WorksheetsHSA_Full Practice
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The book ______ I borrowed from the library is very interesting.
a)
who
b)
whose
c)
which
d)
where
2.
She avoided ______ about the accident when talking to the police.
a)
mention
b)
mentioning
c)
to mention
d)
mentioned
3.
Mom and Dad ______ an argument. They're not talking to each other.
a)
must have had
b)
must have
c)
might have had
d)
might have
4.
Many companies are now producing ______ products to reduce environmental impact.
a)
dispose
b)
disposal
c)
disposable
d)
disposing
5.
The new product was not only innovative but also ______ successful in the market.
a)
commerce
b)
commercial
c)
commercially
d)
commercialization
6.
By the time Sarah graduates next year, she ______ over 30 research papers.
a)
will write
b)
will be writing
c)
will have written
d)
will have been writing
7.
If I ______ Sarah, I ______ up a new hobby.
a)
had been/ would have taken
b)
were/ would take
c)
was/ would have taken
d)
was/ would take
8.
The ______ zone is heavily polluted due to the high concentration of factories.
a)
recreational
b)
spacious
c)
industrial
d)
well-mannered
9.
After hours of ______, the jury finally reached a verdict.
a)
hesitation
b)
discussion
c)
ignorance
d)
deliberation
10.
With such a talented team and a solid strategy, the company ______ succeed in expanding its market share.
a)
is bound to
b)
is likely to
c)
might
d)
can
11.
CLOSEST meaning to: The prolonged drought severely affected crop production.
a)
heatwave
b)
flood
c)
storm
d)
earthquake
12.
CLOSEST meaning to: The company had to recall thousands of defective products.
a)
break down
b)
run out of
c)
put up with
d)
carry on
13.
OPPOSITE meaning to: His reaction to the minor inconvenience was highly exaggerated.
a)
understated
b)
overemphasized
c)
dramatic
d)
intensified
14.
OPPOSITE meaning to: The police shut down the operation after discovering it was illicit.
a)
unauthorized
b)
legal
c)
criminal
d)
forbidden
15.
Kevin: “I don’t know if I should join the new coding bootcamp. It looks difficult.”
Emma: “Come on, _______ You’ll never know unless you try!”
a)
take it easy
b)
give it a shot
c)
make it worse
d)
leave it behind
16.
David: "I didn’t get the scholarship I applied for. I feel so disappointed."
Emma: “_______”
a)
That’s unfortunate, but perhaps there’s a better opportunity waiting for you.
b)
You should give up and stop applying for scholarships.
c)
Well, at least you didn’t waste time applying for it.
d)
That’s great! You must be so happy about it.
17.
Sophia: Would it be possible for me to take next Friday off? I have a family event to attend.
Manager: “_______”
a)
I suppose so, but remember that frequent absences might affect your performance review.
b)
You’ve already taken quite a few days off recently. Are you sure this is necessary?
c)
That depends. Will you be available to handle urgent matters remotely?
d)
I see. If you can delegate your urgent tasks, I don’t see a problem with that.
18.
Olivia: "We’re analyzing market trends for emerging technology. Could you share the key
innovations your company is currently focusing on?"
Daniel: “_______”
a)
That’s not really something I can discuss. You should check our website for general
information.
b)
Why are you asking? I don’t see how this relates to your research.
c)
Certainly. Our main focus is on AI-driven automation, improving cybersecurity measures, and
enhancing user experience through data analytics.
d)
I’m not sure. We just develop whatever seems profitable at the moment.
19.
Choose A, B, C or D to make a complete dialogue for each question.
a. Of course. Our restaurant has a table available at 7 PM.
b. Hello, I’d like to book a table for two tonight at 7 PM.
c. Great! Do I need to provide any other information?
d. Just your name will be OK.
a)
b - a - c - d
b)
a - b - d - c
c)
b - c - a - d
d)
d - b - a - c
20.
Choose A, B, C or D to make a complete dialogue for each question.
a. Thank you so much! I'm not very familiar with this area.
b. Sure! Just go straight and then turn left at the first intersection.
c. Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the nearest bus stop?
d. No problem! Have a great day.
a)
a - b - c - d
b)
a - c - b - d
c)
c - b - a - d
d)
b - a - d - c
21.
