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Are you ready for the ECCE Grammar & Vocabulary?
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A fun quiz based on Michigan Language Assessment material.
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Keeping warm in cold weather is a major _____ for many old people.
hope
plan
worry
alarm
2
The president received _____ attention from the press after passing the new policy.
much
lots
many
a lot
3
Those peaches we bought are not quite _____ yet.
ripe
steady
substantial
delicate
4
We were divided into two groups to_____ the positive and negative aspects of solar power.
resolve
sustain
debate
oppose
5
The hotel does not _____ responsibility for lost or missing items.
absorb
argue
acquire
accept
6
I _____ leave home without my umbrella.
ever
hardly never
do ever
have hardly never
7
“How’s the new business going?” “It’s definitely getting _____ to run every day.”
a little easy
a little easier
little easier
little more easy
8
“Does Laura speak French well?” “Yes, _____ comes naturally to her.”
learning foreign languages
foreign languages learning
learn foreign languages
foreign languages learn
9
“Why are you late?” “John _____ on the phone.”
wouldn’t stop talking
hadn’t stopped talking
didn’t stop to talk
stopped not to talk
10
The salesman _____ me my order would be ready by tomorrow.
assured
settled
proved
secured
11
It was the fact _____ the job offered opportunities to travel that convinced Gina to try.
of
about
that
because
12
The web editor is _____ responsible for creating content for the company website.
greatly
frankly
extremely
primarily
13
There were four people on the committee, _____ representing a different department.
that
who
which
each
14
Her parents _____ her to practice the violin.
impressed
established
informed
urged
15
Ann couldn’t keep up with the fast _____ of the other runners.
cycle
pace
measure
count
16
With regard to the car accident, the court determined that Jerry was at _____.
purpose
risk
guilt
fault
17
The _____ of events that took place before the competition may have influenced the results.
arrangement
episode
routine
sequence
18
Helen was surprised by Anthony’s _____ that he had always loved her.
release
exposure
acceptance
admission
19
The engineer _____that the job would be finished in two weeks.
defined
estimated
provided
supplied
20
The director _____ a new set of rules that all employees were required to follow.
imposed
laid
granted
appointed
21
The writer had difficulty deciding how best to _____ the main character in her novel.
exhibit
display
depict
express
22
They decided to build a new school _____ than repair the old building.
rather
instead
besides
other
23
As the votes were counted, it became clear that Springdale’s citizens had _____ a new mayor.
elected
judged
installed
distinguished
24
Because it was raining, I _____ my umbrella to the little girl.
offered
borrowed
covered
opened
25
The author _____ signed my book.
she
her
herself
who
26
“What will you tell mum about the broken vase?”.“That I will have _____ care of it tomorrow.”
to take
take
took
taking
27
That dress is _____ expensive that I would have to work a month to pay for it.
too
such
more
so
28
There wasn’t enough rain, so my plants _____ to grow.
failed
stopped
finished
lost
29
Since they had already studied chemistry in high school, the course material was _____.
elaborate
definite
familiar
experienced
30
The elephant escaped _____ the efforts of the zookeeper.
regardless
despite
although
however
31
After I found out about the bonus, I decided _____ to my boss about it.
would I speak
to have spoken
I spoke
to speak
32
Despite TV and youtube, many people still think going to the movies is a great form of _____.
celebration
entertainment
satisfaction
compassion
33
Michelle woke up late this morning and had to _____ to get to work on time.
pursue
follow
escape
rush
34
Thomas Edison is famous as the man who, in his laboratory, _____ the electric light bulb.
enabled
accomplished
invented
generated
35
It took a long time to do my homework, but I _____ to do it.
had had
have
had
have had
36
Volunteers will _____ T-shirts to all participants.
distribute
administer
assign
extend
37
It was _____ to find the lost purse.
an enthusiasm
a harmony
a relief
an appreciation
38
Artists have painted the human body _____ thousands of years.
since
during
for
around
39
Cathy scoredhigh on the biology test, _____ of the fact that she had not read the textbook.
although
regardless
nevertheless
despite
40
Because our professor is _____ to let us collect our own data, we haven’t started yet.
partial
sufficient
expected
reluctant
41
Sam and Jean _____ high grades in biology.
have
having
they have
are having
42
According to my cousin, time before an exam _____ sleeping than studying.
had better spend
is better spent
rather spent
would rather spend
43
“Nowadays, students have part-time jobs.” “Yes, it makes _____ to get work experience.”
it possible for students
possibly for students
students possible
for students it is possible
44
There’s a specific rule that you _____ talk loudly in the library.
might not
must not
are not
don't have to
45
_____ Claire Miller on the phone for you.
This
She is
It has
There is a
46
When the car ran out of gas, they _____ it and walked home.
