Choose the underlined part that needs correction:

As the students were working on their projects, the teacher was walking around the classroom and peering at their work.

There will be a sharp increase__________the number of enrolments for vocational training this year.

I revised my views ______ comments from my colleagues.

The report form is available on the two______discs in my drawer.

By an unfortunate ______, the tour company had omitted John's name from their list.

Jane had butterflies in her stomach______having prepared carefully for the interview.

Everyone in the room burst into laughter when he______the other man so well.

I know you're annoyed, but you must try to control your _______.

People are supposed to avoid______their own beliefs on others in any case.

She knew that her father ______ when he threatened to ground her if she failed the test.

You ______ take your umbrella along with you today. The weatherman on the news said there's a storm north of here and it ______ rain later on this afternoon.

I bought that camera with a real______. It's cheaper than I expected.

The magic show had a lot of ______ participation, with people whouting things to the performers and going up on stage.

Closest in meaning:

All the students were all ears when the teacher started informing about the changes in the final test.

Closest in meaning:

If the examiner can't make sense of what your essay is about, you'll get the low mark.

Opposite in meaning:

My father's really out of shape, so he starts exercising at the gym.

Opposite in meaning:

She has a bee in her bonnet about online shopping and it is the subject of most of her conversations.

She accused the company______causing injuries to countless citizens, as well as for damage done to the environment.

As Linda's alarm clock did not______, she arrived at the airport late.

The athlete failed in his last______to break the world record.

Choose the underlined part that needs correction:

These newly developed tablets have big batteries and are very responsible to screen taps.

Daley forgot that few natives choose to ______a PhD degree, while many from Asian countries do so.

Densely______neighborhoods and the low quality of infrastructure in the area are really considerable challenges to the government.

Closest in meaning:

In many western cultures, the White Lily is a flower that is representative of purity and sweetness.

Many Asians are treated like second-class citizens, which makes them feel like a ______ out of water.

Opposite in meaning:

He was sentenced to prison because he was involved in illicit drug trade.

Josh was stung by a ______ of bees when he was lost in the jungle.

Closest in meaning:

I can't figure out Daisy's attitude toward the trip - she is blowing hot and cold about it. First she's all excited, but then she seems reluctant to go.

Opposite in meaning:

Joe didn't bat an eyelid when she was informed that she had failed the competition.

They______ends meet when they were young even when they had to work hard.

Jimmy always takes the_______by the horns at every chance in order to become a famous pop star.

Choose the underlined part that needs correction:

We sent a present for the children living next door.

Choose the underlined part that needs correction:

Penny took three exams and managed to succeed them all.

Choose the underlined part that needs correction:

Items of luggage whose weight exceed 50 kilograms will not be allowed on the ferry.

If you put your money in the bank, it will earn ten per cent ______.

Edward was named after one of his father's distant ________.

Julie had a terible ______ with her parents last night.

It can take up to three months to ______ a man to do this specialist work.

I had to pay ________ on a carpet I bought in through Customs today.

Tropical diseases are comparatively _______ in Europe.

Do you think he is ______ of doing the job?

There are only ten children in the class at the moment but it could be ______ that after Christmas.

The hotel room was ______ furnished with only a bed, a wardrobe, and an ancient armchair.

I think we all need to do more to help the _____.

The river is contaminated _____ chemicals from factories and rubbish from households nearby.

It would be nice if I passed my exams but I don't hold ______ much hope.

I'm not sure I can answer that. I've only thought about it in the _____ before.

We _______ up a friendship the very first time we met.

He made a number of ________ remarks about my cooking, which upset me.

The meeting didn't _______ until late.

In the end, it all _______ a question of trust.

Closest in meaning:

To absorb a younger workforce, many companies offered retirement plans as incentives for older workers to retire and make wat for the young ones who earned lower salary.

Closest in meaning:

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

Opposite in meaning:

I don't know what they are going to ask in the job interview. I'll just play it by ear.

Opposite in meaning:

It is widely known that the excessive use of pesticides is producing a detrimental effect on the local groundwater.

Choose the underlined part that needs correction:

Germany, in companion with France, has now lifted the ban on the export of live animals to Europe.

Closest in meaning:

The helicopter carrier is indispensable in marine operations against sea or enemies.

Closest in meaning:

Researchers warn of the impending extinction of many species of plants and animals.

Opposite in meaning:

It was a heartfelt confession.

Opposite in meaning:

Is he looking for a temporary or a permanent contract?

The other members of the group showed their dissatisfaction with Sarah's not pulling her _______ in the project.

The band at time was immensely popular and often played to a(n) ______ crowd of about 5000.

Many young people in rural areas don't want to spend their lives on the farm like their ________ parents.

Closest in meaning:

With the dawn of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth may be unique in the solar systems was strengthened.

Closest in meaning:

I take my hat off to all those who worked hard to get the contract.

Opposite in meaning:

Doctors have been criticized for their indiscriminate use of antibiotics.

Opposite in meaning:

After a long fight against his enemies, he finally threw in the towel.

When Mr. Spendthrift ran out of money, he ______ his mother for help.

You will have to give _______ to the manager for your actions.

_______ of the financial crisis, all they could do was hold on and hope that things would improve.

My cousin obviously didn't _______ much of an impression on you if you can't remember meeting him.

I am sorry to have bothered you - I was under the _________ that you wanted me to call you.

The case against the bank robbers was ________ for lack of evidence.

According to Cindy, our audience are ______ stories about celebrities and famous people.

Closest in meaning:

After many months of grueling work and painful injuries to her shoulder and back, Susan realized that her dream of swimming the English Channel was unattainable.

I live in a/an ____ with my parents and my elder sister in the coastal area.

Opposite in meaning:

Many animals were born in captivity. Resultantly, they do not always breed well.

dubious (adj) (2 or more correct answers)

ingenious (adj)

radical (adj) (2 or more correct answers)

Which of the following are NOT the meaning for contemporary (adj, n)?

1. modern or relating to the present

2. intended to last or perform an activity only until someone or something permanent or final is available

3. belonging to the same time.

4. the period of ten years, especially one beginning with a year that ends in a 0.

5. someone alive at the same time as a particular event/person.

Which of the following words has the meaning: "to stop gradually or for a short time"?

Which word best describes these people?

colloquial (adj)

What best describes the meaning of the underlined phrase?

Fame and fortune had gone to his head.

Instead of going straight to the church, we took the ______ route through the daisy meadow.

I tried to give account to her about the accident but she kept putting _____ in my mouth.

We are running short of food supplies so everyone needs to ______ their servings.

Your petition has provoked quite a controversy, so I must thoroughly ____ it ____.

Working in the public ______ provides job security and job satisfaction.

To become a successful entrepreneur is to overcome ______ obstacles.

No one expected that the employer was ______ to approve her terrible résumé.

Which of the following phrases has the meaning: "neither make profit nor lose money".

Which of the following phrasal verbs has the meaning: "produce or organize something using many different things"?

Which of the following statements best describe the meaning of "put up"? (2 or more correct answers)

Which of the following phrasal verbs has the meaning: "to practise and improve your skills or knowledge of something"?

Which of the following phrasal verbs is the synonym of "decorate"?