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REVIEW 1 - GR 12

Total questions: 155

Worksheet time: 2hrs 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

indicate the word(s) CLOSEST : " enlist"

a)

initiative

b)

enrich

c)

recruit

d)

isolate

2.

indicate the word(is) OPPOSITE: " rigid"

a)

inherit

b)

peer

c)

flexible

d)

genertic

3.

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.

a)

experiencing

b)

comprehending

c)

tolerating

d)

adopting

4.

She's gradually getting ________ a bad cold which kept her ________ work for several weeks.

a)

over - off

b)

up - away from

c)

over - from

d)

on - off

5.

he was criticised_______not having put the elephant poachers in jail

a)

of

b)

on

c)

for

d)

with

6.

It is ________ that I can't put it down.

a)

so interesting a book

b)

so interesting book

c)

such interesting book

d)

too interesting book

7.

My parents are very proud …………..my result.

a)

from

b)

of

c)

at

d)

with

8.

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.

a)

because

b)

although

c)

so that

d)

therefore

9.

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.

a)

collect

b)

donate

c)

contribute

d)

give

10.

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

a)

delayed

b)

canceled

c)

disapproved

d)

stopped

11.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined

a)

purpose

b)

suppose

c)

propose

d)

dispose

12.

indicate the word(s) CLOSEST : "dishearten"

a)

offensive

b)

indicate

c)

discourage

d)

commom

13.

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)

A. This

b)

B. That

c)

C. Think

d)

D. Mother

14.

Indicate the word closet in meaning to the underlined word

Staring at other people can sometimes be impolite.

a)

Winking private

b)

Peeking carefully

c)

Glancing briefly

d)

Gazing steadily

15.

Nuclear power plants ............... produce large amounts of electricity without polluting the atmosphere

a)

efficiently

b)

efficient

c)

efficiency

d)

efficiencies

16.

CHOOSE THE OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

In remote communities, it’s important to refill stocks before the winter sets in.

a)

remake

b)

empty

c)

replenish 

d)

repeat

17.

He always ________the crossword in the newspaper before breakfast.

a)

writes

b)

makes

c)

works

d)

does

18.

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)

A. Odd

b)

B. Explicit

c)

C. Implicit

d)

D. Emphasize

19.

"I'm sorry I haven't written (a)   you earlier because I have to organize some things concerning my trip."

20.

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.

a)

interested

b)

economical

c)

wasteful

d)

careless

21.

        – Can I have a look at that pullover, please?”    – “…………....”

a)

It’s much cheaper.

b)

Which one? This one?

c)

Sorry, it is out of stock.

d)

Can I help you?

22.

11. Children in the poor villages are allowed to go to school without…………....money.

a)

paying

b)

to pay

c)

paid

d)

to paying

23.

Many car companies are exploring................energy sources.

a)

power

b)

fossil fuel

c)

alternative

d)

natural

24.

10. Mathematics and Literature are two of…………...subjects in high school examinations.

a)

Adding

b)

compulsory

c)

optional

d)

additional

25.

Everybody in the building woke up when the alarm ________

a)

went out

b)

went off

c)

got off

d)

got

26.

choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others

a)

bachelor

b)

diploma

c)

internship

d)

scholarship

27.

  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)

A. Expensive

b)

B. Simple and easy to use

c)

C. Easy to operate

d)

D. Complicated

28.

Up ________ and the people cheered.

a)

went the balloon

b)

goes the balloon

c)

does the balloon go

d)

did the balloon go

29.

The word "abundant" is closet in meaning to?

a)

plentiful

b)

scarce

c)

poverty

d)

converting

30.

He took ______ the business after his father passed________

a)

over- away

b)

on- by

c)

away- down

d)

in- through

31.

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.

a)

taken up

b)

made out

c)

turned out

d)

carried on

32.

Executives at that company eliminated unnecessary meetings. _________ on memorandums to communicate with employees instead.

a)

rely

b)

relying

c)

reliable

d)

reliance

33.

If it hadn't been for Tom who _________ our attention to the mistake, the faulty project would have received our acceptance.

a)

caught

b)

drew

c)

paid

d)

called

34.

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.

a)

worthless

b)

inadequate

c)

satisfying

d)

unpleasant

35.

Indicate the word closet in meaning to the underlined word

One by one, the stars appeared in the sky.

a)

vanished

b)

blossomed

c)

broke out

d)

performed

36.

