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passages 2 units 7-9 practice

Total questions: 138

Worksheet time: 9hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Elephants are known for their ____________.

a)

feathers

b)

fur

c)

trunk

2.

The peacock has beautiful ____________.

a)

scales

b)

feathers

c)

antlers

3.

____________ you go, I will always love you.

a)

Whenever

b)

When

c)

Wherever

4.

She loves to go hiking ____________ she gets a chance.

a)

whenever

b)

when

c)

wherever

5.

____________ finishes first will receive a prize.

a)

Whoever

b)

Whomever

c)

Whatever

6.

I'll support you ____________ decision you make.

a)

whatever

b)

whoever

c)

whenever

7.

Which of the following is a physical feature of a cat?

a)
  • It has a long, thick tail.

b)
  • It has a keen sense of smell.

c)
  • It is a carnivore.

d)
  • All of the above.

8.

Which of the following sentences uses "whenever" correctly?

a)
  • I go to the park whenever I can.

b)
  • I go to the park where I can.

c)
  • I go to the park wherever I have time.

d)
  • All of the above.

9.

Which of the following sentences uses a noun clause with "whoever" correctly?

a)
  • I'll give the prize to whoever wins.

b)
  • I'll give the prize to who wants it.

c)
  • I'll give the prize to whoever I feel like giving it to.

d)
  • All of the above.

10.

Elena feels ____ the stories her granfather told her as a child will be forgotten unless she shares them with her friends.

a)

as

b)

as though

11.

Cathy has decided to give up her high-powered job and do something more personally satisfying ______

several of her friends have done.

a)

as

b)

as though

c)

the way

d)

as if

12.

Today’s kids don’t have a lot of free time, .______

we did when we were growing up, but they have many more opportunities.

a)

as

b)

as though

c)

the way

d)

as if

13.

Schools should offer music and art ______

they did when I was a student.

a)

as

b)

as though

c)

the way

d)

as if

14.

_______my aunt always says, “Make new friends, but keep your old ones.”

a)

as

b)

as though

c)

as if

15.

Some days I feel _______

time passes too quickly.

a)

as

b)

as though

c)

the way

d)

as if

16.

______my mother before me, I serve a traditional dinner on special holidays for my family to enjoy.

a)

as

b)

as though

c)

like

d)

as if

17.

I feel _____ social media is changing the way I relate to my friends.

a)

as

b)

as though

c)

the way

d)

as if

18.

Recently, I’m more curious about new things, _____ I was when I was younger.

a)

as

b)

as though

c)

the way

d)

as if

19.

These days I think many people act _____ online friends are the same as “real” friends.

a)

as

b)

as though

c)

the way

d)

as if

20.

I still make all my own clothes _____ my mother did years ago.

a)

as

b)

as though

c)

the way

d)

as if

21.

Some people my age talk _____ they think they’ll live forever!

a)

as

b)

as though

c)

the way

d)

as if

22.

Can you ___________ a coin for the vending machine?

a)

Make a change

b)

Take a change

c)

Bring a change

d)

Do a change

23.

She decided to ___________ her job and start a new career.

a)

Transform the change

b)

Switch the change

c)

Make the change

d)

Take the change

24.

The teacher explained the concept ___________ the students were five-year-olds.

a)

as if

b)

like

c)

as

d)

the way

25.

He walked ___________ he owned the place.

a)

as though

b)

like

c)

as

d)

the way

26.
  1. He acted ___________ he knew everything.

a)
  1. as if

b)
  1. as though

c)
  1. as

d)
  1. the way

27.

We have a ___________ on designer clothes this weekend.

a)

bargain

b)

deal

c)

sale

d)

discount

28.

The store offers a ___________ if you buy two or more items.

a)

bargain

b)

deal

c)

sale

d)

discount

29.
  1. The company's marketing ___________ focuses on social media advertising.

a)
  1. campaign

b)
  1. strategy

c)
  1. approach

d)
  1. technique

30.
  1. They have a ___________ where you can try the product before buying it.

a)
  1. bargain

b)
  1. deal

c)
  1. sale

d)
  1. demo

31.
  1. The store uses ___________ to attract customers.

a)
  1. commercials

b)
  1. advertisements

c)
  1. promotions

d)
  1. campaigns

32.

