ROAD TO GRAMMAR ALL 365 EXERCISES TOGETHER

Topic 45 Common word combinations
1 It is a ____________ to meet you.
A| pleasure B| happiness C| happy
2 There are pros and ________ to your argument.
A| disadvantages B| cons C| nonbenefits
3 The pilot suffered a heart ________ while at the controls.
A| problem B| stoppage C| attack
4 Come rain or _________, the mail gets delivered.
A| sunshine B| shine C| sun
5 I'm watching a film about cops and __________.
A| robbers B| thieves C| robberies
6 Jonathon is a ____________ smoker.
A| big B| large C| heavy
7 This new model has all the bells and __________.
A| whistles B| jingles C| bangles
8 It was down to ___________ of judgement.
A| an oversight B| an error C| a mistake
9 Everything looks clean and ________ here.
A| tidy B| good C| nice
10 Those two fight like cats and _________.
A| mice B| dogs C| cats

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Answer Key:
1| A 2| B 3| C 4| B 5| A 6| C 7| A 8| B 9| A 10| B

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Topic 46 Comparative Adjectives
1 Tokyo is ____________ than Kyoto.
A| big B| bigger C| more big
2 My Jeep is _________ than Laura's Mercedes.
A| slower B| more slow C| slow
3 Red apples are __________ than green apples.
A| more sweet B| sweet C| sweeter
4 America is ___________ than Afghanistan.
A| moderner B| more modern C| modern
5 A latte is ____________ than a regular coffee.
A| more expensive B| expensive C| expensiver
6 First class is ____________ than economy class.
A| comfortable B| comfortabler C| more comfortable
7 She is more beautiful ________ your sister.
A| to B| then C| than
8 London is ____________ New York.
A| old than B| older to C| older than
9 This cleaner is _________ than the lady who used to come.
A| better B| more better C| gooder
10 The people here are ____________ than at home.
A| lesser friendly B| less friendlier C| less friendly

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Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| C 4| B 5| A 6| C 7| C 8| C 9| A 10| C

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Topic 47 Comparative Adjectives 2
1 London ________________ Paris.
A| bigger then B| is bigger then C| is bigger than
2 I think these apples _______________ those oranges.
A| are more fresher than B| are fresher than C| fresh than
3 Looking at the two cars, I would say the _________ one is more troublesome.
A| more old B| older C| more older
4 Looking at the two cars, I would say the older one is _______________.
A| more the troublesome B| troubler C| more troublesome
5 John's Porsche is ____________ than my car.
A| speeder B| faster C| quickier
6 You can run ____________ if you have more energy.
A| farther B| more far C| farer
7 I think Shrek is ________ funnier than Shrek 2.
A| most B| much C| more
8 I am certainly ____________ at my new job.
A| happer B| happyer C| happier
9 The Rock may be tough, but I'm ___________.
A| toughest B| tougher C| tough
10 Let's go to Burger Shack. It's __________ than MacRonalds.
A| close B| closer C| closier

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Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| B 4| C 5| B 6| A 7| B 8| C 9| B 10| B

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Topic 48 Comparative Adverbs
1 What is the comparative of 'quickly'?
A| more quickly B| quicker C| more faster
2 What is the comparative of 'efficiently'?
A| more efficient B| efficientlier C| more efficiently
3 What is the comparative of 'fast'?
A| faster B| more fastly C| fastly
4 What is the comparative of 'softly'?
A| most softly B| more softly C| softer
5 What is the comparative of 'badly'?
A| badder B| worse C| more badly
6 What is the comparative of 'well'?
A| welly B| better C| goodly
7 She sings even more loudly ________ my sister.
A| than B| then C| to
8 Which is correct
A| Suzy plays the saxophone better than George.
B| Suzy plays the saxophone more well than George.
C| Suzy plays the saxophone more better than George.
9 He played the game ____________ than his opponents.
A| cunningest B| more cunningly C| cunningly
10 Which is NOT correct?
A| She works efficiently and meets all her deadlines.
B| Sarah talks more softly than she should.
C| She works more well with others.

