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In this collection, there are more than nine thousand questions about English Grammar.
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378
13. 1. Her father understood that she boiled the egg for the first time in
her life.
2. He took up a newspaper and read for ten minutes.
3. Father asked Kate to boil an egg soft for his breakfast.
4. Kate answered that it wasn't ready because it was still very
hard.
5. Then he asked Kate if the egg was ready.
A) 3,2,5,4,1
B) 4,2,3,1,5
C) 2,4,3,1,5
D) 5,3,1,2,4
E) 1,3,4,5,2
14. 1. They give us much information about history.
2. He wrote about the everyday life of the common people and
problems of kings and queens.
3. W. Shakespeare wrote 37 plays, dramas, tragedies and
comedies.
4. His plays help us to understand people.
5. For example: Hamlet, King Lear.
A) 3,5,2,4,1
B) 2,4,1,5,3
C) 4,1,2,3,5
D) 2,5,1,4,3
E) 4,5,1,3,2
15. 1. Attempts are made to reform the system.
2. But the system remains to this day.
3. Modern English spelling is archaic in many cases.
4. It's a source of difficulty to everybody.
5. Some of them are successful and quite scientific.
A) 1,5,3,4,2
B) 3,4,5,1,2
C) 3,1,5,2,4
D) 3,4,2,1,5
E) 2,4,5,1,3
16. I. I had to wait for the next winter.
II. They were so nice, new and shining that I wanted to go to
skate at once.
III. My mother bought me a pair of skates.
IV. But alas, the winter was warm and there was not much snow
outside to make a skating-rink.
V. I guessed all my classmates would he envious when they saw
my skates.
A) II I V III IV
B) III II IV I V
C) I V III IV II
D) III II V IV I
E) IV I V II III
17. 1. Put some tea into the pot.
2. Boil the water.
3. Warm the pot.
4. Fill the kettle with cold water.
5. Pour hot water into the pot.
A) 4,2,3,1,5
B) 5,4,1,3,2
C) 1,2,3,4,5
D) 2,5,3,1,4
E) 3,4,1,2,5
18. 1. On New Year's Eve people usually have a lot of fun.
2. Today it is observed in the same way as it was observed many
centuries ago.
3. In Great Britain and the USA people celebrate many holidays.
4. On this day' people show their love by giving presents and
sending cards to people they love.
5. New Year is one of the oldest holidays in the world.
A) 5,4,2,1,3
B) 1,2,4,5,3
C) 3,5,2,1,4
D) 3,1,2,4,5
E) 4,2,1,5,3
19. 1. Warm the teapot.
2. Let the tea draw, then pour it into your cup and enjoy your
tea.
3. Put one table spoon of tea into the pot and pour hot water into
it.
4. Fill the kettle with cold water and boil the water.
5. Making tea is very easy.
A) 1,2,3,4,5
B) 4,2,1,3,5
C) 2,3,1,5,4
D) 5,4,3,1,2
E) 5,4,1,3,2
20. 1. Besides, it was raining and the wind was blowing.
2. It was dark when the circus train reached the station.
3. Then all the actors in spite of the nasty weather helped the
workers to get the circus tent up.
4. Men and animals came into the rainy windy night.
5. But the circus workers began to unload the carriages.
A) 2,3,1,5,4
B) 4,1,5,2,3
C) 2,1,5,3,4
D) 1,4,5,2,3
E) 3,4,1,2,5
21. 1. A man spent his whole Sunday in front of the TV set watching
football matches.
2. In the morning his wife saw that her husband was still asleep
in his armchair.
3. A little later he fell asleep in his armchair.
4. The man woke up at once and asked: "Five to seven? And who
is leading?"
5. She went to wake him up and said that it was five to seven.
A) 1,2,3,4,5
B) 1,3,5,4,2
C) 1,3,2,5,4
D) 5,2,1,3,4
E) 1,3,2,4,5
22. 1. Perhaps, they crossed the narrow Bering Strait in boats.
2. Some scientists say that they could do it when the level of the
water in the oceans had dropped.
3. It was so low that a land bridge existed between Asia and
North America.
4. Indians and Eskimos were the first settlers in Canada.
5. They seem to have come there from Asia.
A) 4, 5, 1, 2, 3
B) 4, 5, 3, 1, 2
C) 2, 4, 1, 5, 3
D) 5, 4, 2, 3, 1
E) 4, 1, 3, 5, 2
23. 1. A little boy showed his father a new pen-knife.
2. "Are you sure it was lost?" the father asked.
3. "I saw a man looking for it."
4. He said he had found it in the street.
5. "Of course, it was lost!" the boy answered.
A) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B) 1, 4, 2, 5, 3
C) 1, 4, 2, 3, 5
D) 1, 2, 4, 3, 5
E) 1 , 3, 2, 5, 4
24. 1. The girl had no time to look for it.
2. She hurried down the stairs and lost one of her prettiest
shoes.
3. At midnight Cinderella ran away from the palace.
4. She hid herself behind a tree.
5. She was so unhappy.
A) 4,5,2,3,1
B) 1,2,3,5,4
C) 3,5,2,1,4
D) 3,4,5,1,2
E) 2,5,3,1,4
25. 1. "Look here!" said the farmer "when shall I see the city?"
2. A farmer went to Chicago to see the sights of the city.
3. The clerk answered, "We have breakfast from 7 to 11, dinner
from 12 to 13, supper from 6 to 8".
4. He asked the clerk about the hours for meals.
5. He engaged a room at a hotel.
A) 5,3,1,4,2
B) 2,5,4,3,1
C) 4,1,2,5,3
D) 3,2,5,4,1
E) 1,3,5,2,4
26. I. And Snickers are my favorite chocolate bars.
II. The only problem is they make you fat.
III. Sometimes it is difficult enough.
IV. I like Snickers very much.
V. That's why when I go past the sweet shop I always try to stop
myself from going in.
A) IV,III,V,II,I
B) IV,I,II,V,III
C) II,V,I,III,I
D) IV,V,I,III,II
E) I,III,V,IV,II
Book 3
Making up a story
379
27. 1. In England this is an extremely interesting topic and you must be
good at discussing it.
2. Perhaps, a long time ago when you wanted to describe
someone as unusually dull, you used to say.
3. "He is the kind of person who always discusses the weather
with you".
4. The weather is a very important topic in England.
5. Forget it.
A) 4,1,2,5,3
B) 4,2,3,5,1
C) 4,5,2,1,3
D) 1,2,3,4,5
E) 4,3,2,1,5
28. I. I've been playing for several days now.
II. I'm mad about computer games and can't live without them.
III. Some computer games are very expensive.
IV. I usually play for about two hours a day.
V. That's why I can't buy the ones I want.
A) V,I,IV,III,II
B) II,IV,I,III,V
C) III,V,I,II,IV
D) II,I,III,IV,V
E) I,II,V, IV, III
29. I. We didn't know English and couldn't respond to his question.
II. We took a trolley-bus to the Central Department Store.
III. For the first time in my life I really regretted not having learned
English at school properly.
IV. My friend and I decided to go shopping.
V. In the trolley-bus a foreigner addressed us in good English.
A) I, III, II, VI, V
B) II V, VI, III, I
C) V, I, III, VI, II
D) IV, III, I, II, V
E) IV, II, V, I, III
30. 1. As it was almost a holiday event for the family we were in our
best frocks.
2. You guessed right, the holiday was spoiled.
3. The day on which Daddy took us to the Zoo was a very bright
and lovely Sunday.
4. Suddenly a car pushed past us, splashing us with dirty sprays
of water from the nearest pool.
5. The Zoo being close to our house we walked there.
6. We had been looking forward to go there for the whole week.
A) 1,2,3,4,5,6
B) 6,3,5,1,2,4
C) 5,6,4,2,3,1
D) 4,6,5,3,1,2
E) 3,6,1,5,4,2
31. 1. Mackintosh rubberized his coat and it became waterproof.
2. It often rained in Scotland and he got wet very often.
3. Since that time people began to call rubberized coats
Mackintosh.
4. A lot of people liked it and asked Charles to rubberize their
coats.
5. In 1823 in Scotland there lived a man whose name was Charles
Mackintosh.
A) 5,2,1,4,3
B) 1,2,3,4,5
C) 2,5,1,3,4
D) 3,4,5,1,2
E) 1,4,3,5,2
32. 1. It is situated on a high hill.
2. The Castle is made of stone.
3. Nowadays the Castle serves as a museum.
4. It's people were brave and fought against invaders.
5. Hiffer Castle is in Netherlands.
A) 5,1,2,4,3
B) 1,2,4,3,5
C) 2,1,5,4,3
D) 5,3,2,1,4
E) 4,5,1,3,2
33. 1. Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a beautiful city.
2. It's area, with 3 mm people, is 20 thousand square kilometers.
3. And in the East it borders on England.
4. Wales, a part of Great Britain, lies to West of England.
5. Separating England from Ireland, the Irish Sea washes it in the
West.
A) 4,2,5,3,1
B) 1,3,5,2,4
C) 2,3,5,1,4
D) 1,3,2,4,5
E) 4,3,1,5,2
34. 1. The teacher said it was bad to hear that.
2. The boy said that it was his father speaking.
3. He wondered who the speaking man was.
4. Jack Smith didn't want to go to school.
5. He phoned to his teacher and said that Jack Smith wouldn't go
to school for some days.
