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EE1 Unit 2

Total questions: 103

Worksheet time: 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of this Idiom...

Birds of a feather flock together.

a)

Be careful birds are dangerous.

b)

People together get angry

c)

People with similar ideas get together.

2.

What is the meaning of this Idiom...

Two’s company, three’s a crowd.

a)

The more people there are the better.

b)

You should be open minded about relationships.

c)

Couples should keep their affairs private.

3.

What is the meaning of this Idiom...

Home is where the heart is.

a)

You should live with the one you love.

b)

Try to live in a minimalist way.

c)

It's more important where are the ones you love that where place.

4.

What is the meaning of this Idiom...

Charity begins at home.

a)

You should give away everything that you have in your house.

b)

Try to live in a minimalist way.

c)

You should help in your family before other people.

5.

What is the meaning of this Idiom...

Blood is thicker than water.

a)

Blood can be dangerous

b)

You should help people who are not your family.

c)

Family relations are more important.

6.

What is the meaning of this Idiom...

One good turn deserves another.

a)

You whould be careful where you turn.

b)

Always try to find different ways to do the same things.

c)

You should do good things for people who does good things for you.

7.

Match the sentence with the structure.

Remind them to clean up their rooms.

a)

verb + infinitive (to + verb)

b)

verb + object + infinitive

c)

verb + gerund (-ing)

d)

verb + object + gerund

e)

verb + object + base form

8.

Match the sentence with the structure.

Don’t forget to share.

a)

verb + infinitive (to + verb)

b)

verb + object + infinitive

c)

verb + gerund (-ing)

d)

verb + object + gerund

e)

verb + object + base form

9.

Match the sentence with the structure.

Spend time playing together.

a)

verb + infinitive (to + verb)

b)

verb + object + infinitive

c)

verb + gerund (-ing)

d)

verb + object + gerund

e)

verb + object + base form

10.

Match the sentence with the structure.

Help your siblings finish their chores.

a)

verb + infinitive (to + verb)

b)

verb + object + infinitive

c)

verb + gerund (-ing)

d)

verb + object + gerund

e)

verb + object + base form

11.

Match the sentence with the structure.

Offer helping each other.

a)

verb + infinitive (to + verb)

b)

verb + object + infinitive

c)

verb + gerund (-ing)

d)

verb + object + gerund

e)

verb + object + base form

12.

I can't imagine________high-heeled shoes. They must be difficult to walk in.

a)

to wear

b)

wearing

c)

wear

13.

I decided ...............................printer back to the shop.

a)

to take

b)

taking

c)

takeing

14.

After they got home, they kept on (a)   (talk)

15.

I don't mind (a)   the children tonight (look after)

16.

I forgot (a)   and when we got to the restaurant it was full (book)

17.

You must (a)   a suit if you want to make a good impression (wear)

18.

(a)   to concerts can be very expensive (go)

19.

It's difficult (a)   a parking space in London (find)

20.

I hate (a)   to loud music (listen)

21.

I'm fed up with (a)   TV. Let's play cards instead (watch)

22.

Susan can't afford (a)   (buy)

23.

When did you give up (a)   ? (smoke)

10 years ago

24.

Would you rather (a)   to the cinema or to the movies? (go)

25.

I really prefer (a)   to New York than to London. (travel)

26.

Why did you stop (a)   ? (speak)

I saw an accident

27.

The man denied (a)   my car. (steal)

28.

He pretended (a)   us (not see)

29.

I imagine we ought (a)   , it's getting late. (leave)

30.

My parents never let me (a)   late with my friends (stay)

31.

My teacher makes me (a)   a lot! (work)

32.

Complete the sentences using TO + infinitive or ING form of the verb

A: What are you doing?      B: I'm trying (a)   (fix) my bike.

33.

Complete the sentences using TO + infinitive or ING form of the verb

Would you like me (a)   (help) you?

34.

Complete the sentences using TO + infinitive or ING form of the verb

Do you know how (a)   (make) the brakes work?

35.

Complete the sentences using TO + infinitive or ING form of the verb

Do you enjoy (a)   (speak) in public?

36.

Complete the sentences using TO + infinitive or ING form of the verb

I don't mind (a)   (give) presentations if I have time to prepare.

37.

Complete the sentences using TO + infinitive or ING form of the verb

I hate (a)   (stand) up in front of large groups of people.