separated
transferred
exchanged
abandoned
47
Students may not change their paper topics _____ they have the teacher’s permission.
whereas
without
unless
during
48
Tornadoes are _____ storms.
the world’s most powerful
world most powerfully
world’s powerful
a world powerful
49
That television show always makes me _____ .
laugh
to laugh
laughing
to be laughing
50
Lauren should report the _____ that happened this morning to the police.
involvement
incident
position
condition
51
Since James is well organized, _____ his belongings ever get lost.
none
nothing
nothing of
none of
52
The fishermen released all _____ the fish.
but two
but two of
of but two
of but two of
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Theresa _____ at her watch to see if it was time to leave.
glanced
picked
concerned
attracted
54
Work was going well until I ran _____ difficulty with our biggest client.
across
against
around
into
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I _____ to the party if I had known Susan was going to be there.
will be going
would have gone
would go
will go
56
Will you _____ the door so that no one gets in without a ticket?
mount
track
guard
admit
57
Due to the storm, there are only two buses running right now; _____, there are four.
currently
entirely
normally
specifically
58
It was _____ for her to take care of six dogs by herself.
a value
a burden
a strength
an impression
59
“Can we walk to the park from here?” “No, it _____ too long.”
must be taking
is taking
should take
would take
60
I can _____ that you like this movie.
wonder
think
tell
know
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Although some students were upset, the _____ majority of the class was happy about the change.
overwhelming
extreme
remaining
massive
62
It’s _____ known that unemployment is a problem.
closely
heavily
widely
carefully
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This report is quite _____. I had to read it twice to understand it.
concrete
composed
complex
conceived
64
Her salary was increased _____ her impressive performance.
due to
adopted by
caused by
opposed to
65
The painting was _____ to its original state by several experts.
recovered
replaced
improved
restored
66
Through psychology, we have been able to _____ our understanding of the human mind.
perceive
emphasize
concentrate
enhance
67
After _____ my homework last night, I was exhausted.
finishing
finish
being finished
finished
68
The purpose of this paper is _____ the history of Louisiana.
a brief review
a brief reviewing
to brief review
to review briefly
69
“There was a new student in class today.” “I hope you _____.”
showing around him
would show him around
shown him around
showed him around
70
If only a few people _____ to the play tomorrow, the show will close.
come
coming
will have come
having come
71
Students in this course are _____ based on their test scores as well as class participation.
investigated
calculated
evaluated
criticized
72
Do you have _____ to complete the job on time?
enough of resource
enough of resources
enough resources
enough resource
73
To never _____ late again, set your watch fifteen minutes fast.
should be
you should be
should
be
74
_____ is available from their teacher.
The information students need
Students need information
Students need the information
The students need information
75
Its excellent development team has made the company a leader of _____ in the industry.
custom
engagement
innovation
prediction
76
“I hope James gets well for _____.” “I know; he’s our best player!”
Tuesday’s the game
the game on Tuesday
which game is Tuesday
game this Tuesday
77
I would like to _____ my grades in my math class.
proceed
expand
improve
progress
78
_____ all day cleaning the house, she was upset when the children made a mess.
Having spent
Spending
She has spent
To spend
79
Karen wanted her classroom to have a friendly and welcoming _____.
climate
medium
background
atmosphere
80
The speaker talked about the importance of believing you can _____ life’s obstacles.
dominate
overcome
achieve
succeed
81
We are proud of athletes taking _____ in the Olympics.
space
place
shape
part
82
The project manager has made no progress _____ our meeting two weeks ago.
since
in
for
at
83
Don’t worry. There is _____ for you to be troubled.
no needs
needed nothing
no needed
nothing need
84
She was _____ from school yesterday because she was sick.
absent
delayed
prevented
left
85
The winning number will be chosen at _____ from all of the entries submitted in the contest.
random
lucky
casual
drawing
86
Taking this road is _____ the quickest way to get there.
not doubting
not doubted
no doubts
no doubt
87
If you must talk to me during the movie, please _____ so you don’t disturb other people.
whisper
whistle
murmur
sigh
88
If we could hire another secretary, _____ speed up the project.
there could give
it would
would do
could have
89
It was _____ to meet the actor in person after everything I heard about him in the news.
by surprise
surprising
surprise
surprised
90
To get the bank teller’s attention, Beverly started to _____ on the window.
touch
pat
stretch
tap
91
The invention of the automobile _____ big changes in how we live.
brought with
brought up
brought about
brought to
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Sometimes, working a certain number of years _____ employees to an automatic pay increase.
permits
approves
assures
entitles
93
“Did she already know about the sales award?” “Yes. The director _____.”