_________she was brought up.

a)

It is Paris that

b)

It was Paris, where

c)

It is in Paris, which

d)

It is in Paris that

37.

land erosion is mainly caused by widespread_______

a)

logging

b)

afforestation

c)

reforestation

d)

lawn mowing

38.

indicate the word(s) CLOSEST :" ephemeral"

a)

short-term

b)

strategy

c)

mislead

d)

glory

39.

What does the word " affordable" means?

a)

emit

b)

expensive

c)

engine

d)

not expensive

40.

There is a _________variety of activities to choose from.

a)

wide

b)

large

c)

spacious

d)

private

41.

What does the word "daunting" means?

a)

a long period when there is little or no rain

b)

making you feel slightly frightened or worried about your ability to achieve something

c)

to make something certain to happen

d)

to balance one influence against an opposing influence, so that there is no great difference as a result

42.

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)

A. uncertain

b)

B. honest

c)

C. loyal

d)

D. dishonest

43.

My friend advised me to accept the offer.

a)

My friend said that if she had been me, she would be accepted the offer.

b)

My friend said that if she were me, she would accept the offer.

c)

My friend encouraged me accepting the offer

d)

My friend told me that I would accept the offer.

44.

He would win the race if he _________ his brother's example and trained harder.

a)

repeated

b)

set

c)

answered

d)

followed

45.

He laughed in a very strange way. ________ everyone to turn round and look.

a)

causing

b)

making

c)

allowing

d)

attracting

46.

indicate the word(is) CLOSET:" The writer was really hot under the collar when his novel was mistaken for another."

a)

calm

b)

curious

c)

angry

d)

worried

47.

"The earliest known version of "The Seven Wonders of the World" list was___ in the 2nd century BC by Antipater of Sidon.

a)

A. Compiled

b)

B. Made

c)

C. Promulgated

d)

D. Performed

48.

choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word:

They were criticised for having acted irresponsibly towards the environment.

a)

blamed

b)

commended

c)

condemned

d)

denounced

49.

Closest meaning with "costly"

a)

cheap

b)

expensive

c)

heavy

d)

small

50.

My grandmother takes ________for keeping house.

a)

ability

b)

possibility

c)

probability

d)

responsibility

51.

The word "drawback" is opposite in meaning to?

a)

negative

b)

hitch

c)

advantage

d)

minus

52.

Bob is a kind person to……. one can talk about anything.

a)

A. Who

b)

B. Whom

c)

C. That

d)

D. Which

53.

Vaccination has been considered among the most important ________ in medicine

a)

invention

b)

invent

c)

inventor

d)

inventing

54.

.…………..is the act of cutting down or burning the trees in an area.

a)

Forestation

b)

Deforestation

c)

Afforestation

d)

Reforestation

55.

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."

a)

endorse

b)

satisfy

c)

admit

d)

regret

56.

“Do you …………..your new classmate, or do you two argue?”

a)

get on with

b)

look forward to

c)

face up to

d)

keep up with

57.

CHOOSE THE OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week.

a)

fresh

b)

disobedient

c)

obedient

d)

Understanding

58.

Thanks______ the help of his teacher and classmates, he made great progress and passed the end term exam with high marks

a)

to

b)

for

c)

at

d)

with

59.

It was twenty years before the whole story _________

a)

came

b)

came off

c)

came out

d)

came through

60.

I'd like to _________this old car for a new model but I can't afford it.

a)

change

b)

exchange

c)

sell

d)

replace

61.

CLOSET MEANING WITH "ENCOURAGE"

a)

remove

b)

chance

c)

oblige

d)

stimulate

62.

indicate the word(is) OPPOSITE:" submissive"

a)

subdued

b)

docile

c)

rebellious

d)

obedient

63.

The flat………….. he lives in is not far from his office.

a)

what

b)

when

c)

why

d)

which

64.

I suggest the room ________ before Christmas.

a)

be decorated

b)

is decorated

c)

were decorated

d)

should decorated

65.

  As soon as the alarm clock had gone off, she woke up and go out of bed. 

a)

A. As soon as

b)

B. Had gone off

c)

C. Woke up

d)

D. Go out of

66.

indicate the word(s) CLOSEST : " Extensive"

a)

intensive

b)

large

c)

far- reaching

d)

big

67.

