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1. Ken likes to participate in sports. What does he like to do?

watch games
see films on sports
read about sports
take part in sports

2. Where did he buy the pencil?

for 10 cents
he needed one
last week
at the store

3. The driver used her brakes. Why did she do this?

to start the car
to stop the car
to make the car go faster
to lessen the load on the car

4. What did the dinner consist of?

five dollars
meat and vegetables
officers and men
one hour

5. The weather report is received daily. When do we get the report?

every week
every hour
every month
every day

6. Mr. Smith finished the job on time.

It was done by someone else.
He was supposed to leave early.
It was completed on schedule.
He did not know how to do it.

7. The mess hall is in the central part of the base.

It is in the middle.
It is on one edge.
It is near the front.
It is on the highest point.

8. Dan and Henry are the same size.

They are both 20 years old.
They are both lieutenants.
They are both six feet tall.
They are both students.

9. The movie will begin at three o’clock.

It will start at 3 o’clock.
It will be over at 3 o’clock.
It will close at 3 o’clock.
It will continue at 3 o’clock.

10. I want you to hurry.

Give this to her.
Please work faster.
Please tell us a story.
Don’t worry so much.
11. The woman looked at the calendar.
She wanted to know the time.
She wanted to know the date.
She wanted to know the weather.
She wanted to know the place.

12. The bellboy took my suitcase. What did he take?

my purse
my bag
my coat
my key

13. There were many customers in the store. What was in the store?
things for sale
people who buy things
people who work at the store
counters for holding goods

14. Sandra made a long distance call. What kind of call was it?
It was to a business office.
It was from a public phone.
It was to another city.
It was at a low state.

15. It’s cold outside. What can we do to get warm?

raise the blinds
turn off the light
shut the window
change the curtains

16. He got a letter from a relative. Who wrote to him?

his cousin
his friends
his college
his captain

17. What kind of metal is this box made of?

steel
wood
rubber
plastic

18. John will coordinate the controls. What will he do to the controls?
He will make them operate together.
He will leave them alone.
He will color them.
He will repair them separately.

19. Why do you need a water pump?

to turn the water into steam
to heat the water
to get the water out of the wall
to measure the water

20. Many people who live in this area are engaged in farming. What do they
do?
repair automobiles
grow vegetables
make movies
sell tractors
21. What time did you turn in last night?
I changed directions at 10:30.
I left home at 10:30.
I ate dinner at 10:30.
I went to bed at 10:30.

22. There are many facilities for recreation on this base.

Many forms of entertainment and sports are available.
Not many movies are shown here.
Many training facilities are provided.
Many chapels have been built on this base.

23. Spencer has the best assignment in the project.

He has the best job.
He has the best helper.
He has the best house.
He has the best teacher.

24. Blackbirds are very common to this area.

Blackbirds usually appear here.
Blackbirds please people.
Blackbirds are easy to identify.
Blackbirds rarely come here.

25. My socks have disappeared.

They are lost.
They have become old and worn.
They are on the table.
They have changed colors.

26. The president declared that the war had ended.

He thought that the war had ended.
He knew that the war had ended.
He heard that the war had ended.
He said that the war had ended.

27. The tank leaks.

The tank is full.
The tank needs to be moved.
The tank smells bad.
The tank has a hole in it.

28. Mike did his work with care.

Mike was the first to finish.
Mike tied his work together.
Mike is very old.
Mike is a good worker.

29. Why would you turn a knob?

to dig a hole
to hammer a nail
to paint a wall
to open a door

30. Mr. Hopper said the humidity was very high yesterday. What was he
referring to?
the heat in the air
the pressure in the air
the moisture in the air
the dust in the air
31. Peter must swallow a pill before breakfast. What must he do before
breakfast?
drink milk
have an apple
follow Bill
take medicine

32. Do you know why he is wearing a crash helmet?

It improves his appearance.
It is part of his safety equipment.
It is a western hat.
It shades his eyes.

33. Tom picked out a hat. What did he do?

He cleaned it.
He carried it.
He collected them.
He selected one.

