Free Printable grade 12 - review 1 20.4

1.

By the end of the storm, the hikers had depleted even their emergency stores.

A. lost B. greatly dropped

C. destroyed D. used almost all of

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

2.

Her parents are growing increasingly concerned by her erratic behaviour.

A. answerable B. angelic C. anxious D. ancestral

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

3.

Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth.

A. separated B. shared C. marked D. hidden

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

4.

Many inhabitants in the village have been inflicted with cancer due to the polluted source of water.

A. have fought against B. have prevented

C. have suffered from D. have avoided

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

5.

The beautiful sandy beach with a lot of sunshine and good foods made his holiday complete.

A. terrible B. normal C. serious D. perfect

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

6.

The candidate was rejected as he could not meet all the requirements for this position.

A. arrange B. satisfy C. establish D. produce

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

7.

The internal structure of the ancident palace is complicated like that of a maze.

A. simple B. complex C. attractive D. narrow

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

8.

. Not until all their demands had been turned down did the workers decide to go on strike for more welfare.

A. rejected B. sacked C. reviewed D. detected

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

9.

He insisted on listening to the entire story.

A. part B. funny C. whole D. interesting

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

10.

Please give me some recommendation to buy suitable books for my ten-year-old girl.

A. advice B. defense C. interest D. question

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

11.

He has been jobless and often has to ask his parents for money

A. out of fashion B. out of practice C. out of order D. out of work

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

12.

Aren’t you putting the cart before the horse by deciding what to wear for the wedding before you’re invited to it?

A. knowing the horse cart B. do things in the right order

C. doing things in the wrong order D. upsetting the horse cart

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

13.

All visitors are kept out of the conservation area.

A. prevented from entering B. prevented from destroying

C. allowed to enter D. allowed to take photos

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

14.

Darwin’s theory of evolution incorporates the principle of natural selection.

A. radical revolution B. gradual development

C. radical resolution D. practical involvement

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

15.

When the factory closed, over a hundred people were made redundant.

A. fired B. sacked C. laid off D. appointed

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

16.

People who live in towns and cities live in an urban environment.

A. remote B. deserted C. suburban D. rural

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

17.

Governments have to join hands to solve the environmental problems on a global scale.

A. worldwide B. nationwide C. local D. international

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

18.

The major stone sections of the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty remain intact thanks to the unique construction techniques.

A. special B. common C. excellent D. ancient

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

19.

When you walk, don't look at your feet. This will slow you down and cause back pain.

A. result in B. result from C. lead to D. activate

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

20.

Having healthy skin is especially essential to women to maintain their beauty.

A. trivial B. meaningless C. vital D. contributory

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

grade 12 - review 1 20.4

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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