grammar and vocabulary read the sentences carefully and for each item choose the alternative that...

Grammar and Vocabulary

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

the context.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 3. He daren't ____ his boss for a rise just now.

• a) asking b) be asking c) to ask d) ask

• 3. He daren't ____ his boss for a rise just now.

• a) asking b) be asking c) to ask d) ask

• 4. I'll hand over all my files to my assistant before I ____.

• a) am leaving b) leave c) will leave d) shall leave

• 4. I'll hand over all my files to my assistant before I ____.

• a) am leaving b) leave c) will leave d) shall leave

• 5. By the time Brown's daughter graduates, ____ retired.

• a) he b) he has c) he'll being d) he'll have

• 5. By the time Brown's daughter graduates, ____ retired.

• a) he b) he has c) he'll being d) he'll have

• 6.How long has the property ____ to your family?

• a) belonged b) belonging c)belongs d) been belonging

• 6.How long has the property ____ to your family?

• a) belonged b) belonging c)belongs d) been belonging

• 7. Buy me a newspaper on your way back, ____?

• a) do you b) will you c) have you d) don't you

• 7. Buy me a newspaper on your way back, ____?

• a) do you b) will you c) have you d) don't you

• 8. The noise was so loud that we all ____ wear ear-protectors.

• a) must b) have to c) should d) had to

• 8. The noise was so loud that we all ____ wear ear-protectors.

• a) must b) have to c) should d) had to

• 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

• 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

• 10.It is essential that all top security documents ____be stamped CONFIDENTIAL.

• a) should b) must c) will d) may

• 10.It is essential that all top security documents ____be stamped CONFIDENTIAL.

• a) should b) must c) will d) may

• 11.I suggest Beth ____ in touch with the organisers.

• a) should get b) to get c) getting d) should getting

• 11.I suggest Beth ____ in touch with the organisers.

• a) should get b) to get c) getting d) should getting

• 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

• 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

• 13. You ____ continue. You've made your point clearly enough already.

• a) needn't b) mustn't c) don't have d) won't

• 13. You ____ continue. You've made your point clearly enough already.

• a) needn't b) mustn't c) don't have d) won't

• 14.Let's get the house cleared up before he ____ .

• a) is arriving b) arrives c) will arrive d) arrived

• 14.Let's get the house cleared up before he ____ .

• a) is arriving b) arrives c) will arrive d) arrived

• 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

• 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

• 16. In my opinion, the government should ____ action.

• a) to take b) taking c) take d) have take

• 16. In my opinion, the government should ____ action.

• a) to take b) taking c) take d) have take

• 17. Since last year my department's work ____ built up considerably.

• a) was b) have c) is d) has

• 17. Since last year my department's work ____ built up considerably.

• a) was b) have c) is d) has

• 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

• 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

• 19. Only ____ research has been carried out in this field.

• a) a little b) a few c) few d) not much

• 19. Only ____ research has been carried out in this field.

• a) a little b) a few c) few d) not much

• 20. It's 3 p.m. David ____ have arrived in London by now.

• a) would b) can c) should d) ought

• 20. It's 3 p.m. David ____ have arrived in London by now.

• a) would b) can c) should d) ought

• 21. If Bertie ____ to his guns, he'll probably get what he wants.

• a) will stick b) would stick c) stuck d) sticks

• 21. If Bertie ____ to his guns, he'll probably get what he wants.

• a) will stick b) would stick c) stuck d) sticks

• 22. I do hope he ____ in his plans.

• a) shall succeed b) will succeed c) can succeed d) succeed

• 22. I do hope he ____ in his plans.

• a) shall succeed b) will succeed c) can succeed d) succeed

• 23. By November Rachel ____ enough to buy a mountain bike.

• a) saves b) will have saved c) has saved d) will be saving

• 23. By November Rachel ____ enough to buy a mountain bike.

• a) saves b) will have saved c) has saved d) will be saving

• 24. ____ anyone object, the plan will be reconsidered.

• a) If b) Do c) Should d) Might

• 24. ____ anyone object, the plan will be reconsidered.

• a) If b) Do c) Should d) Might

• 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

• 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

• 26. Why don't you try ____ the key anti-clockwise?

• a) to turn b) on turning c) turning d) turn

• 26. Why don't you try ____ the key anti-clockwise?

• a) to turn b) on turning c) turning d) turn

• 27. The company's apology ____ regarded as an exercise in damage limitation.

• a) were b) was c) would d) had

• 27. The company's apology ____ regarded as an exercise in damage limitation.

• a) were b) was c) would d) had

• 28. We don't allow ____ in the classrooms.

• a) that people smoke b) smoke c) people to smoke d) to smoking

• 28. We don't allow ____ in the classrooms.

• a) that people smoke b) smoke c) people to smoke d) to smoking

• 29. I really must ____ on with my work now.

• a) to get b) getting c) get d) to getting

• 29. I really must ____ on with my work now.

• a) to get b) getting c) get d) to getting

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 32. The children ____ to stay up late.

• a) don't allow b) aren't let c) aren't allowed d) would rather

• 32. The children ____ to stay up late.

• a) don't allow b) aren't let c) aren't allowed d) would rather

• 33. I posted the parcel without ____ it.

• a) weighing b) weigh c) weighed d) to weigh

• 33. I posted the parcel without ____ it.

• a) weighing b) weigh c) weighed d) to weigh

• 34. I suppose you just went to the disco ____ improve your conversational skills!

• a) so as b) for c) in order to d) too

• 34. I suppose you just went to the disco ____ improve your conversational skills!

• a) so as b) for c) in order to d) too

• 35. He was't responsible. He wasn't ____ .

• a) blame b) to blame c) blaming d) for blame

• 35. He was't responsible. He wasn't ____ .

• a) blame b) to blame c) blaming d) for blame

• 36. What a dangerous thing to do! You ____ have been killed!

• a ) may b) can c) must d) might

• 36. What a dangerous thing to do! You ____ have been killed!

• a ) may b) can c) must d) might

• 37. For the rest of his life he lived in fear of ____ tracked down.

• a) having b) be c) being d) been

• 37. For the rest of his life he lived in fear of ____ tracked down.

• a) having b) be c) being d) been

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 40. By the time I went to the ticket office, the concert ____ sold out.

• a) had been b) have been c) was d) are

• 40. By the time I went to the ticket office, the concert ____ sold out.

