you go out _____ on weekends?"
"Yes, we sometimes go out."
every often
in a time
once upon a time
once in a while
2. The Smiths will move to New York. But we hope to _____ with them.
keep touch
keep at touch
keep on touch
keep in touch
3. Ann is very temperamental. How do you _____ her?
put up with
put with
put up to
putting up with
4. "We should buy a new microwave."
"But our old one will do for _____."
a time being
the time being
a being time
the being time
5. "Do you have any idea how you will achieve that objective?"
"Yes, I have it all _____."
figures
figured for
figured in
figured out
6. My parents often _____ after dinner.
go for a walk
walking
go a walk
go to walking
7. "Where _____ is the best place to park a car around here?"
"I'm sorry. I don't know."
are you suppose
do you suppose
supposedly
you suppose
8. Every child has to _____ and respect other cultures.
acquaint with
be acquainted with
get acquaint with
getting acquainted with
9. "Are you _____ in trying out the new diner?"
"Yes, we are."
cared
attended
concerned
interested
10. It will be hard to say goodbye to Bill and Anne. We are _____ at the aiport.
see them off
see off them
seeing them off
seeing off them
11. "When did you get the bike?"
"My father gave _____."
to me the bike last week
me the bike last night
to me the bike last night
last night the bike to me
12. When John got home from work, _____.
she made a cup of coffee
she was making a cup of coffee
she makes a cup of coffee
she has made a cup of coffee
13. Anne believes she is the _____ young lady in the world.
prettiest
most pretty
most prettier
most prettiest
14. He managed _____ his way through the maze.
to find
to find out
to found
to found out
15. Can you please _____ your feet from the coffee table?.
move
move off
remove
remove off
16. I wasn't _____ with my exam result.
please
pleased
pleasing
pleasant
17. "When did Tom and Wendy arrive?"
"They arrived here an hour _____ you did."
ago
before
since
since before
18. After _____ his homework, Tom went out to play with his friends.
finish
to finish
finishing
the finish of
19. _____ go on holiday to California or Florida?
Do you rather
Will you rather
Would you rather
Won't you rather
20. "Who was the woman I saw you laughing with yesterday?"
"She was _____."
the woman next door
the next door woman
the woman next to the door
the woman next by the door
21. Such news is always _____ to be true.
good
very good
so good
too good
22. Is it important that everyone _____ his/her bit for the team?
do
does
did
must do
23. This is the place _____ the body was found.
that
which
where
there
24. You should buy a computer. _____ you would be able to send emails.
So
Then
Well
Therefore
25. David seems to be _____.
in hurry
in a hurry
on a hurry
Hurrying
Exercise 3
1. "You are welcome to order the goods now."
"But payment should be made _____."
for advance
advancing
in advance
to advance
2. "Where do you live now?"
"I live in Utah; my _____."
parents too do
parents do
parents do, too
parents also do
3. I cannot understand my neighbour's accent. I wish she would _____.
speak clearer
clearer speak
more clearly speak
speak more clearly
4. "Why are you driving so fast?"
"I'm _____."
must be hurry
in hurry
in a hurry
hurrying
5. I have your music CD. I think I _____ your concert video.
also have
have too
too have
have further
6. I hear you have started a new job. _____ like it?
How do you
How
What you
What do you
7. I really have to go now. I have _____ the doctor.
appointments to
an appointment to
appointment with
an appointment with
8. I can meet you at Central Station. Will _____?
convenient for you
that convenient
that be convenient
you be convenient
9. I don't have any results for you today. I _____ tomorrow.
have any
may have any
have some
may have some
10. I would rather _____ a quiet cup of coffee in the office than sit in a noisy cafe.
have
to have
prefer
prefer to have
11. "Where _____ last weekend?"
"I went to see my aunt and uncle."
are you go
do you go
have you went
did you go
12. I was very surprised _____ that she didn't pass the exam."
hearing
to hearing
at hearing
to hear
13. "Why _____ she isn't speaking to us?"
"We must have done something that upset her. She is just too sensitive."
are you think
are you imagine
do you think
you think
14. I hope that this winter won't be _____ last."
as cold as
so cold as
as cold like
so cold like
15. Sorry to be late. I was delayed by _____."
a heavy traffic
heavy traffic
some heavy traffic
traffic being heavy
16. The sky is getting dark. It _____ rain is on its way.
looks
looks like
seems to
will be
17. Would you do me a small favour? I _____ very much.
appreciate it
would appreciate
would be appreciative
would appreciate it
18. I am familiar with that product. I don't know _____ times I've seen it advertised on TV.
how many
how often
how much
many often
19. "When _____ leaving for Toronto, Canada?"
"We are planning to set out at 10 o'clock."
are we
will we
will us
are us
20. I asked Robert when he could fix my leaking tap. He said that he would come round and fix it _____.
as much as possible
as possible as he could
as fast as he could possibly
as soon as possible
21. "Do you know _____ that building is?"
"I would say that it was built at least 100 years ago."
old
how age
how old
which age
22. The man told us that the next train would arrive _____.
at three thirty
at three thirty o'clock
in three thirty
in three thirty o'clock
23. "How _____ a crowd had gathered at the scene of the accident?"
"I don't know exactly, but there were a lot of shocked onlookers."
large
often
many
much
24. That is the city _____ worst crime record.
on the
in the
with the
for the
25. "Where should I put this key?"
