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- Herausgeber: Daniel B. Smith
- Kategorie: Für Kinder und Jugendliche
- Sprache: Englisch
The main purpose of these book series is to provide you an impressive and invaluable collection of English Grammar multiple-choice exercises.
This book comprises different items and will take you on a beautiful journey towards improving your English.
The following subjects have been specially crafted for you, with regard to:
-Word order;
-Articles;
-Verb tenses;
-Active and passive voice;
-Phrasal verbs;
-Prepositions;
-Nouns;
-Conditionals;
-Reported speech;
-Confusing words;
-Word formation.
There will be many levels of difficulty in my English Grammar Exercises books: Beginner, Pre-intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced.
This book deals with Upper Intermediate and Advanced levels.
Please keep an eye on further releases.
Good luck!
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English Grammar Exercises with answers
Your quest towards C2
Part 4: 3300 multiple-choice items
Daniel B. Smith
Copyright © 2020
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author, excepting the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law.
ENGLISH GRAMMAR EXERCISES WITH ANSWERS
Your quest towards C2
-Part 4: 3300 multiple-choice items-
Upper Intermediate and Advanced (B2&C1)
Table of contents
Introduction
PART I: Intermediate level
PART II: Advanced level
PART III: Consolidation items
Answers
Conclusion
Introduction
The main purpose of these book series is to provide you an impressive and invaluable collection of English Grammar multiple-choice exercises. This book comprises different items and will take you on a beautiful journey towards improving your English. The following subjects have been specially crafted for you, with regard to: Word order, Articles, Verb tenses, Active and passive voice, Phrasal verbs, Pronouns, Adjectives, Adverbs, Relative clauses, Prepositions, Nouns, Conditionals, Reported speech, Confusing words, Word formation and many more…
The table of contents provides you with a wide range of exercises and you can easily choose what to practice and how hard the subject will be.
There will be many levels of difficulty in my English Grammar Exercises books: Beginner, Pre-intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced.
This book deals with Upper Intermediate and Advanced levels.
Please keep an eye on further releases.
Good luck!
PART I: Intermediate level
1. Don’t talk to him about politics because that’s like a … rag to a bull. a) blue b) red c) white
2. She takes the optimistic view and talks about a … skies scenario. a) blue b) red c) white
3. She hasn’t worked here very long and is therefore a little … on matters of procedure. a) white b) red c) green
4. Now that they have read the document in …, they believe me. a) white and black b) red and blue c) black and white
5. The reason why I feel so … today is because it’s my birthday and no-one has sent me any congratulations. a) blue b) white c) red
6. He lost the company a lot of money and as a result has got a … mark against his name. a) red b) black c) white
7. In this business you cannot afford to make any mistake and must be seen to be lily … . a) red b) white c) green
8. As they turned round and ran away, people thought they were … . a) yellow b) black c) red
9. As him to help you with your task because he’s … hot at literature. a) white b) green c) red
10. I know she doesn’t like you because the moment you came in I saw her give you a … look. a) white b) black c) green
11. She tend to forget things very quickly and behaves more and more like the typical … professor. a) clear-minded b) cool-minded c) absent-minded
12. This is a very expensive holiday and it involves a trip … the world. a) along b) around c) over
13. The car is almost ready to be collected from the garage. There are just a couple of spare … missing. a) extras b) pieces c) parts
14. They were … of having broken into the stately home. a) charged b) accused c) blamed
15. The one thing my family will remember about him was the many … of kindness that Steve showed us in his long life. a) deeds b) feats c) acts
16. If you had bought a property about twenty years ago you would find that it had considerably … in value. a) increased b) developed c) heightened
17. If you’re not careful they will start taking … of you. a) part b) prominence c) advantage
18. There’s a huge … in the paper about the special offers. a) notice b) display c) advertisement