• a) had been b) have been c) was d) are

• 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

• 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

• 42. I wish I ____ more about lace-making!

• a) would know b) knew c) know d) can know

• 42. I wish I ____ more about lace-making!

• a) would know b) knew c) know d) can know

• 43. I felt as if I ____ his confidence.

• a) have betrayed b) would betray c) had betrayed d) am betraying

• 43. I felt as if I ____ his confidence.

• a) have betrayed b) would betray c) had betrayed d) am betraying

• 44. ____ bread is regarded by some as a therapeutic activity.

• a) To make b) Made c) Making d) Having made

• 44. ____ bread is regarded by some as a therapeutic activity.

• a) To make b) Made c) Making d) Having made

• 45. It's time they ____ promotion, in my view.

• a) get b) got c) will get d) have got

• 45. It's time they ____ promotion, in my view.

• a) get b) got c) will get d) have got

• 46. The candidate ____ to have withdrawn her application.

• a) claimed b) said c) denied d) reported

• 46. The candidate ____ to have withdrawn her application.

• a) claimed b) said c) denied d) reported

• 47. There's nothing I like more than ____ for a brisk walk in the morning.

• a) go b) out c) walking d) going

• 47. There's nothing I like more than ____ for a brisk walk in the morning.

• a) go b) out c) walking d) going

• 48. How can you waste all that money on ____ ?

• a) gamble b) to gamble c) gambling d) the gamble

• 48. How can you waste all that money on ____ ?

• a) gamble b) to gamble c) gambling d) the gamble

• 49. The newspaper ____ bought is the early evening edition.

• a) that b) which c) who d) you

• 49. The newspaper ____ bought is the early evening edition.

• a) that b) which c) who d) you

• 50. They'll explain ____ you need to know to complete your report.

• a) what b) that c) which d) how

• 50. They'll explain ____ you need to know to complete your report.

• a) what b) that c) which d) how

• 51. The TV company ____ contract is up for renewal is losing money.

• a) which b) whose c) the d) who's

• 51. The TV company ____ contract is up for renewal is losing money.

• a) which b) whose c) the d) who's

• 52. Teresa ____ enjoys all kinds of team sports.

• a) every week b) seldom c) with great enthusiasm d) greatly

• 52. Teresa ____ enjoys all kinds of team sports.

• a) every week b) seldom c) with great enthusiasm d) greatly

• 53. In ____, it was obviously the wrong thing to do.

• a) hindsight b) the wake c) retrospect d) the whole

• 53. In ____, it was obviously the wrong thing to do.

• a) hindsight b) the wake c) retrospect d) the whole

• 54. I'll have to do overtime tonight, ____ is very tiresome.

• a) which b) what c) that d) so

• 54. I'll have to do overtime tonight, ____ is very tiresome.

• a) which b) what c) that d) so

• 55. There were ____ few tickets sold that the concert was cancelled.

• a) a b) very c) so d) such

• 55. There were ____ few tickets sold that the concert was cancelled.

• a) a b) very c) so d) such

• 56. That was the day ____ we heard the news about Mick and Sarah.

• a) when b) which c) on d) what

• 56. That was the day ____ we heard the news about Mick and Sarah.

• a) when b) which c) on d) what

• 57. The piano was ____ heavy for us to carry from the removal van.

• a) far b) much c) so d) too

• 57. The piano was ____ heavy for us to carry from the removal van.

• a) far b) much c) so d) too

• 58. I'm afraid that's the best ____ can do for you.

• a) which b) I c) that d) what

• 58. I'm afraid that's the best ____ can do for you.

• a) which b) I c) that d) what

• 59. He ____ that he had three Rolls-Royces at home.

• a) threatened b) reminded c) boasted d) informed

• 59. He ____ that he had three Rolls-Royces at home.

• a) threatened b) reminded c) boasted d) informed

• 60. Everything ____ can be done to ease the situation has been implemented.

• a) that b) which c) what d) who

• 60. Everything ____ can be done to ease the situation has been implemented.

• a) that b) which c) what d) who

• 61. You've got to be ____ certain before you decide.

• a) deadly b) deathly c) dead d) dearly

• 61. You've got to be ____ certain before you decide.

• a) deadly b) deathly c) dead d) dearly

• 62. She burst into tears when he spoke to her ____ .

• a) sharp b) sharpish c) sharper d) sharply

• 62. She burst into tears when he spoke to her ____ .

• a) sharp b) sharpish c) sharper d) sharply

• 63. They ____ us not to touch the aminals.

• a) said b) refused c) suggested d) told

• 63. They ____ us not to touch the aminals.

• a) said b) refused c) suggested d) told

• 64. Her cousin is ____ related to the Hapsburg family.

• a) nearly b) close c) closely d) near

• 64. Her cousin is ____ related to the Hapsburg family.

• a) nearly b) close c) closely d) near

• 65. We accused him ____ a blatant lie.

• a) to telling b) to tell c) in telling d) of telling

• 65. We accused him ____ a blatant lie.

• a) to telling b) to tell c) in telling d) of telling

• 66. You ____ assumed that we'd be starting at 8.00.

• a) right b) rightly c) fairly d) fair

• 66. You ____ assumed that we'd be starting at 8.00.

• a) right b) rightly c) fairly d) fair

• 67. The witness ____ ever having seen the prisoner.

• a) denied b) admitted c) insisted d) objected

• 67. The witness ____ ever having seen the prisoner.

• a) denied b) admitted c) insisted d) objected

• 68. Police are reported ____ found illegal drugs in the star's home.

• a) they have b) having c) to have d) have had

• 68. Police are reported ____ found illegal drugs in the star's home.

• a) they have b) having c) to have d) have had

• 69. No, he ____ ever jogs round the park these days.

• a) doesn't b) occasionally c) hardly d) almost

• 69. No, he ____ ever jogs round the park these days.

• a) doesn't b) occasionally c) hardly d) almost

• 70. It's by ____ means the best book I've ever read.

• a) no b) all c) fair d) some

• 70. It's by ____ means the best book I've ever read.

• a) no b) all c) fair d) some

• 71. The probation officer suggested Jim ____ to her every week.

• a) to report b) reporting c) should report d) reports

• 71. The probation officer suggested Jim ____ to her every week.

