ECPE Grammar you need Flashcards | StudBud

ECPE Grammar you need

638 termsStudBud Administration429 plays

A fun quiz preparing you for the ECPE GRM section.

Flashcards638 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 638

Answers

1
I hope you take my advice _____ this matter.
with
on
about
for
2
You should wear _____ clothing when handling these chemicals.
protect
protection
protective
protected
3
Doctors recommend _____ vegetables every day.
that eating
eating
to eat
that to eat
4
I can’t depend on _____ a salary increase this year.
having given
been given
being given
having been given
5
“Do you like John?” “Yes, _____ that I know him a bit better.”
such
because
since
now
6
He was calmly exploring the sea floor ____ noticing his oxygen tank was nearly empty.
while
since
after
before
7
“Mary is always getting angry with me.” “_____, I’ve seen you lose your temper with her.”
On the contrary
By the same token
By all means
Not to mention
8
Cindy plays the violin _____ well that many schools have offered her scholarships.
too
so
very
as
9
He gained the respect of his colleagues _____ his strong commitment to the company.
for
through
with
in
10
Many nations urge their citizens _____ in elections.
voting
to vote
vote
on voting
11
_____ for the special website design class should sign up by tomorrow.
They are registered
Those registering
They are registering
Those register
12
I can’t even afford a short vacation, _____ a luxury cruise.
except for
let alone
apart from
beside
13
The towers of the new bridge are 56 meters ____ the old one.
as high as
as high as those of
higher than those of
higher than of
14
The main purpose of this meeting is _____ some new procedures.
to have updated everyone of
updating all for
to update everyone on
about updating all
15
Return this application form by May 30. _____ , we will be unable to consider your application.
Yet
However
Otherwise
Nevertheless
16
He insisted _____ for the meal even though I had invited him to join me.
he pay
on to pay
to pay
on he paying
17
Subsequent to your arrival at Rome airport, you _____ straight to your hotel.
will go
have gone
will have gone
went
18
“What did you buy for her birthday?”“A nice cardigan, _____ unfortunately, she didn't like"
that one
that
one which
which
19
“He was annoyed I was late.” “Well, you _____ called him to say you’d be late.”
would have
must have
should have
needn’t have
20
_____ a large house with an enormous garden, set in a beautiful area of the countryside.
Where I’d like
I like
What I’d like is
That I’d like
21
John _____ to getting married once, but he decided to wait.
comes close
came close
comes to close
came closely
22
In the beginning he refused the position, but then he _____ by the high salary.
is attracted
has been attracted
will be attracted
was attracted
23
I’d rather _____ any breaks until you’ve finished all your work!
you didn’t take
not to take
you not take
don’t you take
24
Never before _____ to contradict the director.
has been dared anyone
has anyone dared
dared anyone
anyone dared
25
“How are your lessons coming along?”“OK, but I had no idea _____ to learn French.”
how it would be hard
how hard if it would be
how if would it be hard
how hard it would be
26
She won the game, although she _____ it before.
had never played
hasn’t been playing
never having played
mustn’t play
27
I didn’t cause the accident. Fred is _____ for that.
to blame
the blame
blamed on
blame
28
“Will you be done with your studies soon?” “No. I’ll probably finish _____ four more years.”
in
for
until
before
29
_____ by the noise, little Annie began to cry.
Frightful
Frightened
Fright
Frightening
30
Never _____ to Paris before, I can’t imagine what it’s like.
have I been
having been
had I been
even been
31
He would have been hired if there _____ a vacancy at the time.
was
had been
having
would have been
32
Language is innate _____ all human beings.
to
for
into
with
33
The airline said we need _____ our flights 24 hours in advance of departure.
to confirm
to be confirmed
confirming
confirm
34
I don’t know why Ann keeps driving that ten _____car.
years old
year old
year
years older
35
Our teacher recommended _____ the new Japanese restaurant down the street.
us to try
we try
we will try
us try
36
There was an economic depression _____.
since the thirties
while the thirties
for the thirties
during the thirties
37
I’d like to ask you a little more about _____ .
what you meant
what did you mean
that which you meant
which do you mean
38
Had I known you were coming, I _____ something special.
will have cooked
would have cooked
should have cooked
must have cooked
39
_____ Joanne, she was the best skier, despite having just recovered from a recent illness.
As far as
As
As for
Considering
40
The management agreed to _____ on in the company.
me for staying
I stay
me to stay
my staying
41
Beth _____ the book to be so expensive, or she would have brought more money.
must have expected
couldn’t have expected
expected
wasn’t expected
42
He made sure _____ of the changes he had made to the agreement.
to inform to me
informing me
informed me
to inform me
43
“Don’t you think you should give Bob another chance?” “Absolutely not! He _____!”
isn’t worthy
doesn’t worth
isn't worth it
is worth it
44
_____ of drop out students is constantly growing.
There number
It’s the number
There's a number
A number
45
The project team says they’ll finish the report today. _____,they’ll deliver it to us tomorrow.
If it’s the case
In the case of this
If that’s the case
For that case
46
____ you hear the news? Sarah won the contest!
Haven’t
Don’t
Wouldn’t
Didn’t
47
Although she shows promise as an athlete, she has _____ to fulfill her full potential.
since
not
though
yet
48
“Annie can’t decide which job offer to accept.” “I’m sure she’ll be happy _____.”
however she takes one
whether she takes one
with whichever one she takes
when whatever she takes
49
“Why didn’t you call me to say you’d be late?”“I _____ , but my cell phone needed charging.”
would have called
had called
could be calling
would call
50
____ the fact that he is famous as a movie star, he won’t have any problem being elected.
Being
Regardless
Given
Despite
51
Helen, it’s about time _____ home! The kids are on their own and it’s getting really late!
we went
go
for us going
we go
52
“When will you finish your studies?” “I’ll probably graduate _____ two years’ time.”
in
about
by
before
53
I’m willing to agree to your terms, _____ payment is received in advance.
in case
on condition that
whereas
whether
54
That red bird is native _____ this region.
near
for
to
of
55
A great number of questions _____ due to the long-standing nature of this debt.
have arisen
were arisen
rose
have raised
56
A few minutes into the concert, Ed realized that he had never heard anyone _____ beautifully.
to sing this
sings very
sang too
sing so
57
“John didn’t take the job.” “Really? He _____ . It pays well.”
will have
should have
would have
must have
58
The fertilizer I’ve been using has _____ wonders for my plants.
been made
been done
made
done
59
_____ timing is essential for any comedy actor.
Good
Most
More
Well
60
It’s no use denying _____ there when I have 3 witnesses saying they saw you entering the shop.
being
to be
having been
to have been
61
Out of all the scholarship winners, James was _____ to organize his own research laboratory.
the first of one
first of the one
one of the first
the one of first
62
Sheila is very _____ the new Matisse exhibit at the National Gallery.
interesting to see
interesting in seeing
interested to see
interested in seeing
63
I never watch horror movies because I am very easily _____.
frightful
frightened
frighten
frightening
64
Monica and Leo suggested a picnic this weekend, _____ sounds perfect to me.
what
who
that
which
65
Since this soup is very hot, you _____ it right away.
might not be able to eat
could not be able to eat
could have eaten
might have eaten
66
_____ I’m concerned, the issue is closed.
For
As far as
As for
As
67
“Did you enjoy the Pyramids?” “Yes! _____ them close up is extraordinary.”
Seeing
To be seeing
For seeing
That I see
68
“I heard about your accident. Are you OK?” “Yes, but it caused a lot of problems _____ me.”
with
to
on
for
69
In order to finish the paper on time, Joseph _____ miss the lecture.
have had to
couldn't have to
have to
would have had to
70
Do you think we’ll have time to stop off at a gift shop _____ to the airport?
in a way
on the way
on a way
from the way
71
Sometimes a very minor issue can develop _____ a major crisis.
to
in
onto
into
72
He presented his views _____ everybody had to agree with him in the end.
in such a way that
so as for
in such a way as
in order that
73
He always takes a book with him _____ alone.
when traveling
during travel
if travel
by traveling
74
The new housing policy reforms are coming _____ considerable scrutiny in the press.
in for
in
for in
for
75
I have visited many Greek historical sites _____ are more than a thousand years old.
which
those which
of them
of which
76
Despite being really careful, I _____ the same mistake.
keep to make
keep making
am keeping to make
kept to have made
77
Did you hear the concert _____ on the radio last night? I didn’t enjoy it at all.
had broadcast
was to be broadcast
was being broadcast
broadcast
78
Many math students have become too _____ on calculators.
depending
depended
dependent
dependable
79
He didn’t realize _____ home late at night disturbed the neighbors.
his coming
he was coming
he has come
he coming
80
Although she has spoken to her boss before, Sophia will try _____ a raise one last time.
