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1
The The ECL ECL will will STAR START T at at 074 0745. 5.
end
conclude
begin
wind up
2
Don't SH SHOUT.
run
yell
whisper
shoot
3
Let' Let's s TAL TALK K thi this s OVER OVER tomo tomorr rrow ow..
rewrite it
veto it
discuss it
think about it
4
What What is the the opp oppos osit ite e of of TIG TIGHT HT? ?
young
cheap
long
loose
5
He INJU INJURE RED D his his left left ankl ankle. e.
cured
hurt
repaired
x-rayed
6
Which Which of these these would would not not be a good good bevera beverage ge for for breakf breakfast ast? ?
orange juice
milk
coffee
gasoline
7
I hope hope you you have have the OPPORT OPPORTUNI UNITY TY to to visit visit the Alamo Alamo..
time
chance
money
transportation
8
I am PLE PLEAS ASED ED wit with h the the resu result lts s of the the test test..
happy
uninformed
unhappy
angry
9
If he he broke broke his THUMB, THUMB, where where does does he feel feel the most most pain? pain?
his foot
his head
his toe
his hand
10 What What color color are the DRAPE DRAPES S in your your room? room?
rugs
walls
carpets
curtains
11 The drill drill sergea sergeant nt is very very angr angry. y. He is _____. _____.
upset
happy
handsome
intelligent
12 The chil childre dren n are going going to sleep sleep on on the COUCH. COUCH.
sofa
floor
table
rocker
13 This This room room is FILT FILTHY HY..
dirty
big
blunt
mild
14 The fog was DENSE DENSE at the airpor airport. t.
light
bleak
dusky
thick
15 Which Which kind kind of dess dessert ert did he CHOO CHOOSE? SE?
pick on
pick out
pick up
pick off
16 He spea speaks ks too too RAPID RAPIDLY LY for for us to take take notes notes..
slowly
evenly
quickly
hardly
first
next
current
last
18 A device device for for circul circulati ating ng air to to cool cool a room is is _______ _______..
a thermometer
a book
a fan
a knife
19 The opposi opposite te of "never "never"" is is ____ _____. _.
often
sometimes
frequently
always
20 I found found some some CASH CASH lying lying on on the the table table..
bills
food
homework
money
17
Yes, this will be your FINAL book before you transfer to Specialized.
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21 You HAVE HAVE TO increas increase e your your ECL score by at least 6 points points r else!
must
should
ought to
may
22 The opposi opposite te of of "diff "difficu icult" lt" is ____ ______. __.
ugly
easy
hard
pleasant
23 Yoko Yoko Ono Ono has has a very very UNUS UNUSUAL UAL voice. voice.
strange
common
ordinary
everyday
24 We rea realllly y OUGH OUGHT T TO go hom home e now. now.
should
will
might
must
25 My fathe fatherr was ANGR ANGRY Y when when I told him him I wrecke wrecked d the car. car.
mad
happy
pleased
content
26 Because Because of the heavy heavy rain, rain, we we will will have to CANCEL CANCEL the parade. parade.
call off
put off
delay
postpone
27 His His vis visio ion n was was BLUR BLURRY RY..
clear
sharp
well-focused
not clear
28 The RUNWAY RUNWAY has been cleared cleared of snow snow..
landing strip
jogging path
access road
throughway
29 Is there there really a LINK LINK between between smoking smoking and and lung lung cancer? cancer?
cure
connection
study
funding
30 I mopped mopped up the the spille spilled d milk milk with with an an old old RAG. RAG.
worn piece of cloth
costly bolt of fabric
exquisite piece of lace
yards of imported silk
31 The RUNWAY RUNWAY has been cleared cleared of snow snow..
landing strip
jogging path
access road
throughway
32 Wher Where e is my SHA SHARE RE of the the cak cake? e?
icing
fork
money
portion
33 We will will BEGI BEGIN N at at 070 0700. 0.
stop
start
end
cease
34 That That hors horse e is FAST FAST..
quick
slow
ugly
hungry
35 Who Who is is you yourr USU USUAL AL teac teache her? r?
rare
regular
infrequent
temporary
36 I INJU INJURE RED D myse myself lf yes yeste terd rday ay..
hurt
congratulated
dressed
laughed at
37 We foun found d a FLAW FLAW in the the struc structur tural al desi design. gn.
insect
error
tool
change
38 If he suffered suffered a SKULL SKULL injury, injury, where where is is the heaviest heaviest damage? damage?
the head
the foot
the wrist
the knee
39 I am am ST STARVING.
hungry
bored
lonely
angry
40 How can can you you ACCOUN ACCOUNT T FOR his his low low test test scores scores? ?
endure
compete with
stand
explain
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41 Why is Joe LAME? He________
injured his ankle.
poked out his eye.
chipped his front teeth.
hurt his fingers.
42 The Captain is standing at the BOW of the ship.
rear
aft
galley
front end
43 It is RISKY to do that.
safe
wise
proper
dangerous
44 We have AMPLE supplies for the next few months.
more than enough
no
only a small amount
an insufficient amount
45 The milk tastes SOUR.
unpleasant
delicious
sweet
good was stabbed with a knife. means of transportation
46 He DROWNED. He _______
died in water.
fell off a mountain.
died in the dry desert.
47 What is the main CROP of your country?
tourist site
agricultural product
city
48 Don't STARE AT him like that.
talk to
play with
look at
touch
49 The police found a white POWDER in his suitcase.
fine dust
animal
thick liquid
shoe polish
50 The villagers had to FLEE their homes.
clean
repair
protect
escape from
51 The road is STEEP.
greatly inclined
much too narrow
very wide
extremely bumpy
52 I'm not DEAF.
unable to hear
young and immature
helpless
ignorant
53 His WAGES are not very high right now.
hopes
expenses
salary
duties
54 What would you use to SWEEP the floor?
a faucet
a brake
a coil
a broom
55 I need to buy some new SLACKS.
socks
trousers
shirts
glasses
56 Joe CATCHES ON really fast, doesn't he?
receives the ball
disagrees with you
learns things
forgets important details
57 I do not like RAW turnips.
rare
big
uncooked
stale
58 I RAN INTO an old friend of mine at Ingram Mall.
hit with my car
took a picture of
met by chance
ignored completely
59 I RARELY go to movies during the weekend.
seldom
usually
from time to time
often
60 If you DOUBLE THE RADIUS of a circle, you get the _______.
circumference
curve
tangent
diameter
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61 I want you to THINK OVER that job offer before you say "no."
refuse
forget
accept
consider
62 This sandpaper is very COARSE.
smooth
expensive
common
rough
63 Which of these best describes TIN?
tasty
useless
metallic
gaseous
64 The SCENERY in Northern California is beautiful.
natural views
theaters
sporting arenas
shopping centers
65 What is the usual color of most MUSTARD?
white
red
blue
yellow
66 He is old, YET he is healthy.
but
and
so
for
67 He REJECTED my offer.
accepted
refused
repeated
approved of
68 I'm very FOND OF chocolate ice cream. I ______.
don't like it
love it
can't afford it
can't stand it
69 Which of these is not an animal?
a deer
a rabbit
a wrench
a bear
70 What does water do a 212 degrees Fahrenheit?
It thaws.
It freezes.
It boils.
It condenses.
71 The Green Team DEFEATED the Orange Team.
won
lost
beat
surrendered to
72 The policeman CAUTIONED him about speeding.
ticketed
warned
arrested
handcuffed
We reached the SUMMIT of the mountain after 9 hours of 73 climbing.
base
peak
side
foothills
74 There was a big CROWD at the restaurant last night.
fire
riot
group of people
meal
75 Pvt. Jones has to report to the Captain PROMPTLY.
right away
whenever he wants to
eventually
as late as he wants to
76 Report to the supervisor PROMPTLY.
right away
when you feel like it
eventually
as late as you like
77 Have you ever been stationed ABROAD?
overseas
near here
near your hometown
right here
78 HOLD the lever tightly.
warn
persuade
avoid
grip
79 We can always RELY ON Bob to help us.
count on
cross off
carry on
check on
80 You should REVIEW this vocabulary list before we take the test.
do over
go over
be over
send over
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Question The police are INVESTIGATING the murder of my neighbor 's nephew.
looking up
looking over
looking across
looking into
throw off
throw up
throw over
throw away
think up
bring up
get across
run into
84 The unit was unable to ACCOMPLISH the mission as ordered.
carry in
carry back
carry on
carry out
85 Which of the following creatures can hop?
a frog
a snake
a shark
a hummingbird
86 Which of the following is not a tool?
a saw
a screwdriver
a rooster
a lug wrench
87 He look DEPRESSED today.
happy
pleased
delighted
unhappy
88 The teacher is QUITE angry with you for chewing gum in class.
not
a little bit
very
never
89 If I have no friends, I am probably _____ at times.
lonely
thirsty
happy
full
90 There is a killer wasp right ABOVE your head!
under
below
beneath
over
91 I RARELY watch soccer games on Channel 17.
never
seldom
always
frequently
92 Can you MAKE UP a good story about foxes and wolves?
attempt
forget
read
create
93 Joe lost his WALLET.
satchel
billfold
purse
briefcase
94 He is ELDERLY. His age is around _____.
20
30
40
70
95 The weather was very MILD throughout our entire vacation.
violent
moderate
severe
hot
96 His room is FILTHY.
messy
clean
large
spacious
97 If the food is rotten, what should you probably do to it?
Eat it.
Serve it.
Save it.
Throw it out.
his foot
his chest
his hand
his ankles
99 Can you PERSUADE the Supervisor to let us go home early?
convince
caution
guarantee
anchor
Can a normal person EXIST ON just $200 per month in San 100 Antonio?
insist on
live on
depend on
keep on
82 Please DISCARD all these old magazines. 83
98
I wish you wouldn't MENTION the subject of AIDS in the classroom.
If he broke several ribs, where does he probably feel the most pain?
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101 Is the material FLAMMABLE?
No, it is _____.
inflammable
deflammable
nonflammable
unflammable
102 His starting SALARY was quite impressive.
wages
time
tasks
location
103 He PUNCHED my ticket.
made a hole in
ripped up
ignored
stole
104 He SLAMMED the door.
He closed it gently.
He shut it forcibly.
He opened it quickly.
He opened it slowly.
