Choose the correct answer.
1. Instead of saying " I messed up", you could say " I made a ----------------,
but I can learn from it".
a. an error
b. an aim
c. a fault
2. Parents should ----------their children to do some home chores.
a. empower
b. force
c. punish
3. They married in 1995 and at first, they lived in ------------------and often
don't have a lot to eat.
a. a villa
b. a slum
c. a bungalow
4. Her work is very ---------------, she goes swimming to go away from it.
a. hard
b. demanding
c. stressful
5. She --------------- her children by telling them funny jokes and stories.
a. entertains
b. a muse
c. interests
6. The cousin had ---------------------------- over what clothes to wear.
a. a misunderstanding
b. an argument
c. a fight
7. My memory of reaching the top of the mountain is so vivid that I feel as
if I am still there. The word vivid means -------------
a. causing pain or discomfort
b. causing health problems
c. producing a strong picture in your mind
8. Emma's new job gave her a much higher ----------------within the company.
a. status
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b. popularity
c. activity
9. During the summer months, some of his athletic ----------are running,
biking, and mountain climbing.
a. pursuits
b. classmates
c. teammates
10.His car ----------------into the near tree near his home.
a. drove
b. crashed
c. accident
11.The forward ----------------the ball at the goal
a. shoot
b. sent
c. guide
12.let's celebrate our ---------------, no matter what this quiz's outcome
a. efforts
b. grades
c. achievements
13.One -----------that extreme sports athlete is the love of excitement in their
sports.
a. trait
b. problem
c. tricky
14.Whenever you need someone to talk to remember that you can confide
--------------me
a. in
b. to
c. at
15.One ----------------of extreme sports that many people cannot overcome is
the risk.
a. Result
b. aspect
c. consequence
16.If you are very angry, you are ---------------
a. judicious
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b. studious
c. furious
17. A synonym for cold is ------------
a. frosty
b. fiery
c. foggy
18.The exhausted truck driver fell ----------------------at the wheel and caused a
serious accident.
a. slept
b. asleep
c. sleeping
19.They --------------------------me$10 dollars to park my car at the rain station.
a. cost
b. charged
c. saved
20.I've -------------------chocolate recently, so I don’t have it very often.
a. cut away
b. cut out
c. cut down on
21.The movie was ---------------on a novel by Anne Tyler.
a. set
b. directed
c. based
22.If you were a more ----------------person, you would not have left me waiting
for you in the rain for an hour.
a. polite
b. considerate
c. kind
23.His uncle owns four computer companies and lives in a big ------------out in
the country.
a. bungalow
b. apartment
c. mansion
24.The company didn’t have any -----------------shops in Paris and Marseilles,
they closed after only 3 months.
a. Profit
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b. success
c. winnings
25.He lives --------------------the outskirts of London.
a. in
b. on
c. at
26. After weeks of hard work , Sarah finally completed her thesis, feeling a
sense of ---------------accomplishment.
a. significant
b. trivial
c. minor
27.Solving the puzzle requires-------------- thinking and careful attention to
detail
a. simple
b. intricate
c. ambiguous
28.Emiley's ------------------personality made her a favorite among her
friends.
a. friendly
b. distant
c. arrogant
29.The instructions were ---------------------, leaving us confused about what to
do next.
a. clear
b. vague
c. precise
30.The smell of freshly baked bread was ----------------in the small bakery on
the corner.
a. pervasive
b. faint
c. strong
31.His constant complaints only served to---------------- the situation, making
everyone even more frustrated.
a. alleviate
b. worsen
c. improve
32.The museum displayed a -----------------------collection of artwork spanning
several centuries.
a. small
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b. limited
c. varied
33. I work a lot during the week so only nearly have a chance to --------------
during the weekend.
a. socialize
b. comfort
c. meet
34.Despite her ----------------- nature , Maria couldn’t seem to improve her
grades in Math.
a. lazy
b. diligent
c. indifferent
35.The sudden change in weather brought about ----------------drop in
temperature catching everyone off guard
a. noteworthy
b. minor
c. negligible
36.Jack's -----------------knowledge of computer programing allowed him to
create complex software application.
a. rudimentary
b. advanced
c. intermediate
37.The professor's lecture were always ---------------------, and easy to follow
making learning enjoyable.
a. confusing
b. disjointed
c. coherent
38.The --------------aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air awakening
everyone's senses.
a. subtle
b. overpowering
c. mild
39.His persistent efforts to improve his skills eventually led to a ------------in
his career.
a. Promotion
b. Setback
c. Stagnation
40.The company's ------------growth over the past years has exceeded all
expectations.
a. steady
b. rapid
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c. stagnant
41.When I was younger, I----------------------to study much harder that I do
now.
a. liked
b. mostly
c. tended
42.The company's decision to implement new policies was met with
-------------from employees.
a. strong resistance
b. cooperation
c. acceptance
43.The -------------landscape of the countryside was a welcome change from
the chaos of the city.
a. bustling
b. tranquil
c. serene
44. When it is really hot in Summer, I just sleep under a -----------------------
a. duvet
b. sheet
c. pillow
45.The -----------of the crime scene made it difficult for investigators to gather
evidence.
a. disorder
b. meticulousness
c. confusion
46.Despite facing numerous setbacks, Rebecca remined ---------------in her
pursuit of her goals.
a. indecisive
b. resistant
c. determined
47.The ---------------melody of the piano echoed through the concert hall,
captivating the audience.
a. melancholy
b. soothing
c. lively
48.Choose the correctly spelled word.
a. Inconvenience
b. inconveinence
c. incovienience
49.What is the opposite of " fragile"?