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Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| A 4| B 5| B 6| B 7| A 8| A 9| B 10| C

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Topic 49 Computer Words
1 A computer's TV screen is called a _________.
A| telly B| Internet C| monitor
2 A computer's internal memory is stored on the ______________.
A| USB drive B| hard drive C| soft drive
3 You display the Internet on a ______________.
A| browser B| motherboard C| processor
4 You connect to the Internet through a ___________.
A| scanner B| modem C| fax
5 A paper document is called a ____________.
A| hard copy B| soft copy C| A and B
6 A document saved on a computer is called a ___________.
A| soft copy B| hard copy C| A and B
7 You can make a soft copy of images using a ___________.
A| scanner B| printer C| modem
8 A computer CD is called a _________.
A| DVD B| CD-ROM C| CD-RAM
9 When you create a CD on your computer, you ___________ it.
A| flake B| burn C| steam
10 A handheld computer is called a _____________.
A| PDA B| iPod C| gadget

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Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| A 4| B 5| A 6| A 7| A 8| B 9| B 10| A

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Topic 50 Computer Words 2
1 A computer camera is called a ___________.
A| camweb B| realcam C| webcam
2 Every website has a unique __________.
A| search engine B| toolbar C| address
3 Storage is measured in ___________.
A| kirabytes B| ligabytes C| gigabytes
4 Google is an example of a _____________.
A| search engine B| finder engine C| finder service
5 Wireless internet access is sometimes called __________.
A| wi-fi B| no-fi C| hi-fi
6 ISP stands for ______________.
A| Internet Search Policy B| Internet Service Provider C| Internet Sensor Projection
7 E-Bay provides an _________ service to Internet users.
A| auction B| actionary C| auxiliary
8 Some people like to save documents in _________ format.
A| dcm B| prc C| pdf
9 To play the latest games, you need a good ___________ card.
A| graphics B| random C| chipset
10 Facebook.com is an example of a ____________ website.
A| social engineering B| social playground C| social networking

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Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| C 4| A 5| A 6| B 7| A 8| C 9| A 10| C

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Topic 51 Connectors

1 ___________ shut up, or get out!
A| Either B| When C| Neither

2 _________ it rains, it pours.
A| Why B| Who C| When

3 After ______________, he left the lounge.
A| smoking a cigar B| he smoked a cigar C| A and B

4 ____________ I disliked the fellow, Mary thought he was wonderful.
A| Although B| Though C| A and B

5 __________ you were the last man on Earth, I wouldn't marry you!
A| Even if B| Even though C| A and B

6 __________ I feel blue, I whistle a funky tune.
A| As B| Whenever C| So that

7 ________ the plane flew in lower, Sharif had a sinking feeling.
A| If B| As C| Is

8 We vowed to return to the restaurant, ________ the food there was the best we had ever eaten.
A| so B| when C| for

9 __________ you were out, I repainted the living room.
A| Because B| For C| While

10 __________ we meet again, my dear, I bid you farewell.
A| So B| Until C| When

11 I had to appear cheerful _______ I felt sad inside.
A| in case B| despite C| even though

12 Please take this umbrella _______ it rains.
A| despite B| unless C| in case

13 _______ you have a ticket, you’re not allowed in.
A| Whereas B| Unless C| In case

14 _______ the bad weather, we had a lovely picnic.
A| In spite of B| Despite C| A or B

15 _______ your dog behaves himself, he’s allowed in the house.
A| Whereas B| As long as C| As

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16 We could order a delivery tonight _______ you feel like it.
A| as B| wherever C| if
17 George may be late. _______, we’ll start without him.
A| In case B| If so C| Despite
18 _______ you are this Christmas, please think of me.
A| Whoever B| Whenever C| Wherever
19 I began to feel seasick _______ the storm gained momentum.
A| if B| even though C| as
20 You can’t go on the rollercoaster _______ you are above a certain height.
A| unless B| if C| even if
21 We’ve got some time to kill _______ the movie starts.
A| as B| while C| until
22 Tom loves coffee; _______ Tammy loves tea.
A| in case B| when C| whereas
23 While _______ on the beach, Tom got quite a deep tan.
A| sat B| sits C| sitting
24 _______ you see Bill at the meeting, remind him about the money he owes me.
A| Should B| If C| A or B
25 You can publish my comments _______ you don’t mention my name.
A| whenever B| as long as C| in case