A) 4,5,1,3,2
B) 1,3,2,5,4
C) 4,1,3,2,5
D) 3,2,1,5,4
E) 2,4,5,1,3
35. 1. Rubber trees grow only in the hottest and dampest countries.
2. These countries are near the equator.
3. Nowadays rubber is used nearly in all branches of industry.
4. Nearly all the world's rubber comes from the forest of America
and West-Africa.
5. Rubber was first used to make rubber balls.
A) 1,2,5,3,4
B) 5,3,2,4,1
C) 1,2,3,4,5
D) 4,3,5,1,2
E) 3,1,4,5,2
36. 1. There was a hole in it.
2. It was last summer.
3. Grandfather repaired the roof the same day.
4. I lived in the country with my grandparents.
5. One day grandfather saw that the roof of the house was not
good.
A) 2,4,5,1,3
B) 4,2,5,3,1
C) 5,1,3,4,2
D) 4,5,2,3,1
E) 1,2,3,4,5
37. 1. He behaved so badly that soon everybody in London knew
him.
2. In 1830 there lived a man whose name was Hooligan.
3. Do you know that Hooligan was an English name?
4. When somebody behaves badly people call him hooligan.
5. Thus when somebody behaves badly people say he is a
hooligan.
A) 4,3,2,1,5
B) 3,2,1,5,4
C) 2,3,4,1,5
D) 1,4,2,5,3
E) 4,3,5,1,2
38. 1. People began to look at him and one of them asked if he had a
handkerchief.
2. The boy said one must have his own handkerchief.
3. He said he had but he couldn't let him have it.
4. Once a boy went to school by bus.
5. He had a bad cold, sniffed all the time.
A) 3,2,1,4,5
B) 4,5,2,3,1
C) 1,2,4,3,5
D) 5,1,3,4,2
E) 4,5,1,2,3
39
1. During his school years he took great interest in literature.
2. But having finished school he began to study medicine.
3. The great writer was born in Scotland in a working class family.
4. Later on he worked in a mining region in South Wales.
5. After graduating from the University he started working as a
doctor in Scotland.
A) 1,2,4,5,3
B) 3,1,2,5,4
C) 3,1,5,2,4
D) 3,2,4,5,1
E) 5,3,2,1,4
40. I. Ernest Hemingway, an American journalist, novelist and short
story writer, was born in Illinois.
II. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954.
III. When the Civil War broke out in Spain in 1936 he actively
supported the Republicans.
IV. After the World War he served as a European correspondent.
V. He entered World War I as a volunteer.
A) I,V,IV,III,II
B) I,III,IV,II,V
C) III,I,IV,II,V
D) IV,IlI,II,I,V
E) I,III,II,V,IV
Making up a story
Book 3
380
41. I. Now the USA consists of 50 states.
II. The 50 stars represent the 50 states.
III. Before America was the colony of some European countries.
IV. The War of Independence freed her from the colonization.
V. The flag of the USA is called "Stars and Stripes".
A) I,II,III,IV,V
B) III,IV,I,V,II
C) IV,III,I,II,V
D) II,III,IV,I,V
E) III,I,II,V,IV
42. I. They called this holiday "Thanksgiving Day."
II. Few people in Europe heard about it.
III. But when they ate it which was presented by Indians they
liked turkey very much.
IV. The turkey was an American bird.
V. Since that day Americans have always had turkeys for this
holiday.
A) IV,II,III,I,V
B) II,III,IV,I,V
C) I,II,III,IV,V
D) II,V,I,IV,III
E) I,II,V,IV,III
43. 1. But like the other passengers, he must put his feet on it.
2. The woman asked the conductor if the dog could have a seat
like the other passengers, if she paid for her dog.
3. One wet day a woman with a dog got on a bus.
4. It was a very big dog and its feet were very dirty.
5. The conductor looked at the dog and then he said, "Certainly,
madam, he could have a seat".
A) 4,1,2,3,5
B) 3,2,5,4,1
C) 3,4,2,5,1
D) 1,5,3,4,2
E) 5,1,4,2,3
44. 1. Each college is governed by a master.
2. Each college has its name and coat of arms.
3. Oxford and Cambridge Universities consist of a number of
colleges.
4. Each college offers teaching in a wide range of subjects.
5. Each college is different, but in many ways they are alike.
A) 1,2,3,4,5
B) 4,1,2,5,3
C) 2,3,1,5,4
D) 3,5,1,4,2
E) 3,5,2,1,4
45. 1. In winter they decided to make a snow maiden and that they
did.
2. Since that day she had become their daughter.
3. They were childless.
4. A miracle happened: the snow maiden breathed once or twice,
opened her eyes and smiled to the old people.
5. There lived an old man and his wife.
A) 3,4,2,5,1
B) 4,5,1,2,8
C) 3,1,4,2,5
D) 3,4,2,5,1
E) 5,3,1,4,2
Book 3
Making up a story
381
Complete the following dialogues.
1.
-We went to Berlin last weekend
-_____.
A) How did you get there?
B) Yes, last weekend was rather rainy.
C) And what about you?
D) My father says he is always tired after work.
E) Sure, your teachers are very good.
2.
A: What is the best way to get to Broadway?
B: By underground, I think.
A: Is it the shortest way?
B: _____.
A) You can go as slowly as you like
B) Take the double - decked buses
C) The fastest one
D) The shortest way is traveling by train
E) I advise you to travel there by car
3.
- Your dress is so nice.
- _____.
A) I'll buy another one
B) She is so beautiful
C) I have made it myself
D) I like them too
E) Your dress is too short
4.
- I see you are talking again. What do the women always talk
about?
- _____.
A) They usually discuss their family problems
B) They are talking about their problems
C) A woman always had something to tell
D) She always talks much
E) Some of the women prefer listening to men
5.
- Why, Ann! Are you reading without light? Turn on the lamp,
please.
- _____.
A) Oh. yes, it's far from here
B) Oh, no, I'm too hungry
C) Oil, yes, it's too light
D) Oh. yes, it's getting dark
E) Thank you, very well
6.
- Look, Gill, the rain has stopped.
- _____.
- Let's play tennis.
- _____.
A) It's a pity / Soon
B) Nice of you / O.K.
C) It's fun / Long ago
D) What for / A great idea
E) So what / Not a bad idea
7.
- Why did the team not win the game?
- _____.
A) I suppose it began late.
B) He was very late.
C) At that time they were very far from the
D) I think Nick didn't take part in it.
E) Because we were at a party.
8.
A: I couldn't watch TV yesterday.
B: Why couldn't you?
A: _____.
A) I don't like to watch TV.
B) I must do my lesson.
C) I'll stay at home and learn English.
D) We both, my sister and I, were punished by my father.
E) I could stay and watch TV with them.
TEST 7
Dialogue completion
9.
Jane: Help yourselves to the cake. What sort of it would you like?
Nick: Strawberry, please.
Jane: Would you like some more cake?
Mike: _____.
A) Yes, ice cream please.
B) No, I've already caught it.
C) Thank you for a nice party.
D) Please take a piece of cake.
E) Thanks, I haven't eaten my first piece yet.
10. John: Let's play cops and robbers.
Kate: I've never played cops and robbers. How do you play it?
Robert: Everybody plays this game.
Kate: _____.
A) You'll be at the police station.
B) Work in a group of four.
C) Continue the game until someone catches you.
D) Well, will you show me what to do?
E) Shall I help you, sir?
11. - I was told an interesting story yesterday.
- _____.
A) Neither was he.
B) Were they?
C) Didn't you?
D) So were we.
E) Either did I.
12. - How many times have you been in South Africa?
- _____.
A) I went last year.
B) Once.
C) 2 years ago.
D) Yes, I've.
E) Next summer.
13. - Will you cook macaroni this year?
- _____.
A) Just a moment.
B) Sorry, I couldn't.
C) Yes, he will.
D) Yes, of course.
E) Yes, I'll cook turkey.
14. - Who is the best reader in your class?
- _____.
A) Pete is, but I read better than he does.
B) We take books from the school library.
C) Oh, it is very difficult to get a good book these
D) We never read books at math lessons.
E) My mother doesn't allow me to read books at library.
15. A: May I watch TV now?
B: No you can't.
A: Why?
B: _____.
A) We'll go for a walk tomorrow
B) You were ill
C) I must stay in bed
D) You'll disturb the kids
E) You can tell the truth
16. A: Why are you so tired?
B: _____.
A: Who helped you?
B: _____.
A) I've just worked hard / nobody did
B) I worked much / you'll help me
C) So I am tired / many friends did
D) I prefer walking / my mother did
E) I shall not be tired / my wife did
Dialogue Completion
Book 3
382
17. A: Mary is out now.
B: _____.
A: Not far away.
A) What did she study?
B) Where does she come?
C) Where has she gone?
D) Where are the girls?
E) Where is he from?
18. A: What do you usually do at your school yard?
B: _____.
A: What kinds of them do you prefer?
B: _____.
A) We buy vegetables/potatoes and carrot
B) We sell vegetables/apples and cherries
C) We grow fruit/wheat and cotton
D) We plant trees/milk and pudding
E) We plant flowers/roses and tulips
19. A: The new film is splendid.
B: _____.
A) He is wonderful, of course
B) Not exactly so
C) He is well
D) Of course she is
E) It's cold
20. A: Let's go for a walk.
B: _____.
A: Where can we go?
B: _____.