The soldiers were FULLY briefed before they went on their 105 mission.
partially
scarcely
inadequately
completely
106 He MESSED UP his speech by forgetting his second point.
ended
ruined
improved
lengthened
107 I'm going to LEASE that 1996 red Firebird convertible.
rent
purchase
sell
lend
108 Children should not play near the dump with BARE feet.
naked
unwashed
healthy
two
109 The Colonel's orders were rather VAGUE, weren't they?
precis3e
terse
unclear
succinct
110 The boss's orders were rather VAGUE, weren't they?
precise
terse
unclear
succinct
111 Is there really a LINK between smoking and lung cancer?
cure
connection
study
funding
112 I ate a _________ for dessert.
stone
pear
sandal
billfold
113 I hope you will PARDON me.
ignore
eliminate
forgive
enrage
114 COMBINE all the ingredients in a big bowl.
separate
mix
encourage
frown
115 His family is not rich. In fact, they are very _________.
wealthy
scattered
poor
bored
116 Don't try to SCARE your mother with that dead snake.
frighten
clutch
deny
mark
117 Where are your molars located?
in your hand
in your mouth
in your brain
in your blood
118 He is very RUDE.
impolite
honest
kind
considerate
119 There was a BLIZZARD last night.
light shower
heavy snowstorm
raging flood
mild breeze
120 You must keep the AISLE clear.
surface
walkway
sofa
fence
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121 Congress is going to TRIM the budget.
cut
increase
authorize
approve
122 I brought you a BUNDLE of newspapers.
package
lane
tub
dent
123 What are the TRAITS of a good leader?
requirements
characteristics
backgrounds
potential rewards
124 His behavior has been rather ERRATIC lately.
polite
interesting
irregular
frightening
125 Where is your SHIN?
near the mouth
on the leg
near the backbone
among the ribs
126 There was a SURGE in student enrollment.
rapid increase
quick decrease
slight change
steady falling
127 Don't eat the apple CORE.
peel
stem
leaf
center
128 Where are your KNUCKLES located?
in your fingers
in your ears
in your eyes
in your lungs
129 The pirates buried their LOOT.
dead comrades
weapons
treasure
food supply
130 The floor is covered with SPLINTERS.
water
dead flowers
spilled food
small pieces of wood
131 My brother is very STINGY.
tall
smart
not generous
handsome
132 That kind of problem really ANNOYS me.
bothers
pleases
interests
entertains
133 Don't GRIPE so much.
eat
complain
drink
buy things pend money
134 His parents FORBID him to smoke or drive yet. They _____ it.
allow him to do
encourage him to do
prohibit him from doing
let him do
135 This liquid is INFLAMMABLE. It _______.
will not burn.
is potable.
is costly.
will burn.
136 We SPOTTED the enemy sniper at a sixteenth-floor window.
detected
drew
shot
sent
137 He FIBBED when he said he had done his homework.
laughed
stuttered
cried
lied
138 If one car bumps into another one, it will leave _____.
a dent
a lap
a shield
a tray
139 I SENT FOR Mariah Carey's new CD.
loaned out
borrowed
ordered by mail
threw out
140 The entire meal, including drinks and tip, AMOUNTED TO $512.
chipped in
came to
got on with
took after
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141 Which of the following can HOVER?
a train
a taxi
a missile
a helicopter
142 I DROPPED OFF during the history lecture.
fell out of a chair
died
let something fall
fell asleep
turn down
turn into
turn over
turn on
144 My kids are always QUARRELING.
playing politely
arguing with each other
exploring the yard
studying in their rooms
145 I cannot ACCEPT any additional duties at this time.
take on
get across
bring back
stand by
146 What color should a RIPE STRAWBERRY be?
white
light green
red
black
147 He TUMBLED down the stairs.
walked
ran
fell
hiked
148 He CREATED an interesting game for his students to play.
thought up
tried on
called for
looked up
149 We always STORE our sweaters and coats during the summer.
take off
put away
throw out
keep on
150 There was a TRACE of gunpowder on his finger.
a huge amount
smell
a tiny amount
a lot
151 The police found a corpse behind the Rialto Theater.
killer
dead person
military person
vehicle
152 The taxi made an ABRUPT stop.
sudden, unexpected
slow, steady
calm, easy
long, comfortable
153 My brother WRECKED his car.
destroyed
sold
repainted
loaned
154 That's the way the cookie CRUMBLES.
falls into pieces
rises as it bakes
has a good flavor
increases in price
155 The gym is located BEYOND the post office.
on this side of
on the farther side of
beneath
too far from
156 Your TASK is to alphabetize all of these files.
desire
method
reason
job
157 I cannot STRESS how important vocabulary is on the ECL test.
understand
explain
emphasize
agree
158 The movie was TERRIBLY GOOD.
I disliked the movie.
I loathed the movie.
I thought it was awful.
I liked it a lot.
159 The score was TIED at the end of regulation time.
lopsided
undetermined
even
inconsequential
160 He FLUNKED the test.
wrote
passed
corrected
failed
143
He will TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF his business to his oldest son next month.
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161 Why did Lt. Smith wear GOGGLES?
to stay warm
to protect his eyes
to hold his pants up
to appear taller
the liver
the kidney
the brain
the heart
163 An octopus is so-named because it has eight _____.
tentacles
eyes
ribs
mouths
164 Video cameras are used in many stores to ______ shoplifting.
deter
detour
defer
demure
165 We will HANDLE tag questions next week.
deal with
get over
guard against
do over
166 Which of these would you not want to eat?
a duck
a cherry
a gauge
a turnip
We need sunshine.
We need rain.
We need wind.
We need dust.
168 Which animal could leave CLAW marks on your body?
a snake
a lion
a shark
a toad
169 Joe is WELL-INFORMED ABOUT everything in Bosnia.
up on
up for
up to
up in
170 He told us some ASTONISHING news.
boring
typical
surprising
tedious
171 There was a strange RATTLE in the engine.
snake
smell
sound
temperature
172 He gave a DAZZLING speech.
brilliant
hideous
very bad
prolonged
173 Othello CHOKED Desdemona.
stabbed
strangled
decapitated
shot
174 Soldiers are always GRIPING.
working
sleeping
training
complaining
175 We saw the BEACON in the distance.
pork meat
airplane
signal light
storm cloud
176 There was a bad BLIZZARD last night.
fight
snow storm
price increase
accident
177 A lot of people thought President Nixon was a CROOK.
great leader
dishonest person
handsome man
intelligent writer
178 He is a MIDGET.
short person
smart person
elderly person
rich person
179 I am STARVING.
I'm tired.
I'm famished.
I'm poor.
I'm lonely.
180 What is the square root of 49?
5
6
7
8
162
167
Which of the following is not an organ located in the torso of the human body?
There has been a terrible DROUGHT in West Texas for months now.
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long period without rain
time of political unrest
loud noisy celebration
an agreement
an inconsistency
a verification
an investigation
measure
lower
raise
evaluate
redecorate
sell
loan
demolish
185 Water is slowly LEAKING into the basement.
seeping
gushing
pouring
rushing
186 I can't take a shower because the _____ is broken.
frazzle
nozzle
blizzard
buzzard
187 You can count on Lt. Arroyo because he is such a _____ person.
unethical
dependable
scatterbrained
foolish
188 Please don't TEASE the dog. He's in a bad mood today.
feed
torment
look at
bathe
189 You pay the rent to the _____.
landlord
chef
tenant
housekeeper
190 I have _____ about question #2.
a doubt
a root
a dude
a crunch
191 He drew a quick _____ of the crime suspect.
yacht
bloat
threat
sketch
In our ethics class, we were taught that a good leader should have 192 _____.
breadth
timber
integrity
ground
193 I fell down because someone _____ me from behind.
strayed
shoved
roasted
traipsed
194 Some people say President Grant was CROOKED.
honest
beneficient
short
dishonest
195 This book is BANNED in the high school.
read
prohibited
enjoyed
studied
196 What is the normal shape of a chocolate bar?
circular
triangular
horizontal
rectangular
197 I am EXHAUSTED.
energized
weary
refreshed
happy
198 A hatchet is __________.
a bird
a tool
a fish
a type of candy
199 We had to dig a TRENCH to drain off the standing water.
long ditch
deep hole
steep hill
wide pond
200 A General's wife always has a lot of CLOUT.
power
duties
money
time for socializing
181 When will this DROUGHT ever end? 182
There was a DISCREPANCY between his leave statement and his paycheck.
183 We need to BOOST morale around here. 184
My parents are going to DO OVER my grandmother's house in Houston.
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201 What is the most common color of RUST?
black
reddish-brown
purple
pinkish-white
202 He SHATTERED the mirror.
sold
borrowed
hid
broke
soaked
lost
dizzy
lonely
204 It's time to HOIST the flag.
lower
replace
raise
repair
205 Hot and cold air is conveyed through a _____.
hook
duct
crank
tablet
206 We need to get our FURNACE repaired.
air-conditioner
vehicle
window
heating device
207 His jeans are FADED. They ___________.
are tight
have lost some color
are worthless
are loose and baggy
208 My brother is not very TRUSTWORTHY.
wealthy
happy
intelligent
dependable
209 He had CRUMBS all over his shirt and tie.
little pictures
fallen hairs
soup stains
small pieces of bread
210 The KNEE is to the LEG as the ______ is to the ARM.
wrist
elbow
ankle
hip
211 Don't EAVESDROP.
shoplift
listen to private talk
sleep too much
eat harmful foods
212 Where did you PICK UP those bad words?
select
raise
learn at random
spell
213 He was REARED in Ponce by his grandparents.
looked over
brought up
called up
carried out
214 My uncle deals in REAL ESTATE.
minerals
land and property
stocks and bonds
farm animals
called up
called off
called on
called down
216 He was very sick; THEREFORE, he couldn't compete in the race.
yet
however
since
thus
217 Some children openly DEFY their parents.
support
resemble
oppose
love
218 I cannot TAKE IN all this information at once.
say
understand
translate
transmit
219 My brother is going to RUN FOR mayor next year.
campaign for office
do exercise with
loan money to
argue about
220 I'm very PERPLEXED about tomorrow's assignments.
confident
certain
happy
confused
203
215
I got DRENCHED last night as I was walking home from the movies.
The Captain REPRIMANDED Lt. Jones during the company formation.
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221 I DREAD going to the dentist.
I look forward to it.
I hate going.
I anticipate going.
I can't wait to go.
222 He as ACNE all over his face.
pimples
hair
freckles
wrinkles
223 I thought the movie was HILAARIOUS.
too long
boring
funny
sad
224 He is leaving here FOR GOOD.
to make things better
forever
and people are happy
because he did well
225 After the accident, he was MAIMED.
killed
severely injured
dead
okay
226 My aunt is no spring chicken. She is not ______.
smart
young
popular
rich
227 He is a TIGHTWAD. He is _______.
ugly
stingy
argumentative
silly
228 Some of these questions are BEWILDERING.
easy
amusing
long
confusing
229 He hurt his shin, so it is hard for him to _____.
eat
kneel
yawn
shave
weight
income
power
coloring
231 What color are most ripe eggplants?
green
yellow
red
purple
232 Which of these birds does not fly?
kiwi
hawk
robin
pigeon
233 The little girl was SOBBING.
crying
dancing
laughing
running
234 Fifty people were SLAUGHTERED yesterday.
promoted
killed
rehired
transferred
235 The pirates buried their LOOT on the deserted island.
dead comrades
maps
treasure
weapons
236 CAREFULLY CONSIDER ALL THE DETAILS before you do it.
Get it across
Think it through
Come over it
Take it back
237 There was a typical SNAFU about the outprocessing schedules.
success
good arrangement
problem
routine
238 We reached the APEX of the mountain in 15 hours.
base
peak
side
foothills
239 I feel STMIED because I keep missing these questions.
I am pleased.