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Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| C 4| C 5| A 6| B 7| B 8| C 9| C 10| B 11| C 12| C 13| B 14| C 15| B

16| C 17| B 18| C 19| C 20| A 21| C 22| C 23| C 24| C 25| B

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Topic 52 Container Words

1 A ________ of bread
A| box B| jug C| loaf

2 A _______ of paper.
A| slice B| piece C| page

3 A _______ of pizza.
A| loaf B| slice C| page

4 A __________ of lightning.
A| thwok B| boom C| bolt

5 A ________ of cards.
A| slice B| door C| deck

6 A ________ of advice.
A| piece B| slice C| byte

7 A ________ of bananas.
A| bunch B| jar C| sack

8 A _________ of toothpaste.
A| bowl B| tube C| squeeze

9 A __________ of grapes.
A| bunch B| jar C| sack

10 A ___________ of gasoline.
A| gallon B| jar C| pint

11 A ______ of news.
A| piece B| letter C| paper

12 A ______ of butter
A| knob B| stick C| A and B

13 A ¬______ of juice.
A| bowl B| jar C| sip

14 A _____ of chocolate.
A| stick B| cake C| bar

15 A ______ of dirt.
A| roll B| heap C| big

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16 A ______ of soap.
A| pile B| bar C| stick
17 He’s making ______ of money on the stock market.
A| rolls B| ends C| piles
18 A ______ of honey.
A| pile B| jar C| bowl
19 A ______ of potato chips
A| carton B| packet C| sack
20 A ______ of birds
A| gathering B| flock C| herd
21 A ______ of cattle.
A| pile B| herd C| flock
22 A ______ of luck.
A| carton B| bar C| bit
23 A ______ of equipment.
A| piece B| machine C| device
24 A ______ of staff.
A| pax B| member C| person
25 A ______ of milk.
A| jar B| bar C| carton
26 A ______ of time.
A| period B| moment C| A and B
27 Could I have a ______ of your time?
A| period B| moment
28 I need a ______ of cheese for this mousetrap.
A| bar B| lump C| big

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Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| B 4| C 5| C 6| A 7| A 8| B 9| A 10| A 11| A 12| C 13| C 14| C 15| B

16| B 17| C 18| B 19| B 20| B 21| B 22| C 23| A 24| B 25| C 26| C 27| B 28| B

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Topic 53 Contractions
1 What is the contraction of 'cannot'?
A| cant B| cannat C| can't
2 What is the contraction of 'will not'?
A| wouldn't B| willn't C| won't
3 What is the contraction of 'she is'?
A| shese B| shes C| she's
4 What is the contraction of 'Tom is'?
A| no contraction B| Tom's C| Toms
5 What is the contraction of 'would have'?
A| woulda B| wouldo C| would've
6 What is the contraction of 'I would have...'?
A| I would've... B| I'd've... C| A or B
7 What is the contraction of 'must not'?
A| mustn't B| musn't C| musn
8 'I'd' means ____________.
A| I had B| I would C| A or B
9 'I'll' means ____________.
A| I will B| I may C| I would
10 In spoken form, 'tell them' can sound like...
A| telleth B| trellem C| tell'em

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Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| C 4| B 5| C 6| C 7| A 8| C 9| A 10| C

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Topic 54 Contractions 2

1 Which form is used mainly in spoken English?
A| Bill's B| let's C| isn't

2 Which form is only appropriate for spoken English?
A| can't B| shouldn't C| wanna

3 Which sentence is not appropriate for written English?
A| I coulda been a contender.
B| I could've been a contender.
C| I could have been a contender.

4 Which sentence contains a contracted form of 'it is'?
A| It's raining in Scotland, but sunny in France.
B| The cat licked its bum.
C| It's been a long time, sugar.

