Language Functions

1. Kristin : Hello, Vijaya, Happy Deepavali to you and

your family !

Vijaya : Thank you. Do come in. I'm glad you have come.

(A) To wish
(B) To request
(C) To welcome
(D) to inform

2. Keane : The race will start at 8 a.m., won't it ?

Clerk : That's right. After registration, you have to assemble at the starting line in
the field.

(A) To inform
(B) To greet
(C) To request
(D) To describe

3. Lily : Lehman fell while climbing up the rambutan tree.

Rose : I shouldn't have asked him to pluck the rambutans.

(A) To complain
(B) To regret
(C) To apologize
(D) To advise

4. Ronnie : Our team played badly, especially I.

Mat : It's all your fault. You have let the team down.

(A) To advise
(B) To blame
(C) To warn
(D) To protest

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5. David : Hello, Sam. You look worried. can I help you ?

Sam : Could you lend me twenty dollars ? I need it urgently.

(A) To inform
(B) To describe
(C) To offer
(D) To request

6. Billy : Why don't you borrow Aileen's bicycle ?

Sarah : Her bicycle has a flat tyre.

(A) To offer
(B) To explain
(C) To advise
(D) To instruct
Answers : 1A 2A 3B 4B 5D 6B

1. Joe : That remark was uncalled for.

Raymond : I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said it.

(A) To apologize
(B) To wish
(C) To blame
(D) To forgive

2. Rooney : Are we going now ?

Mother : Yes. Don't forget to lock your room.

(A) To instruct
(B) To remind
(C) To announce
(D) To inform

3. Kim : What shall we do this weekend ?

May : Why don't we go on a picnic ?

(A) To welcome
(B) To praise
(C) To suggest
(D) To advise

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 4. May Li : How dare you accuse me of cheating !

Susan : I didn't say that.

(A) To protest
(B) To complain
(C) To appeal
(D) To warn

5. Rose : Sara, may I borrow your umbrella, please ?

Sara : I'm sorry I can't lend it to you. Why don't you borrow one from Wendy ?

(A) To suggest
(B) To remind
(C) To encourage
(D) To advise

6. Charles : Gary, let's join Dark Glove's gang.

Gary : No, I will never join them.

(A) To warn
(B) To regret
(C) To refuse
(D) To apologize
Answers : 1A 2B 3C 4A 5A 6C

1. Owen : Please forgive me for being rude.

Teacher : You're forgiven.

(A) To regret
(B) To protest
(C) To encourage
(D) To forgive

2. Mother : I wonder why Sharon has not written for a long time.

Barry : Don't worry. I'm sure he is fine.

(A) To comfort
(B) To compliment
(C) To inform
(D) To remind

3. Mr. Wong : I'm donating two thousand dollars to the orphanage.

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 Miss Lee : Thank you so much !

(A) To express pity

(B) To express relief
(C) To express appreciation
(D) To express condolence

4. Prefect : No drinks will be provided on the trip.

Peter : That's not fair. We paid for food and drinks.

(A) To advise
(B) To protest
(C) To suggest
(D) To warn

5. Jenny : Should I take part in the contest ?

Chin : Of course you should.

(A) To encourage
(B) To remind
(C) To suggest
(D) To appeal

6. Daisy : The walkathon is on 20 June.

Anne : Are you going to take part ?

(A) To inform
(B) To enquire
(C) To offer
(D) To suggest
Answers : 1D 2A 3C 4B 5A 6B

1. Chairman : Are there any nominations for the post of treasurer ?

Alan : I propose Karen for the post.

(A) To agree
(B) To request
(C) To offer
(D) To propose

2. Kelvin : I've won the first prize, Mother.

Mother : That's wonderful !

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 (A) To express interest
(B) To express relief
(C) To express gratitude
(D) To express pleasure

3. Monitor : Why isn't the wastepaper basket emptied ?

Harry : It's Roy's turn today. He never does his duty.

(A) To accuse
(B) To refuse
(C) To propose
(D) to warn

4. Rosemary : I'm sorry I'm late for the meeting.

Connor : It's all right.

(A) To wish
(B) To inform
(C) To welcome
(D) To forgive

5. Peter : I'm afraid I've failed my driving test.

Jane : Don't worry, you can try again.