34. Why did that jet get to its destination so rapidly?

because it is supersonic
because it is reliable
because it is practical
because it is light

35. Elaine was on time for work? What happened?

She started to work recently.
She stopped her work suddenly.
She finished her work quickly.
She arrived at work promptly.

36. Are you getting used to the weather?

Yes, it’s raining hard now.
No, I don’t think it will snow.
No, it isn’t hot today.
Yes, I’am becoming accustomed to it.

37. After he had gone, I finished my lesson.

He left before I finished it.
I completed my lesson when he arrived.
I had just finished it when he came.
He helped me with the lesson.

38. The top of the table was rough.

The top was dirty.
The top was shiny.
The top was not smooth.
The top wasn’t hard.

39. Tom bargained with Mr. Jones when he got his car.
Tom rode with Mr. Jones.
Tom bought his car at a high price.
Tom fought with Mr. Jones.
Tom asked for a lower price.

40. Mrs. Barnett caught the bus.

She was too late for the bus.
She was in time for the bus.
She was waiting for the bus.
She was asking for the bus.
41. Mrs. Sanders couldn’t bear the pain of her broken leg.
It was too much pain.
It wasn’t enough pain.
The leg was too long.
The break was soft.

42. He needed the data.

He needed something to eat.
He needed the rest.
He needed a date.
He needed the information.

43. Some of the workers were misinformed about the reporting time.
They came late.
They worked with forms.
They arrived with forms.
They knew the time.

44. He couldn’t make many friends.

He wasn’t popular.
He didn’t need friends.
His many friends liked him.
His friends have many friends.

45. Miss Klein wants to see the new art exhibit.

She will go to the _____.
museum
hospital
grocery store
department store

46. David didn’t bother Michael. What did David do?

He made Michael pay.
He left Michael alone.
He kept Michael out.
He sent Michael away.

47. Did Anna complain about her trip?

Yes, she finished the trip a week ago.
Yes, she said she didn’t like the food or the people.
No, she went both ways by boat.
No, she had many suitcases with her.

48. The man said, “You can count on me.― What did he mean?
Bring the figures to me.
Come close to me.
Find the right way for me.
Depend on me.

49. Jack carried out the order. What did he do?

He canceled it.
He destroyed it.
He threw it away.
He executed it.

50. David forgot his lunch, so I gave him half of mine.

He has all of it now.
He has more than I have now.
He has as much as I have now.
He has less than I have now.
51. He wasted his time as a student.
He studied hard.
He didn’t have a watch.
He didn’t learn much.
He progressed very well.

52. When he jumped from the fence, Peter tore his trousers.
He ripped them.
He dirtied them.
He soiled them.
He wrinkled them.

53. The farmer needs a shovel.

He will mow the grass.
He will paint the house.
He will harvest the corn.
He will dig a ditch.

54. In this coded message, each number represents a letter of the alphabet.
None of the numbers is a letter.
Each number looks like a letter.
The code is in alphabetical order.
Every number stands for a letter.

55. That company has a reputation for being above board.

The company is _____.
exorbitant
trustworthy
fraudulent
successful

56. The passenger ship is gigantic.

The ship is _____.
boarding
sinking
full
huge

57. W: I don’t know what that means.

M: You should use a dictionary.
What does the man want the woman to use?
a special book
a ruler
good manners
a pair of glasses

58. W: You are very healthy and strong.

M: Thanks. I run at least ten miles a day.
What do we know about the man?
He is physically out of shape.
He is fat and lazy.
He has good physical endurance.
He has a fast car.
59. M: Why do you want that?
W: Because it’s so beautiful.
Why does the woman want it?
It is easy to use.
It is pleasant to look at.
It is just her size.
It is comfortable to sit on.

60. W: What did you do about your garage?

M: I expanded it.
What did the man do about his garage?
The man cleaned his garage out.
The man made his garage bigger.
The man repaired his garage.
The man painted his garage.

61. M: What is that noise?

W: It must be the person next door.
What is making the noise?
a car
a dog
a man
the door

62. M: What happened to my knife?

W: You left it on the ground and it got rusty.
What color is the knife now?
silver
greenish-blue
reddish-brown
black

63. W: Didn’t you finish the book?

M: No, there were too many distractions.
Why didn’t he finish reading?
He was too tired to continue.
He did not have enough time.
He did not want to read.
Other things caught his attention.