has to inform her
has informed it
had to inform
had informed her
94
_____ to find a job, the woman sent her resume to over thirty different companies.
To hope
Hoping
Hoped
Was hoping
95
“Do we have enough money to eat out?”.“Yes, and I think _____ have enough for a movie, too.”
that even we
still even we
that we even
still we even
96
The construction manager won’t sign the form until the house _____.
will finish
is finishing
is finished
will have finished
97
The study examined how quickly people could respond to a visual _____.
pressure
indication
motivation
stimulus
98
Your taste in music is _____ mine.
similarly as
as similar as
similarly
similar to
99
“Did anyone sign up for the trip?” “No, _____ it was canceled.”
and as a result
so the result
that results
but the results
100
This assignment doesn’t seem to _____ the topics we’ve been covering in class.
have anything to do with
do something about any
have to do something to
do anything to have
101
The professor asked for students’ _____ about the course, so he could improve it.
reply
estimate
explanation
feedback
102
After he read the first book, Adam was _____ to read the next one in the series immediately.
aggressive
emotional
eager
rapid
103
If you find any _____ information about the problem, please contact us immediately.
relating
related
relative
relation
104
The woman found a better apartment, so she _____ of her old one.
moved out
moved forward
moved away
moved in
105
Emma _____ all her energy on finding a solution to the problem.
altered
prepared
focused
recalled
106
_____ news to report this week.
There is not much
Is not a lot of
Not a lot
It is not many
107
When we _____ past their house, we noticed that there was no one at home.
drove
are driven
was driving
drive
108
Mary is a good teacher. She always _____ her students’ respect.
gains
collects
adopts
accomplishes
109
Organizations find that _____ in technology leads to greater productivity among employees.
securing
strengthening
investing
enhancing
110
The customer was impressed by the wide _____ of paint options in the store.
composition
presentation
array
variation
111
Greg was surprised by how quickly technology had _____ over the last few years.
implemented
launcehd
advanced
integrated
112
I really appreciate your _____ me yesterday.
help
helped
helping
has helped
113
The _____ of the art program meant the school could offer more art classes.
expansion
branch
stretch
inflation
114
Could you help me _____ this table? It is very heavy.
increase
lift
possess
advance
115
Professor Green has had a big impact _____ many of my students.
on
with
in
to
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He does the same thing every morning. His _____ never changes.
routine
instance
feature
version
117
In order to stay healthy, _____ what you eat and drink.
it’s important to watch
it’s important watching
important watching
is important to watch
118
Originally, Paul _____ about early retirement, but since then he has changed his mind.
has thought
is thinking
had thought
has been thinking
119
Biking _____ dangerous on that road.
is being increasingly
is becoming increasingly
has been increasing
has become increasing
120
At the end of a long day, I enjoy the _____ of my favorite chair.
knowledge
shelter
comfort
break
121
Bill learned many new skills at _____ and his second.
both his job first
both his first job
his both first job
his first job both
122
“Can Anna come to the meeting today?” “Yes, she _____ that she would be there.”
said
says
told
tells
123
Drinking a cup of warm milk at bedtime may help _____ asleep.
fall
that you fell
you fall
fallen
124
The students in this program _____ from engineering backgrounds.
most come
most of them coming
mostly come
mostly coming
125
Lisa has a _____ range of interests. She likes sports and art.
heavy
broad
thick
deep
126
You think she is coming to the meeting tonight, _____ you?
won't
don't
aren't
can't
127
_____ Henry arrives, we can leave for the movie.
once
while
since
until
128
As more students joined the class, a bigger room _____.
is in need
is needed
had a need
was needed
129
Most flowers are pretty, but this one is the _____ to the rule.
exception
affirmation
exemption
adaptation
130
The babysitter knows exactly _____ when the children misbehave.
what to do
how to do
which they do
that they do
131
“The children here are very quiet.” “Yes, but in some _____ classrooms, they aren’t.”
others
of other
another
other
132
The most important question _____ when buying a car is not necessarily its price.
asks
be asked
to ask
is asked
133
The store next door is a direct _____ of ours; we must keep prices low to attract customers.
competitor
supporter
opponent
match
134
It is my _____ honor to perform in this historic theater.
distinct
amazing
remarkable
awesome
135
After class, Julie is going to stop by the library to _____ some more material for her paper.
question
research
regard
expose
136
Mike can’t find his keys at the office. He needs to search _____.
furthermore
nowhere
otherwise
elsewhere
137
The department manager will _____ the job candidates tomorrow afternoon.
adapt
interview
compose
translate
138
The house sold for a large _____.
amount
size
quantity
cost
139
Is he _____ that he has two different colored socks on?
aware
accounted
attended
alert
140
The doctors said that this medicine is _____ effective.
neither safe and not
neither safe nor
not either safe and
not either safe nor