19. The dog will jump up and show its great … for them. a) affection b) protection c) infection
20. Some believe that the films on show today have created a generation of very … children. a) afraid b) fearful c) frightened
21. There are no problems because I find those questions very … . a) soft b) easy c) straight
22. Are you going … for your holidays this year? a) abroad b) absent c) external
23. They … him for his brave actions. a) praised b) flattered c) congratulated
24. She is very lucky to have got herself a … job. a) banana b) plum c) apple
25. They … from the fire unhurt. a) evaded b) avoided c) escaped
26. After some bell rings she suddenly … in the doorway. a) looked b) seemed c) appeared
27. She never spoke about herself and was always very … about the good things she had done. a) meek b) modest c) humble
28. Brian has lots of money and … three houses in the city. a) occupies b) holds c) owns
29. One of his teeth is very … and will soon fall out. a) loose b) lost c) lose
30. They worked hard all day without a … . a) pause b) break c) breach
31. You must decide and … up your mind. a) get b) do c) make
32. What time do you … up in the morning? a) take b) get c) do
33. At the moment we are trying to … for the town centre. a) make b) do c) take
34. After they had shouted at each other, they decided to … it up. a) make b) do c) get
35. They are good friends and … on well with each other. a) make b) take c) get
36. The firm has expanded and they want to … on extra staff. a) do b) take c) get
37. She is good at writing stories for children and is keen to … up new plots. a) make b) take c) do
38. As I don’t have much money at the moment, I’ve decided to … without certain luxuries. a) make b) take c) do
39. Today is when the new boss is going to … over. a) get b) take c) make
40. All lines were destroyed in the storm last night and so it’s impossible to … through to anybody today. a) take b) get c) make
41. He had two sons both of whom were not very … and avoided work if they could. a) industry b) industrial c) industrious
42. One day the old man knew that he was dying and called his two sons to his bed … . a) side b) wall c) corner
43. He wanted his son to pay as much … to the cultivation of the farm as he had done many years before. a) care b) thought c) attention
44. She told him that there was a … treasure in the land. a) unseen b) hidden c) obscured
45. He told them that they would find the basket in one of his 5 vine … . a) areas b) spaces c) yards
46. They assured him that they would work hard to … out the treasure. a) sort b) find c) seek
47. In the end their father died and been … a) earthed b) buried c) confined
48. We worked hard and dug every single … meter of the land. a) square b) cube c) block
49. However hard we worked, we … to find the smallest bit of treasure. a) missed b) lacked c) failed
50. All the work they had done on the land ensured that they had the best … for years. a) crop b) production c) yielding
51. Yesterday he … to an archeological site. a) visited b) go c) went
52. The problems she has … the language are to do with spelling. a) on b) to c) with
53. If I want to pass my exams, I … study very hard. a) can b) must c) will
54. The … thing of all difficulties in a language is vocabulary. a) bad b) worse c) worst
55. Ann has been … English for 7 years. a) trying b) studied c) learning
56. When I walked there, I saw that the students were working very … . a) hard b) easy c) hardly
57. Most people don’t want to study Latin because it is a … language. a) old b) dead c) death
58. I’ve forgotten the name of my teacher but I think it is something like … . a) Brown b) john c) smith
59. What is the name of the … you put tea into? a) think b) thinking c) thing
60. I … a lot of presents for my birthday. a) became b) got c) become
61. I’m tired of waiting for buses, I’m going there … foot. a) to b) by c) on
62. Who said growing up was …? a) joke b) fun c) humour
63. If you want to have your central heating checked, you need a … plumber. a) learned b) careful c) trained
64. The moment the lights went out, there were scenes of … . a) attack b) panic c) insanity
65. Don’t be put … by his manner, he is really kind hearted. a) up b) off c) in
66. When a movie is really boring I tend to nod … . a) off b) out c) through
67. Have you heard the latest? They are … married. a) going b) growing c) getting
68. As she had made such an impression on her managers, she was soon offered … . a) position b) promotion c) progress
