CONJUNCTIONS

1. Thomas didn’t get hurt __________ falling down the stairs.

A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
2. I have to study for hours every day ________________ my course is difficult.
A. although B. in spite of C. because D. because of
3. ____________ her absence from school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson well.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
4. _ Rita is telling the truth, nobody believes her.
A. Although B. In spite of C. Because D. Because of
5. I couldn’t sleep last night ______________ the noise in the next apartment.
A. although B. in spite of C. because D. due to
6. You can’t enter this area _____________ you don’t have a permit.
A. although B. in spite of C. as D. because of
7. Sean had no reason to take a taxi _____________ his flat was near enough to walk to.
A. since B. because of C. although D. in spite of
8. The class discussion was short; _________, we gained some knowledge from it.
A. however B. moreover C. although D. therefore
9. The underground is cheap; , it’s faster than the train.
A. however B. moreover C. but D. so
10. __________ she spoke slowly, I don’t understand her.
A. Since B. Even though C. If D. As
11. My car broke down on the way.____________, when I got to the airport, the plane had taken off.
A. Because B. However C. Therefore D. Although
12. He asked me to wait for him; ____________, he didn’t turn back.
A. but B. however C. so D. therefore
13. He knew the danger of smoking, ____________he couldn’t give it up.
A. therefore B. but C. however D. although
14. It was already 6 p.m. ___________ we closed our office and went home.
A. therefore B. but C. however D. so
15. Ok! You can take Chemistry as your major.____________, you should remember that it is not easy
to learn.
A. Therefore B. But C. However D. Although

SYNONYMS
Choose the most suitable option to replace the underlined word or phrase in each sentence.
1. The boom exploded in the supermarket; fortunately, no one hurt.
A. put on B. went off C. got out D. kept up
2. The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favourite films.
A. advertisements B. contests C. businesses D. economics
3. The Internet helps us link with each other easily and quickly.
A. relax B. allow C. request D. interact
4. Be careful! The tree is going to fall.
A. Look out B. Look up C. Look on D. Look after
5. Helen Keller, blind and deaf from an early age, developed her sense of smell so finely that she could
identify friends by their personal odours.
A. classify B. describe C. recognize D. communicate with
6. If the headmaster were here, he would sign your papers immediately.
A. right ahead B. right away C. currently D. formerly
7. I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.
A. reasonable B. acceptable C. pretty high D. wonderful
8. The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years.
A. absolutely B. relevantly C. comparatively D. almost
9. I didn’t go to work this morning. I stayed at home because of the morning rain.
A. due to B. thanks to C. in spite of D. in addition to
10. It was boiling yesterday. We have a very humid and dry summer this year.
A. cooking B. very hot C. dry D. cooked
11. The cottage is surrounded by the most glorious countryside.
A. beautiful B. ordinary C. honourable D. gloomy
12. I haven’t seen them since that memorable evening when we had the farewell party. I’m sure everyone
thinks about it a lot.
A. incredible B. remarkable C. unforgettable D. eventful
13. What’s the best way of improving theater access for people who are physically disabled?
A. dumb B. cripple C. cabbage D. handicapped
14. Skills can be enhanced by the appropriate use of technology in certain circumstances.
A. Important B. suitable C. well-prepared D. regular
15. A teenage boy had a miraculous escape from death last night when he fell into an ice cold-river.
A. magical B. disturbing C. normal D. annoying

ANTONYMS
Choose the antonym of the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.
1. For the first time I saw him speaking so rudely to Ranjeet.
A. softly B. gently C. politely D. slowly
2. We can do something to save the earth.
A. destroy B. kick C. shoot D. throw
3. He put on his best clothes for the party.
A. wore B. took off C. turned off D. dressed
4. I think we've chosen the right person to lead the expedition.
A. alright B. left C. wrong D. true
5. She was always very hard-working at school.
A. studious B. learned C. lazy D. attentive
6. The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of
wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war.
A. worry and sadness B. pain and sorrow C. loss D. happiness
7. You did a beautiful thing in helping those poor children.
A. meaningful B. good C. terrible D. positive
8. The doctor advised Peter to give up smoking.
A. stop B. continue C. finish D. consider
9. She told me he was dead. It seemed incredible.
A. believable B. impossible C. different D. depend
10. She has to work at weekends from time to time.
A. rarely B. regularly C. seldom D.
occasionally