ask regarding
asking for
and ask to
to ask him
81
The fire would have caused terrible damage if it _____ for the help of the firemen.
didn’t
weren’t
hadn't
wouldn't
82
It was good of you _____ me at such short notice.
having seen
to see
saw
to be seeing
83
When I used to teach at a high school, I _____ spend hours grading the students’ compositions.
had better
would rather
should
would
84
I’m trying to call the theater to find out when the movie starts, but I ____ any luck so far.
cannot have
have not had
should not have
had not had
85
I’m not sure _____ he said is right.
what
that
how
if
86
If you want to learn the art _____, you should take Audrey’s cooking class.
of bread making
to make bread
for bread making
making bread
87
It was his innocent-looking face _____ to believe him.
leading me
which led me
has led me
having led me
88
If I _____ you once, I’ve told you a thousand times. You have to go to bed early on weekdays.
have been telling
have told
tell
have to tell
89
People _____ for the new project will begin work next week.
having hired
hire
hiring
hired
90
Dogs and wolves are two _____ species of mammals.
related closely
closed related
close related
closely related
91
Irene managed to complete the test _____ time she had been given.
in the
on
at the
in
92
He remained abroad for many years _____ paying more taxes.
for avoiding
in order to avoid
in avoiding
so avoiding
93
I remember _____ at that restaurant when I was a child.
having eaten
to have eaten
to eat
have eaten
94
“Do you want a pencil, a pen or a marker?” “Oh, it doesn’t matter, _____ !”
anything at all
anything
anything goes
anything will do
95
Although the agreement was signed, they haven’t decided _____ when it should be implemented.
still
yet
though
even
96
This is the most profound book I _____.
never read
have ever read
will ever read
have never read
97
The investment company was accused _____ to take all the money.
that they tried
to try
of trying
for trying
98
I'd like to propose to the board that a letter of complaint _____ to the offending firm.
be sent
being sent
were to be sent
sent
99
If there’s one thing you shouldn’t ask Bill, _____ his age.
there’s
it is
its
it isn't
100
If you _____ John, would you still have gone to Australia?
don’t meet
didn’t meet
wouldn’t have met
hadn’t met
101
It seemed like _____ concept to learn.
confusing somewhat
a somewhat confusing
a confusing somewhat
somewhat confusing
102
Your proposal _____ by the board of directors.
is being considered
is considered
being considered
been considered
103
The Olympics _____ for athletes from all over the world to compete with each other.
possibly make
make it possible
make it possibly
make possible
104
_____ the difficulty of the material, the teacher took extra time teaching it to us.
Because recognizing
Recognizing
To recognize
By recognizing
105
According to a recent report, cellular phone sales _____ 300 million a year.
has approached
have been approached
were approached
are approaching
106
I have carefully examined the customer’s complaint, but _____ I should go forward.
it's altogether not clear to
altogether it's clear not only
altogether isn't it clear if
it's not altogether clear now
107
I knew it was him as soon as I heard _____ through the door.
he comes
him come
he has come
him to come
108
The judge took _____ seventeen previous convictions for willful damage.
account for
an account of
into account
in an account
109
I don’t think they really took to me _____ , but now we’re great friends.
at first
firstly
first of all
at the first
110
The people _____ at the bus stop were very angry when the bus didn’t stop.
were waiting
waited
waiting
wait
111
It’s surprising how much _____ after the operation.
better she looks
well she looks
she is looking good
better her looks
112
It’s inevitable that children of divorced parents _____ .
suffering
do suffer
to suffer
they suffer
113
He really behaves badly; I can’t put _____ him much longer.
up
down
up with
away
114
The car I rented ran quietly and _____.
handled easily
handle easily
ease of handling
easy to handle
115
David Smith is the name of the man _____ daughter I met.
whose
his
whom his
who his
116
Simon’s boss burdens him with more work _____ possible for one person.
than they are
than it is
than is
than he is
117
What Mary _____ is find an interesting job.
is doing
does
shall do
should do
118
The survey compared recent graduates' opinion to that of workers who were _____ their careers.
into later stage for
at a later stage of
on a later stage in
in later stage with
119
Henry didn’t get the job because he _____ a college education.
is lack
is lack of
lacks
has lack of
120
“I ____ why you don’t go out with your friends.”“It’s because I have so much studying to do!”
am imagining
don’t imagine
can't imagine
imagine
121
“I won’t be able to come tonight.“Oh, I _____ that we’d be able to talk about old times.”
hope
have been hoping
have hoped
was hoping
122
Bill _____ play the piano, he plays the violin and flute too.
doesn't just
does just
just does
just doesn’t
123
“Why didn’t you trust Jim?” “_____ to him, I couldn’t help feeling that he was lying.”
To have listened
To listen
Listening
Having listened
124
“I don’t see the cartons anywhere!” “They’re outside _____ on the truck!”
being loaded
loading
are loading
are loaded
125
"Did Maria tell you about the new deadline?” “Yes, I heard _____ back to March. That’s great.”
it’s pushing
it pushed
it’s been pushed
it will push
126
The accident was finally put down to _____ .
the pilot error
pilots’ error
pilot error
pilot’s error
127
Emily is completely different ____ her sister.
so
like
from
as
128
Jack has agreed to help me with my physics homework, _____ I buy him lunch first!
to provide for
provided that
providing for
if provided
129
The town’s new hospital _____ founder, William Price.
was the name of the
named for the
is in name of the
was named for its
130
The technology staff assured me that our new printer is _____ our vendor offers.
the one reliable
to be one of the reliable
most reliable one of
one of the most reliable
131
Let's be efficient in our meeting; I have an appointment at noon, so _____ eleven thirty.
we should finish until
we'll have to finish by
we'll finish up to
we could have finished at
132
We ought to _____ about the change in schedule.
notify
have notified
get notify
have been notified
133
I think you should consider _____ for a new job as soon as possible.
apply
to apply
applying
for applying
134
Jane _____ the office before five o’clock.
will leave rarely
rarely leaves
leaves rarely
rarely is leaving
135
The castle _____ on the hill just outside the city center is over 500 years old.
locating
locates
is located
located
136
Thinking _____ a short cut will save you time can be a real mistake!
to taking
to take
of having taken
that taking
137
Kyle was thrown into the situation without being prepared for _____.
one
such
it
any
138
“Why on earth didn’t you ask for assistance?” “Yeah, I _____, I suppose!”
should
would’ve
could’ve
had to
139
Ann will be amazed _____ how fast her grandson has grown.
that
for
at
in
140
Universities _____ by large companies do interesting research.
sponsoring
having sponsored
sponsored
are sponsored
141
I wish I _____ used to getting up early in the morning.
am
got
will get
could get
142
Don’t you think there’s been a lot of fuss about nothing _____ this issue?
over
at
under
in
143
“Is the museum open on Sundays?” “Let’s call them ____ and find out.”
in
up
over
by
144
The Olympics ____ for athletes from all over the world to compete with each other.
make possible
make it possible
make it possibly
possibly make
145
All the students tried _____ to win the recycling prize.
with their best
as their best
their best they could
their best
146
Attending every class is important ____ in college.
for the success
succeeding
for success
to be succeeding
147
I didn’t think you _____ me the money I need. Thank you so much!
were ever lending
ever did lend
would ever lend
ever lent
148
Alexandra is _____ student in this class.
far better
by far the best
by much the best
so better
149
I'm not going back to my hometown! _____ , I wouldn’t even go there if you paid me.”
However
Yet
Though
In fact
150
It’s really hard to make up my mind _____ to buy this flat in London or a larger one in Rome.
though
considering
if
whether
151
It was very irresponsible _____ the marathon without training properly first.
that Alan run
of Alan to run
Alan’s running
from Alan to run
152
You’ve been driving all day; you _____ really tired.
must be
might be
could be
can be
153
The idea of _____ a group was important to her.
belong to
her belonging
she belongs to
belonging to
154
“Bob’s going to Spain on a business trip.” “_____ wonderful if I could go with him?”