"You can _____ it on the shelf?"
hang
deposit
sit
put
Exercise 4
1. His family keep asking him _____ smoking.
give up
giving up
to give up
to giving up
2. I plan _____ swimming twice a week from now on.
do
on do
go
to go
3. We have an exam next week. It is very necessary _____.
study hard
to study hard
hard study
to hard study
4. They opened the door at noon. Some people were already _____.
in line to wait
in line waiting
line in waiting
waiting in line
5. The theater performance _____.
succeed
successful
was success
was a success
6. I had _____ finding my way around New York when I first arrived.
quite time
a quite time
a time quite
quite a time
7. Guess who I _____ yesterday. I saw my old landlord at the bank.
into run
into ran
ran into
run into
8. The next bus will arrive _____.
three o'clock
at three o'clock
on three o'clock
in three o'clock
9. He was _____ have a doctor's appointment today.
supposed
supposing
supposed to
supposing to
10. "Why are you rushing?"
"I have _____ with my doctor."
an appointment
a pledge
a promise
a contract
11. "Let's _____ a new movie tomorrow."
"Yes, let's."
take in
take into
take to
taking
12. I will stay in the Golden Hotel in New York. Why don't you guys _____?
visits
visit in
drop in
call in
13. We will serve our guests soon. We had better ____ now.
have table set
set table
setting table
set the table
14. He hurt his leg _____ in order to miss the exam."
at purpose
for purpose
in purpose
on purpose
15. How is he _____ these days? I hope he is doing well.
get along
get to along
getting along
to getting along
16. Are you going to _____ with your cousin while in town?
get in touch
getting in touch
to getting in touch
have touch
17. We are going to _____ the Town Games for fun.
part take in
take part in
take part with
taking in part
18. Since the rainstorm came _____, it did a lot of damage in the area.
surprisingly
rapid
in hurry
suddenly
19. I'll be home late. Please don't _____ me.
wait up on
wait up for
waiting up for
be wait up for
20. Who will _____ your dog while you are away"
look after
be look after
to look after
for looking after
21. The new teacher loves poems and makes us _____.
learn them heartily
heartily learn them
learn them by heart
learning by heart them
22. _____ I like to do something completely spontaneous.
every so often
every often so
very so often
very often so
23. Please _____ soon.
your mind make up
up and make your mind
make up your mind
make upon your mind
24. Taking photos here is _____.
questionably
out of question
out of the question
out for the question
25. My assistant John will be _____ in my absence.
charging
on charge
in charge
for charge
Exercise 5
1. I am slow to _____.
express my opinion
express my viewing
make my views
make my opinion
2. I have to have this report finished _____.
by Friday
until Friday
Friday before
Friday beginning
3. We were fortunate enough to visit the Grand Canyon. It has _____.
beautiful scenery that is much
many beautiful landscapes
many beautiful sceneries
much beautiful scenery
4. The car was parked directly _____ the diner.
before
ahead of
in front of
preceding
5. The ski resorts are usually crowded. There are many people _____ skiing.
enjoy
that enjoying
who enjoy
who enjoying
6. It is already 3 o'clock. Can you _____ time to catch the bus?
have enough
have it in
make in
make it in
7. I went to have my glasses _____.
fit
fitted
fit on
fitted on
8. Mary's house is _____ the hair salon. Do you think you can find it?
along
near to
against
next to
9. The burning stick was very hot. He let _____ just in time.
alone it
go alone it
go it
go of it
10. Do we have _____ money to last us the week?
a lot of
plentiful
plenty of
enough
11. John decided _____ golf on weekends.
to begin
to commence
to take up
to start up
12. It _____ to me whether we meet them or not.
makes no difference
makes not a difference
is indifferent
is not a difference
13. We were _____ after all the hard work.
wear out
outworn
weary out
worn out
14. We saw _____ wild animals while on vacation.
quite a few
quite much
quite many
quite some
15. They are late as usual. I don't think we should _____ them.
await for
wait for
await on
wait on
16. Are you _____ the competition?
Enter
going entering
go to enter
going to enter
17. You had better _____ the tourist information office.
inquire at
inquiring at
inquire to
inquiring at
18. Ireland was part of the UK, _____?
didn't it
wasn't it
hasn't it
weren't it
19. They will be _____ at the party.
Present
Presents
Presenting
at present
20. Will they go _____ this summer?
Swim
to swim
Swimming
to swimming
21. The New York police were very anxious _____ about the crime.
more learn
learn more
to more learn
to learn more
22. Many excited women could _____ at the department store sale.
seen
be seen
be seeing
be see
23. The sink in the locker room tends to _____ .
flow
overflow
flow over
over flowing
24. How long did the baseball game _____?
last
endure
survive
continue
25. We must _____ the annual board meeting tomorrow.
attend
attend to
attend in
attending
Exercise 6
1. "Have you had enough to eat?"
