1.We made lots of friends .......... we were in Mexico
A. during
B. while
C. since
2.They blamed me for everything ....... went wrong
A. whose
B. that
3.He spoke too quickly for us to take ...... everything he said
A. in
B. on
C. to
4.They were reassured ___ the outcome ___ the elections.
A. about, in
B. by, of
5.TGS bank has entered ______ merger negotiations with Northlands bank.
A. to
B. in
C. into
D. at
6.He's really _______________, so he'd better start exercising. Otherwise, he won't be able to join us on the hiking trip next month.
A. out of shape
B. athletic
C. physically fit
D. None of the above
7.She is very keen ______ becoming a tennis star.
A. in
B. of
C. to
D. on
8.Krishna _______ Murali a cigar which he accepted immediately.
A. refused
B. given
C. offered
D. sold
9.He fell in love with her at first sight; he'd never seen ____________.
A. so beautiful
B. such a beautiful
C. so beautiful
D. such beauty
10.I know the supermarket's cheaper, but it takes me 3 buses to get there it's so _________.
A. convenient
B. convenience
C. inconvenient
D. inconvenience
11.Remember you are _____ to buy the product. Take it home and try it out for a week. If you don't like it, just return it to the store.
A. under no obligation
B. to no obligation
C. from no obligation
D. through
12.It must have rained, ______ the ground is so wet.
A. but
B. for
C. before
D. after
13.When she was 21 she _______ across the United States.
A. drive
B. drove
C. driven
D. drived
14.Do you have ___ dictionary that I can borrow?
A. a
B. an
C. the
15.When my daughter was studying abroad we emailed _____________ nearly every day. It was great to hear her.
A. us
B. each other
C. ourselves
D. to each other
16.Where do you find taxis waiting in a queue in London? (if you are lucky)!
A. taxi rank
B. taxi stop
C. taxi stand
D. taxi station
17."Have you met Tom and Lisa?" "No, I have never met ___ ."
A. its
B. the
C. them
18.Trains ___________ between London and Paris through a tunnel.
A. run
B. track
C. leave
D. send
19.Several of my gang persons were _____ by the disease.
A. attacked
B. caused
C. effected
D. affected
20.A female sheep is called a ___.
A. you
B. yew
C. ewe
21.Mexico is ______ the south of the United States.
A. in
B. at
C. to
D. within
22.She's ______________ of spiders, she can't even look at them.
A. terrify
B. terrifying
C. terrified
D. terror
23.It gets very cold ..... winter
A. on
B. at
C. in
24.I met her ____ the summer holidays.
A. on
B. in
25.I haven't seen either of them since _______ last week.
A. of
B. a
C. the
Showing posts with label English Questions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label English Questions. Show all posts
Friday, September 16, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Quiz 172 | Fun English Questions
1.The footballer was written ..... when he broke his leg, but surprised everybody when he came back
A. off
B. down
2.You are wanted ______ the phone.
A. by
B. in
C. at
D. on
3.We don’t talk _____ each other.
A. with
B. whose
C. to
D. between
4.She's _______________ about love stories, so you'd better pick up a few from the video store. She'll be unhappy if you don't.
A. crazy
B. fond
C. tired
D. None of the above
5.He didn't receive any money from his parents, so he had to work himself ___________ school
A. on
B. through
C. by
D. None of the above
6.He looked ___ his friends for advice.
A. to
B. on
7.If you say, 'He's as clever as his sister,' what do you mean? The possible answers were:
A. He is less clever than her.
B. She is more intelligent than him.
C. He is more intelligent than her.
D. Both of them are equally clever.
8.It didn't take long for the rumour to get ........
A. around
B. in
C. on
9.Greenco supermarket has been placing big orders _________ local producers. This means many of their products travel fewer miles and that's good for the environment.
A. with
B. to
C. for
10.I think tonight I'll skip dinner, I'm _____ full from lunch.
A. Still
B. Already
C. Just
D. Forever
11.I have two bikes. ______ is made in USA, ______ is made in China.
A. one ---- another
B. The other --- one
C. One --- the other
D. One --- the others
12.Which one is the odd one out? "Last year, India's population __________ by over 20%".
A. increased
B. rose
C. went up
D. fell
13.On my way here a dog ran into the road and I had to _____________ to avoid it.
A. swerve
B. jump
C. crash
D. skid
14.The hotel ________________ a free breakfast in the morning, which is great for hotel guests.
A. provides
B. charges
C. serves
D. None
15.When I was a kid, I hated sharing my bedroom, I always wanted my _____ room.
A. personal
B. particular
C. own
D. private
16.Who moved the papers ...... I left on my desk?
A. who
B. whom
C. that
17.It seems that our investment is _____ , so I'll need to fly to our headquarters to discuss the situation.
A. in risk
B. to risk
C. from risk
D. at risk
18.She _________________ goes running before she goes to work, so if she doesn't go today, that would be unusual.
A. sometimes
B. generally
C. rarely
D. None of the above
19.It's important to do the homework the teacher gives you. If you don't, you'll _______________.
A. fall behind it
B. fall
C. behind fall
D. fall behind
20.The man with ________ you were seen was involved in a very serious robbery
A. WHO
B. WHO'S
C. WHOM
D. WHOSE
21.When I was a boy we were made _________ correct school uniform at all times!
A. wear
B. to wear
C. wearing
22.We went to see the play. I didn't like it at all. In fact, ______ of us did.
A. either
B. nobody
C. any
D. none
23.In Britain, guarding a royal residence is known among the soldiers as ___________.
A. Deer Duty
B. Elk Duty
C. Stag Duty
D. Moose Duty
25.She's always talking __ the phone.
A. in
B. on
C. at
A. off
B. down
2.You are wanted ______ the phone.
A. by
B. in
C. at
D. on
3.We don’t talk _____ each other.
A. with
B. whose
C. to
D. between
4.She's _______________ about love stories, so you'd better pick up a few from the video store. She'll be unhappy if you don't.