Wouldn’t it be
It would be so
Isn’t it
It is so
155
After a minute of _____ , your parachute will open automatically.
falling free
freely falling
falling freely
free fall
156
_____ I get an increase in salary by the end of the year, I won’t be able to go on vacation.
If
Whether
Unless
Besides
157
It is important to look at issues _____ other people’s perspective.
at
on
to
from
158
When Ellen submitted her raise application, the committee could not believe _____ thinking.
of what she was
what was she
she was
what she was
159
The General _____ for bravery during his last assignment overseas.
was commended
commended
commending
was commending
160
I forgot _____ the door when I left home this morning.
to lock
to have locked
locked
locking
161
Advice to the elderly on the aches and pains associated with colds____to have been successful.
appears
was
have appeared
appear
162
There must be over sixty teachers employed at the school, _____ have postgraduate degrees.
who they all
that all of them
who all of them
all of whom
163
The project would be much better _____ more time to prepare it.
provided
supposing we had
had we had
for us to have
164
“I can’t understand this assignment.” “I believe you will _____ if you think about it a bit.”
will
do
might
can
165
“Global warming is destroying us.” “You’re right, and I think we _____ more to stop it.”
need to be doing
will have done
should doing
need to have done
166
Many studies have shown that smokers have a shorter life span, _____ nonsmokers.
as comparing
in compared to
as compared to
in comparison
167
It’s important that all elections are _____.
fair but free
fairly free
freely fair
free and fair
168
_____ in a single-parent family are often very independent.
Raising of children
Raising children
Children raised
To raise children
169
The politician was _____ for the scandals he was involved in.
notoriousness
notoriety
notoriously
notorious
170
The crime rate _____ in the city.
has been a steady rise
is steadily rising
steadily has been rising
steadily rising
171
“I am expecting a package.” “Let me check with the front desk to see if _____.”
does it arrive
it does arrive
has it arrived
it has arrived
172
Sarah complains about his messy room but he _____ about it.
never doesn’t do anything
didn’t ever do something
doesn’t ever do anything
has ever done anything
173
_____ economists’ predictions, the stock market still has not recovered.
Despite
Although
On the contrary
Regardless
174
The committee’s proposal _____ funding for the next three years will be very controversial.
we increase
what we increase
we will increase
that we increase
175
My children, while playing with a friend of _____, caught a butterfly.
their
themselves
theirs
them
176
“Have you seen Mike lately?” “Yes, I saw him _____ days ago.”
few
so few
a few
such few
177
_____ our company will make a large profit this year, we will probably not lose any money.
Although it seems unlikely that
As though it wasn’t likely
Despite how unlikely that
However unlikely it seems
178
Everyone who came to the last two meetings _____ at the reception today.
was
are
have been
were
179
“What happened to your long hair?” “I was tired of it, so I had it cut _____.”
to short
shortened
short
shorten
180
For years, store owners in cities and suburbs _____ the business of local families.
have competed for
have been competing to
had competition in
are competing with
181
“Did you see that huge man going by?” “I didn’t see anybody! I think you ____ things again!"
were seeing
are seeing
have seen
see
182
“I’m not ready to leave just yet.” “I thought you ____ by now!”
are to finish
would finish
would be finished
were finished
183
New managers can be really hard _____ they feel like they’re not meeting their objectives.
on ourselves as
with oneself when
at them if
on themselves when
184
_____ several times, but he still didn’t understand.
I explained the problem
The problem having explained to him
I explained him the problem
The problem I explained to him
185
“How often do you work on your project?” “I work on it every day, _____ Sundays.”
apart from
except from
without
although
186
Robert asked his colleagues to _____ on what he’d missed during his vacation.
bring him up to speed
bring his speed up
speed him up
speed up to him
187
From the angry crowd _____ many objections.
they arose
there arose
it arose
there arise
188
I have to finish this report at home; _____ more to do.
it is so much
so much
there is so much
there so much
189
I bet I’m not the first person _____ that you have a wonderful singing voice.
who telling you
who tells you
to tell you
tells you
190
Because _____, he always got high grades in his classes.
his studying constantly
constantly studying
studying constantly
he studied constantly
191
Lifeguards are requested to adhere _____ all instructions concerning safety regulations.
for
on
with
to
192
“How often does the express bus run on weekdays?” “It usually comes _____ fifteen to 20 min.”
once
at
between
every
193
“Will Ann be working here next year?” “That _____ she is accepted to law school or not.”
depends on
is depending on
depends on whether
is depending whether
194
According to a recent report, cellular phone sales _____ 450 million a year.
were approached
are approaching
has approached
have been approached
195
Doctors recommend starting each day _____ a healthy breakfast.
to eat
by eating
with eating
while eating
196
Florida has quite a few difficulties with its weather, _____ because it’s a peninsula.
mainly
significantly
importantly
the most
197
I’m glad we managed to get the 9 o’clock train; otherwise _____ nother hour for the next one.
we would have had to wait
we have had to wait
we had to wait
we should have to wait
198
_____ he was voted out of office, the politician regained his position as governor.
A decade or more than before
Although more than a decade
A decade is more since
More than a decade after
199
I know Jenny can win the race. She just has to believe _____.
in herself
in her
her
herself
200
Not only _____ hard working but he’s efficient as well.
has he been
is he
he has been
he is
201
The many artificial ingredients found in fast food _____ of causing health problems.
are increasingly suspected
is increasing suspected
is increased to suspect
are increasing to suspect
202
The number of cars that circulate daily in Athens _____ at close to two million.
have estimated
estimates
are estimating
has been estimated
203
I’ll consider moving to Boston as soon as I _____.
will graduate
graduate
am graduating
graduated
204
_____ informed of the situation in advance made it more difficult for him to make a decision.
he not being
not having been
that has not been
he has not been
205
Although I know life is not easy, I wish _____.
it could have been
that it were
it has been
that it is
206
_____ admitting his guilt in court, he managed to get a reduction in his sentence.
On
From
With
By
207
The man who _____ a well-deserved Oscar for this role that year had initially turned it down.
to receive
had received
was to receive
having received
208
“How did you get rid of that hole?” “I had Linda _____ it for me with her sewing machine.”
fix
was fixing
to fix
fixed
209
Now that he has started law school, Eric ____ give up his volunteer work.
has been
has had
has had to
was to
210
Students _____ all of the assigned short stories by the start of the school year.
who are responsible to read
are responsible for having read
read if having responsibility to
have responsibility of reading
211
In a unanimous decision, the proposal was _____ cheaper solution.
rejected in favor of a
to rejectthe favored
rejecting to favor the
a rejection of favoring
212
The problem is not with the new design _____, but rather the way it is marketed.
in and of itself
all by itself
with or without itself
just by itself
213
_____ the university to raise tuition fees, many students might decide to leave.
Was
Were
If
Whether
214
Do you know how the accident _____?
happened
was happened
it happened
has been happened
215
Bill _____ play the piano, he plays the violin and flute too.
just doesn't
doesn't just
does just
just does
216
The laws of this country apply to everyone, _____ you are rich or poor.
whether
either
including
both
217
We were _____ a loss to know what to do about falling sales.
at
under
in
with
218
I can’t find my keys, but I remember _____ them into the house.
have brought
bringing
to bring
brought
219
What I didn’t understand is _____ about our plans to expand next year.
that he said
he saying
saying
what he said
220
“Officer, I saw the thieves.” “Well then, see if you can describe _____.”
them to me
to me them
them me
me them
221
We have planned a really great festival and _____ something for everybody.
they promise to be
there promises to be
we promise to have been
it promises being
222
The outdoor festival went ahead _____ the bad weather.
in spite
but for
despite
albeit
223
The company was hoping to find _____ their accountant.
an immediate replacement for
the immediate replacement of
a replacement who was immediately
that the replacement was immediately
224
“I can’t afford anything in this store.” “Don’t worry, buy _____ like. This is my treat.”
whatever you
what do you
what is it
which you
225
She had to get _____ from the manager before she made any changes in her work schedule.
approved
to approve
approving
approval
226
“Did the doctor give you medicine for your stomach ?” “No, but she told me _____ to eat.”
what not
not what
not that
that not
227
It’s _____ cold to go outside without a coat.
too
enough
so
very
228
Meeting so many people _____ the most interesting experience of our holiday so far.
has been
were
are
will be
229
There are _____ candidates for the examination than we expected.
only more
much more
many
many more
230
I would not have pursued that course of action if I _____ what would happen.
had known
knew
have known
know
231
The decline of this industry over the last decade _____ training programs to be eliminated.
had been caused by vital
once vitally led to some
has once led to vital
has caused once vital
232
Learning is a lifelong process through ____ must go.
that everyone
everyone
it everyone
which everyone
233
“Does your job require you to travel much?” “Yes, I’m _____ three days a week.”
usually gone
usually going
usual to go
going usually
234
“How did Jane’s audition go?” “Not well. They suggested _____ her ambition to be an actress.”
reconsideration
should she reconsider
she reconsider
her to reconsider
235
There is growing agreement that _____ maintain staffing at good levels, they must invest.
if our hospitals are to
whether our hospitals can
because hospitals are important
rather than
236
He appreciated _____ to attend the meeting even though he couldn’t make it.
to be asked
having been asked
to ask
asking
237
_____ that I recommend we invite her to our next annual dinner.
I liked her speaking so
She was a good speaker so
So a good speech
She was such a good speaker
238
Pay close attention. You can’t afford to ignore _____ information.