"I'd like _____, please."
another
one more
some more
any more
2. The woman was _____ someone might recognize her.
afraid of
afraid about
afraid for
afraid that
3. The organization _____ 25 years ago.
found
founded
was found
was founded
4. I wish I _____ with Ann.
am
was
were
would be
5. Please turn off all the lights when _____.
you leave
you will leave
you will leave left
you had left
6. Until last year, she was the largest ship that _____.
was ever built
has ever built
has ever been built
had ever been built
7. We lived there _____ ten years.
for
during
since
while
8. My grandfather _____ of heart failure in his sixties.
dead
died
was died
was dead
9. They are rich enough to own _____.
not a helicopter only, but a yacht as well
not only a helicopter, but a yacht as well
only a helicopter, but a yacht as well
as well as a helicopter, not only a yacht
10. She _____ the letter on the office desk.
lay
lied
laid
lain
11. There wasn't a single person _____ at the beach.
in sight
on sight
seeing
to see
12. This sauce doesn't taste _____ it should.
as
for
like
where as
13. John was neither willing to go _____.
nor able go
nor was able
nor he was able
nor able to go
14. If one is to learn a language well, _____.
it must be spoken regularly
one must be spoken regularly
it must speak regularly
one must speak it regularly
15. I don't especially care _____ those types of movies.
by
to
for
with
16. _____ me for a few minutes?
Would you to help
Would you helping
Would you mind to help
Would you mind helping
17. _____ to the beach on the weekend.
Let's go
Let's going
Let's went
Let's to go
18. "Did you give John his share of the money?"
"No, I _____ it to him, but I didn't have enough time."
was to have gave
was to have given
was to had given
was to had gave
19. Your taste in movies is very different _____ mine.
from
to
with
as
20. "You _____ think they'd be here by now."
would
should
could
might
21. I don't know _____ the rope, but hopefully it will do the job.
how long
how long is
the length of
the long of
22. "Excuse me. Where is the post office?"
"It is _____ of the large blue hotel."
in the front
on the front
in front
on front
23. She's finally decided that _____ she's going to study much harder.
after now
from this
now from
from now on
24. My brother _____ the university last year.
graduated
graduated from
was graduated
graduated of
25. We won't be able to go to the club _____ our parents give us permission.
although
nevertheless
unless
without
Exercise 7
1. Why don't you try to come home _____ 9 o'clock?
by
under
until
up to
2. My father _____ to the Golf Club for the past 25 years.
was belonging
has belonged
has been belonged
has belonging
3. Portuguese is quite _____ Spanish.
similar
similar from
similar to
similar with
4. My youngest sister _____ last summer.
marriaged
got married
got marriaged
was married to
5. Paper is _____ wood.
made by
made of
made from
made with
6. He _____ take off his shoes before he entered the room.
must
has to
have to
had to
7. You'd better go now, _____ you'll miss the next train.
if else
or else
or not
unless
8. He moved the TV antenna _____ he could get a clearer picture.
because of
in which
so which
so that
9. How do you say "that's mine" _____ Spanish?
by
in
on
with
10. Our mother _____ scrub the kitchen walls and floor.
had us
had us to
us had
us to
11. "Could you do me a small favor?"
"I'm sorry. I really _____."
am hurry
am in a hurry
have a hurry
am hurried
12. Would you care for _____ cup of tea?
another
more
one other
some more
13. I'm right this time, _____?
agree with
agree to
agree
agree about
14. _____ who look for trouble usually find it.
Anyone
These
Those
Them
15. We have much to _____ today, so please concentrate.
discuss
discuss about
discuss over
discuss with
16. The sun _____ at 7 o'clock yesterday evening.
set
setted
has set
had setted
17. I _____ finish my work before lunch yesterday, so I went shopping.
able to
was able to
managed
could have
18. _____ would you most like to have?
These of which
What of these
Any of these
Which of these
19. I'll finish my work by four o'clock and _____ home.
go to
go back
come to
come back to
20. My younger brother plays _____.
the piano very well
very good the piano
the piano very good
very well the piano
21. Lauren _____ in Singapore.
growed
grew up
grown up
was grown up
22. What _____?
means this word
does this word meaning
is this word meaning
does this word mean
23. "Which horse came in first?"
"That tall black one _____."
has
is
was
did
24. I couldn't find _____ your last question.
an answer to
an answer
answering
to answer
25. The electric light was invented in _____.
the nineteenth century
nineteen centuries
nineteen century
century the nineteenth
Exercise 8
1. _____ Easter, kids receive lots of chocolate Easter eggs in USA.
On
At
In
By
2. I wish you _____ me how to make such a sauce last time.
teach
taught
have taught
had taught
3. How much money did he borrow _____ the bank?
to
of
off
from
4. "How much sugar is left?" "_____."
None
Nothing
Not some
Not one
5. _____ ended after 4 years in 1918.
World War First
World War I
First World War
World War the First
6. My brother loves music very much and has _____ of tapes.
a large collection
large collection
much collections
many collection
7. We couldn't enter the court. The police _____ let us in.
shall not
won't
shouldn't
wouldn't
8. "Have you ever played tennis?"
"Yes, I _____ played it."
have
have ever
have been
had been
9. Jane didn't go _____ this morning. She was at home.
somewhere
anywhere
no where
someplace
10. If I _____ you, I wouldn't do that.
am
was
were
had been
11. We don't travel to any country _____ crime rate is known to be very high.
which
whose
that which
that
12. By my 50th birthday, I _____ in my current profession for over 20 years.
will be
will have been
would be
would have been
13. Finally John bought a _____ sedan.
green new 1988 four-door
1988 green new four-door
new green 1988 four-door
new four-door green 1988
14. My father taught me basic accounting and _____.
to type
how to type
how to typing
typing
15. _____ my childhood, I studied in Paris.
During
Ever
When
While
16. Jane's hair is brown, and her eyes _____.
green
are green
was green
has been green
17. The children _____ do their homework while watching TV yesterday.
was able to
were able to
would
could have
18. The English students _____ by that eccentric teacher at that time.
were learning
were being taught
were being teaching
were being learned
19. "Hello! _____ John Smith speaking."
