WorksheetsBỘ 100 ĐỀ (59-30)
Total questions: 299
Worksheet time: 3hrs 32mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
You shouldn't have criticized him in front of his friends. It was extremely__________ of you.
a)
unfortunate
b)
B. insensitive
c)
C. unconscious
d)
D. insensible
2.
The job was more difficult than I__________ expected it to be.
a)
might
b)
B. would
c)
C. have
d)
D. had
3.
We had so many problems with the car that__________ we sold it and bought a new one.
a)
A. to the end
b)
B. by the end
c)
C. at the end
d)
D. in the end
4.
His parents think it's time he__________ married.
a)
A. gets
b)
B. would get
c)
C. will get
d)
D. got
5.
He__________ me to buy my air ticket immediately or it would be too late.
a)
A. suggested
b)
B. convinced
c)
C. insisted
d)
D. advised
6.
You will become ill__________ you stop working so hard.
a)
A. until
b)
B. if
c)
C. unless
d)
D. when
7.
.__________ I ask him for the money he owes me, he says he will bring it in a few days, but I don't think he has got it at all.
a)
A. However
b)
B. Wherever
c)
C. Whatever
d)
D. Whenever
8.
It was impossible for her to tell the truth so she had to__________ a story.
a)
A. combine
b)
B. invent
c)
C. lie
d)
D. manager
9.
He is very stubborn, so it will be difficult to__________ him to go.
a)
A. make
b)
B. suggest
c)
C. persuade
d)
D. prevent
10.
I hope he's__________ to buy some bread; there's hardly any left.
a)
A. reminded
b)
B. proposed
c)
C. remembered
d)
D. suggested
11.
The child was told to__________ for being rude to his uncle.
a)
A. forgive
b)
B. apologize
c)
C. excuse
d)
D. confess
12.
This is the__________ of the bicycle which was stolen.
a)
A. information
b)
B. detail
c)
C. example
d)
D. description
13.
Some drives, after__________ annoy their fellow-motorists by slowing down again immediately.
a)
A. passing along
b)
B. passing by
c)
C. overtaking
d)
D. taking over
14.
It is__________ unlikely that the Queen agree to open the new Town Hall.
a)
A. greatly
b)
B. highly
c)
C. mainly
d)
D. largely
15.
I don't think he'll ever__________ the shock of his wife's death.
a)
A. get by
b)
B. get over
c)
C. get off
d)
D. get through
16.
Some school have very__________ rules of behavior which must be obeyed.
a)
A. strict
b)
B. strong
c)
C. straight
d)
D. solid
17.
It was difficult to__________ a date which was convenient for everyone.
a)
A. organize
b)
B. arrange
c)
C. elect
d)
D. provide
18.
It's difficult to pay one's bills when prices keep__________.
a)
A. growing
b)
B. raising
c)
C. rising
d)
D. gaining
19.
You may not have to stay the night but take a toothbrush just in__________.
a)
A. preparation
b)
B. case
c)
C. time
d)
D. order
20.
She remembered the correct address only__________ she had posted the letter.
a)
A. since
b)
B. following
c)
C. after
d)
D. afterwards
21.
The school was closed for a month because of serious . . . . . . . . . . . . of fever.
a)
A. outcome
b)
B. outburst
c)
C. outset
d)
D. outbreak
22.
Don’t be late for the interview, . . . . . . . . . . . . people will think you are a disorganized person.
a)
A. unless
b)
B. otherwise
c)
C. if not
d)
D. or so
23.
Women……………. wear long dresses.
a)
A. are used to
b)
B. used to
c)
C. used for
d)
D. all are correct
24.
He went…………… a bad cold just before Christmas.
a)
A. down with
b)
B. in for
c)
C. over
d)
D. through
25.
We have had the roof of our house……………..
a)
A. to replace
b)
B. replace
c)
C. been replaced
d)
D. replaced
26.
There was no……………..in waiting longer than half an hour, so we left.
a)
A. good
b)
B. use
c)
C. worth
d)
D. point
27.
The soldier was punished for………. to obey his commanding officer’sorders.
a)
A. refusing
b)
B. regretting
c)
C. objecting
d)
D. resisting
28.
She is………….. to leave as soon as possible.
a)
A. cautious
b)
B. anxious
c)
C. worried
d)
D. nervous
29.
There was nothing special about his clothes………… from his flowery tie.
a)
A. but
b)
B. except
c)
C. other
d)
D. apart
30.
She……….. her husband’s job for his ill health.
a)
A. accused
b)
B. blamed
c)
C. caused
d)
D. claimed
31.
…………..you have no key, you’ll have to get back before I go out.
a)
A. although
b)
B. provided
c)
C. as
d)
D. unless
32.
. Radar…………….. pilots to land safely in difficult weather conditions.
a)
A. forces
b)
B. gets
c)
C. enables
d)
D. warns
33.
I’m sorry, I haven’t got any money. I have ……..my wallet at home
a)
A. missed
b)
B. left
c)
C. let
d)
D. forgotten
34.
The man …………of the killing said that he was at the cinema at that time
a)
A. accused
b)
B. was accused
c)
C. accusing
d)
D. be accused
35.
It isn’t quite ……….that he will turn up at the meeting
a)
A. certain
b)
B. exact
c)
C. sure
d)
D. right
36.
Save your money. Don't.......it too quickly.
a)
go through
b)
B. die down
c)
C. hold on
d)
D. touch on
37.
They all have to follow the rules, and none of them is.......the law.
a)
A. over
b)
B. beyond
c)
C. above
d)
D. onto
38.
They.......the aid of the United States but did not receive it.
a)
A. asked
b)
B. found
c)
C. sought
d)
D. obtained
39.
The police spokesman said he was.......to believe that the arrested man was the serial killer they had been looking for.
a)
A. inclined
b)
B. seemed
c)
C. suspected
d)
D. supposed
40.