5 The contracted form of 'because' is ____________.
A| beco' B| 'cause C| bec'

6 The contracted form of 'he is' is _______________.
A| he's B| his C| A or B

7 Which sentence is NOT correct?
A| All've our friends were late. B| You shouldn't have. C| I'm going to be sick.

8 Which sentence is NOT correct?
A| It must've been some party!
B| It's another victory for the Yankees!
C| You should of seen the look on Jack's face.

9 Which sentence is NOT correct?
A| The campers weren't ready for what awaited them.
B| A company is only as good as it's employees.
C| She's been through this several time with you.

10 Who's the boss here?
A| She's. B| She is. C| A or B

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Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| A 4| A 5| B 6| A 7| A 8| C 9| B 10| B

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Topic 55 Countries and Languages
1 Which is a country?
A| English B| Anglo C| England
2 Which is a country?
A| German B| Germany C| Dutch
3 Which is a nationality?
A| China B| Korea C| Japanese
4 Which is a language?
A| Indian B| Arabic C| African
5 Which is a language?
A| Swiss B| Korean C| American
6 Which is a nationality?
A| Russia B| Belgium C| Russian
7 Which is a nationality, but not a language?
A| American B| English C| Swedish
8 Which is a nationality?
A| Brazil B| Colombian C| Peru
9 Which is a language?
A| Peruvian B| Brazilian C| Turkish
10 Which is not a language?
A| German B| Indonesian C| Iranian

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Answer Key:
1| C 2| B 3| C 4| B 5| B 6| C 7| A 8| B 9| C 10| C

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Topic 56 Countries and Languages 2
1 Jack can speak __________.
A| French B| France C| French language
2 In Brazil, people speak ____________.
A| Portuguese B| Spanish C| Brazilian
3 Russian is ______________.
A| a language B| a nationality C| A and B
4 Which sentence is wrong?
A| Juan cooks Mexican food. B| Juan speaks Mexican. C| Juan is Mexican.
5 Which is NOT a language spoken in Switzerland?
A| Swiss B| French C| German
6 In Iraq, people speak ________.
A| Iraqi B| Kurdistan C| Arabic
7 Which is a nationality AND a language?
A| Brazilian B| Swedish C| Arabic
8 Which is a 'dead' language?
A| Latin B| Greek C| Polish
9 In Pakistan, people speak __________.
A| Urdu B| Arabic C| Hoodoo
10 Which is NOT a language found in India?
A| Hindi B| Indian C| Tamil

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Answer Key:
1| A 2| A 3| C 4| B 5| A 6| C 7| B 8| A 9| A 10| B

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Topic 57 Crimes
1 A person who commits a crime is called a _________.
A| criminal B| crimeboy C| crimefighter
2 A slang word for a criminal is ____
A| crink B| crock C| crook
3 When a criminal is given a punishment, we say he is ______
A| phrased B| sentenced C| worded
4 A group of criminals is a ______
A| bunch B| gang C| team
5 If you steal something, that is _________.
A| theft B| rob C| take
6 Another word for theft is _________.
A| stealery B| robbery C| robber
7 A person who steals a wallet or purse from your pocket is a __________.
A| pocketer B| pocket picker C| pick pocket
8 A person who steals from a house is a __________.
A| hamburglar B| burglar C| burger
9 A person who enters a country with illegal items is a __________.
A| smuggler B| black market C| strider
10 If you cheat someone out of money, that is __________.
A| false B| fraud C| moneycheating

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Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| B 4| B 5| A 6| B 7| C 8| B 9| A 10| B

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Topic 58 Crimes 2
1 The job of the police is to _______ criminals
A| approve B| arrest C| arrive
2 Criminals are given punishment in a _______ of law.
A| district B| court C| station
3 The person in charge of the court is the ______
A| courter B| lawyer C| judge
4 If a court finds a person ________, they can go free.
A| irresponsible B| innocent C| guilty
5 If a court finds a person _________, they will be punished.
A| innocent B| unreliable C| guilty
6 A person who commits fraud is sometimes called a __________.
A| fraudman B| man of fraud C| con man
7 When you are first released from prison, you are __________.
A| arrested B| on the edge C| on parole
8 A person who enters a country illegally is an ___________.
A| illegal entry B| illegal immigrant C| smuggler
9 Stealing from a shop is called ____________.
A| shoptaking B| shoplifting C| shopstealing
10 Destroying other peoples' property is called ___________.
A| sandalism B| vandalism C| yandalism