A. crazy
B. fond
C. tired
D. None of the above
5.He didn't receive any money from his parents, so he had to work himself ___________ school
A. on
B. through
C. by
D. None of the above
6.He looked ___ his friends for advice.
A. to
B. on
7.If you say, 'He's as clever as his sister,' what do you mean? The possible answers were:
A. He is less clever than her.
B. She is more intelligent than him.
C. He is more intelligent than her.
D. Both of them are equally clever.
8.It didn't take long for the rumour to get ........
A. around
B. in
C. on
9.Greenco supermarket has been placing big orders _________ local producers. This means many of their products travel fewer miles and that's good for the environment.
A. with
B. to
C. for
10.I think tonight I'll skip dinner, I'm _____ full from lunch.
A. Still
B. Already
C. Just
D. Forever
11.I have two bikes. ______ is made in USA, ______ is made in China.
A. one ---- another
B. The other --- one
C. One --- the other
D. One --- the others
12.Which one is the odd one out? "Last year, India's population __________ by over 20%".
A. increased
B. rose
C. went up
D. fell
13.On my way here a dog ran into the road and I had to _____________ to avoid it.
A. swerve
B. jump
C. crash
D. skid
14.The hotel ________________ a free breakfast in the morning, which is great for hotel guests.
A. provides
B. charges
C. serves
D. None
15.When I was a kid, I hated sharing my bedroom, I always wanted my _____ room.
A. personal
B. particular
C. own
D. private
16.Who moved the papers ...... I left on my desk?
A. who
B. whom
C. that
17.It seems that our investment is _____ , so I'll need to fly to our headquarters to discuss the situation.
A. in risk
B. to risk
C. from risk
D. at risk
18.She _________________ goes running before she goes to work, so if she doesn't go today, that would be unusual.
A. sometimes
B. generally
C. rarely
D. None of the above
19.It's important to do the homework the teacher gives you. If you don't, you'll _______________.
A. fall behind it
B. fall
C. behind fall
D. fall behind
20.The man with ________ you were seen was involved in a very serious robbery
A. WHO
B. WHO'S
C. WHOM
D. WHOSE
21.When I was a boy we were made _________ correct school uniform at all times!
A. wear
B. to wear
C. wearing
22.We went to see the play. I didn't like it at all. In fact, ______ of us did.
A. either
B. nobody
C. any
D. none
23.In Britain, guarding a royal residence is known among the soldiers as ___________.
A. Deer Duty
B. Elk Duty
C. Stag Duty
D. Moose Duty
25.She's always talking __ the phone.
A. in
B. on
C. at
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Quiz 168 | English Questions
1.What a waste of money! What did you buy that _______?
A. for
B. to
C. at
D. about
2.He'll give you a call as soon as he __________.
A. will arrive
B. arrives
C. is arriving
3.I can't find ___ pencil. Can I use ___ , Mary?
A. yours ,my
B. mine, your
C. my, yours
4.So, what is your ________________ at college? Someone told me you were studying computer science or something like that.
A. class
B. major
C. teacher
D. None of the above
5.Why don't we sit outside on the ______________ and enjoy the stars tonight?
A. chair
B. porch
C. sofa
D. None of the above
6.Unfortunately, I might have to leave for Boston _____.
A. for short notice
B. to short notice
C. under short notice
D. at short notice
7.It's important to get your _____ settled immediately when you arrive in a new town.
A. studio
B. accommodation
C. landlord
8.A man "after my own heart" means ___.
A. liking the same things as me
B. looks like me
C. follows me
9.Look- someone ....... their handbag in the room .
A. left
B. has left
10.More people have heart attacks ..... Monday morning than at any other time
A. on
B. in
C. at
11.I have known him ______ his childhood.
A. during
B. from
C. for
D. since
12.I was eager to know _______ the Police found the thief.
A. why
B. that
C. when
D. how
13.Lleyton Hewitt was _________ in the first round of the 2003 Wimbledon tennis championship.
A. dropped out
B. knocked out
C. kicked off
D. sent off
14.A huge __________________ rolled in front of rental car as we were driving through the canyon. We were lucky it didn't hit us.
A. pebble
B. marble
C. boulder
D. None
15.Freshers' week is a great opportunity to ________ university life.
A. settle into
B. set in
C. settle down
D. sit down
16.What did she just ____?
A. say
B. tell
C. said
D. told
17.I'll ____ the letter with me and post it while I'm out.
A. bring
B. fetch
C. take
18.The doctor had to write ...... a full report on the incident
A. out
B. in
19.Calculating your tax bill is very difficult; I can never work it .......
A. off
B. out
20.I'll be taking my holiday ___ Christmas this year.
A. by
B. at
C. on
21.I bought some paint and put on old clothes to... ?
A. have the house decorated
B. the house needs decorating
C. decorate the house
D. decorated the house
22.I want to lose weight so I've decided to cut __________ cakes and biscuits.
A. up
B. off
C. short
D. out
23.She didn't have to tell my brother that she didn't love him. He ____________ through her actions.
A. made a drawing
B. got the picture
C. bought the painting
D. None
24.This math class is very _______________, so I need to buy a good calculator to be able to do the homework. I'll have to spend at least two hours a night to do the assignments.
A. boring
B. easy
C. demanding
D. None
25.What do we call it when you dress up in a costume to go to a party?
A. A dressing-up party
B. Dress-down day
C. A dresser
D. A fancy dress party
A. for
B. to
C. at
D. about
2.He'll give you a call as soon as he __________.
A. will arrive
B. arrives
C. is arriving
3.I can't find ___ pencil. Can I use ___ , Mary?
A. yours ,my
B. mine, your
C. my, yours
4.So, what is your ________________ at college? Someone told me you were studying computer science or something like that.
A. class
B. major
C. teacher
D. None of the above
5.Why don't we sit outside on the ______________ and enjoy the stars tonight?
A. chair
B. porch
C. sofa
D. None of the above
6.Unfortunately, I might have to leave for Boston _____.