I'm
This is
There is
Here is
20. It is sometimes very difficult _____ in a second language.
to make oneself understood
for oneself to be understanding
understanding oneself
to understand oneself
21. The hero rode through the village _____ of a large white horse.
over the back
in the back
back
on the back
22. This is the _____ curry sauce I've ever tasted.
more good
most good
best
most best
23. If Jane asks her mother, she _____ permission.
may have gotten
might have gotten
might get
maybe get
24. He fell from the top of the metal staircase, _____ breaking his leg.
so
because
thus
whence
25. My sister lived in France for two years and my niece _____ there.
borned
born
was borned
was born
Exercise 9
1. It is very rude to point _____ someone in many cultures.
at
to
into
off
2. Was my child polite _____ you?
at
from
to
with
3. If our plans are carried _____ now, we will solve that issue.
out
up
upon
through
4. The neighbours didn't go on vacation, _____?
didn't they
did it
did they
didn't it
5. It _____ the day before yesterday.
snowed
was snow
has snowed
was snowed
6. Have you ever _____ on a horse? It is a wonderful experience.
rode
rid
to ride
ridden
7. He is learning Chinese _____ Mr. Chan.
through
by
to
from
8. Students are supposed to sit attentively _____ their desks.
at
beside
to
beneath
9. "Where is the library?"
"It's _____ your right."
in
on
at
by
10. Tom is very temperamental, and he _____.
always gets angry
gets always angry
always angry gets
angry always gets
11. "How many products did you sell?"
"_____ than we had expected."
Less
Lesser
Few
Fewer
12. It's not an easy task. However, please have him _____ it.
do
to do
doing
have to do
13. I would like to apply _____ the position of sales clerk that you advertised in the Sunday newspaper.
for
to
with
in
14. It's often difficult for a young child _____ clothes.
wearing
to wear
putting on
to put on
15. This knife is quite sharp. We use it _____.
for to cut the bread
to cut with the bread
cutting with the bread
to cut the bread
16. I could have done it for you if you _____.
ask to me to
asked me to
had asked me
had asked me to
17. Joe _____.
likes football best
likes best football
best likes football
likes play football best
18. My sister went _____ yesterday.
to shopping
shopping
to shop
shopped
19. John is _____ soccer magazines.
interested
interesting
interested in
interest in
20. I liked the job better than Bob _____.
did
do
has done
done
21. _____ my CDs are indie rock.
Almost
Almost all
Most
Most of all
22. _____ are you speaking? I didn't catch the name.
Who
Whom
Of who
Of whom
23. _____ will be invited to join us for lunch on Saturday.
Whoever will come
Whoever come
Whoever comes
Whoever would come
24. _____ I hate getting up at six, I have to.
Much as
As much
So much as
So much
25. I'll give you another hour _____.
making your mind up
making up your mind
make up your mind
to make up your mind
Exercise 10
1. It is very rude to point _____ someone in many cultures.
at
to
into
off
2. Was my child polite _____ you?
at
from
to
with
3. If our plans are carried _____ now, we will solve that issue.
out
up
upon
through
4. The neighbours didn't go on vacation, _____?
didn't they
did it
did they
didn't it
5. It _____ the day before yesterday.
snowed
was snow
has snowed
was snowed
6. Have you ever _____ on a horse? It is a wonderful experience.
rode
rid
to ride
ridden
7. He is learning Chinese _____ Mr. Chan.
through
by
to
from
8. Students are supposed to sit attentively _____ their desks.
at
beside
to
beneath
9. "Where is the library?"
"It's _____ your right."
in
on
at
by
10. Tom is very temperamental, and he _____.
always gets angry
gets always angry
always angry gets
angry always gets
11. "How many products did you sell?"
"_____ than we had expected."
Less
Lesser
Few
Fewer
12. It's not an easy task. However, please have him _____ it.
do
to do
doing
have to do
13. I would like to apply _____ the position of sales clerk that you advertised in the Sunday newspaper.
for
to
with
in
14. It's often difficult for a young child _____ clothes.
wearing
to wear
putting on
to put on
15. This knife is quite sharp. We use it _____.
for to cut the bread
to cut with the bread
cutting with the bread
to cut the bread
16. I could have done it for you if you _____.
ask to me to
asked me to
had asked me
had asked me to
17. Joe _____.
likes football best
likes best football
best likes football
likes play football best
18. My sister went _____ yesterday.
to shopping
shopping
to shop
shopped
19. John is _____ soccer magazines.
interested
interesting
interested in
interest in
20. I liked the job better than Bob _____.
did
do
has done
done
21. _____ my CDs are indie rock.
Almost
Almost all
Most
Most of all
22. _____ are you speaking? I didn't catch the name.
Who
Whom
Of who
Of whom
23. _____ will be invited to join us for lunch on Saturday.
Whoever will come
Whoever come
Whoever comes
Whoever would come
24. _____ I hate getting up at six, I have to.
Much as
As much
So much as
So much
25. I'll give you another hour _____.
making your mind up
making up your mind
make up your mind
to make up your mind
Exercise 11
1. _____ the floor manager, we don't need to work this Friday afternoon.
According
According of
According from
According to
2. You _____ see the doctor if that back ache persists.
better
better have
have better
had better
3. How long does it take _____ the nearest train station?
get to
to get
to get to
getting to
4. He likes his new job very much and _____.
works hardly
hard works
hardly work
works hard
5. Please fill _____ this online application form.
up
on
down
out
6. "I've never seen that movie."