Choose A, B, C or D to make a complete dialogue for each question.
a. Wow, that was an incredible performance! Your stage presence is truly remarkable.
b. Have you ever faced any challenges while pursuing your dream as a professional musician?
c. Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words. It means a lot to me.
d. Absolutely. There were times when I doubted myself, especially in the early days when I
struggled to get recognized.
e. But I kept pushing forward, knowing that music was my true calling. I believe every setback is a
lesson in disguise.
f. That’s really inspiring. Your perseverance is what makes you stand out.
a)
b-d-e-a-f-c
b)
a-c-b-d-e-f
c)
b-a-c-d-f-e
d)
a-b-d-e-f-c
22.
Choose A, B, C or D to make a complete dialogue for each question.
a. Oh, really? I was actually really nervous before going up there. My hands were shaking!
b. It really paid off! The audience loved it. What’s your next plan?
c. That was an incredible performance! You looked so confident on stage.
d. About three months. I practiced every day to make sure I wouldn’t forget the lyrics.
e. I’m thinking of joining a bigger competition next year. I want to keep improving.
f. Well, you definitely didn’t show it. How long have you been preparing for this?
a)
c-a-f-d-b-e
b)
f-c-a-d-e-b
c)
a-d-c-f-e-b
d)
c-f-a-d-b-e
23.
Choose A, B, C or D that has the CLOSEST meaning to the given sentence in each question.
Experts suggest that increasing daily physical activity may help reduce stress and improve overall
well-being.
a)
Increasing daily physical activity is certainly the best way to reduce stress and improve well-
being.
b)
Increasing daily physical activity is likely not as effective in reducing stress as other methods.
c)
Increasing daily physical activity is possibly helpful in reducing stress and improving well-
being.
d)
Increasing daily physical activity definitely has no impact on stress reduction or well-being.
24.
Choose A, B, C or D that has the CLOSEST meaning to the given sentence in each question.
Veronica broke the school rules so many times that the headmistress finally had no alternative but to
expel her.
a)
Veronica was expelled for having broken the school rules because there was no choice left to
punish her.
b)
Expelling Veronica was the only option left for the headmistress due to her repeated rule-
breaking.
c)
It was such a frequent violation of the school rules by Veronica that the headmistress couldn’t expel her.
d)
Veronica broke the school rules so occasionally that the headmistress was forced to expel her.
25.
Choose A, B, C or D that has the CLOSEST meaning to the given sentence in each question.
They disagreed on the budget plan many times, but they always reached a compromise.
a)
Frequently as they disputed over the budget plan, they always reached a compromise.
b)
As frequently as they were in dispute, they never reached a compromise.
c)
They frequently disputed over the budget plan, but they couldn’t reach a compromise.
d)
As they disputed frequently, they could not reach an agreement.
26.
Choose A, B, C or D that has the CLOSEST meaning to the given sentence in each question.
The storm was so intense that it caused widespread flooding across the city.
a)
The storm was such intense that it caused widespread flooding across the city.
b)
It was so an intense storm that it caused widespread flooding across the city.
c)
It was such an intense storm that it caused widespread flooding across the city.
d)
The storm was too intense to cause widespread flooding across the city.
27.
Choose A, B, C or D that has the CLOSEST meaning to the given pair of sentences in each question.
The road was covered in perilous ice. Numerous drivers struggled to maintain vehicular control.
a)
Despite the road being perilously coated in ice, a considerable number of drivers exhibited
exceptional control over their vehicles.
b)
The treacherously icy conditions rendered it exceedingly difficult for drivers to retain
command of their cars, resulting in multiple instances of vehicular instability.
c)
The prevalence of drivers losing control of their vehicles was a contributing factor to the road
becoming increasingly hazardous due to ice accumulation.
d)
Although the road’s icy nature posed a significant risk, no reported incidents of loss of control among drivers were documented.
28.
Choose A, B, C or D that has the CLOSEST meaning to the given pair of sentences in each question.