A. for short notice
B. to short notice
C. under short notice
D. at short notice
7.It's important to get your _____ settled immediately when you arrive in a new town.
A. studio
B. accommodation
C. landlord
8.A man "after my own heart" means ___.
A. liking the same things as me
B. looks like me
C. follows me
9.Look- someone ....... their handbag in the room .
A. left
B. has left
10.More people have heart attacks ..... Monday morning than at any other time
A. on
B. in
C. at
11.I have known him ______ his childhood.
A. during
B. from
C. for
D. since
12.I was eager to know _______ the Police found the thief.
A. why
B. that
C. when
D. how
13.Lleyton Hewitt was _________ in the first round of the 2003 Wimbledon tennis championship.
A. dropped out
B. knocked out
C. kicked off
D. sent off
14.A huge __________________ rolled in front of rental car as we were driving through the canyon. We were lucky it didn't hit us.
A. pebble
B. marble
C. boulder
D. None
15.Freshers' week is a great opportunity to ________ university life.
A. settle into
B. set in
C. settle down
D. sit down
16.What did she just ____?
A. say
B. tell
C. said
D. told
17.I'll ____ the letter with me and post it while I'm out.
A. bring
B. fetch
C. take
18.The doctor had to write ...... a full report on the incident
A. out
B. in
19.Calculating your tax bill is very difficult; I can never work it .......
A. off
B. out
20.I'll be taking my holiday ___ Christmas this year.
A. by
B. at
C. on
21.I bought some paint and put on old clothes to... ?
A. have the house decorated
B. the house needs decorating
C. decorate the house
D. decorated the house
22.I want to lose weight so I've decided to cut __________ cakes and biscuits.
A. up
B. off
C. short
D. out
23.She didn't have to tell my brother that she didn't love him. He ____________ through her actions.
A. made a drawing
B. got the picture
C. bought the painting
D. None
24.This math class is very _______________, so I need to buy a good calculator to be able to do the homework. I'll have to spend at least two hours a night to do the assignments.
A. boring
B. easy
C. demanding
D. None
25.What do we call it when you dress up in a costume to go to a party?
A. A dressing-up party
B. Dress-down day
C. A dresser
D. A fancy dress party
Friday, September 9, 2011
Quiz 146 English Questions
1.Which use of 'so' is NOT correct? "That was _______ ."
A. So tasty
B. So delicious
C. So a lovely meal
D. So mouth-watering
2.If you work _____, it's best to get a place that's not too far away.
A. at home
B. downtown
C. outdoors
3."I can speak six languages fluently". He ____
A. suggested
B. boasted
C. proposed
4.The police are _____ the house in case the criminals come back.
A. Looking at
B. watching
5.Why don't you accompany me ____ the market?
A. to
B. on
C. by
6.The painter creates an illusion of _________ by making objects smaller and less clear as they go into the distance.
A. proportion
B. composition
C. perspective
D. medium
7.Let me ______________ to see if we have any rooms available.
A. view
B. test
C. check
D. None of the above
8.Because there were many long words which I ___ understand.
A. couldn't
B. can't
C. aren't able to
9.He caught the thief by ______ arm.
A. his
B. a
C. the
D. an
10.The more we looked at the picture, _________ we liked it.
A. The less
B. The best
C. The most
D. Better
11.If you __________ to follow me, I'll show you to your table.
A. like
B. will like
C. are like
D. would like
12.In that case, there is nothing you can do_______than wait.
A. more
B. other
C. better
D. any
13.Virtuous is to integrity as ignominious is to _______.
A. disgrace
B. shameful
C. immoral
D. sin
14.Let's hurry and get ____________ the train.
A. down
B. on
C. up
D. None of the above
15.The bookstore is just ___ the corner.
A. around
B. across
C. over
16.I've got a new girlfriend! I've been ________ with her for about a month.
A. going on
B. going out
C. getting on
D. getting out
17.I've been given a really exciting __________ to go and study in China.
A. opportunity
B. chance
C. possibility
D. probability
18.The exam will start at 3 o’clock _______, so don’t be late!
A. on the dot
B. sharp
C. or thereabouts
D. exactly
19.Even the most ________ rose has thorns.
A. Ugly
B. Tempting
C. Weathered
D. Beautiful
20.He walked 10 miles that day. He never thought he was able to walk ______ far.
A. such
B. that
C. so
D. Both B and C
21.Vinitha ___ me of a girl I used to know.
A. recollects
B. reminds
C. remembers
22.The bookstore is just ___ the corner.
A. around
B. across
C. over
D. opposite
23.May I ask you ___ question?
A. A
B. An
C. The
D. Nothing
24.The increase in the number of cars on the road has resulted ________ more and more traffic jams.
A. in
B. to
C. at
25.We are leaving ___ Paris next Saturday.
A. to
B. for
A. So tasty
B. So delicious
C. So a lovely meal
D. So mouth-watering
2.If you work _____, it's best to get a place that's not too far away.
A. at home
B. downtown
C. outdoors
3."I can speak six languages fluently". He ____
A. suggested
B. boasted
C. proposed
4.The police are _____ the house in case the criminals come back.
A. Looking at
B. watching
5.Why don't you accompany me ____ the market?
A. to
B. on
C. by
6.The painter creates an illusion of _________ by making objects smaller and less clear as they go into the distance.
A. proportion
B. composition
C. perspective
D. medium
7.Let me ______________ to see if we have any rooms available.
A. view
B. test
C. check
D. None of the above
8.Because there were many long words which I ___ understand.
A. couldn't
B. can't
C. aren't able to
9.He caught the thief by ______ arm.
A. his
B. a
C. the
D. an
10.The more we looked at the picture, _________ we liked it.
A. The less
B. The best
C. The most
D. Better
11.If you __________ to follow me, I'll show you to your table.
A. like
B. will like
C. are like
D. would like
12.In that case, there is nothing you can do_______than wait.