         – Thank you for your lovely present. – “…………..”

a)

I’m pleased you like it

b)

Not at all

c)

Go ahead.

d)

Come on.

68.

We are doing so well that we'll soon have to _______on new staff to help us.

a)

take

b)

keep

c)

pay

d)

hire

69.

CLOSET MEANING WITH "VERSATILE"

a)

CAPABLE

b)

FLEXIBLE

c)

HELPFUL

d)

INTERESTING

70.

What does the word " efficient" means...?

a)

to keep and protect something from damage, change, or waste

b)

to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something

c)

the result of a particular influence

d)

working or operating quickly and effectively in an organized way

71.

indicate the word(is) CLOSET: " go extinct"

a)

die for

b)

die out

c)

die of

d)

die from

72.

   If you take a train or a bus, you must pay a _____.

a)

trip

b)

fee

c)

fare

d)

commission

73.

Don't driver into that street. It is ________ one-way street.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

Ø

74.

The word "dwindling" is closet meaning to ?

a)

changing

b)

declining

c)

increasing

d)

saving

75.

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.."

a)

 improper

b)

unsuitable

c)

unstable

d)

indifferent

76.

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.

a)

record

b)

shine

c)

categorize

d)

diversify

77.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined

a)

question

b)

suggestion

c)

digestion

d)

audition

78.

Conservation efforts coupled with .................. energy resources, such as a combination of solar, water, wind, and geothermal energy

a)

alternative

b)

renewable

c)

natural

d)

fuel

79.

CHOOSE THE CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s).

She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students.

a)

strict

b)

outspoken 

c)

firm

d)

tactful

80.

CLOSET MEANING WITH "deal with"

a)

ADDRESS

b)

TAKE AWAY

c)

INCOME

d)

EDUCATE

81.

Which is the most CLOSET meaning of underlined work

the biggest cause of global warming is carbon dioxide emissions from coal burning power plants

a)

flora

b)

trees

c)

companies

d)

fatories

82.

Like Vietnamese, Thai people also depend __________ water for their crops

a)

against

b)

for

c)

in

d)

on

83.

global warming occurs when the greenhouse gases in the atmostphere _____the heat from the sun

a)

trap

b)

release

c)

discharge

d)

dispose

84.

What does the word "combination" means?

a)

mixture

b)

offset

c)

absorb

d)

effect

85.

Indicate the word closet in meaning to the underlined word

She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students.

a)

outspoken

b)

tactful

c)

strict

d)

firm

86.

Indicate the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word

In many countries, military service is obligatory.

a)

encouraged

b)

compulsory

c)

voluntary

d)

mandatory

87.

Indicate the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word

Do you know of any actual cases of this happening?

a)

false

b)

untrue

c)

hypothetical

d)

imitate

88.

She felt that traveling had greatly _________her life.

a)

moved

b)

enriched

c)

expanded

d)

increased

89.

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.

a)

acquired taste

b)

blessing in disguise

c)

pain in the neck

90.

I felt like a____________________________________________ the first time I did yoga. I thought I was so clumsy!

a)

bull in a china shop

b)

hill of beans

c)

piece of cake

91.

My neighbour and I get on like a____________________because we both love to talk about gardening and sport.

a)

big head

b)

chalk and cheese

c)

house on fire

92.

Tiffany didn’t realize that her boss was standing right behind her while she was complaining about him to a friend. She really ________________________________________________________.

a)

pulled his leg

b)

put her foot in her mouth

c)

flexed her muscles

93.

That friend of his is____________________________________ but he’s a really nice and caring person.

a)

as ugly as a sin

b)

high and dry

c)

a piece of cake

94.

Dan's such a____________________ , always reminding us what fantastic results he got in his exams!

a)

big-head

b)

cup of tea

c)

two left feet

95.

When it comes to dancing, I have _________________________. I stumble a lot.

a)

chalk and cheese

b)

a pain in the neck

c)

two left feet

96.

Did he really say Canada has a tropical climate? Come on, he_____________________! It’s cold in Canada!

a)

was pulling your leg

b)

put his foot in his mouth

c)

was flexing his muscles

97.

Jane has such a bubbly personality. She’s always ____________________________.

a)

full of beans

b)

high and dry

c)

a pain in the neck

98.

The traditional Pacific drink, kava, may be _____________________________.

a)

an acquired taste

b)

all at sea

c)

a piece of cake

99.