I am impeded.
I am satisfied.
I feel rejuvenated.
When he was in England, he was a successful BARRISTER; he 240 won't be able to pass the bar in Texas.
lawyer
teacher
architect
alcoholic
230
The wife of a president or prime minister usually has a lot of CLOUT.
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241 That painting is counterfeit! It's an obvious _____!
treasure
masterpiece
delight
fake
242 I'm stumped.
I'm broke.
I don't know the answer.
I'm hungry.
I'm tired.
243 My son wants a COLLIE.
cat
dog
car
jacket
244 I lost my WALLET.
billfold
purse
satchel
briefcase
245 He is always PESTERING me.
helping
paying
bothering
assisting
246 He FLUNKED the test.
wrote
graded
failed
revised
247 A pecking order is an organization is _________.
a tapestry
a deflation
a jowl
a hierarchy
248 He bears an UNCANNY resemblance to President Clinton.
amusing
ordinary
weird
partial
249 We need to STRENGTHEN the final paragraphs of this report.
bore into
tear down
take apart
beef up
250 I want you to CONTINUE studying.
keep out
keep off
keep up with
keep on
251 We will have to POSTPONE the picnic until next week.
call off
put away
take over
put off
252 The ball game was CANCELED.
put off
turned off
run off
called off
253 That little boy really RESEMBLES his grandfather.
looks like
talks back to
comes across
looks up to
254 Just WAIT a second. I'll get the answer for you.
hold on
depend on
come over
check in
255 What time did you STOP SLEEPING this morning?
get up
stand up
wake up
drop off
256 The owner of the restaurant himself SERVED us.
took off
waited on
dropped in on
checked out
257 Which shirt did you finally CHOOSE?
try out
look after
pick out
turn up
hang up
take off
put away
drop off
259 Please SUBMIT YOUR PAPER before 2:35.
look into it
send for it
report it in
turn it in
You have to EXTINGUISH that cigarette before you board the 260 airplane.
put off
put on
put out
put across
258
In Japan, many people REMOVE their shoes when they enter a house.
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261 When will your father's flight ARRIVE?
come to
get over
turn over
get in
262 The Police are SEARCHING FOR clues.
looking for
keeping on
trying on
running out of
263 He considers himself better than other people. He _____ them.
gets on with
is behind in
looks down on
takes out after
264 I need to DISCUSS a serious problem with the supervisor.
talk over
go through
take on
look over
265 You have to SEARCH FOR that word in the dictionary.
think up
keep on
send for
look up
My dog and cat MAINTAIN A GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH each 266 other.
come along with
go on with
get behind in
get along with
267 When you go outside, you have to ______ your hat.
put on
keep off
hang up
wait on
drop out of
get over
throw away
take after
call off
put off
put through
call down
270 I'm going to SELECT a nice box of chocolates for my mother.
pick on
point out
take on
pick out
271 It took the firemen over five hours to EXTINGUISH the fire.
start up
turn off
get over
put out
272 I can't answer these questions! I QUIT!
keep on
pick up
give up
look out
273 You don't have to stand up. BE SEATED.
lie down
sit down
wake up
Turning over
274 The CD player doesn't work. I have to RETURN IT to the store.
take it back
send for it
take it off
give it up
275 BE CAREFUL! You almost stepped on that snake.
Keep on!
Pick up!
Point out!
Look out!
276 The radio to too lous. Please _______.
turn it down
turn it loose
turn it over
turn it out
277 INCREASE the volume. I can't hear anything.
turn down
turn off
turn over
turn up
278 I ANTICIPATE going back home.
put up with
look forward to
keep up with
drop out of
279 The supervisors will not TOLERATE cheating on the tests.
think through
turn over
put up with
look up to
280 REVIEW your notes tonight.
Think up
Look over
Take off
Get up
Don't DISCARD your DLI books after graduation. You can use them later. Because of the rain, we will have to _____ the soccer game until 269 tomorrow. 268
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281 I wonder how they INVENTED THE IDEA FOR "The Matrix."
got up
turned over
called on
thought up
282 Why don't you VISIT US CASUALLY after the game?
drop us down
drop in on us
drop us over
drop us off
283 You must COMPLETE application in black ink.
turn off
do over
check off
fill out
284 The soldiers ran out of ammo and had to SURRENDER.
keep on
pay back
drop off
give up
285 He REMOVED a gun from his coat pocket.
sent for
handed in
took out
picked off
286 I want you to WATCH my kids while I go to the store.
look after
run into
get over
go through
287 My glass is empty. Please _____ again. I'm thirsty.
wait on it
run it out
fill it up
chip it in
288 When will you FINISH your homework?
hang up
bring back
turn over
get through with
take care of
run across
check out of
go through
got through
stood up
turned up
pointed out
waited on
ran across
thought up
sent for
292 I want you to REMOVE my name from your mailing list.
turn down
put off
take on
cross off
293 It's hot now. I think I'll STORE all my sweaters for the summer.
put away
take out
drop out
keep on
294 The police are _____ the bank robbery. They're investigating it.
putting away
taking over
looking into
calling down
295 Frank STOPPED ATTENDING high school when he was only 14.
ran out of
dropped out of
kept off of
looked off of
296 The Captain SUPERVISES 138 people in Echo Company.
looks up to
is over
talks back to
is up for
297 What is your opinion of this book? What do you ______?
put it on
take it over
get across it
think of it
298 You may ENTER the bus now.
stand by
get on
turn on
look into
299 When you are driving near a school, BE CAREFUL OF children.
take on
look out for
put away
take sides with
It's very cold. You might want to CONTINUE WEARING YOUR 300 JACKET.
Keep it on.
Call for it.
Turn it in.
Get over it.
My sister asked me to WATCH her brats while she went to the movie. The tour guide CALLED OUR ATTENTION TO a lot of old 290 buildings. I was looking for my car keys when I _____ my father's antique 291 hunting knife. 289
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My younger brothers fight each other all the time, but I refuse to BE PARTISAN. That song really RECALLS good memories of when I lived with my 302 grandmother. You can always DEPEND ON Mary and Joe to give the right 303 answers. 301
take sides
stand up
get along
be under it
brings back
cheers up
thinks over
turns over
get back
take sides with
count on
get on
304 The police officers will SEARCH your luggage at the airport.
put off
take out
go through
look out
305 We neeed to REVIEW chapters 3 and 4 today.
hand in
pick out
figure out
go over
306 If you want a different pencil, RAISE your hand.
hold up
get up
give up
bring up
try it out
do it over
try it on
check it off
308 He BOARDED the airplane in Denver.
saw about
took after
ran into
got on
309 I need to go to the library to BORROW a book.
check out
check over
check in
check through
310 Tom told me to GET LOST.
drop by
come over
go away
do it again
311 TELEPHONE the dentist and make an appointment for me, OK?
call in
call down
call on
call up
312 She got tired of talking to him, so she ______.
checked off
did it over
hung up
called away
313 We EXHAUSTED OUR SUPPLY OF sugar. Go buy some more.
took up
checked out
ran out of
got off with
314 Who will TAKE CARE OF your dogs while you're on vacation?
keep up with
look after
cross off
send for
315 I will LEAVE THE HOTEL at 10 a.m.
take out
check out
call back
put out
316 He IS A CANDIDATE FOR promotion this month.
is up on
is behind in
us up to
is up for
317 Tom will ASSUME CONTROL OF the family business next year.
get across
look up
pay back
take over
318 He will AID AND SUPPORT you no matter what happens.
take after
stand by
keep on
look into
319 You need to REMAIN INFORMED ABOUT events in Kosovo.
come along with
keep up on
get through with
drop in on
I have too much work already. I can't ACCEPT THE 320 RESPONSIBILITY FOR any more.
take on
look in on
see about
keep on
307
Before you buy that coat, you should DETERMINE IT IF FITS WELL.
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321 The meeting should CONCLUDE around 3:00.
stand by
wind up
turn off
put away
322 My brother is LATE IN paying his bills.
behind in
up for
out of
up on
waited for him
dropped him off
thought him up
made him over
324 Some students ANSWER DISCOURTEOUSLY the teachers.
talk back to
get behind in
get along with
take sides with
Young people LEARN AT RANDOM a lot of bad slang words in 325 the streets.
try on
get on
give up
pick up
326 I ORDERED THROUGH THE MAIL several new CDs.
sent for
ran into
checked out
came across
327 We are planning a big party. Would you like to PARTICIPATE?
be in on it
be behind in it
be out of it
be up for it
come across
think through
turn in
look in on
looked into
stood by
took after
ran into
do it again
cross it off
do it over
point it out
called off
came to
took after
put away
check them off
check them out
check them in
check up on them
cross off
be up on
get on
chip in
look after
come across
drop out of
put aside
bring it up
take it out on
try it out
take it up
deal with
keep on
look out for
live on
337 Tom REGISTERED AT the hotel at 3:30.
checked out of
checked in to
checked up on
checked over
338 My brother got 30 years in prison because he tried to ROB a bank.
take off
try out
hold up
get through
calls me up
calls me down
calls for me
calls on me
gone up
put aside
taken off
dropped off
323
We EXPECTED HIM TO COME for an hour before we finally left without him.
I will BRIEFLY VISIT my friend in the hospital on my way home tonight. I was strolling through the Mall when I ACCIDENTALLY MET an 329 old friend from high school. 328
330 My parents bought an old house, so they can REDECORATE it. 331 332 333 334 335 336
I fainted. Then I REGAINED CONSCIOUSNESS after 10 minutes. When you get things at the store, MARK THOSE ITEMS ON THE LIST. We should each CONTRIBUTE $2 and but the teacher a nice present. Let's STOP WORKING on this exercise for a minute and do something different. Before you buy a car, you must TEST DRIVE IT TO DETERMINE WHAT IT'S LIKE. Some prisoners have to SUBSIST ON nothing but bread and water for months.
The teacher always ASKS ME TO TALK when I don't know the answer to the question. The number of students from Framolia has DECREASED in the 340 past few months. 339
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341 How do you EXPLAIN your unusually high ECL score?
account for
figure out
get across
check up on
342 He was RAISED by his grandparents after his parents' death.
lifted
brought up by
hoisted
carried away with
look down on
look out for
look up to
look up
344 The boss REQUIRES prompt arrival and good work.
keeps up with
insists on
depends of
looks into
345 I will not TOLERATE any more cheating on the tests!
try on
put up with
remind of
part with
346 Dogs and cats don't ACT LIKE FRIENDS most of the time.
keep up with
look like
get along
turn up
347 I try to SAVE $200 each month to buy a new motorcycle.
put aside
put out
put up with
put out
348 The children DID NOT GO TO BED until after midnight.
waited on
turned off
stayed up
ran into
take it out on
get it across with
point it out to
bring it back from
350 A captain IS LOWER IN RANK THAN a major.
is over
is ahead of
is under
is up to
351 We must BEGIN TO CONSIDER prepositions next week.
talk back to
turn over
get on
take up
going on
sticking out
depending on
looking into
Look him up.
Stand by him.