A. more
B. other
C. better
D. any
13.Virtuous is to integrity as ignominious is to _______.
A. disgrace
B. shameful
C. immoral
D. sin
14.Let's hurry and get ____________ the train.
A. down
B. on
C. up
D. None of the above
15.The bookstore is just ___ the corner.
A. around
B. across
C. over
16.I've got a new girlfriend! I've been ________ with her for about a month.
A. going on
B. going out
C. getting on
D. getting out
17.I've been given a really exciting __________ to go and study in China.
A. opportunity
B. chance
C. possibility
D. probability
18.The exam will start at 3 o’clock _______, so don’t be late!
A. on the dot
B. sharp
C. or thereabouts
D. exactly
19.Even the most ________ rose has thorns.
A. Ugly
B. Tempting
C. Weathered
D. Beautiful
20.He walked 10 miles that day. He never thought he was able to walk ______ far.
A. such
B. that
C. so
D. Both B and C
21.Vinitha ___ me of a girl I used to know.
A. recollects
B. reminds
C. remembers
22.The bookstore is just ___ the corner.
A. around
B. across
C. over
D. opposite
23.May I ask you ___ question?
A. A
B. An
C. The
D. Nothing
24.The increase in the number of cars on the road has resulted ________ more and more traffic jams.
A. in
B. to
C. at
25.We are leaving ___ Paris next Saturday.
A. to
B. for
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Quiz 142 English Grammar Questions
1.You will have to remember that, _____ John, no one wants to work on this problem.
A. apart to
B. apart from
C. apart
D. apart of
2.We listen to ______ English CD.
A. a
B. an
C. the
3.If you hire a car in Japan, don't forget to drive _________ - it's the same as the UK!
A. in the left
B. at the left
C. on the left
4.I waited ages for the bus; one _________ came an hour later!
A. generally
B. presumably
C. eventually
5.Make sure you close all the windows ___ it starts to rain.
A. after
B. before
C. for
6.We have plenty of money and workers; ___, we hope to finish the house remodeling soon.
A. nevertheless
B. unless
C. thus
7.Yesterday I ______ swimming with my younger brother.
A. go
B. gone
C. went
8.'I saw him the other day' means I saw him ______.
A. Yesterday
B. A few days ago
C. Several weeks ago
9.I'll make sure your instructions are followed _____.
A. at once
B. to once
C. from once
D. in once
10.It's so hot! I need to find some _____.
A. shadow
B. shade
11.It ____ to me that she was incurable.
A. flashed
B. suggested
C. occurred
12.A: 'I've got a sportscar B: ' Really? How long _______
A. have you had it?
B. did you have it?
C. have you been having it?
D. do you have it?
13.I was brought ....... in the North .
A. down
B. up
C. off
14.Please keep quiet ......... the performance
A. during
B. by
C. in
15.She was angry because the pupil talked ____ to her when she told him off.
A. down
B. back
C. up
16."I can't come out tonight, I have to ________ my essay tomorrow morning and I've only just started it!"
A. hand in
B. hand out
C. submit
17.He lives in Tokyo now, ___________ .
A. lives he?
B. doesn't he?
C. does he?
D. he does?
18.Suspects can only be questioned _____ the police for a limited time if they haven't been charged.
A. by
B. for
C. from
19.Please be careful when you wrap this glass doll. It's very ___________, and it can break very easily.
A. soft
B. careful
C. fragile
D. None of the above
20.How can they be going out?! Jane has nothing _____ Peter.
A. in common
B. in common to
C. in common of
D. in common with
21.There were ____ people at the game than expected.
A. most
B. more
C. many
22.Did you know __________ name for a pet dog in Poland is 'Burek'? It describes the dog's colour as being 'brown-ish' (not exactly brown).
A. most popular
B. popularist
C. the most popular
23.Banks frequently _________ international trade.
A. finance
B. financial
C. pay for
24.The ____ key to passing a test is studying.
A. principal
B. prince
C. principle
25.Look for a place near your house, and check out ___ exercise instructors and personal trainers.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article is needed
A. apart to
B. apart from
C. apart
D. apart of
2.We listen to ______ English CD.
A. a
B. an
C. the
3.If you hire a car in Japan, don't forget to drive _________ - it's the same as the UK!
A. in the left
B. at the left
C. on the left
4.I waited ages for the bus; one _________ came an hour later!
A. generally
B. presumably
C. eventually
5.Make sure you close all the windows ___ it starts to rain.
A. after
B. before
C. for
6.We have plenty of money and workers; ___, we hope to finish the house remodeling soon.
A. nevertheless
B. unless
C. thus
7.Yesterday I ______ swimming with my younger brother.
A. go
B. gone
C. went
8.'I saw him the other day' means I saw him ______.
A. Yesterday
B. A few days ago
C. Several weeks ago
9.I'll make sure your instructions are followed _____.
A. at once
B. to once
C. from once
D. in once
10.It's so hot! I need to find some _____.
A. shadow
B. shade
11.It ____ to me that she was incurable.
A. flashed
B. suggested
C. occurred
12.A: 'I've got a sportscar B: ' Really? How long _______
A. have you had it?
B. did you have it?
C. have you been having it?
D. do you have it?
13.I was brought ....... in the North .
A. down
B. up
C. off
14.Please keep quiet ......... the performance
A. during
B. by
C. in
15.She was angry because the pupil talked ____ to her when she told him off.
A. down
B. back
C. up
16."I can't come out tonight, I have to ________ my essay tomorrow morning and I've only just started it!"
A. hand in
B. hand out
C. submit
17.He lives in Tokyo now, ___________ .
A. lives he?
B. doesn't he?
C. does he?
D. he does?
18.Suspects can only be questioned _____ the police for a limited time if they haven't been charged.
A. by
B. for
C. from
19.Please be careful when you wrap this glass doll. It's very ___________, and it can break very easily.
A. soft
B. careful
C. fragile
D. None of the above
20.How can they be going out?! Jane has nothing _____ Peter.