A) I can't / To the park
B) Thank you / At 5 o'clock
C) Certainly / Tomorrow
D) Agreed / As far as the bridge
E) Of course / With our friends
21. - Where did you see The New Year in?
- _____.
- Really?
A) Fishing in the river next week.
B) I prefer to go there by train.
C) As usual in the open air.
D) It's hard to say.
E) My friend and I will get to our place.
22. A: My brother thinks that English isn't easy.
B: Why does he think so?
A: _____.
A) He learnt either English or French
B) Because it was too difficult for them
C) He has no time
D) Because he has to work very hard
E) Because it is one of the easiest languages
23. - How did you _____ your stay in Nigeria?
- Oh, very much.
A) prefer
B) join
C) observe
D) enjoy
E) offer
24. - Oh, it's raining heavily.
- _____.
- Let's hide somewhere.
A) I think it's 20 degrees above zero.
B) Cold weather has set in.
C) Oh, yes, it's raining cats and dogs.
D) The sky is so overcast.
E) It looks like to rain.
25. - _____.
- Yes, I went to The National Film Theatre last week and saw a
Japanese film.
- _____.
- Yes, I liked it but of course I didn't understand a word.
A)
Did you go anywhere last week? / Did you like
B)
What did you do last week? / Have you already seen any of them?
C)
Have you seen any good films lately? / Did you like it?
D)
What time is it? / Surely.
E)
Where were you yesterday? / Very good.
26. - _____.
- Are you going by bus?
- _____.
- I'd love to.
A)
Have you ever been to Bath? / Yes let's go
B)
We went to Bath last Sunday / We hired a car
C)
Could you go to Bath with us, please? / No, we went in Tom's car
D)
We are going to Bath on Monday with Tom / No, we are going in
Tom's car. Would you like to come?
E)
We have visited Bath lately / Yes, we are
27. A: Who will you go to the country with?
B: _____.
A: What about your children?
B: _____.
A) I'll go with my children. / They like sea
B) My sister will join me. / He is at home.
C) I've just come. / They prefer to go with me.
D) I'll go alone. / They are away.
E) Nobody wants to. / She went there.
28. - She goes in for sports. She is a very good swimmer and very
pretty at that.
- _____.
A) Yesterday I saw them at the swimming-pool
B) Her mother is not in
C) She is out
D) She is the very girl we need
E) Her friend doesn't study well
29. - I say, Nick, let us go to the park?
- _____. Only I must finish my work first. Can you wait a little?
- _____.
A) Let's / Yes, you can
B) All right / Certainly
C) Of course / Yes, please
D) O.K. / I've got a lot to do
E) Certainly / Yes, he can
30. Kate: Have you just shot a new film?
Jane: _____.
Kate: Are you going to shoot another?
Jane: _____.
A) No, we haven't / I think so
B) It's a pity / I'm sorry
C) Yes, we have / Yes, next year
D) Yes, of course / I'm sorry
E) The same to you / Sorry, I'm late
31. Mary: Did you pass your exam?
Ann: _____.
Mary: Was it difficult?
Ann: _____.
A) No, I haven't / I don't know
B) Yes, I did / I don't think it was
C) Of course, it was / I'm sorry
D) It's a pity / Nice to see you
E) How do you do / The same to you
Book 3
Dialogue Completion
383
32. A: Would you like a cup of tea?
B: _____.
A: Would you like it with milk and sugar?
B: _____.
A) No, thank you / with lemon
B) With pleasure / not at all
C) It's a pity / I have a nice weekend
D) Yes, please / little sugar, no milk
E) I'm sorry / good - bye then
33. A: Will you repair my clock?
B: _____.
A: Thank you.
B: _____.
A) No, I can't / Tomorrow
B) Isn't it? / Yes, of course
C) Yes, of course / You're welcome
D) I'm busy / I'm sorry to hear that
E) Oh, yes, he can / He is out
34. A: May I watch what you are doing ?
B: _____.
A) Sure. You are welcome.
B) I am painting.
C) You must watch me.
D) I am sitting.
E) Why were you here ?
35. A: Can I have tickets for the early morning train to Michigan
tomorrow?
B: _____.
A: Two, please.
B: Just a minute. Let me see. Well, I can let you have two seats,
but in different carriages. Will that do?
A: _____.
A) How much is it? / Yes, of course.
B) How many? / OK.
C) I'm afraid not. / I'm Sorry.
D) What about the other one? / I can't go
E) Where is it? / I don't know.
36. A: Who is that young man?
B: He is a first year student.
A: _____.
B: More than two weeks, I think.
A) Where was he before?
B) Well, he is very interesting, but where does he come from?
C) How long has he been here?
D) Is he ill?
E) Did he come from Turkey?
37. Pete: I'll tell you a story.
Jack: _____.
Pete: Well, one day, when my daughter was little…
A) Oh, no, sir. I'm not free.
B) Can't you?
C) Was it very interesting?
D) Oh, yes, sir. Please, do.
E) No, I have to do.
38. A: Excuse me. Can you speak English?
B: _____.
A: Could you tell me how to get to Independence square?
B: _____.
A) Yes, of course / Yes, I did.
B) No, I won't / Fine, thanks.
C) Sorry, I'm late / That's all right.
D) Good-bye / The same to you.
E) Yes, I can / Yes, certainly, take trolley-bus 11.
39. T: Oh, I must water the plants.
H: No, you needn't, _____.
A) Do it yourself
B) I'll do it myself
C) Oh, sorry, I'm late
D) Hurry up
E) I'm sorry to hear that
40. T: Please, don't tell anyone.
B: _____.
T: Do you promise?
B: _____.
A) Don't worry, I won't / Yes, I do
B) Yes, I was / I can't
C) I can't / Thank you
D) We are late / I'm afraid
E) Good-bye / Have a nice weekend
41. - Is this seat vacant?
- _____.
- I thought I was lucky.
A) Sorry, I was busy
B) It's taken
C) Certainly, you can
D) Of course, you may take it
E) You were right
42. Mother: You can't go out skiing today, Bob. It's warm again and
there is no snow.
Bob: _____.
Mother: Don't worry. Today is not the last day of the winter.
You'll have a chance to ski.
A) I'm very glad.
B) Well, that's a pity. I wanted to go skiing so much.
C) I don't like to ski.
D) I was not going to ski today.
E) It is a nice day.
43. A: I say, Sally, are you well?
B: No, I am not, _____.
A) my mother will be well
B) it isn't easy
C) it's because of the weather
D) it isn't, you are right
E) pretty well, of course
44. - I'm sorry for keeping you waiting for such a long time.
A) Please.
B) Certainly.
C) You are welcome.
D) That's all right.
E) Not at all.
45. - My parents have just come back from Paris. They say it's a very
beautiful city. _____.?
- Never. It's my dream. I hope it will come true.
A) Do you go there?
B) Had he gone there?
C) Will you go there?
D) Were they there last year?
E) Have you ever been there?
46. J: By the way, I have two books of yours. I should like to return
them.
H: Have you finished reading them?
J: _____.
H: Would you care to have another book to read?
A)
All right, I'll read it again, well, I must be off
B)
Yes, and enjoyed them very much, especially the one about
Liberia.
C)
Of course, I thought it was time I paid a visit.
D)
I haven't free time. I'll bring it next time.
E)
Yes, I come to see you.
Dialogue Completion
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47. A: Excuse me, sir.
B: Yes?
A: _____.
B: This way please.
A) What can I do for you?
B) What is it?
C) I'm sorry to hear that.
D) Where do you live?
E) Where is the smoking room?
48. A: What time is the next train for London?
B: They go every hour. The next train is at 10 o'clock.
A: _____.
A)
Has the train gone?
B)
Let's go to the refreshment room and wait for the train there.
C)
We'll go to the railway station.
D)
It is the last train for London.
E)
How long shall we stay here?
49. The teacher said: "Remember? It is better to give than to receive".
A small boy said: "Yes, Miss, my father says he always uses that
as his motto in business".
The teacher said: "Oh, how good of him! What is his business?"
The small boy said: "_____, miss".
A) He is a driver.
B) He is a boxer.
C) He is a cashier.
D) He is a son of businessman.
E) He is a postman.
50. - Can you help me with this work?
- I'm afraid, I can't. I'm very busy now.
- _____.
- Yes, certainly. I think I'll be free in an hour.
A) Can you help me tomorrow?
B) Can I come a little later?
C) When will you be free?
D) When can I come?
E) What are you busy with?
51. - We are going on an excursion tomorrow. Would you like to join
us?
- _____ Shall I take any food with me?
- _____ We'll be away for 2 days.
A) No, I wouldn't / Oh, no
B) No, I don't / Yes, please
C) Yes / You needn't
D) I'd love to / Certainly
E) Certainly / No, you won't
52. Helen: Nick, have you got anything special on tonight?
Nick: _____.
A) Oh, Helen, I'm so sorry.
B) Thanks God, is that you, Helen?
C) No, not really. Why?
D) No, I didn't.
E) Yes, I do.
53. Woman: "Do you think she is better, doctor?"
Doctor: _____.
Woman: I am very glad to hear that. Thank you.
A) She was all right.
B) She has been good.
C) She'll be all right in a day or two.
D) She has a bad illness.
E) She is very ill.
54. - Your sons are very interested in ship - building.
- Really?
- _____.
- Not yet, but they have many books about ships.
A) How old are they?
B) Did they like this subject?
C) Have you ever been to the sea?
