Ohio State Test English

Choose the word that has the same meaning as the underlined word.

The little boy like to copy everything his father does.

• tease

• mock

• follow

• imitate

He always helps us when we are in trouble. As the saying goes, __________.

• no man is an island

• don't bite the hands that feeds you

• a bird in hand is worth two in a bush

• a friend in need is a friend indeed

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

• chloe is going to Bangkok on Tuesday.

• Chloe is going to Bangkok on Tuesday.

• Chloe is going to bangkok on Tuesday.

• Chloe is going to Bangkok on tuesday.

Choose the most suitable proverb.

My class teacher always advises us to study hard and gain knowledge. As the saying goes __________.

• time is money

• practice makes perfect

• knowledge is power

• it's never too late to mend

I take a shower in the __________.

• living room

• bathroom

• dining room

• bedroom

I ___________ a teacher.

• am

• is

• are

They _______ playing football

• is

• was

• are

• am

Choose the word that is the opposite of the underlined word. The weather was *gloomy* yesterday.

• A) bright

• B) dark

• C) cloudy

• D) rainy

Identify the correct sentence structure.

• A) Running quickly, the finish line was crossed by John.

• B) The finish line was crossed by John running quickly.

• C) John, running quickly, crossed the finish line.

• D) Quickly running, the finish line was crossed by John.

Which word best completes the sentence? She was so tired that she could hardly _______ her eyes open.

• A) keep

• B) kept

• C) keeping

• D) keeps