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Total questions: 200

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Name
Class
Date
1.

I'm sure you'll find the film_____ .

a)

Interested

b)

Interesting

c)

Interest

d)

Interests

2.

I am so_____ about the party.

a)

Excite

b)

Exciting

c)

Excited

d)

Excites

3.

The film was so boring._____ , Jack saw it from beginning to end.

a)

Then

b)

And

c)

Therefore

d)

However

4.

His allegation was based __________ the incident he witnessed.

a)

with

b)

on

c)

for

d)

in

5.

I met my old classmate _____ the college.

a)

in

b)

by

c)

on

d)

with

6.

Where _______ Jess and Bailee at 6 PM yesterday?

a)

are

b)

is

c)

were

d)

was

7.
Mary has been living in Hyderabad ___ ten years.
a)
for
b)
since
8.

I have just had __________ great idea.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

many

9.

... woman in the photo is my mum.

a)

A

b)

The

c)

An

d)

It

10.

I have got ... mobile phone.

a)

a

b)

the

c)

an

d)

with

11.

Columbus was one of __________ first people to cross __________ Atlantic.

a)

a/an

b)

an/the

c)

the/the

d)

the/an

12.

"Give me ... hour", Mr Smith told his boss during the meeting.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

two

13.

Put ... bunny back in ... box.

a)

a/a

b)

a/the

c)

the/the

d)

the/a

14.

... university will be opening soon.

a)

A

b)

An

c)

The

d)

It

15.

Listen! A girl_________ an English song.

a)

is singing

b)

are singing

c)

sing

d)

sang

16.

_________ you watching television now?

a)

Are

b)

Is

c)

Were

d)

Was

17.

Hurry up! It_________late.

a)

gets

b)

getting

c)

is getting

d)

got

18.

I’m sorry, _________ to me?

a)

You talk

b)

Do you talk

c)

Are you talking

d)

Did you talk

19.

"The dog ran in front of the white car."

What is the adjective?

a)

Dog

b)

Ran

c)

White

d)

Car

20.

"Tommy is excited about Form 6."

What is the verb?

a)

Tommy

b)

is

c)

excited

d)

6

21.

John smokes _____ his brother doesn’t.

a)

but

b)

and

c)

so

d)

for

22.

She speaks both English ____ Spanish fluently.

a)

but

b)

so

c)

for

d)

and

23.

I like him _________ he is very sincere.

a)

because

b)

but

c)

and

d)

therefore

24.

_________ he worked hard, he did not win.

a)

Therefore

b)

Because

c)

Although

d)

Hence

25.

The piper played ______ the children danced.

a)

but

b)

and

c)

for

d)

yet

26.

You must start at once; _____ you will be late.

a)

or

b)

because

c)

whereas

d)

so that

27.

He must be tired _______ he has been working since morning.

a)

so

b)

hence

c)

because

d)

therefore

28.

We must reach there _______ anyone else.

a)

before

b)

thus

c)

while

d)

whenever

29.

Samuel was eating food ______ the postman arrived.

a)

while

b)

during

c)

when

d)

as long as

30.

You won’t get a promotion __________ you work hard.

a)

while

b)

when

c)

unless

d)

because

31.

I had a shower (a)   I got home. (BUT / AS SOON AS / UNTIL)

32.

You can have an ice-cream (a)   you have finished you homework. (SO/PROVIDED THAT/OR)

33.

She still went to work (a)   she was sick. (EVEN THOUGH / UNTIL / IF)

34.

I will call you (a)   I get home. (AS / AND / WHEN)

35.

We had some cake (a)   we didn’t have any coffee. (UNLESS / UNTIL / BUT)

36.

I wanted to eat Japanese food (a)   my wife wanted to eat Chinese food. (SO / WHEN / WHEREAS)

37.

Wash your hands (a)   you eat your dinner. (TILL / WHEN / BEFORE)

38.

(a)   John was fixing the car, his wife was making sandwiches. (WHILE / UNTIL / DESPITE)

39.

You can have a coffee (a)   a tea but not both. (OR / TILL / BUT)

40.

I can’t come to school (a)   I have an important appointment. (SO / BECAUSE / UNLESS)

41.