A. in common
B. in common to
C. in common of
D. in common with
21.There were ____ people at the game than expected.
A. most
B. more
C. many
22.Did you know __________ name for a pet dog in Poland is 'Burek'? It describes the dog's colour as being 'brown-ish' (not exactly brown).
A. most popular
B. popularist
C. the most popular
23.Banks frequently _________ international trade.
A. finance
B. financial
C. pay for
24.The ____ key to passing a test is studying.
A. principal
B. prince
C. principle
25.Look for a place near your house, and check out ___ exercise instructors and personal trainers.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article is needed
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Quiz 138 English Grammatical Questions
1.'She _________ after a long and courageous battle against cancer'
A. dead
B. die
C. death
D. died
2.She was born ..... Christmas Eve
A. on
B. at
C. in
3.Companies can try to reduce how much they spend, but some __________ are fixed, e.g. rent and energy costs.
A. expenses
B. outgoings
C. overheads
4.If I _____ you, I'd wait until the crowds die down at that new movie.
A. Was
B. Were
C. Thought of
D. Am
5.Gravity is the force that attracts objects in space ___ each other.
A. after
B. between
C. toward
6.Did you know one of the _________ ape-men ever found was discovered in Indonesia he lived over 500 000 years ago!
A. most early
B. more early
C. earliest
D. earlyest
7.You can't wear those trousers! They are _____.
A. creased
B. crinkled
8."She was chary of the risks involved with such an investment". Chary means ?
A. scorched
B. seated
C. rough
D. cautious
9.Have you seen the paper today? Train ________ are going up again, and they're so expensive as it is!!!
A. fees
B. prices
C. fares
D. tickets
10.Coins are considered as __________ sources.
A. inscriptions
B. Literacy sources
C. Medieval Sources
D. Archaeological sources
11.He always has a lot of things to worry _________.
A. with
B. about
C. for
D. from
12.John introduced _________.
A. him to she
B. him to his
C. him to her
D. her to he
13.Make sure you can _____ an apartment before you sign the lease.
A. permit
B. allow
C. afford
14."He didn't bat an eye" means the same as ___.
A. he didn't show surprise
B. he wasn't happy
C. he didn't see
15.I didn't bother to confirm it because they said we ______ once we'd got the tickets.
A. didn't need
B. didn't need to
C. needn't have
16.It took the actors four _________ before the director was happy with the shot.
A. efforts
B. tries
C. times
D. takes
17.If you're learning English, I'd urge __________ a good dictionary.
A. buy
B. to buy
C. you buy
D. you to buy
18.U.F.O stands for 'unidentified flying object', but what's another name for this type of spaceship.
A. Flying saucer
B. Flying plate
C. Flying cup
19.I've ______ these new shoes; do you like them?
A. buy
B. bought
C. buyed
20.hair is to stubble as potatoes are to ___ .
A. french fries
B. sweet potatoes
C. potato skins
21.Would you like anything _________ madam?
A. more
B. plus
C. extra
D. else
22.Have you been on that roller coaster over there? It's absolutely ________!
A. scary
B. frightening
C. terrifying
D. afraiding
23.He sat in the corner, _______ with anger about the treatment he received from his boss.
A. washing
B. boiling
C. simmering
D. peeling
24.Don't worry about the stereo. It's still _____ so we can get it fixed.
A. under guarantee
B. with guarantee
C. to guarantee
D. over guarantee
25.They _____ his passport on entering the country.
A. controlled
B. inspected
A. dead
B. die
C. death
D. died
2.She was born ..... Christmas Eve
A. on
B. at
C. in
3.Companies can try to reduce how much they spend, but some __________ are fixed, e.g. rent and energy costs.
A. expenses
B. outgoings
C. overheads
4.If I _____ you, I'd wait until the crowds die down at that new movie.
A. Was
B. Were
C. Thought of
D. Am
5.Gravity is the force that attracts objects in space ___ each other.
A. after
B. between
C. toward
6.Did you know one of the _________ ape-men ever found was discovered in Indonesia he lived over 500 000 years ago!
A. most early
B. more early
C. earliest
D. earlyest
7.You can't wear those trousers! They are _____.
A. creased
B. crinkled
8."She was chary of the risks involved with such an investment". Chary means ?
A. scorched
B. seated
C. rough
D. cautious
9.Have you seen the paper today? Train ________ are going up again, and they're so expensive as it is!!!
A. fees
B. prices
C. fares
D. tickets
10.Coins are considered as __________ sources.
A. inscriptions
B. Literacy sources
C. Medieval Sources
D. Archaeological sources
11.He always has a lot of things to worry _________.
A. with
B. about
C. for
D. from
12.John introduced _________.
A. him to she
B. him to his
C. him to her
D. her to he
13.Make sure you can _____ an apartment before you sign the lease.
A. permit
B. allow
C. afford
14."He didn't bat an eye" means the same as ___.
A. he didn't show surprise
B. he wasn't happy
C. he didn't see
15.I didn't bother to confirm it because they said we ______ once we'd got the tickets.
A. didn't need
B. didn't need to
C. needn't have
16.It took the actors four _________ before the director was happy with the shot.
A. efforts
B. tries
C. times
D. takes
17.If you're learning English, I'd urge __________ a good dictionary.
A. buy
B. to buy
C. you buy
D. you to buy
18.U.F.O stands for 'unidentified flying object', but what's another name for this type of spaceship.
A. Flying saucer
B. Flying plate
C. Flying cup
19.I've ______ these new shoes; do you like them?
A. buy
B. bought
C. buyed
20.hair is to stubble as potatoes are to ___ .
A. french fries
B. sweet potatoes
C. potato skins
21.Would you like anything _________ madam?
A. more
B. plus
C. extra
D. else
22.Have you been on that roller coaster over there? It's absolutely ________!
A. scary
B. frightening
C. terrifying
D. afraiding
23.He sat in the corner, _______ with anger about the treatment he received from his boss.