D) Is their father a sailor?
E) Have they got books about ship - building?
55. - Which platform does the train 2550 start from?
- _____.
-Let's find it out together
- _____.
A) Can you help me / You are polite
B) I don't understand / Let's
C) I think so / Thank you
D) From the next / I have no job
E) I'm also looking for it / All right
56. - Shall we have a snack lunch in a pub for a change?
- _____.
A) That's a good idea, I haven't been to any pub lately.
B) The nearest pub is round the corner.
C) We have no pubs in our country.
D) Will you look through the menu?
E) And what about dessert?
57. - What's the weather like?
- _____. Put on your coat.
- Is it snowing?
- No, it's not but _____.
A) It's warm / it is raining
B) It's fine / it rains
C) It's cold / it's going to
D) It is nice / it rained
E) It is bad / it is hot
58. - Let's go to the park. It's so nice there.
- _____. Can I take my little brother with me?
- _____. We'll have a good time there.
A) Sorry. I can't / No
B) Certainly / I'm afraid not
C) Of course / I don t think so
D) O.K. / Certainly
E) I'm busy / Certainly
59. - Meet Kate. She is my friend.
- _____. I'm glad to meet you.
- _____. Glad to meet you too.
A) How are you? / How do you do?
B) O.K. / O.K.
C) How do you do? / How do you do?
D) How is your family? / And what about you?
E) Nice meeting you? / How are you?
60. - What's the matter with Dick? He hasn't come to school today.
- _____. He has a headache.
- Let's visit him after lessons.
- _____.
A) She is ill / All right
B) He is not well / O.K.
C) He is out / Good
D) I don't know / O.K.
E) He is well / I'm busy
61. - Can you play chess?
- _____, I don't play chess at all. Can you play tennis?
- Yes, _____.
- Let's play tennis then.
A) Yes / I don't
B) Yes / I can
C) I'm sorry / Of course
D) No / I can't
E) Of course / Do, please
62. - Why didn't you go to the cinema with us, Susan?
- _____.
A) I couldn't continue writing.
B) Thanks to you I've got into the theatre.
C) I still believe him in spite of everything.
D) I'll mend it within a week.
E) I had to stay at home yesterday.
Book 3
Dialogue Completion
385
63. - John is going to buy an expensive car.
- _____?
- He told me that himself.
A) How do you know
B) Where did you take it
C) Are you in need of food
D) Why are you speaking
E) Do you live in the South
64. - Tommy, your mother is a teacher and you cannot write a word.
- _____.
A) Your father is a dentist and your little brother has no teeth
B) Your father is an engineer and works at the
C) Your mother is a good housewife
D) Your aunt can't go to the mountains with us
E) Your mother wanted to see us both
65. Little Liz came from a birthday party. Her mother asked her, "Did
you thank Mrs. Reed for the nice time you had at the party?" "No,
I didn't," answered the girl. "Why not?" asked mother. "Another
girl in front of me thanked Mrs. Reed and she said, '_____' "
A) Not at all
B) Its a pity
C) How nice
D) Don't mention it
E) Excuse me
66. - _____.
- Two hamburgers, please.
- _____.
- Yes, 2 orange juice, please.
- _____.
A)
What can I do for you?/Sorry, you will have to wait for./Here it is.
B)
Excuse me. / Have you drunk? / Just a moment.
C)
Hello. What would you like. / Anything else? / Here you are.
D)
Will you have anything? / will you wait a little? / Sit down. I'll
show you the menu.
E)
What will you have? / Could I show you the menu? / Not at all.
67. - What is the use of quarreling? Let's forgive and forget.
- _____.
A) That's just the trouble
B) I don't quarrel
C) I couldn't forget
D) You will forget
E) I am always forgiving, and you are always forgetting
68. - Ken, you live in Riverton, how do you like it?
- _____.
- Ann and I want to move. Our apartment is too small for us.
A) It's a nice town
B) I don't know
C) It's a nice town. Why do you ask?
D) There is a playground there
E) Oh, I like it very much
69. A: Who is the woman crossing the street?
B: _____.
A: She is so pretty.
B: _____.
A) She is our teacher. / What about you?
B) Why are you asking? / I don't know her.
C) She is Mrs. green. / He is coming to us.
D) These are Ann and Mary. / You are right.
E) She is my friend. / You know him well.
70. A: I don't think English is easy.
B: _____.
A: Because I have to work hard learning a lot by heart.
A) So do I
B) It is easy
C) Oh, let's speak
D) I want to help
E) Why do you think so?
71. - When are you leaving?
- _____.
A) I live not far from here.
B) May I see you off?
C) I'm not flying.
D) I'm flying on Saturday.
E) I'm leaving home.
72. - Who is a cashier?
- _____.
A)
A man who makes things out of wood.
B)
A person who has been shipwrecked.
C)
A man who has his children in the family.
D)
A companion who likes to spend money.
E)
Someone who looks after the money in a bank, a shop or an office.
73. - What do you do?
- _____.
A) Very well. Thank you.
B) I'm an architect.
C) Pleased to meet you.
D) It doesn't matter.
E) Cheers. See you!
74. Husband: No dinner ready! I'm going to a restaurant.
Wife: _____.
H.: Will it be ready then?
W.: No, it won't. But I'll be ready myself to come with you.
A) O.K. I'll be ready.
B) I don't mind your cooking.
C) Couldn't you wait a few minutes?
D) Give me some cakes.
E) Give me all your money.
75. - _____?
- Because I need it for my job.
A) Why have you come here?
B) Why are you learning English?
C) Who made you buy this book?
D) Why are these books on your table?
E) Why don't you learn a foreign language?
76. - _____.
- I went there on business. I had to go to a conference.
A) Did you go there on business or for pleasure?
B) When did you go to a conference?
C) What were you doing there?
D) Have you had your contract signed?
E) Did you enjoy yourself?
77. - Have you got any books by O. Wilde?
- Yes, we have. _____.
A) Please
B) Take it
C) Here is it
D) Here they are
E) Here are they
78. - It was so kind of you to give me such an interesting book. Thank
you for it.
- _____. I've got a lot of books at home.
A) Please
B) Certainly
C) Here you are
D) You are welcome
E) Here it is
79. - Have you heard the news? Mary and Nick are engaged.
- _____ Mary didn't like him, did she?
- _____.
A) That's right / Really
B) She couldn't / No, she didn't
C) Really? / That's right
D) You don't say so! / She did.
E) I'm sure of it / You are right.
Dialogue Completion
Book 3
386
80. - Will you have some more chicken?
- _____. I'm full.
- And you, Mr. Thompson?
- _____, just a little. It's delicious.
A) Yes / No
B) A little more / No, thank you
C) No, thank you / Yes, please
D) No, I shan't / Yes, have
E) Of course / Certainly
81. - What outdoor games popular in England?
- Oh, there's football, hockey, golf, billiard, table-tennis and so
on.
- But _____ and _____ are indoor games, aren't they?
-Oh, I'm sorry. Right you are.
A) hockey / golf
B) football / billiard
C) billiard / table-tennis
D) golf / football
E) hockey / table-tennis
82. - Could I see you on Monday?
- _____. When can you come?
- At 10 in the morning.
- _____. See you on Monday then. Good-bye.
A) I'm sorry, I can 't / That won't do
B) Yes / No, I'm busy at 10
C) No, you can't / Why?
D) Certainly / Very good
E) Of course / I'm sorry
83. - _____.
- Yes, I went there last week. The tulips were wonderful.
- _____.
A) Have you been to Hampton Court? / Did you go there by car?
B) Where have you been lately? / Who did you go there with?
C) Have you finished your work? / Did you do it yourself?
D) Who has taken you to Hampton Court? /
E) Did you go to Hampton Court? / How did you go there?
84. - What bus are you waiting for?
- _____.
- You usually go to work by car, don't you?
- _____.
A)
I was waiting for him. / They belonged to my mother.
B)
I'm waiting for bus 9 or 14. / Yes, but my mother sometimes
needs it.
C)
I was waiting for a doctor. / That's right.
D)
Do you mind my waiting for a bus? / Oh, yes, my dear.
E)
What time is it? / Thanks a lot.
85. Mike: What are you doing, Alice?
Alice: _____.
Mike: Why? Let me see what's the matter with it.
A) I'm looking for my sister.
B) I can't close my bag.
C) I'm going home.
D) I'm reading a book.
E) I've got a bad mark.
86. - Do you go to school ?
- _____.
- Oh, I see you don't like your school at all.
A) Yes, I do.
B) Yes, I always do.
C) No, I'm sent there.
D) Yes, I shall.
E) Yes, I like it.
87. Mike: Let me go and buy the newspapers for you, Dad?
Father: _____.
A) Do, please.
B) All right.
C) I have already bought them.
D) You can buy them.
E) A good idea.
88. Bob: What about going to the cinema?
Tom: _____.
Bob: You can do your work after cinema.
A) I am afraid I can't
B) I have a lot of things to do
C) With pleasure
D) I don't feel like going to the cinema
E) I like going to the cinema very much
89. A: Do you think you could give me your bicycle this morning?
B: _____.
A: _____.
A) I don't think so/You are right
B) You can't have it now/Certainly
C) Yes, I can't/Not at all
D) I'm sorry, I'm using it myself/Well, thanks
E) I thought it over/With pleasure
90. A: How long have you been living there?
B: For three years already. We often spend our weekends here.