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

a)

This is a one-stop online shopping mall

b)

After sales service is not provided

c)

Customers have a wide variety of goods to choose from

d)

Those who want to inquire about a product may call 03 27272700

42.

From the incident, we can conclude that Esther

a)

has a hearing problem

b)

can differentiate animals correctly

c)

did not pay attention to what was said

d)

does not understand the word, 'nocturnal'.

43.

Based on the extract, which statement is incorrect?

a)

Free radicals are caused by health factors

b)

Free radicals cause health problems

c)

Free radicals are created by air pollution

d)

Free radicals in the body can be overcome with antioxidants

44.

Explain the saying 'prevention is better than cure'.

a)

Looking for a cure before facing a health problem

b)

Don't do anything rash as one may not be able to find a solution

c)

Better to prevent an accident than to stop it after it has happened

d)

It is easier to prevent something from happening than to repair the damage later

45.

Based on the extract, most people have a favourite dish that...

a)

holds good memories of family love

b)

shows off their culinary skills

c)

suits their love for food

d)

is easy to prepare

46.

I need some experience in this field before I can proceed with ________ project.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

some

e)

-

47.

There is not _____________ butter to make the cake.

a)

almost

b)

many

c)

enough

d)

much

48.

Liza is ____________ sure that she wants to do Engineering.

a)

absolutely

b)

probably

c)

slightly

d)

completely

49.

There is _____ tendency among local speakers to shorten certain words by reducing the number of syllables.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

-

50.

Malaysians have their own version of English which is quite different from that spoken _____ the native speakers in Britain.

a)

to

b)

at

c)

by

d)

from

51.
The landlord asked his _________________ to pay their rent at the end of the month.
a)
tenant
b)
patient
c)
worker
d)
doctor
52.
He was drowning and none of them could give _______because they did not know how to swim. Fortunately, there was a man fishing nearby. The man jumped into the water and saved him. Haikal and his friend learned their lesson the hard way. They shouldn't come to a place like this without their parents.
a)
a leg
b)
a hand
c)
a head
d)
an ear
53.

The phrase "a picture is worth a thousand words' means...

a)

a picture is easier to produce than a thousand words

b)

the price of a picture is a thousand words

c)

a picture can convey a message better than words

54.

FOR PICK-UP / DROP-OFF ONLY


The sign above would most probably be found ...

a)

At a parking lot

b)

in front of a public toilet

c)

inside an elevator

d)

on a payphone

55.

Tick the correct preposition. “She left ____ work.”

a)

under

b)

on

c)

for

d)

off

56.

Tick the correct plural for half

a)

halfs

b)

halves

c)

hallf

d)

halvs

57.

Tick the correct metaphor

a)

Moon is like a night lamp

b)

Moon is a night lamp

c)

Moon used to be

d)

Moon will be

58.

Tick the correct answer. ____________ is a house on the hill.

a)

their

b)

there

c)

they're

d)

they

59.

Tick the correct simile

a)

he is a lion

b)

he fought as bravely as a lion

c)

he fought bravely

d)

the lion bravely fought

60.

Tick the correct synonym for the word “solitude”

a)

Stand

b)

Stop

c)

lonely

d)

Walk

61.

"What time ____ Hussin tonight?"

"Oh, not until 8.30 p.m"

a)

are you seeing

b)

do you see

c)

you see

d)

you are seeing

62.

My train ___ at 8.40 a.m but there was a delay today.

a)

is usually arriving

b)

doesn't usually arrive

c)

isn't usually arriving

d)

arrives usually

63.

"What's wrong?"

"The lady ___ has just walked into the cafe!"

a)

about we're gossiping

b)

that we're gossiping about

c)

whom about we're gossiping

d)

about who we're gossiping

64.

"Do you share the chores in your house?"

"Yes, I make the beds ___ and he does the washing up after breakfast."

a)

all the time

b)

at the moment

c)

every day

d)

this morning

65.

"How many horses ____?"

"She got three."

a)

your aunt owns

b)

is your aunt owning

c)

does your aunt own

d)

your aunt is owning

66.

Jeannie, ___ is from a single-parent family.

a)

that is my best friend

b)

who is my best friend

c)

is my best friend

d)

which is my best friend

67.

That's the hotel ___ my uncle works

a)

when

b)

that

c)

which

d)

where

68.