69. There’s a new software that should protect your computer from any … . a) disease b) virus c) illness
70. As they always tell you, the value of shares can go … as well as up. a) down b) in c) across
71. I dare … you’re right. a) told b) tell c) say
72. I’ve … you not to do that many times before. a) said b) told c) saying
73. That …, they walked out of the room. a) said b) told c) saying
74. You shouldn’t take any notice of that because it’s only hear … . a) tells b) say c) says
75. That’s what people are always … . a) saying b) telling c) said
76. What he … and what he does are not necessarily the same. a) says b) tells c) saying
77. It’s no good trying to persuade me because I’m not … a word. a) saying b) told c) telling
78. Now that would be … but my lips area sealed. a) told b) said c) telling
79. … us that story again! a) Say b) Tell c) Says
80. I’m afraid I can’t … for sure but I think it’s safe. a) say b) said c) telling
81. In the interest of safety the main valve on the machine had to be … off. a) closed b) shut c) closing
82. In the … moments of the symphony someone’s mobile phone started ringing. a) closing b) shut c) shutting
83. The detectives had no problems in solving the crimes as it was an open and … case. a) closed b) shut c) shutting
84. The man warned us that the road ahead was … . a) shut b) shutting c) closed
85. In view of the limited amount of information and evidence the case was now considered to be … . a) shut b) closed c) closing
86. They are having a … down sale. a) shutting b) closes c) closing
87. After some years as a monk he decided to leave because he felt very … in. a) closed b) shut c) shutting
88. After terrible experiences, the couple … themselves away from the community. a) shut b) closing c) shutting
89. The new musical that has had many bad reviews will … at the end of this week. a) shut b) close c) closed
90. I’m afraid these trees will have to come down as they … out the light in this room. a) close b) shutting c) shut
91. The food here is quite good although the menu is quite … . a) elementary b) basic c) easy
92. Whenever I’ve eaten at this restaurant, I’ve always come away feeling … satisfied. a) full b) usually c) completely
93. Dining here will be really an … experience for you. a) excite b) excited c) exciting
94. There’s something about the … of that particular dish that makes it memorable. a) flavour b) flavoured c) flavouring
95. It can be very irritating when the waiter … to bring what you have ordered. a) forgot b) forgets c) forgetting
96. If you are interested, I’m sure the chef will tell you the … of that dish. a) contents b) composition c) ingredients
97. As they’re special … of the restaurant, they always get a good table. a) patrons b) visitors c) customers
98. I got bad service yesterday and had to … the waiter two times about the food. a) order b) remind c) remember
99. I didn’t know what to choose for main dish so in the end I made a … choice. a) formal b) casual c) random
100. The restaurant was listed in the guide as it had been … to be of the appropriate standard. a) valued b) judged c) respected
101. It was one of those plays where the … moved at great speed. a) act b) action c) actor
102. There are different ways of … Shakespeare’s plays. a) welcoming b) meeting c) approaching
103. One of the greatest actors of the century … an unforgettable character. a) moulded b) created c) developed
104. Many people go to the theatre to listen to the brilliant … between the actors. a) dialogue b) chat c) comments
105. You can’t compare the … of watching live theatre with watching a film. a) experience b) knowing c) understanding
106. Are you one of those people who never goes to see a movie until you’ve read the … in the newspaper? a) notes b) reviews c) opinions
107. The … were so carried away with the acting that at the end of the play they all stood up and applauded. a) spectators b) watchers c) audience
108. There are always special … in her tragedies that move you to tears. a) particles b) elements c) constituents
109. However well written the play is, it will never succeed without outstanding … . a) creators b) workers c) performers
110. As always her latest play has been a huge success and all tickets are … until September. a) sold out b) put out c) taken out
111. Lightning never strikes in the same place … . a) thrice b) twice c) secondly
112. If you watch a kettle, it never … . a) heats b) stew c) boils
113. Look before you … . a) leap b) strike c) rush
114. Don’t count your chickens before they are … . a) fed b) hatched c) born