. I'm.......my brother is.
a)
A. nowhere near as ambitious as
b)
B. nothing near as ambitious as
c)
C. nowhere like so ambitious as
d)
D. nothing as ambitious as
41.
He says he might come, but I........
a)
A. doubt
b)
B. doubt it
c)
C. doubt so
d)
D. doubt about it
42.
I'm sure your bank manager will lend you a.......ear when you explain the situation to him.
a)
A. merciful
b)
B. sympathetic
c)
C. pitiful
d)
D. compassionate
43.
. Have you seen the girl.......?
a)
A. that I told
b)
B. I told you of
c)
C. whom I told you
d)
D. I told you of her
44.
Children usually.......a flu much more quickly than adults.
a)
A. pick up
b)
B. pick at
c)
C. pick on
d)
D. pick out
45.
The accident.......was the mistake of the driver.
a)
A. causing many people to die
b)
B. caused great human loss
c)
C. to cause many people die
d)
D. which causes many people to die
46.
The criminal was sentenced to death because of …….of his crime.
a)
A. the severity
b)
B. the complexity
c)
C. a punishment
d)
D. the importance
47.
“Would you like me to get a taxi?” - “…….”
a)
A. That would be delightful. Thanks
b)
B. Well, let’s see.
c)
C. Yes, please, if it’s no bother
d)
D. Yes, I see.
48.
If it…….their encouragement, he could have given it up.
a)
A. hadn’t been
b)
B. had been
c)
C. hadn’t been for
d)
D. had been for
49.
By the end of this month I…….for this company for two years.
a)
A. have been working
b)
B. will have been working
c)
C. will be working
d)
D. will work
50.
Laura is very thin,…….her young sister, who is quite heavy.
a)
A. dissimilar to
b)
B. unlikely
c)
C. unlike
d)
D. dislike
51.
Please…….and see us some time. You’re always welcome.
a)
A. come to
b)
B. come about
c)
C. come around
d)
D. come away
52.
They're having a party in…….of his 84th birthday.
a)
A. ceremony
b)
B. honor
c)
C. memory
d)
D. celebration
53.
The proposal has not met with…….agreement.
a)
A. voluntary
b)
B. universal
c)
C. informal
d)
D. effective
54.
A child's vocabulary…….through reading.
a)
A. expands
b)
B. expends
c)
C. expels
d)
D. exposes
55.
We…….friends even after we grew up and left home.
a)
A. became
b)
B. made
c)
C. struck up
d)
D. remained
56.
1. Nathalie seems very tough at work. She’s a different person at home, _________.
a)
A. though
b)
B. although
c)
C. as though
d)
D. even though
57.
2. I kept out of the conversation because it _________ me.
a)
A. wasn’t concerned
b)
B. wasn’t concerning
c)
C. didn’t concern
d)
D. didn’t concern to
58.
3. The entire city was _________ electricity last night- it was chaotic.
a)
A. no
b)
B. almost no
c)
C. hardly any
d)
D. without
59.
4. Henry was overweight, so he went on s strict diet and _________ twenty kilos.
a)
A. missed
b)
B. lost
c)
C. failed
d)
D. fell
60.
5. He was arrested because he answered to the description of the _________ man.
a)
A. searched
b)
B. pursued
c)
C. wanted
d)
D. hunted
61.
6. Humanity has done great damage to the environment in its search for _________ materials.
a)
A. live
b)
B. raw
c)
C. crude
d)
D. rude
62.
7. _________, the balcony chairs will be ruined in this weather.
a)
A. Leaving uncovered
b)
B. Having left uncovered
c)
C. Left uncovered
d)
D. Been left uncovered
63.
8. One way to let off _________ after a stressful day is to take some vigorous exercise.
a)
A. cloud
b)
B. tension
c)
C. steam
d)
D. sweat
64.
9. Their research into the causes of cancer promises to break the new _________ in the field and possibly lead to a cure.
a)
A. earth
b)
B. ground
c)
C. soil
d)
D. land
65.
10. After three days in the desert, his mind began to play _________ on him.
a)
A. games
b)
B. jokes
c)
C. tricks
d)
D. fun
66.
11. The match will be screened on ITV with _________ commentary by Any Gray.
a)
A. lively
b)
B. live
c)
C. alive
d)
D. living
67.
12. I know you didn’t want to upset me but I’ sooner you _________ me the whole truth yesterday.
a)
A. could have told
b)
B. told
c)
C. have told
d)
D. had told
68.
13. As the drug took _________, the patient became quieter.
a)
A. effect
b)
B. force
c)
C. influence
d)
D. action
69.
14. The dawn redwood appears ____ some 100 million years ago in northern forests around the world.
a)
A. was flourished
b)
B. having to flourish
c)
C. to have flourished
d)
D. have flourished
70.
15. His comments _________ little or no relation to the facts and the figures of the case.
a)
A. reflect
b)
B. bear
c)
C. give
d)
D. possess
71.
16. All _____ is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.
a)
A. what is needed
b)
B. for our needs
c)
C. the thing needed
d)
D. that is needed
72.
17. It is urgent that this letter _____ immediately.
a)
A. was posted
b)
B. posted
c)
C. be posted
d)
D. be post
73.
18. John: This grammar test is the hardest one we’ve ever had this semester!
Mary: _____ but I think it’s quite easy.
a)
A. I couldn’t agree more
b)
B. I understand what you’re saying
c)
C. You’re wrong
d)
D. I don’t see in that way
74.
19. It is only recently that ballets have been based on the themes _____ American life.
a)
A. reflecting
b)
B. reflects
c)
C. is reflecting
d)
D. reflected
75.
20. I wish you’d do the accounts. I don’t have ________ for numbers.
a)
A. a head
b)
B. a mind
c)
C. the heart
d)
D. the nerve
76.
