English Quiz 1

All of Chris's teachers agree that he is very good ... math.

• with
• for 
• at
• on

Even though the situation was not ideal, they decided to ... a go of things.

• make 
• do 
• made
• did

She was surprised that he knew her name. She ... never met him before. 

• was
• were
• did
• had

This morning I received a cheque in the mail ... one thousand dollars.

• about
• for
• on
• with

I'm broke. I have to ... an idea for making money.

• get on with
• put up with
• run out of
• come up with

Having multiple sclerosis has diminished Mr. Wilson's physical condition, but his ability to maintain a positive attitude and continue working an inspiration.
Which part of the sentence is INCORRECT?

• Having
• diminished
• his ability
• working an

The leaders of the two countries ________ an agreement to avoid future conflicts.

• have recently reach
• recently reach
• have reached recently 
• have recently reached

The huge increase in popularity of specialty coffees ___________ to the success of Starbucks, Barney's, and other coffee purveyors. 

• has contributed
• contribute
• contributing
• which has contributed

Why so many people die from this illness ______ unknown, but researchers have learned much about the source of the problem.

• is
• are
• widely
• has

The doctors have not been able to determine when ______________ to lose her mental capacity.

• did the woman begin 
• the woman began
• began the woman
• the woman was begun