so important
such important
so many important
of such importance
239
As long as he _____ careful with it so far, why not continue lending him your car?
will be
is being
has been
was being
240
He’s that type of man _____ background can’t be detected easily.
whose
who
that
his
241
The markets were supposed _____ coming out of recession by this summer.
will be
were
to be
had been
242
After the interview, Susan felt unable to say how _____.
did it go
she went
did she go
it went
243
It rained a lot _____ the month of August this year.
for
on
lasting
during
244
I have to read through all these resumes. It’s the job I like _____ .
little
the less
the worst
least
245
The old friends sent copies of photos from their school reunion to _____ their former teachers.
both their own and
one another beyond
themselves amongst
each other as well as
246
“Did you manage to get to work on time?” “Yes, I _____ the eight o’clock train.”
was able to catch
must have caught
could have caught
could catch
247
They objected _____ so soon after she had been taken on by the firm.
to her being promoted
at she being promoted
with her promoting
for her promotion
248
The new deadline means that we have to finish our work _____ a shorter amount of time.
in
on
at
for
249
Although Mr. Dee was not popular at first, _____ the students learned to appreciate his style.
time again
the time for
over time
in a long time
250
Tom gives the impression _____ being very competent.
for
to
with
of
251
Very few people applied for the job. _____ , the company had to advertise the position again.
Consequently
Because
Although
So that
252
We didn’t enjoy our vacation this year, _____ the children.
either
nor did
so did
neither
253
If I can finish the report this morning, I _____ early.
would leave
will leave
will have left
had left
254
John is very lazy _____ to the other students.
in comparison
as comparing
as comparison
comparing
255
Bob suggested _____ to a new restaurant that’s just opened up.
us to go
we had gone
us going
we go
256
It seemed like _____ concept to learn.
somewhat confusing
a somewhat confusing
confusing somewhat
a confusing somewhat
257
_____ eating chocolate may be enjoyable, it can be detrimental in the long term.
Though
If
In spite
Despite
258
_____ I built a fence, strangers always walked across my yard.
Until
Whenever
Since
Because
259
I don’t remember _____ the door this morning.
locking
to have locked
have locked
to lock
260
Many people are used to ____ groceries from the same store each week.
buy
have bought
buying
bought
261
According to a recent press release, _____ at the state level to ban the use of fireworks.
there are efforts in this way
the efforts are in a way
efforts are along the way
efforts are under way
262
Graduate school is getting _____.
costly extremes
at extreme cost
extremely costly
to an extreme cost
263
What qualifications _____ in order to become president?
must someone have
have someone
someone must have
must have someone
264
At seven o’clock, I _____ the hotel and checked in immediately.
arrived at
arrived to
arrived
arrived for
265
Just be careful never _____ the car in drive when you’re switching off the engine.
to leave
do you leave
leaving
should you leave
266
Have you been feeling _____ the weather lately?
beside
below
over
under
267
He _____ that everyone was talking about him.
convinced
was convinced
was convincing
has been convinced
268
For centuries, people have used garlic in _____.
a way of variety
ways various
a various ways
a variety of ways
269
Only children _____ aged twelve and over are allowed on this ride.
who
whom are
who are
are
270
Don’t always ask me what to do. It’s entirely _____ .
your up
up to you
you to up
up to yours
271
Many people worry about _____ their old age.
being cared for by
being cared for in
caring for during
to care for
272
What _____ is how he reacted to your suggestion.
I was astonished
is astonished
did astonish me
I am astonished by
273
The new equipment was _____, it was incompatible with the hospital’s existing system.
not only expensive
yet expensive
expensive but
expensive in addition
274
This building is in dire _____.
need of repair
needs repairing
needs to be repaired
need for repair
275
Frank enjoys _____ in a small apartment near the city center.
living on his own
to live on his own
to live by his own
living by his own
276
“When are you going to return that $20 I lent you?” “I don’t remember ____ any money from you!”
borrowing
to borrow
to have borrowed
having been borrowed
277
There seems to be _____ basis to his accusations concerning this matter.
little
a little
a few
few
278
Jessica moved into her friend’s apartment temporarily _____ where she would go next.
not having as an idea
except had no idea about
but without any idea of
until having the idea
279
He was very generous to his friends, but usually _____ nothing in return.
received
did not receive
hadn't received
receiving
280
“Could I speak to Julie, please?” “I’m sorry, but she _____ works here.”
not longest
no longer
not longer
no long
281
Teachers should talk with students who are careless _____ their homework.
when do
for doing
in doing
to do
282
“Which new office would you prefer to take, Ms. Simon?” “I’d like _____ a view of the river.”
one has
one with
the one that
the one has
283
“Did Mary finish the report?” “Well, she _____ by this morning, but I don’t think she did.”
supposed to have finished it
was supposed to have finished it
supposed to finish
is supposed to finish
284
Even though I’ve been teaching _____, there are some students that I will always remember.
since a long time that I have
during the long time for me
for as long as I have
for a long period like mine
285
“Her speech was too long!” “You’re right. She never knows _____.”
time to stop
when to stop
how it stops
if to stop
286
“Did you finally get to speak to the Dean?” “Yeah. I_____ him this morning.”
must have seen
could see
was able to see
could have seen
287
“When will you finish your essay?” “I don’t know. I had so much trouble _____ .”
getting starting
get starting
getting started
to get started
288
Only when they’d ordered the food _____ they hadn’t any money on them.
they were realizing
had they realized
did they realize
they realized
289
The concert pianist was honored to be asked to play _____ the President.
with
for
at
to
290
“Do you travel a lot?” “No, not _____ I’d like.”
so much that
as much as
much as
so much
291
John _____ be unqualified on paper, but he has a lot of experience doing this kind of work.
can
may
should
could
292
“Do you know where the blue file is?” “Sue _____ it to her office.”
needn’t have taken
supposed to take
may have taken
could take
293
“What should we do with the new data?”“_____previous case,I think Ed should see them first.”
in the
as in
as that
as in the
294
“I don’t want to take my medicine.”“You’re going to have to take it, _____ you like it or not."
whether
either
neither
however
295
Have you been feeling ____ the weather lately?
over
beside
under
below
296
Learning is a lifelong process through _____ must go.
it everyone
that everyone
which everyone
everyone
297
_____ about the test earlier, we would have been better prepared.
We have known
If we know
Did we know
Had we known
298
After how the company treated Susan, _____ she took a different job.
it’s no wonder that
it’s not to wonder
not to wonder why
no wonder then
299
Although Joan did poorly in her first exam, she has made a lot of improvement ____ then.
when
once
since
still
300
“Why did Sam quit his job at the cafe?”“He really never had _____ patience to be a waiter.”
enough
the most
more
too many
301
“What are your plans for the summer?” “_____ June, I’m not sure.”
Since next
Next
Beyond next
By next
302
The new proposal is _____ consideration by the board of directors.
inside
for
under
of
303
I would not have passed my math test _____ John.
had it not been for
were not for
if hadn’t been
if it wasn’t
304
I’m sure Liz’s Spanish would improve if she _____ a semester in Spain.
had spent
is to spend
were to spend
had been spending
305
When you get to the library, _____ some information for me?
kindly would you look
will you be pleased to look
had you looked up
could you please look up
306
I wish you _____ harder to get along with my new friends.
trying
are trying
would try
have tried
307
_____ more time to think about the consequences of my decision, I wouldn't have made it.
If I had been taken
If I were to take
Were I taking
Had I taken
308
I’m sorry, _____ I’d like to come to your party, I just can’t.
as much
so much
as much as
more than
309
They seem to be very _____ with each other.
competed
competitive
competitively
competing
310
Simple as _____ to you, I just can’t figure out this calculus homework.
is maybe
it may be
like that
though being
311
While they say they _____ , I really don’t think they’ll do anything.
do want to help
want helping
are being helped
helped
312
“Are you glad you switched careers,Nat?” “I am glad, _____ I don’t earn as much as I used to.”
since
despite
though
therefore
313
_____ being unsuitable, I see that he has a lot of relevant work experience for this post.
From
Not until
Far from
For
314
I think it will cost a lot of money _____ your computer.
to upgrade
for the upgrade
with the upgrade
by upgrading
315
“What movie did you see last night?” “I saw _____ everyone’s been talking about.”
the one of which
one of which
which one
the one
316
I asked that he _____ us at the restaurant at 8 p.m.
meet
met
meets
will meet
317
“I don’t know when Mr.Gee will be available for you.”“There’s no point in waiting.I____ leave.”
had better to
may as well
might well
would rather
318
“How did the music recital go?” “I made one mistake, but _____ that, it went really well.”
next to
if not
aside from
contrast with
319
“Where is John?” “Don’t worry, he’ll come _____ .”
before his time
in his time
in his own time
on his own time
320
By the time he left New York, he _____ in three different companies.
was working
had worked
worked
would be working
321
The temperatures this year are _____ those of last year.
nearly as low as
nearly low as
as lower than
as nearly low as
322
The Book Association’s Online Free Library project has _____ a grant from the state.
received funding partly
part of its funding because
funded partially by
been funded in part by
323
Something _____ to be done about the shortage of water.
needs
needs it
is needing
should need
324
When completing your tax return, please declare what salary _____.
have you received
you receive
you would receive
did you receive
325
Jim never applied himself at school, but now he wishes _____ .
he should have
he did
he had
to have done
326
They decided to set out at dawn, little _____ what the weather had in store for them.
had they known
having known
knowing
did they know
327
“OK. I’m ready! Sorry to keep you waiting.” “That’s OK. _____ we go then?”
