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Grammar and Vocabulary

Read the sentences carefully and for each item
choose the alternative that best fits the
context.

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1. Despite playing under strength, the village
team ____ beat their rivals.
a) could b) were able to c) couldn't d) weren't
able to

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1. Despite playing under strength, the village
team ____ beat their rivals.
a) could b) were able to c) couldn't d) weren't
able to

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2. She had to do the shopping for her neighbour,
____ she?
a) didn't b) hadn't c) does d) isn't a) didn't

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2. She had to do the shopping for her neighbour,
____ she?
a) didn't b) hadn't c) does d) isn't a) didn't

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3. He daren't ____ his boss for a rise just now.
a) asking b) be asking c) to ask d) ask

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3. He daren't ____ his boss for a rise just now.
a) asking b) be asking c) to ask d) ask

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4. I'll hand over all my files to my assistant
before I ____.
a) am leaving b) leave c) will leave d) shall
leave

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4. I'll hand over all my files to my assistant
before I ____.
a) am leaving b) leave c) will leave d) shall
leave

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5. By the time Brown's daughter graduates, ____
retired.
a) he b) he has c) he'll being d) he'll have

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5. By the time Brown's daughter graduates, ____
retired.
a) he b) he has c) he'll being d) he'll have

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6.How long has the property ____ to your family?
a) belonged b) belonging c)belongs d) been
belonging

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6.How long has the property ____ to your family?
a) belonged b) belonging c)belongs d) been
belonging

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7. Buy me a newspaper on your way back, ____?
a) do you b) will you c) have you d) don't you

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7. Buy me a newspaper on your way back, ____?
a) do you b) will you c) have you d) don't you

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8. The noise was so loud that we all ____ wear
ear-protectors.
a) must b) have to c) should d) had to

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8. The noise was so loud that we all ____ wear
ear-protectors.
a) must b) have to c) should d) had to

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9. This time next year ____ chief translator to
the Finnish UN delegation.
a) he is b) he'll being c) he'll be d) he's being

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9. This time next year ____ chief translator to
the Finnish UN delegation.
a) he is b) he'll being c) he'll be d) he's being

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10.It is essential that all top security
documents ____be stamped CONFIDENTIAL.
a) should b) must c) will d) may

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10.It is essential that all top security
documents ____be stamped CONFIDENTIAL.
a) should b) must c) will d) may

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11.I suggest Beth ____ in touch with the
organisers.
a) should get b) to get c) getting d) should
getting

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11.I suggest Beth ____ in touch with the
organisers.
a) should get b) to get c) getting d) should
getting

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12.According to ____ surveys, the majority of
Finns don't want to join NATO.
a) the most b) most c) most of d) the most of

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12.According to ____ surveys, the majority of
Finns don't want to join NATO.
a) the most b) most c) most of d) the most of

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13. You ____ continue. You've made your point
clearly enough already.
a) needn't b) mustn't c) don't have d) won't

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13. You ____ continue. You've made your point
clearly enough already.
a) needn't b) mustn't c) don't have d) won't

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14.Let's get the house cleared up before he ____
.
a) is arriving b) arrives c) will arrive d)
arrived

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14.Let's get the house cleared up before he ____
.
a) is arriving b) arrives c) will arrive d)
arrived

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15. My grandmother is absent-minded. She never
____ to put a stamp on an envelope!
a) remembers b) is remembering c) remembered d)
should remember

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15. My grandmother is absent-minded. She never
____ to put a stamp on an envelope!
a) remembers b) is remembering c) remembered d)
should remember

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16. In my opinion, the government should ____
action.
a) to take b) taking c) take d) have take

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16. In my opinion, the government should ____
action.
a) to take b) taking c) take d) have take

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17. Since last year my department's work ____
built up considerably.
a) was b) have c) is d) has

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17. Since last year my department's work ____
built up considerably.
a) was b) have c) is d) has

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18. The bill had already been paid, so I ____ to
do it.
a) hadn't b) didn't need c) needn't d) haven't

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18. The bill had already been paid, so I ____ to
do it.
a) hadn't b) didn't need c) needn't d) haven't

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19. Only ____ research has been carried out in
this field.
a) a little b) a few c) few d) not much

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19. Only ____ research has been carried out in
this field.
a) a little b) a few c) few d) not much

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20. It's 3 p.m. David ____ have arrived in London
by now.
a) would b) can c) should d) ought

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20. It's 3 p.m. David ____ have arrived in London
by now.
a) would b) can c) should d) ought

