ROAD TO GRAMMAR ALL 365 EXERCISES TOGETHER

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

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Topic 23 BE ABLE TO
1 I hope Josh _____ able to come to the party.
A| is B| am C| will
2 Fortunately, we were all _________ to cross the river.
A| able B| can C| could
3 He ________ not able to make it to the shops before they closed.
A| will B| was C| is
4 __________ you be able to pay for it?
A| Do B| Are C| Will
5 When the rain stops, we _________ be able to go out.
A| are B| will C| were
6 Joseph is not __________ to attend today's meeting.
A| unable B| able C| be able
7 The miners ____________ escape before the shaft collapsed.
A| were able to B| managed to C| A or B
8 ________ Ronald able to get yesterday's paper?
A| Will B| Was C| Is
9 Sorry, I am __________ to help you.
A| able B| inable C| unable
10 Doctors _____________ transplant a new brain from a chimp into his head.
A| were able B| was able C| were able to

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

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Topic 24 BE, BEEN or BEING
1 I will always _________ there for you.
A| been B| being C| be
2 Johnny has always _________ a very naughty child.
A| been B| be C| being
3 Johnny! Stop __________ silly and sit down!
A| be B| being C| been
4 I have _________ waiting for you for a long time.
A| be B| being C| been
5 The criminal will _______ caught and executed.
A| being B| be C| been
6 How have you _______ recently?
A| be B| being C| been
7 _________ a lawyer is not easy.
A| Being B| Been C| Be
8 __________ friendly to everyone you meet.
A| Been B| Being C| Be
9 It's ________ nice knowing you!
A| be B| being C| been
10 _________ old means you have plenty of aches and pains.
A| Be B| Being C| Been

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

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Topic 25 BE, BEEN or BEING 2
1 ______ a real man. Join the navy.
A| Been B| Be C| Being
2 Join the navy if you want to _____ a real man.
A| been B| be C| being
3 It's just one of the problems of __________ in love.
A| been B| being C| be
4 Little Johnny has ________ a very naughty boy.
A| being B| be C| been
5 Ever ______ in love?
A| been B| being C| be
6 _________ a man of the world, I didn't hesitate to take up her offer.
A| Been B| Being C| Be
7 Let's just ____ friends, for now.
A| been B| be C| being
8 It can't ______ true!
A| be B| being C| been
9 Which sentence is correct?
A| Jack is been silly again.
B| Being married isn't easy, pal.
C| Jack has always be there for me.
10 Which sentence is correct?
A| She will be come here at about eight.
B| She has been seen a ghost.
C| The letter has already been sent.

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

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Topic 26 BE, BEEN or BEING 3
1 It's _______ a really long time since we last had a drink together.
A| be B| been C| being
2 Will you _____ my baby?
A| being B| been C| be
3 Will it _____ okay if I bring a friend to the party?
A| be B| being C| been
4 Jack loves _______ seen at all the best hangouts.
A| been B| being C| be
5 ________ five minutes late cost Bob the interview.
A| Been B| Being C| Be
6 ______ a gentleman. Open the door for the lady.
A| Be B| Being C| Been
7 We have all _______ given three months' notice.
A| be B| been C| being
8 If you need me, I'll _______ in Finnegan's Bar.
A| being B| been C| be
9 Which sentence is correct?
A| We have being done the wrong thing.
B| Jack is being late again.
C| Come August, I'll have been here for ten years.
10 Which sentence is correct?
A| We'll be have a barbeque at the weekend.
B| Being young to go to school.
C| We'll be having a barbeque at the weekend.

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

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Topic 27 BE USED TO
1 If I am used to hot weather, that means I _____________.
A| love hot weather
B| once lived in a hot country
C| am comfortable and familiar with hot weather
2 If I am used to spicy food, that means ___________.
A| I eat it every day.
B| spicy food is no problem for me.
C| I ate it a lot in the past, but not now.
3 I am used to _________ spicy dishes.
A| eating B| eat C| ate
4 Jack is used to __________ a motorbike.
A| riding B| ride C| ridden
5 George is used to __________ a high salary.
A| gotten B| getting C| get
6 Sam _________ living alone.
A| is used to B| used to C| will used to
7 After you spend a year in the outback, you _____________ nature in all its glory.
A| used to B| will be used to C| are used to
8 When I was a kid, I _________________ getting bullied.
A| am used to B| used to C| was used to
9 She is quite rude, but I _____________ her by now.
A| was used to B| will be used to C| am used to
10 What is the correct structure?
A| be used to verb(ing) B| be used to noun C| A and B

