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WorksheetsEnglish 12. Unit 1. Home Life. 1
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 38mins
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
mischief
believe
obedience
niece
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
shifts
works
groups
hands
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
safe
secure
sure
support
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
baths
clothes
enjoys
solutions
Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined part.
My father sometimes has to be ___________a night shift at the factory.
in
at
on
over
Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined part.
I’m afraid I’m going to be late home - something’s come ________work.
over – for
out – at
off – to
up - at
Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined part.
Would you like to share your experience _____ the rest of the group?
with
to
among
of
Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined part.
We are a very _____ family and support each other through any crises.
old-established
well-to-do
low-income
close-knit
Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined part.
_____ most men, my father enjoys cooking.
Not alike
Unlike
Unlikely
Dislike
Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined part.
Her family and friends have given her lots of _______
support
supporting
supporter
supportive
Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined part.
My mother often cooks big meals, so we have ______ for days.
remainders
surplus
leftovers
dishes
Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined part.
His secretary was formidably________: her minutes were works of art.
good
efficient
active
working
Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined part.
Our parents join hands to give us a nice house and a happy home.
deal with
manage
help together
work together
Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined part.
Mark enjoys having fun by causing trouble. He’s a very ______.
stubborn
mischievous
obedient
well-behaved
Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences.
I_______ the new Harry Potter book now, so you can borrow my copy if you like.
finish
finished
am finished
have finished
Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences.
As you _______your car at the moment, can I borrow it?
don’t use
aren’t using
haven’t used
won’t use
Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences.
While her brother was in the army, Sarah _______to him twice a week.
was writing
wrote
has written
had written
Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences.
In a break-in last week the burglars ____ all my jewellery but left the picture.
took
have taken
had taken
were taking
Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences.
Come and see me when you ________ your report.
finish
finished
will finish
had finished
Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences.
I _________in the hotel twice in the 1980s.
was staying
have stayed
had stayed
had been staying
Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences.
Susan ________as a secretary for 2 years before her marriage.
worked
has been working
has worked
was working
Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences.
When I got home I found that water ________down the kitchen walls.
ran
was running
has run
has been running
Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences.
After he ____ his English course, he went to England to continue his study.
has finished
had finished
was finished
would finish
Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences.
I ________with children before, so I know what to expect in my new job.
worked
have worked
had worked
have been working
Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences.
How _______since we______college?
are you - left
were you - left
have you been - have left
have you been - left
Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences.
He _____ to London three times this year.
has been
was
will be
had been
Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences.
When I last________ him, he_______ in London.
saw - has been living
see - is living
saw - was living
have seen - lived
Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences.
When I arrived at the meeting the first speaker _____speaking and the audience__________.
just finished - were clapping
had just finished - had dapped
had just finished - were clapping
just finished - had clapped
Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences.
He _____ his job last month and since then he _____ out of work.
lost - was
was lost - has been
has lost - was
lost - has been
Identify the one underlined word or phrase - A, B, C or D - that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.
Average family size has increased from the Victorian era.
Average
has increased
from
Victorian
Identify the one underlined word or phrase - A, B, C or D - that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.
Here’s the money you lent me it. Maybe you don’t remember.
Here's
you lent
it
don't
Identify the one underlined word or phrase - A, B, C or D - that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.
Most children nowadays are too busy for spending time with their parents.
Most
are
for spending
with
Identify the one underlined word or phrase - A, B, C or D - that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.
Although my parents are very busy at work, but they try to spend as much time with their children as possible.
are
at
but
to spend
Identify the one underlined word or phrase - A, B, C or D - that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.
Americans found themselves with less free time over the past few decades even though they are earning more money.
found
with
over
are earning
Choose the sentence -a, b, c or d-which is closest in meaning to the printed one.
Don’t assume that he will help you.
You should take his help for granted.
He will certainly help you.
You shouldn’t take his help for granted.
His help is not necessary.
Choose the sentence -a, b, c or d-which is closest in meaning to the printed one.
It’s pointless to have this car repaired.
This car should be repaired.
This car is not worth being repaired
This car is difficult to be repaired.
You needn’t repair this car.
Choose the sentence -a, b, c or d-which is closest in meaning to the printed one.
Hardly anybody applied for the job.
Nobody applied for the job because it was hard.
Anybody found it hard to apply for the job.
Few applicants were suitable for the job.
There were very few applicants for this job.
Choose the sentence -a, b, c or d-which is closest in meaning to the printed one.
Dave had to take a cut in pay to keep from losing his job.
Dave’s salary was lowered.
Dave lost his job and had to cut in pay.
Dave had an accident and lost his job.
Dave was given a salary increase.
Choose the sentence -a, b, c or d-which is closest in meaning to the printed one.
His irresponsible attitude is putting his career in jeopardy.
He is so irresponsible that he has no career.
His irresponsible attitude is endangering his career.
His career is to jeopardize his irresponsible attitude.
He is irresponsibly putting his career in danger of ruin.
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
family
parents
happy
frankly
