L5 B2.1 Use of English (multiple choice)

I have a great _____ of respect for our current prime minister.

• amount

• deal

• degree

• quantity

The students found that they had a free morning _____ the cancellation of the lecture.

• because

• due for

• owing to

• so as to

Marie doesn't usually get involved _____ extracurricular activities.

• in

• on

• with

• to

My mother set _____ her business in 2009 by herself.

• to

• on

• in

• up

The first time people try sky-diving they sometimes lose their _____ and can't jump out of the plane.

• nerve

• fear

• worry

• minds

I will call the police ______ you pay me for what you have taken!

• however

• so

• unless

• if

You won't see her until she's back from her skiing _____.

• journey

• trip

• tour

• ride

Paul and Anne decided to decorate the living room _____ as they thought it would be cheaper

• themself

• themselves

• on them own

• in their own

Born in Hungary 1874, Harry Houdini was ________ in the USA.

• come from

• raised by

• grown up

• brought up

Around the age of twelve, he developed a great ______ in magic and started performing card tricks in small theaters.

• love

• interest

• hobby

• fascination