"_____ have I."
So
Either
Neither
Too
7. "Haven't you been to New York?"
"_____ been there."
Yes, I haven't
Yes, I wasn't
No, I haven't
No, I have
8. "Where does Helen live?" "She lives _____."
in the Moore Street
on Moore Street
at Moore Street
on the Moore Street
9. Is your TV _____?
as large as mine
so large as me
as large as me
so large as mine
10. I've never seen _____.
such a tall man
so tall man
such tall man
as tall man
11. Please carry this box _____ the next room.
inside
at
in
into
12. My mother didn't buy _____ food at that store.
one
some
a
any
13. "How often do you play tennis?"
"I play _____."
two times in a month
two times a month
two months a time
two times of a month
14. John started his current job _____ October 10.
at
on
in
to
15. Would you go with us if you _____ the money?
will have
have
would have
had
16. There hasn't _____.
been a concert like this before
been a concert like before this
a concert been like this before
before a concert been like this
17. You had better stay _____ home and get rid of your cold.
at
in
inside
into
18. "Whose cell phone is this?"
"It's _____"
the cell phone of my friend
my friend's
belong a friend of mine
one of my friends
19. "How do I use this tool?" "Hold it _____."
on your right firmly hand
in your firmly right hand
firmly in your right hand
firmly on your right hand
20. It's really hard to believe _____.
he would say such a terrible thing
such a terrible thing he would say
to say he would such a terrible thing
would he say such a terrible thing
21. "Did you fully understand what I meant?" "_____."
I think so
So I think
I so think
So think I
22. Jane is the woman who is standing _____ my mother.
before
to the front of
in front of
front of
23. _____ the audience safely left the theater through the fire exits.
Every one
Every member
Every member of
Every all of
24. He _____ he was going to visit his sister in Ohio.
spoke that
talked that
said that
told that
25. We _____ our favorite team's performance.
were disappointed by
were disappointed of
were disappointing
were disappointing in
PART 2
VOCABULARY AND READING COMPREHENSION
Exercise 1
Word Meanings From Context
Use the context to help you determine the meaning of each highlighted word.
1.Your cousin claimed to be late because the doors of his house were frozen shut. Even though I have my doubts, his explanation is plausible. It got really cold last night. I'll just have to take his word for it.
If a statement is plausible, __________.
a. you must always believe it
b. you should never believe it
c. it's hard to understand because it makes no sense
d. it's believable enough to possibly be true
2. If you don't curtail your spending, you'll be broke in no time at all!
Which word is a synonym of "curtail"?
a. reduce
b. follow
c. behind
d. buy
3. No word must ever leak out about this military action! It has to be a clandestine operation in order to succeed.
Which word is a synonym of "clandestine"?
a. family
b. useful
c. dangerous
d. secret
4. Put this medicine on your arm and rub it into your skin until it's invisible. It will inhibit the infection's attempt to spread.
What does “inhibit” mean?
a. live in a certain place
b. block or slow down
c. itch or burn
d. help to do something important
Exercise 2
Word Meanings From Context
Use the context to help you determine the meaning of each highlighted word.
1.Fortunately, the dizzy spell was transient. He was able to continue playing within seconds and had no trouble winning the match.
When you describe an event as “transient,” you are saying that __________.
a. it sounds like a train
b. it is quite harmful
c. it helps you win
d. it doesn't last long
2. Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work. It would be so much simpler if they both liked the same kind of music.
A dispute is a __________.
a. musical instrument
b. choice of music
c. discovery
d. disagreement
3. When they heard the good news about the court’s decision, the angry crowd cheered and then began to disperse. “It looks like everyone is going home,” one reporter stated.
Which would be the opposite of “disperse”?
a. come together
b. smile
c. fly like a bird
d. sing
4. It’s a wonder to me how anyone can still be undecided about this election. These two candidates are certainly distinct. Each would lead our nation in opposite directions.
What does “distinct” mean?
a. needing a bath
b. dishonest
c. clearly different
d. about the same age
Exercise 3
Word Meanings From Context
Use the context to help you choose the best meaning or synonym for each highlighted word.
1. Mr. Huge was very proud of his auto superstore. “We have such an extensive selection of cars,” he said, “so everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!”
The word “extensive” means __________.
a. costing a lot of money
b. large amount
c. having no color
d. not enough
2. Friendship is a priceless thing. If Chris put a price, or conditions, on her friendship, it’s no longer priceless. In fact, it’s not real friendship at all!
If something is priceless, __________.
a. it has a missing tag
b. it has no value
c. it has great value
d. it is made out of rice
3. The news story was based on a letter that was a fabrication. Now the reporter who wrote the story is in big trouble. Will anyone believe him again?
A fabrication is __________.
a. made of cloth
b. full of long words
c. funny
d. fake
4. The reporter insisted that the letter he used was authentic. He said that he had shown it to many experts before he used it in his story.
When something is authentic, it’s __________.
a. genuine, or real
b. carefully written
c. full of tasty worms
d. very old
5. In 1975, Governor James promised to do something about the high taxes in our state. She didn’t present a tax cut bill to lawmakers until 1985. It took her a decade to keep her promise, but better late than never.
How long is a decade?
a. 75 years
b. 85 years
c. a century
d. 10 years
Exercise 4
Mr. El and the Princess
“You should try one of these sundaes,” said Mr. Smitty.