A. washing
B. boiling
C. simmering
D. peeling
24.Don't worry about the stereo. It's still _____ so we can get it fixed.
A. under guarantee
B. with guarantee
C. to guarantee
D. over guarantee
25.They _____ his passport on entering the country.
A. controlled
B. inspected
Monday, September 5, 2011
Quiz 130 | English Grammar For Bank Exam
1.Greenco supermarket has been placing big orders _________ local producers. This means many of their products travel fewer miles and that's good for the environment.
A. with
B. to
C. for
D. at
2.My boyfriend ________ with me last night because he said he didn't love me anymore.
A. broke up
B. broke out
C. broke down
D. broke through
3.Would you like to live ___ the moon?
A. at
B. in
C. on
4.To not punish someone for their crime is to ___.
A. give them over
B. put them away
C. let them off
5.If we say, 'the newspapers are __________ a certain event', it means they are reporting the news about it.
A. publishing
B. editing
C. covering
D. printing
6.I'll see you ..... ten o' clock
A. at
B. on
C. in
7.If I were you, I ______ that.
A. wouldn't do
B. wouldn't have done
C. Either could be used here
8.My grandad _________ has a little sleep after lunch.
A. eventually
B. generally
C. hopefully
9.His ___ to understand the problem surprised me. (fail)
A. fail
B. failure
C. failing
10.Kate's reading is better than _________ in the class.
A. anyone's
B. anyone elses'
C. any other one
D. anyone else's
11.As a waiter, I get tired ______ the whole day.
A. of the stand
B. with standing
C. to stand
D. from standing
12.He __________ that he had been involved in any crimes.
A. denied
B. admitted
C. confessed
D. responded
13.The ___________ was broken when one of the armies started shooting again.
A. stopfire
B. stop shooting
C. cease shooting
D. ceasefire
14.You should spend your money ___ something worthwhile.
A. with
B. on
15.Can you pronounce my name properly? I ___ if you would speak more slowly.
A. could
B. may
C. can
16.I don't want to listen to any more of your half-_______ ideas. Come back when you have some ideas that aren't impractical and stupid.
A. baked
B. peeled
B. rinsed
D. mashed
17.Which of the following is the odd one out? "Did you know, every year, Japan gets through 24 billion pairs of disposable chopsticks? That's _________ 185 pairs per person!"
A. roughly
B. precisely
C. about
D. approximately
18.We pray god _______ his mercy.
A. to
B. for
C. of
D. at
19.What's that noise? Oh, __________ the wind shaking the windows.
A. there's
B. it's
C. being
D. here`s
20._______ you have come, just stay a little longer.
A. Since
B. So
C. For
D. And
21.When I was about 7 years old, my milk teeth started to .....
A. fall down
B. fall off
C. fall out
22.Where ___________ last night?
A. you went
B. did you go
C. went you
D. have you been
23.'I like swimming in the sea, but in England it's usually ____.
A. such an icy temperature
B. so cold
C. such cold
D. so icy
24.I was to blame for everything ....... went wrong
A. what
B. that
25.She took ..... drink after her husband died
A. down
B. to
c. in
A. with
B. to
C. for
D. at
2.My boyfriend ________ with me last night because he said he didn't love me anymore.
A. broke up
B. broke out
C. broke down
D. broke through
3.Would you like to live ___ the moon?
A. at
B. in
C. on
4.To not punish someone for their crime is to ___.
A. give them over
B. put them away
C. let them off
5.If we say, 'the newspapers are __________ a certain event', it means they are reporting the news about it.
A. publishing
B. editing
C. covering
D. printing
6.I'll see you ..... ten o' clock
A. at
B. on
C. in
7.If I were you, I ______ that.
A. wouldn't do
B. wouldn't have done
C. Either could be used here
8.My grandad _________ has a little sleep after lunch.
A. eventually
B. generally
C. hopefully
9.His ___ to understand the problem surprised me. (fail)
A. fail
B. failure
C. failing
10.Kate's reading is better than _________ in the class.
A. anyone's
B. anyone elses'
C. any other one
D. anyone else's
11.As a waiter, I get tired ______ the whole day.
A. of the stand
B. with standing
C. to stand
D. from standing
12.He __________ that he had been involved in any crimes.
A. denied
B. admitted
C. confessed
D. responded
13.The ___________ was broken when one of the armies started shooting again.
A. stopfire
B. stop shooting
C. cease shooting
D. ceasefire
14.You should spend your money ___ something worthwhile.
A. with
B. on
15.Can you pronounce my name properly? I ___ if you would speak more slowly.
A. could
B. may
C. can
16.I don't want to listen to any more of your half-_______ ideas. Come back when you have some ideas that aren't impractical and stupid.
A. baked
B. peeled
B. rinsed
D. mashed
17.Which of the following is the odd one out? "Did you know, every year, Japan gets through 24 billion pairs of disposable chopsticks? That's _________ 185 pairs per person!"
A. roughly
B. precisely
C. about
D. approximately
18.We pray god _______ his mercy.
A. to
B. for
C. of
D. at
19.What's that noise? Oh, __________ the wind shaking the windows.
A. there's
B. it's
C. being
D. here`s
20._______ you have come, just stay a little longer.
A. Since
B. So
C. For
D. And
21.When I was about 7 years old, my milk teeth started to .....
A. fall down
B. fall off
C. fall out
22.Where ___________ last night?
A. you went
B. did you go
C. went you
D. have you been
23.'I like swimming in the sea, but in England it's usually ____.
A. such an icy temperature
B. so cold
C. such cold
D. so icy
24.I was to blame for everything ....... went wrong
A. what
B. that
25.She took ..... drink after her husband died
A. down
B. to
c. in
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Which one of the following is the meaning of the word "Canopy".
Which one of the following is the meaning of the word "Canopy".
A. Hat
B. Treeless
C. Umbrella
A. Hat
B. Treeless
C. Umbrella
Friday, June 10, 2011
Quiz 40 | English Quiz 3
1.He's very shy and doesn't ____ you in the eye.