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 _____________________________________.

a)

chalk and cheese

b)

a pain in the neck

c)

two left feet

100.

I'm _____________________________ with our new software. I’m so confused. I just can't understand it.

a)

all at sea

b)

high and dry

c)

a piece of cake

101.

This equipment isn't worth ______________________________, sir.

a)

a hill of beans

b)

a piece of cake

c)

two left feet

102.

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.

a)

blessing in disguise

b)

hill of beans

c)

pain in the neck

103.

Compared to learning Japanese, learning Indonesian is a(n) ___________________________. It's a much simpler language.

a)

acquired taste

b)

cup of tea

c)

piece of cake

104.

I can’t find my umbrella. I _____________ it in the restaurant last night.

a)

A. must have left

b)

B. had left

c)

C. left

d)

D. might leave

105.

I had a test this morning. I didn’t do it well. I ______________ last night.

a)

A. should study

b)

B. must have studied

c)

C. should have studied

d)

D. must study

106.

He was very lucky when he fell off the ladder. He ............ himself.

a)

A. could have hurt

b)

B. should have hurt

c)

C. must have hurt

d)

D. will have hurt

107.

Robert arrived without his book. He.............it.

a)

A. might have lost

b)

B. should have lost

c)

C. would have lost

d)

D. will have lost

108.

“We’ll come back again.”

They promised …………………………………….

a)

to come back again.

b)

coming back again.

109.

“Thank you very much for your help, John” said Daisy.

a)

Daisy thanked John for helping her.

b)

Daisy told John to help her.

c)

Daisy would like John to help her.

d)

Daisy wanted John to help her and said thanks.

110.

“ I am sorry. I broke the vase,” my little son said.

a)

My little son said that he was sorry and he would break the vase.

b)

My little son refused breaking the vase and said sorry.

c)

My little son threatened to break the vase.

d)

My little son admitted breaking the vase.

111.

“ I didn’t take your phone”

a)

She denied not taking my phone

b)

She denied to take my phone.

c)

She admitted not taking my phone.

d)

She promised not to take my phone.

112.

“I have a lot of homework to do,” Ha said.

a)

Ha said that I have a lot of homework to do.

b)

Ha said that she had a lot of homework to do.

c)

Ha said that she has had a lot of homework to do.

d)

Ha said that I had a lot of homework to do.

113.

"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)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

114.

Look at your belly! you _________do some excercise.

a)

must

b)

can

c)

should

d)

may

115.

We _________disrespect authorities from every country. It is against the law

a)

must

b)

mustn't

c)

should

d)

can

116.

You ________enter the bathroom, it is free.

a)

must

b)

mustn't

c)

can

d)

can't

117.

We ________ take an umbrella. It looks like it will be rain.

a)

COULD

b)

SHOULD

c)

WILL

118.

Rock climbing _____ be dangerous

a)

SHOULD

b)

CAN

c)

MUSTN'T

119.

_____ I use your telephone please?

a)

MAY

b)

SHOULD

c)

COULD

120.

He _____ pay his rent.

a)

CAN

b)

HAS TO

c)

SHOULD

121.

You _____ fail your exam! You've been studying for weeks.

a)

CAN'T

b)

SHOULDN'T

c)

MIGHT

122.

I _____ eat my dinner last night. My stomach hurt.

a)

CAN

b)

COULDN'T

c)

DON'T HAVE TO

123.

You ________ work everyday.

a)

SHOULD

b)

HAVE TO

c)

MUSTN'T

124.

Megan _____ play both the piano and the guitar.

a)

CAN

b)

COULD

c)

MUST

125.
I can play basketball very well.
Which word in the sentences is a modal verb?
a)
play
b)
well
c)
can
d)
baskeetball
126.
Could you help me lift the couch?
Which word in the sentences is a modal verb?
a)
couch
b)
could
c)
lift
d)
the
127.

This verb is used to talk

about abilities in the

present

a)

COULD

b)

CAN

c)

HAVE TO

128.

This verb is used to talk about

abilities in the past

a)

CAN

b)

COULD

c)

MAY

129.

You _______ read the washing machine instructions carefully or you will ruin your clothes.

a)

CAN

b)

MUST

c)

MAY

130.

Rock climbing _____ be dangerous

a)

SHOULD

b)

CAN

c)

MUSTN'T

131.