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21. If Bertie ____ to his guns, he'll probably
get what he wants.
a) will stick b) would stick c) stuck d) sticks

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21. If Bertie ____ to his guns, he'll probably
get what he wants.
a) will stick b) would stick c) stuck d) sticks

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22. I do hope he ____ in his plans.
a) shall succeed b) will succeed c) can succeed
d) succeed

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22. I do hope he ____ in his plans.
a) shall succeed b) will succeed c) can succeed
d) succeed

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23. By November Rachel ____ enough to buy a
mountain bike.
a) saves b) will have saved c) has saved d) will
be saving

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23. By November Rachel ____ enough to buy a
mountain bike.
a) saves b) will have saved c) has saved d) will
be saving

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24. ____ anyone object, the plan will be
reconsidered.
a) If b) Do c) Should d) Might

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24. ____ anyone object, the plan will be
reconsidered.
a) If b) Do c) Should d) Might

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25. We regret ____ you that your telephone has
been disconnected due to an unpaid bill
a) to inform b) informing c) to tell you d)
telling

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25. We regret ____ you that your telephone has
been disconnected due to an unpaid bill
a) to inform b) informing c) to tell you d)
telling

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26. Why don't you try ____ the key
anti-clockwise?
a) to turn b) on turning c) turning d) turn

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26. Why don't you try ____ the key
anti-clockwise?
a) to turn b) on turning c) turning d) turn

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27. The company's apology ____ regarded as an
exercise in damage limitation.
a) were b) was c) would d) had

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27. The company's apology ____ regarded as an
exercise in damage limitation.
a) were b) was c) would d) had

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28. We don't allow ____ in the classrooms.
a) that people smoke b) smoke c) people to smoke
d) to smoking

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28. We don't allow ____ in the classrooms.
a) that people smoke b) smoke c) people to smoke
d) to smoking

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29. I really must ____ on with my work now.
a) to get b) getting c) get d) to getting

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29. I really must ____ on with my work now.
a) to get b) getting c) get d) to getting

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30. The accused denied ____ in the vicinity of
the murder scene.
a) to have ever been b) have ever been c) having
ever been d) ever having been

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30. The accused denied ____ in the vicinity of
the murder scene.
a) to have ever been b) have ever been c) having
ever been d) ever having been

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31. Why don't you do what you're told, instead of
____ such a song and dance about it?
a) to make b) making c) made d) make

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31. Why don't you do what you're told, instead of
____ such a song and dance about it?
a) to make b) making c) made d) make

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32. The children ____ to stay up late.
a) don't allow b) aren't let c) aren't allowed d)
would rather

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32. The children ____ to stay up late.
a) don't allow b) aren't let c) aren't allowed d)
would rather

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33. I posted the parcel without ____ it.
a) weighing b) weigh c) weighed d) to weigh

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33. I posted the parcel without ____ it.
a) weighing b) weigh c) weighed d) to weigh

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34. I suppose you just went to the disco ____
improve your conversational skills!
a) so as b) for c) in order to d) too

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34. I suppose you just went to the disco ____
improve your conversational skills!
a) so as b) for c) in order to d) too

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35. He was't responsible. He wasn't ____ .
a) blame b) to blame c) blaming d) for blame

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35. He was't responsible. He wasn't ____ .
a) blame b) to blame c) blaming d) for blame

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36. What a dangerous thing to do! You ____ have
been killed!
a ) may b) can c) must d) might

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36. What a dangerous thing to do! You ____ have
been killed!
a ) may b) can c) must d) might

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37. For the rest of his life he lived in fear of
____ tracked down.
a) having b) be c) being d) been

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37. For the rest of his life he lived in fear of
____ tracked down.
a) having b) be c) being d) been

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38. All that rubbish will have to be ____ at
once.
a) get rid of b) got rid of c) got rid d) getting
rid of

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38. All that rubbish will have to be ____ at
once.
a) get rid of b) got rid of c) got rid d) getting
rid of

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39. You'll get a free months's subscription, ____
you renew your membership by the end of January.
a) unless b) however c) were d) provided

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39. You'll get a free months's subscription, ____
you renew your membership by the end of January.
a) unless b) however c) were d) provided

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40. By the time I went to the ticket office, the
concert ____ sold out.
a) had been b) have been c) was d) are

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40. By the time I went to the ticket office, the
concert ____ sold out.
a) had been b) have been c) was d) are

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41. We ____ to stop off in Singapore but the
airline changed the arrangements at the last
minute.
a) was going b) had c) were going d) ought