A: _____.
B: Yes, I have to get up early. But if you want to have a really quiet
and healthy day off you've got to stay in the country.
A) But you've got to work much here
B) But it depends on the color
C) Did you have much snow?
D) I think, last spring wasn't very nice
E) The heating doesn't work properly
91. - Where else have you been since you came to England?
- _____.
- You have seen a lot. When did you go there?
- _____.
A)
I have never been to England/I didn't go
B)
I shall be in Oxford, Canterbury and Stratford/I went there last
month
C)
Oh, I've been to Stratford and Oxford and Canterbury/I went
there last week
D)
He is coming on Sunday/Have a nice week-end
E)
I visited London last year/I was there last year
92. - I say, Ann, let's go and see Kate. She is ill.
- _____.
- When will you be free?
- _____.
A)
I can. I'm free now / Tomorrow
B)
I can't. I'm busy now / In 2 hours
C)
O.K. / I'm busy
D)
All right / Certainly
E)
Certainly / Next year
93. A: Can I borrow your pen for a moment?
B: _____.
A: _____.
A) You must / Don't mention it
B) No / Here it is
C) Sure. Here you are / Thanks
D) Not a bit / Thank you
E) Please / Certainly
94. - Hello! _____?
- Not bad, thank you.
A) Glad to see you
B) How do you do
C) How are you
D) Is that you
E) I haven 't seen you for ages
Book 3
Dialogue Completion
387
95. - _____.
- No, I'm waiting for Tom.
- _____.
- I'm not in a hurry. I'll wait till he's ready.
A)
Who are you waiting for? / He is out
B)
You are waiting for Sally, aren't you? / She has just left
C)
Aren't you coming with us?
/
But he won't be ready for some time
D)
Would you like to wait for Tom? / He will be ready in a minute
E)
Did you come yesterday? / With pleasure
96. - What are you doing at the week-end?
-
_____.
- Would you like to go to a football match with me?
- _____.
A)
He didn't think about it/Yes
B)
At the week-end? I haven't thought of it yet/Oh, I'd love to
C)
I'm going to the country/No, I haven't any time to go there
D)
I'm leaving for Brooklyn/O.K.
E)
I'll work in the garden/Yes, be sure, please
97. - Look over there! What can it be? It's scared me out of my wits.
- _____.
A)
Oh, that's OK. Calm down. It's only a cat
B)
I don't know, the weather is likely to change tomorrow.
C)
We'll find out who plays there if we come up to the hill.
D)
Call the speaking clock.
E)
Let's make a transferred charge call now.
98. A: What are you doing, Bob?
B: _____.
A: What are you writing to him about?
B: Don't ask so many questions _____ .
A) I'm writing a letter to Helen/Curiosity killed the cat
B) I'm going to write a letter/There is no time left
C) I'm writing/About the letter I've got from my
D) I'm going to visit my uncle/He is ill
E) I'm busy writing a letter to you/Are you going to read it?
99. A: Are you ready to go?
B: _____.
A: When will you be ready?
B: _____.
A: Hurry up, I'm waiting for you
A) Not yet / In five minutes
B) Yes, of course / I don't know
C) Yes, I think / Why, I've no time to go
D) I'm afraid I can't / Tomorrow morning
E) Why? Shall we go anywhere? / I shan't be ready
100. A: Are you free tonight?
B: Why? ______?
A: Yes, I've got tickets for "King Lear".
B: It's the first night, isn't it? How did you manage to get seats?
A: Don't ask me questions, just say whether you're coming or
not.
B: _____. How can I miss a chance like that?
A) Are you going to invite me anywhere / Oh
B) Shall we go anywhere / No, I'm not
C) What can I do for / Yes, I think
D) Can you help me / No, I am not
E) What for / Yes, I am
101. A: _____?
B: "Friends", I think.
A) Who are you going to call on?
B) Whom did you meet?
C) Who is your office manager?
D) What's on tonight?
E) What's in your bag?
102. - Can you spare me a few minutes?
- _____. I'm very busy just at present. Can you come a little
later?
- _____. When shall I come?
- _____.
A) Yes, certainly / Yes / Yesterday
B) I'm sorry / Certainly / In an hour or so
C) No / Of course / Next year
D) Certainly / Yes, I can / Just now
E) Really? / I think so / A fortnight
103. - What's wrong with you? You look so pale!
- I feel terrible. _____.
- Have you consulted a doctor?
- _____. I think I'd better call him. I've got a high temperature
A) I'm feverish / Yes, I have
B) I've got a cold / Not yet, but I'm going to
C) I've got a sore throat / I've consulted the dentist
D) I'll be better soon / Certainly
E) I'm shivering / I think so
104. - The weather is so awful today. It's been raining all day long.
- _____. We'll have to put off our excursion.
- _____. We would have a splendid time if _____?
A)
Yes, it is / Right you are / we should go there
B)
Well / O.K. / we go there
C)
Yes, it has / Nice! / the weather is fine
D)
So it is / I'm sorry / the weather was fine
E)
Yes, it's raining cats and dogs / It's a pity / the weather were fine
105. - I'm flying to New-York tomorrow.
- _____.
A) Have a good journey!
B) A happy landing to you!
C) You're welcome!
D) Help yourself
E) Welcome here
106. A: Do you know the men standing over there?
B: Yes, of course.
A: What are they?
B: _____.
A) They are famous sportsmen.
B) The man is a famous writer.
C) They are Pete and Mike.
D) This man is John Smith.
E) They are kind.
107. - _____.
- Yes, I'm packing because I'm going to catch a plane to New York
in three hours' time.
- Lucky girl! How long are you staying in New York?
- _____.
A)
What were you doing ? / For a fortnight
B)
Where were you going? / For a year
C)
Have you already done everything? / Certainly
D)
Are you doing anything at the moment, Sally ? / For a fortnight
E)
What will you be doing? / at 5 tomorrow
Dialogue Completion
Book 3
388
1.
An Englishman's home is his _____.
A) church
B) house
C) out doors
D) castle
E) bank
2.
"False friends are _____."
A) as clear as day
B) out of mind
C) better than riches
D) worse than open enemies
E) good to be true
3.
A good name is better _____.
A) than richness
B) than never
C) than in bad company
D) than promise long
E) than a friend
4.
After the long school holidays, Mrs. Hay went to talk to Betty's
teacher. "Betty is glad that school has started", she said. "She is as
_____."
A) hungry as a wolf
B) busy as a bee
C) as happy as a lark
D) as slow as a tortoise
E) as clever as an owl
5.
So _____ so done.
A) thought
B) done
C) had
D) saw
E) said
6.
"While there is _____ there is hope."
A) will
B) wish
C) love
D) life
E) water
7.
"Better face a danger than be always in _____.
A) favor
B) moon
C) fear
D) fire
E) flight
8.
I have a young sister. From her childhood she dreamt of becoming
a pianist. When she was seven our mother sent her to the music
school. At first it was difficult for a little girl to spend hours
playing the piano and she could not achieve much progress; but
my sister didn't give up. Time passed. From year to year she
became more skillful and succeeded in her dream.
A) Practice makes perfect.
B) As clear as a day.
C) Everything is good in its season.
D) East of west - home the best.
E) There is no place like home.
9.
Mr. Brown was very afraid of dentist. Once he had a terrible
toothache, and couldn't sleep. The next day, he decided to go to
the dentists and have his tooth extracted.
A) While there is life there is hope.
B) Where there is smoke, there is fire.
C) Where there is a will, there's a way.
D) An able sailor hails in stormy weather.
E) Better face a danger than be always in fear.
10. An hour in the morning _____.
A) as near as today and tomorrow
B) is better than richness
C) has wings
D) is worth two in the evening
E) as clear as day
TEST 8
Proverbs
11. John was a very lazy pupil. During the school years he didn't learn
his lessons and always played truant. When the examination
time came he was also to take his exams. But, alas, he didn't pass
them and he cried bitterly.
A) Living dog is better than a dead man.
B) The rotten apple injures its neighbors.
C) The appetite comes with eating.
D) A good beginning makes a good ending.
E) You have made your bed and you must lie on it.
12. Promise little _____.
A) who laughs last
B) but do much
C) that ends well
D) while the sun shines
E) never found again
13. Joe had a very big supper. When he asked for a piece of bread and
butter at bedtime, his mother said, " I've never seen anyone eat
so much. You are always as hungry as _____."
A) a lark
B) a wolf
C) a bee
D) a horse
E) a mouse
14. The last drop makes _____.
A) both ends meet
B) the cat out of the bag
C) a horse laugh
D) the cup run over
E) a cat laugh
15. _____ makes the world go round.
A) love
B) hatred
C) gravity
D) money
E) poor mouse.
16. _____ repeats itself.
A) children
B) language
C) everybody
D) stories
E) history
17. One of our classmates fell ill, and was taken to hospital. In three
months he was out and about, but lagged behind the pupils with
his studying. He asked many pupils to help him, nobody came to
his rescue, but me. After that we became friends.
A) Facts are stubborn things
B) Experience is the mother of wisdom
C) Live and learn
D) Everything is good in its season
E) A friend in need is a friend indeed
18. A man's best friend is his _____.
A) shirt
B) bag
C) dog
D) house
E) money
19. Lost time is _____.
A) known by its tree.
B) never found again.
C) not so black as he painted.
D) never too late to learn.
E) makes the cup run.
20. "Out of sight-out of _____.
