WORD CHOICE - ADV

The damage done to my house by the fire has now ….

A. done good B. been made good       C. done me good          D. made me good

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

This new glue is very useful for small repairs as it ____________ very rapidly.

A. thickens                    B. stiffens       C. sets.  D. fixes.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Advertisers often aim their campaigns at young people as they have considerable spending ……….

A. power B. force C. energy D. ability

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.L.3.1C

We've bought some ____________ chairs for the garden so that they are easy to store away.

A. adapting B. adjusting C. bending D. folding

• A

• B

• C

• D

We were working overtime to cope with a sudden ………… in demand.
A. surge B. boost C. impetus D. thrust

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

The area is famous for its ____________ gardens, where all kinds of different vegetables are grown.
A. market B. hothouse C. trade D. greenhouse

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Although the patient received intensive treatment, there was no ____________ improvement in her condition.
A. decipherable B. legible C. discernible D. intelligible

• A

• B

• C

• D

The train ____________ from side to side as it went round a series of bends.
A. turned B. curved C. lunged D. swayed

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

That door is creaking again; it needs some oil on its ……….
A. screws B. hinges C. nails D. joints

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

I don't want lots of excuses, I just want to hear the ____________ truth.
A. clear B. plain C. pure D. right

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E