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41. We ____ to stop off in Singapore but the
airline changed the arrangements at the last
minute.
a) was going b) had c) were going d) ought

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42. I wish I ____ more about lace-making!
a) would know b) knew c) know d) can know

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42. I wish I ____ more about lace-making!
a) would know b) knew c) know d) can know

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43. I felt as if I ____ his confidence.
a) have betrayed b) would betray c) had betrayed
d) am betraying

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43. I felt as if I ____ his confidence.
a) have betrayed b) would betray c) had betrayed
d) am betraying

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44. ____ bread is regarded by some as a
therapeutic activity.
a) To make b) Made c) Making d) Having made

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44. ____ bread is regarded by some as a
therapeutic activity.
a) To make b) Made c) Making d) Having made

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45. It's time they ____ promotion, in my view.
a) get b) got c) will get d) have got

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45. It's time they ____ promotion, in my view.
a) get b) got c) will get d) have got

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46. The candidate ____ to have withdrawn her
application.
a) claimed b) said c) denied d) reported

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46. The candidate ____ to have withdrawn her
application.
a) claimed b) said c) denied d) reported

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47. There's nothing I like more than ____ for a
brisk walk in the morning.
a) go b) out c) walking d) going

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47. There's nothing I like more than ____ for a
brisk walk in the morning.
a) go b) out c) walking d) going

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48. How can you waste all that money on ____ ?
a) gamble b) to gamble c) gambling d) the gamble

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48. How can you waste all that money on ____ ?
a) gamble b) to gamble c) gambling d) the gamble

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49. The newspaper ____ bought is the early
evening edition.
a) that b) which c) who d) you

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49. The newspaper ____ bought is the early
evening edition.
a) that b) which c) who d) you

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50. They'll explain ____ you need to know to
complete your report.
a) what b) that c) which d) how

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50. They'll explain ____ you need to know to
complete your report.
a) what b) that c) which d) how

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51. The TV company ____ contract is up for
renewal is losing money.
a) which b) whose c) the d) who's

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51. The TV company ____ contract is up for
renewal is losing money.
a) which b) whose c) the d) who's

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52. Teresa ____ enjoys all kinds of team sports.
a) every week b) seldom c) with great enthusiasm
d) greatly

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52. Teresa ____ enjoys all kinds of team sports.
a) every week b) seldom c) with great enthusiasm
d) greatly

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53. In ____, it was obviously the wrong thing to
do.
a) hindsight b) the wake c) retrospect d) the
whole

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53. In ____, it was obviously the wrong thing to
do.
a) hindsight b) the wake c) retrospect d) the
whole

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54. I'll have to do overtime tonight, ____ is
very tiresome.
a) which b) what c) that d) so

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54. I'll have to do overtime tonight, ____ is
very tiresome.
a) which b) what c) that d) so

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55. There were ____ few tickets sold that the
concert was cancelled.
a) a b) very c) so d) such

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55. There were ____ few tickets sold that the
concert was cancelled.
a) a b) very c) so d) such

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56. That was the day ____ we heard the news about
Mick and Sarah.
a) when b) which c) on d) what

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56. That was the day ____ we heard the news about
Mick and Sarah.
a) when b) which c) on d) what

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57. The piano was ____ heavy for us to carry from
the removal van.
a) far b) much c) so d) too

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57. The piano was ____ heavy for us to carry from
the removal van.
a) far b) much c) so d) too

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58. I'm afraid that's the best ____ can do for
you.
a) which b) I c) that d) what

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58. I'm afraid that's the best ____ can do for
you.
a) which b) I c) that d) what

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59. He ____ that he had three Rolls-Royces at
home.
a) threatened b) reminded c) boasted d) informed

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59. He ____ that he had three Rolls-Royces at
home.
a) threatened b) reminded c) boasted d) informed

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60. Everything ____ can be done to ease the
situation has been implemented.
a) that b) which c) what d) who

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60. Everything ____ can be done to ease the
situation has been implemented.
a) that b) which c) what d) who

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61. You've got to be ____ certain before you
decide.
a) deadly b) deathly c) dead d) dearly

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61. You've got to be ____ certain before you
decide.
a) deadly b) deathly c) dead d) dearly

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62. She burst into tears when he spoke to her
____ .
a) sharp b) sharpish c) sharper d) sharply

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62. She burst into tears when he spoke to her
____ .
a) sharp b) sharpish c) sharper d) sharply

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63. They ____ us not to touch the aminals.
a) said b) refused c) suggested d) told