Never ______ till tomorrow what you can do today .
a)
A. put out
b)
B. put off
c)
C. put away
d)
D. put down
77.
John’s score on the test is the highest in the class;______ .
a)
A. he should study last night
b)
B. he should have studied last night
c)
C. he must have studied last night
d)
D. he must have to study last night
78.
The company received______complaints about the quality of its products.
a)
A. continual
b)
B. continued
c)
C. continuous
d)
D. continuing
79.
Mai is______of the two sisters.
a)
A. as beautiful as
b)
B. more beautiful
c)
C. the more beautiful
d)
D. the most beautiful
80.
Many lists of “Wonders of the World” ______during the Middle Ages.
a)
A. said to be existed
b)
B. are said to exist
c)
C. said to exist
d)
D. are said to have existed
81.
The weather is going to change soon; I feel it in my ______.
a)
A. body
b)
B. legs
c)
C. skin
d)
D. bones
82.
The workers have gone on strike. ______, all production has ceased.
a)
A. So that
b)
B. Therefore
c)
C. Because
d)
D. Now that
83.
Do you expect there will be a lot of _______ to the project from the local community?
a)
A. rejections
b)
B. disapproval
c)
C. disagreement
d)
D. objections
84.
_________ handball is fast becoming ________ popular sport worldwide.
a)
A. The/ the
b)
B. Φ/ a
c)
C. A/ Φ
d)
D. Φ/ the
85.
The size and shape of a nail depend primarily on the function ______ intended.
a)
A. which it is
b)
B. for which it
c)
C. which it is for
d)
D. for which is
86.
But for the fog, we_________ our destination ages ago.
a)
A. would have reached
b)
B. would reach
c)
C. reached
d)
D. had reached
87.
Nam: “ I'm having some friends over for lunch this Saturday. Would you like to join us? Huong: “______________________”.
a)
A. Can I take a rain check?
b)
B. Come on. It's your turn.
c)
C. Thanks, but I musn't
d)
D. As a matter of fact, I do.
88.
Tom: “Wasn't it Mozart who composed Swan Lake?” Jane: “__________.”
a)
A. Yes, he wasn't
b)
B. It's out of question
c)
C. I haven't a clue
d)
D. It's not my favourite
89.
Water polo is played in a pool. It is played __a ball and people play it __a team.
a)
A. by/ in
b)
B. in/with
c)
C. within/ by
d)
D. with/in
90.
I wonder if they have that dress in my size. I ______ a size 10.
a)
A. make
b)
B. have
c)
C. take
d)
D. get
91.
The strike was______ owing to a last minute agreement with the management.
a)
A. called off
b)
B. broken up
c)
C. set back
d)
D. put down
92.
Lindsay’s excuses for being late are beginning to______ rather thin.
a)
A. get
b)
B. turn
c)
C. wear
d)
D. go
93.
______ the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties.
a)
A. By and large
b)
B. Altogether
c)
C. To a degree
d)
D. Virtually
94.
My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but she rose to the______ wonderfully.
a)
A. event
b)
B. performance
c)
C. incident
d)
D. occasion
95.
The train service has been a______ since they introduced the new schedules.
a)
A. shambles
b)
B. rumpus
c)
C. chaos
d)
D. fracas
96.
Is an inexperienced civil servant______ to the task of running the company.
a)
A. capable
b)
B. skilled
c)
C. eligible
d)
D. suited
97.
We______ have been happier in those days.
a)
A. can’t
b)
B. couldn’t
c)
C. might not
d)
D. must not
98.
You’ve lived in the city for most of your life, so______ you’re used to the noise.
a)
A. apparently
b)
B. presumably
c)
C. allegedly
d)
D. predictably
99.
The storm ripped our tent to______.
a)
A. slices
b)
B. shreds
c)
C. strips
d)
D. specks
100.
He______ so much harm on the nation during his regime that it has never fully recovered.
a)
A. indicted
b)
B. inferred
c)
C. induced
d)
D. inflicted
101.
Hotel rooms must be______ by 10 a. m, but luggage may be left with porters.
a)
A. vacated
b)
B. evacuated
c)
C. abandoned
d)
D. left
102.
I do not think there is so much as a______ of truth in that rumor.
a)
A. crumb
b)
B. speck
c)
C. grain
d)
D. pebble
103.
He’s not exactly rich but he certainly earns enough money to______.
a)
A. get through
b)
B. get by
c)
C. get on
d)
D. get up
104.
I have very______ feelings about the plan – it might possibly work or it could be a disaster.
a)
A. certain
b)
B. mixed
c)
C. doubtful
d)
D. troubled
105.
The noise of the typewriter really______ me off. I just couldn’t concentrate.
a)
A. put
b)
B. pulled
c)
C. set
d)
D. took
106.
The sixth time he called me at night was the______.
a)
A. last cause
b)
B. last straw
c)
C. touch and go
d)
D. hot air
107.
All three TV channels provide extensive______ of sporting events.
a)
A. broadcast
b)
B. network
c)
C. coverage
d)
D. vision
108.
They seemed to be______ to the criticism and just carried on as before.
a)
A. disinterested
b)
B. sensitive
c)
C. uncaring
d)
D. indifferent
109.
“Shall we go out tonight?” - “____________”
a)
A. Yes, I can
b)
B. Yes, we are
c)
C. Yes, we go
d)
D. Yes, let’s
110.
It's no use______ over______ milk.
a)
A. crying/ spilt
b)
B. to cry/ spilling
c)
C. crying/ spilling
d)
D. crying/ to spill
111.
They had meals together in the school______.
a)
A. café
b)
B. restaurant
c)
C. canteen
d)
D. bar
112.
You should______ your pounds for dollars before going to New York.
a)
A. change
b)
B. convert
c)
C. turn
d)
D. exchange
113.