PREPOSITIONS
I. Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D.
1. The meeting is _____ 9 o’clock _____ Monday morning.
A. at/ in B. in/ on C. at/ on D. at/ for
2. He was born _____ Da Lat _____ January 1st, 1980
A. at/ on B. in/ on C. on/on D. from/ on
3. Their business office is _____ the fiftieth floor _____ that building.
A. in / of B. on/ in C. at/ of D. on/of
4. Will you go ____ a trip to London ______ the summer?
A. on/ in B. in/ at C. for/ on D. with/ in
5. Tom is ill. He wasn’t _____ work today. He was at home _____ bed.
A. on/ at B. at/ in C. at/ at D. on/ in
6. There was an accident _____ the crossroads _____ midnight last night.
A. on/ at B. at/ in C. at/at D. in/on
7. I want two seats for Romeo and Juliet _____ Friday night.
A. off B. in C. at D. on
8. ______ the 18 century, women began to wear jeans.
A. at B. in C. on D. for
9. It can be dangerous when children play ____the street.
A. on B. in C. for D. at
10. She got ____ as soon as the alarm clock went ______.
A. up/ over B. up/ out C. over/ on D. up/ off
11. Are you contented _____ what he has done for you?
A. about B. for C. with D. of
rd
12. May 23 is a day I shall never forget. On that day, I stared death ___ the face.
A. in B. at C. about D. off
13. Marie Curie earned a degree _____ Physics _____flying colours.
A. on/ at B. in/ with C. at/ in D. of/ with
14. After raising her both arms, the teacher opened_____ her fingers one by one till all ten stood up.
A. at B. for C. up D. of
15. Because I don’t have enough money, I have to share the room _____ my friend.
A. with B. for C. about D. of
16. Bill seems unhappy in his job because he doesn’t get _____ his boss.
A. up to B. along with C. in with D. on for
17. Thank you very much. You’ve always been very kind _____ me.
A. to B. of C. about D. for
18. He develop vaccines ________ several disease.
A. for B. of C. against D. A & C are correct
19. His laziness resulted his failure in the final exam.
A. in B. of C. about D. for
 20. His career is risk due to his lack of necessary qualifications.
A. for B. of C. against D. at
II. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1. A night campfire with/on a two-day trip will be a great event in our schooldays.
2. Were you aware of the regulation against smoking in this area?
3. Many years ago, the villagers had to live in houses made of straw and mud.
4. Unless the biodiversity were maintained, marine life would be at stake.
5. I’d like to contribute to the school restoration fund.
6. The body needs a fresh supply of vitamin C every day.
7. Physicians search for the causes of injury and sickness at the workplace.
8. I’m really angry at John for his total lack of responsibility in/at work.
9. Peter said that he was sorry for shouting at you.
10. Peter reminded me of Tom, whom I got acquainted with three years ago.
11. You are driving so fast. I cannot keep up to/with you.
12. You can read such advertisements on/in the newspapers, or watch them on TV.
13. Many of gorillas are in danger of dying out. They are working to save mountain
gorillas from extinction.
14. They have complained to the police about the noise.
15. She always begins her day with 5-minute exercise at 6 am.
16. The doctor advised me not to take on so much work in the future.
17. My uncle took up golf when he retired from work.
18. Suffering from a speech disorder can have negative social effects, especially among young
children.
19. The football match was put off due to the bad weather.
20. We had to call off the meeting because of the poor attendance.

COLLOCATIONS
Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D.
1. You should try not to ______________ too many mistakes.
A. take B. do C. make D. have
2. We need to ___________ in touch after we leave school.
A. hold B. bear C. keep D. had
3. He didn’t go to school as he __________ a cold.
A. felt B. achieved C. caught D. saved
4. The boy ___________ his promise and didn't take her to the cinema.
A. broke B. saved C. won D. paid
5. The woman smiled when the man __________ her a compliment.
A. spent B. paid C. achieved D. saved
6. Brian lost so much money as he didn't know how to __________ his business.
A. put B. do C. make D. run
7. As they reached the capital, the _______ traffic stopped them from getting there on time.
A. heavy B. big C. bulky D. huge
8. The woman couldn't go on holiday as she didn't have a __________ passport.
A. true B. valid C. logical D. good
9. You need a __________ knowledge of how to understand this task.
A. running B. working C. moving D. engaging
10. Could you do me a __________ and pick up Sam from school today?
 A. favour B. help C. assistance D. hand