• a) to report b) reporting c) should report d) reports

• 72. I never know ____ to ask for permission or not.

• a) if b) either c) when d) whether

• 72. I never know ____ to ask for permission or not.

• a) if b) either c) when d) whether

• 73. She waited for twenty minutes and ____ arrived at the head of the queue.

• a) lastly b) finally c) at the end d) eventual

• 73. She waited for twenty minutes and ____ arrived at the head of the queue.

• a) lastly b) finally c) at the end d) eventual

• 74. He'll believe anything. he's so ____.

• a) garrulous b) gullible c) credible d) believable

• 74. He'll believe anything. he's so ____.

• a) garrulous b) gullible c) credible d) believable

• 75. At ____ time did I ever promise you a pay rise.

• a) any b) no c) all d) some

• 75. At ____ time did I ever promise you a pay rise.

• a) any b) no c) all d) some

• 76. He's got plenty of ____ experience as he's worked in that field already.

• a) second-hand b) firsthand c) primary d) tertiary

• 76. He's got plenty of ____ experience as he's worked in that field already.

• a) second-hand b) firsthand c) primary d) tertiary

• 77. On the phone you don't sound ____ your sister.

• a) similar b) same c) like d) as

• 77. On the phone you don't sound ____ your sister.

• a) similar b) same c) like d) as

• 78. Don't blame the boy – he's a(n) ____ child.

• a) just b) unfortunate c)unique d) mere

• 78. Don't blame the boy – he's a(n) ____ child.

• a) just b) unfortunate c)unique d) mere

• 79. His car isn't as economical ____ yours.

• a) that b) like c) that d) as

• 79. His car isn't as economical ____ yours.

• a) that b) like c) that d) as

• 80. The heads of the feuding families have been ____ enemies for years.

• a) sworn b) promised c) cursed d) blood

• 80. The heads of the feuding families have been ____ enemies for years.

• a) sworn b) promised c) cursed d) blood

• 81. Not only was there no tea, ____ there were no sandwiches either.

• a) and b) nor c) but d) so

• 81. Not only was there no tea, ____ there were no sandwiches either.

• a) and b) nor c) but d) so

• 82. The girl felt ____ with hunger.

• a) faintly b) fainting c) fainted d) faint

• 82. The girl felt ____ with hunger.

• a) faintly b) fainting c) fainted d) faint

• 83. People in this village have got an ____ appetite for news.

• a) inexorable b) inevitable c) insatiable d) inedible

• 83. People in this village have got an ____ appetite for news.

• a) inexorable b) inevitable c) insatiable d) inedible

• 84. Hardly had he sat down ____ he was sent for again.

• a) when b) than c) after d) that

• 84. Hardly had he sat down ____ he was sent for again.

• a) when b) than c) after d) that

• 85. Even the other convicts considered it a ____ crime.

• a) guilty b) hard-bitten c) heinous d) hell-bent

• 85. Even the other convicts considered it a ____ crime.

• a) guilty b) hard-bitten c) heinous d) hell-bent

• 86. Books ____ 'War and Peace' contribute to our understanding of Russian history.

• a) such b) like c) as d) how

• 86. Books ____ 'War and Peace' contribute to our understanding of Russian history.

• a) such b) like c) as d) how

• 87. Nothing was arranged – it was all very ____ .

• a) take-away b) worn-out c) slapdash d) slap-up

• 87. Nothing was arranged – it was all very ____ .

• a) take-away b) worn-out c) slapdash d) slap-up

• 88. She gave me the same advice ____ you did.

• a) like b) than c) as d) who

• 88. She gave me the same advice ____ you did.

• a) like b) than c) as d) who

• 89. ____ you are, the more you laugh.

• a) Happier b) More happy c) What happier d) The happier

• 89. ____ you are, the more you laugh.

• a) Happier b) More happy c) What happier d) The happier

• 90. Don't worry about making a noise. The children are wide ____ .

• a) waking b) awake c) woken d) awoke

• 90. Don't worry about making a noise. The children are wide ____ .

• a) waking b) awake c) woken d) awoke

• 91. She's always been one of your ____ critics.

• a) fiercest b) most violent c) wildest d) hardest

• 91. She's always been one of your ____ critics.

• a) fiercest b) most violent c) wildest d) hardest

• 92. ____ has such a stunning achievement been recorded.

• a) Always b) Seldom c) Today d) Recently

• 92. ____ has such a stunning achievement been recorded.

• a) Always b) Seldom c) Today d) Recently

• 93. When ____ money into the slot, be sure to use undamaged coins.

• a) on inserting b) having inserted c) to insert d) inserting

• 93. When ____ money into the slot, be sure to use undamaged coins.

• a) on inserting b) having inserted c) to insert d) inserting

• 94. The mother sat by her ____ child's bedside all night.

• a) asleep b) sleep c) sleeping d) overslept

• 94. The mother sat by her ____ child's bedside all night.

• a) asleep b) sleep c) sleeping d) overslept

• 95. Your car's very ____. It hardly seems to use any petrol at all.

• a) economical b) economic c) ecumenical d) ecological

• 95. Your car's very ____. It hardly seems to use any petrol at all.

• a) economical b) economic c) ecumenical d) ecological

• 96. I'm in a terrible ____ . I just don't know what to do.

• a) problem b) quandary c) loss d) trouble

• 96. I'm in a terrible ____ . I just don't know what to do.

• a) problem b) quandary c) loss d) trouble

• 97. ____ to the bank manager's loan, my company managed to stay solvent.

• a) With thanks b) Thank you c) Thanks d) Gratefully

• 97. ____ to the bank manager's loan, my company managed to stay solvent.

• a) With thanks b) Thank you c) Thanks d) Gratefully

• 98. We have every confidence ____ his ability to handle the situation.

• a) on b) in c) with d) by

• 98. We have every confidence ____ his ability to handle the situation.

• a) on b) in c) with d) by

• 99. Is there any chance ___ the machinery repaired?

• a) to have b) of having c) for having d) of being

• 99. Is there any chance ___ the machinery repaired?

• a) to have b) of having c) for having d) of being

• 100. By appearing on the soap powder commercials, she became a ____ name.

• a) housewife b) housekeeper c) house d) household

• 100. By appearing on the soap powder commercials, she became a ____ name.