Who is the______ of this company?
a)
A. top
b)
B. head
c)
C. leader
d)
D. minister
114.
His sister's marriage has been arranged by her family. She is marrying a man______.
a)
A. she hardly knows him
b)
B. whom she hardly know
c)
C. she hardly knows
d)
D. that she hardly know
115.
Instead of ______ about the good news, Peter seemed to be indifferent.
a)
A. exciting
b)
B. being excited
c)
C. to excite
d)
D. to be excited
116.
She nearly lost her own life______ attempting to save the child from drowning.
a)
A. at
b)
B. with
c)
C. in
d)
D. for
117.
If I could speak German, I______ next year studying in Berlin.
a)
A. will spend
b)
B. had spent
c)
C. would spend
d)
D. would have spent
118.
There are several means of mass communication. The newspaper is one. Television is______.
a)
A. another
b)
B. other
c)
C. the another
d)
D. the other
119.
The police are______ an incident which took place this afternoon.
a)
A. inspecting
b)
B. searching
c)
C. looking out
d)
D. investigating
120.
Someone wanted to______ Belle Vue Hotel to us.
a)
A. introduce
b)
B. direct
c)
C. recommend
d)
D. tell
121.
Tony never comes to class on time and______.
a)
A. neither does Pedro
b)
B. so does Pedro
c)
C. so doesn’t Pedro
d)
D. neither doesn’t Pedro
122.
Tom: “Thank you for your help.” ~ Mary: “____________.”
a)
A. With all my heart
b)
B. It’s my pleasure
c)
C. Never mind me
d)
D. No problem
123.
We______ won the game if we’d had a few more minutes.
a)
A. have
b)
B. will
c)
C. had
d)
D. could have
124.
Mr. Ba is intelligent but he______ common sense.
a)
A. fails
b)
B. lacks
c)
C. misses
d)
D. wants
125.
We’ll play tennis and______ we’ll have lunch.
a)
A. after
b)
B. then
c)
C. so
d)
D. immediately
126.
From 1949 onward, the artist Georgia O’keeffe made New Mexico_________.
a)
A. her permanent residence was
b)
B. where her permanent residence
c)
C. permanent residence for her
d)
D. her permanent residence
127.
Just as remote-controlled satellites can be employed to explore outer space, _________ employed to investigate the deep sea.
a)
A. can be robots
b)
B. robots can be
c)
C. can robots
d)
D. can robots that are
128.
_________ is not clear to researchers.
a)
A. Why dinosaurs having become extinct.
b)
B. Why dinosaurs became extinct
c)
C. Did dinosaurs become extinct
d)
D. Dinosaurs became extinct
129.
The first transatlantic telephone cable system was not established _______ 1956.
a)
A. while
b)
B. until
c)
C. on
d)
D. when
130.
Drinking water ___________ excessive amounts of fluorides may leave a stained or mottled effect on the enamel of teeth.
a)
A. containing
b)
B. in which containing
c)
C. contains
d)
D. that contain
131.
In the 1820’s physical education became___________ of the curriculum of Harvard and Yale Universities.
a)
A. to be part
b)
B. which was part
c)
C. was part
d)
D part
132.
If you can win his attention ___________ for you.
a)
A. the so much better
b)
B. the better so much
c)
C. so much the better
d)
D. so the much better
133.
The President resigned; the whiff of scandal remained ____________.
a)
A. otherwise
b)
B. therefore
c)
C. immediately
d)
D. nevertheless
134.
Which __________ agency do you work for?
a)
A. ads
b)
B. advertised
c)
C. advertising
d)
D. advertisement
135.
Van Gogh suffered from depression ____________ by overwork and ill-health.
a)
A. brought on
b)
B. coming about
c)
C. taken up
d)
D. put through
136.
Assembly lines are useful for producing a large _______ of identical products.
a)
A. quality
b)
B. quantity
c)
C. quandary
d)
D. qualification
137.
Only the _______ of the building is going to be remodeled.
a)
A. insides
b)
B. interior
c)
C. indoors
d)
D. inner
138.
Whether the sports club survives is a matter of complete _______ to me.
a)
A. indifference
b)
B. disinterest
c)
C. importance
d)
D. interest
139.
After years of neglect there was a huge _______ program to return the city to its former glory.
a)
A. restoration
b)
B. preservation
c)
C. conservation
d)
D. refurbishment
140.
The assistant suggested _______ the next day when the manager would be there.
a)
A. we are coming back
b)
B. to come back
c)
C. we will come back
d)
D. we came back
141.
I never get a _______ of sleep after watching a horror film.
a)
A. wink
b)
B. blink
c)
C. night
d)
D. ounce
142.
As it was Christmas, the _______ at church was much larger than usual.
a)
A. audience
b)
B. convention
c)
C. congregation
d)
D. grouping
143.
The sheep were huddled into a _______ to protect them from overnight frosts.
a)
A. cage
b)
B. kennel
c)
C. hutch
d)
D. pen
144.
The jury _______ the defendant “not guilty”.
a)
A. gave
b)
B. returned
c)
C. subscribed
d)
D. found
145.
Many _______ crafts such as weaving are now being revived.
a)
A. customary
b)
B. habitual
c)
C. traditional
d)
D. ordinary
146.
He managed to finish his thesis under the _______ of his tutor.
a)
A. guidance
b)
B. help
c)
C. aid
d)
D. assistance
147.
Mr. Henry was given a medal in _______ of his service to his country.
a)
A. gratitude
b)
B. knowledge
c)
C. recognition
d)
D. response
148.
Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have _______ any solutions.
a)
A. thought over
b)
B. come up with
c)
C. looked into
d)
D. got round to
149.
You _______ as well seek for a fish in the tree as try to do that.
a)
A. must
b)
B. would
c)
C. should
d)
D. might
150.