Complete the sentence:

"You _______________ a table earlier. The restaurant is already full.

a)

ought to book

b)

should have booked

c)

had to book

d)

must have book

132.

Complete: "I ______________ an umbrella. The news announced it wasn't going to rain."

a)

needn't take

b)

needn't have taken

c)

didn't need to

d)

don't need to take

133.

Complete "In the end it didn't rain as they had foreseen. I ________________ an umbrella!"

a)

needn't have taken

b)

didn't need to take

c)

needn't take

d)

don't need to take

134.

Which of these modals can be used to express present habits?

a)

would

b)

will

c)

shall

d)

used to

135.

Select the possible uses of WOULD to express HABITS.

a)

to describe a typical characteristic of a certain kind of person

b)

past habits which were true. only with action/dynamic verbs.

c)

past habits which were true. with both dynamic/state verbs.

d)

annoying habits which are typical of a person

136.

Select the possible uses of WOULD to express HABITS.

a)

to describe a typical characteristic of a certain kind of person

b)

past habits which were true. only with action/dynamic verbs.

c)

past habits which were true. with both dynamic/state verbs.

d)

annoying habits which are typical of a person

137.

Habits: What's the difference between WOULD and USED TO?

a)

they don't differ in meaning or use

b)

would is only used with dynamic verbs

c)

would is more formal

d)

would is for annoying past habits

138.

Offers: which of these statements are true?

a)

COULD & CAN imply more distance and tentativeness

b)

COULD & CAN are more formal than WILL & WOULD

c)

WILL for intents, you don't expect sb to accept

d)

WILL is more encouraging

139.

Which of these modals are used to express DEDUCTIONS in the negative?

a)

SHOULDN'T

b)

MUSTN'T

c)

CAN'T

d)

MIGHTN'T

e)

COULDN'T

140.

Prohibition: Which is the difference between MUSTN'T and CAN'T?

a)

There's no difference

b)

CAN'T is for regulations, rules and laws

c)

MUSTN'T is imposed by the speaker

d)

CAN'T is imposed by an external authority

141.

Obligations: Which modal verb expresses an obligation imposed by an authority from outside?

a)

have to

b)

must

142.

Obligations: Which modal verb expresses an obligation imposed by the speaker?

a)

have to

b)

must

143.

Obligations: Which are the differences between should/ought to and must/have to?

a)

should/ought to express a weaker obligation

b)

must/have to are more formal

c)

should/ought to are for moral obligations (subjective)

d)

must/have to impose an obligation to oneself

144.

Complete "In the end it didn't rain as they had foreseen. I ________________ an umbrella!"

a)

needn't have taken

b)

didn't need to take

c)

needn't take

d)

don't need to take

145.

Complete: "I ______________ an umbrella. The news announced it wasn't going to rain."

a)

needn't take

b)

needn't have taken

c)

didn't need to

d)

don't need to take

146.

Offers: which of these statements are true?

a)

COULD & CAN imply more distance and tentativeness

b)

COULD & CAN are more formal than WILL & WOULD

c)

WILL for intents, you don't expect sb to accept

d)

WILL is more encouraging

147.

Select the possible uses of WOULD to express HABITS.

a)

to describe a typical characteristic of a certain kind of person

b)

past habits which were true. only with action/dynamic verbs.

c)

past habits which were true. with both dynamic/state verbs.

d)

annoying habits which are typical of a person

148.

Complete "In the end it didn't rain as they had foreseen. I ________________ an umbrella!"

a)

needn't have taken

b)

didn't need to take

c)

needn't take

d)

don't need to take

149.

Sarah looked very happy. She __________ passed her driving test.

a)

must have

b)

can't have

c)

must has

150.

Nobody knows exactly why he died. But we think it __________ been an accident.

a)

might have

b)

must have

c)

can't have

151.

They _______ bought a new house. They are both unemployed.

a)

must have

b)

can't have

c)

could have

152.

He _______ killed him, but we need more evidence.

a)

might have

b)

can't have

c)

must have

153.

Alex _______ studied very hard, because she got top marks in all the exams.

a)

must have

b)

might have

c)

can't have

154.

I'm sorry but Mr. Banks isn't here. He _______ left.

a)

must have

b)

can't have

c)

might have

155.

He studied nothing and passed the exam, so he ________ cheated.

a)

must have

b)

can't have

c)

can't has