Wait on him.
Check him in.
drop out of
check up on
get on with
keep up with
is up
is off
is back
it at
get up
come to
wait over
give up
depend on
send for
see about
stick to
I'm under
I'm up on
I'm out
I'm in on
get through it
comes across it
think it over
check out of it
come to
do without
go through
wait over
343
349
352 353 354 355
When you go walking in the woods, BE CAREFUL OF snakes and spiders.
Just because you are angry at your boss, don't TRANSFER YOUR ANGER TO us.
There was a big nail PROTRUDING from the wall. I tore my pants on it. When you go to Dallas, TRY TO FIND MY COUSIN AND VISIT HIM. We Can't REMAIN AT AN EQUAL PACE WITH that car. It's too fast. There is something strange going on. Nobody will tell me what _____.
356 How much did the total bill at the restaurant ADD UP TO? You'd better ADHERE TO the speed limit between here and Austin. I paid $25 to see the concert, but I forgot that it took place last 358 night! Now, ______ $25. Before you ask for a re-assignment, CONSIDER THE MATTER 359 CAREFULLY. The connecting flight was very late, so we had to REMAIN in New 360 York for 8 hours. 357
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If I have to sit in that hot classroom another hour, I'll FALL ASLEEP. Before becoming engaged, Joe needs to FORMALLY VISIT 362 Susan's parents. I was unemployed for 6 months and STOPPED MAKING my 363 monthly house and car payments. 361
take off
be over
chip in
drop off
call on
drop off
wait on
be out of
got behind in
caught up with
took out on
kept up with
364 When will the boss be able to INSPECT the new equipment?
look out
be up on
check out
see off
365 The fire alarm bell RANG at 9:25.
went off
turned off
ran into
stood by
366 He was FORCED OUT OF the military after 13 years of service.
booted out from
resignated from
elected out from
hired by
367 That little boy certainly ACTS LIKE his father.
takes after
results in
pays back
thinks up
approve of
part with
be in on
catch up with
369 When you drive, you must OBEY AND FOLLOW the traffic laws.
do without
help for
adhere to
renig on
370 Don't RIDICULE other people's mistakes in class.
laugh at
cheer up
look up to
bring about
371 Steve and Joe ___ students.
is
was
are been
are
372 We _____ to my brother's house tomorrow.
will go
are go
went
have gone
373 Dogs ______ to chase cats.
likes
are liking
like
liking
374 We ______ right now.
studies
are study
are studying
studying
375 I _____ a new car last week.
buy
bought
buyed
was buy
376 My brother _____ in a bank.
work
working
is work
works
377 Paris _____ the capital of France.
is
are
is being
were
378 The plane _____ at 0900.
take off
takes off
is take off
taking off
379 We _____ a lot of songs at last night's party.
sing
was sing
sang
were sung
380 It _____ too hot to play soccer right now.
is
am
are
were
368
My father doesn't HAVE A FAVORABLE OPINION OF people who smoke cigars.
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381 I _____ to go home now!
wants
wanting
am want
want
382 My left leg ______.
hurts
hurted
were hurt
is hurted
383 I ______ my homework last night.
does
do
did
done
384 Tomorrow, I will _____home.
calling
called
call
calls
385 We _____ happy right now.
are
was
am
are been
386 My friends ______ in a different dorm.
lives
are live
living
live
387 That car _____ better than this one.
look
looks
is look
will looking
388 Horses _____ grass.
eat
eats
are eat
eating
389 I _____ a good movie last night.
see
will see
saw
was seen
390 These books _____ heavy.
was
is
am
are
391 I ______ my homework later tonight.
does
will doing
have did
will do
392 I may _______ to the movie tomorrow.
going
be go
went
go
393 Yesterday, I _________ my old friend.
meet
was meet
am met
met
394 I ___________ a new car yesterday.
buy
buyed
will buy
bought
395 He ____________ a large meal for his entire family yesterday.
cooks
cook
cooked
was cook
396 I _____ right now.
studying
am studying
be will study
should studied
397 If it rains tomorrow, I ______ home.
will stay
would have stay
must staying
stayed
398 My friend _____ tomorrow.
graduate
is graduating
graduated
graduation
399 I _____ that movie already.
see
seen
seed
have seen
400 He likes Texas, _____?
don't he
doesn't he
do he
does he
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401 The police _____ here to arrest you.
is
was
are
has been
402 If I had a million dollars, I _____ a new car.
will buy
bought
would bought
would buy
403 Right now, the baby _____.
sleep
is sleep
is sleeping
have slept
404 The price of cars ____ increasing.
is
are
were
have been
405 Rice and beans _____ my favorite dish.
is
are
will been
am
406 I have to give a speech tomorrow. I ____ give a speech.
should
must
ought to
might
407 The mumps _____ a strange disease.
were
am
are
is
408 While I was reading the paper, the children ______ outside.
play
have played
were playing
was play
409 The news about the storms _____ bad.
is
were
are
have been
410 After I graduate next week, I _____ to Alabama.
am go
will go
going
will going
411 If you are tired, you ______.
would rest
must to rest
should rest
would have rest
was study
studied
am studying
412 Before I came to DLI, I _______ English for 5 months. 413 I went to bed because I ____ tired.
would be
are
were
was
414 First, I ate breakfast; then, I _____ my family.
call
do call
was call
called
415 Siblings _____ to quarrel with each other.
likes
are like
like
are liking
416 When you finally get back home, please _____ me a postcard.
to send
send
sent
be sent
417 Because of the rain, the Commandant _____ the parade.
cancel
is cancel
would cancel
will cancel
418 I _____ English before I came to DLI.
had not studied
do not study
did no study
was not study
419 When I was a child, I _____ watch tv eight hours per day.
was used to
used to
am used to
was used to
420 I _____ a shower when the phone rang.
had taking
was took
was taking
will be taking
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421 He ________ in New York City in 1982.
born
is born
borned
was born
422 At this moment, you _______ questions.
answer
are answering
have answer
do the answer of
423 While I was driving to work this morning, I _________ to the radio.
listen
was listen
was listening
have been listening
424 Lt. Smith _____ his homework last night.
do
has did
did
done
425 Pvt. Jones _____ next week.
graduate
graduated
will graduate
is graduate
426 If I _____ you, I would study more.
was
were
am
have been
427 My brother, but not his sons, _____ coming to visit me next week.
are
were
has been
is
428 Because he was driving while intoxicated, Joe _____.
got arrested
was arrest
was arresting
arrested
429 I wish today _____ Saturday.
is
would be
were
was
430 Those sheep _____ lost.
is
was
has been
are
431 You ought to go visit the Alamo. You ______ go visit the Alamo.
should
must
have to
would
432 If you had been here yesterday, you _______ my wife.
could meet
met
will meet
could have met
433 The man _____ by the door is my uncle.
sit
sitted
seats
sitting
434 By the time I graduate, I ______ at least 12 ECL tests.
would take
will have taken
am taking
would have taken
435 He can sing well, _____?
doesn't he
can he
can't he
does he
436 This exercise ______ by Mr. Williams.
is wrote
writes
was written
has been wrote
had been extinguished
are extinguishing
were extinguish
will be extinguishing
438 If I were you, I ______ call home tonight.
will call
would
would have called
call
439 You've lost your dictionary again, ______?
haven't you
have you
don't you
won't you
While I was driving to work this morning, I ____ to my new Celine 440 Dion Cassette.
listen
was listen
was listening
had been listening
437
By the time the firemen arrived, the flames ______ by the homeowner.
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441 I was late because my alarm clock didn't ______.
go off
go on
went on
went off
was
were
am
would be
has already begin to rain
had already begun raining
have already beginning
had already begin to rain
was
were
have been
were being
will
was going
did
would
446 While I ______ for the bus, it started to rain.
waiting
wait
was wait
was waiting
447 If you don't get a high score on the next ECL, you _____ in trouble.
will be
will getting
will have gotten
are getting
448 It is mandatory that Lt. Smith ____ in Col. Jones's office at 0730.
be
have to be
must to be
is
449 The color red on the flag _____ blood.
symbolizing the
symbolize
is symbolize
symbolizes
450 The police _____ waiting for you in the supervisor's office.
is
was
are
has been
451 He enjoyed __________ soccer.
playing
plays
to play
played
By the time you finally graduate from school, you __________ with 452 14 different teachers.
study
studied
are studying
will have studied
453 We ought not to cheat on a test, _____?
ought we
should we
do we
will we
swing
swang
swung
swinged
455 Nary a drop of rain fell at the airport last night, _____?
didn't it
did it
is there
was there
456 Neither the boss nor the workers _____ working tomorrow.
is
has to be
are
have
457 I am scheduled for another ECL next week, _____?
aren't I
amn't I
will I
won't I
had have
were had
had had
were having
459 Someone might have to stay in the office until 1800 if _____.
need be
need
needing
needs
460 She likes fish, doesn't she? Yes, but she dislikes beef, _____?
does she
don't she
won't she
doesn't she
442
If I _____ ECL-qualified, I would not have to do a lot of these extra exercises.
443 Before I could get back to the safety of my room, it ______. There ____ a bad series of accidents near Highway 90 and Loop 410 yesterday afternoon. Last week, he promised me that he _____ attend yesterday's 445 meeting. 444
454
458
He didn't actually hit me, but he _____ at me twice with a baseball bat.
If Napoleon _____ more troops, he might not have lost at Waterloo.
No. 461
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Question Kudos _____ to anyone who can answer all of these questions correctly.
go
goes
going
are go
462 All of the furniture ______ by the floodwaters.
is damage
were damage
was damaged
will have been damage
463 By this time tomorrow, I ______ at DLI for 72 hours.
will have been
will be
would have been
would be
If there wasn't
If it would not be for
Had it not been for
Had there no been none of
is
are
will be being
are to be
466 The captured soldier ______.
did a suicide
committed the suicide
suicided himself
committed suicide
467 My children ______ too many phone calls.
do
has
make
gets
468 The bill ________ to you before the end of the month.
will be sent
will be sending
is sending
sent
469 If I were the boss, I ______ you extra work.
will give
had given
would have to give
give
retyping
retypes
retype
retyped
471 We were just sitting down to dinner when the phone _____.
ring
was ringing
rings
rang
472 I made the children ______ outside.
play
to play
played
playing
473 Let's _______.
not start class yet
no start the class yet
no yet start the class
not the class yet start
474 I finally got the dog _____.
to stop barking
stopped barking
stops barking
stop the bark
are
were
is
am
476 We were putting up our tents when it _____.
began snow
began to snow
begun the snow
begins snowing
477 When I was a child, I used to _____ cats.
torturing
tortured
be torture
torture
478 ______, I would not have gone to that disco last night.
Had I been you
Was I you
Have I to be you
If I was you
479 My mother ______ down the stairs three times this summer.
has felt
has felled
has fallen
have fall
The President can, it is widely believed, in no way, resolve this 480 crisis soon, _______?
can't he
can he
is it
does he
464
____________ the barking dogs, we would not have been alerted about the fire in our house.
465 A species of rare fish ____ on display at the Witte Museum.
470
475
I had the secretary ______ the letter five times before I was satisfied.