_______ calculations have shown that the earth’s resources may run out before the end of the next century.
a)
A. Raw
b)
B. Rude
c)
C. Crude
d)
D. Blunt
151.
By the time you receive this letter, I _______ for China.
a)
A. will have left
b)
B. have left
c)
C. would have left
d)
D. will leave
152.
Prizes are awarded _______ the number of points scored.
a)
A. resulting from
b)
B. adding up
c)
C. presented to
d)
D. according to
153.
The needs of gifted children in schools have long been _______ neglected.
a)
A. dolefully
b)
B. woefully
c)
C. idly
d)
D. pathetically
154.
I must take this watch to be repaired; it _______ over 20 minutes a day.
a)
A. increases
b)
B. gains
c)
C. accelerates
d)
D. progresses
155.
It had been a trying afternoon, _______ at about six o’clock in the television breaking down.
a)
A. culminating
b)
B. leading
c)
C. arriving
d)
D. finalizing
156.
The park __________ hundreds of species of endangered animals.
a)
A. contains
b)
B. consists
c)
C. composes
d)
D. holds
157.
It’s 4 miles further if you don’t take the __________ cut.
a)
A. narrow
b)
B. by
c)
C. short
d)
D. half
158.
There are fast-growing __________ of fir tree here in this park.
a)
A. varieties
b)
B. variances
c)
C. variants
d)
D. variations
159.
“What are you doing?”
a)
A. No
b)
B. Neither
c)
C. None
d)
D. Nothing
160.
I like listen to sweet __________ in my free time.
a)
A. guitar
b)
B. ballads
c)
C. pops
d)
D. jazz
161.
These pills will __________ your pain.
a)
A. prevent
b)
B. ease
c)
C. simplify
d)
D. avoid
162.
He was a(n) __________ man who was determined to be rich by any means.
a)
A. ambitious
b)
B. mature
c)
C. brilliant
d)
D. romantic
163.
She study hard and got a degree with __________ colors.
a)
A. scarlet
b)
B. red
c)
C. soaring
d)
D. flying
164.
The old manager has just retired, so Jack takes __________ his position.
a)
A. on
b)
B. out
c)
C. in
d)
D. up
165.
It is __________ for you to stay in New York with just a few dollars in your pocket.
a)
A. incapable
b)
B. unable
c)
C. impossible
d)
D. irresponsible
166.
He's really shy _______ girl.
a)
A. by
b)
B. at
c)
C. for
d)
D. with
167.
The teacher _______ her to improve her drawing.
a)
A. insisted
b)
B. encouraged
c)
C. made
d)
D. persisted
168.
I couldn't quite ______ what they were doing because they were so far away.
a)
A. bear out
b)
B. make out
c)
C. think out
d)
D. try out
169.
The meal Mary cooked tastes_______.
a)
A. well
b)
B. nice
c)
C. good
d)
D. worse
170.
______ at the party, we saw Ruth standing alone.
a)
A. Arriving
b)
B. We arrived
c)
C. Arrived
d)
D. We were arriving
171.
The people who______ the survey said that they had examined over 1,000 accidents.
a)
A. gave
b)
B. proceed
c)
C. set
d)
D. conducted
172.
The judge found him ______ of stealing and sent him to prison.
a)
A. evil
b)
B. innocent
c)
C. guilty
d)
D. wicked
173.
The house we have rented is______. So we will have to buy some beds, chairs, tables, etc.
a)
A. unrestored
b)
B. unrepaired
c)
C. unfurnished
d)
D. undecorated
174.
He was turned down for the job because he is ________.
a)
A. qualified
b)
B. qualifying
c)
C. unqualified
d)
D. qualification
175.
The trouble started only______ the other man came into the room.
a)
A. when
b)
B. until
c)
C. and then
d)
D. too soon
176.
_______, the disaster would not have happened.
a)
A. Had you have obeyed the orders
b)
B. You had obeyed the orders
c)
C. You obeyed the orders
d)
D. Had you obeyed the orders
177.
_______ had booked in advance were allowed in.
a)
A. Only who
b)
B. Only those who
c)
C. Only who were those
d)
D. Only were those who
178.
Traveling alone to a jungle is adventurous, ________.
a)
A. if not impossible
b)
B. if it not impossible
c)
C. when not impossible
d)
D. when it not impossible
179.
______ the hot weather in the south.
a)
A. use to
b)
B. used to
c)
C. am use to
d)
D. am used to
180.
The meat looked very _______ to the dog.
a)
A. invited
b)
B. invite
c)
C. inviting
d)
D. invitingly
181.
I’m really sorry. We _____ stop at a service station and phone you, but we didn’t want to waste any more time.
a)
A. were due to
b)
B. were going to
c)
C. were to
d)
D. were about to
182.
It is not until December 25th _________the exam results will be announced.
a)
A. which
b)
B. what
c)
C. that
d)
D. when
183.
I saw a ___________ scarf in a shop near my house.
a)
A. sweet little green silk
b)
B. little green silk sweet
c)
C. sweet green little silk
d)
D. green little sweet silk
184.
There has been a recommendation that Peter ______ the president of the country.
a)
A. will be elected
b)
B. be elected
c)
C. is elected
d)
D. was elected
185.
He kept his marriage for years, but eventually the truth ________.
a)
A. came out
b)
B. went out
c)
C. came through
d)
D. fell out
186.
It was in this house ______.
a)
A. I was born in
b)
B. in which I was born
c)
C. where I was born
d)
D. that I was born
187.
______of half- starving wolves were roaming the snow- covered countryside.
a)
A. Herds
b)
B. Flocks
c)
C. Packs
d)
D. Swarms
188.
When ______ to explain his mistake, the new employee cleared his throat nervously.
a)
A. asking
b)
B. to be asked
c)
C. to be asking
d)
D. being asked
189.