38.

Complete the sentences using TO + infinitive or ING form of the verb

I agreed (a)   (give) a talk at a conference next month.

39.

Complete the sentences using TO + infinitive or ING form of the verb

Are you planning (a)   (do) anything special for your 30th birthday?

40.

Complete the sentences using TO + infinitive or ING form of the verb

My friend Juan and I have decided (a)   (have) a big party.

41.

Complete the sentences using TO + infinitive or ING form of the verb

We considered (a)   (rent) the DanceMania nightclub, but it was too expensive.

42.

Complete the sentences using TO + infinitive or ING form of the verb

How many people do you expect (a)   (come)?

43.

Complete the sentences using TO + infinitive or ING form of the verb

We'll continue (a)   (look) for a venue, but it's not easy.

44.

Complete the sentences using TO + infinitive or ING form of the verb

What do you think of these companies that avoid (a)   (pay) their taxes?

45.

Complete the sentences using TO + infinitive or ING form of the verb

Someone needs (a)   (do) something about it.

46.

Complete the sentences using TO + infinitive or ING form of the verb

It seems (a)   (be) the big companies that are the problem.

47.

Complete the sentences using TO + infinitive or ING form of the verb

Why should small companies pay and not big ones? No one likes (a)   (pay) taxes.

48.

Please remember _____ your appointment if you are unable to attend.

a)

to cancel

b)

cancelling

49.

He says he feels a lot better since he stopped _____ so much bread.

a)

to eat junk food

b)

eating junk food

50.

Have you got hiccups? Have you tried _____ a glass of water? That often helps!

a)

to drink

b)

drinking

51.

There's no milk. I forgot _____ more when I went to the supermarket earlier.

a)

to buy

b)

buying

52.

They stopped at the petrol station _____ the car up.

a)

to fill

b)

filling

53.

He'll never forget _____ his daughter at nursery school for the first time.

a)

to leave

b)

leaving

54.

I know it's difficult but try _____ more exercise!

a)

to do

b)

doing

55.

You've definitely got the keys. I remember _____ them to you in the café this morning.

a)

to give

b)

giving

56.

I'd forgotten _____ to Canada when I was small, but then my parents showed me the photos.

a)

to go

b)

going

57.

I always forget _____ my alarm for Monday morning.

a)

to set

b)

setting

58.

She tried _____ the whole book but it was very long and complicated.

a)

to read

b)

reading

59.

You'll be OK. I remember _____ really nervous on my first day too!

a)

to be

b)

being

60.

Try _____ the video with subtitles. This might help you understand better.

a)

to watch

b)

watching

61.

She had to stop halfway through the race _____ the wheel on her bike.

a)

to repair

b)

repairing

62.

Remember _____ your swimming suit in case we go to the pool.

a)

to pack

b)

packing

63.

He's stopped _____ French classes and changed to Spanish.

a)

to take

b)

taking

64.

I can’t imagine __________________ at home.

a)

to work

b)

working

65.

The children promised __________________ back by nine.

a)

to be

b)

being

66.

The man denied __________________ the crime.

a)

to commit

b)

committing

67.

Don’t forget _________ the document as soon as you are finished.

a)

to sign

b)

signing

68.

I keep _______ you - it was an accident.

a)

to tell

b)

telling

69.

I enjoy _______ picture postcards.

a)

to write

b)

writing

70.

Tony gave up ________________ years ago.

a)

to smoke

b)

smoking

71.

They chose _____________ in a cheap hotel but spend more money on meals.

a)

to stay

b)

staying

72.
I can't avoid _____ all the pizza
a)
eat
b)
eating
c)
ate
d)
to eat
73.
I don't mind _______ the dirty dishes
a)
washing
b)
to wash
c)
wash
d)
washed
74.
I miss ______ video games
a)
play
b)
to play
c)
to playing
d)
playing
75.
I don't regret _____ the new TV.
a)
buying
b)
to buy
c)
buy
d)
to buying
76.
Can you ask ____ the window?
a)
Bob open
b)
Bob to open
c)
Bob opening
d)
opening
77.
Do you expect ______ at 5:00?
a)
me wake up
b)
me waking up
c)
me to wake up
d)
me to waking up
78.
Have you finished ______ the house?
a)
to painting
b)
paint
c)
to paint
d)
painting
79.
They hope _______ a job soon
a)
to find
b)
find
c)
finding
d)
found
80.