I can't believe my eyes! Shahril ___ the washing up!

a)

does

b)

is doing

c)

is always doing

d)

always does

69.

I don't know the reason ___ Anita and Sofia were arguing

a)

why

b)

which

c)

when

d)

who

70.

Mr. Abdul, ___ daughter is in my class, teaches English

a)

who's

b)

whose

c)

whom

d)

who

71.

"___ with your grandparents for long this school holiday?"

"No. Just until we move into our new house."

a)

Are you always staying

b)

Do you stay

c)

Do you often stay

d)

Are you staying

72.

I'll be able to come to the party on Saturday because I ___ after all

a)

am going away

b)

don't go away

c)

am not going away

d)

go away

73.

"What ___?"

"Nothing really. I was just enjoying the view"

a)

you think about

b)

do you think of

c)

are you thinking about

d)

you thinking of

74.

Jessie ___ her sister, but they chat on the phone nearly every day

a)

often visits

b)

is often visiting

c)

is not often visiting

d)

doesn't often visit

75.

January was the month ____ I met my husband

a)

where

b)

when

c)

that

d)

which

76.

"That ___ delicious! What is it?"

"I'm making a chicken pie for lunch."

a)

is smelling

b)

always smell

c)

smells

d)

is always smelling

77.

Paul is the colleague ____ I like the most

a)

-

b)

why

c)

for which

d)

to whom

78.

"Have you heard from Tom?"

"Yes, we Skyped last week. It's his first trip to Madrid and he ___ a wonderful time."

a)

has got

b)

is having

c)

has

d)

often has

79.

Mr. Chan, ___ yesterday, is my son's maths teacher

a)

that I spoke to

b)

whom I spoke to

c)

to who I spoke

d)

to that I spoke

80.

Meeting her relatives in Johor is something ____ Afiqah has always wanted to do

a)

that

b)

why

c)

for

d)

whom

81.

My sister and I always ____________ time to visit Grandma at the weekend.

a)

do

b)

make

82.

I cooked breakfast, so you can ____________ the washing-up.

a)

do

b)

make

83.

Sally likes to help out, so she ____________ lunch or the evening meal on Saturdays.

a)

does

b)

makes

84.

We can't believe it. My brother offered to ____________ the laundry while we were at the supermarket!

a)

do

b)

make

85.

After I ____________ the beds, I'll sweep the floor.

a)

do

b)

make

86.

If Fran ____________ chores around the house, her parents give her pocket money.

a)

does

b)

makes

87.

Mum and Dad ____________ the housework at the weekend because they are both at work during the week.

a)

do

b)

make

88.

Don't ____________ trouble. Go and lend a hand in the garden.

a)

do

b)

make

89.

Tom was embarrassed ___ he didn't know the answer to the question.

a)

despite

b)

therefore

c)

because

d)

although

90.

We didn't do well in the test ___ it was easy.

a)

in spite of

b)

therefore

c)

in addition

d)

although

91.

Don't think that I am happy ___ I don't complain

a)

because

b)

although

c)

on the contrary

d)

even though

92.

I enjoy watching romantic films___ my husband likes action movies.

a)

therefore

b)

whereas

c)

although

d)

since

93.

Dan didn't study for the test ___ he failed.

a)

because

b)

due to

c)

despite

d)

therefore

94.

I went out with my friends ___ I had a lot of homework.

a)

since

b)

due to

c)

despite

d)

although

95.

Dan didn't study for the test ___ he failed.

a)

because

b)

due to

c)

despite

d)

therefore

96.

He decided to buy a car ___ the high price.

a)

due to

b)

despite

c)

although

d)

consequently

97.

There was no chance in finding the missing dog. The searching team, ___, continued to search for it.

a)

because

b)

whereas

c)

however

d)

despite

98.

She was not wearing a coat ___ the cold weather.

a)

in spite of

b)

since

c)

however

d)

although

99.

Dan went out in a cold night without his coat ___ he got sick

a)

consequently

b)

since

c)

furthermore

d)

in additon

100.

She thought they were all going out ___ everybody was dressed up.

a)

although

b)

in spite of

c)

whereas

d)

since

101.

Texting while driving is dangerous; ___, it’s illegal.

a)

despite

b)

moreover

c)

since

d)

even though

102.