It is my understanding that the subject the students in IDS enjoy the most _____ preposition usage.
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If I had not eaten so much pizza last night, I ________ so sick right now. The fire alarm STARTED RINGING right in the middle of my 482 speech. The bell _____. If Joe really _____ at the meeting (and two people said they talked 483 to him), I didn't see him there.
would not be
will not be
am not
would not have been being
went off
went out
went up
went down
were
has been
had been
was
484 ______I to become a supervisor, I would probably not enjoy it.
Were
If I was
If I had been
Was
485 There ______ a series of bad accidents on Loop 410 yesterday.
is
was
has been
would have been
486 A number of students _____ waiting to see the supervisor.
are
is
has been
was
487 The number of students Stancovia _____ decreasing.
have
is
are
were
488 I saw the old man fatally _____ himself once through the heart.
shooting
shot
shoot
shooted
489 We liked the restaurant because we ______ quickly.
are serve
have being served
were served
had been being serve
490 At least one species of fish _____ extinct every week.
become
is become
becoming
becomes
retires
will have retired
will retire
is retire
492 He was born _____ New York City.
at
of
in
to
493 Class starts _____ 0730.
in
to
of
at
494 My parents live _____ 253 Oak Street.
on
in
at
to
495 I graduated from college _____ 1994.
in
on
of
to
496 This exercise was written _____ Mr. Williams.
to
of
at
by
497 My uncle lives _____ a farm.
to
for
on
in
498 I would like to live ______ the country miles from the nearest town.
at
in
to
on
499 We will have another ECL ______ Tuesday.
in
of
for
on
500 The students are waiting _____ the classroom.
on
with
from
in
481
491
Joe will have been working for this company for 25 years by the time he ________.
No.
Answers
Question
501 We will leave _____ noon.
to
at
since
on
502 Americans celebrate Memorial Day _____ May.
at
on
to
in
503 I am not talking _____ you! I'm talking _____ Lt. Smith.
of
to
on
through
504 I went ____ Egypt for a two-week vacation.
at
for
of
to
505 I went there _____ 1996.
in
at
of
with
506 Class will start ______ 0730.
on
in
to
at
507 He will graduate _____ July 23.
in
during
of
on
508 The Sears Tower is the tallest building _____ Chicago.
to
in
by
at
509 I didn't understand what he said _____ me.
of
to
at
with
510 In spite _____ the rain, we practiced for the parade.
to
with
for
of
511 The test will start _____ 0745.
in
at
on
since
512 He was born _____ New York City.
of
in
to
with
513 He was born ______ 1982.
at
since
in
to
514 Thanksgiving is always celebrated _____ November.
at
in
on
since
515 He is staying _____ the Hilton Hotel.
on
to
at
of
at
around
from
for
517 I will meet you in Lab 4 _____ exactly 0736.
in
for
at
about
518 They honeymooned _____ Paris.
in
at
of
for
519 His party will be _____ Sunday.
of
to
for
on
520 The teachers always gives too much homework _____ us.
at
with
for
to
516
Lt. Tdwazjkskwxz comes _____ a small country called Dramamania.
No.
Answers
Question
521 The President lives _____ 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
on
in
to
at
522 He told some jokes _____ me.
at
with
to
in
523 We will have another test _____ Friday.
on
at
in
with
524 He came to class ______ 0735 this morning.
in
at
to
on
525 She was born ________ Latvia.
at
on
in
to
526 I like my coffee _____ milk and sugar.
of
to
for
with
527 The children are playing _____ the street again.
in
on
up
through
528 I always take my big vacation _____ the summer.
at
with
to
during
529 My car is parked ______ the red Toyota and the white Cadillac.
under
between
on
around
530 Don't laugh _____ other people's mistakes.
at
on
to
for
531 A cheetah is different _____ a lion.
than
from
to
of
532 I am tired _____ studying prepositions.
for
of
with
to
533 Please don't talk ______ someone else's speech.
during
since
with
at
534 Lt. Smith passed out dead drunk _____ the sidewalk near his car.
in
over
on
to
535 Is your ID card _____ your wallet?
at
on
in
to
to
of
onto
in
537 Mr. Jones has been my teacher _____ Oct 24.
during
for
at
since
538 Please listen carefully _____ the instructions.
to
at
on
with
539 My son drew pictures _____ the wall of his bedroom.
on
in
at
to
540 I have not heard _____ family lately.
to
from
over
with
536
There were five passengers _____ the car when it got hit by the train.
No.
Answers
Question
541 All of the passengers are ____ board the plane now.
in
at
with
on
542 Hurry up! We will wait _____ you here.
from
for
of
to
under
above
during
between
544 I always take a short nap _____ class.
with
after
on
to
545 I have been here at DLI _____ 8 weeks.
since
for
with
during
546 I want another cup _____ coffee.
in
to
from
of
547 I have been here at DLI _____ October of last year.
since
for
at
in
548 I went _____ high school in Ponce.
of
to
by
with
549 We will talk to you _____ the supervisor's office.
in
to
for
with
by
of
to
for
551 Last night, I slept _____ 9 hours.
at
during
to
for
552 I think he has a knife _____ his pocket.
in
to
of
for
553 May I borrow $300 ____ you?
of
to
by
from
554 I ordered chicken _____ rice.
of
with
for
to
555 She is the supervisor _____ Unit 6.
of
with
around
across
556 I am not afraid _____ snakes.
of
to
by
with
557 I always brush my teeth _____ going to bed.
at
during
before
under
558 Why do you always keep your coat _____?
at
on
in
over
559 I fell _____ the stairs.
of
down
to
for
560 Their new business will be located _____ Lincoln Street.
at
in
on
for
543
550
A submarine is designed to function _____ the water for long periods of time.
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated _____ John Wilkes Booth in 1865.
No.
Answers
Question
561 He stabbed me _____ a dirty kitchen knife.
at
for
by
with
562 The policeman showed his badge _____ me.
to
at
by
in
563 There was nothing _____ the envelope when I opened it.
inside
of
to
about
564 Children should walk _____ the sidewalks.
in
at
above
on
565 Children should not walk _____ the streets.
at
during
in
for
566 May I ride _____ the airport with you?
at
in
of
to
567 I want another glass _____ milk.
for
to
with
of
568 My mother likes to take long walks _____ the evening.
of
since
in
with
569 He stayed _____ bed all day.
on
in
at
along
570 I lived in California _____ 13 months.
since
with
for
by
571 When will you retire _____ the military?
with
from
at
by
572 I will not vote _____ him.
to
for
of
at
573 You can always rely ____ Lt. Smith to help you.
on
with
for
to
574 I want to ask you some questions _____ your family.
of
to
during
about
575 I have been in the Army ______ 1993.
during
for
since
to
576 You should not walk alone in this neighborhood _____ night.
at
during
from
since
577 That shelf is too high. You need to stand _____ a chair to reach it.
at
under
off
on
578 Take these pills _____ a glass of warm milk.
at
for
to
with
579 My father always takes a long nap _____ the afternoon.
in
at
of
with
580 Don't sit with your elbows _____ the table.
for
in
on
with
No.
Answers
Question
581 I want to talk to you _____ a few minutes.
for
with
during
since
582 He wants to go _____ school in London.
to
at
with
by
583 You can't go swimming in the river _____ the winter.
to
from
of
in
584 What is the job _____ a drill sergeant?
to
with
by
of
He hit me _____ his dictionary, and it was the first time he had 585 ever used it for anything.
with
to
by
at
586 There is no one _____ the world who can help you now.
in
to
of
with
587 Who do you think you are---The Queen _____ England?
to
for
at
of
588 There was a fire _____ the library yesterday.
of
in
to
for
589 I can't eat anything fried _____ butter.
in
to
for
on
590 My leg still hurts. I can't walk anywhere _____ a cane.
for
to
without
through
in
on
to
at
592 My wife is _____ work right now.
at
in
to
on
593 Be careful! You are _____ danger if you don't leave now.
in
of
for
to
594 We might be able to travel quickly to the moon _____ the future.
of
in
to
on
in
during
at
on
596 I want you to accompany us. Come _____ with us.
over
above
along
through
597 Report to the Colonel _____ once!
at
on
in
to
to
at
of
by
599 My unit will not be _____ the parade tomorrow.
on
in
to
of
600 I was raised _____ the island of Santa Catalina.
in
on
of
to
591
595
598
When I neared home, I could see that my neighbor's house was _____ fire.
Cats like to sleep all day and prowl the neighborhoods _____ night.
All of these prepositions questions were written _____ Mr. Williams.
No.
Answers
Question
601 Divide these cookies ______ all twelve students in this class.
between
to
around
among
602 When do you think scientists will find a cure _____ cancer?
to
for
with
of
603 Why is he under investigation ______ the FBI?
by
to
of
in
604 _____ my opinion, we should not have classes on Fridays.
At
In
Of
To
to
of
for
at
on
in
at
to
between
with
to
among
608 The river runs _____ the old bridge.
in
over
above
under
609 The dog jumped _____ the bed with his muddy paws.
under
on
of
with
610 I have not seen a movie ____ five or six months.
since
before
at
for
611 That window is so dirty that I can't see _____ it.
through
over
to
for
612 He was shot twice in the back _____ a Colt .45.
with
at
in
for
613 I think Lt. Arroyo is ______ love again.
of
in
at
from
614 He got ______ an argument with his neighbor.
into
of
at
on
615 I don't like to sit _____ Lt. Smith.
besides
by
to
at
616 This umbrella will not protect you _____ heavy rain.
of
with
to
from
at
on
to
besides
618 Let's sit _____ the shade of that big tree over there.
at
with
to
in
619 I live _____ the third floor of the dorm, the smoking floor.
in
on
to
of
620 My father disapproves _____ most of my friends.
at
with
to
of
She gave a party _____ her class, all of whom enjoyed 605 themselves. When I neared my home, I could see that my neighbor's house 606 was _____ fire. The teacher divided the candy ______ all the students of the 607 class.
617
Some of the best stores in New York City are located _____ Fifth Avenue.
No.
Answers
Question
621 Don't stare _____ strangers. It's not polite.
of
at
to
about
622 Sign your name _____ block 21 at the bottom of this page.
on
in
for
to
above
in
with
beneath
in
of
to
by
625 The cat is hiding _____ the bed.
above
with
to
under
626 What is the reason _____ his failure?
for
to
with
by
627 He is currently enrolled _____ a two-year college.
in
to
for
with
628 You must stay today _____ 3:30.
until
since
before
during
629 Do you believe _____ ghosts?
at
in
of
to
630 Scissors are used _____ cutting paper.
for
at
to
with
631 I am disappointed _____ you!
in
of
to
for
632 The robber snuck up _____ me and held a gun to my back.
with
behind
above
from
633 Turn right _____ the next intersection.
on
at
to
for
634 The train travels _____ the tunnel at 90 miles per hour.
with
across
through
for
635 There was a body lying _____ the middle of the road.
on
at
to
in
636 The children are playing _____ the backyard.
at
with
in
to
637 I will do it _____ pleasure.
to
since
with
at
638 Musicians have to spend most of their time _____ the road.
on
in
of
for
639 I am sick _____ all the political ads on tv.
by
with
for
of
640 I would never run _____ political office.
of
to
with
for
The Titanic is lying two-and-a-half miles _____ the surface of the water. We have to photocopy this contract, so write your name _____ 624 black ink, not blue. 623
No.