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

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Topic 28 Be verb
1 I think I am going to ________ sick
A| be B| being C| been
2 She has ________ around for a long time.
A| be B| been C| being
3 ________ in love is never easy.
A| Be B| Been C| Being
4 Be all that you can _____.
A| been B| be C| being
5 We always use the 'be' verb _____________.
A| in future forms B| in the past tense C| with the passive voice
6 Which sentence is passive?
A| She has been bitten by a wolf. B| She has been here before. C| She has been ill.
7 Which sentence is passive?
A| Mark is being interrogated. B| Mark is being sick. C| Mark is being naughty.
8 _______ there, done that.
A| Being B| Be C| Been
9 Which sentence is correct?
A| I was angry with him. B| I was asked him a question C| I was wish he was not here.
10 Which sentence is correct?
A| We will be go in just a minute.
B| We should be go in just a minute.
C| Jack will be here in just a minute.

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

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Topic 29 BECAUSE or BECAUSE OF

1 We left early _____________ the rain.
A| because B| because of

2 We left early __________ it was raining.
A| because of B| because

3 The plane crashed __________ an engine malfunction.
A| because of B| because

4 The plane crashed __________ there was an engine malfunction.
A| because of B| because

5 He went bankrupt __________ the stock market crashed.
A| because B| because of

6 He went bankrupt _________ the stock market crash.
A| because B| because of

7 ___________ his position, he gets a company car.
A| Because B| Because of

8 ___________ he has a senior position, he gets a company car.
A| Because B| Because of

9 She thinks he's cute ___________ he looks like Brad Pitt.
A| because of B| because

10 She just likes him ___________ his looks.
A| because B| because of

11 These buildings can withstand an earthquake ___________ the way they are constructed.
A| because of B| because

12 ___________ they are built so well, they can withstand an earthquake.
A| Because B| Because of

13 ___________ health issues, Joe couldn’t be a pilot.
A| Because B| Because of

14 Joe couldn’t be a pilot ___________ he had some health issues.
A| because B| because of

15 We decided against holding the event this year ___________ the poor turnout at last year’s
event.

A| because of B| because

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16 ___________ the poor turnout at last year’s event, we decided against holding it again this year.
A| Because of B| Because
17 We’d better get going ___________ the show will be starting soon.
A| because of B| because
18 Most people like the car ___________ its stylish design.
A| because B| because of
19 ___________ his father’s influence, he found it easy to get a good job.
A| Because B| Because of
20 Why didn’t I buy the collector’s edition? ___________ the price.
A| Because of B| Because
21 ___________ my brother was listening, I had to be careful about what I said.
A| Because of B| Because
22 I had to be careful about what I said ___________ my brother.
A| because B| because of
23 My husband loves this dish ___________ the cheesy taste.
A| because of B| because
24 ___________ the appearance of the star, a large turnout is expected.
A| Due to B| Due
25 The shop will be closed tomorrow ___________ the Labor Day holiday.
A| due to B| due

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

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

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Topic 30 British and American Spelling
1 What is the British spelling of center?
A| cennter B| centre C| cenner
2 What is the British spelling of color?
A| coulor B| colour C| collor
3 What is the British spelling of realize?
A| realise B| raelize C| raelise
4 What is the British spelling of tire?
A| trye B| toire C| tyre
5 What is the British spelling of labor?
A| labour B| laber C| laubor
6 What is the American spelling of humour?
A| humur B| humor C| hamour
7 What is the American spelling of defence?
A| deefence B| deefense C| defense
8 What is the American spelling of analyse?
A| analyze B| anialyse C| anlyse
9 What is the American spelling of dialogue?
A| dialoge B| diloag C| dialog
10 What is the American spelling of traveller?
A| travveler B| travveller? C| traveler

