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WorksheetsREVIEW 1 - GR 12
Total questions: 155
Worksheet time: 2hrs 48mins
indicate the word(s) CLOSEST : " enlist"
initiative
enrich
recruit
isolate
indicate the word(is) OPPOSITE: " rigid"
inherit
peer
flexible
genertic
Indicate the word closet in meaning to the underlined word
Ethnocentrism prevents us from putting up with all of the customs we encounter in another culture.
experiencing
comprehending
tolerating
adopting
She's gradually getting ________ a bad cold which kept her ________ work for several weeks.
over - off
up - away from
over - from
on - off
he was criticised_______not having put the elephant poachers in jail
of
on
for
with
It is ________ that I can't put it down.
so interesting a book
so interesting book
such interesting book
too interesting book
My parents are very proud …………..my result.
from
of
at
with
The bamboo used to make conical hats must be split into very thin strings and then put into water…………...they can avoid tearing and any breakage.
because
although
so that
therefore
choose the word CLOSEST meaning to the underlined word:
It is important to raise money to help people who have to suffer consequences of global warming.
collect
donate
contribute
give
Indicate the word closet in meaning to the underlined word
Because of cutbacks in council spending, plans for the new swimming pool had to be shelved
delayed
canceled
disapproved
stopped
Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined
purpose
suppose
propose
dispose
indicate the word(s) CLOSEST : "dishearten"
offensive
indicate
discourage
commom
Mark the letter A, B,C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. This
B. That
C. Think
D. Mother
Indicate the word closet in meaning to the underlined word
Staring at other people can sometimes be impolite.
Winking private
Peeking carefully
Glancing briefly
Gazing steadily
Nuclear power plants ............... produce large amounts of electricity without polluting the atmosphere
efficiently
efficient
efficiency
efficiencies
CHOOSE THE OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
In remote communities, it’s important to refill stocks before the winter sets in.
remake
empty
replenish
repeat
He always ________the crossword in the newspaper before breakfast.
writes
makes
works
does
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark
is important.
A. Odd
B. Explicit
C. Implicit
D. Emphasize
"I'm sorry I haven't written (a) you earlier because I have to organize some things concerning my trip."
Indicate the word closet in meaning to the underlined word
The newlyweds agreed to be very frugal in their shopping because they wanted to save enough money to buy a house.
interested
economical
wasteful
careless
– Can I have a look at that pullover, please?” – “…………....”
It’s much cheaper.
Which one? This one?
Sorry, it is out of stock.
Can I help you?
11. Children in the poor villages are allowed to go to school without…………....money.
paying
to pay
paid
to paying
Many car companies are exploring................energy sources.
power
fossil fuel
alternative
natural
10. Mathematics and Literature are two of…………...subjects in high school examinations.
Adding
compulsory
optional
additional
Everybody in the building woke up when the alarm ________
went out
went off
got off
got
choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others
bachelor
diploma
internship
scholarship
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
"US The troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East."
A. Expensive
B. Simple and easy to use
C. Easy to operate
D. Complicated
Up ________ and the people cheered.
went the balloon
goes the balloon
does the balloon go
did the balloon go
The word "abundant" is closet in meaning to?
plentiful
scarce
poverty
converting
He took ______ the business after his father passed________
over- away
on- by
away- down
in- through
I had my doubts about her when i took her on, but now I'm pleased to say that she has _________to be a talented executive.
taken up
made out
turned out
carried on
Executives at that company eliminated unnecessary meetings. _________ on memorandums to communicate with employees instead.
rely
relying
reliable
reliance
If it hadn't been for Tom who _________ our attention to the mistake, the faulty project would have received our acceptance.
caught
drew
paid
called
Indicate the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word
Their wedding party caused great disappointment but at least there was sufficient food for everyone.
worthless
inadequate
satisfying
unpleasant
Indicate the word closet in meaning to the underlined word
One by one, the stars appeared in the sky.
vanished
blossomed
broke out
performed
_________she was brought up.
It is Paris that
It was Paris, where
It is in Paris, which
It is in Paris that
land erosion is mainly caused by widespread_______
logging
afforestation
reforestation
lawn mowing
indicate the word(s) CLOSEST :" ephemeral"
short-term
strategy
mislead
glory
What does the word " affordable" means?
emit
expensive
engine
not expensive
There is a _________variety of activities to choose from.
wide
large
spacious
private
What does the word "daunting" means?
a long period when there is little or no rain
making you feel slightly frightened or worried about your ability to achieve something
to make something certain to happen
to balance one influence against an opposing influence, so that there is no great difference as a result
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
"It’s hard to find out whether people are more truthful when answering interview questions than product research surveys."