(A) To announce
(B) To console
(C) To remind
(D) To regret

6. Father : I'm giving you five dollars for the week.

Eng Hock : It's not enough !

(A) To advise
(B) To explain
(C) To refuse
(D) To protest

Answers : 1D 2D 3A 4D 5B 6D

1. Catherine : I won't forgive her. How can she do such a thing ?

Tim : Calm down. I'm sure she didn't mean to do it.

(A) To demand

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 (B) To pacify
(C) To claim
(D) To bargain

2. Sean : Ouch ! I stepped on a nail.

Roger : Are you all right ? Does you foot hurt ?

(A) To express fear

(B) To express displeasure
(C) To express concern
(D) To express relief

3. Dalton : I propose Bobby as our troop leader.

Tom : No. He is not a good leader.

(A) To object
(B) To confirm
(C) To brief
(D) To clarify

4. Robert : Give me all your money or I'll shoot.

Almond : Please don't kill me.

(A) To deny
(B) To claim
(C) To discourage
(D) To threaten

5. Mother : How about this dress ?

Amanda : No, I prefer the other one. This one makes me look so old.

(A) To bargain
(B) To scold
(C) To command
(D) To compare

6. Derek : I'm going to stay up to watch the football finals.

Ben : I advise you not to. You won't be able to wake up in time for school.

(A) To threaten
(B) To discourage
(C) To deny
(D) To inform
Answers : 1B 2C 3A 4D 5D 6B

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1. Daisy : She is going to America tonight.

Tom : Who cares !

(A) To express indifference

(B) To express hope
(C) To express envy
(D) To express unwillingness

2. Abdul : Can you finish your assignment by Monday ?

Tammy : I'm sure I can finish my assignment on time.

(A) To compromise
(B) To assure
(C) To hope
(D) To admire

3. Darren : Are you coming for the concert ?

Andrew : Which concert ? I don't know anything about it.

(A) To express indifference

(B) To express disgust
(C) To express ignorance
(D) To express fear

4. Sarah : I hope we will make it to the finals this year.

Jasmine : We'll all try our best.

(A) To promise
(B) To hope
(C) To console
(D) To compromise

5. Alan : Why do you look so gloomy ?

Gary : I am so sad. I feel like crying.

(A) To express shock

(B) To express anger
(C) To express preference
(D) To express unhappiness

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6. Andrew : He is the most popular boy in school.

Heather : He is ? I can't stand him at all !

(A) To express disgust

(B) To express envy
(C) To express preference
(D) To express anger
Answers : 1A 2B 3C 4B 5D 6A

1. David : I wish I had his brains. Then I wouldn't have to study so hard.

Shirley : So do I.

(A) To assure
(B) To confirm
(C) To agree
(D) To hope

2. Kerry : We won the Thomas Cup !

John : Are you sure ?

(A) To suggest
(B) To doubt
(C) To assure
(D) To hope

3. Student : I'm sorry for making so much noise in class today.

Teacher : Don't do it again.

(A) To deny
(B) To apologize
(C) To assure
(D) To hope

4. Tina : Who broke the glass ? It must be you.

(A) To blame
(B) To confirm
(C) To accept
(D) To deny

5. Hello, Ali ! Nice to see you.

(A) to introduce
(B) to inform
(C) to compliment

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 (D) to greet

6. Jacob : Well, it's getting late. I've to go now. See you tomorrow.

Don : See you.

(A) to inform
(B) to take leave
(C) to promise
(D) to offer

Answers : 1C 2B 3B 4A 5D 6B

1. Cathy : I wish I hadn't copied your essay ! Now the teacher will never trust
me again.

(A) to express anxiety

(B) to express disappointment
(C) to express regret
(D) to express dislikes

2. Steven : Rothman ! Rothman !

Rothman : Oh ! It's you. Do come in.

(A) to greet
(B) to interrupt
(C) to invite
(D) to instruct

3. Jane : I just can't stand ...

Joseph : Yes, I know ! You can't stand talkative people. Well, no one asked
you to listen.

(A) to confirm
(B) to interrupt
(C) to accept
(D) to protest

4. Sam : Could you speak a little slower, please ? I don't understand French
very well.

Jean : Of course. Sorry

(A) to demand
(B) to beg
(C) to direct
(D) to request

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 5. Man : Wow ! You're looking good !