115. It’s all right to tell a … lie. a) black b) red c) white
116. There’s no fool like an … fool. a) old b) elderly c) ancient
117. Let … dogs lie. a) dreaming b) sleeping c) barking
118. Strike while the iron is … . a) soft b) heating c) hot
119. Politeness costs … . a) much b) nothing c) a little
120. Never look a gift horse in the … . a) mouth b) nose c) eye
121. Never let the … grow under your feet. a) weeds b) grass c) bulbs
122. The grass is always … on the other side. a) longer b) further c) greener
123. Everything is coming up … . a) roses b) lilies c) tulips
124. Poor Margaret was a bit of a … at the dance. a) wallflower b) cornflower c) wildflower
125. He led her up the garden … . a) lane b) street c) path
126. Everything in the … is lovely. a) roses b) flowers c) garden
127. Money doesn’t grow on … . a) bushes b) trees c) plants
128. A bird in the hand is worth … in the bush. a) four b) two c) one
129. Come to the point and stop beating about the … . a) tree b) hedge c) bush
130. Don’t trust him, he’s a bit of a snake in the … . a) grass b) plants c) weeds
131. As there are so many dishes, would you like me to … something to eat? a) decide b) consider c) suggest
132. They took a vote and the … decided to go on a Chinese restaurant. a) most b) more c) majority
133. We waited one hour for the main dish to … and then it was the wrong order. a) arrive b) deliver c) reach
134. If you really want to enjoy the full flavour, you must remember to … the right balance of sauces together. a) join b) mix c) stick
135. It is more relaxing to eat in a restaurant where the faces of the staff are … . a) familiarly b) familiar c) familiarity
136. They reached a … and settled on the traditional menu. a) compromise b) agreement c) compromising
137. It doesn’t matter how late you arrive at this place. You can always … on a warm welcome from the owner. a) believe b) trust c) rely
138. The place was so full of people and tables that the waiter had to … us through the crowds to our table. a) show b) enable c) guide
139. The problem about writing on food is that however hard you try, you will end up being … . a) objective b) subjective c) reflective
140. The success of a good meal is that it should taste good and also look good and thus … to your eye. a) appeal b) attract c) appear
141. I’ve just received her latest book from the publisher, so it’s what you might call hot … the press. a) from b) off c) with
142. You can never tell exactly what she is thinking because she often … hot and cold over some topics. a) changes b) flies c) blows
143. I’m not sure and I am getting cold … about it. a) hands b) feet c) arms
144. Politicians talk a lot of hot … most of the time. a) air b) steam c) stuff
145. My neighbours take no notice of me and give me the cold … when they see me. a) hand b) ankle c) shoulder
146. The deputy had to take charge and is currently in the hot … now. a) chair b) seat c) position
147. She had committed the murder in cold … . a) blood b) feeling c) passion
148. I ordered a tea from the waiter but by the time it had reached me it was … cold. a) rock b) stone c) tile
149. The authorities have set up a special hot … amid coronavirus pandemic. a) connection b) phone c) line
150. He’s always very uneasy like a cat on hot … . a) roads b) bricks c) roads
151. I really can’t tell what’s … . a) taking in b) going by c) going on
152. The trouble is that somebody is … . a) standing in front of me b) standing about me c) standing to me
153. The best thing I suppose is to ask him … . a) to depart b) to vanish c) to move
154. That’s better I’ve got a clearer … . a) view now b) picture now c) vision now
155. It looks as if there’s been some kind of … . a) event b) collision c) position
156. There are two cars in the park that have … . a) gone through each one b) gone into each one c) gone into one another
157. There are some people in the car park and they are … . a) driving their arms about b) waiving their arms about c) sailing their arms about
158. I’m walking right up to the crowd now to see … . a) what’s happened b) what’s happens c) what’s happen
159. Now I can see quite clearly that the big red car has … . a) struck the little green one b) stuck the little green c) stroked the little green one
160. I’ve just discovered that the little green one … . a) belonged to me b) has belonged to me c) belongs to me
161. Do you know the difference … ? a) between will and shall b) by will and shall c) from will and shall