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

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Topic 31 British and American Vocabulary
1 What is the British word for elevator?
A| lifter B| vator C| lift
2 What is the British word for gasoline?
A| gas B| petro C| petrol
3 What is the British word for french fries?
A| crisps B| freedom fries C| chips
4 What is the British word for highway?
A| myway B| freeway C| motorway
5 What is the British word for pants?
A| trousers B| knickerbockers C| panties
6 What is the American word for city centre?
A| downtown B| uptown C| out of town
7 What is the American word for flatmate?
A| housie B| roommate C| roombo
8 What is the American word for crisps?
A| chips B| fries C| taters
9 'Bloody' is a mild curse in____________.
A| American English B| British English C| A or B
10 What is the American word for bum?
A| batty B| bat C| butt

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

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Topic 32 Business Expressions
1 To start a speech, you say _____________.
A| Gentlemens and ladies... B| Lady and gentlemen... C| Ladies and gentlemen...
2 A note sent to someone in your office is a ____.
A| letter B| memo C| omen
3 Your job title is known as your ____________.
A| design B| designation C| designer
4 To pass work on to another person is to __________.
A| remark B| empower C| delegate
5 An office person is an _____________.
A| executive B| execute C| execution
6 To get a job, you need to apply with your ___________.
A| resume B| boss C| memo
7 The person controlling a meeting is the ___________.
A| chairperson B| cheerleader C| tealady
8 When someone loses their job, they are _________.
A| fired B| flashed C| flushed
9 Office culture is sometimes called __________ culture.
A| empowerment B| corporate C| executive
10 People meet at a ___________ to discuss topics related to their job.
A| negotiation B| confidence C| conference

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

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Topic 33 Business Letter Expressions
1 I look _________ to hearing from you.
A| after B| forward C| back
2 I look forward to _________ from you.
A| hear B| heard C| hearing
3 RE: means ____________.
A| rigour B| read the following C| regarding
4 Please _______ me know your decision.
A| give B| make C| let
5 Please return the form to me _______________.
A| soonest possible B| soonest C| as soon as possible
6 Which opening is best?
A| Thank you for your letter of 10 July, 2005.
B| Referable to your last letter.
C| Refer to your letter dated 10th July 2006.
7 Which phrase is more natural?
A| I hereby attach... B| I am attaching... C| Attached with this document please find...
8 If you don't know the person's name, you can write __________.
A| Dear George, B| Dear Sir or Madam, C| Dear Sirs,
9 Which phrase indicates bad news?
A| We inform you to regret...
B| We regret to inform you...
C| We feel terrible to inform you...
10 In general, business writing is becoming ____________.
A| more formal B| less likely C| less formal