(A) to compliment
(B) to congratulate
(C) to explain
(D) to inform

6. Student : How did I do ?

Teacher : You got 60%.

Student : Only 60% ! I expected to do better.

(A) to express disappointment

(B) to express fear
(C) to express regret
(D) to express hope

Answers : 1C 2C 3B 4D 5A 6A

1. Ashley : I'm sure Ryan took it. I saw him near at it and then, suddenly, it
wasn't there anymore.

(A) to urge
(B) to warn
(C) to offer
(D) to accuse

2. Boy : Will you marry me ?

Girl : Don't be silly. Who ever gets married at seventeen these days ?

(A) to scold
(B) to disagree
(C) to reject
(D) to criticize

3. Child : Mummy, I'm sorry I lied.

Mother : Well, don't do it again next time, alright ?

(A) to forgive
(B) to inform
(C) to request
(D) to apologize

4. Teacher : Now take out your Geography test books. I'm giving you a test.

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 Students : What ? You didn't tell us before hand ! We'll all fail !

(A) to question
(B) to protest
(C) to explain
(D) to decline

5. Bully : I'll get you for this ! Don't think you can ever get away with
this. Nobody tricks me and doesn't live to regret it !

(A) to blame
(B) to urge
(C) to threaten
(D) to protest

6. Mrs. Tan : Like me to pick you up on my way ?

Miss Lee : Thanks. That'll be nice.

(A) to compliment
(B) to offer
(C) to accept
(D) to confirm
Answers : 1D 2C 3D 4B 5C 6C
1. Student : So, the meeting is at four, right ?

Teacher : That's right.

(A) to confirm
(B) to announce
(C) to instruct
(D) to praise

2. Director : We need someone to draw the curtain at this point.

Stage hand : Well, I'll be free then. I can do it.

(A) to accept
(B) to agree
(C) to confirm
(D) to volunteer

3. Fay : I don't really feel like going.

George : Oh come on ! We're all going. It'll be lots of fun.

(A) to invite

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 (B) to persuade
(C) to beg
(D) to suggest

4. Son : Mum, I failed my English ! I don't know how it happened. What shall
I do now ?

(A) to express anxiety

(B) to express disappointment
(C) to express surprise
(D) to express shock

5. Wife : Well, I'm ready !

Husband : Why don't you dress more smartly ? Do you like to look a mess
?

(A) to express anxiety

(B) to request
(C) to persuade
(D) to criticize

6. Girl : How can I ever trust you in future ?

Boy : On my honor, darling, I won't ever lie to you again.

(A) to claim
(B) to explain
(C) to promise
(D) to inform
Answers : 1A 2D 3B 4A 5D 6C

1. Teacher 1 : They've improved considerably. Nowadays, they can even

write whole paragraphs without making many mistakes.

Teacher 2 : How did you do it ?

(A) to express satisfaction

(B) to express hope
(C) to express admiration
(D) to express likes

2. Patient : It's really boring, lying in bed all day.

Visitor : Well, you'll soon be up and about. Perhaps you should take up
knitting or something.

(A) to console

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 (B) to advise
(C) to instruct
(D) to suggest

3. Father : What are you thinking of doing after Form Five ?

Son : Well, if I do well enough to get to the sixth form, I'd like to do my
STP.

(A) to express interest

(B) to express likes
(C) to express hope
(D) to express satisfaction

4. Girl 1 : You think I lied, don't you ? You think I never went to school that
day at all ?

Girl 2 : Exactly. I've just realized how wrong I've been to trust you.

(A) to express satisfaction

(B) to confirm
(C) to accept
(D) to allow

5. Girl 1 : Why can't you even try to be punctual once in a while ?

Boy : Of course, I do ! I just can't help being held up at times.

(A) to deny
(B) to explain
(C) to apologize
(D) to express fear

6. Runner : I just can't go on anymore.

Friend : Come on ! You can make it if you try.

(A) to support
(B) to encourage
(C) to order
(D) to express admiration

Answers : 1A 2A 3C 4B 5A 6B

1. Mother : Did you enjoy yourself today, darling ?

Daughter : Not at all. In fact, we quarrelled bitterly and we're not on

speaking terms.

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 Mother : Oh dear ! Whatever did you have to be so angry about ?