______, he felt so unhappy and lonely.
a)
A. In spite of his being wealth
b)
B. Rich as was he
c)
C. Rich as he was
d)
D. Despite his wealthy
190.
According to the _______of the contract, tenants must give six months notice if they intend to leave.
a)
A. laws
b)
B. rules
c)
C. terms
d)
D. details
191.
It is difficult for museums to find funds to protect the nation’s_______.
a)
A. inheritance
b)
B. heritage
c)
C. possessions
d)
D. legacy
192.
A part-time job gives me the freedom to_______ my own interests.
a)
A pursue
b)
B. chase
c)
C. seek
d)
D. catch
193.
When his alarm went off, he shut it off and slept for_______15 minutes.
a)
A. other
b)
B. others
c)
C. another
d)
D. the others
194.
____ I’ve told him not to go out with those people, but he wouldn’t listen. Just let him face the music now.
a)
A. Many a time
b)
B. Many the time
c)
C. Quite a time
d)
D. For a time
195.
_______ in this national park declined from a few thousand to a few hundred in ten years.
a)
A. For a number of tigers
b)
B. The number of tigers
c)
C. A number of tigers
d)
D. That the number of tigers
196.
_______ every industry in our modern world requires the work of engineers.
a)
A. Wholly
b)
B. Hardly
c)
C. Most
d)
D. Virtually
197.
Jane had a problem with her finances, so we talked _______ and now it's fine.
a)
A. over
b)
B. it over
c)
C. over it
d)
D. over and over
198.
When the electricity failed, he _______a match to find the candles.
a)
A. rubbed
b)
B. scratched
c)
C. struck
d)
D. started
199.
I usually buy my clothes _______. It’s cheaper than going to the dressmaker.
a)
A. on the house
b)
B. off the peg
c)
C. in public
d)
D. on the shelf
200.
She tried to _______.
a)
A. talk out of me the plan
b)
B. talk me the plan out of
c)
C. talk me out of the plan
d)
D. talk out me of the plan.
201.
The singer and actor____________ coming now.
a)
A. is
b)
B. are
c)
C. was
d)
D. were
202.
Tom_________ things around the house, which is annoying.
a)
A. always leaves
b)
B. has always left
c)
C. is leaving
d)
D. is always leaving
203.
Up_________ when it saw its master.
a)
A. jumped the dog
b)
B. did the dog jump
c)
C. the dog jump
d)
D. does the dog
204.
I’m really sleepy today. I wish I_________ Bob to the airport late last night.
a)
A. weren’t taking
b)
B. hadn’t had to take
c)
C. didn’t have to take
d)
D. didn’t take
205.
_________ you didn’t come to see her?
a)
A. How come
b)
B. Why
c)
C. What for
d)
D. A and B are correct
206.
The couple _________in that castle for several months before they noticed anything odd.
a)
A. have been living
b)
B. have lived
c)
C. had been living
d)
D. were living
207.
That is the librarian _________ I got the information.
a)
A. whom
b)
B. from who
c)
C. from him
d)
D. from whom
208.
Part- time workers at the company are the first_________.
a)
A. that is laid off
b)
B. who lay off
c)
C. being laid off
d)
D. to be laid off
209.
Noise pollution generally receives less attention than_________ air pollution.
a)
A. does
b)
B. it does
c)
C. is
d)
D. it is
210.
While_________ to help him with his essay, I got impatient because he wouldn’t pay attention to what I was saying.
a)
A. I am trying
b)
B. having tried
c)
C. I try
d)
D. trying
211.
After he left _________ University of Massachusetts, he went to_________ Indiana State University.
a)
A. the - ø
b)
B. the – the
c)
C. ø - the
d)
D. ø - ø
212.
If Mary_________ me she was going, I could have asked her for a lift.
a)
A. tells
b)
B. had told
c)
C. wouldn’t tell
d)
D. won’t tell
213.
The salesperson says that there_________ many quality items on sale from next Monday.
a)
A. was
b)
B. will be
c)
C. would be
d)
D. were
214.
There is a small number involved, possibly___________ a hundred.
a)
A. as many as
b)
B. as little as
c)
C. as few as
d)
D. as much as
215.
I can never understand why quite a few city dwellers have no ideas of _________.
a)
A. that their neighbor
b)
B. who are their neighbors
c)
C. whose neighbor is
d)
D. who their neighbors are
216.
His pale face suggested that he _________ not well.
a)
A. should be
b)
B. be
c)
C. were
d)
D. was
217.
Corporations have been donating more and more to _________.
a)
A. the needy
b)
B. the need
c)
C. the needy people
d)
D. the needed
218.
You’re going to set up the equipment in a minute. _________ give you a hand?
a)
A. Shall I
b)
B. Will I
c)
C. Would I
d)
D. Do I
219.
Going on this diet has really_________me good. I’ve lost weight and I feel fantastic!
a)
A. made
b)
B. taken
c)
C. done
d)
D. had
220.
She nearly lost her own life _________ attempting to save the child from drowning.
a)
A. at
b)
B. with
c)
C. for
d)
D. in
221.
The success of the party was mainly due to the presence of several _________ .
a)
A. celebrations
b)
B. celebrated
c)
C. celebrities
d)
D. celebrates
222.
I expect Tom’s jokes were awful. Actually they are _________ funny.
a)
A. rather
b)
B. quite
c)
C. completely
d)
D. totally
223.
She_________ me a nice compliment yesterday.
a)
A. brought
b)
B. made
c)
C. took
d)
D. paid
224.
Over the last few months garages_________ the price of petrol three times.
a)
A. have risen
b)
B. have put up
c)
C. raised
d)
D. have gone up
225.
The polar bear’s _________ depends on its ability to catch fish.
a)
A. survivor
b)
B. survive
c)
C. surviving
d)
D. survival
226.