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

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Topic 34 CAN and COULD

1 We can all _______ both English and French.
A| spoke B| speak C| speaking

2 Until they changed the law, tourists could _______ here without a visa.
A| come B| coming C| came

3 In the old days, you _______ to the island by boat.
A| can traveled B| could traveled C| could travel

4 I ________ see clearly now that the rain is gone.
A| can B| could C| A or B

5 Maria _________ type faster than Beth.
A| can B| could C| A or B

6 I _________ do two hundred sit-ups when I was in the army.
A| could B| can C| A or B

7 ________ you give me a hand with this report?
A| Can B| Could C| A or B

8 I wonder if you _________ tell me the way to the bank.
A| could B| can C| A or B

9 _________ you chop the onions for me?
A| Can B| Could C| A or B

10 I'm not very musical, but I ______ play a few songs on the piano.
A| can B| could C| A or B

11 What _______ you see when you were at the mountaintop?
A| could B| can C| A or B

12 I didn't like to hurt her feelings, but what _________ I say?
A| can B| could C| A or B

13 Cats ________ climb trees, but getting back down is sometimes a problem.
A| could B| can C| A or B

14 The ancient Egyptians _______ predict the motion of the planets.
A| can B| could C| A or B

15 Is your car in good shape? The road to Newton _______ be quite rough.
A| could B| can C| A or B

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16 I hope that people _______ appreciate that we put a lot of work into this event.
A| could B| can C| A or B
17 _______ you give me a hand lifting these boxes?
A| Can B| Could C| A or B
18 _______ you see the mountains from your balcony?
A| Could B| Can C| A or B
19 Back in the day, I _______ run 100 meters in under fifteen seconds.
A| can B| could C| A or B
20 _______ you get good TV reception in your last apartment?
A| Could B| Can C| A or B
21 _______ you come to the meeting tomorrow, please?
A| Can B| Could C| A or B
22 _______ someone answer the door, please?
A| Can B| Could C| A or B
23 I’ve put the video on YouTube. Now everyone _______ see it.
A| could B| can C| A or B
24 The authorities placed the statue in the town square so that everyone _______ see it.
A| can B| could C| A or B
25 I can juggle and speak French. What _______ you do?
A| can B| could C| A or B

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

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

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Topic 35 Cause and Effect
1 Drinking alcohol _________ liver problems.
A| is caused by B| causes C| are cause
2 Some liver problems ___________ alcohol.
A| cause by B| cause C| are caused by
3 A high birth rate _________ overpopulation.
A| leads to B| lead to C| are lead to
4 ________ the rain, the open-air concert was postponed.
A| Due B| Due to C| Because
5 The project was delayed ___________ a late delivery of goods.
A| because B| due of C| because of
6 _________ it was too costly to order from overseas, we developed our own.
A| Since B| Due C| Around
7 ________ it was too costly to order from overseas, we developed our own.
A| But B| As C| And
8 George declared war on another country. _________, many died.
A| In the result B| As a result C| For the result
9 ___________ of the war, the dictator was imprisoned.
A| Result B| Resulting C| As a result
10 He lost his job. ____________, he could not cover his rent.
A| Consequently B| Consequence C| As consequent

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

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Topic 36 Changes

1 The world is a __________ place now.
A| different B| difference C| diffident

2 Two years ago, the economy was bleak, but now it has ___________.
A| covered B| decovered C| recovered

3 A lot of changes are taking _________.
A| up B| on C| place

4 If the situation continues to ___________, the police will be called in.
A| worse B| turn down C| worsen

5 Things are getting better. Things are looking ______.
A| over B| up C| out

6 Michael used plastic surgery to ____________ his appearance.
A| repair B| appear C| transform

7 Sean has changed his life for the better. He has turned a new _________.
A| pager B| life C| leaf

8 Over the past thirty years, China has been going through a period of ___________.
A| modernity B| modern C| modernisation

9 She didn't use to be so beautiful. She has really _____________.
A| flowered up B| blossomed C| bloomingdaled

10 Radical change in government is called _________.
A| deform B| formation C| reform

11 Stephen has ______ a lot.
A| changed B| change C| changing

12 We have ______ our customer service
A| improving B| improved C| improve

13 I ______ a waiter, but now I work in a bank
A| used to B| used to be C| use to be

14 Things have become more expensive ______ I was young.
A| when B| compared to C| since

15 Things have become more expensive ______ when I was young.
A| since B| compared to C| compare to

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16 I have ______ the settings on the machine
A| halted B| altered C| faltered
17 You need to ______ your watch. It’s showing the wrong time.
A| adjust B| just C| adjoin
18 There was a mistake in the report, so I ______ it.
A| improved B| returned C| amended
19 Wow! Your daughter has really ______ since the last time I saw her.
A| grown B| grew C| grow
20 Fortunately, the national deficit has ______
A| shrunk B| grown C| sidelined
21 Frank is eighteen now and he’s much more ______.
A| ancient B| mature C| immature
22 Wow, Yvonne, you’ve really ______ a lot of weight.
A| lost B| loss C| lose
23 Beth is looking a bit plump. I think she’s ______ weight.
A| gotten B| gained C| grown
24 Many scientists and environmentalists are worried about ______ change.
A| heat B| climate C| weather
25 Laura has ______ her hair. It’s blue, now!
A| died B| tied C| dyed

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

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

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Topic 37 Colors
1 Deep red is called _______.
A| maroon B| azure C| silver
2 Greenish-blue is _________.
A| turquoise B| purple C| maroon
3 The colour for third place is __________.
A| bronze B| purple C| copper
4 Dark blue is called _________.
A| indigo B| bronze C| turquoise
5 One shade of purple is called _________.
A| lavender B| maroon C| calendar
6 A pinkish red colour is _________.
A| rose B| serpentine C| indigo
7 Skin colour is called _________.
A| tan B| serpentine C| beige
8 Greyish-white is ___________.
A| neige B| leige C| beige
9 A shade of green is __________.
A| navy B| rose C| lime
10 One shade of purple is called ___________.
A| limmy B| violet C| marron