Fruit ___ grapes and watermelon, are very expensive nowadays

a)

concequently

b)

due to

c)

such as

d)

since

103.
What is the function of the connector?
This restaurant has some of the best chefs in the city. Moreover, the service is excellent.
a)
example
b)
contrast
c)
addition
d)
result
104.
What is the function of the connector?
Men must wear a suit to the party.  Likewise, women must dress fancy and wear a dress.
a)
contrast
b)
similarity
c)
result
d)
reason
105.
What is the function of the connector?
He passed his exams with high grades. Therefore, he has some good news to tell his parents.
a)
condition
b)
reason
c)
example
d)
result
106.
Which conjunction should you use to connect the following sentences? May loves to compete. She entered a beauty contest.
a)
and
b)
but
c)
so
d)
for
107.
What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?
a)
For, And, Nor, But, Yet, Since
b)
Finally, After, Neither, Once, Yet, Since
c)
For, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, So
d)
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
108.

Which conjunction BEST joins the following two sentences: She wanted to go to the party. Her mother said no.

a)

if

b)

and

c)

but

d)

or

109.

I don't want to come to class _____ do i want to do any work.

a)

or

b)

but

c)

because

d)

nor

110.

I am a vegetarian, _______ I don't eat any meat

a)

for

b)

so

c)

but

d)

nor

111.

He was driving too fast, __________ he missed the turn.

a)

nor

b)

or

c)

so

d)

and

112.

We gave the dog a bath, __________ we could not get him clean.

a)

or

b)

but

c)

so

d)

and

113.

The school bus driver wanted to turn right, ____ had to turn left instead.

a)

and

b)

so

c)

for

d)

but

114.

I have some __________ in New Zealand, but most of my family lives in Australia.

a)

friends

b)

relatives

c)

acquaintances

d)

peers

115.

Tim, Joe and I work for the same company, but we aren't just __________; we're also close friends.

a)

colleagues

b)

classmates

c)

housemates

d)

partners

116.

The two __________ couldn't agree on anything, so they decided to sell their business.

a)

enemies

b)

friends

c)

partners

d)

colleagues

117.

I enjoy spending time with Jim because he's always __________ and has a big smile on his face.

a)

cheerful

b)

frustrated

c)

hopeful

d)

proud

118.

Sam and Cathy were very __________ of their daughter when she graduated from university.

a)

sad

b)

ashamed

c)

proud

d)

happy

119.

Jack's classmates felt __________ when they made him cry, so they apologised.

a)

cheerful

b)

proud

c)

guilty

d)

bizarre

120.

Dad did the __________ yesterday, so now the family has clean clothes.

a)

washing-up

b)

laundry

c)

chores

d)

housework

121.

The cheese which Aunt Lee brought back from France is a bit __________.

a)

spooky

b)

filthy

c)

smelly

d)

dusty

122.

Pippa is not wearing a hat to her niece's wedding because hats are __________.

a)

personal

b)

biological

c)

miserable

d)

optional

123.

Pam's costume was very __________; everyone thought she looked exactly like a witch.

a)

realistic

b)

apologetic

c)

odd

d)

rare

124.

Ted bought new shoes when his old pair __________.

a)

fell into

b)

fell apart

c)

fell for

d)

feel out

125.

This dish is so delicious that everyone will __________.

a)

dig up

b)

pile up

c)

pile on

d)

dig in

126.

The parents __________ their small child for eating all his dinner.

a)

observed

b)

praised

c)

investigated

d)

grumbled

127.

Zara __________ a fortune when her grandmother passed away.

a)

inherited

b)

gossiped

c)

confused

d)

disappeared

128.

Is there any __________ that ghosts exist?

a)

myth

b)

power

c)

evidence

d)

effect

129.

Some people believe that mediums can communicate with __________.

a)

colleagues

b)

aliens

c)

partners

d)

spirits

130.

Sherlock Holmes is a detective with a __________ ability to solve crimes.

a)

calm

b)

remarkable

c)

ridiculous

d)

respectful

131.

The detective __________ the mystery at the end of the novel.

a)

accuses

b)

discovers

c)

solves

d)

proves

132.

The first thing to teach young children is to never talk to __________.

a)

others

b)

aliens

c)

strangers

d)

friends

133.