A) light
B) fight
C) guide
D) might
E) mind
21. Everything is _____.
A) shooting without aim
B) better than saying
C) good in its season
D) better to do well than to say well
E) worth two tomorrow
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22. My friend Ann is a very clever girl. She is quick in everything she
does. She is not lazy. She always does everything in time. She
doesn't like lazy people who always try to put off their work and
she says _____.
A) Speech is silver but silence is gold.
B) A bad wound is cured, not a bad name.
C) What is done can't be undone.
D) Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.
E) As is the workman so is the work.
23. My mother loves my younger sister very much and the latter
makes use of it. She always asks to buy her nice dresses, sweets.
My sister likes only to play and is a poor pupil. My sister is just a
bad naughty girl. I say this because I always _____.
A) call the shots
B) change horses in midstream
C) call a spade a spade
D) cry over spilt milk
E) give someone the cold shoulder
24. - Hello, Ann? I haven't seen you for ages. Where have you been?
- I've been to Moscow. I was there for a month and came back last
week. I'm glad I'm at home.
A) I liked Moscow very much.
B) East or West, home is best.
C) I met our friends there.
D) My family stayed in Moscow.
E) Have you been to Moscow?
25. Nobody expected them to part so suddenly. They loved each
other and they were to get married. One day he told her he was
going to Italy on business. He stayed 2 years there. Meanwhile
she completely forgot him and married Mr. Black, a rich man.
A) A bad wound is cured, not a bad name.
B) No news good news.
C) As is the workman so is the work.
D) Out of sight - out of mind.
E) False friend are worse than open enemies.
26. Mother gave Ann some money. The girl wanted to go to the
cinema very much; at the same time she wanted to buy a book,
but there was not enough money for both, "I'll buy the book and
go to the cinema next time when I have money" she said.
A) A man can die but once.
B) A cat in gloves catches no mice.
C) You cannot eat your cake and have it.
D) He laughs best who laughs last.
E) So many men, so many minds.
27. _____ loose all.
A) He that never climbed
B) Grasp all
C) If you run after two hares
D) If wishes were horses
E) Least said
28. What will the travelers say when they come safe to the end of
their journey, having gone through many dangerous adventures?
A) To take the bull by the horn.
B) To kill two birds with one stone.
C) Two heads are better than one.
D) There is no smoke without fire.
E) All is well that ends well.
29. What would you say to a grumbling group mate who is finding
fault with everything around?
A) Better late than never.
B) East or West, home is best.
C) To get out of bed on the wrong side.
D) Promise little, but do much.
E) Make hay while the sun shines.
30. Your friend has been suffering from a bad toothache for a long time as
he is afraid to go to the dentist. How would you urge him to overcome
his fear.
A) He laughs best who laughs last.
B) The devil is not so black as is painted.
C) A burnt child dreads the fire.
D) One swallow doesn't make a summer.
E) If you want a thing well done, do it yourself.
31. A.: It's risky to take an exam without reading the whole book.
B.: But it's my last chance. _____.
A) New brooms sweep clean.
B) No new is good news
C) Once bitten, twice shy.
D) Sink or swim.
E) Poverty is no sin.
32. A.: You say this green dress doesn't suit me and I look dull in it.
What about the blue one?
B.: Oh, it's quite different. You must always wear it, you are
lively in it.
A.: You see, and my mother hates it. _____.
A) Rome wasn't built in a day.
B) A round peg in a square hole.
C) There is no place like home.
D) That's another pair of shoes.
E) Tastes differ.
33. A.: What kind of person is our director?
B.: Can't make out. Neither kind nor strict. _____.
A) Neither fish nor flesh.
B) Too good to be true.
C) To turn over a new leaf.
D) Woken pigs fly.
E) Well begun is half done.
34. _____, soonest mended.
A) If the sky falls
B) All covet
C) As you make your bed
D) As you sow
E) Least said
35. When angry _____.
A) do as the Romans do
B) sweep clean
C) you will catch neither
D) you shall mow
E) count a hundred
36. Many men, many _____.
A) servants
B) hands
C) minds
D) ways
E) thoughts
37. Well begun is half _____.
A) gone
B) done
C) undone
D) a way
E) come
38. East or West _____ is best.
A) castle
B) hut
C) home
D) palace
E) country
39. A bird in the hand _____.
A) is worth two in the bush
B) makes even a cat laugh
C) has brought forth a mouse
D) speaks louder than words
E) changes his spots
40. We have got two neighbors. One of them is a clever and polite
man. He is an educated, cultural man. The other is rather selfish
and stupid. He thinks he can buy everything as he is rich enough.
He is a narrow-minded person. We don't like him.
A) As the tree so the fruit.
B) Health is above wealth.
C) No pains, no gains.
D) It's never too late to learn.
E) Better short of pence than short of sense.
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41. When faced with a difficult problem, it is better to consult other people.
A) To kill two birds with one stone.
B) Two heads are better than one.
C) If you want a thing well done, do it yourself.
D) The devil is not so black as he is painted.
E) East or West home is best.
42. First catch your _____ then cook it.
A) hare
B) hair
C) heir
D) car
E) bear
43. A stitch in time _____.
A) saves nine
B) before they hatch
C) makes a good ending
D) before they are easy
E) makes perfect
44. Mr. Smith was rather lazy. He didn't like to work hard and always
spared himself. He was sure that his father would support him all
his life. But his father died and Mr. Smith had a miserable life.
A) Don't trouble trouble until trouble troubles you.
B) Speech is silver but silence is gold.
C) No sweet without sweat.
D) As the tree so the fruit.
E) First think then speak.
45. It was raining very hard. A lot of people were standing at the bus-
stop and were sorry they had not taken their umbrellas with
them. But one man among them was cheerful and pleased. He
always repeated "the harder it rains the better I like it." Asked
why he was happy with rain he answered ...
A) Like to like.
B) The fist blow is half the battle.
C) Actions speak louder than words.
D) An idle brain is the devil's workshop.
E) One man's meat is another man's poison.
46. - What time do you get up on Sundays?
- About half past six.
- Why so early?
- I get up at that time on week-days, and _____, you know.
A) deeds, not words
B) neck or nothing
C) custom is a second nature
D) no rose without a thorn
E) when angry, count a hundred
47. Mr. Brown was the owner of our local newspaper. He was a good
and clever man but he had the habit of talking to himself all the
time. One day my friend came and asked him why he did that.
"Well, there are two reasons," he said. "First I like to hear a wise
man speak, secondly, when I speak it is a pleasure to have an
intelligent audience."
A) Hear much speak little.
B) Penny-wise and pound-foolish.
C) He laughs best who laughs last.
D) Wealth is nothing without health.
E) Hunger is the best source.
48. Some people use fine words when they talk about what they
have done, but their actions may be quite different and not at all
fine.
A) Fine words dress ill deeds.
B) You can't eat your cake and have it.
C) Fortune favors the brave.
D) All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
E) An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
49. A man mustn't think that his task is too difficult before he begins
doing it.
A) Everything comes to him who waits.
B) No living man all things can.
C) Live not to eat but eat to live.
D) Keep your mouth shut and your ears open.
E) Don't cross the bridge before you come to it
50. Still waters run _____.
A) quick
B) important
C) careful
D) deep
E) strong
51. Be slow to promise and _____.
A) speak little
B) life is short
C) never fell
D) quick to perform
E) half is done
52. - I am lucky today, your turn will come later on. Tomorrow our
positions may be reversed.
- Yes, _____.
A) Deeds not words
B) Every dog has his day
C) Scratch my back and I'll scratch yours
D) Everything is good in its season
E) All is well that ends well
53. If you _____ to be a friend, never borrow, never _____.
A) want / lend
B) wanted / lent
C) wants / lends
D) will want / lend
E) want / lent
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1.
"A bit" means _____.
A) some thing to eat
B) to help someone
C) a small amount
2.
"About time" means _____.
A) at the right time
B) soon
C) at last
3.
"Across the board" means _____.
A) everyone or everything is included
B) to travel between countries
C) uninteresting
4.
To "act up" means _____.
A) to share an idea
B) to behave badly
C) to pretend to be rich
5.
A man "after my own heart" means _____.
A) liking the same things as me
B) looks like me
C) follows me
6.
"Against the clock" means _____.
A) a new record
B) a test of speed or time
C) an impossible task
7.
"All along" means _____.
A) all the time
B) to agree
C) altogether
8.
"All hours" means _____.
A) at regular times
B) at irregular times
C) every hour
9.
"Along in years" means _____.
A) getting old
B) getting tired
C) becoming successful
10. "And then some" means _____.
A) not many
B) and only a few
C) and a lot more
11. A "babe in the woods" means _____.
A) someone who cuts trees
B) someone who is young
C) someone who is innocent
12. To "back down" means _____.
A) to give up a claim
B) to sit down
C) to fight for something
13. To "back out" means _____.
A) to support someone
B) to be trapped
C) to get out of an agreement
14. A "bad trip" means _____.
A) to lose money
B) an unpleasant drug experience
C) to be unsuccessful
15. "He didn't bat an eye" means the same as _____.
A) he didn't see
B) he wasn't happy
C) he didn't show surprise
16. To "bear in mind" means _____.
A) to forget something
B) to be crazy
C) to remember something
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17. To "beat around the bush" means _____.
A) to not know
B) to avoid a question
C) to go on a hike
18. To "beef up" means _____.
A) to go crazy
B) to have fun
C) to make something stronger
19. "Behind the scenes" means _____.