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

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Topic 38 Color Idioms

1 When you feel sad, you feel ________.
A| pink B| blue C| red

2 To catch someone in the middle of a crime is to catch them _______-handed.
A| blue B| pink C| red

3 Communists are sometimes called ________.
A| yellows B| blues C| reds

4 Someone who cares for the environment is ___________.
A| blue B| black C| green

5 A very sad day is a ________ day.
A| black B| green C| white

6 A lie told for a good reason is a _________ lie.
A| blue B| white C| black

7 If a company loses money, it is in the ________.
A| blue B| red C| black

8 Illegal goods are sold on the _________market.
A| blue B| red C| black

9 Someone who is inexperienced is _________.
A| red B| green C| blue

10 To ban someone is to __________ them.
A| greenlist B| whitelist C| blacklist

11 A ______ collar worker works in an office.
A| blue B| red C| white

12 A ______ collar worker works in a factory.
A| white B| red C| blue

13 The boss gave us the ______ light to go ahead with the project.
A| green B| red C| orange

14 The news came out of the ______ - nobody had expected it.
A| red B| gray C| blue

15 Once he knew my secret, he tried to ______ me.
A| blackmail B| redmail C| whitemail

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16 This company is losing money. It’s in the ______.
A| black B| orange C| red
17 He’s pretty stingy, but once in a ______ moon, he will offer to buy me lunch.
A| white B| red C| blue
18 There was a ______. The whole city was without electricity.
A| blackup B| blackoff C| blackout
19 You promised me a deal, but I want to see it in ______ - I need a contract.
A| black and white B| red and blue C| green and yellow
20 Hiyaki managed to pass the exam with flying ______.
A| colors B| greens C| blues
21 I was ______ with envy when I saw his new Porsche.
A| purple B| green C| red
22 Uncle Roger has been the ______ sheep of family ever since he spent time in prison.
A| white B| gray C| black
23 You can shout until you’re ______ in the face, but I’m not going to change my mind.
A| white B| blue C| black
24 I’m not sure if this is legal or not – it’s a ______ area of the law.
A| white B| black C| gray
25 He seemed nice, but he showed his true ______ when he refused to help us.
A| blues B| colors C| greens

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

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

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Topic 39 Comma Usage

1 Which is correct?
A| We bought shoes, socks, and a scarf.
B| We bought shoes socks and a scarf.
C| We bought shoes, socks and a scarf.

2 Which is correct?
A| Mary bought a ticket but, Mark refused to go.
B| Mary bought a ticket, but Mark refused to go.
C| Mary bought a ticket but Mark refused to go.

3 Which is correct?
A| James bought a house that is sure to rise in value.
B| James bought a house, that is sure to rise in value.
C| A or B

4 Which is correct?
A| Sheila took the long way round which, is why she was late.
B| Sheila took the long way round which is why she was late.
C| Sheila took the long way round, which is why she was late.

5 Which is correct?
A| John Jacobs, who is the manager, speaks highly of you.
B| John Jacobs who is the manager, speaks highly of you.
C| John Jacobs, who is the manager speaks highly of you.

6 Which is correct?
A| We live in Bogota, Colombia.
B| We live in Colombia, Bogota.
C| We live in Bogota Colombia.

7 Which is correct?
A| It's always cold in Juno, Alaska.
B| It's always cold in Juno Alaska.
C| It's always cold in Alaska, Juno.

8 Which is correct?
A| Because of the rain we stayed, home.
B| Because, of the rain we stayed home.
C| Because of the rain, we stayed home.

9 Which is correct?
A| Sammy, our lab assistant is quite a nerd.
B| Sammy, our lab assistant, is quite a nerd.
C| Sammy, our lab assistant is, quite a nerd.

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10 Which is correct?
A| In Italy, everyone is fashion-conscious.
B| In Italy, everyone, is fashion-conscious.
C| In Italy everyone is fashion-conscious.