Answers
Question
641 When will Lt. Smith be able to retire _____ the Army?
of
with
by
from
642 We will participate _____ the parade next week.
on
in
at
to
643 Neil Armstrong was the first earthling to walk _____ the moon.
in
on
to
at
644 My country has been involved _____ wars for most of this century.
in
to
at
of
645 My mother is the lady seated _____ the blue sofa in the corner.
in
on
to
of
646 It is difficult ______ me to speak in front of the class.
to
of
at
for
647 I fell down when I was trying to run away _____ the pit bull.
at
for
from
in
648 He makes a living _____ recycling old newspaper and magazines.
to
by
for
against
649 We have a certain lack _____ discipline in this unit.
for
with
of
at
650 He is an outspoken critic _____ his country's economic policies.
at
of
to
for
off
away
up
under
652 He has served _____ the government for twenty years.
to
on
in
at
653 I did it _____ purpose.
in
on
at
to
654 The contractors are going to tear _____ the old abandoned house.
off
up
down
over
down
up
over
off
on
in
by
at
657 Lt. Smith got a 98 _____ his last test.
on
in
of
at
658 What should I do _____ a sore throat?
for
of
by
in
659 It was ____ a cool evening in late June that I first met him.
on
in
at
with
660 Water is composed _____ hydrogen and oxygen.
by
for
in
of
651
He was a bad father, so the social services agency took _____ his children.
The contractors are going to tear _____ the old road and replace it with a modern 4-lane one. The paramedics arrived at the crash site _____ time to save 656 dozens of victims. 655
No.
Answers
Question
661 I am very good _____ tennis.
of
at
to
for
662 Do you live _____ base in the dorms?
on
at
in
to
663 We need to dispense _____ these exercises for now.
with
to
of
for
664 What you did is _____ the law.
over
for
against
along
665 My neighbor was convicted _____ car theft.
of
by
with
to
666 They will not qualify him because his ECL is still _____ 80.
to
behind
with
under
at
in
of
to
with
in
to
for
to
since
with
about
670 I am ashamed _____ myself.
of
to
by
for
671 This cake is made _____ eggs, butter, milk, chocolate and nuts.
of
by
in
to
672 This sketch of my mother was made completely ____ memory.
from
to
of
in
673 I went to Houston _____ the weekend.
by
to
for
with
674 The paratroopers jumped out of the plane _____ hesitation.
for
by
without
under
on
at
in
with
676 He is serving as a cabinet member _____ present.
in
at
on
during
677 Who is serving _____ the CO of that unit now?
like
with
to
as
678 There are only 9 people _____ the bus right now.
along
among
aboard
across
679 He blamed the accident _____ me.
on
to
for
of
680 He blamed me _____ the accident.
to
of
with
for
667
My brother is _____ debt. He owes thousands of dollars to some loan sharks.
668 Please write the rough draft of your essay _____ pencil. 669
675
Don't brag _____ your accomplishments. Let other people do that.
I was a little late for my appointment, but I still got there _____ time for the doctor to see me.
No.
Answers
Question
681 Lt. Jones wants to play _____ the basketball team.
in
to
on
at
to
of
with
for
at
in
for
to
684 I am feeling down _____ the dumps today.
by
to
in
with
685 He comes to class every morning _____ foot.
on
in
at
with
She is not supposed to do any heavy lifting because she is now 686 "_____ child."
with
by
of
near
687 I give up! You are _______ redemption!
around
across
beyond
over
688 He found himself trapped BETWIXT a rock and a hard place.
beneath
behind
between
beyond
689 Last night, we dined _____ lobster and shrimp.
on
at
to
in
690 I did it ______ the spur of the moment.
at
to
on
with
691 I did it _____ accident.
by
to
at
on
What I am asking _____ you is that you be quiet during other 692 people's speeches.
by
of
at
with
693 Did you have the right to ask that question _____ him?
of
through
by
in
to
for
at
by
to
in
on
with
to
at
on
of
at
of
in
to
698 He comes to school every day _____ an old motorcycle.
on
by
in
at
699 He comes to school every day _____ motorcycle.
on
by
in
at
I found a great 3-bedroom apartment, so I'm going to move _____ 700 base.
away
off
toward
aboard
We will provide him _____ a new dictionary if he has lost his old one. The troops have been standing ______ parade rest for 20 683 minutes. 682
I shudder _____ the thought of giving a speech at the graduation dinner. His broken nose should not have a negative influence _____ his 695 ability to swim in the final race. 694
696 I think I'll take a stab _____ learning French next semester. 697
If I tell you a secret, will you promise to keep it _____ strictest confidence?
No.
Answers
Question
701 I like to sit _________ all the flowers.
between
amidst
about
during
702 She wore a veil __________ her face.
over
in
at
under
703 I heard some bad news ______ the radio this morning.
in
on
to
for
704 The students _____ homework.
are liking
like
likes
does like
705 If I am hungry after class, I always ______ a sandwich.
ate
eats
am eating
eat
706 If it rains tomorrow, I ___________ in my room.
stay
stayed
had stayed
will stay
707 I never answer the phone if it _______ after midnight.
rang
rings
had rung
will ring
708 I will be happy if I _______ 80 on the next ECL.
get
got
had gotten
gets
has
have
had
had had
710 You will get good scores on the tests if you ________ more.
studied
are studying
studies
study
711 My mother will arrive at 3:45 p.m. if her airplane _______ on time.
was
have been
were
is
We will have a picnic in the park next Saturday if the weather 712 ______ good.
is
was
has been
will have been
713 If it rains tomorrow, we ________ the parade.
cancel
canceled
had canceled
will cancel
win
do the winning of
won
would have won
will be leave
can leave
are leave
left
become
became
have become
had become
go
goes
have gone
be gone
won
have won
had won
win
719 If you hate DLI so much, ______ back home!
go
gone
going
goes
720 I am always happy if I _____ a letter from home.
got
gets
had got
get
709
714
If I ________ a million dollars, I would buy my mother a new house.
I will buy each of you a new Porsche if I ______ the lottery tomorrow night.
715 If the movie is bad, we ________. 716
If the teacher gives me too much homework every night, I ________ unhappy.
717 If you are sleepy, ______ to bed. 718
I will be very happy if the Dallas Cowboys ______ again next week.
No. 721
Answers
Question If my paycheck comes in the mail today, I _______ some new clothes.
buy
might buy
would have bought
bought
722 If I go by the post office, I ________ your letter.
mail
will mail
have mailed
had mailed
723 You should never drive if you _____ drunk.
were
are being
are
had been
724 My dog always barks if he ______ a cat.
see
saw
is seen
sees
725 If you ______ my book, please give it back to me.
had found
will find
find
are finding
726 I will wait for you if you ________.
hurried
hurry
have hurried
had hurried
727 If today is Tuesday, then tomorrow ______ Wednesday.
was
is
has been
had been
728 I will call my parents tomorrow if I ______ time.
had
has
have had
have
729 If it _______ tomorrow, we will not try to play baseball.
rain
is rain
rains
rained
730 I would be happy if you _______ my friend.
was
were
am
have been
731 I will be angry if Joe ______ absent again today.
am
are
were
is
732 He is always in a bad mood if it __________.
is rain
rain
will be raining
is raining
He _______ to the swimming pool every afternoon if the weather 733 is good.
go
went
goes
had gone
734 He might come tomorrow if he ______ busy.
isn't
weren't
aren't
wasn't
735 If I _____ free tomorrow, I'm going to the mall with my father.
was
had been
have been
am
736 I will hurry if you _____ for me.
is waiting
waited
had waited
wait
737 If it _______, it will get cold tonight.
rained
had rained
rains
raining
738 You must salute if you _____ a higher-ranking officer outside.
met
are meet
did meet
meet
739 If you find a four-leaf clover, you _______ good luck.
are having
had had
will have
having
740 I you can give me the correct answer, I _______ you a candy bar.
gave
will give
have given
had given
No. 741
Answers
Question I will go to follow-on training next week if I ______ on tomorrow's ECL.
am qualify
qualify
had qualified
qualifying
742 I will go to the BX this afternoon if I ______ time.
had
would have had
have
had had
743 If you pass the next ECL, you _______ to Specialized next week.
went
have gone
can go
would have gone
744 If you want to see a good movie, you _______ "The Sixth Sense."
see
should see
have seen
had seen
745 If a DLI student shoplifts, he or she _______ in serious trouble.
will be
would have been
were
would be
If you must guess during a multiple-choice test, always _______ 746 answer C.
will select
would have selected
select
would select
747 You may stop now, if you ______ tired.
were
are
had been
would have been
748 Here's an order form if you _______ to join a CD club.
wants
are wanting
would want
want
749 If I see Joe, I ______ him about the party.
tell
will tell
would tell
would have told
750 If at first you don't succeed, ______ again
will try
would have tried
try
would try
751 If you see a rattlesnake, ________ to pick it up.
don't try
will not try
wouldn't try
wouldn't have tried
752 You ________ enter the theater if you don't have a ticket.
couldn't
can't
couldn't have
doesn't
If you have Joe for a friend, you ______ the best friend in the 753 world.
are having
would have
would have had
have
754 Mary may come to the party tomorrow if she ______ time.
is having
has
had
had had
755 If I am not busy tomorrow, I ______ you to the airport.
drive
drove
have driven
will drive
756 Will you play soccer tomorrow if it _________?
rain
is rain
is raining
will have rained
757 You could have met my father if you ______ here first period.
are
had been
are being
were
758 You will feel a little better if you ________ a nap.
take
were taking
took
had taken
drinking
drink
drank
had drunk
leave
may leave
have left
are left
759
You will get a bad headache if you _________ any more of that hot Pepsi!
760 If you finish the test early, you __________.
No.