Miss Joan nodded in agreement.
“I’ll get around to it,” Mr. El replied as he looked across the large Dairy Center tent. The three teachers were at their school’s Back to School Fair. It had grown into a major annual event, sort of a mini county fair.
“What are you staring at, Mr. El?” asked Miss Joan.
“I think I’ll stroll over there and talk to the County Dairy Princess,” Mr. El replied.
“She is beautiful,” Mr. Smitty remarked.
“I hadn’t noticed,” said Mr. El, trying not to smile.
Miss Joan rolled her eyes.
“Actually, my interest in her is purely professional,” Mr. El stated. “I might learn something about the dairy industry that I can share with my fourth graders.”
Mr. Smitty broke in, “Besides, he likes that new resource teacher, Miss Cheryl.”
“Miss Cheryl is kind of cute,” Mr. El admitted. “I like the way her eyes cross when she’s annoyed.”
“Why is it that you know how everyone looks when they’re annoyed?” Miss Joan asked.
Mr. El chose to ignore the question. “I’ll be right back,” he said as he walked toward the dairy princess.
Miss Joan and Mr. Smitty relaxed on a bench as they enjoyed their sundaes and watched Mr. El approach the princess.
Mr. El and the young lady seemed to be having a pleasant conversation when suddenly the princess walked away with a much less than pleasant expression on her face.
When Mr. El rejoined his friends, Miss Joan could not contain herself. “I’d give a million dollars to know what you said to her!” she exclaimed.
“You don’t have a million dollars,” Mr. El responded.
“I’ll buy you one of these giant hot fudge sundaes for the story,” Mr. Smitty proposed.
“Deal!” said Mr. El. “I was asking her what qualities the judges look for in choosing a dairy princess.”
“And?” Miss Joan demanded.
“Well it just goes to prove that a sense of humor isn’t one of the requirements,” Mr. El replied.
“What did you say?” Miss Joan asked with that “What terrible thing have you done?” look that she did so well.
“Just to add a little levity to the conversation,” Mr. El went on, “I asked her if looking like a cow was one consideration.”
“You did what?!” Miss Joan practically screamed.
“I think this is worth a double hot fudge sundae!” Mr. Smitty announced.
“I thought she’d know I was kidding,” Mr. El stated. “I say stuff like that to my students all the time and they know I’m kidding.”
“That’s because they’ve learned not to take you seriously,” Miss Joan said.
“Well this girl, who’s at least twice the age of my fourth graders, ought to know that she doesn’t look anything like a cow. You can’t win a competition to be a princess of any kind without knowing that you’re smart and good looking.”
“Maybe she thinks that you think that she looks like a cow,” Mr. Smitty offered.
“Why would she care?” Mr. El countered.
“Good question,”said Miss Joan. “But don’t you see the damage you’ve done?” she added.
“Damage, what damage?” asked Mr. El.
“Up until today she was a self-confident young woman, destined for greatness. She might have become a scientist whose inventions would have saved millions of lives. She might have gone on to be a great leader who would bring peace and prosperity to the whole world!” Miss Joan paused to catch her breath. “But now,” she continued, “she’ll spend the rest of her miserable existence hiding her face. She’ll live her entire life wearing a character costume at some amusement park so that no one will ever gaze upon her cowlike features! And needless to say, she’ll never save the world!”
“You could just go over there and apologize,” Mr. Smitty suggested.
“That might just make things worse,” said Mr. El. “In a few minutes she’ll forget I exist; she’ll forget what I said, and she can go on to save the world.”
“I’ll have my sundae now,” Mr. El reminded Mr. Smitty. “Didn’t I hear ‘double hot fudge’?”
As Mr. Smitty walked off to buy the sundae, Mr. Kay, the principal, came by. “Mr. El,” he said, “I have a nice surprise for you. I’ve lined up your student teacher for this fall. Her name is Miss Lee. She’s already a very accomplished young lady. In fact, you may have noticed her at the fair.”
“She’s here? I’d like to meet her,” said Mr. El.
“That’s her over there,” Mr. Kay said. “She’s wearing that shiny little crown.”
“You mean that Dairy Princess crown?” asked Mr. El.
“That’s her,” said Mr. Kay.
Miss Joan, who couldn’t help hearing the conversation, had a broad smile on her face. Mr. El was not smiling.
“Excuse me,” said Mr. El, “I have to rush to my room and prepare a lesson plan!”
“A lesson plan?” asked the principal.
“Yes,” sighed Mr. El, “A lesson about thinking before speaking.”
For Discussion:
1. What lesson did Mr. El learn from his experience?
2. Can you think of any examples of someone making a similar mistake?
3. Do you think that it’s always possible to know how someone will react to something you say?
Exercise 5
I Build Walls
I build walls:
Walls that protect,
Walls that shield,
Walls that say I shall not yield
Or reveal
Who I am or how I feel.
I build walls:
Walls that hide,
Walls that cover what’s inside,
Walls that stare or smile or look away,
Silent lies,
Walls that even block my eyes
From the tears I might have cried.
I build walls:
Walls that never let me
Truly touch
Those I love so very much.
Walls that need to fall!
Walls meant to be fortresses
Are prisons after all.
In this poem, walls are not made of bricks or any physical materials. The author uses “walls” as a metaphor for someone hiding his feelings and thoughts from others and even from himself.
Why would someone build “walls” around his or her feelings?
Do you, or others you know, ever build such “walls”?