The defendant admitted to committing the crime. As a result, he received a reduced sentence.
a)
The defendant pleaded guilty to the crime, which led to a reduction in his sentence.
b)
Despite pleading guilty, the defendant was given the harshest punishment possible
c)
The defendant's refusal to plead guilty resulted in a lighter sentence.
d)
The defendant denied all accusations but still received a reduced sentence.
29.
Choose A, B, C or D that has the CLOSEST meaning to the given pair of sentences in each
question.
He cheated in the exam but wasn’t punished. He succeeded in avoiding punishment for his actions.
a)
If he hadn’t cheated in the exam, he wouldn’t have had to face any consequences.
b)
He got away with cheating in the exam without facing any consequences.
c)
Although he cheated in the exam, he was severely punished.
d)
He should have been punished for cheating in the exam, but he wasn't.
30.
Choose A, B, C or D that has the CLOSEST meaning to the given pair of sentences in each
question.
Many residents had to relocate from their coastal homes due to rising sea levels. This led to significant social and economic disruptions in their new communities.
a)
If the residents had not relocated from their coastal homes, they would not have faced social
and economic disruptions.
b)
The relocation of residents from their coastal homes, prompted by rising sea levels, resulted in major social and economic upheavals in their new settlements.
c)
Because of the economic and social challenges in their new communities, many residents chose to relocate from coastal areas.
d)
Despite relocating from their coastal homes, many residents did not experience significant disruptions in their new communities.
31.
Choose A, B C or D to answer each question.
You accidentally overslept and are now running late for an important meeting with a client. You estimate that you will arrive 20 minutes late. What is the best course of action?
a)
Rush to the meeting without informing anyone and apologize when you arrive.
b)
Call or message the client immediately to inform them of the delay and apologize.
c)
Skip the meeting entirely since you're already late and reschedule for another day.
d)
Blame traffic or an unexpected emergency when you arrive to avoid looking irresponsible.
32.
Choose A, B C or D to answer each question.
Jane is at a café and have been waiting for your food for 30 minutes. Other customers who ordered after you have already received their meals, but her order is still missing. When she asks the staff, they seem indifferent and do not check on her order. How would you respond in this situation if you were Jane?
a)
Excuse me, I ordered my food 30 minutes ago. Is it normal to wait this long?
b)
Why is my food taking so long? Other people ordered after me and already got their meals. This is unacceptable!
c)
I don't mean to be rude, but I feel that I'm not being treated fairly. If my order isn't ready soon, I might have to speak to the manager.
d)
Sitting silently and waiting longer without saying anything.
33.
Choose A, B C or D to answer each question.
Your manager unexpectedly resigns at a critical time when your team is working hard to convince major sponsors for an upcoming conference. How would you handle this situation to ensure the success of the sponsorship deal and the smooth execution of the conference?
a)
Step up as a temporary leader, delegate tasks efficiently, and reassure sponsors about the stability of the event.
b)
Wait for upper management to appoint a new leader and avoid making major decisions until further instructions are given.
c)
Inform the sponsors about the unexpected resignation and request to delay negotiations until a new manager is in place.
d)
Shift focus away from sponsorship discussions and prioritize finding an internal replacement for the manager before proceeding.
34.
Choose A, B C or D to answer each question.
In the final stretch of a marathon, you quickly run past the person who is in second place. What position are you in now?
a)
First place
b)
Second place
c)
Third place
d)
Fourth place
35.
Choose A, B C or D to answer each question. Tom has just checked into a luxury hotel after a long flight to prepare for an important business conference. When he opens his suitcase, he realizes it is not his. After investigation, the hotel confirms that the bellman mistakenly gave his luggage to another guest, who has already left without noticing the mistake. His suitcase contains crucial documents needed for a meeting the next day. If you were Tom, how would you handle this situation?
a)
Stay calm and immediately request the hotel to locate the guest, take full responsibility for contacting them, retrieving the luggage, and covering any necessary costs.
b)
Ask the hotel to provide the contact details of the guest who took the wrong suitcase and arrange the exchange yourself.
c)
Demand immediate compensation from the hotel for any potential losses, including providing clothes, essentials, and assistance in reprinting the crucial documents.
d)
Accept the situation, purchase necessary items, and attempt to recall and recreate the important documents for the meeting.
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