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Answer Key:
1| B 2| B 3| C 4| B 5| C 6| C 7| C 8| B 9| B 10| B

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Topic 59 Culture and Arts
1 ___________ is the study of knowledge and ways of looking at the world.
A| Philosophy B| Platology C| Geology
2 A form of art that uses objects instead of paintings to express a meaning is __________.
A| portrait B| literature C| sculpture
3 A painting of a person is a ___________.
A| gallery B| canvas C| portrait
4 Art is displayed in a ____________.
A| gallery B| well C| hall
5 A person who plays music is a _________.
A| musicer B| musician C| musicist
6 An Italian style of singing is _______.
A| opera B| metal C| ballet
7 Ancient art and artefacts are displayed in a ___________.
A| hall B| museum C| concert
8 __________ is a graceful form of dance.
A| Ballet B| Jingle C| Hop
9 Good writing is referred to as ___________.
A| literate B| booklet C| literature
10 People enjoy live music at a ___________.
A| concerto B| piano C| concert

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Answer Key:
1| A 2| C 3| C 4| A 5| B 6| A 7| B 8| A 9| C 10| C

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Topic 60 Currencies of the World
1 Americans use ___________.
A| pounds B| dollars C| pesos
2 The British use _________.
A| pints B| dollars C| pounds
3 Thais use __________.
A| baht B| won C| yen
4 The Japanese use __________.
A| baht B| yen C| won
5 The Chinese use _________.
A| rupiah B| yuan C| rupees
6 Europeans use _________.
A| deutschmarks B| pesos C| euros
7 The Russians use __________.
A| rupiah B| rubles C| euros
8 Singaporeans use ___________.
A| baht B| dollars C| euros
9 Australians use __________.
A| euros B| roos C| dollars
10 Turkey uses _______.
A| euros B| roos C| lira

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Answer Key:
1| B 2| C 3| A 4| B 5| B 6| C 7| B 8| B 9| C 10| C

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Topic 61 Delexical Verbs
1 She _______ a smile.
A| made B| did C| gave
2 It's time for you to _______ a shower.
A| have B| take C| A and B
3 She _______ a generous donation to the charity.
A| made B| have C| did
4 His wife complained that he never _____ the washing up.
A| gave B| had C| did
5 We often _________ a laugh when we're together.
A| take B| do C| have
6 Jacky ________ him a punch in the face.
A| did B| gave C| took
7 Let's go out back and _______ a smoke.
A| do B| have C| put
8 ________ a look at this!
A| Have B| Take C| A and B
9 We can say, 'have a _________'.
A| drive B| homework C| shoot
10 Let's _______ a walk over the fields.
A| take B| put C| do

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Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| A 4| C 5| C 6| B 7| B 8| C 9| A 10| A

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Topic 62 Describing Causes
1 The rope broke _________ the weight on it was too heavy.
A| because B| so C| because why
2 Sally broke up with Emmet ____________ she just couldn't stand him any more.
A| because B| so C| because why
3 We were trapped inside __________ the rain
A| because of B| because C| A and B
4 The pizza tasted marvellous _____________ the fresh ingredients.
A| because of B| because C| A and B
5 The pizza tasted marvellous ____________ I had added fresh ingredients.
A| because of B| because C| A and B
6 Which is correct?
A| She was late because of the traffic. B| Because of the traffic, she was late. C| A and B
7 The immense pressure in her job is _________ the lack of cooperation from her coworkers.
A| due to B| dued to C| due
8 __________ the upturn in the economy, more people have jobs.
A| Owing to B| Owe to C| Owed to
9 ___________ the hefty price tag, we decided to delay the purchase.
A| Due to B| Because C| A and B
10 ___________ the way things turned out, you could call it a happy ending.
A| Because of B| Due to C| A and B

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Answer Key:
1| A 2| A 3| A 4| A 5| B 6| C 7| A 8| A 9| A 10| C

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Topic 63 Describing Clauses

1 Which is NOT a complete sentence?
A| When I was young, I wore a baseball cap. B| When I was young. C| I wore a baseball cap.