Does the narrator believe that it’s always a good idea to have these “walls”? How do you know?
Do you think that there are times when we need to “build walls”?
Exercise 6
The Leader
Patient and steady with all he must bear,
Ready to meet every challenge with care,
Easy in manner, yet solid as steel,
Strong in his faith, refreshingly real,
Isn’t afraid to propose what is bold,
Doesn’t conform to the usual mold,
Eyes that have foresight, for hindsight won’t do,
Never backs down when he sees what is true,
Tells it all straight, and means it all too.
Going forward and knowing he’s right,
Even when doubted for why he would fight,
Over and over he makes his case clear
Reaching to touch the ones who won’t hear.
Growing in strength, he won’t be unnerved,
Ever assuring he’ll stand by his word.
Wanting the world to join his firm stand,
Bracing for war, but praying for peace,
Using his power so evil will cease:
So much a leader and worthy of trust,
Here stands a man who will do what he must.
The Leader
1. What are the qualities of a leader according to the author?
2. What qualities do you believe are important for a leader to possess?
3. Is the author referring to a specific person in this poem? If you think so, do you agree that he is a true leader?
4. Name someone who you believe is or was a great leader. Give your reasons.
Exercise 7
Half-Truths
Beware of those who use the truth to deceive. When someone tells you something that is true, but leaves out important information that should be included, he can create a false impression.
For example, someone might say, “I just won a hundred dollars on the lottery. It was great. I took that dollar ticket back to the store and turned it in for one hundred dollars!”
This guy’s a winner, right? Maybe, maybe not. We then discover that he bought two hundred tickets, and only one was a winner. He’s really a big loser!
He didn’t say anything that was false, but he deliberately omitted important information. That’s called a half-truth. Half-truths are not technically lies, but they are just as dishonest.
Untrustworthy candidates in political campaigns often use this tactic. Let’s say that during Governor Smith’s last term, her state lost one million jobs and gained three million jobs. Then she seeks another term. One of her opponents runs an ad saying, “During Governor Smith’s term, the sate lost one million jobs!” That’s true. However an honest statement would have been, “During Governor Smith’s term, the state had a net gain of two million jobs.”
Advertisers will sometimes use half-truths. It’s against the law to make false claims so they try to mislead you with the truth. An ad might boast, “Nine out of ten doctors recommend Yucky Pills to cure nose pimples.” It fails to mention that they only asked ten doctors and nine of them work for the Yucky Corporation.
This kind of deception happens too often. It’s a sad fact of life: Lies are lies, and sometimes the truth can lie as well.
1. Which statement is true according to the article?
a. Whenever people tell the truth, they are really lying.
b. You can’t trust gamblers.
c. All governors help their states.
d. The truth can be used in dishonest ways.
2. What does “deceive” mean?
a. removing one’s teeth in public
b. ignore warnings
c. fool
d. repair
3. What does “omitted” mean?
a. spent money
b. left out
c. told about
d. exposed
4. The author clearly wants people to _________.
a. think carefully about what they read and hear
b. wear mismatched socks during political campaigns
c. never trust anyone
d. vote for female candidates
5. Another appropriate title for this selection would be:
a. Natural Cat Food
b. Everyone Lies
c. Lying With the Truth
d. Nose Pimples
Exercise 8
Pizza and Comprehension
“Perry’s Pepper Pizza Parlor!” Perry said. “May I help you?”
“Yes, I’d like to order a large pepper pepperoni pizza with hot peppers and green peppers,” said the lady on the other end of the phone.
“Is that all, ma’am?” asked Perry.
“Yes, but please put the hot peppers on half the pizza and the green peppers on both halves.”
“Also, I’d like the pepperoni on the hot pepper part but not on the green pepper part.”
“But didn’t you say you wanted the green peppers on both parts?”
“That’s right,” the lady replied.
“That’s not possible!” Perry pronounced.
“Why can’t I have green peppers on the whole pizza?”
“I mean the pepperoni part.”
“I don’t see why pepperoni placement is so difficult,” the lady said. “But if that’s too much trouble, just put the pepperoni on the whole pizza!” she added impatiently.
Perry sighed. “That will be twelve dollars and fourteen cents.”
“Can you deliver my pizza?”
“Sure can. What’s your address?”
“There’s no number, but I live on Forestview Road.”
“Can you help me a little more than that?” Perry asked, trying to be as pleasant as possible.
“I live in a white trailer with a pickup truck in the driveway,” responded the lady.
Perry wanted to scream, “So does everyone else in this county!” but he restrained himself. “Can you give me a little more help than that?” he asked calmly.
“Yes, there is no blue picket fence in front of our home,” said the lady.
“Are there blue picket fences in front of all the other homes on your road?”
“No, silly, but we used to have one a few years ago. Just look for the home that doesn’t have one there anymore.”
Perry began to dream about early retirement. “I’m kind of confused,” he said in a shaky voice.
“No offense, sir,” the lady said, “but you do have a listening comprehension problem.”
Underline every statement that must be true based on the selection.
1. Perry’s Pepper Pizza Parlor peddled Pepsi.
2. Perry’s Pepper Pizza Parlor would deliver pizzas to people’s homes.
3. Everyone in the county lived in a white trailer.
4. Perry worked to hide his impatience with the caller.
5. Perry wasn’t good at understanding what people were saying.
6. The caller said that she lived on Forestview Road.
Exercise 9
Dog Face
I __1__ by Mr. J. Gerald Cowcamper’s house one day and was greeted by a rather old looking dog. She was a gentle beast who __2__ her tail as she pushed her nose against my hand.
