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MINI TEST 1 - MAY 25

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently that of the other words

a)

digital

b)

fingertip

c)

identify

d)

similar

2.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently that of the other words

a)

assignment

b)

address

c)

discussion

d)

access

3.

Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others.

a)

stimulate

b)

skeleton

c)

pyramid

d)

digestive

4.

Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others.

a)

alternative

b)

acupuncture

c)

original

d)

respiratory

5.

Error Identification

Mountains have helped to protect (A) the Swiss from (B) invaders, and indeed, Switzerland has remained at peace (C) while other European nations has been engaging at war (D).

a)

to protect

b)

from

c)

at peace

d)

at war

6.

Error Identification

Because of (A) attitudes shape (B) behaviors, psychologists want to find out (C) how opinions are formed (D)

a)

Because of

b)

shape

c)

find out

d)

formed

7.

Error Identification

I tried (A) to explain him the problem (B), but (C) he had difficulty understanding (D) me.

a)

tried

b)

explain him the problem

c)

but

d)

understanding

8.

Choose the one word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase.

The rescuers ___________ for their bravery and fortitude in locating the lost mountain climbers

a)

praising

b)

were praising

c)

praised

d)

were praised

9.

Choose the one word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase.

The scientist is searching _____________ a topic _____________ which he can research in the coming year.

a)

for - into

b)

into - for

c)

Ø - Ø

d)

for - for

10.

Choose the one word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase.

Not every student is aware of ___________ of the English language.

a)

importance

b)

an importance

c)

its importance

d)

the importance

11.

Choose the one word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase.

_______________ you study for these exams, _____________ you will do.

a)

The harder - the better

b)

The more - the much

c)

The hardest - the best

d)

The more hard - the more good

12.

Choose the one word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase.

Bus schedules are updated frequently, __________ check our website for the latest departure and arrival times.

a)

so

b)

if

c)

neither

d)

whereas

13.

Choose the one word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase.

______________ he was driving thirty miles per hour above the speed limit at the time of the accident will count against him.

a)

The fact that

b)

Whether

c)

Whom

d)

Whenever

14.

Choose the one word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase.

Many ___________ are nervous about the long-term financial health of the company, especially after last week's poor earning report.

a)

investors

b)

investments

c)

of investors

d)

of the investments

15.

Choose the one word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase.

The closure of many companies ___________ the increase o the high rate of unemployment.

a)

put down to

b)

set places for

c)

gave rise to

d)

got down to

16.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

"Thanks for helping me with my homework, John." - "___________."

a)

I don't mean it.

b)

Please, don't blame yourself.

c)

Don't mention it.

d)

No harm done.

17.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

This new magazine is known for its comprehensive coverage of news.

a)

casual

b)

superficial

c)

indifferent

d)

inadequate

18.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

During the five-decade history of the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.

a)

holding at

b)

holding back

c)

encouraging

d)

pushing up

19.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Only aggressive species of small animals life are likely to survive in the rough waters near shallow coral reefs

a)

a few

b)

strong

c)

passive

d)

marine

20.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Thank you for giving us this singular privilege of being part of this commencement ceremony.

a)

wedding

b)

graduation

c)

engagement

d)

important