Finally the waiter brought...

a)

our dinner to us

b)

us our dinner

c)

us to our dinner

33.

Finally the waiter brought...

a)

our dinner to us

b)

us our dinner

c)

us to our dinner

34.

The cashier gave...

a)

my change to me

b)

me to my change

35.

They won't serve...unless you pay in advance.

a)

you your drink

b)

your drink to you

36.

I didn't have cash, so I handed...

a)

my credit card the cashier

b)

the cashier my credit card

37.

They recommend...

a)

tourists Guanacaste

b)

Guanacaste to tourists

38.

I served my son breakfast.

a)

I served breakfast to him.

b)

I served breakfast him.

c)

I served him breakfast.

39.

My friend asked...

a)

a question to me

b)

me a question

40.

I had to return the money to Sara.

a)

I had to return Sara it.

b)

I had to return it to Sara.

41.

The chef cooked burgers for my family.

a)

The chef cooked us burgers.

b)

The chef cooked burgers to us.

c)

The chef cooked burgers for us.

42.

The travel agent found a nice hotel for the couple.

a)

The travel agent found them it.

b)

The travel agent found it for them.

c)

The travel agent found them a nice hotel.

d)

The travel agent found the couple it.

e)

The travel agent found a nice hotel for them

43.

My aunt gave my sister the flowers.

a)

My aunt gave them to her.

b)

My aunt gave my sister them.

c)

My aunt gave her the flowers.

d)

My aunt gave the flowers to her.

e)

My aunt gave them to my sister.

44.

The president sold his car to my wife.

a)

The president sold it to her.

b)

The president sold her it.

c)

The president sold her his car.

d)

The president sold my wife it.

e)

The president sold it to my wife.

45.

Which adult vertebrates breathe with gills, lay eggs, change body temperature with its environment, and usually have scales or fins?

a)

amphibians

b)

mammals

c)

fish

d)

reptiles

46.

Choose the correct option

a)

Paws

b)

Hooves

c)

Feet

d)

Toes

47.

What is it?

a)

It's a leg

b)

It's a finger

c)

It's a tail

d)

N.A.

48.

Answer: What does a fish have?

a)

A fish has fur

b)

A fish has fingers

c)

A fish has hair

d)

A fish has a fin

49.
a)

Feathers

b)

Scales

c)

Fur

d)

Shell

50.

Complete: A turtle has a...

a)

tail

b)

shell

c)

leg

d)

head

51.

Answer: What are these?

a)

They're scales

b)

They're shells

c)

They're toes

d)

They're wings

52.

Look and complete: A snake has ...

a)

feet

b)

hooves

c)

scales

d)

N.A.

53.

__________ my alarm clock rings, I hit the snooze button.

a)

Wherever

b)

Whenever

54.

You can arrive ___________ you want, but try to get here before 10:00 p.m.

a)

whoever

b)

wherever

c)

whenever

d)

whatever

55.

For some reason, ______ I go with my pet snake, people get uspet.

a)

When

b)

Whenever

c)

Where

d)

Wherever

56.

Many cats will rub against their owner's legs ______ they want to show affection.

a)

when

b)

whenever

c)

where

d)

wherever

57.

Research indicates that ______ a person strokes and animal, his or her blood pressure goes down.

a)

when

b)

whenever

c)

where

d)

wherever

58.

It's been argued that trained dogs should be present ____ there are people recovering from illness.

a)

when

b)

whenever

c)

where

d)

wherever

59.

______ I grew up, it wasn't common for people to have pets in their homes.

a)

when

b)

whenever

c)

where

d)

wherever

60.

______ I got my pet, I took on a serious responsability. Being able to keep an animal healthy and fit depends on constant care and attention.

a)

when

b)

whenever

c)

where

d)

wherever

61.

I don't like people ___ don't like to listen to music.

a)

Who

b)

Which

c)

Where

d)

What

62.

___ is so cool! Let me try!

a)

Who

b)

What

c)

That

d)

Which

63.

It's hard for children ___ parents don't spend much time at home.

a)

Which

b)

Who

c)

That

d)

Whose

64.

It's so hot! I feel ___ I was in Marcaibo!

a)

As if

b)

As

c)

Like

65.