After his grandmother __________, he moved into her old house.

a)

dug out

b)

passed away

c)

dug in

d)

passed down

134.

Q. Complete the sentence with the present simple, present continuous, past simple or past continuous form of the verb in the bracket.


Matt (a)   (like) scary films and watches them every weekend.

135.

Q. Complete the sentence with the present simple, present continuous, past simple or past continuous form of the verb in the bracket.


'Something (a)   (smell) terrible in here! What is it?'

'Oh, sorry. It must be the rubbish bin.'

136.

Q. Complete the sentence with the present simple, present continuous, past simple or past continuous form of the verb in the bracket.


'I (a)   (have) problems with my computer. Can you look at it now?.'

137.

Q. Complete the sentence with the present simple, present continuous, past simple or past continuous form of the verb in the bracket.


Sharon (a)   (go) to a new school this spring. She's very excited.

138.

Q. Complete the sentence with the present simple, present continuous, past simple or past continuous form of the verb in the bracket.


Mum and Dad (a)   (think) you should get a job.

139.

Q. Complete the sentence with the present simple, present continuous, past simple or past continuous form of the verb in the bracket.


When Sue was six, she (a)   (walk) to school every day.

140.

Q. Complete the sentence with the present simple, present continuous, past simple or past continuous form of the verb in the bracket.


The children (a)   (sleep) when a strange noise woke them.

141.

Q. Complete the sentence with the present simple, present continuous, past simple or past continuous form of the verb in the bracket.


'I visited the haunted castle yesterday.'

'Oh, (a)   (you/see) a ghost?

142.

Q. Complete the sentence with the present simple, present continuous, past simple or past continuous form of the verb in the bracket.


Mark and Jim (a)   (decide) to go for a midnight swim because it was hot.

143.

Q. Complete the sentence with the present simple, present continuous, past simple or past continuous form of the verb in the bracket.


One of the teachers (a)   (teach) the class about cloud formation when it started raining.

144.

Q. Complete the sentence with the correct relative pronoun.


The large house, for __________ they paid a lot of money, is perfect for family get-togethers.

a)

whom

b)

where

c)

which

145.

Q. Complete the sentence with the correct relative pronoun.


Mr. and Mrs. Jones, __________ children are horrible, are actually a very nice couple.

a)

whose

b)

whom

c)

which

146.

Q. Complete the sentence with the correct relative pronoun.


Our old neighbours were very noisy. That's the reason __________ we moved house.

a)

when

b)

why

c)

where

147.

Q. Complete the sentence with the correct relative pronoun.


Our grandparents were young at a time ___________ life was hard.

a)

where

b)

when

c)

that

148.

Q. Complete the sentence with the correct relative pronoun.


I didn't like any of the people ___________ I met at James' housewarming party.

a)

that

b)

whom

c)

which

149.

Q. Complete the sentence with used to, be used to or get used to in the correct form.


I hated living in Glasgow; I never (a)   the cold, dark nights.

150.

Q. Complete the sentence with used to, be used to or get used to in the correct form.


Martin (a)   sleep with the light on when he was a child, but he doesn't now.

151.

Q. Complete the sentence with used to, be used to or get used to in the correct form.


(a)   driving on the left-hand side now, Helen?

152.

Q. Complete the sentence with used to, be used to or get used to in the correct form.


(a)   work in a castle a few years ago, James?

153.

Q. Complete the sentence with used to, be used to or get used to in the correct form.


Elisabeth is slowly (a)   her new life in Seoul.

154.

I usually take the bus to school daily. This morning, ... , I had to walk because I woke up late.

a)

but

b)

in spite of

c)

however

d)

despite

155.

Good health is important. In ... to maintain good health, it is important to eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly and get enough rest.

a)

order

b)

in spite of

c)

however

d)

despite

156.

He idled instead of spending time for his studies. .... , he obtained low scores.

a)

In order to

b)

in spite of

c)

Consequently

d)

despite

157.

I have decided to stay at home to rest ... I am feeling tired.

a)

although

b)

since

c)

in order to

d)

meanwhile

158.

He managed to complete the race ... his ankle was swollen.

a)

although

b)

since

c)

as

d)

meanwhile

159.

It is such a small shop; ... , it is beautifully decorated.

a)

although

b)

as

c)

yet

d)

consequently

160.