We didn't expect .......... the test.

a)

pass

b)

passing

c)

to pass

d)

to passing

81.

I can't _____ ______ without my pets.

a)

imaged / living

b)

to imagine / living

c)

imagine / living

d)

imagine / to live

82.

She avoids ______

a)

to eat

b)

eatting

c)

eating

d)

eat

83.

We chose ........ the rules. They're useless.

a)

to follow

b)

following

c)

not to follow

d)

not following

84.

That test was a piece of cake. What does piece of cake mean?

a)

hard

b)

fun

c)

easy

d)

difficult

85.

I heard it straight from the horse's mouth. What does straight from the horse's mouth mean?

a)

from a reliable source

b)

from some lady in the store

c)

from someone that looks like a horse

d)

from a farmer

86.

My mother was upset I let the cat out of the bag about my sister's surprise birthday party. What does letting the cat out of the bag mean?

a)

I told my sister she was getting a cat

b)

I didn't tell my sister.

c)

The cat got away before the birthday party.

d)

I told my sister about the party.

87.

I wanted the purse but it costs an arm and a leg. What does cost an arm or a leg mean?

a)

It was too big.

b)

It cost too much money.

c)

It was too small.

d)

It was the wrong color.

88.

I can't decide if I should go to the pool with Beth or to the lake with Susan. I'm caught between a rock and a hard place. What does caught between a rock and a hard place mean?

a)

do something in the easiest way

b)

immediately without delay

c)

do something exactly right

d)

in a difficult situation where you have to make a choice

89.

I feel under the weather today. What does under the weather mean?

a)

fit

b)

happy

c)

sad

d)

ill

90.

Everyone was giving me the cold shoulder. What does cold shoulder mean?

a)

being very nice

b)

being unfriendly

c)

throwing cold water on me

d)

being helpful

91.

Your guess is as good as mine. What does this mean?

a)

We both have the correct answer.

b)

We both have the wrong answer.

c)

You have the right answer and I have the wrong answer.

d)

I don't know the answer,

92.

My teacher said I hit the nail on the head. What did she mean?

a)

I was exactly right.

b)

I was wrong.

c)

I wasn't paying attention.

d)

I could do better if I tried.

93.

My mother told me to stop beating around the bush. What did she mean?

a)

to stop telling lies

b)

to stop blaming other people

c)

to get to the point

d)

to stop exaggerating

94.

After accepting the after school job, my sister thought she had bitten off more than she could chew. What does bitten off more than she could chew mean?

a)

Put too much in her mouth at one time

b)

She was choking

c)

She had taken on more than she could handle

d)

She had to stay up late

95.

You're pulling my leg. What does pulling my leg mean?

a)

kidding me

b)

helping me

c)

hurting me

d)

being rude

96.

They were trying to cut corners to keep within their budget. What does cut corners mean?

a)

to make something smaller

b)

to steal money

c)

to do something in the least expensive way

d)

to do something that was more difficult

97.

My grandmother told me not to count my chickens before they hatched?

What did she mean?

a)

to not waste time

b)

to allow someone to go without punishment

c)

to take the easiest way out

d)

to make plans or assumption until you know for sure

98.

It happens once in a blue moon. What does that mean?

a)

It only happens when there is a full moon.

b)

It only happens at night.

c)

It only happens once in a while.

d)

It never happens.

99.

I decided to throw caution to the wind. What does throw caution to the wind mean?

a)

to stop being so careful

b)

to be more careful

c)

to not go outside when it is windy

d)

to do something immediately

100.

The police officer let him off the hook.

a)

took him to jail

b)

didn't give him a ticket

c)

helped him get down

d)

gave him a ticket

101.

She is always on the ball. What does on the ball mean?

a)

She is a great ball player.

b)

Aware of new new ideas and trends

c)

Always late

d)

Prone to having accidents

102.

They were going on a wild goose chase. What does going on a wild goose chase mean?

a)

They were going hunting.

b)

They were trying to catch a goose.

c)

They were going too fast.

d)

They were trying to do something impossible.

103.

It turned out to be a blessing in disguise. What does a blessing in disguise mean?

a)

It turned out completely wrong.

b)

They prayed it would work out.

c)

Something they thought was bad at first turned out to be good in the end.

d)

It was more expensive than they thought it was.