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Question 1

Mary has been financially independent since she _____ to work.

Accepted Answer

went out

Question 2

Having private life splashed across front pages of newspapers and glossy magazines is part and ___ of being a celebrity.

Accepted Answer

parcel

Question 3

You often drive to work, _____ ?

Accepted Answer

don't you

Question 4

"I'm going to have a job interview tomorrow," said Paul.

Accepted Answer

Paul said that he was going to have a job interview the following day.

Question 5

It is compulsory for all the students to finish their class work before going home.

Accepted Answer

All the students must finish their class work before going home.

Question 6

The director thanked to the staff for their __ support, without which the company couldn't have overcome difficulty.

Accepted Answer

unfailing

Question 7

Need correction: Reading books, listening to music, and play sports are among the most popular leisure activities.

Accepted Answer

play

Question 8

Many animal species are under threat of extinction _____ widespread deforestation.

Accepted Answer

because of

Question 9

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

Accepted Answer

talks

Question 10

Anna: "So, you are the winner. Congratulations!" - Mark: “_____”

Accepted Answer

Thank you.

Question 11

Need correction: My mother always give me a big hug before I go to school in the morning.

Accepted Answer

give

Question 12

If I _____ you, I would take the doctor's advice.

Accepted Answer

were

Question 13

Pat:"I don't think we should exercise late at night." Sam: “__. This increases our heartbeats makes it harder to sleep."

Accepted Answer

You're right

Question 14

Instead of reading stories from books, Michelle's father usually _____ stories to lull her to sleep

Accepted Answer

makes up

Question 15

Experts agree that too hard workouts may _____ more harm than good.

Accepted Answer

do

Question 16

He won't understand what the responsibilities of a father are _____

Accepted Answer

until he has his first child

Question 17

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Accepted Answer

decorate

Question 18

Tom is more ambitious than his elder sister.

Accepted Answer

Tom's elder sister is not as ambitious as he is.

Question 19

Thousands of _____ packed into the stadium to support their team in the final match.

Accepted Answer

spectators

Question 20

Mr. Smith is often _____ first person to come to the office in the morning.

Accepted Answer

the

Question 21

Even little things like turning off the lights when not in use can make a difference to the amount of electricity _____.

Accepted Answer

consumed

Question 22

ANTONYM: With so many bruises over the body, it is obvious that the child has had a bad fall.

Accepted Answer

unclear

Question 23

ANTONYM: When I suggested he was mistaken, Mark got hot under the collar and stormed out of the room

Accepted Answer

remained calm

Question 24

Dubai is famous _____ its exciting nightlife.

Accepted Answer

for

Question 25

Sometimes it can be really _____ to go hiking alone in the forest.

Accepted Answer

dangerous

Question 26

One necessary preventive measure to be taken is that the public should be on the outlook for symptoms of the disease.

Accepted Answer

outlook

Question 27

SYNONYM: Being a wise politician, Mr. Brown tends to reserve his judgements till he knows all the facts.

Accepted Answer

decisions

Question 28

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Accepted Answer

success

Question 29

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

Accepted Answer

lick

Question 30

SYNONYM: The new movie was a big hit as tickets for most of the showings were sold out.

Accepted Answer

success

Question 31

Tom doesn't mind _____ his father mend things around the house.

Accepted Answer

helping

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