• a) housewife b) housekeeper c) house d) household

• 101. Now that Mr Brown has refused, we'll have to find a substitute ____ the post.

• a) to b) as c) for d) in

• 101. Now that Mr Brown has refused, we'll have to find a substitute ____ the post.

• a) to b) as c) for d) in

• 102. It's hard to do ____ to such a masterpiece.

• a) judgement b) justice c) fair play d) fairness

• 102. It's hard to do ____ to such a masterpiece.

• a) judgement b) justice c) fair play d) fairness

• 103. It's crucial that he ____ attend the ceremony.

• a) should b) must c) will d) ought

• 103. It's crucial that he ____ attend the ceremony.

• a) should b) must c) will d) ought

• 104. How you invest your money is none of my ____ .

• a) affair b) matter c) business d) care

• 104. How you invest your money is none of my ____ .

• a) affair b) matter c) business d) care

• 105. I'm afraid you've got the wrong end of the ____ .

• a) loaf b) pot c) leg d) stick

• 105. I'm afraid you've got the wrong end of the ____ .

• a) loaf b) pot c) leg d) stick

• 106. I'm ____ a complete loss to understand why you reacted so violently.

• a) at b) in c) on d) by

• 106. I'm ____ a complete loss to understand why you reacted so violently.

• a) at b) in c) on d) by

• 107. ____ you cut down your carbohydrate intake, you'd have lost weight by now.

• a) Did b) Were c) If d) Had

• 107. ____ you cut down your carbohydrate intake, you'd have lost weight by now.

• a) Did b) Were c) If d) Had

• 108. If the level of taxation is ____ this year, small businesses will be affected.

• a) raised b) risen c) arisen d) raising

• 108. If the level of taxation is ____ this year, small businesses will be affected.

• a) raised b) risen c) arisen d) raising

• 109. Don't ____ anything to him if you can help it.

• a) speak b) tell c) talk d) say

• 109. Don't ____ anything to him if you can help it.

• a) speak b) tell c) talk d) say

• 110. I couldn't hear what he said, because he was muttering ____ his breath.

• a) out of b) under c) in d) on

• 110. I couldn't hear what he said, because he was muttering ____ his breath.

• a) out of b) under c) in d) on

• 111. I object ____ to do all the work myself.

• a) being asked b) to asking c) to being asked d) on being asked

• 111. I object ____ to do all the work myself.

• a) being asked b) to asking c) to being asked d) on being asked

• 112. The stones have ____ buried in the sand for a thousand years.

• a) lied b) lying c) laid d) lain

• 112. The stones have ____ buried in the sand for a thousand years.

• a) lied b) lying c) laid d) lain

• 113. I want ____ clear up the mess you've made!

• a) that you b) you to c) you do d) you should

• 113. I want ____ clear up the mess you've made!

• a) that you b) you to c) you do d) you should

• 114. We shall deal with your pay rise ____ due course.

• a) in b) on c) by d) with

• 114. We shall deal with your pay rise ____ due course.

• a) in b) on c) by d) with

• 115. The judge ____ his disapproval of the young man's behaviour.

• a) said b) told c) voiced d) spoke

• 115. The judge ____ his disapproval of the young man's behaviour.

• a) said b) told c) voiced d) spoke

• 116. Nobody would question the PM's integrity. He is above ____ .

• a) contempt b) average c) all d) suspicion

• 116. Nobody would question the PM's integrity. He is above ____ .

• a) contempt b) average c) all d) suspicion

• 117. I'll ____ you just one more story before you go to sleep.

• a) speak b) say c) tell d) talk

• 117. I'll ____ you just one more story before you go to sleep.

• a) speak b) say c) tell d) talk

• 118. If only I ____ lost my temper in the meeting.

• a) wouldn't have b) wouldn't c) hadn't d) didn't

• 118. If only I ____ lost my temper in the meeting.

• a) wouldn't have b) wouldn't c) hadn't d) didn't

• 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

• 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

• 120. We ____ for Paris at midnight.

• a) set off b) made for c) went off d) got down

• 120. We ____ for Paris at midnight.

• a) set off b) made for c) went off d) got down

• 121. I knew your family would stand ____ you.

• a) for b) off c) by d) about

• 121. I knew your family would stand ____ you.

• a) for b) off c) by d) about

• 122. How could you have ____ him for your brother?

• a) confused b) considered c) thought d) mistaken

• 122. How could you have ____ him for your brother?

• a) confused b) considered c) thought d) mistaken

• 123. It is vital that we ____ a change in people's attitudes.

• a) bring down b) bring back c) bring about d) look after

• 123. It is vital that we ____ a change in people's attitudes.

• a) bring down b) bring back c) bring about d) look after

• 124. Giuseppe's secretary ____ a call to the office in Milan.

• a) put through b) applied for c) put by d) set about

• 124. Giuseppe's secretary ____ a call to the office in Milan.

• a) put through b) applied for c) put by d) set about

• 125. We'll have to ____ down the options before coming to a decision.

• a) slow b) narrow c) bring d) wind

• 125. We'll have to ____ down the options before coming to a decision.

• a) slow b) narrow c) bring d) wind

• 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

• 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

• 127. Ingrid broke ____ in tears when we told her about the accident.

• a) off b) through c) down d) for

• 127. Ingrid broke ____ in tears when we told her about the accident.

• a) off b) through c) down d) for

• 128. I'm so tired I'll probably ____ off in the cinema.

• a) doze b) sleep c) turn d) fall

• 128. I'm so tired I'll probably ____ off in the cinema.

• a) doze b) sleep c) turn d) fall

• 129. If the bus doesn't come, you can always flag ____ a taxi.

• a) after b) for c) down d) off

• 129. If the bus doesn't come, you can always flag ____ a taxi.

• a) after b) for c) down d) off

• 130. Look, I ____ it all back. I should never have spoken like that.

• a) put b) call c) give d) take

• 130. Look, I ____ it all back. I should never have spoken like that.

• a) put b) call c) give d) take

• 131. I think a couple of coffees will ____ off the meal nicely.

• a) go b) send c) round d) wear

• 131. I think a couple of coffees will ____ off the meal nicely.

• a) go b) send c) round d) wear

• 132. The official ____ quickly through my file, and then handed it back to me.

• a) got b) turned c) looked d) saw

• 132. The official ____ quickly through my file, and then handed it back to me.