(A) to express dismay

(B) to express disappointment
(C) to express shock
(D) to express sympathy

2. Son : We'll be camping overnight on the beach in P.D.

Mother : It may be a good idea to bring along a blanket, then. Don't you
think so ?

(A) to suggest
(B) to appeal
(C) to urge
(D) to direct

3. Sally : The trip will be only for eight days and we'll have to miss only five
days of school.

Father : It's out of the question. Forget it ! You're not going.

(A) to discourage
(B) to threaten
(C) to urge
(D) to order

4. Son : Well, what do you think of her, Mother ?

Mother : Frankly, I'm terribly disappointed that you should even consider
marrying such a woman. Are you blinded by love, perhaps ?

(A) to scold
(B) to disapprove
(C) to express surprise
(D) to express sadness

5. Father : He's an ungrateful, selfish excuse for a son. He never cares

whether we live or die.

Mother : Perhaps he's too busy to come. He's always so busy with his
business deals.

(A) to disagree
(B) to defend
(C) to advise
(D) to claim

6. Student 1 : I think it's unfair that all of us should have to stand for mistakes

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 that we never made.

Student 2 : Yes. We knew the answers. But we were not even asked.

Student 3 : Yes. Why should we have to stand because others could not
answer your questions ?

(A) to defend
(B) to disagree
(C) to support
(D) to deny

Answers : 1A 2A 3D 4B 5B 6C
1. Father : No ! And that's final. You'll not go to the picnic with those
irresponsible friends of yours.

Daughter : I'll pack up my bags and leave home then.

(A) to urge
(B) to promise
(C) to threaten
(D) to suggest

2. Secretary 1 : You didn't do it ? But I definitely asked you to do it. I sent

you a note.

Secretary 2 : What note ?

Secretary 1 : Don't you try to pretend. You've been behaving in this

uncooperative way ever since you first started working here.

(A) to question
(B) to demand
(C) to order
(D) to accuse

3. Boy : I was totally wrong. I'll never do such a thing again ! I'm so sorry. I
feel terrible about this.

Girl : Don't worry. I understand completely.

(A) to advise
(B) to express sympathy
(C) to console
(D) to forgive

4. Joan : That was beautifully sung. Parama has a marvellous voice and can
deliver songs very effectively too. Really talented, indeed.

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 Jacob : Anybody can stand on a stage, sing a song and jump around. If I
wanted to, I could, too. I just don't like making a complete idiot of myself
like he was doing.

(A) to compare
(B) to disapprove
(C) to claim
(D) to offer

5. Sheila : Shall I make a tray of jelly for the party ?

Chin : Oh, that will be nice !

(A) to express admiration

(B) to express gratitude
(C) to compliment
(D) to accept

6. Pauline : Some people are just gifted artistically.

Christine : Yes, like you, for instance.

(A) to describe
(B) to suggest
(C) to compliment
(D) to compar

Answers : 1C 2D 3D 4C 5D 6C
1. Mother : Hello ! Had a good day in school ?

Son : Really a Black Monday ! Our teachers were short tempered, our class
was like a pig sty and no food was served in the tuckshop.

(A) to scold
(B) to complain
(C) to disapprove
(D) to discourage

2. Sister : There's someone downstairs ! I can hear little tinkling sounds and
shuffling of feet ! Boris ! You'd better go downstairs and check.

Brother : What ? Me ? Oh no, I'm staying right here.

Sister : Call yourself a male ? A lily-livered coward !

(A) to condemn
(B) to criticize
(C) to urge

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3. ( On the telephone )

Elder sister : What is it ? Speak louder, the line is bad.

Younger sister : There's something outside ! It's coming closer ! Oh, help
me, help me !

(A) to express interest

(B) to express shock
(C) to express fear
(D) to warn

4. Doctor : I'm sorry but your son is dead. I ...

Mother : Dead ? Oh no ! If you hadn't insisted on operating he'd be alive

still.

(A) to explain
(B) to express sadness
(C) to criticize
(D) to blame

5. Secretary 1 : I have such a headache but there is this huge pile of letters to
be typed ...

Secretary 2 : Poor you ! Headaches are such awful things.