It was _________ that I bought those books.
a)
A. this shop
b)
B. this shop where
c)
C. at this shop
d)
D. the shop
227.
“ So how are things at school, Tim? “________________________”
a)
A. Oh, pretty good, actually .
b)
B. Well, I can’t agree with you.
c)
C. It’s my pleasure.
d)
D. I was not very good at it.
228.
_________, the young woman was visibly very happy after the birth of her child.
a)
A. Despite tired
b)
B. Though tired
c)
C. Tired although she was
d)
D. She was tired
229.
Our school _________ about 600 new students every year.
a)
A. admits
b)
B. accepts
c)
C. allows
d)
D. gets
230.
The kind- hearted woman _________ all her life to helping the disabled and the poor.
a)
A. wasted
b)
B. spent
c)
C. dedicated
d)
D. lived
231.
The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted _________ a good answer.
a)
A. came up to
b)
B. came up for
c)
C. came up with
d)
D. came out of
232.
- Tom: “ Which is more important, luck or effort?”
- Mary: “ Luck is _________effort.”
a)
A. on the same importance
b)
B. of the same importance as
c)
C. the same importance as
d)
D. as the same importance as
233.
“ He’s not interested in Physics, is he?” “_________”
a)
A. No problem.
b)
B. Yes, he is not at all
c)
C. I promise he isn’t.
d)
D. No, he isn’t, I’m afraid.
234.
As its sales have increased, that computer company is going to _________ more staff.
a)
A. take in
b)
B. take on
c)
C. take over
d)
D. take up
235.
It is a good idea for them to exchange _________ before the visits.
a)
A. correspond
b)
B. corresponds
c)
C. correspondence
d)
D. correspondingly
236.
..............1915 that the cinema really became an industry.
a)
A. It is not until
b)
B. It was not until
c)
C. Not until
d)
D. Until in
237.
I really appreciate________ to help me, but I am sure I’ll be able to manage by myself.
a)
A. you to offer
b)
B. you are offering
c)
C. your offering
d)
D. that you offer
238.
My friend’s uncle has been________ MP ( Member of Parliament) for five years.
a)
A. a
b)
B. an
c)
C. the
d)
D. Ø
239.
Daisy: “What a lovely house you have!” - Mary: “………….”
a)
A. Lovely, I think so
b)
B. No problem
c)
C. Of course not, it’s not costly
d)
D. Thank you. Hope you will drop in
240.
My new glasses cost me _______ the last pair I bought last month.
a)
A. more than three times
b)
B. three times as much as
c)
C. more three times than
d)
D. as much three times as
241.
We bought some ________.
a)
A. German lovely old glasses
b)
B. German old lovely glasses
c)
C. lovely old German glasses
d)
D. old lovely German glasses
242.
. After years of neglect, there was a huge _____ program to return the city to its former glory.
a)
A. restoration
b)
B. preservation
c)
C. conservation
d)
D. Refurbishment
243.
We all have to follow the rules, and none of us is_____ the law.
a)
A. beyond
b)
B. over
c)
C. above
d)
D. Onto
244.
On the_____, optimists believe that life will be much better than it is today.
a)
A. contrary
b)
B. contrast
c)
C. opposition
d)
D. opponent
245.
You had your house decorated, .............. ?
a)
A. hadn’t you
b)
B. didn’t you
c)
C. weren’t you
d)
D. haven’t you
246.
A part – time job gives me the freedom to ………… my own interests.
a)
A. pursue
b)
B. chase
c)
C. seek
d)
D. catch
247.
The type of plant and animal life living in and around a pond depends on the soil of the pond, .............., and the pond’s location.
a)
A. what the quality of the water is
b)
B. how is the water quality
c)
C. the quality of water
d)
D. what is the water quality
248.
__________ its accuracy, laser is very useful in medicine.
a)
A. In view of
b)
B. As a result of
c)
C. Thanks to
d)
D. Despite
249.
______ for their strong fiber include flax and hemp.
a)
A. Plants are grown
b)
B. Plants grown
c)
C. Plants that grow
d)
D. To grow plants
250.
______ appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does overhead is merely an optical illusion.
a)
A. What the Moon
b)
B. The Moon which
c)
C. When the Moon
d)
D. That the Moon
251.
Is an inexperienced civil servant_________ to the task of running the company.
a)
A. capable
b)
B. skilled
c)
C. eligible
d)
D. suited
252.
We _________ have been happier in those days.
a)
A. can’t
b)
B. couldn’t
c)
C. might not
d)
D. must not
253.
You’ve lived in the city for most of your life, so _________ you’re used to the noise.
a)
A. apparently
b)
B. presumably
c)
C. allegedly
d)
D. predictably
254.
The storm ripped our tent to _________.
a)
A. slices
b)
B. shreds
c)
C. strips
d)
D. specks
255.
He _________ so much harm on the nation during his regime that it has never fully recovered.
a)
A. indicted
b)
B. inferred
c)
C. induced
d)
D. inflicted
256.
Hotel rooms must be _________ by 10 a. m, but luggage may be left with porters.
a)
A. vacated
b)
B. evacuated
c)
C. abandoned
d)
D. left
257.
I do not think there is so much as a _________ of truth in that rumor.
a)
A. crumb
b)
B. speck
c)
C. grain
d)
D. pebble
258.
He’s not exactly rich but he certainly earns enough money to _________.
a)
A. get through
b)
B. get by
c)
C. get on
d)
D. get up
259.
I have very _________ feelings about the plan – it might possibly work or it could be a disaster.
a)
A. certain
b)
B. mixed
c)
C. doubtful
d)
D. troubled
260.
The noise of the typewriter really _________ me off. I just couldn’t concentrate.
a)
A. put
b)
B. pulled
c)
C. set
d)
D. took
261.