162. I can see from the expression on your face that you haven’t … . a) got a view b) got a clue c) got a thought
163. I think the best way is to tell you a story that … the difference. a) clears b) explains c) exposes
164. The main difference is that “I will” … “I want to”. a) means b) says c) signifies
165. If you say “I shall” then you are talking … . a) on the future b) to the future c) about the future
166. I want you to imagine that a man is walking … . a) on the countryside b) by the countryside c) in the country
167. After a few minutes she … a river. a) nears b) attains c) reaches
168. There is a man in the river fully clothed who is … . a) in hardships b) in hazards c) in difficulties
169. The man in the river keeps … . a) calling off for help b) calling out for help c) calling to for help
170. Someone who isn’t good at grammar, thinks the man really want to drown, walks on and … . a) lets him drown b) permits him drown c) allows him drown
171. There were some frogs who thought it would be a good idea to … . a) out go b) go out c) go on an outing
172. To them it was a very big … . a) adventure b) advent c) adventurer
173. The frogs experienced a sense of … for the first time in their lives. a) freed b) freedom c) freeing
174. The weather was perfect and the sun never … . a) stopped to shine b) stopped shining c) stopped to burn
175. They found plenty of food and decided to stop and take … . a) resting b) rested c) a rest
176. In the hot sun they started to feel sleepy and very soon fell … . a) asleep b) into sleepy c) into sleep
177. Suddenly, the sound of a dog made the boys … . a) waken b) wake up c) waking
178. They panicked and … for their lives. a) fled b) flew c) flowed
179. Some frogs jumped into a barrel where they … in order not to sink. a) hoping and hoping b) hopped and hopped c) hoped and hoped
180. A frog kept on moving about and in the end … from the barrel. a) rescue b) evaded c) escaped
181. You broke the glass when you … the door last night. a) slashed b) crashed c) slammed
182. It couldn’t have been me. I always shut doors … . a) quietly b) still c) hardly
183. You were the last person to … . a) come to home b) come at home c) come home
184. I heard the sound of glass … in the night. a) crackling b) creaking c) breaking
185. I know you are not … the truth. a) speaking b) telling c) saying
186. The boy said he had heard that kind of noise. He … . a) assure he did b) swear he did c) adjure he did
187. You can protest if you like but it doesn’t … with me. a) break any ice b) make any ice c) cut any ice
188. What’s that note … on the door? a) adhered b) glued c) stuck
189. It’s a note from out neighbour. I … . a) can’t make it out b) can’t make it in c) can’t make it off
190. He says he broke the glass by accident and … apologetic. a) he’s purely b) he’s soundly c) he’s deeply
191. Excuse me … but what are you doing? a) intercepting b) intervening c) interrupting
192. I think it is pretty … . a) obvious b) accurate c) noticeable
193. There’s no need to bite my … off! a) arm b) leg c) head
194. I didn’t mean to be rude but I’m trying to … . a) cogitate b) concentrate c) ruminate
195. What is the … you are working on? a) duty b) task c) goal
196. She has been working on those … English tests for weeks. a) fabled b) infamous c) famous
197. Do they … you with your English? a) help b) aid c) comfort
198. Please don’t … in asking questions. a) persist b) insist c) continue
199. Sorry. I’ll leave you … . a) apart b) alone c) lonely
200. Leave me in … and go finish your homework. a) piece b) peaceful c) peace
201. The woman said she could tell the … . a) future b) next c) coming
202. I’m about to … the story to you now. a) regain b) repeat c) relate
203. That man had a … for telling people the future. a) reputation b) title c) idea
204. Brian made a … out of buying shares in a company. a) heap b) fortune c) gold
205. The priest never used his … to benefit himself. a) given b) gave c) gift
206. After a while people started to be … of him. a) suspect b) suspicious c) suspicion
207. Some people wanted to try and … him out. a) make b) do c) catch
208. The plan was to pretend to … his small flat late one night. a) rob b) burgle c) steal
209. They just wanted to … his ability. a) test b) examine c) try
210. Be careful! The old man has just bought a … guard dog. a) spiteful b) ferocious c) severe
211. I can’t … those silly people who always believe everything. a) hand b) stomach c) finger
212. I caught him … that young lady. a) eying b) handing c) heading
213. Whenever it comes to speaking his mind he always … down instead. a) backs b) hands c) heads