(A) to console
(B) to express sympathy
(C) to express dislikes
(D) to express regret

6. Daughter : I can't see why I can't go to the party. Everyone is going ! What
a bore !

Mother : Don't you dare talk to me like that !

(A) to request
(B) to question
(C) to condemn
(D) to demand

Answers : 1B 2A 3C 4D 5B 6D
1. But why can't I have a new dress ? I haven't had one for ages. Mary is
always buying new dresses. I look like a poor cousin next to her.

(A) to compare

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 (B) to criticize
(C) to compliment
(D) to scold

2. Student : I'm sorry. I've lost your book.

Teacher : How could you be so careless ? Do you know how much that
book cost ?

(A) to ask
(B) to express surprise
(C) to scold
(D) to express regret

3. Dear Tom,

I could hardly believe my ears when I heard of your marriage. I thought

you were a confirmed bachelor. Congratulations to you !

(A) to express shock

(B) to express surprise
(C) to express disappointment
(D) to express dismay

4. Alice : I will never be able to repay your kindness to me and my family.

All I can do is say "Thank you very much."

(A) to express dissatisfaction

(B) to express gratitude
(C) to express wishes
(D) to praise

5. Dear Marion,

I was so sorry to hear the news of your father's death. I met Mrs. Tang in
school yesterday and she told me what had come to pass.

(A) to express sadness

(B) to express surprise
(C) to express dislikes
(D) to apologize

6. Charlotte : I think Robert Redford is the handsomest man on earth.

Jacqueline : Well, he is handsome in a certain way. But, John Travolta !

Now he really has that certain style which, actually, Robert Redford lacks.

(A) to disagree
(B) to express likes

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 (C) to express preferences
(D) to express dislikes
Answers : 1A 2C 3B 4B 5A 6C

1. Onlookers : Jump ! Jump !

Victim trapped in building on fire : I daren't ! Oh ! I daren't !

(A) to express shock

(B) to express fear
(C) to disagree
(D) to protest

2. Policeman : What did he look like ?

Victim of robbery : He was a tall, dark man with a scar on his left cheek.
He had long, dirty black hair.

(A) to describe
(B) to instruct
(C) to direct
(D) to suggest

3. Teacher : Don't forget to read the questions carefully so that you won't give
answers that are out of point. And keep calm. Don't worry, you'll do alright.

(A) to advise
(B) to persuade
(C) to order
(D) to suggest

4. Student 1 : She's the cruelest person on earth, giving us all this homework !

Student 2 : Well, I guess she's doing it for our own good. We need to
practice Maths to get better at it.

(A) to deny
(B) to defend
(C) to claim
(D) to approve

5. Student 1 : How did you do for the test ?

Student 2 : Better than I expected. 70%

(A) to express satisfaction

(B) to express dissatisfaction
(C) to praise

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6. Teacher : Your brother used to be such a studious student and yet you are
so lazy. Why can't you try to be like your brother ?

(A) to condemn
(B) to praise
(C) to compare
(D) to confirm
Answers : 1B 2A 3A 4B 5A 6C

1. Teenager : May I go, Mum ? Please, Mum.

Mother : Well, alright. But, be back by five.

(A) to threaten
(B) to persuade
(C) to accept
(D) to consent

2. Officer : I need a man for a dangerous mission. He must attract the

attention of the enemy ...

Private : Let me go, Sir.

(A) to volunteer
(B) to offer
(C) to request
(D) to suggest

3. Boy : So, the fact is, I've lost your father's watch.

Friend : Oh, no !

(A) to express surprise

(B) to express dismay
(C) to disapprove
(D) to deny

4. Mother : So you see, we can't go to the zoo today.

Child : But you promised !

(A) to promise
(B) to pacify
(C) to protest
(D) to explain

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 5. Headmaster : Tomorrow will be a school holiday.

(A) to announce
(B) to describe
(C) to promise
(D) to offer

6. Boy : You did ! I saw you ! ( angry )

Girl : No, I didn't ! I didn't ! ( angry )

Mother : Calm down, now, both of you. There must have been some
mistake.

(A) to protest
(B) to pacify
(C) to beg
(D) to discourage

Answers : 1D 2A 3B 4C 5A 6B

1. Suspect : I was at home all night reading.

Detective : Was anyone with you ?

Suspect : No. I was alone.