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a. delicate
b. weak
c. strong
50.You can decide not to go to the university, but you-------------the risk of not
getting a good job later.
a. Suffer
b. run
c. put
51.The murder suspect managed to throw the police ------------------the trail
with a brilliant alibi.
a. on
b. off
c. out of
52.Laura kept asking me about that book, so ---------I bought her a copy.
a. especially
b. in the end
c. at the end
53.I read a lot of fiction,------------- crime fiction.
a. actually
b. specially
c. especially
54.Alex thought the test would be easy he found them very difficult.
a. ideally
b. In fact
c. gradually
55.Booking a ticket online is really easy, ----------------, you go to the website
and follow the instructions.
a. Basically
b. Obviously
c. Gradually
56.Why are you --------------? Are you tired or just bored?
a. snoring
b. napping
c. yawning
57.I didn’t hear you get back last night, I was ----------------a sleep.
a. fallen
b. fast
c. gradually
58.He was very ---------about his personal life.
a. bridled
b. reticent
c. sluggish
59.She somehow managed to ----------------his phone number.
a. relinquish
b. dispense
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c. procure
60.parental divorce is assumed to have --------------effects on children.
a. authentic
b. deleterious
c. decisive
61.I had an --------------- getting up in the morning.
a. weal
b. aversion
c. frailty
62.I used to suffer from ------------.I would lie awake for hours every night.
a. Jet lag
b. Sheet
c. Insomnia
63. It has become a fashion among famous people to use some of their
money to --------------needy people.
a. provide for
b. run for
c. Comply with
64.Medical professionals have always visual analysis to provide clues a bout
a patient's condition.
a. run through
b. relied on
c. watched out for
65.His theory seems , at first, to be plausible, but the facts in his research
don’t -------------
a. add up
b. make up
c. turn up
66.If we walk enough----------------, we should arrive at the hostel before it
gets dark.
a. briskly
b. sharply
c. fluently
67.The nation went into two days of official -------------when the president
was killed.
a. grief
b. misery
c. mourning
68.Talent and luck will get you so far in this world, but there is no ---------------
for handwork.
a. substitute
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b. imitation
c. alternative
69.You don’t need to worry about ------------------- - that alarm clock's
incredibly loud.
a. keeping awake
b. oversleeping
c. having a siesta
70.I've written two novels, but I'm writing short stories -----------------------
a. Lately
b. at the moment
c. actually
71.Are we ----------------there, Dad? We 've been driving for hours and hours!
a. yet
b. still
c. nearly
72.medical professionals have always --------------visual analysis to provide
clues a bout a patient's condition.
a. run through
b. relied on
c. watched out for
73.You won't get very wet if you leave now-It's only --------------
a. drizzling
b. pouring
c. damp
74.I always get ------------------------before a job interview, but it's easier once
it's started.
a. relieved
b. nervous
c. offended
75.I just need to collect my suitcase from baggage -----------and I'll see you in
the arrivals.
a. check in
b. drop-off
c. claim
76.I was really worried when Rob started ----------------------------on the fish
bone.
a. fainting
b. sneezing
c. choking
77.Vanessa's very ---------------------. She always wears the latest clothes.
a. scruffy
b. trendy
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c. old-fashioned
78." Brought about" means--------------------------------
a. caused
b. succeeded
c. rejected
79.We were ---------------------when the festival was cancelled. We'd been
looking forward to it.
a. grateful
b. disappointed
c. relieved
80.I like that skirt, and it really ---------------- your top.
a. suits
b. matches
c. fits
81.You should wear a shirt and -----------------for the awards ceremony. It's a
formal event.
a. collar
b. bow
c. tie
82.The film tells the story of a bank --------------that goes horribly wrong.
a. burglary
b. theft
c. robbery
83.The government plans to ---------------------thousands of public sector jobs.
a. clash
b. axe
c. quit
84.There was a big advertising campaign to------------------------ their latest cell
phone.
a. produce
b. launch
c. manufacture
85.The conferences are -----------------, in June and November.
a. multiannual
b. postannual
c. biannual
86.-----------------------is somebody who studies rocks.
a. physicist
b. geneticist
c. geologist
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87.Have you ever asked for advice from the ------------------in the newspaper/
a. advice columnist
b. critic
c. paparazzi
88.We ------------most of our manufactured from China.
a. expands
b. import
c. export
89.My neighbor won't ------------------- if you park your car in front of their
house.
a. notice
b. mind
c. matter
90.Two men have been ---------------with bribery.
a. charged
b. arrested
c. questioned
91.There was nothing worth ----------------in the newspaper.
a. to read
b. reading
c. read
92.In which sentence is " gradually" used in the most appropriate position.
a. Gradually, I accepted her as one of the family
b. I accepted gradually her as one of the family
93.I'm tired because I've been studying -----------------
a. all day
b. all the day
94. " Cost an arm and a leg " means
a. very affordable
b. free of charge
c. too expensive
95.it's very cold here. Should I ------------ a fire
a. light
b. blow
c. rise
96.I insist -------------paying for the damage------------the vehicle.
a. on/ for
b. on/ to
c. for / to
97.Pick the synonym for " Rectify"?
a. Aggravate
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b. Correct
c. Destroy
98.-------------people are very serious and sincere in what they say or do.
a. earnest
b. deprived
c. astonished
99." Lion's share " means ---------------------
a. Greater share of a thing
b. Full share of a thing
c. Very big item
100. He was so elated when he heard the good news. What does the bold
word mean?
a. very angry
b. extremely happy
c. deeply saddened
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