I go to the same school ... my siblings do.

a)

similarly

b)

as

c)

yet

d)

consequently

161.

... it took several years, my aunt eventually passed her driving test.

a)

Then

b)

Despite

c)

Although

d)

Consequently

162.

... the announcement that the results would be released at 10.00 a.m., many were anxiously waiting.

a)

Then

b)

Despite

c)

Although

d)

Consequently

163.

First, mix the flour and butter. ... add the eggs.

a)

Then

b)

Despite

c)

Although

d)

Consequently

164.

Conjunctions are _____________ that join words, phrases, and clauses.

a)

words

b)

clauses

c)

synonyms

d)

sentences

165.
What is the acronym we use to remember the 7 coordinating conjunctions?
a)
FLAPELS
b)
FANGIRL
c)
FANBOYS
d)
SYOBNAF
166.

I've just eaten dinner _____ I'm not hungry.

a)

but

b)

or

c)

yet

d)

so

167.

Sue jogs every day, _______ she wants to stay in shape.

a)

nor

b)

yet

c)

for

d)

and

168.

David is a contractor, _______ he knows the construction business.

a)

or

b)

yet

c)

so

d)

but

169.

Secretary to Boss: Do you want anything else _____ can I go home now?

a)

but

b)

for

c)

and

d)

or

170.

I love to travel _____ I hate travelling by bus.

a)

so

b)

and

c)

for

d)

but

171.

You had better hurry ____ you'll be late for work.

a)

for

b)

yet

c)

and

d)

or

172.

His two favourite sports are football _____ tennis.

a)

or

b)

and

c)

but

d)

so

173.
I went to sleep at 8:00 last night, ____ I still feel sleepy.
a)
yet
b)
so
c)
for
d)
and
174.
My cousins ________ I will go to the Upside Down Museum again this weekend.
a)
For
b)
Nor
c)
And
d)
Yet
175.
We brought money to buy souvenirs, ______ there were no souvenir shops available.
a)
Yet
b)
And
c)
So
d)
Nor
176.
Help children in times of trouble, _______ the future of the world depends on them.
a)
And
b)
But
c)
For
d)
Yet
177.
Take care of our environment, _______ that the future generations may also enjoy it.
a)
So
b)
And
c)
But
d)
Yet
178.
I have to look for another source for my research, _______ the ones I found are not reliable.
a)
For
b)
Yet
c)
And
d)
So
179.
Michael doesn't like ice cream  ____________ he's very fond of frozen yogurt.
a)
and
b)
but
c)
or
180.
It is cold outside, __________ you are not wearing a coat.
a)
yet
b)
for
c)
or
181.
We waited all day ________ the delivery of new toys did not arrive.
a)
so
b)
nor
c)
but
182.
She doesn't get good grades, __________ does she try very hard in school.
a)
nor
b)
and
c)
for
183.
Whales live in water, __________ they breathe air.
a)
for
b)
so
c)
yet
184.

There are many kinds of forests in the world, tropical rain forests are the most fascinating.

a)

There are many kinds of forests in the world, but tropical rain forests are the most fascinating.

b)

There are many kinds of forests in the world, for tropical rain forests are the most fascinating.

c)

There are many kinds of forests in the world, or tropical rain forests are the most fascinating.

d)

There are many kinds of forests in the world, so tropical rain forests are the most fascinating.

185.

In rain forests, trees form a dense canopy most of the sunlight is shut out.

a)

In rain forests, trees form a dense canopy for most of the sunlight is shut out.

b)

In rain forests, trees form a dense canopy, so most of the sunlight is shut out.

c)

In rain forests, trees form a dense canopy, for most of the sunlight is shut out.

d)

In rain forests, trees form a dense canopy so most of the sunlight is shut out.

186.

Leaves fall to the warm, damp forest floor, they decay and release nutrients.

a)

Leaves fall to the warm, and damp forest floor, they decay and release nutrients.

b)

Leaves fall to the warm, damp forest floor, and they decay and release nutrients.

c)

Leaves fall to the warm and damp forest floor, they decay and release nutrients.

d)

Leaves fall to the warm, damp forest floor and they decay and release nutrients.

187.