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63. They ____ us not to touch the aminals.
a) said b) refused c) suggested d) told

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64. Her cousin is ____ related to the Hapsburg
family.
a) nearly b) close c) closely d) near

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64. Her cousin is ____ related to the Hapsburg
family.
a) nearly b) close c) closely d) near

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65. We accused him ____ a blatant lie.
a) to telling b) to tell c) in telling d) of
telling

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65. We accused him ____ a blatant lie.
a) to telling b) to tell c) in telling d) of
telling

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66. You ____ assumed that we'd be starting at
8.00.
a) right b) rightly c) fairly d) fair

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66. You ____ assumed that we'd be starting at
8.00.
a) right b) rightly c) fairly d) fair

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67. The witness ____ ever having seen the
prisoner.
a) denied b) admitted c) insisted d) objected

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67. The witness ____ ever having seen the
prisoner.
a) denied b) admitted c) insisted d) objected

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68. Police are reported ____ found illegal drugs
in the star's home.
a) they have b) having c) to have d) have had

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68. Police are reported ____ found illegal drugs
in the star's home.
a) they have b) having c) to have d) have had

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69. No, he ____ ever jogs round the park these
days.
a) doesn't b) occasionally c) hardly d) almost

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69. No, he ____ ever jogs round the park these
days.
a) doesn't b) occasionally c) hardly d) almost

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70. It's by ____ means the best book I've ever
read.
a) no b) all c) fair d) some

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70. It's by ____ means the best book I've ever
read.
a) no b) all c) fair d) some

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71. The probation officer suggested Jim ____ to
her every week.
a) to report b) reporting c) should report d)
reports

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71. The probation officer suggested Jim ____ to
her every week.
a) to report b) reporting c) should report d)
reports

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72. I never know ____ to ask for permission or
not.
a) if b) either c) when d) whether

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72. I never know ____ to ask for permission or
not.
a) if b) either c) when d) whether

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73. She waited for twenty minutes and ____
arrived at the head of the queue.
a) lastly b) finally c) at the end d) eventual

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73. She waited for twenty minutes and ____
arrived at the head of the queue.
a) lastly b) finally c) at the end d) eventual

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74. He'll believe anything. he's so ____.
a) garrulous b) gullible c) credible d)
believable

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74. He'll believe anything. he's so ____.
a) garrulous b) gullible c) credible d)
believable

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75. At ____ time did I ever promise you a pay
rise.
a) any b) no c) all d) some

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75. At ____ time did I ever promise you a pay
rise.
a) any b) no c) all d) some

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76. He's got plenty of ____ experience as he's
worked in that field already.
a) second-hand b) firsthand c) primary d)
tertiary

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76. He's got plenty of ____ experience as he's
worked in that field already.
a) second-hand b) firsthand c) primary d)
tertiary

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77. On the phone you don't sound ____ your
sister.
a) similar b) same c) like d) as

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77. On the phone you don't sound ____ your
sister.
a) similar b) same c) like d) as

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78. Don't blame the boy he's a(n) ____ child.
a) just b) unfortunate c)unique d) mere

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78. Don't blame the boy he's a(n) ____ child.
a) just b) unfortunate c)unique d) mere

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79. His car isn't as economical ____ yours.
a) that b) like c) that d) as

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79. His car isn't as economical ____ yours.
a) that b) like c) that d) as

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80. The heads of the feuding families have been
____ enemies for years.
a) sworn b) promised c) cursed d) blood

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80. The heads of the feuding families have been
____ enemies for years.
a) sworn b) promised c) cursed d) blood

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81. Not only was there no tea, ____ there were no
sandwiches either.
a) and b) nor c) but d) so

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81. Not only was there no tea, ____ there were no
sandwiches either.
a) and b) nor c) but d) so

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82. The girl felt ____ with hunger.
a) faintly b) fainting c) fainted d) faint

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82. The girl felt ____ with hunger.
a) faintly b) fainting c) fainted d) faint

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83. People in this village have got an ____
appetite for news.
a) inexorable b) inevitable c) insatiable d)
inedible

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83. People in this village have got an ____
appetite for news.
a) inexorable b) inevitable c) insatiable d)
inedible

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84. Hardly had he sat down ____ he was sent for
again.
a) when b) than c) after d) that

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84. Hardly had he sat down ____ he was sent for
again.
a) when b) than c) after d) that

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85. Even the other convicts considered it a ____
crime.
a) guilty b) hard-bitten c) heinous d) hell-bent

