English 1_Unit 7_Workbook_MZJ

I think _____ time to go, as _____ already later than we agreed.

• it's, its
• its, it's
• it's, it's
• its, its

Answer explanation

Both blanks require 'it's' (contraction of 'it is'). 'It's time' = 'it is time' and 'it's already later' = 'it is already later'.

I like my garden with _____ lawn and tall shady trees. _____ where I spend most of my time.

• it's, its
• its, it's
• it's, it's
• its, its

Answer explanation

First blank: 'its' (possessive - the garden's lawn). Second blank: 'It's' (contraction of 'it is where').

Do you think _____ a good idea to let the canary out of _____ cage?

• it's, its
• its, it's
• it's, it's
• its, its

Answer explanation

First blank: 'it's' (it is a good idea). Second blank: 'its' (possessive - the canary's cage).

1. Sarah will have to ​ (a)   some employees due to budget cuts.

She needs to ​ (b)   potential investors for funding.

• reach of
• let down
• let go of
• reach out

Answer explanation

All three blanks require 'it's' (contractions): 'It's alright' = 'it is alright', 'It's not likely' = 'it is not likely', 'it's never been' = 'it has never been'.

_____ proverbial that a dog's bark is much worse than _____ bite.

• Its, its
• It's, it's
• It's, its
• Its, it's

Answer explanation

First blank: 'It's' (it is proverbial). Second blank: 'its' (possessive - the dog's bite).

I don't know if it is the same creature we saw earlier, but it certainly looks _____ it.

• as
• as if
• like
• similar to

Answer explanation

Use 'like' when comparing appearance or similarity before nouns/pronouns.

The ancient building looked _____ it had been built in the medieval period.

• as
• as if
• like
• similar

Answer explanation

Use 'as if' before a complete clause (subject + verb). 'It had been built' is a complete clause.

The goat and the hyena looked ​ (a)   creatures from a nightmare, and were as frightening ​ (b)   one's worst fears. (Use 'as' and 'like')

• like
• as
• _____

Answer explanation

First blank: 'like' (comparison with creatures). Second blank: 'as' (used in comparisons with 'as...as' structure).

Do exactly ​ (a)   I have told you. If you disobey, you will end up ​ (b)   your brother.

• as
• like

Answer explanation

First blank: 'as' (meaning 'in the way that'). Second blank: 'like' (comparison - similar to your brother).

She was interested ​ (a)   biology and looked forward ​ (b)   the day.

• in
• to
• _____

Answer explanation

'Interested in' (standard phrase), 'looked forward to' (phrasal verb), 'at university' (institution), 'take it up' (phrasal verb meaning to begin).