Language Usage: TEM 4 (2011)

My uncle is quite worn out from years of hard work. He is no longer the man   he was fifteen years ago.

• A. which

• B. whom

• C. who

• D. that

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

Which of the following sentences is an EXCLAMATORY SENTENCE?

• A. Beg your pardon.

• B. Have a good time.

• C. Never do that again!

• D. What noise you are making!

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Which of the following italicized phrases indicates concession?

• A. She said it for fun, but others took her seriously.

• B. For all its effort, the team didn't win the match.

• C. Linda has worked for the firm for twenty years.

• D. He set out for Beijing yesterday.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

CCSS.L.2.1E

When you have finished with the book, don't forget to return it to Tim,        ?

• A. do you

• B. will you

• C. don't you

• D. won't you

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

In phrases like freezing cold, burning hot, or soaking wet, the -ING participle is used           .

• A. as a command

• B. as a condition

• C. for concession

• D. for emphasis

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

Which of the following italicized phrases is INCORRECT?

• A. The city is now ten times its original size.

• B. I wish I had two times his strength.

• C. The seller asked for double the usual price.

• D. They come here four times every year.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

It is not so much the language          the cultural background that makes the book difficult to understand.

• A. as

• B. nor

• C. but

• D. like

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which of the following italicized parts is used as an object?

• A. What do you think has happened to her?

• B. Who do you think the visiting professor is?

• C. How much do you think he earns every month?

• D. How quickly would you say he would come?

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CCSS.L.3.1A

The additional work will take              weeks.

• the other

• two another

• two more

• other two

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which of the following italicized parts is an appositive clause (同位语从句)?

• A. We are quite certain that we will get there in time.

• B. He has to face the fact that there will be no pay rise this year.

• C. She said that she had seen the man earlier that morning.

• D. It is sheer luck that the miners are still alive after ten days.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A