• a) got b) turned c) looked d) saw

• 133. You look really sick! We must send ___ a doctor!

• a) off b) by c) about d) for

• 133. You look really sick! We must send ___ a doctor!

• a) off b) by c) about d) for

• 134. Don't ____ ! I haven't finished explaining yet!

• a) hang up b) hold on c) hang on d) call up

• 134. Don't ____ ! I haven't finished explaining yet!

• a) hang up b) hold on c) hang on d) call up

• 135. The motorist must have run ____ the fox without noticing.

• a) out b) on c) over d) up

• 135. The motorist must have run ____ the fox without noticing.

• a) out b) on c) over d) up

• 136. It ____ out that the accused had bribed some of the jurors.

• a) resulted b) pointed c) broke d) turned

• 136. It ____ out that the accused had bribed some of the jurors.

• a) resulted b) pointed c) broke d) turned

• 137. I expect the new trend will soon ____ here.

• a) catch up b) catch on c) take up d) identify with

• 137. I expect the new trend will soon ____ here.

• a) catch up b) catch on c) take up d) identify with

• 138. It's difficult to tell identical twins ____ .

• a) on b) out c) apart d) over

• 138. It's difficult to tell identical twins ____ .

• a) on b) out c) apart d) over

• 139. Donna will have to ____ her antiques, because she needs the money.

• a) part with b) take out c) move on d) clear up

• 139. Donna will have to ____ her antiques, because she needs the money.

• a) part with b) take out c) move on d) clear up

• 140. I'll use my credit card to ____ up before we check out.

• a) take b) sum c) bottle d) settle

• 140. I'll use my credit card to ____ up before we check out.

• a) take b) sum c) bottle d) settle

• 141. Scientists ____ a carefully controlled experiment on the mystery virus.

• a) carried over b) measured out c) carried out d) put up

• 141. Scientists ____ a carefully controlled experiment on the mystery virus.

• a) carried over b) measured out c) carried out d) put up

• 142. As darkness fell, there was nothing for it but to ____ for the nearest village.

• a) call b) go c) make d) stand

• 142. As darkness fell, there was nothing for it but to ____ for the nearest village.

• a) call b) go c) make d) stand

• 143. There is no time to do anything but ____ briefly on the most important points.

• a) touch b) run c) go d) pick

• 143. There is no time to do anything but ____ briefly on the most important points.

• a) touch b) run c) go d) pick

• 144. Owning an animal can really tie you ____ .

• a) out b) down c) back d) off

• 144. Owning an animal can really tie you ____ .

• a) out b) down c) back d) off

• 145. The terrorist headquarters was blown ____ in the army attack.

• a) down b) out c) over d) up

• 145. The terrorist headquarters was blown ____ in the army attack.

• a) down b) out c) over d) up

• 146. Don't worry if you make a mistake. Just ____ it out.

• a) rule b) slip c) leave d) cross

• 146. Don't worry if you make a mistake. Just ____ it out.

• a) rule b) slip c) leave d) cross

• 147. It's no good trying to ____ with Eddie. You'll never change his mind.

• a) deal b) discuss c) reason d) side

• 147. It's no good trying to ____ with Eddie. You'll never change his mind.

• a) deal b) discuss c) reason d) side

• 148. Thank goodness you'll be there. I'm ____ on your support.

• a) holding b) calling c) hanging d) counting

• 148. Thank goodness you'll be there. I'm ____ on your support.

• a) holding b) calling c) hanging d) counting

• 149. The lecture hall gradually emptied as Professor Hicks ____ on.

• a) kept b) passed c) rambled d) touched

• 149. The lecture hall gradually emptied as Professor Hicks ____ on.

• a) kept b) passed c) rambled d) touched

• 150. The speaker failed to get his message ____ to his audience.

• a) around b) in c) across d) out

• 150. The speaker failed to get his message ____ to his audience.

• a) around b) in c) across d) out

• 151. The reporter announced solemnly that ther President had ____ in his sleep.

• a) passed away b) died away c) passed out d) dropped off

• 151. The reporter announced solemnly that ther President had ____ in his sleep.

• a) passed away b) died away c) passed out d) dropped off

• 152. He's been to the USA, Australia and India this year. He certainly gets ____ !

• a) on b) around c) out d) away

• 152. He's been to the USA, Australia and India this year. He certainly gets ____ !

• a) on b) around c) out d) away

• 153. Look, I'm sorry to ____ in, but I think I can help you.

• a) move b) plug c) butt d) pop

• 153. Look, I'm sorry to ____ in, but I think I can help you.

• a) move b) plug c) butt d) pop

• 154. Our family heirlooms are ____ from mother to daughter.

• a) taken after b) put by c) parted with d) handed down

• 154. Our family heirlooms are ____ from mother to daughter.

• a) taken after b) put by c) parted with d) handed down

• 155. Politicians frequently ____ a lot of criticism.

• a) come out in b) catch up with c) come in for d) get up to

• 155. Politicians frequently ____ a lot of criticism.

• a) come out in b) catch up with c) come in for d) get up to

• 156. I was disappointed when I saw the film. It was a real ____ .

• a) let-down b) breakdown c) turnout d) drop-out

• 156. I was disappointed when I saw the film. It was a real ____ .

• a) let-down b) breakdown c) turnout d) drop-out

• 157. You'll lose marks if you don't ___ in all the gaps.

• a) send b) fill c) fit d) join

• 157. You'll lose marks if you don't ___ in all the gaps.

• a) send b) fill c) fit d) join

• 158. He gambled ____ his life's savings before starting on his wife's.

• a) across b) around c) out d) away

• 158. He gambled ____ his life's savings before starting on his wife's.

• a) across b) around c) out d) away

• 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

• 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

• 160. To beat the holiday traffic, we'll have to ____ out at dawn.

• a) set b) go c) move d) drive

• 160. To beat the holiday traffic, we'll have to ____ out at dawn.

• a) set b) go c) move d) drive

• 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

• 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

• 162. Delilah wasn't at all hungry, and could only ____ with the food on her plate.

• a) finger b) toy c) snack d) work

• 162. Delilah wasn't at all hungry, and could only ____ with the food on her plate.

• a) finger b) toy c) snack d) work

• 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

• 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

• 164. As the years passed, Joe's memories of his terrible experience ____ away.