He cooks just ___ his father did.

a)

The way

b)

As if

c)

As though

66.

I'm just ___ you!

a)

As if

b)

Like

c)

As though

67.

___ I go to the beach, I have fun

a)

Whatever

b)

Whenever

c)

Whoever

68.

You can find ___ you're looking for in Traki.

a)

Whatever

b)

Whenever

69.

___ has dogs knows they're great!

a)

Whatever

b)

Whoever

c)

Whenever

70.

Is the relative pronoun required or optional?

People who play football are always tired!

a)

Required

b)

Optional

71.

Is the relative pronoun required or optional?

I know a person who is a teacher

a)

Required

b)

Optional

72.

Is the relative pronoun required or optional?

I know that you like to play basketball

a)

Required

b)

Optional

73.

Is the relative pronoun required optional?

I know that you love me

a)

Required

b)

Optional

74.

Is the relative pronoun required or optional?

She knows that I'm talking about you!

a)

Required

b)

Optional

75.

Is the relative pronoun required or optional?

He cooks something that is delicious

a)

Required

b)

Optional

76.

I don't like people ___ don't like to listen to music.

a)

Who

b)

Which

c)

Where

d)

What

77.

___ is so cool! Let me try!

a)

Who

b)

What

c)

That

d)

Which

78.

It's hard for children ___ parents don't spend much time at home.

a)

Which

b)

Who

c)

That

d)

Whose

79.

It's so hot! I feel ___ I was in Marcaibo!

a)

As if

b)

As

c)

Like

80.

He cooks just ___ his father did.

a)

The way

b)

As if

c)

As though

81.

I'm just ___ you!

a)

As if

b)

Like

c)

As though

82.

___ I go to the beach, I have fun

a)

Whatever

b)

Whenever

c)

Whoever

83.

You can find ___ you're looking for in Traki.

a)

Whatever

b)

Whenever

84.

___ has dogs knows they're great!

a)

Whatever

b)

Whoever

c)

Whenever

85.

Is the relative pronoun required or optional?

People who play football are always tired!

a)

Required

b)

Optional

86.

Is the relative pronoun required or optional?

I know a person who is a teacher

a)

Required

b)

Optional

87.

Is the relative pronoun required or optional?

I know that you like to play basketball

a)

Required

b)

Optional

88.

Is the relative pronoun required optional?

I know that you love me

a)

Required

b)

Optional

89.

Is the relative pronoun required or optional?

She knows that I'm talking about you!

a)

Required

b)

Optional

90.

Is the relative pronoun required or optional?

He cooks something that is delicious

a)

Required

b)