2 Which is NOT a complete sentence?
A| After my first child was born.
B| I gave up high cholesterol foods.
C| After my first child was born, I gave up high cholesterol foods.

3 Which is NOT a complete sentence?
A| Due to the drought. B| People were starving. C| Again, the crops failed.

4 Which is NOT a complete sentence?
A| Because the account was empty.
B| Unfortunately, the account was empty.
C| After that, the account was empty.

5 Which is NOT a complete sentence?
A| And nobody questioned his authority.
B| He always mistreated the prisoners.
C| Every time he called over a prisoner.

6 ________________________, be sure to mention the money he owes me.
A| And you see Tony Montana B| If you see Tony Montana C| You see Tony Montana

7 Which is NOT a complete sentence?
A| Because of a broken ankle.
B| So, he couldn't run.
C| Because of that, he had a broken ankle.

8 Which is NOT a complete sentence?
A| I was with her for five years.
B| I enjoyed being with her for five years.
C| Being with her for five years.

9 Which is NOT a complete sentence?
A| This is the pen that he gave to me. B| He gave it to me. C| That he gave to me.

10 Which is NOT a complete sentence?
A| During the Summer holidays and also in Winter.
B| Perhaps the Summer holidays are the best time.
C| The summer holidays were great.

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Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| A 4| A 5| C 6| B 7| A 8| C 9| C 10| A

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Topic 64 Describing Charts
1 Which sentence means the price has gone up?
A| The price of product A has run.
B| The price of product A has skyrocketed.
C| The price of product A has altituded.
2 Which sentence means the price has gone down?
A| The price of product A has dropped.
B| The price of product A has stabilised.
C| The price of product A has barely moved.
3 Which sentence means the price has stayed the same?
A| The price of product A has levelled off.
B| The price of product A has moved up.
C| The price of product A has fallen.
4 The high point of a chart is called a ________.
A| poke B| pike C| peak
5 When the price of an item moves up and down repeatedly, it is _________.
A| volatile B| infantile C| agile
6 A round chart that displays ratios is a ________ chart.
A| globe B| cookie C| pie
7 Charts are often used to show _________.
A| users B| trends C| trendations
8 A ______ chart is divided into columns.
A| wall B| bar C| bee
9 Sometimes on a chart, the year is divided into four _________.
A| quota B| quotations C| quarters
10 The chart shows a __________ increase in sales in the first quarter.
A| subsistent B| substantial C| substance

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Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| A 4| C 5| A 6| C 7| B 8| B 9| C 10| B

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Topic 65 Describing Effects
1 Smoking ___________ cancer.
A| causes to B| cause to C| causes
2 A poor diet __________ malnutrition.
A| causes B| causes to C| cause to
3 The new Government's policies may __________ me to close my business.
A| action B| force C| coerce
4 The new system will ___________ a decline in water pollution.
A| leads B| lead to C| lead
5 Your drug habit may just __________ a stay in prison one day.
A| lead to B| lead C| leads
6 Jack's attitude __________ me angry.
A| did B| made C| sent
7 The fire ___________ more than fifty deaths.
A| result B| resulted in C| resulted
8 The meeting _____________ a new economic policy.
A| resulted in B| resulted C| result
9 The uncomfortable chair _________ my back to hurt.
A| caused B| resulted in C| caused in
10 The old woman's speech ____________ a call for reforms.
A| caused by B| led to C| resulted

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Answer Key:
1| C 2| A 3| B 4| B 5| A 6| B 7| B 8| A 9| A 10| B