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

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Topic 40 Compound Nouns
1 Put on your _________ before you go out.
A| rainman B| bathcoat C| raincoat
2 Which is a real word?
A| gunman B| knifebasket C| cuptable
3 Which is a real word?
A| cupboard B| cupdesk C| cupcabinet
4 Which is NOT a real word?
A| drivercar B| screwdriver C| headcase
5 Which is NOT a real word?
A| clothesboard B| whiteboard C| keyboard
6 Let's go outside, kids! It's _________!
A| playtime B| playingtime C| playstime
7 Which is NOT a real word?
A| chairman B| chairgirl C| chairperson
8 A man who serves drinks is a _________.
A| barman B| barpeep C| drinkman
9 Which is NOT a real word?
A| horseplay B| seahorse C| horsewagon
10 Which is a real word?
A| racehorse B| bighorse C| ponyhorse

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

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Topic 41 Commonly confused words
1 We used a crane to __________ the cement blocks.
A| rise B| raise C| rose
2 Everyone attended the conference ____________ Jenny.
A| exceed B| except C| accept
3 Can you __________ me your car for a few days?
A| loaned B| borrow C| lend
4 I'm not sure how this will ____________ our budget.
A| refect B| affect C| effect
5 Susan is desperately seeking some good ____________.
A| advize B| advice C| advise
6 Thomas Edison ___________ the light bulb.
A| discovered B| invented C| entwined
7 I feel so ___________ today.
A| bored B| boresome C| boring
8 Have I told you _________ that I love you?
A| lately B| later C| late
9 There is no _____________ between the two objects.
A| difference B| differ C| different
10 Could you get me some _______________ from the store?
A| stations B| stationery C| stationary

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

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Topic 42 Commonly confused words 2
1 I worked so _________ all day today.
A| hard B| hardly C| harder
2 I can answer any _________ that you may have.
A| inquiries B| enquiries C| A or B
3 Katy works in the __________ department.
A| personnel B| personal C| persons
4 We will ________ that the package gets to you on time.
A| ensure B| assure C| insure
5 Nothing could be ________ from the truth.
A| further B| farther C| A or B
6 _______ your books on the table over there.
A| Lay B| Lie C| A or B
7 Cholera is still a __________ disease in some parts of the world.
A| common B| popular C| famous
8 You should always stick to your __________.
A| principals B| pencils C| principles
9 Camels live in the __________.
A| desert B| dessert C| deesert
10 Make sure you are dressed __________ for the annual dinner.
A| formally B| formerly C| firmly

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

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Topic 43 Commonly confused words 3
1 It's the _______ of July!
A| forth B| firth C| fourth
2 I read the _________ book in under two hours.
A| almost B| entire C| total
3 Put some ________ on, and let's go!
A| clothes B| cloths C| rags
4 Frank loves ________ and quiet.
A| pice B| peace C| piece
5 We __________ a gas station twenty minutes ago.
A| passover B| passed C| past
6 Where did you _________ your wallet?
A| loose B| liaise C| lose
7 ___________ that gorgeous chick over there?
A| Who B| Whose C| Who's
8 It's ________ to see that Bill is filthy rich.
A| plan B| plain C| plane
9 Take a deep _________.
A| breat B| breath C| breathe
10 A nice relaxing __________ is always soothing.
A| bath B| bathe C| bat

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

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Topic 44 Commonly misspelled words
1 The opposite of perpendicular is __________.
A| paralell B| parallel C| paralel
2 Another word for 'so' is ___________.
A| therefor B| therfor C| therefore
3 The day after Tuesday is _____________.
A| Wensday B| Wednesday C| Wendsday
4 The noun of argue is _____________.
A| arguement B| agreement C| argument
5 Check the date on the ____________.
A| calandar B| calendar C| calender
6 How good is your _______________?
A| grammar B| grammer C| gremmar
7 Which is correct?
A| recieve B| riecieve C| receive
8 Which is correct?
A| believe B| beleive C| beilive
9 Do you often _____________ words?
A| misspell B| mispell C| mis-spell
10 Another word for hobby is ___________.
A| passedtime B| pastime C| passtime

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

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