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85. Even the other convicts considered it a ____
crime.
a) guilty b) hard-bitten c) heinous d) hell-bent

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86. Books ____ 'War and Peace' contribute to our
understanding of Russian history.
a) such b) like c) as d) how

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86. Books ____ 'War and Peace' contribute to our
understanding of Russian history.
a) such b) like c) as d) how

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87. Nothing was arranged it was all very ____ .
a) take-away b) worn-out c) slapdash d) slap-up

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87. Nothing was arranged it was all very ____ .
a) take-away b) worn-out c) slapdash d) slap-up

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88. She gave me the same advice ____ you did.
a) like b) than c) as d) who

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88. She gave me the same advice ____ you did.
a) like b) than c) as d) who

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89. ____ you are, the more you laugh.
a) Happier b) More happy c) What happier d) The
happier

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89. ____ you are, the more you laugh.
a) Happier b) More happy c) What happier d) The
happier

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90. Don't worry about making a noise. The
children are wide ____ .
a) waking b) awake c) woken d) awoke

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90. Don't worry about making a noise. The
children are wide ____ .
a) waking b) awake c) woken d) awoke

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91. She's always been one of your ____ critics.
a) fiercest b) most violent c) wildest d) hardest

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91. She's always been one of your ____ critics.
a) fiercest b) most violent c) wildest d) hardest

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92. ____ has such a stunning achievement been
recorded.
a) Always b) Seldom c) Today d) Recently

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92. ____ has such a stunning achievement been
recorded.
a) Always b) Seldom c) Today d) Recently

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93. When ____ money into the slot, be sure to use
undamaged coins.
a) on inserting b) having inserted c) to insert
d) inserting

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93. When ____ money into the slot, be sure to use
undamaged coins.
a) on inserting b) having inserted c) to insert
d) inserting

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94. The mother sat by her ____ child's bedside
all night.
a) asleep b) sleep c) sleeping d) overslept

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94. The mother sat by her ____ child's bedside
all night.
a) asleep b) sleep c) sleeping d) overslept

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95. Your car's very ____. It hardly seems to use
any petrol at all.
a) economical b) economic c) ecumenical d)
ecological

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95. Your car's very ____. It hardly seems to use
any petrol at all.
a) economical b) economic c) ecumenical d)
ecological

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96. I'm in a terrible ____ . I just don't know
what to do.
a) problem b) quandary c) loss d) trouble

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96. I'm in a terrible ____ . I just don't know
what to do.
a) problem b) quandary c) loss d) trouble

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97. ____ to the bank manager's loan, my company
managed to stay solvent.
a) With thanks b) Thank you c) Thanks d)
Gratefully

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97. ____ to the bank manager's loan, my company
managed to stay solvent.
a) With thanks b) Thank you c) Thanks d)
Gratefully

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98. We have every confidence ____ his ability to
handle the situation.
a) on b) in c) with d) by

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98. We have every confidence ____ his ability to
handle the situation.
a) on b) in c) with d) by

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99. Is there any chance ___ the machinery
repaired?
a) to have b) of having c) for having d) of being

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99. Is there any chance ___ the machinery
repaired?
a) to have b) of having c) for having d) of being

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100. By appearing on the soap powder commercials,
she became a ____ name.
a) housewife b) housekeeper c) house d)
household

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100. By appearing on the soap powder commercials,
she became a ____ name.
a) housewife b) housekeeper c) house d)
household

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101. Now that Mr Brown has refused, we'll have to
find a substitute ____ the post.
a) to b) as c) for d) in

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101. Now that Mr Brown has refused, we'll have to
find a substitute ____ the post.
a) to b) as c) for d) in

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102. It's hard to do ____ to such a masterpiece.
a) judgement b) justice c) fair play d) fairness

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102. It's hard to do ____ to such a masterpiece.
a) judgement b) justice c) fair play d) fairness

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103. It's crucial that he ____ attend the
ceremony.
a) should b) must c) will d) ought

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103. It's crucial that he ____ attend the
ceremony.
a) should b) must c) will d) ought

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104. How you invest your money is none of my ____
.
a) affair b) matter c) business d) care

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104. How you invest your money is none of my ____
.
a) affair b) matter c) business d) care

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105. I'm afraid you've got the wrong end of the
____ .
a) loaf b) pot c) leg d) stick

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105. I'm afraid you've got the wrong end of the
____ .
a) loaf b) pot c) leg d) stick

