Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Quiz 14 | English Quiz I

Question 's Set - I

1. I look ....... on my childhood as the happiest part of my life

A. through
B. back

2. Two guys, ....... car had broken down, asked me for a lift

A. whose
B. whom
C. which

3. The Chinese Wall can be seen ___ the moon.

A. along
B. from
C. through

4. What's the name we give to the Egypt of 3000 years ago?

A.  Very old Egypt
B.  Early Egypt
C.  Ancient Egypt
D.  Antique Egypt

5. To be acquainted with is to _____?

A.  Make friends
B.  Tell somebody about something
C.  Be accompanied by
D.  Know slightly

6. The stranger asked _______ glass of water ?

A.  of
B.  for
C.  with

7. There is a bench ___ the lamp post.

A.  Beside
B.  over
C.  along

8. He was _____ devastated when his wife died.

A.  mostly
B.  totally
C.  completely
D.  utterly

9. You are always so ___, come on!

A.  Slow
B.  Slowly

10.________ his efforts, he failed.

A. because
B. in spite of
C. being
D. having

11. He UK has __________ higher education system.

A.  an overwhelming
B.  a well-respected
C.  a handy

12. But you don’t look _______ time keepers.

A.  into
B.  in
C.  at
D.  to

13. It cost ...... a lot of money

A.  so
B.  such    

14. She fits ___ an incredible amount of work each day.

A.  at
B.  on
C.  in

15. ____ park is crowded on Sundays.

A.  All
B.  Every
C.  Each
D.  Both

16. The local residents are getting ....... a petition to protest about the motorway plans

A. off
B. round
C. up

17. I wanted to stay up late, _____ I was very tired.

A. So
B. And
C. But
D. Although

18. Look in ___ locker room, workout room, and shower--everywhere should be clean.

A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article is needed

19. Of course the computer's not working. You haven't _____________!

A. plugged in
B. plugged it in
C. plugged in it
D. plugged it

20. Is there anything ___ sale at the mall this week? I don't have much money to spend.

A. for
B. on

21. Have we got any ____________ left? You'd better get another tube - just in case.

A. milk
B. wine
C. beer
D. mineral water

22. I’m afraid you can’t come in, ___________ you have to be 18.

A. you see
B. well
C. listen
D. right

23. The police _______ him for hours about the murder.

A. chopped
B. washed
C. diced
D. grilled

24. I went ____ last night.

A. there
B. their
C. they're

25. In an election people ______ the person they want to represent them.

A. referendum
B. vote for
C. candidate
D. oppose

Answer 's

1.
B
2.
A
3.
B
4.
C
5.
D
6.
B
7.
A
8.
A
9.
A
10.
B
11.
B
12.
B
13.
B
14.
C
15.
B
16.
C
17.
C
18.
C
19.
B
20.
B
21.
D
22.
A
23.
D
24.
A
25.
B




Question' s Set - II










26. To be hit by a car or bus is the same as to be ___ down.

A. cooled
B. marked
C. knocked

27. The Great Pyramid is about __________ high.

A. 144-meter
B. 144-meters
C. 144 meters
D. 144 meter

28. The bad news really got him ......

A. up
B. down
C. out

29. He works for a firm ...... produces software

A. that
B. who

30. "He got to work really, really late 'cos he missed his train". Which cause and effect word is 'cos short for?

A. due to
B. because
C. as

31. He invited that ___ lady to dinner.

A. young beautiful
B. beautiful young

32. Boris' victory surprised his ________ who disapprove of his policies and behaviour.

A. allies
B. members
C. friends
D. critics

33. If someone is continuously talking about their strong political opinions, tell them to 'get off their _____'.

A. platform
B. chair
C. altar
D. soapbox

34. In Spain, they give each other presents ..... Christmas Eve.

A. in
B. on
C. at

35. There are _________ people living here than there used to be. They've moved to other towns.

A. few
B. less
C. fewer
D. no

36. There are __________ young single people living in this town - only old people and young families.

A. no one
B. none
C. no
D. nothing

37. When I stopped __________ to Mary, she was picking some flowers in her garden.

A. speaking
B. speak
C. to speak

38. To drive off the road into a gasoline station is the same as to ___ into the gas station.

A. pull
B. get
C. let

39. He's only two but he insists on dressing ______________ in the mornings.

A. Me
B. Myself
C. Him
D. None of the above

40. A hurricane is a tropical storm with winds that ___ a constant speed of 74 miles per hour or more.

A. won't reach
B. could reach
C. have reached
D. can't reach

41. Your answer is totally ___logical; it doesn’t make any sense at all!

A. ir
B. im
C. il
D. dis

42. ______to rome.

A. Did you ever go
B. Have you ever been

43. ___ the end of a course, students usually have a party.

A. By
B. On
C. At

44. ____ that wilson treats all his employees fairly well.

A. It is aware
B. It awares
C. I am awared
D. I am aware

45. Were you _____ the job, how would you feel?

A. get
B. to get
C. getting

46. She asked us ____ on time.

A. to be
B. for being

47. How long have you worked here? I have worked in this job __________________

A. since three years
B. ago three years
C. for three years

48. Clothes will dry faster if you ___ them out well.

A. wring
B. ring

49. Nobody thought that he would be ..... a good president

A. such
B. so

50. Gaudy is to cluttered as sufficient is to _____.

A. plenty
B. appropriate

Answer : B

Answer 's Set - II


26.
C
27.
C
28.
B
29.
A
30.
B
31.
B
32.
D
33.
D
34.
B
35.
C
36.
C
37.
C
38.
A
39.
D
40.
C
41.
C
42.
B
43.
C
44.
D
45.
C
46.
A
47.
C
48.
A
49.
A
50.
B


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