• a) faded b) backed c) passed d) got

• 164. As the years passed, Joe's memories of his terrible experience ____ away.

• a) faded b) backed c) passed d) got

• 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

• 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

• 166. I presume you declare any private ____ to the appropriate authorities.

• a) income b) revenue c) interest d) allowance

• 166. I presume you declare any private ____ to the appropriate authorities.

• a) income b) revenue c) interest d) allowance

• 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

• 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

• 168. Meg had a ____ escape when she was hang-gliding yesterday.

• a) close b) near c) slender d) narrow

• 168. Meg had a ____ escape when she was hang-gliding yesterday.

• a) close b) near c) slender d) narrow

• 169. The five-hour ____ which was performed on Mrs Brown's hip was expensive but effective.

• a) treatment b) operation c) medicine d) therapy

• 169. The five-hour ____ which was performed on Mrs Brown's hip was expensive but effective.

• a) treatment b) operation c) medicine d) therapy

• 170. Albert Einstein ____ the rewards of his hard work when he was given the Nobel Prize.

• a) got b) obtained c) reaped d) collected

• 170. Albert Einstein ____ the rewards of his hard work when he was given the Nobel Prize.

• a) got b) obtained c) reaped d) collected

• 171. I can't understand Göran's Swedish, because he speaks a regional ____ .

• a) dialect b) jargon c) accent d) slang

• 171. I can't understand Göran's Swedish, because he speaks a regional ____ .

• a) dialect b) jargon c) accent d) slang

• 172. When the lift finally started moving, we were all packed in like ____ .

• a) fish b) anchovies c) sardines d) dates

• 172. When the lift finally started moving, we were all packed in like ____ .

• a) fish b) anchovies c) sardines d) dates

• 173. Mrs Taylor decided to buy a new coat by ____ order, as she didn't have time to look round the shops.

• a) postal b) mail c) banker's d) standing

• 173. Mrs Taylor decided to buy a new coat by ____ order, as she didn't have time to look round the shops.

• a) postal b) mail c) banker's d) standing

• 174. I usually switch off the television when the ____ come on.

• a) advertising b) slogans c) posters d) commercials

• 174. I usually switch off the television when the ____ come on.

• a) advertising b) slogans c) posters d) commercials

• 175. 'When do you have to hand in that report?' 'The ____ is Friday.'

• a) lifeline b) byline c) headline d) deadline

• 175. 'When do you have to hand in that report?' 'The ____ is Friday.'

• a) lifeline b) byline c) headline d) deadline

• 176. Hufvudstadsbladet wanted to boost its ____ by targeting a younger market.

• a) circulation b) readers c) coverage d) market

• 176. Hufvudstadsbladet wanted to boost its ____ by targeting a younger market.

• a) circulation b) readers c) coverage d) market

• 177. The soldier who saved the lives of three of his comrades was given a ____ award.

• a) prenatal b) posthumous c) postprandial d) predicted

• 177. The soldier who saved the lives of three of his comrades was given a ____ award.

• a) prenatal b) posthumous c) postprandial d) predicted

• 178. You never quite know what Ken is up to – he's rather a dark ____ .

• a) dog b) fox c) wolf d) horse

• 178. You never quite know what Ken is up to – he's rather a dark ____ .

• a) dog b) fox c) wolf d) horse

• 179. Tine took her four-year-old daughter to the children's hospital for an appointment with a ____ .

• a) paediatrician b) pedestrian c) philologist d) philatelist

• 179. Tine took her four-year-old daughter to the children's hospital for an appointment with a ____ .

• a) paediatrician b) pedestrian c) philologist d) philatelist

• 180. For my ____ of mind, promise you'll wear a life-jacket in the boat.

• a) satisfaction b) contentment c) peace d) calmness

• 180. For my ____ of mind, promise you'll wear a life-jacket in the boat.

• a) satisfaction b) contentment c) peace d) calmness

• 181. The burglar suffered ____ of conscience after unwittingly stealing a little girl's teddy bear.

• a) pains b) aches c) stabs d) pangs

• 181. The burglar suffered ____ of conscience after unwittingly stealing a little girl's teddy bear.

• a) pains b) aches c) stabs d) pangs

• 182. In attacking an old lady, the youth committed a ____ crime.

• a) heinous b) naughty c) bad d) evil

• 182. In attacking an old lady, the youth committed a ____ crime.

• a) heinous b) naughty c) bad d) evil

• 183. The World Health Organisation has stated that smallpox has been almost completely ____ .

• a) uprooted b) eradicated c) obliterated d) extinguished

• 183. The World Health Organisation has stated that smallpox has been almost completely ____ .

• a) uprooted b) eradicated c) obliterated d) extinguished

• 184. Our amateur dramatic group are ____ a play this weekend. The first performance is on Wednesday.

• a) rehearsing b) repeating c) playing d) practising

• 184. Our amateur dramatic group are ____ a play this weekend. The first performance is on Wednesday.

• a) rehearsing b) repeating c) playing d) practising

• 185. Once the new business ideas were implemented, sales ____ and the company made huge profits.

• a) plunged b) lifted c) rocketed d) achieved

• 185. Once the new business ideas were implemented, sales ____ and the company made huge profits.

• a) plunged b) lifted c) rocketed d) achieved

• 186. Cosmetics companies who claim not to ____ their products on animals are gaining a large share of the market.

• a) test b) try c) experiment d) practise

• 186. Cosmetics companies who claim not to ____ their products on animals are gaining a large share of the market.

• a) test b) try c) experiment d) practise

• 187. Looking at old photos in family albums often ____ happy memories of the past.

• a) creates b) evokes c) makes d) reminds

• 187. Looking at old photos in family albums often ____ happy memories of the past.

• a) creates b) evokes c) makes d) reminds

• 188. The week of exams left Jane exhausted, and she's still rather ____ .

• a) low down b) full of beans c) under the weather d) in worse condition

• 188. The week of exams left Jane exhausted, and she's still rather ____ .

• a) low down b) full of beans c) under the weather d) in worse condition

• 189. It was a complicated, subtle text, and the translator was nor sure he had captured all its ____ of meaning.

• a) allusions b) tones c) shadows d) nuances

• 189. It was a complicated, subtle text, and the translator was nor sure he had captured all its ____ of meaning.

• a) allusions b) tones c) shadows d) nuances

• 190. What a mad thing to do! You could have been killed! It was ____ folly!

