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TEST 45

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I'm a little nervous about starting my graduate degree program, but I'm determined to _____ and give it a go.

a)

A jump off the deep end

b)

B jump the gun

c)

drop off the radar

d)

drop the ball

2.

Negotiations went _____, but we did manage to reach an agreement on the contract by the deadline.

a)

down to the short strokes

b)

down for the count

c)

down to the ground

d)

down to the wire

3.

I have to clean this mess up before 5:00 or I will be pushing up _____ when my mom gét home

a)

daisies

b)

roses

c)

lily

d)

grasses

4.

With your present ability, it will be a cold day in _____ when you can beat your brother in chess.

a)

June

b)

May

c)

August

d)

July

5.

Believe me, in this ever-changing era, that ridiculous pants may be _____ for now but, before long, probably nobody will be wearing them.

a)

on the ball

b)

all the rage

c)

piping hot

d)

on point

6.

While capital punishment has been abolished in many countries, drug trafficking still _____ the death penalty in Philippines.

a)

carries

b)

holds

c)

bears

d)

contains

7.

Even when in the most severe state of his illness, he still _____ himself with rigid composure and great dignity of a proud soldier.

a)

carried

b)

sent

c)

bore

d)

forged

8.

My boss is quite an adamant man, so when he has had a plan, he would _____ no interference or opposition.

a)

staunch

b)

brook

c)

consign

d)

captain

9.

James Conrad was described as a(n) _____ explorer who would always be willing to venture into the most dangerous corners for new discoveries despite all the risks.

a)

ardent

b)

staunch

c)

stalwart

d)

audacious

10.

Nothing could _____ the memory of that tragic night from the minds of Titanic survivors

a)

obliterate

b)

deracinate

c)

extinguishe

d)

extort

11.

I used to be my team’s treasure, but since my injury, I do realize I have become more of a _____ than an asset to them.

a)

debit

b)

culpability

c)

liability

d)

baggage

12.

The _____ of the Slytherin house in Harry Potter was a snake and the house's colours were green and silver

a)

motto

b)

stature

c)

calibre

d)

emblem

13.

The portrayal of Professor Snape in Harry Potter will forever stand as a(n) _____ to actor Alan Rickman after he passes away.

a)

epitaph

b)

epitome

c)

compendium

d)

conceit

14.

I know you have matters that trouble you but please _____ for heaven's sake Anthony, you are ruining the whole party

a)

buck up

b)

sift out

c)

blaze up

d)

air out

15.

. Both his parents used to be out at work all day when he was small, hence his deep understanding of the lonesome and dangers of being a _____ child.

a)

rag

b)

self-supporting

c)

boomerang

d)

latchkey

16.

Don’t waste your (a)   and fancy-free days because you won’t have as much freedom after marriage and parenthood. (FOOT)

17.

. I hope my clumsy wording and expression won’t prevent the teacher from recognizing my (a)   gratitude to her. (HEART)

18.

“A child called “it”” is a misery (a)   written by Dave Pelzer, chronicling his story as the victim of one of the most severe child abuse cases in California history. (MEMORY)

19.

You literally (a)   your son by treating him as a failure for not attending university despite his business success. (CHANGE)

20.

Parents should pay close attention to their children’s health because many respiratory symptoms can be the (a)   of asthma - a medical condition that makes breathing difficult.