Will
Can’t
Mustn’t
Shall
328
_____ discovered new medicines had no distinguishable effect on the spread of the epidemic.
Having
It was
They were
There were
329
Mary recognized Steve at the coffee shop, even though she _____ seen him for many years.
hasn’t
hasn’t been
hadn’t
hadn’t been
330
In a job interview, you may be asked a question _____.
that for which you did not prepare
that you are not prepared for
that you do not prepare for
for that you did not prepare
331
I promised her that I would help her no matter _____.
tired I may be or not
how much tired I may be
I might be tired
how tired I be
332
I _____ about John, when suddenly I saw him walking toward me.
thought
have thought
think
was thinking
333
This recipe doesn’t say for how long to bake the pie _____ whether we need to add salt.
either
also
or
neither
334
I don’t really like our new boss. He’s so _____ everyone.
quickly to judge
quickly in judging
quick to judge
quick for judging
335
"Which car did you buy?” “After carefully comparing them _____ each other, I chose this one.”
between
to
of
from
336
If I _____ you, I wouldn’t buy such an expensive car.
had been
were
am
could be
337
_____, we did manage to make ends meet somehow!
However poor
We were so poor
So poor we were
Poor as we were
338
“One of your clients called while you were out.” “Did he tell you what _____?”
did he want
does he want
he wanted
he wants
339
Organic foods _____ better for you than commercially produced foods.
think to be
are thought of
think they are
are thought to be
340
Were I _____ myself in his position, I would probably do the same.
to be finding
to find
finding
to have found
341
I’m inclined to believe their story, _____ it is.
far-fetched as
how far-fetched
so far-fetched
though far-fetched
342
The Fair legacy is the statement _____ cities placing a greater emphasis on life quality.
made about whether
that makes it for
was making that
it made about
343
Small children are completely _____ on their parents.
dependent
depended
dependable
depend
344
It sometimes takes courage to _____ your beliefs when others disagree with you.
stand on
stand up to
stand by
stand with
345
____ at night, there isn’t much traffic in the city.
Late
From late
It’s late
When late
346
The hotel manager was so nice to us that we let _____ into staying another day.
ourselves be talked
himself talk to us
him to talk us
ourselves talk
347
Dr. Cain’s research looked for similar patterns of migration _____ different species of birds.
along
about
around
across
348
I wish I weren’t going to that meeting tonight; I would _____ here with all of you.
rather staying
rather stay
prefer I can stay
preferably to stay
349
“What a beautiful blouse!” “Isn’t it! It was handed _____ me by my grandmother.”
down to
into
over to
up for
350
I’m not sure _____ the preparations for the big celebration.
when can I help you in
whether I can help out with
but maybe if I assisted you in
I possibly contribute to
351
“I got a bonus for the project.”“_____ the amount of work you put into it, you deserve it.”
By considering
To consider
Considering
Considered
352
I’ve tried all day ____ I can’t undo the mess that she made.
instead
so
yet
unless
353
____ the difficulty of the material, the teacher took extra time teaching it to her students.
Because recognizing
To recognize
By recognizing
Recognizing
354
“I’ve just painted the house.” “Yes, it smells as if _____ .”
it’s been painted freshly
it painted freshly
it’s been freshly painted
fresh paint
355
Usually, Mark is open to negotiation, but today he _____ stubborn.
won’t be
is being
is
would be
356
Why not _____ Susan about this issue?
ask
asking
to ask
you ask
357
“Do you know how long _____ with us?” “No, I’m not sure.”
Mark will be
will be Mark
Mark be
that Mark is
358
As we grow older, we become _____.
maturity
matured
maturely
mature
359
Hey John, ____ what time the baseball game starts, do you?
you do know
do you know
don’t you know
you don't know
360
I recommend she _____ to the French restaurant if she wants high quality food.
wiil go
went
would go
go
361
“What _____ about the new company policy on expenses?” “I’m not in favor of it.”
have you been thinking
have you thought
do you think
are you thinking
362
If some members of staff _____ to arrive late to work, they will be fired.
continue
were continuing
continued
have continued
363
The philosophy books he read did nothing _____ him wiser or happier.
make
that make
to make
have made
364
“Are you excited about your trip?” “Yes, I’m looking forward _____ away for a few days.”
getting
on getting
to get
to getting
365
George never realized how important honesty was _____ he got caught telling a lie.
while
since
because
until
366
I wish it _____ , but I’ll have to cancel my trip to the Rockies this year.
wasn’t this
weren’t so
wouldn’t do
didn’t have to
367
I believe there are more honest people _____ dishonest people.
than who are
than there are
than are
who there are
368
For many years, I was happy with the way my life _____.
has gone
was going
has been going
is going
369
When she heard that David got the promotion she wanted, Margo’s _____ was overwhelming.
disappoint
disappointed
disappointment
disappointing
370
There are many causes of poverty, _____ is a lack of educational opportunities.
which one of
which one
one which
one of which
371
I find his story about how he got that job quite hard _____ .
to be believed
to believe
to believe it
to have believed it
372
I don’t think you _____ refuse Jim if he asked you to lend him money.
would ever
wouldn’t ever
never
ever
373
The dean said in her speech that Professor Jones is one of the best teachers _____.
had ever been known
she has ever known
than ever she knew
ever to have known
374
“Do you think I could see you for a few minutes?” “Not now please, _____ it’s really urgent.”
even
despite
unless
although
375
Henry is, _____ often than not, lucky at cards.
quite
more
most
very
376
The government advised all its citizens _____ cautious when traveling abroad.
will be
to be
being
are
377
While I _____ your problem, I’m afraid you’ll have to wait to see the manager.
am sympathetic
have sympathy for
am sympathizing with
do sympathize with
378
“Is this your jacket? I found it in the conference room.” “No, it _____ be somebody else’s.”
shall
should
must
can
379
I have some math problems that I’ll try _____ by myself.
to solve them
solving them
having solved
to solve
380
Accustomed _____ , he was surprised he had fallen so far behind with the deadline.
to working hard
to work hardly
with hardly working
with hard work
381
“How’s John doing?” “I think _____ .”
he’s becoming more of a problem
he became more of a problem
he’s becoming more a problem
he’s more becoming a problem
382
“Mary is starting a new job next week.” “I really hope she _____ well.”
have done
does
would do
did
383
With modern medicine, people’s lives have changed _____ the better.
for
into
towards
to
384
Strange as it _____ , the bus journey was actually quicker than going by car.
is
was
may seem
appears
385
“Have you met these people before?” “No, only _____ standing right next to the door.”
he
the one
them
him
386
_____ your money from the cash dispenser, please don’t forget to take your card immediately.
On getting
By getting
When you got
Until you get
387
I never bought a telephone answering machine. They’re just not _____ useful.
that far
too
that much
that
388
Raoul turned down the editorial position because he felt he _____ that type of work.
hasn’t particularly suited with
particularly doesn’t suit for
didn't suit particularly in
wasn’t particularly suited to
389
_____ the errands, I then had to pick up the kids.
To do
I did
Having done
Doing
390
_____ , better late than never.
As they say
Like it is said
As far as it is said
When they say
391
_____ great at math, but she can also speak three languages.
Not only is Lisa
Not only Lisa is
Whereas is Lisa
Although Lisa is
392
_____ considered appropriate in some countries, is not in others.
What is
When is
That is
Which is
393
“I can’t believe Sally moved to Thailand.” “_____. It was totally unexpected.”