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106. I'm ____ a complete loss to understand why
you reacted so violently.
a) at b) in c) on d) by

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106. I'm ____ a complete loss to understand why
you reacted so violently.
a) at b) in c) on d) by

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107. ____ you cut down your carbohydrate intake,
you'd have lost weight by now.
a) Did b) Were c) If d) Had

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107. ____ you cut down your carbohydrate intake,
you'd have lost weight by now.
a) Did b) Were c) If d) Had

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108. If the level of taxation is ____ this year,
small businesses will be affected.
a) raised b) risen c) arisen d) raising

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108. If the level of taxation is ____ this year,
small businesses will be affected.
a) raised b) risen c) arisen d) raising

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109. Don't ____ anything to him if you can help
it.
a) speak b) tell c) talk d) say

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109. Don't ____ anything to him if you can help
it.
a) speak b) tell c) talk d) say

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110. I couldn't hear what he said, because he was
muttering ____ his breath.
a) out of b) under c) in d) on

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110. I couldn't hear what he said, because he was
muttering ____ his breath.
a) out of b) under c) in d) on

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111. I object ____ to do all the work myself.
a) being asked b) to asking c) to being asked d)
on being asked

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111. I object ____ to do all the work myself.
a) being asked b) to asking c) to being asked d)
on being asked

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112. The stones have ____ buried in the sand for
a thousand years.
a) lied b) lying c) laid d) lain

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112. The stones have ____ buried in the sand for
a thousand years.
a) lied b) lying c) laid d) lain

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113. I want ____ clear up the mess you've made!
a) that you b) you to c) you do d) you should

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113. I want ____ clear up the mess you've made!
a) that you b) you to c) you do d) you should

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114. We shall deal with your pay rise ____ due
course.
a) in b) on c) by d) with

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114. We shall deal with your pay rise ____ due
course.
a) in b) on c) by d) with

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115. The judge ____ his disapproval of the young
man's behaviour.
a) said b) told c) voiced d) spoke

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115. The judge ____ his disapproval of the young
man's behaviour.
a) said b) told c) voiced d) spoke

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116. Nobody would question the PM's integrity. He
is above ____ .
a) contempt b) average c) all d) suspicion

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116. Nobody would question the PM's integrity. He
is above ____ .
a) contempt b) average c) all d) suspicion

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117. I'll ____ you just one more story before you
go to sleep.
a) speak b) say c) tell d) talk

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117. I'll ____ you just one more story before you
go to sleep.
a) speak b) say c) tell d) talk

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118. If only I ____ lost my temper in the
meeting.
a) wouldn't have b) wouldn't c) hadn't d) didn't

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118. If only I ____ lost my temper in the
meeting.
a) wouldn't have b) wouldn't c) hadn't d) didn't

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119. The road was closed, so we had to ____ and
find an alternative route.
a) put down b) turn back c) go about d) go off

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119. The road was closed, so we had to ____ and
find an alternative route.
a) put down b) turn back c) go about d) go off

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120. We ____ for Paris at midnight.
a) set off b) made for c) went off d) got down

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120. We ____ for Paris at midnight.
a) set off b) made for c) went off d) got down

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121. I knew your family would stand ____ you.
a) for b) off c) by d) about

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121. I knew your family would stand ____ you.
a) for b) off c) by d) about

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122. How could you have ____ him for your
brother?
a) confused b) considered c) thought d) mistaken

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122. How could you have ____ him for your
brother?
a) confused b) considered c) thought d) mistaken

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123. It is vital that we ____ a change in
people's attitudes.
a) bring down b) bring back c) bring about d)
look after

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123. It is vital that we ____ a change in
people's attitudes.
a) bring down b) bring back c) bring about d)
look after

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124. Giuseppe's secretary ____ a call to the
office in Milan.
a) put through b) applied for c) put by d) set
about

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124. Giuseppe's secretary ____ a call to the
office in Milan.
a) put through b) applied for c) put by d) set
about

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125. We'll have to ____ down the options before
coming to a decision.
a) slow b) narrow c) bring d) wind

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125. We'll have to ____ down the options before
coming to a decision.
a) slow b) narrow c) bring d) wind

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126. Janet certainly ____ her mother in her
devil-may-care approach to life.
a) looks after b) calms down c) cares for d)
takes after

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126. Janet certainly ____ her mother in her
devil-may-care approach to life.
a) looks after b) calms down c) cares for d)
takes after

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127. Ingrid broke ____ in tears when we told her
about the accident.
a) off b) through c) down d) for