A) in a different place
B) privately
C) in a difficult position
20. "Below the belt" means _____.
A) good
B) secretly
C) unfairly
21. To "call it a day" means _____.
A) to quit
B) it becomes evening
C) to say good morning
22. To "call the tune" means _____.
A) to sing a song
B) to give orders
C) to give advice
23. To "carry off" means _____.
A) to move
B) to kill
C) to drop
24. To put the "cart before the horse" means _____.
A) to plan ahead
B) that you can't do something
C) to do things in the wrong order
25. To "catch on" means _____.
A) to understand
B) to be punished
C) to grab something
26. To "be caught short" means _____.
A) to be in an embarrassing situation
B) to take a short sleep
C) not to have enough of something when needed
27. "Cheap skate" means _____.
A) a winter sports activity
B) someone who doesn't spend much money
C) something that isn't expensive
28. To "check up" means _____.
A) to search
B) to investigate
C) to make a mark to show something has been counted
29. To "cheer up" means _____.
A) to become happy
B) to become sad
C) to become lost
30. "Chicken feed" means _____.
A) a lot of food
B) a small amount of money
C) A group of people gathering together
31. I "dare say" means _____.
A) I don't know at all
B) I definitely know
C) I suppose
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32. To "dash off" means _____.
A) to do, make, or draw something quickly
B) to be deeply asleep
C) to be precise
33. "Dead tired" means _____.
A) no longer living
B) very tired
C) someone doesn't have long to live
34. To be in "deep water" means _____.
A) to be lazy
B) to be in serious trouble
C) to not care about things
35. If something "dies down", it means it _____.
A) falls over
B) dies quickly
C) fades away
36. To "die out" means _____.
A) to fail
B) to die quickly
C) to disappear slowly
37. A "dime a dozen" means _____.
A) it is expensive
B) something is unusual
C) something is easy to get
38. To "dish out" means _____.
A) to serve
B) to gossip
C) to make
39. To "do away with" something means _____.
A) to treat something
B) to stop something
C) to hide something
40. If someone is "down to earth", he is _____.
A) strange
B) practical
C) shy
41. "Easy does it" means _____.
A) let's do it later
B) let's do it carefully
C) let's do it quickly
42. To "eat your words" means _____.
A) to apologize
B) to shout loudly
C) to be quiet
43. To "eat out" means _____.
A) to rot away
B) to eat in a restaurant
C) to eat everything
44. To "edge out" means _____.
A) to move in slowly
B) with the narrow side outwards
C) to force out
45. To "eke out" means _____.
A) to rush out
B) to do with difficulty
C) to make easily
46. "En masse" means _____.
A) one by one
B) nobody
C) as a group
47. If you "keep an eye out" it means _____.
A) watch carefully
B) you are in charge
C) you don't pay attention
48. To "eat like a horse" means _____.
A) to eat noisily
B) to eat a little
C) to eat a lot
49. To "egg on" means _____.
A) to eat enough
B) to encourage
C) to annoy
50. To "ease up" means _____.
A) to make less nervous
B) to increase pressure
C) to go faster
51. To "face the music" means _____.
A) accept your punishment
B) listen carefully
C) ask a lot of questions
52. When it's "fair and square" it's _____.
A) unusual
B) confused
C) honest
53. To "fall behind" means to _____.
A) not keep up
B) hurt yourself
C) get angry
54. If something "falls through" it _____.
A) happens perfectly
B) explodes
C) fails to happen
55. "Far and wide" means _____.
A) in a limited area
B) everywhere
C) at one time
56. "Fat chance" means _____.
A) very lucky
B) no possibility
C) unlucky
57. "If it's a "feather in your cap" it means it's _____.
A) a problem
B) cowardly
C) an honor
58. If you are "fed up" you have _____.
A) had enough
B) eaten enough
C) drunk too much
59. If you "feel like" something you _____.
A) want to touch something
B) don't like something
C) want to do something
60. To "feel out" means to _____.
A) test and idea
B) tell a secret
C) hide something
61. To "gather in" means to _____.
A) collect
B) give out
C) organize
62. The "gift of the gab" means you are _____.
A) experienced
B) very intelligent
C) skilled in talking
63. To "gloss over" means to _____.
A) encourage
B) praise
C) try to hide
64. "To go like clockwork" means to _____.
A) run smoothly
B) go crazy
C) cost a lot of money
65. A "golf widow" is a woman who is _____.
A) left at home when her husband plays golf
B) in charge of the house
C) not married
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66. To "grin and bear it" means to _____.
A) put up with something
B) be angry
C) misunderstand
67. "To gun for" means to _____.
A) try to help
B) try to stop
C) try to hurt
68. If someone is "gung ho", they are _____.
A) stupid
B) childish
C) enthusiastic
69. "Great guns" means _____.
A) slow and precise
B) big and heavy
C) fast and hard
70. If something is "half baked", it's _____.
A) very useful
B) incomplete
C) unusual
71. To "hail from" means to _____.
A) send from
B) come from
C) send to
72. To "hand it to" means to _____.
A) give credit to
B) take from
C) allow
73. To "hang your head" means to _____.
A) feel shameful
B) be brave
C) be over-confident
74. "No hard feelings" means the same as _____.
A) don't worry
B) thank you
C) please
75. If your "heart goes out to someone", you _____.
A) try to help them
B) feel sorry for them
C) love them
76. If you get a "head start", you _____.
A) are the winner
B) are lost
C) begin before the others
77. If something is "heavy-duty", it _____.
A) weighs a lot
B) is tough and powerful
C) must be done
78. To "hook up" with means to _____.
A) lose
B) fight
C) connect
79. If it's "hush-hush" it's _____.
A) easy
B) secret
C) difficult
80. If you are "in the family way", you are _____.
A) shy
B) popular
C) pregnant
81. If it's "in the wind", it's _____.
A) imminent
B) lost
C) furnished
82. If you are "in the dog house", you are _____.
A) enthusiastic
B) in trouble
C) happy
83. "In the pink" means to be _____.
A) drunk
B) healthy
C) rich
84. To "iron out" means to _____.
A) complete small details
B) make problems
C) plan ahead
85. "In toto" means _____.
A) no where
B) something
C) everything
86. The "ins and outs" are _____.
A) the small details
B) everyone
C) complications
87. If something is "in your hair", it's _____.
A) interesting
B) amusing
C) annoying
88. "In hand" means _____.
A) unmanageable
B) under control
C) difficult
89. "In the nick of time" means _____.
A) too late
B) on time
C) in time
90. To "jazz up" means to _____.
A) go faster
B) make something more exciting
C) make a lot of noise
91. To "join forces" means to _____.
A) fight
B) be strong
C) unite
92. "Joking apart" means you _____.
A) are serious
B) are trying to make people laugh
C) are not united
93. If you "jump at" something you _____.
A) are scared
B) don't understand
C) accept it quickly
94. If it is "just what the doctor ordered" it's _____.
A) still a dream
B) what you need
C) totally wrong
95. "Just about" means _____.
A) soon
B) nearly
C) too much
96. To "jump through hoops" means _____.
A) be in charge
B) obey any order
C) be naughty
97. To "jump down someone's throat" means to _____.
A) run away
B) make a joke
C) scold them
98. To "jump on the bandwagon" means to _____.
A) continue
B) rest
C) join in
99. A girl who is "jailbait" is _____.
A) very loud
B) interested in fishing
C) still a minor
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100. To "kick around" means to _____.
A) treat badly
B) hide
C) look for something
101. To "kick the bucket" means to _____.
A) get married
B) have a baby
C) die
102. "Knock it off" means the same as _____.
A) buy it
B) yes, please
C) stop it
103. To "know the ropes" means to be _____.
A) experienced
B) confident
C) ignorant
104. If you are a "know-it-all", you are _____.
A) over confident
B) shy
C) a little strange
105. If a woman is a "knock-out" she's _____.
A) intelligent
B) powerful
C) very attractive
106. To "kick up a fuss" means to _____.
A) be honest
B) behave badly
C) have a good time
107. If someone says to you to "keep your shirt on", you should _____.
A) take control
B) leave
C) calm down
108. To "keep on" means to _____.
A) stop
B) continue
C) start
109. If you "keep something down", you _____.
A) control it
B) lose it
C) hide it
110. To "lash out" means to _____.
A) shout at someone
B) relax
C) kick or punch someone
111. To "laugh off" means to _____.
A) make lots of jokes
B) make lots of noise
C) not take something seriously
112. To "lean on" someone means to _____.
A) entertain them
B) pressure them
C) annoy them
113. "In less than no time" means _____.
A) in a few days
B) much later
C) very soon
114. To do it "like mad" means to do it _____.
A) enthusiastically
B) sloppily
C) carefully
115. If you have a "long face", you look _____.
A) angry
B) sad
C) proud
116. "Look alive" means _____.