A. uncertain
B. honest
C. loyal
D. dishonest
My friend advised me to accept the offer.
My friend said that if she had been me, she would be accepted the offer.
My friend said that if she were me, she would accept the offer.
My friend encouraged me accepting the offer
My friend told me that I would accept the offer.
He would win the race if he _________ his brother's example and trained harder.
repeated
set
answered
followed
He laughed in a very strange way. ________ everyone to turn round and look.
causing
making
allowing
attracting
indicate the word(is) CLOSET:" The writer was really hot under the collar when his novel was mistaken for another."
calm
curious
angry
worried
"The earliest known version of "The Seven Wonders of the World" list was___ in the 2nd century BC by Antipater of Sidon.
A. Compiled
B. Made
C. Promulgated
D. Performed
choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word:
They were criticised for having acted irresponsibly towards the environment.
blamed
commended
condemned
denounced
Closest meaning with "costly"
cheap
expensive
heavy
small
My grandmother takes ________for keeping house.
ability
possibility
probability
responsibility
The word "drawback" is opposite in meaning to?
negative
hitch
advantage
minus
Bob is a kind person to……. one can talk about anything.
A. Who
B. Whom
C. That
D. Which
Vaccination has been considered among the most important ________ in medicine
invention
invent
inventor
inventing
.…………..is the act of cutting down or burning the trees in an area.
Forestation
Deforestation
Afforestation
Reforestation
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.: " He didn’t think I could do it, but I proved him wrong and made him eat his words."
endorse
satisfy
admit
regret
“Do you …………..your new classmate, or do you two argue?”
get on with
look forward to
face up to
keep up with
CHOOSE THE OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week.
fresh
disobedient
obedient
Understanding
Thanks______ the help of his teacher and classmates, he made great progress and passed the end term exam with high marks
to
for
at
with
It was twenty years before the whole story _________
came
came off
came out
came through
I'd like to _________this old car for a new model but I can't afford it.
change
exchange
sell
replace
CLOSET MEANING WITH "ENCOURAGE"
remove
chance
oblige
stimulate
indicate the word(is) OPPOSITE:" submissive"
subdued
docile
rebellious
obedient
The flat………….. he lives in is not far from his office.
what
when
why
which
I suggest the room ________ before Christmas.
be decorated
is decorated
were decorated
should decorated
As soon as the alarm clock had gone off, she woke up and go out of bed.
A. As soon as
B. Had gone off
C. Woke up
D. Go out of
indicate the word(s) CLOSEST : " Extensive"
intensive
large
far- reaching
big
– Thank you for your lovely present. – “…………..”
I’m pleased you like it
Not at all
Go ahead.
Come on.
We are doing so well that we'll soon have to _______on new staff to help us.
take
keep
pay
hire
CLOSET MEANING WITH "VERSATILE"
CAPABLE
FLEXIBLE
HELPFUL
INTERESTING
What does the word " efficient" means...?
to keep and protect something from damage, change, or waste
to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something
the result of a particular influence
working or operating quickly and effectively in an organized way
indicate the word(is) CLOSET: " go extinct"
die for
die out
die of
die from
If you take a train or a bus, you must pay a _____.
trip
fee
fare
commission
Don't driver into that street. It is ________ one-way street.
a
an
the
Ø
The word "dwindling" is closet meaning to ?
changing
declining
increasing
saving
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
"His conclusion is congruous with one previously drawn by Mayer.."
improper
unsuitable
unstable
indifferent
CHOOSE THE CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to brightness.
record
shine
categorize
diversify
Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined
question
suggestion
digestion
audition
Conservation efforts coupled with .................. energy resources, such as a combination of solar, water, wind, and geothermal energy
alternative
renewable
natural
fuel
CHOOSE THE CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s).