(A) to confirm
(B) to appeal
(C) to consent
(D) to claim

2. Son : I got a Grade 1, Mum.

Mother : Oh, well done ! I always expected you to do well.

(A) to express appreciation

(B) to express admiration
(C) to express approval
(D) to express surprise

3. Man : Can I give you a lift ?

Lady : No, thanks.

(A) to offer
(B) to volunteer

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(D) to urge

4. Boy : Going to town ?

Girl : Yes.

Boy : Well, hop in.

(A) to offer
(B) to direct
(C) to invite
(D) to persuade

5. Girl : I think I'll enter the beauty contest.

Sister : Are you sure ? You're rather young.

(A) to ask
(B) to advise
(C) to discourage
(D) to suggest

6. Teacher : That girl is useless ! She hasn't passed up a single exercise all
year ! I'm fed up !

Principal : Why don't you ask her mother to come and see you ?

(A) to question
(B) to console
(C) to suggest
(D) to compel

Answers : 1D 2C 3A 4C 5C 6C

1. Girl : I lost ! I lost ! Oh, everyone will be laughing at me !

Friend : No, no. Don't worry ! I'm sure they won't. After all, they can never
run as fast as you, anyway.

(A) to protest
(B) to console
(C) to criticize
(D) to blame

2. Girl : I take that as an insult ! Get out of here !

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 Boy : Oh, I am sorry ! I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.

(A) to forgive
(B) to protest
(C) to apologize
(D) to beg

3. Husband : It's all your fault that we're late ! Can't you learn to dress faster ?

Wife : My fault ? Rubbish. You were still shaving at eight o'clock.

(A) to threaten
(B) to condemn
(C) to disapprove
(D) to blame

4. Student : Good evening. Miss Tan, I'm so glad you could come ... but you
look worried. Is anything the matter ?

(A) to greet
(B) to welcome
(C) to invite
(D) to compliment

5. Boy : Hi, you look lost. Can I help you ?

Tourist : Yes, I'm trying to get to the railway station.

(A) to offer
(B) to allow
(C) to direct
(D) to greet

6. Eve : George, I'm afraid I've rather bad news for you. Helen is in hospital.

George : Hospital ? What happened ?

(A) to express surprise

(B) to express interest
(C) to express shock
(D) to express regret
Answers : 1B 2C 3D 4B 5A 6C
1. Girl 1 : What shall I do ? I can't get into this dress anymore and I haven't
any other suitable one for the interview.

Girl 2 : Why not borrow one of mine ?

(A) to inquire

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(C) to volunteer
(D) to advise

2. Father : Well, how did it go ?

Son : Only second place. Tobias won first place with his Chopin Sonnet.

(A) to express disappointment

(B) to express dislike
(C) to express wishes
(D) to express regret

3. Marco : Is anything the mater, Cassie ? You look so sad !

Cassie : I've failed nearly all the subjects in my trial exam.

Marco : Well, that's bad, indeed. But the thing is, this exam is not all that
important. And, you were ill at that time, weren't you ? Otherwise, you
would have done better.

(A) to scold
(B) to console
(C) to defend
(D) to agree

4. Rachel : So, is it settled then ! Ten o'clock tomorrow ?

Albert : Right ! I'll see you then.

(A) to inform
(B) to instruct
(C) to confirm
(D) to accept

5. Father : You'll have to get much better results than this. You will fail your
A level exams at this rate.

(A) to threaten
(B) to blame
(C) to order
(D) to warn

6. Mother : Don't you touch my cakes ! They're for the party tonight.

(A) to request
(B) to appeal
(C) to order
(D) to invite

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 Answers : 1B 2A 3B 4C 5D 6C
1. Girl 1 : I'm sure to fail ! I just can't understand Maths. I might as well give
up.

Girl 2 : Don't give up. You will understand it. Just keep trying and you will
succeed.

(A) to explain
(B) to confirm
(C) to agree
(D) to encourage

2. Boy : Oh, I'm so sorry I'm late. I missed the bus !

Girl : I'm sick and tired of your being late. We're through !

(A) to apologize
(B) to explain
(C) to persuade
(D) to claim

3. Teacher : All the girls who didn't finish this exercise will have to stay back
after school to do it.

Student : But there was not enough time for us to do it. How could we have
finished that exercise in ten minutes ?