• a) merely b) only c) sheer d) wild

• 190. What a mad thing to do! You could have been killed! It was ____ folly!

• a) merely b) only c) sheer d) wild

• 191. The president, flanked by his bodyguards, made a powerful ____ on the steps of the White House.

• a) speech b) talk c) lecture d) sermon

• 191. The president, flanked by his bodyguards, made a powerful ____ on the steps of the White House.

• a) speech b) talk c) lecture d) sermon

• 192. Because Trevor had started a fight in the playground, he was in ____ for the rest of that day.

• a) punishment b) exile c) dishonour d) disgrace

• 192. Because Trevor had started a fight in the playground, he was in ____ for the rest of that day.

• a) punishment b) exile c) dishonour d) disgrace

• 193. Blood ____ are needed urgently, as the national blood bakn reserves are getting low.

• a) volunteers b) donors c) givers d) offers

• 193. Blood ____ are needed urgently, as the national blood bakn reserves are getting low.

• a) volunteers b) donors c) givers d) offers

• 194. Those who live on the ____ tend to have a less sentimental view of nature than city-dwellers.

• a) country b) soil c) earth d) land

• 194. Those who live on the ____ tend to have a less sentimental view of nature than city-dwellers.

• a) country b) soil c) earth d) land

• 195. Janet was full of ____ towards her stepmother.

• a) terribution b) resentment c) reprisal d) vengeance

• 195. Janet was full of ____ towards her stepmother.

• a) terribution b) resentment c) reprisal d) vengeance

• 196. Factories are having to ____ all production processes, and, in some cases, the workforce, too.

• a) slim b) simplify c) streamline d) train

• 196. Factories are having to ____ all production processes, and, in some cases, the workforce, too.

• a) slim b) simplify c) streamline d) train

• 197. Digitally ____ messages may soon be delivered via cable direct into our homes.

• a) numbered b) dialled c) encoded d) deciphered

• 197. Digitally ____ messages may soon be delivered via cable direct into our homes.

• a) numbered b) dialled c) encoded d) deciphered

• 198. Josie makes a good ____ from her freelance work.

• a) profession b) job c) living d) earnings

• 198. Josie makes a good ____ from her freelance work.

• a) profession b) job c) living d) earnings

• 199. When Wilson's company was hit by recession, he decided to take early ____ .

• a) redundancy b) retirement c) resignation d) redeployment

• 199. When Wilson's company was hit by recession, he decided to take early ____ .

• a) redundancy b) retirement c) resignation d) redeployment

• 200. Who needs more than the ____ necessities of life?

• a) naked b) pure c) bare d) sole

• 200. Who needs more than the ____ necessities of life?

• a) naked b) pure c) bare d) sole

• 201. The ____ of the abandoned orphans in Romania has aroused the world's pity.

• a) sadness b) trouble c) case d) plight

• 201. The ____ of the abandoned orphans in Romania has aroused the world's pity.

• a) sadness b) trouble c) case d) plight

• 202. I'm afraid Jennifer's very ___ . She believes everything she's told.

• a) gullible b) trustworthy c) credible d) honest

• 202. I'm afraid Jennifer's very ___ . She believes everything she's told.

• a) gullible b) trustworthy c) credible d) honest

• 203. People can make themselves walk on nails or through fire. It's a question of mind over ____ .

• a) body b) material c) matter d) facts

• 203. People can make themselves walk on nails or through fire. It's a question of mind over ____ .

• a) body b) material c) matter d) facts

• 204. If you aren't sure what day the 24th is, look it up on the ____ .

• a) calendar b) diary c) agenda d) dairy

• 204. If you aren't sure what day the 24th is, look it up on the ____ .

• a) calendar b) diary c) agenda d) dairy

• 205. With ____, it's easy to see that a mistake has been made.

• a) rear view b) overlook c) retrospect d) hindsight

• 205. With ____, it's easy to see that a mistake has been made.

• a) rear view b) overlook c) retrospect d) hindsight

• 206. In August we always go to our secret hideout, miles from anywhere and really off the beaten ____ .

• a) road b) track c) path d) lane

• 206. In August we always go to our secret hideout, miles from anywhere and really off the beaten ____ .

• a) road b) track c) path d) lane

• 207. The woman accused of shoplifting was found not guilty and was ____ .

• a) acquitted b) liberated c) excused d) interned

• 207. The woman accused of shoplifting was found not guilty and was ____ .

• a) acquitted b) liberated c) excused d) interned

• 208. You're not supposed to park on the hard ____ except in an emergency.

• a) lane b) shoulder c) leg d) area

• 208. You're not supposed to park on the hard ____ except in an emergency.

• a) lane b) shoulder c) leg d) area

• 209. While the yacht sailed on, I went to my ____ and slept for a while.

• a) deck b) cabin c) bunk d) cockpit

• 209. While the yacht sailed on, I went to my ____ and slept for a while.

• a) deck b) cabin c) bunk d) cockpit

• 210. Some people prefer to watch a film first, and then read the ____ in the paper.

• a) critic b) revue c) review d) criticism

• 210. Some people prefer to watch a film first, and then read the ____ in the paper.

• a) critic b) revue c) review d) criticism

• 211. We can always find out what books the author consulted by referring to the ____ .

• a) index b) bibliography c) key d) dust-jacket

• 211. We can always find out what books the author consulted by referring to the ____ .

• a) index b) bibliography c) key d) dust-jacket

• 212. The old man did not notice it had begun to rain. He was so ____ in feeding the pigeons.

• a) concentrated b) obsessed c) engrossed d) fascinated

• 212. The old man did not notice it had begun to rain. He was so ____ in feeding the pigeons.

• a) concentrated b) obsessed c) engrossed d) fascinated

• 213. Several influential pressure ____ are campaigning for a reduction in the current prison population.

• a) groups b) charities c) points d) members

• 213. Several influential pressure ____ are campaigning for a reduction in the current prison population.

• a) groups b) charities c) points d) members

• 214. Burglar alarms on cars may act as a ____ to the casual thief.

• a) prevention b) deterrent c) stopper d) precaution

• 214. Burglar alarms on cars may act as a ____ to the casual thief.

• a) prevention b) deterrent c) stopper d) precaution

• 215. A lot of old ____ were settled in the New York gangland killings in the 60s.