She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students.
strict
outspoken
firm
tactful
CLOSET MEANING WITH "deal with"
ADDRESS
TAKE AWAY
INCOME
EDUCATE
Which is the most CLOSET meaning of underlined work
the biggest cause of global warming is carbon dioxide emissions from coal burning power plants
flora
trees
companies
fatories
Like Vietnamese, Thai people also depend __________ water for their crops
against
for
in
on
global warming occurs when the greenhouse gases in the atmostphere _____the heat from the sun
trap
release
discharge
dispose
What does the word "combination" means?
mixture
offset
absorb
effect
Indicate the word closet in meaning to the underlined word
She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students.
outspoken
tactful
strict
firm
Indicate the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word
In many countries, military service is obligatory.
encouraged
compulsory
voluntary
mandatory
Indicate the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word
Do you know of any actual cases of this happening?
false
untrue
hypothetical
imitate
She felt that traveling had greatly _________her life.
moved
enriched
expanded
increased
A. I’m sorry I couldn’t come to your party. I think I have the flu.
B. Well, if you do, it’s a (an)_________________________________ . Everyone who came got food poisoning.
acquired taste
blessing in disguise
pain in the neck
I felt like a____________________________________________ the first time I did yoga. I thought I was so clumsy!
bull in a china shop
hill of beans
piece of cake
My neighbour and I get on like a____________________because we both love to talk about gardening and sport.
big head
chalk and cheese
house on fire
Tiffany didn’t realize that her boss was standing right behind her while she was complaining about him to a friend. She really ________________________________________________________.
pulled his leg
put her foot in her mouth
flexed her muscles
That friend of his is____________________________________ but he’s a really nice and caring person.
as ugly as a sin
high and dry
a piece of cake
Dan's such a____________________ , always reminding us what fantastic results he got in his exams!
big-head
cup of tea
two left feet
When it comes to dancing, I have _________________________. I stumble a lot.
chalk and cheese
a pain in the neck
two left feet
Did he really say Canada has a tropical climate? Come on, he_____________________! It’s cold in Canada!
was pulling your leg
put his foot in his mouth
was flexing his muscles
Jane has such a bubbly personality. She’s always ____________________________.
full of beans
high and dry
a pain in the neck
The traditional Pacific drink, kava, may be _____________________________.
an acquired taste
all at sea
a piece of cake
Dave has always been the heart and soul of the party while Mark is your classic wet blanket. I can’t believe they’re brothers. They are like _____________________________________.
chalk and cheese
a pain in the neck
two left feet
I'm _____________________________ with our new software. I’m so confused. I just can't understand it.
all at sea
high and dry
a piece of cake
This equipment isn't worth ______________________________, sir.
a hill of beans
a piece of cake
two left feet
It's a real _________________________________ when you're trying to get some sleep on the train and people keep shouting into their mobile phones all around you.
blessing in disguise
hill of beans
pain in the neck
Compared to learning Japanese, learning Indonesian is a(n) ___________________________. It's a much simpler language.
acquired taste
cup of tea
piece of cake
I can’t find my umbrella. I _____________ it in the restaurant last night.
A. must have left
B. had left
C. left
D. might leave
I had a test this morning. I didn’t do it well. I ______________ last night.
A. should study
B. must have studied
C. should have studied
D. must study
He was very lucky when he fell off the ladder. He ............ himself.
A. could have hurt
B. should have hurt
C. must have hurt
D. will have hurt
Robert arrived without his book. He.............it.
A. might have lost
B. should have lost
C. would have lost
D. will have lost
“We’ll come back again.”
They promised …………………………………….
to come back again.
coming back again.
“Thank you very much for your help, John” said Daisy.
Daisy thanked John for helping her.
Daisy told John to help her.
Daisy would like John to help her.
Daisy wanted John to help her and said thanks.
“ I am sorry. I broke the vase,” my little son said.
My little son said that he was sorry and he would break the vase.
My little son refused breaking the vase and said sorry.
My little son threatened to break the vase.
My little son admitted breaking the vase.
“ I didn’t take your phone”
She denied not taking my phone
She denied to take my phone.
She admitted not taking my phone.
She promised not to take my phone.
“I have a lot of homework to do,” Ha said.
Ha said that I have a lot of homework to do.
Ha said that she had a lot of homework to do.
Ha said that she has had a lot of homework to do.
Ha said that I had a lot of homework to do.
"My mum gave me some pocket money," said Jerry.
A. Jerry said that my mum gave me some pocket money.
B. Jerry said that his mum had given him some pocket money.
C. Jerry said that his mum gives him some pocket money.
D. Jerry said that my mum gives me some pocket money.
A
B
C
D
Look at your belly! you _________do some excercise.
must
can
should
may
We _________disrespect authorities from every country. It is against the law
must
mustn't
should
can
You ________enter the bathroom, it is free.
must
mustn't
can
can't
We ________ take an umbrella. It looks like it will be rain.