A) act busy
B) be quiet
C) listen carefully
117. To "lose heart" means to _____.
A) take offense
B) make a mistake
C) become unenthusiastic
118. The "low down" is _____.
A) the problem
B) immoral
C) the solution
119. To "lap it up" means _____.
A) take it in eagerly
B) act confidently
C) give encouragement freely
120. If it takes a "month of Sundays", it _____.
A) happens quickly
B) won't happen
C) feels like a long time
121. If someone "means business", they are _____.
A) serious
B) interested
C) bored
122. To "mark time" means to _____.
A) be idle
B) be busy
C) rush around
123. To "make up your mind" means to _____.
A) decide
B) be confused
C) be efficient
124. A "matter of course" means _____.
A) as a rule
B) maybe
C) when you want to
125. To "make off with" means to _____.
A) leave behind
B) kiss
C) steal
126. To "make believe" means to _____.
A) forget
B) hope
C) pretend
127. If you are "mixed up", you are _____.
A) in a hurry
B) confused
C) lost
128. If something "makes sense", it _____.
A) isn't practical
B) seems reasonable
C) is impossible
129. To "make a difference" is to _____.
A) lose something
B) matter
C) be in charge
130. To "nail it down" means to _____.
A) start it
B) finalize it
C) talk about it
131. In this "neck of the woods" is _____.
A) the way we do something
B) around here
C) the way things were
132. "Never mind" means _____.
A) don't worry about it
B) pardon
C) why
133. "No doubt" means _____.
A) maybe
B) definitely not
C) certainty
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134. To "nose around" is to _____.
A) be difficult
B) explore
C) lose
135. "No sweat" means _____.
A) it's easy to do, ok
B) work harder
C) I'm sorry
136. If you are "no spring chicken" you _____.
A) are inexperienced
B) aren't energetic
C) aren't young
137. To "nip it in the bud" means to _____.
A) prevent it at the start
B) encourage something
C) expect greatness from it
138. To be "neck and neck" means to be _____.
A) angry with each other
B) like someone a lot
C) exactly even
139. If your "name is mud" you are _____.
A) well liked
B) well respected
C) in trouble
140. "Of age" means to be _____.
A) capable
B) not able
C) old enough
141. If you are "off the hook", you are _____.
A) going to do something bad B) out of trouble
C) crazy
142. If something is "old hat", it _____.
A) isn't new
B) isn't popular
C) well know
143. "Of service" means to be _____.
A) efficient
B) useful
C) desirable
144. "Once in a blue moon" is _____.
A) often
B) sometimes
C) rarely
145. To be "on edge" is to be _____.
A) ignorant
B) nervous
C) knowledgeable
146. "On time" means _____.
A) late
B) expected to be late
C) not late
147. "Out like a light" means to _____.
A) run away
B) work very hard
C) go to sleep quickly
148. "Out of order" means it _____.
A) is untidy
B) doesn't work
C) is unavailable
149. "Out of shape" means to be _____.
A) unfit
B) energetic
C) or do something unusual
150. To "pack off" means to _____.
A) put away
B) give away
C) send away
151. A "pain in the neck" means something is _____.
A) unusual
B) bothersome
C) difficult to see
152. To "pair off" means to _____.
A) separate things
B) make large groups
C) put two things together
153. If it is "par for the course", it is _____.
A) typical
B) very good
C) terrible
154. To "part with" means to _____.
A) belong to
B) a section of
C) be separated from
155. To "pass over" means to _____.
A) over take
B) ignore
C) give up
156. "Pint size" is _____.
A) very big
B) average
C) small
157. To "pop up" means to _____.
A) volunteer
B) appear suddenly
C) raise your head
158. "To pull off" means to _____.
A) lose something
B) succeed
C) plan
159. To "put down" means to _____.
A) crush or stop
B) encourage or excite
C) fast or erratic movement
160. If it's "on the QT", it's _____.
A) quick
B) on credit
C) secret
161. If you are "quaking in your boots", you are _____.
A) brave
B) afraid
C) confident
162. If you are "quick on the trigger", you are quick to _____.
A) respond
B) make mistakes
C) quit or finish something
163. "Quick on the uptake" means you are quick to _____.
A) do things
B) understand
C) volunteer
164. "Quiet as a mouse" describes someone who is _____.
A) interesting
B) loud
C) timid
165. To "raise eyebrows" is to _____.
A) question something
B) be afraid
C) shock
166. If something will happen "rain or shine", it'll happen _____.
A) at some point, but we don't know when
B) outside
C) no matter what
167. To "rattle off" is to _____.
A) break something
B) say things quickly
C) be old
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168. "Razzle dazzle" is _____.
A) a fancy display
B) an unusual event
C) something impossible
169. The "rear end" is _____.
A) the start of something
B) a one way street
C) the back part
170. To "ride out" something is _____.
A) finish successfully
B) to survive safely
C) give up
171. If it's to the "right and left" it's _____.
A) rare
B) very quick
C) all around
172. If something "rings a bell", it _____.
A) makes a lot of noise
B) is frightening
C) sounds familiar
173. To "rip into" means to _____.
A) enjoy
B) attack
C) savor
174. To "run away with" means to _____.
A) lend
B) steal
C) borrow
175. If it's "safe and sound", it's _____.
A) not allowed
B) beautiful
C) not harmed
176. If someone says "same here", he is _____.
A) agreeing
B) arguing
C) disagreeing
177. To "say the word" means to _____.
A) give a sign
B) apologize
C) give up
178. To "screw up" is to _____.
A) do it perfectly
B) make a mess
C) go higher and higher
179. If you "see eye to eye" with someone, you _____ them.
A) oppose
B) encourage
C) agree with
180. To "set your sight" on something means to _____ something.
A) aim for
B) look for
C) ask for
181. To "shell out" for something is to _____.
A) hide it
B) spend money on it
C) try to find it
182. If you are "sick and tired", you are _____.
A) exasperated
B) jealous
C) angry
183. "Shut your trap" is an impolite way of saying "please _____.
A) leave".
B) go away".
C) be quiet".
184. If you are "stuck up", you are _____.
A) snobbish
B) in trouble
C) problematical
185. To "take charge" is to _____.
A) follow
B) lead
C) misunderstand
186. To "talk back" is to _____.
A) ask a question
B) shout
C) answer rudely
187. To "tell something apart" is to _____.
A) put it aside for later use
B) correct someone
C) find the differences
188. "The works" is _____.
A) the boss
B) everything
C) movement
189. To "think up" is to _____ something.
A) aim for
B) improve
C) invent
190. To "think twice" is to _____.
A) create something
B) tell a lie
C) hesitate
191. To go "through thick or thin" is to _____.
A) lose a lot of weight
B) get married
C) have many kinds of experiences
192. To "throw up" is to _____.
A) get rid of something
B) vomit
C) give up
193. To "tip off" someone is to _____ her.
A) warn
B) attack
C) like
194. To do something "to a T" is to do it _____.
A) badly
B) perfectly
C) shortly
195. "Uh-huh" means the same as _____.
A) no
B) yes
C) maybe
196. If it's "under your nose", it's _____.
A) well hidden
B) your fault
C) within sight
197. To have the "upper hand" is to have _____.
A) the advantage
B) permission
C) the next go
198. If you get "used to" something, you _____ it.
A) get rid of
B) take care of
C) become accustomed to
199. If it's "up in the air", it's _____.
A) important
B) undecided
C) unwanted
200. "Under your breath" means to _____.
A) whisper
B) tell a secret
C) hesitate
201. "Under the sun" means _____.
A) it's impossible
B) it's unusual
C) on earth
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202. If you are "up front", you are _____.
A) bold
B) sincere
C) brave
203. "Under wraps" means _____.
A) in secret
B) with difficulty
C) in a small space
204. If you are "up tight", you are _____.
A) rich
B) worried
C) an executive
205. "Very well" can mean the same as _____.
A) no
B) later
C) giving consent
206. To "vote down" is to _____ something.
A) accept
B) defeat
C) propose
207. To "veg out" means to _____.
A) get angry
B) get excited
C) relax
208. If someone talks about "vibes", they are talking about _____.
A) feelings
B) experiences
C) desires
209. If you "walk off with" something, you _____ it.
A) steal
B) forget
C) borrow
210. "Walking on air" means you are _____.
A) happy
B) depressed
C) upset
211. To "walk all over" someone is to _____ them.
A) mislead
B) aggravate
C) impose on
212. "Watch out" means _____.
A) be careful
B) relax
C) hurry up
213. "Water down" means to _____.
A) make stronger
B) have a beer
C) weaken
214. The "way the wind blows" is _____.
A) how things were
B) the way things are
C) how things are going to be
215. To "wear on" someone is to _____ them.
A) agree with
B) annoy
C) ignore
216. To say "word for word" means to _____.
A) condense it
B) change what was said
C) say it exactly the same
217. To "wet one's whistle" is to _____.
A) be happy
B) have a problem
C) have a drink
218. If you are "yellow bellied", you are _____.
A) brave
B) conceited
C) cowardly
219. "You bet" means _____.
A) no
B) certainly
C) if I can
220. "You don't say" shows _____.
A) disbelief
B) annoyance
C) surprise
221. "You tell them" _____ someone.
A) encourages
B) disciplines
C) corrects
222. "Year in, year out" means _____.
A) never
B) constantly
C) eventually
223. "You can say that again" shows _____.
A) condemnation
B) acceptance
C) agreement
224. If you are a "yes man" you always _____.
A) argue
B) agree
C) question
225. If something is "yummy", it's _____.
A) delicious
B) horrible
C) frightening
226. To "zonk-out" is to _____.
A) daydream
B) get excited
C) fall asleep quickly
227. To "zip your lip" is to _____.
A) shut up
B) be loud
C) talk about things you don't know
228. To "zero in on" is to _____ something.
A) aim for
B) adjust
C) alter
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