English Language Test 7

Which is the part of speech of the word which is underlined in this sentence?

Despite the explosion in the mine, the rescue team fought bravely to save their friends.

• adjective

• verb

• adverb

• noun

Which sentence requires a question mark?

• Where in the Caribbean is Bridgetown.

• The sense organs are important parts of the human body.

• I am determined to become computer literate.

• The country depends on the earnings from agriculture and mining to finance education.

Which word is OPPOSITE in meaning to the one underlined?

The old man was generous to the children.

• mean

• lonely

• special

• fierce

Which word is OPPOSITE in meaning to the one underlined?

After the volcanic eruption in Montserrat, the residents erected permanent shelters in the north of the island.

• brief

• little

• lasting

• temporary

Which is an accurate way of expressing the idea below?

I have lost the favourite book belonging to my sister.

• Ive lost my sister's favourite book.

• I've lost my sister's favourite book.

• I've lost my sisters favourite book.

• Iv'e lost my sister's favourite book.

Which of these words has the SAME meaning as the phrase underlined in this sentence.

When I visited the Science Centre, I was fascinated by the group of stars which they showed in the galaxy.

• planet

• rings

• constellation

• glitter

Which of these words has the SAME meaning as the phrase underlined in this sentence.

The city experienced severe water shortage because the supply in the place where the water is stored had almost dried up.

• pool

• aqueduct

• catchment area

• reservoir

Which of these words has the SAME meaning as the phrase underlined in this sentence.

We paid one dollar to look into the instrument that makes distant objects appear nearer and larger.

• television

• telescope

• microscope

• amplifier

Which of these words has the SAME meaning as the phrase underlined in this sentence.

During the hurricane the place along which aeroplanes land was severely damaged.

• aerodrome

• runway

• airport

• hangar

Which of these words has the SAME meaning as the phrase underlined in this sentence.

We looked forward to our visit to the building where important historical objects are kept.

• library

• theatre

• historian

• museum