A. watch
B. see
C. look
2.It's been ages since we ........ from Dave .
A. have heard
B. heard
3.It took ____ an hour to get to work.
A. they
B. them
4.I can't ____ for the holidays- I need a break.
A. look forward
B. wait
5.It took me a long time to get ....... work because the traffic was terrible
A. to
B. in
C. at
6.Are you still working ..... the same design or have you finished it?
A. on
B. over
7.He invited me to stay and I'm going to take him ....... his offer
A. up
B. up on
C. upon
8.I took my hat ...... when I entered the building
A. off
B. on
C. in
9.I've seen ____ film he's made.
A. all
B. every
10.It is the first time I've had ........ bad flu since I was a child
A. so
B. such
11.Dark, heavy clouds hung ______ the city.
A. at
B. in
C. over
12.I do my work and they do ___ .
A. their
B. theirs
13.Every four years, the Olympic cauldron ___ at the opening ceremony of the Olympic games.
A. has lit
B. is lit
C. is lighting
14.A Hurricane Watch ___ for a coastal area when there is a threat of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours.
A. was issued
B. is issuing
C. is issued
D. isn't issued
15.My sister is very good ______ painting.
A. in
B. with
C. at
D. for
16.Glen studied hard at school, ___________ he failed as an actor.
A. in case of
B. in case
C. if
D. when
17.'Would you like ___________ to drink?'
A. nothing
B. everything
C. something
D. any
18.Babu is the ________ boy in his class who has secured 100 marks in English.
A. alone
B. one of
C. some
D. only
19.He didn't do the work ...... his boss got angry
A. since
B. for
C. until
20.Yesterday, she forgot to ____ her homework to school and came back upset.
A. bring
B. fetch
C. take
21.There's ____ enough space for everything.
A. no
B. not
22.Susie, who lives in Melbourne, ______ is forty.
A. who
B. on
C. she
23.If I ______ you, I would wait a while to begin investing.
A. was
B. am
C. were
24.I ___ have known when she was coming home because I didn't have a watch.
A. can't
B. couldn't
C. won't
25.They ___ sell that brand anymore.
A. doesn't
B. don't
A. watch
B. see
C. look
2.It's been ages since we ........ from Dave .
A. have heard
B. heard
3.It took ____ an hour to get to work.
A. they
B. them
4.I can't ____ for the holidays- I need a break.
A. look forward
B. wait
5.It took me a long time to get ....... work because the traffic was terrible
A. to
B. in
C. at
6.Are you still working ..... the same design or have you finished it?
A. on
B. over
7.He invited me to stay and I'm going to take him ....... his offer
A. up
B. up on
C. upon
8.I took my hat ...... when I entered the building
A. off
B. on
C. in
9.I've seen ____ film he's made.
A. all
B. every
10.It is the first time I've had ........ bad flu since I was a child
A. so
B. such
11.Dark, heavy clouds hung ______ the city.
A. at
B. in
C. over
12.I do my work and they do ___ .
A. their
B. theirs
13.Every four years, the Olympic cauldron ___ at the opening ceremony of the Olympic games.
A. has lit
B. is lit
C. is lighting
14.A Hurricane Watch ___ for a coastal area when there is a threat of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours.
A. was issued
B. is issuing
C. is issued
D. isn't issued
15.My sister is very good ______ painting.
A. in
B. with
C. at
D. for
16.Glen studied hard at school, ___________ he failed as an actor.
A. in case of
B. in case
C. if
D. when
17.'Would you like ___________ to drink?'
A. nothing
B. everything
C. something
D. any
18.Babu is the ________ boy in his class who has secured 100 marks in English.
A. alone
B. one of
C. some
D. only
19.He didn't do the work ...... his boss got angry
A. since
B. for
C. until
20.Yesterday, she forgot to ____ her homework to school and came back upset.
A. bring
B. fetch
C. take
21.There's ____ enough space for everything.
A. no
B. not
22.Susie, who lives in Melbourne, ______ is forty.
A. who
B. on
C. she
23.If I ______ you, I would wait a while to begin investing.
A. was
B. am
C. were
24.I ___ have known when she was coming home because I didn't have a watch.
A. can't
B. couldn't
C. won't
25.They ___ sell that brand anymore.
A. doesn't
B. don't
Monday, March 21, 2011
When set loose I fly away Never so cursed As when I go astray?
When set loose I fly away Never so cursed As when I go astray?
A. Fart
B. A horse
C. A bird
D. Wind
Answer : A
A. Fart
B. A horse
C. A bird
D. Wind
Answer : A
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Army officers are often sent on tours of duty, and this means living
Army officers are often sent on tours of duty, and this means living ____________.
A. in a suitcase
B. on a motorway
C. without stop
D. on the move
Answer : D
A. in a suitcase
B. on a motorway
C. without stop
D. on the move
Answer : D
Friday, March 18, 2011
When the aircraft leaves the ground it
When the aircraft leaves the ground it ___.
A. takes in
B. takes over
C. takes off
Answer : C
A. takes in
B. takes over
C. takes off
Answer : C
A good CV won't guarantee a good job, but it could help you get
A good CV won't guarantee a good job, but it could help you get
A. a discussion
B. an interview
C. a panel
D. a board
Answer : B
A. a discussion
B. an interview
C. a panel
D. a board
Answer : B
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Which 3-syllable word has a different stress pattern from the others?
Which 3-syllable word has a different stress pattern from the others?
A. cinema
B. Saturday
C. umbrella
D. manager
Answer : C
A. cinema
B. Saturday
C. umbrella
D. manager
Answer : C
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Almost any piece written in a newspaper or magazine on a particular subject can be called
Almost any piece written in a newspaper or magazine on a particular subject can be called
A. the news agenda
B. an article
C. a column
D. a page
Answer : B
A. the news agenda
B. an article
C. a column
D. a page
Answer : B
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Until I am measured I am not yet known Yet how you miss me When I have flown?