Nor do I
Either me
Not me too
Neither can I
394
Would everyone please come up and sign the sheet, _____ the students in the front row?
to begin on
beginning with
in the first place for
would go first
395
Thanks to the mild weather, many construction projects are going _____ be put on hold.
forward that would otherwise
by rather than will
through or else they would
on when usually will
396
He’s going to have to take that job _____ he likes it or not.
whether
however
either
despite
397
Maria keeps trying to outdo her sister, _____ is not such an easy task.
what
whom
that
which
398
The information _____ complete the report was difficult to obtain.
needed to
needing to
needs to
need to
399
No sooner _____ walked into the office than she was overwhelmed with questions.
had she
as she
than she
would she have
400
I wonder _____ to complete the project before the end of the year.
if it’s possible
it was possible
if possible
that is possible
401
Dr. Briggs’ recommendation was different _____ Dr. Simpson.
that of
than
than of
than that of
402
You’d be wrong to think that in a desert there’s _____ .
no danger of drowning
a danger that you should drown
a danger you shouldn’t drown
any danger to drown
403
It’s interesting _____ the tourists arriving at the airport.
having watched
to have watched
watch
to watch
404
He is _____ I am.
as tall as
so tall
so tall as
as tall
405
We’ve decided to vacation in Maine next summer, _____ there’s no downturn in business.
in case
providing
whether
when
406
I wish I _____ the opportunity to study abroad.
have
had
would have
have had
407
I came back from vacation only _____ my plants had died.
having been found
finding
having found
to find that
408
The older he gets, the _____ he becomes.
cleverer
more clever
most clever
clever
409
If he’s really interested in art, I’d suggest _____ to the new exhibition in New York.
going
he go
him to go
that he going
410
In the event of fire, patrons _____ the elevator.
are not going to use
haven’t to use
are not using
are not to use
411
_____ his stage career, Paul has attempted to extend his repertoire.
With
Over
Throughout
Through
412
_____ whole, the class did quite well on the final exam.
In
For the
On
On
413
She is said _____ into a promising singer, before she went into acting.
she is developing
to have been developing
to be developing
she was developing
414
“It’s difficult to work with him. He’s _____ .”
slowly to make decisions
slow at making decisions
slowly in making decisions
slow for making decisions
415
“Fred’s going to need a lot of coaching.” “I know. We have a long way _____.”
gone with him
for him to go
him going
to go with him
416
I don’t have the money to join you tonight, but even if _____, I’m just too tired.
were I not
I do
I wasn’t
I did
417
Never _____ a person in a similar condition, I burst into tears.
have I seen
having seen
being
I have seen
418
Nobody is accusing you _____ finances from the company. It’s a complete misunderstanding.
of being embezzled
of having embezzled
to embezzle
for embezzling
419
I have to say that I consider the fine imposed _____ under the circumstances.
exceeding
excessively
excessive
excess
420
No one knows the combination to the safe _____ Sophie.
apart
unless
except
beside
421
They decided that they _____ a good time, despite the final result.
had had
might have
have had
would have had
422
“Did you buy the CDs at the new music store?”“No,the prices there were_____than I’d expected.”
more high
the highest
too high
much higher
423
The advisory committee recommends the department _____ its annual award.
consider this publication for
to consider this publication of
consideration of this publication
considers this publication of
424
We should leave now; otherwise, _____ the train.
we’d have missed
we’d miss
we miss
we’re going to miss
425
“Have you finished all your household chores?” “Yeah, and you cannot imagine _____ !”
that I’m tired
how tired I am
I’m tired
how much I am tired
426
David didn’t know what _____ start a completely new system for keeping track of files.
else they could do besides
would they do rather than
more they could have done
they do instead of
427
Bill insists on playing loud rock music, _____ the neighbors like it or not.
either
even if
whether
although
428
An inspiring mentor, Dr. Higgins _____ the best in his interns.
brings up
brings out
brings over
brings across
429
If I bought a new car I _____ have to borrow money.
could
would
should
will
430
The fisherman wanted to free the dolphin without letting the fish _____ away.
to get
get
gets
getting
431
_____ in her position, I’d look for a new apartment.
Was I
Were I
I had been
Had I been
432
The new drug to treat arthritis _____ in early trials.
promised
has shown promise
has promised
was shown promise
433
Don’t you think it’s time you _____ ?
are left
will leave
have left
were leaving
434
When _____, Rita’s an expert.
come to bake
it comes to baking
coming to bake
it's coming to baking
435
When I was young I _____ for miles; now I can only manage short walks.
should be able to walk
should have walked
would be able to walk
could walk
436
More people should take public transportation _____ pollution in the city would stop rising.
for which
in order to
so that
given that
437
Detroit has _____ the Motor City.
as long been known
long been known as
been known long as
known as long been
438
“Did you finish your packing?” “Yes, I _____ it last night.”
could do
was able to do
must have done
could have done
439
The movie The Lost Weekend is really _____ seeing.
worth it
worth
worthwhile
worthy
440
_____ the photocopy machine you must first enter your personal code.
You cannot use
If you need not use
Once you begin using
Whenever you use
441
Can you tell me _____ the answer to this question?
where can I find
what will I find
who to find
where I might find
442
“Have you submitted your application yet?” “No. I haven’t _____ had a chance to start it.”
often
even
just
much
443
_____ you know, he might be the next president of the company. I think I’d go apologize.
For all
Since
From whatever
When
444
We visited many places vacationing in Canada, the most interesting _____ was Montreal.
one
of them
of the places
of which
445
Mary phoned me about _____ a meeting in the morning.
to arrange
she will arrange
arranging
she arranged
446
_____ home all day, I went shopping.
Instead to stay
Instead of to stay
Rather to stay
Rather than staying
447
Encyclopedias, _____ can be searched for free on the net, are valuable sources of information.
more of them
many of which
much of them
most that
448
Since this soup is very hot, you _____ it right away.
might not be able to eat
could not be able to eat
might have eaten
could have eaten
449
_____ we will have completed the project by the end of the month is a little over-optimistic.
To assume
If we assume
Having assumed
Assuming
450
I feel good about volunteering, but sometimes I wonder whether it makes a difference _____.
in the end
by the end
at the end
of the end
451
“I’m sorry I can’t go with you, but I have to work on Saturday.” “_____ take a weekend off?”
Never can you
Can’t you ever
Can never you
Ever can’t you
452
Before doing business abroad, call the trade office to see _____ markets you’re interested in.
if they can know
whether they have known about
what they know about
that they know any
453
My vocabulary _____ increased since I started reading English magazines.
have been
has
have
has been
454
The necklace consists of 15 diamonds, _____ over a carat in weight.
which
each
every
those
455
Kristina and John had a wonderful time at the party, despite _____ very early.
to leave
they left
having left
they must leave
456
“Why is Sandy never here for the meetings?”“She just _____ too many other responsibilities.”
is having
will have
had
has
457
I have a short article in the _____ issue of Time Magazine.
forthcoming
coming forth
up and coming
coming up
458
"But I can’t stand Kim!” “_____ , I think it would be rude of you not to invite her".
Even though
So be it
Maybe so
Even so
459
This has happened a number of times before and I can assure you I know the problem _____ .
only as well
well too much
too much
only too well
460
Helen managed to complete the exam despite _____.
she arrived late
her late arrival
she is arriving late
her late arriving
461
It should come _____ surprise to anyone that she has decided to resign.
as not any
not a
not as a
as no
462
“It took me a whole hour to get here.” “You _____ have asked your father to give you a ride.”
might
can
may
should
463
_____ assignments in the class as challenging for Margaret as the final presentation.
It wasn’t any of the
There were none
None were
There hadn’t been any
464
I’d really like _____ some new ideas I have for redecorating the house.
to discuss
for discussing
discussing
a discussion for
465
“What are they arguing about?” “They have very different political _____.”
believing
believers
beliefs
believe
466
John shouted for help and then ran down the street _____ the thief.
chasing
by chasing
having chased
chased
467
Foner’s new book on Abraham Lincoln may be long _____ dull.
not that it is too
but it is anything but
so it is nothing like
yet it is nothing but
468
Mark has been completely preoccupied _____ the plans for his upcoming wedding.
on
in
at
with
469
Try as he _____ , he couldn’t persuade me to loan him any money to buy that broken down car.
may
could
might
did
470
Having _____ knowledge of computers is now a very important job skill.
worked for a
worked a
work for
a working
471
Did the hurricane cause much _____ to the houses on the coast?
damaged
damages
damage
damaging
472
_____ you know, I left the keys on the table next to the lamp.
Even though
Just so
Since
When
473
_____ in your spare time would help you more with your studies than listening to music.
To read
To have read
Having read
Reading
474
The towers of the new bridge are fifty-six meters _____ the old one.
as high as
higher than of
as high as those of
higher than those of
475
“I won a scholarship for next year.” “Congratulations! I knew you _____ one.”
would have won
will win
will be winning
would win
476
By the time we got there, there _____ nothing left of the birthday cake.
was
had
had been
won’t be
477
“Should I close up the shop now?” “You _____ . I don’t think anyone else will come now.”