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127. Ingrid broke ____ in tears when we told her
about the accident.
a) off b) through c) down d) for

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128. I'm so tired I'll probably ____ off in the
cinema.
a) doze b) sleep c) turn d) fall

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128. I'm so tired I'll probably ____ off in the
cinema.
a) doze b) sleep c) turn d) fall

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129. If the bus doesn't come, you can always flag
____ a taxi.
a) after b) for c) down d) off

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129. If the bus doesn't come, you can always flag
____ a taxi.
a) after b) for c) down d) off

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130. Look, I ____ it all back. I should never
have spoken like that.
a) put b) call c) give d) take

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130. Look, I ____ it all back. I should never
have spoken like that.
a) put b) call c) give d) take

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131. I think a couple of coffees will ____ off
the meal nicely.
a) go b) send c) round d) wear

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131. I think a couple of coffees will ____ off
the meal nicely.
a) go b) send c) round d) wear

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132. The official ____ quickly through my file,
and then handed it back to me.
a) got b) turned c) looked d) saw

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132. The official ____ quickly through my file,
and then handed it back to me.
a) got b) turned c) looked d) saw

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133. You look really sick! We must send ___ a
doctor!
a) off b) by c) about d) for

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133. You look really sick! We must send ___ a
doctor!
a) off b) by c) about d) for

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134. Don't ____ ! I haven't finished explaining
yet!
a) hang up b) hold on c) hang on d) call up

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134. Don't ____ ! I haven't finished explaining
yet!
a) hang up b) hold on c) hang on d) call up

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135. The motorist must have run ____ the fox
without noticing.
a) out b) on c) over d) up

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135. The motorist must have run ____ the fox
without noticing.
a) out b) on c) over d) up

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136. It ____ out that the accused had bribed some
of the jurors.
a) resulted b) pointed c) broke d) turned

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136. It ____ out that the accused had bribed some
of the jurors.
a) resulted b) pointed c) broke d) turned

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137. I expect the new trend will soon ____ here.
a) catch up b) catch on c) take up d) identify
with

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137. I expect the new trend will soon ____ here.
a) catch up b) catch on c) take up d) identify
with

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138. It's difficult to tell identical twins ____
.
a) on b) out c) apart d) over

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138. It's difficult to tell identical twins ____
.
a) on b) out c) apart d) over

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139. Donna will have to ____ her antiques,
because she needs the money.
a) part with b) take out c) move on d) clear up

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139. Donna will have to ____ her antiques,
because she needs the money.
a) part with b) take out c) move on d) clear up

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140. I'll use my credit card to ____ up before we
check out.
a) take b) sum c) bottle d) settle

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140. I'll use my credit card to ____ up before we
check out.
a) take b) sum c) bottle d) settle

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141. Scientists ____ a carefully controlled
experiment on the mystery virus.
a) carried over b) measured out c) carried out d)
put up

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141. Scientists ____ a carefully controlled
experiment on the mystery virus.
a) carried over b) measured out c) carried out d)
put up

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142. As darkness fell, there was nothing for it
but to ____ for the nearest village.
a) call b) go c) make d) stand

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142. As darkness fell, there was nothing for it
but to ____ for the nearest village.
a) call b) go c) make d) stand

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143. There is no time to do anything but ____
briefly on the most important points.
a) touch b) run c) go d) pick

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143. There is no time to do anything but ____
briefly on the most important points.
a) touch b) run c) go d) pick

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144. Owning an animal can really tie you ____ .
a) out b) down c) back d) off

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144. Owning an animal can really tie you ____ .
a) out b) down c) back d) off

290
Grammar and Vocabulary

145. The terrorist headquarters was blown ____ in
the army attack.
a) down b) out c) over d) up

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145. The terrorist headquarters was blown ____ in
the army attack.
a) down b) out c) over d) up

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146. Don't worry if you make a mistake. Just ____
it out.
a) rule b) slip c) leave d) cross

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146. Don't worry if you make a mistake. Just ____
it out.
a) rule b) slip c) leave d) cross

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147. It's no good trying to ____ with Eddie.
You'll never change his mind.
a) deal b) discuss c) reason d) side

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147. It's no good trying to ____ with Eddie.
You'll never change his mind.
a) deal b) discuss c) reason d) side

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148. Thank goodness you'll be there. I'm ____ on
your support.
a) holding b) calling c) hanging d) counting

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148. Thank goodness you'll be there. I'm ____ on
your support.
a) holding b) calling c) hanging d) counting