64. W: There are five continents.

M: I disagree. There are seven.
What are they arguing about?
religion
history
biology
geography

65. W: What is the mechanic doing to that truck?

M: He is putting oversized tires on it.
How would you describe the tires?
They are large.
They are light.
They are flat.
They are cheap.
66. M: What kind of workers do you employ here?
W: Most are just unskilled laborers.
Most of the workers are _____.
well recommended
highly experienced
completely untrained
well educated

67. The weather here is _____ than the weather in New York.
Good
nice
better
best

68. Do you like to travel _____ air?

to
as
of
by

69. Select the correct sentence.

Before lunchtime should be here the mail.
Here before lunchtime should the mail be.
The mail should be here before lunchtime.
Lunchtime should here the mail be before.

70. Writing the example on the board, the teacher explained it to the class.
The class explained the example.
The teacher took notes.
The teacher explained the example.
The class was writing on the board.

71. The meal took two hours to _____.

paint
cook
build
write

72. He was standing in back of the others.

between
besides
behind
beside

73. It was a decision of major importance.

small
great
some
military

74. Last night, unfortunately, the team forfeited the game because they _____
begin without their coach.
Can’t
Couldn’t
Shouldn’t
Mustn’t
75. We thank you very much for not _____ in the office.
smoking
smokes
smoked
smoke

76. Ms. Woods was instructed _____ to the meeting at 10 a.m.

to go
going
gone
had gone
77. Please call Mary and _____.
I
me
mine
we

78. He looked at the chart, but he couldn’t _____ it.

throw
dig around
read
step over

79. A container is used to _____ something.

find
buy
make
hold

80. You will benefit from this training. The training will be _____.
pleasant
helpful
difficult
continued

81. For billions of years, the sun, which is large star, has been burning intensely
without dissipating itself. The reason for this unique action is the performance
of thermonuclear reaction which gives off heat and energy without a great loss
of fuel. The light and warmth that we enjoy each day are a result of the sun’s
thermonuclear reaction. According to this paragraph, the sun _____.
gets hotter
emits heat and energy
gets cooler
is dissipating intensely

82. In that case, I will go with you.

event
regard
day
car

83. Last night the temperature dropped, and we had some rain.
The thermometer fell off.
There was a lot of wind.
It became warmer.
It became cooler.
84.If you had felt better, you _____ have enjoyed that movie.
will
might
may
maybe

85. Lunch _____ at noon.

serves
be served
is served
serving

86. Pat: Are you studying the lesson?

Gus: Yes, _____.
I’m
I do
I have
I am

87. Where _____ with his friend next week?

go will he
will go he
he will go
will he go

88. The dancer painted every part of his body except his _____.
shoes
arms
drums
partner

89. The soldiers fought _____ sunset.

in
in spite of
by means of
until

90. The car was going around the bend.

driveway
curve
block
parked truck

91. He bought a new truck because his old one was no longer _____.
broken
repaired
refueled
serviceable

92. If you are broke, you _____.

are well trained
should see a doctor
have no money
prefer soft drinks

93. I can’t imagine what’s holding up the movie.

supporting
raising
delaying
robbing
94. When my father dies, my mother _____ with us.
live
has lived
will live
is living

95. Pamela Sue would have loved to attend the gala affair, _____ she wasn’t
invited.
only
now that
so that
beyond

96. The music was loud; _____, the neighbors complained.

even though
on one hand
as a matter of fact
in spite of that

97. The eagle has been admired by man throughout the ages. Its likeness has
been the emblem of many governments. In real life, the eagle is actually a bird
of prey that lives off small animals.
According to this paragraph, the eagle _____.
eats other animals
is just an emblem
has a very long life
is protected by governments

98. What time did you get _____ with the examination?
into
through
to
down

99. The same word _____ on a different list.

contained
typed
reappeared
introduced

100. The man needed a shopping _____ to put his groceries in.
vehicle
truck
line
cart