might
should do
could so
may as well
478
_____ we see him, he’s always in a hurry.
However
Whenever
All the time
While
479
Mary’s friend, _____ an editor of a well-known newspaper, has offered me a job.
who is
who she is
that is
is
480
“People didn’t use to be so aggressive when they drove.” “I know, but now things _____.”
have been changing
changed
have changed
changing
481
Over twenty years _____ have gone into building this business.
in hard working
at working hard
of hard work
to work hard
482
_____ the train departs on time, we should be in Paris by noon.
Having assumed
For assuming
Assuming
Assumed
483
Luckily, I had _____ the exam when the bell rang and class ended.
just finished
almost finishing
barely finish
even to finish
484
I pretend I’m an examiner and then ask ____ questions so that I practice on my own.
myself
ourselves
them
you
485
It’s strictly forbidden _____ your car in front of this access road.
to be parking
for parking
to park
to parking
486
I really need a few days off. I’ve been working _____ a dog these past few weeks.
as if
as
like
so much as
487
Not once _____ while he was in the hospital about the pain.
he was complaining
was he complaining
he complained
did he complain
488
When would you like the work done _____ ?
with
on
by
to
489
“Do you want to walk to the metro together?” “Go ahead. I _____ haven’t finished this report.”
already
yet
almost
still
490
_____ it happens again, please let me know as soon as possible.
Whenever
Whatever
As
While
491
Try to score as many goals as you can, without letting the opposing team _____ any.
score
to score
scores
scoring
492
It’s important to always be _____ with one’s neighbors.
considerate
considered
consider
considering
493
If you prepare well in advance, the presentation _____ be any trouble.
shouldn’t
wouldn’t
couldn’t
hadn’t
494
_____ graduate school, it is necessary to read extensively.
In order to succeed in
Succeeding at
To succeed in the order of
To succeed in order to
495
Thieves are reported _____ vital equipment from a government warehouse yesterday morning.
to have stolen
stealing
to steal
to be stealing
496
Inflation _____ to rise by 4% before the end of this year.
is expected
is expecting
expects
will expect
497
Why did Paul ask you _____ a car?
do you have
if you had
you have
that you had
498
_____ you need is to spend three weeks on a sunny beach somewhere in the Caribbean.
That
What
Where
That which
499
She hopes _____ in the company’s research and development team.
be included
to be included
being included
to include
500
Even though we seem happy with our new office, _____ the truth.
that couldn’t be further away
nothing could be further from
there’s nothing that’s further to
it's not further than
501
“What’s taking you so long?” “I only stopped ____ for a moment .”
my thinking
thinking
having thought
to think
502
_____ people in our office drink tea.
Most of
Almost
Most of all
Almost all the
503
It _____ asking for an increase in salary now. We had one eight months ago.
does not worth
is no point in
is not worth
is not use
504
Researchers are studying immune cells _____ protect against infection.
which function in order
that’s function to
whose function is to
their function can
505
You can start the meeting _____ I arrive or not.
in case
whether
even if
whenever
506
I refuse to put _____ his laziness.
up with
in for
out
down
507
_____ saying that there is no smoking in any of the rooms at this school.
It goes without
Without
Going without
Without going to
508
I can’t think of anything that can _____ for this huge discrepancy.
be accounting
account
be accountable
be accounted
509
The situation appeared to be going from bad to _____ .
the worse
the worst
worse
worst
510
Now that he has started law school, Eric _____ give up his volunteer work.
has been
was to
has had to
has had
511
You’ll have time to finish the report _____ you start immediately.
only if
even though
unless
because
512
Stray dogs _____ by the animal welfare society are later given to people as pets.
they rescue
having rescued
that rescue
rescued
513
One important characteristic of an Olympic-sized swimming pool is its _____ .
long
longing
lengthening
length
514
It may seem a little difficult at first, but _____ you’ll get used to it.
for a time
in the time
in time
by the time
515
As soon as I entered the room, I forgot _____ I went in there for.
why it was
what was that
what it was
the reason why
516
There were four people on the committee, ____ representing a different department.
which
each
who
that
517
To use the new drinks machine, just insert _____ coins in the slot and choose what you want.
several
a couple
few
a little
518
_____ in Paris as a student, Helen knew the city very well.
Having lived
She had lived
To have lived
She had to live
519
“They staff should voice their opinion.”“I guess you’re right. They _____ to it.”
are entitled
entitle
have entitled
are entitling
520
I’m sure she can do _____ of her.
what is asking
that’s been asked
what’s being asked
that they ask
521
_____ the middle of the night, the roads were nearly empty.
As to be
It is because
This being
There was
522
It seems that the rules _____ have not been followed in this case.
lying down
laid down
laying down
lain down
523
In 2002, the university carried out a study of people _____ campus.
who lived in
lived on
living on
who live in
524
She hated ironing so she usually got her sister _____ it.
to have done
to do
do
did
525
_____ the task required a tremendous effort.
To complete
Completing
To have completed
Having completed
526
Make sure this letter is delivered to her in _____ .
personnel
personal
person
personally
527
These forms _____ filled in with a black ballpoint pen.
are to be
should have
must be not
need being
528
I like to imagine what _____ to live in a foreign country.
it would like
it would be like
would be like
would it be like
529
A teacher needs to be patient _____ her students.
at
to
with
by
530
Imagine _____ to lunch with the president of the company. It’s a great honor.
our having been invited
inviting us
us inviting
we being invited
531
_____, we didn’t need to meet the applicant after seeing her resume.
Suffice it to say
To say suffices it
To suffice it
It suffices saying
532
Having left his wallet at home, Steve _____ the items later.
was to be paid for returning
returned to pay for
had been returning to pay
had to pay to return with
533
Little _____ he would be offered promotion so soon.
knows
did he know
knowing
does he know
534
The part _____ repair the car was ordered today.
needing to
needed to
needing
needs to
535
It’s really generous _____ us his car.
for him to lend
that he is lending
of him to lend
his lending
536
He was told _____ the competition because he was too young.
not entering
do not enter
will not enter
not to enter
537
I suppose _____ no truth in what he says.
there be
it is
there is
that is
538
The young artist has been awarded a fellowship in order _____ her work.
for continuing to create
for continue the creating
to creating and continuing
to continue creating
539
High tech gadgets such as iPods _____ popular with all age groups.
are becoming more rapid
have been rapid in becoming
rapidly have been becoming
are rapidly becoming more
540
Only with much effort _____ succeed.
was he able to
he was to be able to
able was he to
he was able to
541
“Did you manage to get a cab right away?” “Yeah. Otherwise, I _____ my flight!”
would have missed
had not missed
would miss
did not miss
542
I’m all for _____ work early today.
left
leaves
leaving
will leave
543
Rain is predicted for this weekend; _____, we are still planning to play soccer on Saturday.
as a result
nevertheless
consequently
despite
544
Dr. Briggs’ recommendation was different _____ Dr. Simpson.
than that of
that of
than of
than
545
Never in my life _____ such chaos.
have I seen
I have seen
haven’t I seen
I haven’t seen
546
Even though her father doesn’t approve of her decision to quit, he _____ what’s best for her.
doesn’t know to presume
cannot presume knowing
isn’t to presume having known
doesn’t presume to know
547
She used to let him _____ his money on whatever he liked.
to spend
spending
spend
spent
548
I wish I had not taken this class without _____ my advisor.
first having asked
not first having asked
having first had asked
not having first asked
549
Where’s the train? It _____ here an hour ago.
has been
hasn’t been
was to have been
would have been
550
Consecutive analyses _____ that this trend is not a long-term phenomenon.
were showing
have been shown
are showing
have shown
551
Helen’s decision to retire _____ surprise.
was caught by my
caught me in
caught me by
was caught me by
552
All the students tried _____ to get a good education.
their best
as their best
their best they could
with their best
553
“Why didn’t you attend the party last night?” “I was led to believe I _____ invited.”
wasn't
won’t be
am not
haven’t been
554
The professor said a bibliography was unnecessary after Jess had already _____ of writing one.
been going to trouble
had trouble
gone through trouble
gone to the trouble
555
“I hate the weather here in London.” “Oh, I know. It _____ in five days.”
hasn’t stopped raining
has stopped and rained
has been stopping to rain
hasn’t stopped to rain
556
If she hadn’t lost that contract, she _____ the company next Friday.
wouldn’t have been leaving
wouldn’t leave
wouldn’t be leaving
won’t leave
557
_____ odd as it sounds, I would rather not go out tonight.
Though
While
However
As
558
“Everything on the menu sounds delicious, but expensive.” “Don’t worry. Have _____.”
whatever you like
what do you like
whatever you will like
whatever you will like
559
"Why hasn’t Robert come to class?” “I heard _____ some problems with his work schedule.”
he’s been having
he will have
he’s to have
he used to have
560
This car belongs to my sister; the other, _____.