SPEAKING
Choose the most suitable options to complete the sentences.
1. “Hi. This is Mrs. Green. Is Adam there?”- ‘_________.’
A. Thanks B. It’s my pleasure
C. Sure, hold on please D. I’m glad to hear you
2. “Would you like to order now?”- ‘__________.’
A. Yes, of course. B. Yes, a regular pizza, please.
C. No, no. Spaghetti is better. D. No, we wouldn’t.
3. “Could you help me get some water?”- ‘____________.’
A. With pleasure. B. Never mind.
C. It doesn’t matter . D. You’re welcome.
4. “___________________”- ‘He’s very outgoing.’
A. What does your new roommate look like?
B. What’s your new roommate like?
C. Are you and your new roommate alike?
D. What does your new roommate like?
5. “I listen to the radio when I drive”- ‘_______? I don’t.’
A. Oh, Yes B. Oh, No C. Oh, really D. Oh, sure
6. “I’ve bought a new laptop that has a wireless charger.”- ‘___________’
A. Sure. B. That’s right! C. It sounds fun. D. That’s cool!
7. Tim: Guess what! I won that photo competition.
Pete: _______
Tim: No! First prize is a camera, I’ll get it next week!
A. Congrats! B. You must be kidding.
C. What a pity! D. Really?
8. “John had an accident. He’s been in hospital for 5 days”- ‘________’
A. What a pity! B. Poor him C. How terrific D. Oh, is he?
9. ‘I think the new resort will ruin the environment’- ‘________’
A. I’m afraid so. B. Yeah, you will.
C. Don’t you think so? D. I agree. I’m looking forward to it.
10. “Would you bother if I had a look at your exam paper?”- ‘________.’
A. Oh, I didn’t realize it B. That’s a good idea!
C. You are welcome D. Actually, I’d rather you didn’t
11. “__________” – ‘Thanks. I’ll ring you when I arrive.’
A. Good luck! B. Please go ahead!
C. Have a great trip! D. Congratulations!
12. “Swimming is good exercise”- ‘_________.’
A. Yes, but no swimming pool. B. Not much. Running is too.
C. I agree. Neither is jogging. D. Of course. And so is dancing
13. “How about some chocolates”- ‘_______________’
A. Yes, why not chocolate now? B. No, thanks. I’m on a diet.
C. It’s OK. Chocolate is good. D. Thanks for your attention.
14. ‘You didn’t eat my pizza, did you?’ – ‘ ________.’
 A. No, I did. I was really hungry. B. Yes, I didn’t. It must be Tom who ate it.
C. Yes, I did. Sorry, I was starving. D. No, I didn’t. I thought it was for me.
15. ‘Achoo!’ – ‘ ________’
A. God bless you! B. Really?
C. You shouldn’t do that! D. What’s that?

ERROR IDENTIFICATION
1. There are (A) ways (B) to do this exercise but mine (C) is the better (D) one.
2. Computers have made (A) access to information instantly available (B) just (C) by push (D).
3. When the children realized that they were by themselves (A) in the park (B) , they became (C)
really frightening (D).-> frightened
4. Earth Day (A) is a day when (B) many people gather (C) to plant trees and cleaning up (D) parks.
(to)
5. Students are (A) not allowed to handle these (B) chemicals if (C) they are under the supervision (D)
of a teacher.
6. Talking a trip to the (A) foreign country is a good (B) way to practise (C) a second language, but it
is too (D) expensive for many people.
7. I tried (A) to explain him the problem (B), but (C) he had difficulty understanding (D) me.
8. The old (A) lady cannot remember (B) the place which (C) she kept (D) her savings.
9. My sister told (A) me that (B) she had met my teacher at the (C) supermarket yesterday (D).
10. While (A) I was looking out (B) my mobile phone, I remembered I had left (C) it at (D) Ann's

house.