214. Come on, shake a … we’re running late. a) hand b) foot c) leg
215. Put your … down and tell them what you really think. a) finger b) foot c) head
216. I had many drinks last night. I should go for … of the dog. a) an ear b) a hair c) a foot
217. It won’t take her long to wrap you round her little … . a) finger b) tongue c) body
218. Could you please give me a …? I need some help. a) tooth b) foot c) hand
219. I have the information straight from the horse’s … . a) back b) mouth c) foot
220. You should do your homework you lazy … . a) bottoms b) hips c) bones
221. You could hear the … of great activity. a) move b) sound c) sounding
222. You can hear the ants who are … drying grain. a) doing b) active c) busy
223. The ants had … the grain during the summer. a) collected b) brought c) assumed
224. Their plan was to eat this … during the winter. a) provider b) provision c) providing
225. They were so … in their work that they didn’t notice me. a) engrossed b) enveloped c) enlarged
226. The insect was practically … because it hadn’t eaten for ages. a) stalking b) straining c) starving
227. The old man … them to let him have a little food. a) bade b) begged c) bid
228. They asked him why he hadn’t … up food in the summer. a) stored b) stopped c) stoked
229. The man … he had spent the whole summer enjoying himself. a) contented b) confused c) confessed
230. They didn’t say that he would have to dance … to bed in the winter. a) famished b) famous c) faded
231. They turn … their studies and experience the real world for a while. a) aside from b) into c) down
232. One long hot summer I turned … waiting, as my method of getting cash. a) to b) into c) down
233. Perhaps you should turn that word … a more specific one. a) to b) into c) down
234. I turned my hand … many jobs during vacation periods. a) out b) to c) into
235. The one business that hadn’t turned … my application was situated 25 kilometers away. a) out b) into c) down
236. You turned … the drive and saw only hills all around. a) out b) into c) down
237. The house has been turned … a small hostel. a) to b) out c) into
238. The owners had to turn … all the rooms which were full of rubbish. a) down b) out c) into
239. They had a problem. They had to turn … an old tramp who lived in the abandoned house. a) out b) aside from c) into
240. The tramp turned … to be a relative to the owner, in the end. a) to b) out c) down
241. It looks awful – these colours … . a) crash b) hash c) clash
242. After what you’ve …, I’m sure you need a holiday. a) felt b) acted c) experienced
243. We won’t … that now but I don’t think we can avoid the subject much longer. a) enter b) discuss c) introduce
244. … now that I’ve heard what he has done. a) I don’t think at all of him b) I think often of him c) I think a lot of him
245. My advice to you is to simply take … . a) the opportunity hardly b) the opportunity slowly c) the opportunity soon
246. The food has been too long out of the fridge and now it has become … . a) rotten b) stale c) flat
247. There were so many members who had … the leader that he resigned. a) apposed b) opposed c) invited
248. Don’t wait for me. You … and I’ll join you later. a) go by me b) go before me c) go forwards me
249. If petrol prices … any more, I shall have to use a bicycle. a) develop b) ascend c) increase
250. Please … from where I stopped you. I’m sorry. a) continue b) speak c) finish
251. I reckon I could beat you at chess … day of the week. a) each b) every c) any
252. At the … of the day it’s what you believe in that’s important. a) finish b) end c) start
253. It’s getting late now and I’m very tired so I think we’ll … it a day. a) call b) name c) label
254. It was our speaker who … the day. a) scored b) won c) ended
255. It didn’t stop raining throughout my holiday, day in day … . a) under b) up c) out
256. Don’t worry your bad luck will soon end. Remember every … has its day. a) mouse b) dog c) cat
257. The lovers decided at last to … the day. a) state b) hold c) name
258. It wasn’t long ago when I last saw Mary – it was only the … day. a) other b) last c) recent
259. We should visit them one of … days. a) those b) these c) that
260. She turned up at last minute and … the day. a) hit b) took c) saved
261. She was slowly going … her mind with worry. a) out of b) past by c) in to
262. You should … this in mind before you seriously think about changing jobs. a) carry b) bear c) hold
263. I never heard such an outstanding performance – it simply … my mind. a) split b) blew c) broke