Animals need forests in order to live forests provide places to live and sources of nourishment.

a)

Animals need forests in order to live, or forests provide places to live and sources of nourishment.

b)

Animals need forests in order to live, but forests provide places to live and sources of nourishment.

c)

Animals need forests in order to live, for forests provide places to live and sources of nourishment.

d)

Animals need forests in order to live, so forests provide places to live and sources of nourishment.

188.

There is a carefully balanced food chain in forests this nourishes all forest creatures.

a)

There is a carefully balanced food chain in forests, for this nourishes all forest creatures.

b)

There is a carefully balanced food chain in forests, or this nourishes all forest creatures.

c)

There is a carefully balanced food chain in forests, yet this nourishes all forest creatures.

d)

There is a carefully balanced food chain in forests, so this nourishes all forest creatures.

189.

Some countries cut down rain forests they institute programs to help maintain the forest as a resource.

a)

Some countries cut down rain forests but they institute programs to help maintain the forest as a resource.

b)

Some countries cut down rain forests, for they institute programs to help maintain the forest as a resource.

c)

Some countries cut down rain forests, but they institute programs to help maintain the forest as a resource.

d)

Some countries cut down rain forests for they institute programs to help maintain the forest as a resource.

190.

Acid rain, a product of air pollution mixing with rain to develop sulfuric acid, is a threat, and it has damaged some forests.

a)

Acid rain, a product of air pollution mixing with rain to develop sulfuric acid, and is a threat, it has damaged some forests.

b)

Acid rain, and a product of air pollution mixing with rain to develop sulfuric acid, is a threat, it has damaged some forests.

c)

Acid rain, a product of air pollution, and rain to develop sulfuric acid, is a threat, it has damaged some forests.

d)

Acid rain, a product of air pollution mixing with rain to develop sulfuric acid, is a threat, and it has damaged some forests.

191.

Forests perform several vital functions for other living things they clean carbon dioxide from the air and prevent soil erosion.

a)

Forests perform several vital functions for other living things, for they clean carbon dioxide from the air and prevent soil erosion.

b)

Forests perform several vital functions for other living things they clean carbon dioxide from the air, and prevent soil erosion.

c)

Forests perform several vital functions, for other living things they clean carbon dioxide from the air and prevent soil erosion.

d)

Forests perform several vital functions for other living things, they clean carbon dioxide from the air and prevent soil erosion.

192.

People have been clearing forests for thousands of years deforestation has increased as the earth's population has increased.

a)

People have been clearing forests for thousands of years, so deforestation has increased as the earth's population has increased.

b)

People have been clearing forests for thousands of years, for deforestation has increased as the earth's population has increased.

c)

People have been clearing forests for thousands of years, yet deforestation has increased as the earth's population has increased.

d)

People have been clearing forests for thousands of years, or deforestation has increased as the earth's population has increased.

193.

In order to help save forests, governments have set aside national parks groups replace felled trees with new ones.

a)

In order to help save forests, governments have set aside national parks, so groups replace felled trees with new ones.

b)

In order to help save forests, governments have set aside national parks, for groups replace felled trees with new ones.

c)

In order to help save forests, governments have set aside national parks, but groups replace felled trees with new ones.

d)

In order to help save forests, governments have set aside national parks, and groups replace felled trees with new ones.

194.

(Vocabulary)

1. My ___ is paid at the end of each month.

a)

a. appearance

b)

b. prize

c)

c. deal

d)

d. salary

195.

2. The two boxers circled slowly around the ______.

a)

a. ring

b)

b. rink

c)

c. court

d)

d. course

196.

3. You mustn't ____ your knees as you sit up.

a)

a. pull

b)

b. push

c)

c. bend

d)

d. balance

197.

4. Take a deep breath then ____ slowly.

a)

a. pull

b)

b. breathe

c)

c. inhale

d)

d. exhale

198.

8. The doctors hope that Michael Schumacher will _______

a)

a. pull through

b)

b. pass out

c)

c. take off

d)

d. stand for

199.

13. Donovan was _____ during the match - he hurt his ankle.

a)

a. disabled

b)

b. injured

c)

c. transferred

d)

d. earned

200.

17. Fiona is _____ player - we mustn't lose her.

a)

a. an individual

b)

b. a key

c)

c. a devoted

d)

d. a big