The sixth time he called me at night was the _________
a)
A. last cause
b)
B. last straw
c)
C. touch and go
d)
D. hot air
262.
All three TV channels provide extensive _________ of sporting events.
a)
A. broadcast
b)
B. network
c)
C. coverage
d)
D. vision
263.
They seemed to be _________ to the criticism and just carried on as before.
a)
A. disinterested
b)
B. sensitive
c)
C. uncaring
d)
D. indifferent
264.
Shall we go out tonight?” - “__________________ ”
a)
A. Yes, I can
b)
B. Yes, we are
c)
C. Yes, we go
d)
D. Yes, let’s
265.
It's no use _________ over _________ milk.
a)
A. crying/ spilt
b)
B. to cry/ spilling
c)
C. crying/ spilling
d)
D. crying/ to spill
266.
The strike was _________ owing to a last minute agreement with the management.
a)
A. called off
b)
B. broken up
c)
C. set back
d)
D. put down
267.
Lindsay’s excuses for being late are beginning to _________ rather thin.
a)
A. get
b)
B. turn
c)
C. wear
d)
D. go
268.
. _________ the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties.
a)
A. By and large
b)
B. Altogether
c)
C. To a degree
d)
D. Virtually
269.
My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but she rose to the _________ wonderfully.
a)
A. event
b)
B. performance
c)
C. incident
d)
D. occasion
270.
The train service has been a _________ since they introduced the new schedules.
a)
A. shambles
b)
B. rumpus
c)
C. chaos
d)
D. Fracas
271.
In the ___of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all times.
a)
A. requirement
b)
B. interests
c)
C. demands
d)
D. assistance
272.
___ how angry he was he would never resort to violence.
a)
A. No matter
b)
B. No problem
c)
C. Although
d)
D. Because
273.
We played the game ___ the rules.
a)
A. on account of
b)
B. ahead of
c)
C. according to
d)
D. apart from
274.
___ to get through to Jackie for days now. Either she’s away or her phone’s out of order.
a)
A. I’ve been trying
b)
B. I had tried
c)
C. I’m trying
d)
D. I tried
275.
This is ___ the most difficult job I have ever tackled.
a)
A. by rights
b)
B. by all means
c)
C. by far
d)
D. by the way
276.
She ___till the early hours listening to pop music.
a)
A. took me up
b)
B. kept me up
c)
C. caught me up
d)
D. held me up
277.
Please don’t ___yourself out. A sandwich will do.
a)
A. let
b)
B. put
c)
C. leave
d)
D. take
278.
The chairman requested that ___
a)
A. the members studied more carefully the problem.
b)
B. the problem was more carefully studied.
c)
C. with more carefulness the problem could be studied.
d)
D. the members study the problem more carefully.
279.
Smoking is ___ in many companies in our country.
a)
A. permitted
b)
B. taught
c)
C. banned
d)
D. stopped
280.
After the battle, the ___ soldiers were helped by those who could walk.
a)
A. injured
b)
B. wounded
c)
C. broken
d)
D. killed
281.
I don’t think this strange new fashion will …………
a)
A. turn up
b)
B. care for
c)
C. show off
d)
D. catch on
282.
Their house is ___ near the Cathedral.
a)
A. whereabouts
b)
B. anywhere
c)
C. somewhere
d)
D. any place
283.
This young tree could not have been damaged by accident. I believe it was done ___
a)
A. in fact
b)
B. on purpose
c)
C. by appointment
d)
D. by plan
284.
There was hardly ___ money left in my bank account.
a)
A. more
b)
B. no
c)
C. some
d)
D. any
285.
It is wrongly believed that natural resources will never be used ___.
a)
A. off
b)
B. out
c)
C. away
d)
D. up
286.
Is an inexperienced civil servant ___ to the task of running the company.
a)
A. capable
b)
B. skilled
c)
C. eligible
d)
D. suited
287.
We ___ have been happier in those days.
a)
A. can’t
b)
B. couldn’t
c)
C. might not
d)
D. must not
288.
You’ve lived in the city for most of your life, so ___ you’re used to the noise.
a)
A. apparently
b)
B. presumably
c)
C. allegedly
d)
D. predictably
289.
The storm ripped our tent to ___
a)
A. slices
b)
B. shreds
c)
C. strips
d)
D. specks
290.
He ____ so much harm on the nation during his regime that it has never fully recovered.
a)
A. indicted
b)
B. inferred
c)
C. induced
d)
D. inflicted
291.
Hotel rooms must be ____ by 10 a. m, but luggage may be left with porters.
a)
A. vacated
b)
B. evacuated
c)
C. abandoned
d)
D. left
292.
I do not think there is so much as a ____ of truth in that rumor.
a)
A. crumb
b)
B. speck
c)
C. grain
d)
D. pebble
293.
He’s not exactly rich but he certainly earns enough money to ____
a)
A. get through
b)
B. get by
c)
C. get on
d)
D. get up
294.
I have very ____ feelings about the plan – it might possibly work or it could be a disaster.
a)
A. certain
b)
B. mixed
c)
C. doubtful
d)
D. troubled
295.
The noise of the typewriter really ____ me off. I just couldn’t concentrate.
a)
A. put
b)
B. pulled
c)
C. set
d)
D. took
296.
The sixth time he called me at night was the ____
a)
A. last cause
b)
B. last straw
c)
C. touch and go
d)
D. hot air
297.
All three TV channels provide extensive ____ of sporting events.
a)
A. broadcast
b)
B. network
c)
C. coverage
d)
D. vision
298.
They seemed to be ____ to the criticism and just carried on as before.
a)
A. disinterested
b)
B. sensitive
c)
C. uncaring
d)
D. indifferent
299.
It's no use ___ over ___ milk.
a)
A. crying/ spilt
b)
B. to cry/ spilling
c)
C. crying/ spilling
d)
D. crying/ to spill
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