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Topic 66 Describing People - Physical Attributes
1 Which word means very fat?
A| presumptious B| obese C| frunctious
2 Which word means very thin?
A| skinny B| lampy C| bucky
3 A nicer word for skinny is __________.
A| slender B| weak C| long
4 A short man with a big chest is _________.
A| sucky B| stocky C| socky
5 We can describe a beautiful woman as ___________.
A| porous B| gangly C| gorgeous
6 Someone who is dressed well looks ________.
A| spiffed B| smart C| dressingly
7 Someone who is NOT dressed well looks ________.
A| bluff B| ruff C| scruffy
8 Some people have straight hair, but some have ________ hair.
A| bent B| curly C| crooked
9 Hair on the face is called a _________.
A| beard B| moust C| groom
10 Outside the office, people wear ____________ clothes.
A| formal B| impartial C| casual

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Answer Key:
1| B 2| A 3| A 4| B 5| C 6| B 7| C 8| B 9| A 10| C

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Topic 67 Describing People - Personality

1 I am always happy. I am ____________.
A| grateful B| lousy C| cheerful

2 I always want to know everything about you. I am _______.
A| noisy B| busy C| nosy

3 I talk openly. I am __________.
A| dishonest B| frank C| busy

4 I am very careful. I am _________.
A| safe B| cautious C| undangerous

5 I talk too much. I am ___________.
A| short-winded B| open-hearted C| long-winded

6 I often lose things. I am _________.
A| careful B| loseful C| forgetful

7 I have no worries. I am ___________.
A| carefree B| careless C| careful

8 I want more friends. I am ___________.
A| lonely B| lovely C| gentle

9 I am very active and cheerful. I am ____________.
A| lousy B| lovely C| lively

10 I am NOT strong or tough. I am ________.
A| well B| gentle C| strange

11 I am positive about the future. I am ______.
A| pessimistic B| optimistic

12 I am negative about the future. I am ______.
A| pessimistic B| optimistic

13 You can trust me. I am ______.
A| reliable B| articulate C| outgoing

14 I speak and express myself well. I am ______.
A| quirky B| articulate C| ambitious

15 I’m not shy at all. I am ______.
A| modest B| outgoing C| passive

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16 I get angry easily. I am ______.
A| clumsy B| bold C| hot-tempered
17 I am confident and bold. I am ______.
A| assertive B| modest C| undecided
18 I don’t like to show off. I am ______.
A| ambitious B| modest C| arrogant
19 I like to think that I am so much better than others. I am ______.
A| passive B| ambitious C| arrogant
20 I have strange habits. I am ______.
A| frank B| quirky C| reliable
21 I always knock into things and make a mess. I am ______.
A| lousy B| carefree C| clumsy
22 I set goals and work hard to achieve them. I am ______.
A| quirky B| selfish C| ambitious
23 I am carefree and a little lazy. People say that I am a ______.
A| jock B| slacker C| geek
24 I love computers and technology. People call me a ______.
A| geek B| jock C| slacker
25 I love sports. People call me a ______.
A| jock B| geek C| slacker

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Answer Key:
1| C 2| C 3| B 4| B 5| C 6| C 7| A 8| A 9| C 10| B 11| B 12| A 13| A 14| B 15| B

16| C 17| A 18| B 19| C 20| B 21| C 22| C 23| B 24| A 25| A

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Topic 68 Describing Physical Environments
1 A peaceful place is ________.
A| inserene B| serene C| sincere
2 Another word for land is ________.
A| flat B| terrain C| torrent
3 _______ terrain may include mountains.
A| Roughed B| Rugged C| Ragged
4 The city is sometimes called the __________ jungle.
A| concrete B| lemon C| plasma
5 A place far from anywhere else is ____________.
A| solated B| insulated C| isolated
6 A busy environment is __________.
A| hexed B| hectic C| flabbergasted
7 A poor area of a city is a ________.
A| community B| slum C| mansion
8 A slum is sometimes called a _________.
A| ghetto B| grotto C| grotcho
9 A place with no plants is _________.
A| barren B| starren C| warren
10 A strange place is ___________.
A| eerie B| wearie C| weary

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