(A) to deny
(B) to protest
(C) to disagree
(D) to scold

4. Student 1 : You stole my pen, didn't you ? You thief !

Student 2 : What ? Me ?

(A) to accuse
(B) to ask
(C) to announce
(D) to blame

5. Teacher : Didn't you apply for the scholarship for needy children ?

Mariah : Not actually. It was the scholarship for servicemen's children.

(A) to deny
(B) to reject
(C) to disagree
(D) to decline

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6. Husband : It's all your fault that we're late. Can't you learn to dress faster ?

Wife : My fault ? Rubbish. You were still shaving at eight o'clock.

(A) to threaten
(B) to condemn
(C) to disapprove
(D) to blame
Answers : 1D 2A 3B 4A 5C 6D

1. Student : I'm sorry but I didn't bring my book.

Teacher : Again ! Well, this is he second time you've done it this week.If
you do it just once more, you will have to leave the class.

(A) to command
(B) to criticize
(C) to warn
(D) to complain

2. Boy : Will you come to the pictures with me ?

Girl : Yes. I'd love to.

(A) to request
(B) to invite
(C) to offer
(D) to suggest

3. Child : Mother, can I come with you ?

Mother : I guess so. Come on, then.

(A) to consent
(B) to thank
(C) to direct
(D) to suggest

4. Girl 1 : I don't think it's going to rain. Do you ?

Girl 2 : Well, if I were you, I'd take an umbrella with me, anyway.

(A) to offer
(B) to urge
(C) to advise

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5. Teacher : Well, at long last, I have received a reply from the scholarship
board regarding your application.

Student : You have ? Well, ... so ... did I ... I mean ...

(A) to express interest

(B) to express anxiety
(C) to express fear
(D) to express surprise

6. Teacher : Look and see for yourself.

Student : ( Looks at letter ) Oh ! Oh ! I got it ! I got it ! Oh boy !

(A) to express shock

(B) to express surprise
(C) to express happiness
(D) to express satisfaction
Answers : 1C 2B 3A 4C 5B 6C

1. Don't be angry with me, alright, Mummy ? I would have told you
beforehand if I could have.

(A) to ask
(B) to plead
(C) to compel
(D) to urge

2. Do come if you possible can. I'm eager to see you. Also, its' now the
rambutan season and my trees are laden. We can roam around the town too.

(A) to urge
(B) to advise
(C) to invite
(D) to explain

3. Till we meet again, take care. Please send my warmest regards to your
mother.

(A) to warn
(B) to advise
(C) to express interest
(D) to take leave

4. Miss Leong : I must go and help her. I'll see you later at the party.

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 Student : Yes, alright.

(A) to take leave

(B) to announce
(C) to instruct
(D) to promise

5. Boy : That's it. You'll see the railway station in front of you.

Tourist : Oh ! Can it be so close by then ? I'd never have expected so.

(A) to express anxiety

(B) to express dismay
(C) to express surprise
(D) to express interest

6. Sorry. I'm not trying to be rude. I'm just used to speaking in this way.

(A) to describe
(B) to explain
(C) to protest
(D) to deny

Answers : 1B 2A 3D 4A 5C 6B
1. Father : Well, how was the test ?

Son : No sweat.

(A) to express disappointment

(B) to express happiness
(C) to express satisfaction
(D) to express dissatisfaction

2. Student : May I speak to you for a moment ?

Teacher : Well, I'm rather busy at the moment. Come at ten if you're free
then.

(A) to apologize
(B) to blame
(C) to decline
(D) to reject

3. Mrs. Tang : More rice, Dear ?

Mr. Tang : Thanks. I'm full.

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 (A) to decline
(B) to deny
(C) to inform
(D) to explain

4. Mei Ling : If you want to know, I failed every single subject.

Ann : Really ?

(A) to express surprise

(B) to express admiration
(C) to express sympathy
(D) to accuse

5. I really appreciate the thought behind your letter. And, I felt a little better
after reading.

(A) to tell
(B) compliment
(C) to praise
(D) to explain

6. Your parents were very kind to me when I was a child and it's the least I
can do to try to repay their kindness.

(A) to express admiration

(B) to praise
(C) to express appreciation
(D) to approve
Answers : 1C 2D 3A 4A 5A 6C

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