Answers
Question
761 I guess he must speak Spanish if he _____ from Puerto Rico.
am
are
is
will be
gave
are given
can give
have given
give
gave
would give
might give
764 If he grows any taller, he _______ a basketball player.
could become
is
would have been
were
765 If the fire alarm bell rings, ______ to the nearest exit.
proceeding
proceeds
proceeded
proceed
766 If no one knows the answer, Pepito ______ it out.
shouts
would shout
would have shouted
shouted
got up
gets up
would have gotten up
get up
768 If you see Joe, ______ him "hello" from us.
told
tells
tell
will tell
769 I will go to your graduation if I _________ to.
remember
remembered
am remembered
will remember
770 Where would you be right now if you _______ at DLI?
wasn't
weren't
aren't
won't be
771 If you are happy, why _________?
you cry
you are crying
are you crying
you will cry
772 If the eyes had no tears, the soul ______ no rainbow.
is having
will have
would have
can be having
773 If Joe is still sick tomorrow, I _________ his place on the team.
takes
took
have been taken
will take
774 I am always happy if I ________ any homework.
didn't have
don't have
aren't have
won't have had
775 They will not let him join the team if he _______.
smoke
smoking
smokes
have smoked
776 Would you help me if I ________ it?
needs
needed
will need
would have needed
777 We can have the meeting in Room 204 if the door ________.
is unlocked
unlock
had been unlocking
are unlocking
778 I will call you if I _____ home early.
get
got
had gotten
will be gotten
779 I do my homework if I _________ it.
remembered
had remembered
am remembering
remember
I might call my mother tomorrow night if I _______my AT&T card 780 after class.
found
had found
can find
will be finding
I will pick you up at the airport if you _________ me your exact arrival time. If you can tell me the capital of North Korea, I ______ you five 763 dollars. 762
767
If my dog barks in the middle of the night, I always ______ to go investigate.
No.
Answers
Question
781 I will drive to Houston next weekend if my car _________ in time.
is repaired
gets the reparation
will repair
had been repaired
782 If they finish with their work early today, they ______ football.
play
played
will play
are playing
783 I would be happy if I _______ five or six languages.
can speak
could speak
have spoken
had spoken
784 I don't get to work on time if I ______ home after 6:30.
left
will have left
leave
had left
785 My car looks better when it _______ clean.
is keeping
is kept
was kept
had been kept
786 I can work better when the television ________.
is being turned off
is turned off
was turned off
had been turned off
are thought
thought
think
had thought
788 If I had a rich spouse, I _______.
wouldn't have to work
won't have to work
didn't have to work
can't be forced to work
789 If you know the answer, _____ your hand.
raised
will raise
raise
you had to raise
790 If you shoplift from a store, you _________ back home.
are arresting and sending
will be arrested and sent
had been arrested and sen
have been arrested and se
to stand
stand up
stood up
be stood up
I am crazy
I have gone crazy
I had gone crazy
I'll go crazy gave
787
791
The students like to practice if they ______ the work is fun and easy.
If the Commandant comes to the door of our classroom, please ______.
792 If it doesn't stop raining soon, ________!! 793 If you can get off work early today, I ______ you a ride home.
can give
could have given
might have been giving
You won't be allowed to take the ECL if you ________ your ID card with you.
no have
don't has
don't have
aren't having
795 If you want to go home now, you ______.
are
may
would
won't
796 I would buy a new car if I ______ a lot of money.
had
has
have
am having
797 If you were my neighbor, I ________ happy.
am
would be
would have been
will be being
798 I will be upset if it _________ during the game.
start raining
starts rain
starts to raining
starts raining
799 If I can get off work early, I _______ to the gym.
might have gone
might go
might be gone
might to go
800 I could get better scores if the tests ______ easier.
were
are
have been
would have been
794
No.
Answers
Question
801 If it is raining tomorrow afternoon, the parade ________.
will have been canceled
would have been canceled
will have to be canceled
canceled
802 If 5 plus 9 equals 14, then what _______ 8 plus 6?
is
will have been
would has been
might be being
803 Give this toy to the baby if he _______.
is cry
start cry
starts crying
starting to cry
804 If you are Lt. Joe Smith, then who _____ Lt. Joe Smythe?
are
has been
had been
is
805 I will wait for you if you _______.
hurry up
are hurry up
hurrying up
would have burried up
reminded
would have reminded
have reminded
remind
had
have
had had
were having
808 If I _______ you, I would drive more carefully.
were
was
am
had been
809 Sgt Jones could get better scores on the tests if he _________.
study
studied
studying
is study
810 We would have gone with you to the BX if you _________ us.
had invited
invite
have inviting
will invite
811 You could have gone with us to the airport if you __________.
had hurried
are hurry
hurried
will hurry
812 I would have bought a shirt for you if I ___________ your size.
know
knows
had known
will know
813 Sgt. Rhdithwmarghz would study more if he ________ so lazy.
weren't
wasn't
isn't
hasn't been
have
has
had had
will have
815 If you _______ better, would you have gone to the movie?
had felt
feel
are feeling
felt
816 Your teacher would appreciate it if you _______ English in class.
speaking
are spoken
spoke
had spoken
will be
would have been
are
will have been
818 If I ______ right now, I would probably be sweating bullets.
am being OPI'd
was in OPI
had been OPI'd
were being OPI'd
819 If I ________ older, I would retire immediately.
am
were
have been
will be
820 If today _______ Sunday, I would be in my room sleeping.
were
was
will be
is
I might go to tomorrow afternoon's graduation if you ________ me tomorrow morning. I would have bought a new television if I ________ my credit cards 807 with me. 806
814
817
Which teacher would you have wanted for Basic Grammar if you _________ a choice?
If you have ever driven 100 mph in a heavy rainstorm, you ______ an idiot!
No.
Answers
Question
821 I might have gotten a better score on the test if I ________.
study
had studied
am studying
will study
822 I _______ a monk if I had lived in the 13th century.
would be
will be
might have been
am
were
was
is
had been
824 I ________ surprised if Lt. Jones got 100 on the next ECL.
would not be
am not
would not have been
will not have been
General Jones might have won the Battle of Round Hill if he 825 _______ more troops and supplies.
has
had
had had
had been having
826 Where would you be right now if you ______ 12 years old again?
was
are
were
have been
827 If today _____ Saturday, what would you do?
were
was
is
has been
828 Where might you be right now if it _______ five o'clock?
was
am
has been
were
829 If elephants ______, this would be a much more dangerous world.
could fly
are fly
fly
flying
830 If English _______ easier, I would be happy.
is
was
were
has been
831 I would fly to Paris if I _____ an eagle.
were
was
am
have been
You could talk to him if he _____ in his office, but he's not here 832 today.
is
was
will be
were
833 I would have made screwdrivers if I ______ some vodka.
have
has
had had
had
get
had gotten
will get
have gotten
weren't
wasn't
isn't
hasn't been
wasn't
haven't been
weren't
isn't
will escape
would escape
can be escaping
would have escaped
rains
had rained
is raining
rained
didn't forget
hadn't forgotten
won't forget
haven't been forgetting
are
had been
are being
were
823
If Lt. Smith ______ here, he could help you, but he took the day off. Sorry.
You could have been in a more advanced class if you ______ a higher score on the ECL. Bob would probably be a perfect husband if he ______ such a 835 slob. He would have more friends if he _______ such a mean and 836 vicious person. The rabbit __________ if it had turned to the right instead of to the 837 left. 834
838 Would you still go to the beach if it _______? I could have taken a lot of pictures if I ________ my flash attachment. You could have met Mel Gibson if you ______ at the mayor's 840 party. 839
No.
Question
841
What would you have done about your assignment if you _______ a choice?
Answers have
are having
had had
had
had felt
feel
are feeling
felt
were
was
had been
is
844 I would understand you better if you ______ more distinctly.
speaks
are speaking
spoke
had spoken
845 I would not have come to school today if I _______ well.
do not feel
had not felt
am not feeling
did not feel
846 If I ______ rich parents, I could have attended better schools.
have
have had
had had
will have
847 If Steve _____ 55 years old, he could retire.
was
will have been
had been
were
848 I wouldn't touch that cobra if I ______ you.
was
am
were
had been
849 If it ______ six o'clock, I would be in by room resting.
was
is
will be
were
850 I would quit smoking if I ______ you.
was
am
would be
were
I am you
I were you
if I was you
if I have been you
852 If it _______ up to me, I would give you a holiday tomorrow.
was
am
would be
were
853 If I ________ older, I might retire.
am
were
was
would be
854 If I _________ in your position, I would not do that.
was
am
have been
were
would not have felt
would not feel
will not feel
am not feeling
should I see
if I am seeing
if I have seen
when I saw
will you be speak
would you have spoken
do you speak
would you be speaking
would have been sent
will be sent
is sent
would be sent
will not have had
would not be having
are not having
don't have
should not have
are not having
hadn't had
don't have
842 Would you have gone to last night's party if you ______ well? 843
851
855
Something's wrong! I'm sure Joe would call if he ______ going to be late.
I would be a little more careful answering these questions if _______.
If I had not eaten so much pizza last night, I ___________ so sick right now.
856 I will give the message to the Supervisor, ___________ her. What language ___________ right now if you had been born in Brazil? If Lt. Smith really did steal something from the BX yesterday, he 858 ________ back home next week. Had you mastered the "if" clause rules years ago, you _______ 859 trouble answering these questions. If you have answered all of these questions correctly so far, you 860 ________ any trouble on the test. 857
No.
Answers
Question
If Joe really did get 32 on the ECL yesterday, he ___________ next week. After five years in prison, the young man looked as if he _______ 862 100 years old. Were it not for the horrible weather, we _________ a picnic in the 863 park right now. If I had been born in North Korea, I ________ here at DLI right 864 now.
got recycled
will be recycled
is recycling
would have been recycled
was
were
has been
is being
are having
could be having
will have had
had had
am not
will not be
wouldn't have been
would not be
were I you
if were I you
if I had been you
was I you
will feel
would feel
feel
would have feel
does not send
had not sent
would not send
will not send
if I was
had I been
was I
if I have been
were planning
had planning
was planning
did planification
has
was having
was had
had
be
was
would been
will be being
were
be
bas been being
was
were
was
am
has been
was
has been
were
would have been
875 We would have won the game, _______ due to darkness.
if it wasn't canceled
had it not been canceled
it was weren't canceled
would that it canceled
876 I absolutely hated his speech f truth _____ told.
is
were
was
be
were
was
is
would have been
be
was
are being
happens to be
were
was
be
would be
were I you
was I you
if I you
being you I
861
865 I would study the "if" clause patterns a little more _________. If I had gotten eight hours of sleep last night, I ________ better 866 today. I might be very happy right now if my country ________ me to DLI 867 last month. 868 That would never have happened ________ there. 869 870 871 872 873 874
My boss asked me if I _____ to take off next week, and I said, "Yes!" If I were a teacher who _____ recalcitrant students, I would be very upset. If someone were to tell me that I _____ going to be fired, I would not panic. If I had known that Joe ____ sick, I woulod have visited him in the hospital. During my speech, I started feeling as if I _____ speaking Chinese under water. If (as you insist) Philadelphia really _____ the first capital of the U.S., what was the second one?
The book says, "Life should be easy and pleasant." If only it ______! I want you to return the extra books---if there _____ any----to the 878 Supervisor's closet. He would have called us by now if he had known he ______ going 879 to be late at the office. 877
880 I would not buy that gun _________.
No.