Until I am measured I am not yet known Yet how you miss me When I have flown?
A. Time
B. Wind
C. Aeroplane
Answer : A
A. Time
B. Wind
C. Aeroplane
Answer : A
Thursday, March 10, 2011
I was tired, ____ I managed to finish the work
I was tired, ____ I managed to finish the work
A. although
B. but
Answer : B
A. although
B. but
Answer : B
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Quiz 15 | English Quiz II
Question 's Set - I
1. People often put ___ her opinions.
A. in
B. out
C. down
2. Will you speak more clearly please? I ___ hardly hear you at all.
A. could
B. can
C. can't
3. Look at this advertisement Mary, it _______ there's 50% off everything at Yvonne's boutique shall we go?
A. says
B. notices
C. advises
D. Writes
4. He reminds me ___ my brother-in-law.
A. about
B. of
5. Professor lansdowne's a great speaker. Although there are 150 people listening to his ________, you feel like he's talking directly to you.
A. Presentation
B. Lecturer
C. Seminar
6. It took me ages to work ....... the answer to the question
A. up
B. out
7. It gets very cold ___ winter.
A. on
B. in
C. by
8. Have they learnt much English? I’m not sure .......... learnt much English.
A. if they have
B. whether have they
C. if have they
D. they have
9. I'm terribly sorry but Dr Rafi is out seeing patients ____ the moment.
A. in
B. at
C. on
10. Australia ___ the world's flattest continent.
A. are
B. am
C. Is
11. I walked ______ the street.
A. long
B. along
12. I find it really hard to get ........ to work until I've read the newspaper
A. down
B. on
C. through
D. up
13. Which of the following words fills the gap? After the day I've had, I need a _______ drink.
A. strong
B. heavy
C. powerful
D. sharp
14. I got a great _______ on my old car, I got £500 in part-exchange.
A. BARGAIN
B. VALUE
C. BUSINESS
D. DEAL
15. Although it contains many difficult words, I ___ read this book now.
A. may
B. could
C. can
16. I'll be glad ____ it's finished.
A. when
B. before
17. There are many ___ (thief) in the big cities.
A. thiefs
B. thieves
18. Talking about a road with too many cars, complete this sentence: 'The traffic is very ____'.
A. hard
B. heavy
C. difficult
D. uneasy
19. Nobody spoke ...... the film
A. On
B. Since
C. During
20. I think Sarah just couldn't cope with the workload of university and a young family, maybe __________ was the most sensible decision she could have made.
A. dropping off
B. dropping in
C. dropping out
21. Are you shopping for ___ health club to join so you can get in shape?
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article is needed
22. Cathy smiles a lot these days. She seems so much _______ since she met Adrian!
A. happier
B. happiest
C. happy
23. The day ...... I started work there was a disaster
A. which
B. that
C. where
24. Can you tell me how to get to ___ bank from here?
A. a
B. an
C. the
25. First you need to fill ___ the form.
A. at
B. on
C. in
Answer 's Set - I
1. People often put ___ her opinions.
A. in
B. out
C. down
2. Will you speak more clearly please? I ___ hardly hear you at all.
A. could
B. can
C. can't
3. Look at this advertisement Mary, it _______ there's 50% off everything at Yvonne's boutique shall we go?
A. says
B. notices
C. advises
D. Writes
4. He reminds me ___ my brother-in-law.
A. about
B. of
5. Professor lansdowne's a great speaker. Although there are 150 people listening to his ________, you feel like he's talking directly to you.
A. Presentation
B. Lecturer
C. Seminar
6. It took me ages to work ....... the answer to the question
A. up
B. out
7. It gets very cold ___ winter.
A. on
B. in
C. by
8. Have they learnt much English? I’m not sure .......... learnt much English.
A. if they have
B. whether have they
C. if have they
D. they have
9. I'm terribly sorry but Dr Rafi is out seeing patients ____ the moment.
A. in
B. at
C. on
10. Australia ___ the world's flattest continent.
A. are
B. am
C. Is
11. I walked ______ the street.
A. long
B. along
12. I find it really hard to get ........ to work until I've read the newspaper
A. down
B. on
C. through
D. up
13. Which of the following words fills the gap? After the day I've had, I need a _______ drink.
A. strong
B. heavy
C. powerful
D. sharp
14. I got a great _______ on my old car, I got £500 in part-exchange.
A. BARGAIN
B. VALUE
C. BUSINESS
D. DEAL
15. Although it contains many difficult words, I ___ read this book now.
A. may
B. could
C. can
16. I'll be glad ____ it's finished.
A. when
B. before
17. There are many ___ (thief) in the big cities.
A. thiefs
B. thieves
18. Talking about a road with too many cars, complete this sentence: 'The traffic is very ____'.
A. hard
B. heavy
C. difficult
D. uneasy
19. Nobody spoke ...... the film
A. On
B. Since
C. During
20. I think Sarah just couldn't cope with the workload of university and a young family, maybe __________ was the most sensible decision she could have made.
A. dropping off
B. dropping in
C. dropping out
21. Are you shopping for ___ health club to join so you can get in shape?
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article is needed
22. Cathy smiles a lot these days. She seems so much _______ since she met Adrian!
A. happier
B. happiest
C. happy
23. The day ...... I started work there was a disaster
A. which
B. that
C. where
24. Can you tell me how to get to ___ bank from here?
A. a
B. an
C. the
25. First you need to fill ___ the form.
A. at
B. on
C. in
Answer 's Set - I
| 1. | C | 2. | B | 3. | A | 4. | B | 5. | B |
| 6. | B | 7. | B | 8. | A | 9. | B | 10. | C |
| 11. | B | 12. | A | 13. | A | 14. | B | 15. | A |
| 16. | A | 17. | B | 18. | B | 19. | C | 20. | C |
| 21. | A | 22. | A | 23. | B | 24. | C | 25. | C |
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
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
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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