“What’s her __3__?” I asked.
“I call her ‘Dog Face,’” replied the old __4__.
“__5__ do you call her that?” I inquired.
“Isn’t it obvious?” asked Mr. Cowcamper.
“Not really.”
Mr. Cowcamper cradled the old animal’s head in his hands. “If you __6__ at just the right angle, you can see that she seems to have a dog’s face,” he __7__.
“But she is a __8__!” I said.
“Shhhh!” Mr. Cowcamper responded with the loudest whisper I have ever __9__. “Don’t let her hear you say that!”
I said __10__, because I didn’t know what to say.
1. stopped ran went carried
2. chased bit wagged lost
3. breed problem age name
4. dog cow lady gentleman
5. How Why Where When
6. listen look call wonder
7. explained asked smelled knew
8. person female dog potato
9. spoken seen found heard
10. here yes words nothing
Exercise 10
Thankful to Know
Thankful to know when the landscape is shining,
When warm winds are blowing
And nature is fair,
Thankful to find that your smile is still glowing,
Thankful to know that your music is there.
Thankful to know when the night sky is gleaming
And breezes are colder
But sweeten the air,
Thankful to feel your strong hand on my shoulder,
Thankful to know that you always will care.
Thankful to know when the morning comes calling,
The world reemerges
And moves everywhere,
As I am driven by all of its surges,
Thankful you steady the life that we share.
Thankful to know as the years lie before us
Love is a fabric
That nothing can tear.
As you transform ordinary to magic,
Thankful to know that you’ll always be there.
For Discussion:
1. Who might the poet be addressing?
2. Perhaps we can’t be sure about the future. In this poem, what does the word “know” actually mean? Explain.
3. Do you think this is a Thanksgiving Day poem? Why?
Exercise 11
Word Meanings From Context
Use the context to help you choose the best meaning or synonym for each highlighted word.
1. Your plan looks good. I hope it will really work. It’s time to implement it and see if it’s as brilliant as you claim.
a. instrument
b. take apart
c. change
d. carry out
2. If your plan fails, we’ll have to find someone who can devise a better one.
a. design
b. dislike
c. appliance
d. to use peanut butter as toothpaste
3. Of course, I’m not saying that your plan is no good. I tend to be optimistic, so I won’t be surprised when you succeed.
a. expecting the best to happen
b. needing glasses to see
c. full of gas
d. unselfish
4. When your plan brings us great wealth, you will be rewarded for your sagacity.
a. good looks
b. mistakes
c. intelligence
d. huge appetite for herbs
5. No matter what happens, I assure you that I will not forget how hard you have worked on this project.
a. dare
b. promise
c. act like a donkey
d. forget
Exercise 12
Our Heritage: American!
Our heritage: American!
A treasure we all share,
Our family trees have brought us here,
From almost everywhere.
Our heritage: American!
A family of all,
A blend of cultures forming one,
United, standing tall.
Our heritage: American!
Our history is strong,
Progressing through adversity,
Creating rights from wrong.
Our heritage: American!
A land of liberty,
Respecting differences that glow,
And true equality.
Our heritage: American!
We’re leading near and far,
Advancing justice in the world,
And proud of who we are.
Our Heritage: American!
1. “Our family trees have brought us here,
From almost everywhere.” What do these lines mean?
a. Many Americans have been farmers.
b. Americans’ ancestors have come here from all over the world.
c. Boats used by earlier settlers were made of wood.
d. You should take good care of any trees that are on your property.
2. “A blend of cultures forming one.” What do these words mean?
a. Americans know how to walk in a single line.
b. Cultures can be confusing.
c. It might be possible for us to choose the one ideal culture for everyone to look to as an example.
d. The American way of life has been enriched by ideas and traditions from many lands.
3. “Creating rights from wrong.” These words do NOT refer to this.
a. Americans won a war for independence.
b. The Constitution guaranteed citizens the right to express their opinions.
c. The rule was established that the President of the United States must be at least thirty-five years old.
d. Slavery was abolished after the Civil War.
e. Women gained the right to vote.
4. What does the author mean by “true equality”?
a. Our laws say that every human is born to have the same rights.
b. All Americans must think and act alike.
c. Math is an important subject for all students.
d. People who are cuter should have more rights than others.
5. For Discussion: What other ideas does the poem express? Are there any other ideas that you would have liked the poem to mention?
Exercise 13
Word Meanings From Context
Ryan is a great inventor. However, I don’t think that his latest invention, edible socks, is likely to be too successful. Not many people want to eat socks. There are some things in life that should remain inedible.
1. Which word in the passage means “fit to be eaten”?
2. Which word in the passage means “not fit to be eaten”?
Marsha is really an introvert. When I took her to Jason’s party, she sat in a corner without speaking to anyone. All she did was eat most of the snacks. The only reason she hangs out with me is because I never try to force her to be sociable. She would never forgive me if I introduced her to anyone.
3. An introvert is usually _____.
a. friendly
b. hungry
c. unclean
d. shy
Sunshine said, “Amber, why are you making such a big deal about Robert’s hair? Yes, he did dye it purple. It is rather unusual for a guy to have purple hair. On the other hand, it’s not exactly going to change the course of world history. It’s really quite a trivial matter.”
4. What does “trivial” mean?
a. strange
b. unimportant
c. disgusting
d. dangerous
Writing
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