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Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 9mins
Indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
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conservation
purification
pollution
Indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
mild
mildew
mile
pile
Indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
initiative
necessary
discriminate
authority
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It was suggested that Pedro studies the material more thoroughly before attempting to pass the exam.
studies
more
attempting
to pass
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The customs in his country are more traditional than that in the United States.
in
country
traditional
that
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Tom like to gossip about other people, so he doesn’t like them to gossip about him.
other people
so
them
about him
These eggs come from free-range chickens ___ eat only organic grains.
who
they
which
whom
If you don’t ___ this opportunity, you might not get another one.
catch
grab
hold
capture
I can’t stand ___people who are not tolerant of new ideas.
narrow-mind
narrow-minded
minded-narrow
narrow-minding
It is recommended that he ___ his course.
taking
took
take
takes
Her ___ to medicine was so great that she had little time for anything else.
dedication
importance
emphasis
reputation
I first met her four years ago when we ___ at a middle school.
had been studying
are studying
have been studying
were studying
"I wonder if I could possibly use your car for tonight?" - "________ . I'm not using it anyhow."
I don't care
Sure, go ahead
I don't know
Yes, indeed
Patient: “Can I make an appointment to see the doctor, please?” – Receptionist: “_____”
OK, let me just check the diary.
OK, you will need to check my diary.
Not at the moment. He can’t be disturbed.
Have a seat and I’ll be with you in an hour.
Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
When you cross the street, be careful and be on the alert for the bus.
look for
watch out for
search for
watch for
Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.
A. B. C. D.
effects
symptoms
hints
demonstrations
Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
In common with many mothers, she feels torn between her family and her work.
In association with
In imitation of
Ignoring
Unlike
Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
You should put yourself on the back for having achieved such a high score in the graduation exam.
A. B.
C. D.
criticize yourself
wear a backpack
praise yourself
check up your back
Indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
He can hardly see at all without glasses.
He can't see everything without glasses
He is practically blind without glasses.
He can see even if he doesn't wear glasses
He can see without glasses if he tries hard.
Indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Richard shouldn’t have forgotten that yesterday was his wife’s birthday.
Richard’s wife forgot her own birthday.
Richard failed to remember the date of his wife’s birthday.
Richard had a birthday which his wife forgot.
Yesterday Richard remembered when his wife’s birthday was.
Indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Although he was very tired, he agreed to help his child with his homework.
Despite of his tiredness, he was eager to help his child with his homework.
Even if feeling very tired, he agreed to help his child with his homework.
He would have helped his child with his homework if he hadn't been tired.
Tired as he was, he agreed to help his child with his homework.
Indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few customers.
In order to get more business, the new restaurant should improve its appearance.
The new restaurant would have more customers if it looked better.
If it had a few more customers, the new restaurant would look better.
In spite of its appearance, the new restaurant does not appear to attract much business.
Indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
She gave in her notice. She planned to start her new job in January
She gave in her notice, plan to start her new job in January.
She gave in her notice with a view to starting her new job in January.
Her notice was given in with an aim to start her new job in January.
Her notice was given in in order for her to start her new job in January.
New telephone lines allow faster data by fax or modem.
calculation b. transmission c. entertainment d. passion
calculation
transmission
entertainment
passion
Professor Kidd _ three books since 1999, and she's working on her fourth.
has been writing
wrote
has written
writes