• a) quarrels b) criminals c) scores d) feuds

• 215. A lot of old ____ were settled in the New York gangland killings in the 60s.

• a) quarrels b) criminals c) scores d) feuds

• 216. I had a(n) ____ that a disaster would occur, and it did.

• a) premonition b) prediction c) forethought d) anticipation

• 216. I had a(n) ____ that a disaster would occur, and it did.

• a) premonition b) prediction c) forethought d) anticipation

• 217. Don't worry if you run out of money at the weekend. You can always get some from the cash ____.

• a) desk b) dispenser c) counter d) card

• 217. Don't worry if you run out of money at the weekend. You can always get some from the cash ____.

• a) desk b) dispenser c) counter d) card

• 218. We should never have quarreled like that. Let's bury the ____ and forget all about it.

• a) axe b) argument c) hatchet d) subject

• 218. We should never have quarreled like that. Let's bury the ____ and forget all about it.

• a) axe b) argument c) hatchet d) subject

• 219. It is often difficult for a householder to ___ squatters and regain possession of his or her property.

• a) eliminate b) withdraw c) evict d) vacate

• 219. It is often difficult for a householder to ___ squatters and regain possession of his or her property.

• a) eliminate b) withdraw c) evict d) vacate

• 220. When the teacher asked Amanda what the chemical formula was, her mind was a total ___ .

• a) void b) empty c) nothing d) blank

• 220. When the teacher asked Amanda what the chemical formula was, her mind was a total ___ .

• a) void b) empty c) nothing d) blank

• 221. If you have a(n) ____ control handset, you don't even need to get out of your chair to change TV channels.

• a) distant b) electronic c) far d) remote

• 221. If you have a(n) ____ control handset, you don't even need to get out of your chair to change TV channels.

• a) distant b) electronic c) far d) remote

• 222. As a result of the recent rise in the divorce ratre, there are far more ____ parents than there used to be.

• a) single b) only c) unique d) separate

• 222. As a result of the recent rise in the divorce ratre, there are far more ____ parents than there used to be.

• a) single b) only c) unique d) separate

• 223. I was really hoping to get that job, as they'd put me on the ____, but in the end they appointed someone else.

• a) interview b) short c) top d) good

• 223. I was really hoping to get that job, as they'd put me on the ____, but in the end they appointed someone else.

• a) interview b) short c) top d) good

• 224. Geraldine always brings back beautiful little ____ from her African trips.

• a) memorials b) reminders c) souvenirs d) memories

• 224. Geraldine always brings back beautiful little ____ from her African trips.

• a) memorials b) reminders c) souvenirs d) memories

• 225. The shorter Cambridge Dictionary consists of two ____, A-L and M'Z.

• a) volumes b) editions c) tomes d) issues

• 225. The shorter Cambridge Dictionary consists of two ____, A-L and M'Z.

• a) volumes b) editions c) tomes d) issues

• 226. When Delia's brother Mike pulled her hair, she got her own ____ by kicking him under the table.

• a) back b) fun c) revenge d) retaliation

• 226. When Delia's brother Mike pulled her hair, she got her own ____ by kicking him under the table.

• a) back b) fun c) revenge d) retaliation

• 227. Some of the villagers thought the old woman had the ____ eye.

• a) black b) evil c) magic d) wicked

• 227. Some of the villagers thought the old woman had the ____ eye.

• a) black b) evil c) magic d) wicked

• 228. The young man ____ casually out of the café and flagged down a taxi.

• a) marched b) rambled c) strolled d) staggered

• 228. The young man ____ casually out of the café and flagged down a taxi.

• a) marched b) rambled c) strolled d) staggered

• 229. The boys at the back of the class started ____ when the teacher told them they would have more homework.

• a) stammering b) snapping c) mumbling d) muttering

• 229. The boys at the back of the class started ____ when the teacher told them they would have more homework.

• a) stammering b) snapping c) mumbling d) muttering

• 230. As she got up to accept her award, the actress threw her rival a ____ of total contempt.

• a) glance b) stare c) gaze d) glimpse

• 230. As she got up to accept her award, the actress threw her rival a ____ of total contempt.

• a) glance b) stare c) gaze d) glimpse

• 231. The children were ____ quietly in the corned while Mr Fox tried unsuccessfully to mop up the tea he had spilt.

• a) guffawing b) sniggering c) jeering d) sneering

• 231. The children were ____ quietly in the corned while Mr Fox tried unsuccessfully to mop up the tea he had spilt.

• a) guffawing b) sniggering c) jeering d) sneering

• 232. The drawer wouldn't open, even when Francis ____ at it with both hands.

• a) jerked b) towed c) dragged d) tugged

• 232. The drawer wouldn't open, even when Francis ____ at it with both hands.

• a) jerked b) towed c) dragged d) tugged

• 233. The ascent seemed impossible, but Wayne finally ____ up the courage to tackle it.

• a) plucked b) seized c) gripped d) snatched

• 233. The ascent seemed impossible, but Wayne finally ____ up the courage to tackle it.

• a) plucked b) seized c) gripped d) snatched

• 234. The Morgans looked everywhere for their lost cat, but ____ a blank.

• a) pulled b) dragged c) drew d) picked

• 234. The Morgans looked everywhere for their lost cat, but ____ a blank.

• a) pulled b) dragged c) drew d) picked

• 235. The wet cobblestones in the village square ____ in the light from the streetlamps.

• a) glimmered b) glistened c) glared d) glittered

• 235. The wet cobblestones in the village square ____ in the light from the streetlamps.

• a) glimmered b) glistened c) glared d) glittered

• 236. I'll get soaked if I go out now. It's simply ____ !

• a) drizzling b) pouring c) showering d) dripping

• 236. I'll get soaked if I go out now. It's simply ____ !

• a) drizzling b) pouring c) showering d) dripping

• 237. As the fire wasn't completely out, they were able to stir up the glowing ____ and put some more wood on.

• a) flames b) blaze c) sparks d) embers

• 237. As the fire wasn't completely out, they were able to stir up the glowing ____ and put some more wood on.

• a) flames b) blaze c) sparks d) embers

grammar and vocabulary read the sentences carefully and for each item choose the alternative that...

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b hell

d hell

c hell

asking b

d isnta didnt slide

d dont

didnt b hadnt c

belonged b