Quiz 2

1. The ______ in our building often falls asleep at the front desk.

• A. caretaker

• B. stockbroker

• C. undertaker

• D. bookmaker

He took ______ with many of the points she made, claiming they were incorrect.

• A. exception

• B. issue

• C. account

• D. trouble

The organisers ______ how many people would be attending the course and there were not enough chairs.

• A. underestimated

• B. overestimated

• C. overrated

• D. estimated

You just never lift a ______ to help me — I have to do everything myself!

• A. shoulder

• B. hand

• C. finger

• D. wrist

The sink is completely blocked so we'll have to get a(n) ______.

• A. miner

• B. undertaker

• C. surgeon

• D. plumber

_____ a minute! I can't find my keys.

• A. Keep on

• B. Hold on

• C. Go on

• D. Carry on

The elections take place next Sunday. (scheduled)

The ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. next Sunday

(a)  

I believe there will be an economic crisis soon. (estimation)

In …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… imminent.

(a)  

Mozart started composing music during his early childhood. (young)

Mozart ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… child

(a)  

He's been writing the novel for nearly two years. (started)

It is …………………………………………………………………………………….. the novel.

(a)