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149. The lecture hall gradually emptied as
Professor Hicks ____ on.
a) kept b) passed c) rambled d) touched

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149. The lecture hall gradually emptied as
Professor Hicks ____ on.
a) kept b) passed c) rambled d) touched

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150. The speaker failed to get his message ____
to his audience.
a) around b) in c) across d) out

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150. The speaker failed to get his message ____
to his audience.
a) around b) in c) across d) out

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151. The reporter announced solemnly that ther
President had ____ in his sleep.
a) passed away b) died away c) passed out d)
dropped off

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151. The reporter announced solemnly that ther
President had ____ in his sleep.
a) passed away b) died away c) passed out d)
dropped off

304
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152. He's been to the USA, Australia and India
this year. He certainly gets ____ !
a) on b) around c) out d) away

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152. He's been to the USA, Australia and India
this year. He certainly gets ____ !
a) on b) around c) out d) away

306
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153. Look, I'm sorry to ____ in, but I think I
can help you.
a) move b) plug c) butt d) pop

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153. Look, I'm sorry to ____ in, but I think I
can help you.
a) move b) plug c) butt d) pop

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154. Our family heirlooms are ____ from mother to
daughter.
a) taken after b) put by c) parted with d) handed
down

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154. Our family heirlooms are ____ from mother to
daughter.
a) taken after b) put by c) parted with d) handed
down

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155. Politicians frequently ____ a lot of
criticism.
a) come out in b) catch up with c) come in for d)
get up to

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155. Politicians frequently ____ a lot of
criticism.
a) come out in b) catch up with c) come in for d)
get up to

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156. I was disappointed when I saw the film. It
was a real ____ .
a) let-down b) breakdown c) turnout d) drop-out

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156. I was disappointed when I saw the film. It
was a real ____ .
a) let-down b) breakdown c) turnout d) drop-out

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157. You'll lose marks if you don't ___ in all
the gaps.
a) send b) fill c) fit d) join

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157. You'll lose marks if you don't ___ in all
the gaps.
a) send b) fill c) fit d) join

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158. He gambled ____ his life's savings before
starting on his wife's.
a) across b) around c) out d) away

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158. He gambled ____ his life's savings before
starting on his wife's.
a) across b) around c) out d) away

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159. Did you notice Bob trying to ___ doing the
washing-up?
a) get up to b) break out of c) get out of d) get
along with

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159. Did you notice Bob trying to ___ doing the
washing-up?
a) get up to b) break out of c) get out of d) get
along with

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160. To beat the holiday traffic, we'll have to
____ out at dawn.
a) set b) go c) move d) drive

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160. To beat the holiday traffic, we'll have to
____ out at dawn.
a) set b) go c) move d) drive

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161. I could probably ____ out the answer if I
had a pencil, some paper and a calculator.
a) think b) study c) hand d) work

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161. I could probably ____ out the answer if I
had a pencil, some paper and a calculator.
a) think b) study c) hand d) work

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162. Delilah wasn't at all hungry, and could only
____ with the food on her plate.
a) finger b) toy c) snack d) work

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162. Delilah wasn't at all hungry, and could only
____ with the food on her plate.
a) finger b) toy c) snack d) work

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163. I know it's a pretty boring routine, but
you'll just have to ____ on for the moment, I'm
afraid.
a) count b) live c) soldier d) move

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163. I know it's a pretty boring routine, but
you'll just have to ____ on for the moment, I'm
afraid.
a) count b) live c) soldier d) move

328
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164. As the years passed, Joe's memories of his
terrible experience ____ away.
a) faded b) backed c) passed d) got

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164. As the years passed, Joe's memories of his
terrible experience ____ away.
a) faded b) backed c) passed d) got

330
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165. This is a big decision to make. Think it
____ before you give me your final word tomorrow.
a) upon b) carefully c) on d) over

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165. This is a big decision to make. Think it
____ before you give me your final word tomorrow.
a) upon b) carefully c) on d) over

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166. I presume you declare any private ____ to
the appropriate authorities.
a) income b) revenue c) interest d) allowance

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166. I presume you declare any private ____ to
the appropriate authorities.
a) income b) revenue c) interest d) allowance

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167. Derek had no experience of white-water
canoeing, so it was extremely ____ of him to try
and shoot the rapids
a) hazardous b) intrepid c) perilous d) foolhardy

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167. Derek had no experience of white-water
canoeing, so it was extremely ____ of him to try
and shoot the rapids
a) hazardous b) intrepid c) perilous d) foolhardy

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