me
mine
is to me
to me
561
The city is investigating several busy intersections to assess which of them _____.
would safely be made
was making safe
is safer to make
can be made safer
562
As enrollment has increased this year, _____ has decided to hire more faculty.
that the college
so that the college
so the college
the college
563
If you _____ your application, you’ll miss the deadline.
would delay to send
delay sending
delay to send
will delay sending
564
“John has a large garden, doesn’t he?” “Yes, _____ vegetables he also has fruit trees.”
besides
except for
as much as
more than
565
“Alex took the office keys with him by mistake.” “No, _____ took the keys.”
it was Peter
Peter was who
it was Peter who
Peter was that
566
The proposal was _____ about our problems as about the solutions.
as such
not just
as much
so much
567
Cell phones are very popular these days and _____ an important part of many people’s lives.
are becoming
to become
were becoming
becomes
568
Dr.Fischer will be here on time; I called the airport at 7 and I confirmed _____ be on time.”
that his flight would
about his flight to
with the flight that it
his flight to
569
Many valuable paintings _____ during the war earlier this century.
disappeared
have disappeared
were disappeared
have been disappeared
570
The city council will continue to organize the jazz concert, _____ there is not enough money.
despite
unless
however
then
571
He suggested I _____ to a university near home.
am applying
will apply
applying
apply
572
“Tom really works hard.” “Yes, I know he _____ .”
is
does
will
has
573
I’m very unhappy _____ the way things turned out today.
as
of
because
with
574
Kim’s parents still think she’s not _____ enough to move out and live on her own.
maturation
maturity
mature
matured
575
I took the blame _____ the accident and paid for all the damage.
on
about
because of
for
576
Recent statistics _____ that the economy is improving.
has shown
shown
showing
have shown
577
“I think kids today don’t do so well in school.” “_____ , they know more than we did.”
Moreover
Even though
On the contrary
On the other hand
578
What surprised me _____ was that she was so self-critical.
the most
that much
more and more
most of it
579
If we _____ this obstacle, we need to work harder.
were to overcome
will overcome
are overcoming
are to overcome
580
The President did his best to play _____ the importance of the disastrous budget deficit.
down
on
along with
with
581
If it doesn’t make a profit soon, this company is _____ having to declare bankruptcy.
in danger of
danger of
at danger
with danger to
582
“Let's sell the house!”“You're joking! Not for anything in the world _____ in an apartment!”
would I live
I live
do I live
I would live
583
Mark’s parents wouldn’t buy him the jeans he wanted, so he had to _____ them himself.
be saving up to
have saved up to
save up for
save it up for
584
I visited both New York and Washington again last year, both of _____ I like very much.
the two
where
which
them
585
Henry Smith is the name of the man _____ daughter I met.
who his
his
whose
whom his
586
“How many parts is this food processor ____?” “Oh, about six or seven.”
being made up
made up
made up of
having been made of
587
The waiting room was filled with people flipping _____ last year’s fashion magazines.
into
over
through
at
588
He’s been employed _____ a mechanic in the company for several years.
as
like
by
for
589
Experienced teachers understand the benefits of using current events in the classroom _____.
better than new ones did
the newer ones as well
did as well as newer ones
better to the new ones
590
The government just passed a law _____ achieving huge reductions in carbon dioxide.
for their hopes of
aimed at
in efforts to
regardless of
591
_____ great at math, but she can also speak three languages.
Whereas is Lisa
Not only is Lisa
Not only Lisa is
Although Lisa is
592
Actors _____ to become film stars usually start their careers on television.
wanting
that wanting
who will want
wanted
593
The conference was a great success _____ people stayed for the last day of presentations.
even when little of
even if a little
except for a few
except that few
594
Canada’s unemployment rate tends to be _____ the United States.
as same as
the same as that of
same as that
the same in
595
“Mary seems _____ her handout. Does anyone have a spare one?”
to have forgotten
to forget
she forgot
to be forgetting
596
"Accept the new position and you’ll get a pay raise. _____ reason why you should consider it.”
It gives the most
That would be more
That’s all the more
That’s the most
597
I hate birthday parties. _____ , I don’t have anything to wear.
Let alone
As well
In fact
Besides
598
Traveling downtown would be a nightmare _____ bus networks in the city.
if there isn’t
if there no
were not it for
were it not for
599
_____ the report is to be handed in tomorrow, I wouldn’t be writing it now.
Had I known
Provided I know
Were I to know
If I knew
600
For the past week, my cousin and my aunt _____ at my house.
are staying
had stayed
have been staying
stay
601
“Will you discuss the charts at the beginning of your talk?” “No, I’m saving that _____.”
at last
the last
as the last
for last
602
_____, this building was used as a courthouse, but now it’s been abandoned.
Up until recently
Lately
By the time
In time
603
Don’t expect Tom _____ the report by the end of the week. He’s off sick at the moment.
to have finished
to finishing
finished
finishing
604
“Is gender a factor in heart disease?”“Yes, it occurs in men more than four times _____ women.”
as many as
as often as in
than that of
more in
605
His comment was not at all _____ to the subject of the lecture.
relating
related
relative
relevant
606
I _____ in school longer if I’d known how difficult it was to get a job.
have stayed
would have stayed
stayed
had stayed
607
“Who will be at the ceremony tomorrow?” “Mary _____ come, and so is Henry.”
will have
will
is to
does
608
I didn't apply to that school as there isn’t _____ variety of courses as in the one I chose.
a wide
as wide a
the wide
as wide
609
I know John doesn’t have any money, but _____ he’ll have to pay me back.
sooner or later
soon or later
soon or late
sooner or late
610
_____ I appreciate your offer, you know I can’t accept it at this time.
While
Yet
However
Despite
611
In order to call yourself an expert, you need _____ knowledge of the subject.
a thorough
too much
some complete
some vast
612
_____ I’d like to change location, I feel this company offers me better prospects.
As for
For as
Much as
As much
613
_____ passed over for much of his career, he was finally offered the promotion.
Having been
Having to be
To have been
Having
614
Since you need to go home early every day next week, you _____ ask John for a ride.
are able to
would rather
used to
had better
615
Research being carried outredarding the issue _____ likely to be published shortly.
was
is
are
are being
616
“Would you like to help us organize our end-of the year event?” “_____!”
Would I ever
Would I never
I would never
I would ever
617
The lawyer didn’t seem to like her client very much, _____ she seem to believe he was innocent.
nor did
neither
and didn’t
not either
618
If you _____ catching the 10:00 a.m. flight, make sure you get the ticket beforehand.
were intending to
have intended
are intending for
intend
619
The poor performance of the company _____ a great number of redundancies.
resulted in
as a result
resulting
with the result
620
Thank you all for your warm reception, and now I’d like to hand you _____ to our first speaker.
down
along
over
on
621
“How did you do on the examination?” “Fine, _____ was included in the first part.”
mostly I’d studied
most of what I’d studied
the most I’d studied
most I’d studied
622
It took more time to finish the report than one _____.
was thinking
would have thought
had thought
thought
623
I wish we ____ the scenic route, but we had to get there quickly.
will have taken
could take
could have taken
have taken
624
“Has my parcel has arrived?” “I’ll just check our mail office in case it____ .”
will come
comes
had come
has come
625
Mario never told us _____ change his mind about studying medicine.
why he makes
what made him
what he makes to
why he made to
626
The committee changed its rules as ____ the previous ones were too difficult for us to follow.
felt that
they felt it
that felt that
it felt that
627
I tried to get a good photo of the stage, but there were too many people _____ .
beforehand
on the way
in the way
before
628
Susan’s great success _____ willingness to work long hours.
was owing to her
is due to a
has been owed from
was due for the
629
“How was your speech?” “For every person who liked it, _____ didn’t.”
other one who
another who
who was one
there was one who
630
Dogs and wolves are two _____ species of mammals.
close related
closely related
related closely
closed related
631
Edward is really _____ person once you get to know him.
so nice
a too nice
such a nice
very nicely
632
This project is _____ for an introductory-level class.
really much too hard
much too really hard
too much really hard
really hard too much
633
The principal stands by all her decisions even though _____ popular.
they have not been always
they have not always been
not always have been
they always have not been
634
“Wasn’t the party great!” “Yeah, we had a truly _____ time.”
enjoy
enjoyed
enjoyable
enjoying
635
I really enjoy gardening after it _____.
rains
had rained
was raining
rained
636
Nobody in those streets _____ aware of the terrible catastrophe to come.
was
were being
were
had been
637
This study examines the number of injuries _____ defective products.
that results from
resulted in
resulting from
which result in
638
I know that our team has not beaten yours for many years, but I still believe it _____.
will have happened
might happen
will be happen
happens