Optional

91.
offering to pay a particular price for an item, usually in competition with other people
a)
selling
b)
bidding
c)
purchasing
d)
acquiring 
92.
a very large building used to keep items before they go to the store and are sold to customers
a)
warehouse
b)
supermarket
c)
superstore
d)
market
93.
a company that sells items to the public in stores or online
a)
retailer
b)
wholesaler
c)
auctioneer
d)
itemiser
94.
a problem or disadvantage
a)
reduction
b)
item
c)
drawback
d)
ceasing
95.
sending an item to a customer
a)
restoring
b)
shipping
c)
availability
d)
returning
96.
If I'm not satisfied with a product, I never hesitate to return ___
a)
the store it.
b)
it to the store.
c)
to the store it.
d)
it for the store.
97.
At restaurants, my wife thinks I ask ___
a)
too many questions to the waiter.
b)
the waiter too many questions.
c)
too many questions for the waiter.
d)
to the waiter too many questions.
98.
The internet has made shopping much easier, but delivery costs ___
a)
more money to people.
b)
people more money.
c)
to people more money.
d)
more money for people.
99.
I have regrets after making an unwise purchase. I ___
a)
have buyer's remorse.
b)
am a bargain hunter.
c)
have gone window shopping.
d)
bid on an item.
100.
officially declare that you do not have any more mney and that any money owed to credit card companies, stores, or banks cannot be paid back.
a)
go bankrupt
b)
get bad credit
c)
reach a credit limit
d)
run up debts
101.
series of physical exercises
a)
workouts
b)
activities
c)
athletics
d)
gymnastics
102.
with little or no damage to the environment
a)
ethically
b)
sustainably
c)
professionally
d)
ruthlessly
103.
choose a way of doing something when other ways have not worked
a)
return to
b)
decide to
c)
resort to
d)
avoid it
104.
__considerate
a)
in-
b)
il-
c)
im-
d)
ir-
105.
__proper
a)
in-
b)
il-
c)
im-
d)
ir-
106.
__decisive
a)
in-
b)
il-
c)
im-
d)
ir-
107.
helping people by providing what they need
a)
instituting
b)
accommodating
c)
remedial 
d)
acquiring 
108.
introducing, starting up
a)
instituting
b)
accommodating
c)
remedial 
d)
acquiring 
109.
Selfish people are often ___ of others and don't care about their feelings.
a)
improper
b)
indecisive
c)
illogical
d)
inconsiderate
110.
People ___ are concerned with the effects of pesticides on the environment are buying organic produce
a)
who
b)
which
c)
whose
d)
whom
111.
Social exercise programs ___ offer fun group workouts are on the rise
a)
which
b)
(leave blank)
c)
whose
d)
what
112.
More professionals ___ managers allow it are opting to telecommute, or work from home.
a)
whose
b)
(leave blank)
c)
who
d)
that
113.
Hybrid cars are an option ___ more people are choosing
a)
what
b)
(leave blank)
c)
whom
d)
whose
114.
Some elementary schools now offer classes for children ___ they once considered too young
a)
whose
b)
whom
c)
which
d)
what
115.
Junk food advertisements are particularly effective in influencing the buying patterns of they young people to ___ they are aimed
a)
whose
b)
whom
c)
which
d)
who
116.
There are some new fitness classes ___ purpose is to provide safe exercise for the elderly
a)
whom
b)
which
c)
whose
d)
who's
117.
It is a difficult question, the answer to ___ I don't think anybody really knows.
a)
that
b)
what
c)
which
d)
it
118.
My friends and I are all apartment dwellers for ___ owning a house just isn't possible.
a)
whom
b)
which
c)
who
d)
that
119.
Young families who dream of owning a house are finding they can't afford one.
In this sentence, the relative pronoun is:
a)
required
b)
optional
120.
People are recycling many things which they would have thrown away in the past.
In this sentence, the relative pronoun is:
a)
required
b)
optional
121.
Who are some of the celebrities whose style has affected fashion or other trends.
In this sentence, the relative pronoun:
a)
is the subject of the relative clause
b)
is the object of the relative clause
c)
shows possession
122.
How have the foods that fast-food restaurants offer changed in recent years?
In this question, the relative pronoun:
a)
is the subject of the relative clause
b)
is the object of the relative clause
c)
shows possession
123.
Is it becoming more difficult for people who don't speak a foreign language fluently to get a job?
In this question, the relative pronoun:
a)
is the subject of the relative clause
b)
is the object of the relative clause
c)
shows possession
124.
having enough money to live on
a)
making ends meet
b)
being dealt a good hand
125.
sent to a particular place for work
a)
installed
b)
assigned
126.
shows that they are different
a)
defines them
b)
sets them apart
127.
Still, I feel __ something is missing.
a)
as though
b)
as
128.
It's ___ my computer is a university.
a)
the way
b)
as if
129.
Lately, I'm trying to think more positively, like I did when I was younger.
a)
as though
b)
the way
130.
My father is trying to exercise more, like his doctor advised.
a)
as if
b)
as
131.
A friend of mine is teaching me to bake bread like they do in France.
a)
as though
b)
the way
132.
anticipate change
a)
experience a change
b)
cause a change
c)
expect a change
d)
successfully deal with a change
133.
bring about change
a)
experience a change
b)
cause a change
c)
expect a change
d)
fight against a change
134.
cope with change
a)
successfully deal with a change
b)
cause a change
c)
expect a change
d)
fight against a change
135.
a high, flat piece of land
a)
mesa
b)
mountain
c)
ridge
d)
cliff
136.
exhausted and stressed
a)
unhinged
b)
half-baked
c)
frazzled
d)
energised
137.
expressing support for
a)
advocating
b)
divulging
c)
concealing
d)
announcing
138.
A way of life that is competitive, rushed, and stressful:
a)
the good life
b)
the circus
c)
the rat race
d)
timelessness