264. He said simply that it had never … his mind. a) travelled b) found c) crossed
265. I’m inclined to give them a … of my mind considering all the trouble they have done. a) piece b) section c) slice
266. They say that great minds think … . a) like b) alike c) similar
267. She has a one … mind as all she ever talks about is fashion. a) track b) path c) road
268. I can’t decide. I’m really in … minds about it. a) double b) two c) dual
269. It has completely … my mind. a) slipped b) glided c) slid
270. She told me to mind my own … . a) state b) actions c) business
271. He was as quiet as a … in order not to wake anybody up. a) dog b) mouse c) rat
272. As he was on a dangerous mission for the government, he had to keep … about what he did for a living. a) mum b) dad c) aunt
273. There were lots of rumours and the man tried very hard to … everything up. a) stop b) silence c) hush
274. If anybody asks my lips are … . a) sealed b) shut c) closed
275. To me silence is … . a) steel b) silver c) golden
276. The so-called … majority are the vast number of people who don’t go out on the street and protest. a) noiseless b) quiet c) silent
277. It was so quiet you could hear a … drop. a) needle b) pin c) screw
278. After the earthquake, the cries of those trapped were … . a) audited b) auditory c) inaudible
279. The villagers complained about the noise from the church bell and asked if it could somehow be … . a) muffled b) wrapped c) suppressed
280. She promised not to … a word about it. a) open b) breathe c) mouth
281. I think it’s all stuff and … . a) garbage b) trash c) nonsense
282. They always talk about: health care, education, welfare and stuff … that. a) on b) like c) as
283. She avoided having any alcohol and then she had a small drop of the … stuff. a) difficult b) solid c) hard
284. The work they are doing is very basic. In fact you could call it … stuff. a) kids b) babies c) juniors’
285. When he lectured, you could tell he … her stuff. a) showed b) knew c) took
286. We rely on you to impress everyone and we expect you to … your stuff. a) make b) do c) take
287. It’s difficult to make him enjoy himself. He always behaves like a stuffed … . a) shirt b) suit c) coat
288. … the stuff! I want to hear it loud and clear. a) More b) There c) That’s
289. You should stop stuffing your … every five minutes! If you want to lose some weight. a) throat b) face c) teeth
290. The news quite … the stuffing out of her for days. a) hit b) threw c) knocked
291. He’s … a high at the moment because everything is going his way. a) at b) on c) for
292. I have high … that we will succeed with out project. a) views b) sensations c) hopes
293. It’s high … we left. a) minute b) tempo c) time
294. You’ll just have to get used to these highs and … . a) downs b) lows c) falls
295. Now that she has become manager she is so high and … . a) mighty b) severe c) strong
296. The really high … of the evening’s entertainment was when they fought. a) feature b) spot c) thing
297. Tom left the safe door unlocked last night so I reckon he will be for the high … this morning. a) leap b) go c) jump
298. When you break a rule, she gets on her high … and starts shouting at you. a) camel b) horse c) pony
299. The moment she joined the staff you just knew she was a high … . a) flier b) sailor c) pilot
300. We asked the restaurant to provide a high … . a) chair b) seat c) place
301. The reader has to work … who did it, who committed the crime. a) out b) off c) in
302. It’s interesting how many times a reader can be sent up … alleys. a) twisted b) long c) blind
303. It’s interesting how many red … the author can throw in the reader’s path. a) fish b) herrings c) sharks
304. The main idea is to keep the readers in a permanent state of … . a) suspense b) suspension c) suspending
305. As the plot …, you will find out something strange about him. a) unfolds b) unties c) undoes
306. It’s normal to feel as if you are walking in a … . a) mess b) mist c) maze
307. Brian uses his little grey … - his brains. a) atoms b) cells c) molecules
308. The detective decided to call all the … together in the end. a) suspected b) suspects c) suspecting
309. One by one he … the innocent. a) excluding b) eliminates c) exerts
310. The former chairman bothered to take … in the final meeting. a) part b) parted c) parting
311. The damage is done and it’s no good crying over spilled … . a) water b) beer c) milk
312. It is a crying … that the project is now being abandoned. a) shame b) shock c) pity