COULD
SHOULD
WILL
Rock climbing _____ be dangerous
SHOULD
CAN
MUSTN'T
_____ I use your telephone please?
MAY
SHOULD
COULD
He _____ pay his rent.
CAN
HAS TO
SHOULD
You _____ fail your exam! You've been studying for weeks.
CAN'T
SHOULDN'T
MIGHT
I _____ eat my dinner last night. My stomach hurt.
CAN
COULDN'T
DON'T HAVE TO
You ________ work everyday.
SHOULD
HAVE TO
MUSTN'T
Megan _____ play both the piano and the guitar.
CAN
COULD
MUST
Which word in the sentences is a modal verb?
Which word in the sentences is a modal verb?
This verb is used to talk
about abilities in the
present
COULD
CAN
HAVE TO
This verb is used to talk about
abilities in the past
CAN
COULD
MAY
You _______ read the washing machine instructions carefully or you will ruin your clothes.
CAN
MUST
MAY
Rock climbing _____ be dangerous
SHOULD
CAN
MUSTN'T
Complete the sentence:
"You _______________ a table earlier. The restaurant is already full.
ought to book
should have booked
had to book
must have book
Complete: "I ______________ an umbrella. The news announced it wasn't going to rain."
needn't take
needn't have taken
didn't need to
don't need to take
Complete "In the end it didn't rain as they had foreseen. I ________________ an umbrella!"
needn't have taken
didn't need to take
needn't take
don't need to take
Which of these modals can be used to express present habits?
would
will
shall
used to
Select the possible uses of WOULD to express HABITS.
to describe a typical characteristic of a certain kind of person
past habits which were true. only with action/dynamic verbs.
past habits which were true. with both dynamic/state verbs.
annoying habits which are typical of a person
Select the possible uses of WOULD to express HABITS.
to describe a typical characteristic of a certain kind of person
past habits which were true. only with action/dynamic verbs.
past habits which were true. with both dynamic/state verbs.
annoying habits which are typical of a person
Habits: What's the difference between WOULD and USED TO?
they don't differ in meaning or use
would is only used with dynamic verbs
would is more formal
would is for annoying past habits
Offers: which of these statements are true?
COULD & CAN imply more distance and tentativeness
COULD & CAN are more formal than WILL & WOULD
WILL for intents, you don't expect sb to accept
WILL is more encouraging
Which of these modals are used to express DEDUCTIONS in the negative?
SHOULDN'T
MUSTN'T
CAN'T
MIGHTN'T
COULDN'T
Prohibition: Which is the difference between MUSTN'T and CAN'T?
There's no difference
CAN'T is for regulations, rules and laws
MUSTN'T is imposed by the speaker
CAN'T is imposed by an external authority
Obligations: Which modal verb expresses an obligation imposed by an authority from outside?
have to
must
Obligations: Which modal verb expresses an obligation imposed by the speaker?
have to
must
Obligations: Which are the differences between should/ought to and must/have to?
should/ought to express a weaker obligation
must/have to are more formal
should/ought to are for moral obligations (subjective)
must/have to impose an obligation to oneself
Complete "In the end it didn't rain as they had foreseen. I ________________ an umbrella!"
needn't have taken
didn't need to take
needn't take
don't need to take
Complete: "I ______________ an umbrella. The news announced it wasn't going to rain."
needn't take
needn't have taken
didn't need to
don't need to take
Offers: which of these statements are true?
COULD & CAN imply more distance and tentativeness
COULD & CAN are more formal than WILL & WOULD
WILL for intents, you don't expect sb to accept
WILL is more encouraging
Select the possible uses of WOULD to express HABITS.
to describe a typical characteristic of a certain kind of person
past habits which were true. only with action/dynamic verbs.
past habits which were true. with both dynamic/state verbs.
annoying habits which are typical of a person
Complete "In the end it didn't rain as they had foreseen. I ________________ an umbrella!"
needn't have taken
didn't need to take
needn't take
don't need to take
Sarah looked very happy. She __________ passed her driving test.
must have
can't have
must has
Nobody knows exactly why he died. But we think it __________ been an accident.
might have
must have
can't have
They _______ bought a new house. They are both unemployed.
must have
can't have
could have
He _______ killed him, but we need more evidence.
might have
can't have
must have
Alex _______ studied very hard, because she got top marks in all the exams.
must have
might have
can't have
I'm sorry but Mr. Banks isn't here. He _______ left.
must have
can't have
might have
He studied nothing and passed the exam, so he ________ cheated.
must have
can't have
can't has