Answers
Question
881 I would not have said that to the boss _______.
was I you
had I been you
was I you
if I was you
have been
had been
will have been
am
Was I the boss
If I was the boss
Were I the boss
Would I be the boss
are
had been
were
would have been being
would have survived
will survive
would survive
survives
hadn't had
do not have
will not have
didn't have
say
said
have said
would have been said
endangering
have been endangering
will be endangered
would endanger
are loving
love
would love
will love
hadn't made
hasn't made
wouldn't've made
will not make
would be live
would be living
could have been lived
are living
are not come
would not come
don't come
had not come
aren't you
wouldn't you be
will you not be
wouldn't you has to be
give
you gave
you would have gien
you will have given
was
were
will
has
897 If there _____ a storm last night, I slept right through it.
were
is
will be
was
898 I asked Joe again if the accident _______ his fault.
weren't
wasn't
won't be
hasn't been being
899 If there ______ a point to his speech, I missed it entirely.
were
hasn't been
would have been
was
If I were a person who ______ a million dollars, I would retire 900 immediately.
has
have
have had
had
882
If Joe is smart, I ______ the greatest genius in the history of the world!
883 ____________, everyone would be given the day off tomorrow. We would have had a quorum if two more people _______ present. If Princess Diana had been wearing her seat belt, she probably 885 ________ that fatal accident. You will not be allowed to take the test if you ________ your ID 886 card with you. If you have ever killed a dog or cat out of mischief, I _____, 887 "Shame on you!" 884
888 If you have been eating raw puff fish, you __________ your health. 889
If you like chocolate, you ______ the new Godiva Triple Fudge Amaretto truffles.
890 We would have won the game if Joe _______ so many mistakes. We __________ in a totally different world if electricity had never been harnassed. If you ________ to DLI to study English, what language would you 892 have liked to have studied? One would think that if Aristotle Onassis _______ your father, you 893 would have been happy. 891
894 If taken into an alien spacecraft, _________? Should you ever be taken as a POW, _____ only your name, rank, and serial number. If he _____ speaking English, it's news to me. I thought he was 896 speaking Icelandic. 895
No.
Answers
Question
901 The next test will be A PIECE OF CAKE.
difficult
impossible
horrible
902 Can you finish the job by tomorrow?
no
probably not
no problem
sleep all night
work all night
watch tv all night
hungry
incorrect
intelligent
We are near the critical time. official formalties and bureaucratic
It's time to go to sleep.
It's time to wake up.
903
NO SWEAT.
I can't go to the movies with you. I have to BURN THE MIDNIGHT OIL.
904 He's FULL OF BEANS. 905 We are rapidly approaching zero hour.
easy maybe yes/maybe no make a 12:00 phone call honorable It's time to quit work. women putting their cosmetics on the smartest person in the organization
907 How does it feel to be LOW MAN ON THE TOTEM POLE?
the boss
the person with the least seniority
traffic signals that weren't green the richest person in the group
908 Hear's some news. It's hot off the press.
It's incorrect.
It's the most recent.
It's unbelievable.
It's funny.
909 Hold your horses!
Jump!
Answer me!
Go away!
Wait!
910 Getting 100 on the ECL would be A FEATHER IN YOUR CAP.
an impossible goal
a worthless task
911 Mr. Smith hit the century mark yesterday.
He turned 100 years old.
He fired a lot of shots.
a proud achievement He ate and drank too much.
an unnoteworthy feat He bought new clothes.
912 Don't drag your feet.
Don't hurry.
Don't run.
Don't stumble.
Don't delay.
You don't want Joe to lead the mission. He's still a babe in the 913 woods.
He's old and useless.
He's too young and inexperienced.
914 You can leave now. THE COAST IS CLEAR.
The weather is bad.
The ships are big.
guilty
free of responsibility
He eats and drinks too much. No one is watching to stop you. in charge of everything
He argues with everyone all the The weather is very bad, so you must expected to work harder
916 Joe looks DOWN IN THE DUMPS today.
rich
unhappy
talented
angry
917 My neighbor drives LIKE A BAT OUT OF HELL.
slowly
carefully
very fast
considerately
918 It's time to HIT THE HAY.
eat something
start fighting
save money
go to bed
919 Don't LET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG. Don't ________.
reveal the secret
help pets
touch any animals
loan money to people
920 Relax! GO WITH THE FLOW.
argue with people
accept things silently
be the leader
leave work early
906 We were delayed because of all THE RED TAPE.
915
Someone else volunteered for the extra duty. You're OFF THE HOOK.
mess and trash
No.
Answers
Question
961 Bill and Steve Steve are are going going to DUKE IT OUT. OUT.
get married
fight each other
start dieting
drop out of school
962 Joe was was given given a pink pink slip slip Frid Friday. ay.
He was fired from his job.
963 That That movie movie gave gave me the the willi willies. es.
It made me laugh.
He received inappropriate gifts. It scared me and made me feel
He got very drunk.
His wife left him.
It bored me completely. brought me flowers and candy
It impressed me with its beauty. showed me a great time
964 My date date STOOD STOOD ME UP last last night. night.
took me dancing
didn't even show up
965 The next next ECL ECL will will ____ _____ _ easy. easy.
being
be being
be
to be
966 You are not not very very happy happy today,___ today,________ _____? ?
are you
aren't you
do you
don't you
might
should
must
can
cheat
cheer
chime
chore
969 A person person who who is broke broke does does not have any any _____. _____.
health
time
needs
money
970 I see see one empty desk. Who _____ absent absent today? today?
be
is
am
is being
971 He stabb stabbed ed his his victim victim with with a _____ _____..
rope
knife
gun
table
972 This This car car is very very expe expensi nsive. ve.
It is not old.
It is not costly.
It is not cheap.
It is fast.
973 The homew homework ork _____ _____ easy easy last last night night
was
is
are
am
must
have to
will
should
on
in
to
at
trucks
horses
buildings
mice
977 The last last test test was was not easy. In fact, fact, itit was extremely extremely _____. _____.
difficult
short
painless
cheap
978 978 He is a ROBB ROBBER ER..
thief
teacher
soldier
banker
979 This This hando handout ut is not not shor short. t.
It is hard.
It is easy.
It is long.
It is brief.
980 What What is the the opposi opposite te of unha unhappy ppy? ?
miserable
sad
angry
happy
We have to take another test on Friday. We ______ take another test. The student next to me tried to copy from my paper. He was 968 trying to _____. 967
974
You OUGHT TO see the movie "Saving Private Ryan" as soon as possible. You ______ see that movie.
975 The train train will will arri arrive ve _____ _____ 0955 0955.. 976
A dog usually likes to chase cats, and a cat usually likes to chase _____.
No.
Answers
Question
981 Humans Humans ____ _____ _ oxygen oxygen to surv survive ive..
needs
needing
are need
need
982 The most most commo common n color color for snow snow is is _____. _____.
black
red
green
white
983 That bird looks very UNUSUAL. UNUSUAL. Yes, it looks looks _____. _____.
common
strange
ordinary
nice
984 That bread _____ stale. stale. Don't try to eat it.
am
are
is
were
985 Yesterday, Yesterday, I _____ _____ tardy for for class becaus because e my car wouldn't wouldn't start. start.
was
were
will be
am
986 He had to go to to the hospit hospital al because because he he had an _____.
original
accident
understanding
idea
987 The tallest tallest studen studentt in the class _____ Lt. Jones. Jones.
are
were
is
am
988 We're going to be late for the the ECL. ECL. We HAVE HAVE TO hurry. hurry.
must
might
can
should
989 I was was born born _____ _____ Augu August. st.
at
on
of
in
990 The Empire Empire State Buildi Building ng is located located _____ _____ New York City. City.
in
on
at
to
work
worked
works
working
992 The next next book book quiz quiz will will be _____ Wednesday. Wednesday.
at
on
in
of
There was a chemical spill in the TAIL of the jet. The spill was in 993 the _____.
rear
nose
wing
cockpit
994 What What will you you _____ _____ tomorr tomorrow ow night? night?
doing
do
done
to do
995 Is this CD player player very expensive? expensive?
cheap
nice
costly
priceless
996 My brother brother and sister sister _____ older than I am.
are
am
was
is
997 I am am very very hungry hungry.. I need need _____. _____.
rest
water
food
money
998 I _____ _____ late late for clas class s yester yesterday day..
am
were
are
was
999 What is is the normal normal color color of most grass grass in the summer? summer?
black
green
red
white
1000 My father father died _____ _____ April 17, 17, 1989.
at
on
in
of
991
The teacher _____ all day yesterday preparing new handouts for you.
No, it is _____. _____.
No.
Answers
Question
1001 If the water water is frozen, frozen, itit is _____. _____.
ice
hot
steam
boiling
1002 The river river is not not wide. wide.
It is deep.
It is shallow.
It is narrow.
It is frozen.
1003 The boss is very ANGRY. ANGRY. She is _______. _______.
upset
happy
handsome
intelligent
1004 If he injured injured his thumb, thumb, where does he he feel the most pain? pain?
his foot
his head
his toe
his hand
1005 I have been been at DLI _____ _____ 6 months. months.
since
during
at
for
1006 AUTUMN AUTUMN is my favorite favorite time of of the year.
fall
winter
spring
summer
1007 Don't let the the children children play _____ _____ the street. street.
on
at
in
to
1008 The weatherman weatherman says says it MAY rain rain tomorrow. tomorrow.
will
must
has to
might
best
the best
most good
the best
control
controlled
controlling
controls
many
some
much
often
Mrs. Goodteacher has _____ students at DLI in her Advanced Class. These drugs must be given top the patients under _____ 1010 conditions. Don't give the new students too _____ things to do their first week 1011 in class. 1009
1012 He is such such _____ _____ honest honest person. person.
a
the
an
(NO ARTICLE IS NEEDED.)
1013 Do you think he he IS ABLE TO get the job done by himself?
might
must
can
had better
1014 I _____ finishin finishing g the report right right now. now.
should
will
am
can
1015 The police police _____ waiting waiting outside outside to talk to you.
is
was
are
have
1016 I don't like like ____ ____ kind of of movie. movie.
them
those
these
that
1017 We had an _____ lesson yesterday. It was about biology. biology.
interested
interesting
interest
interests
1018 I _____ a really really good good movie last last night. night.
see
am see
saw
have see
1019 Did you _____ _____ a big breakfast breakfast this this morning? morning?
ate
eats
eaten
eat
1020 PUT your your hat out out in the hall hall on a hook. hook.
Drop off
Figure out
Get in
Hang up
No.
Answers
Question
1021 The price of that sofa is very low. The sofa is ______.
cheap
very expensive
costly
excessively high
1022 Remove your jacket if you're hot.
Put it on.
Take it off.
Keep it on.
Do it over.
1023 Our ECL scores are low. We MUST study.
might
may
are
have to
1024 How old is your father?
He has 67 years.
He is being 67 years.
He is 67.
He does 67.
1025 I believe the waitress dropped _____ pencil on the floor.
his
their
she
her
1026 Rabbits _____ faster than turtles do.
move
moving
moves
are move
1027 The graduating class _____ a party next week.
has been having
was having
will have
has had
his
its
they
their
1029 My brother and sister _____ on a ranch in Utah.
living
is live
live
lives
1030 The Senate _____ on a tax increase last month.
vote
voted
voting
will vote
my
me
mine
myself's
1032 _____ knows Mary's brother.
I
We
They
He
1033 Tom is __________ Joe is.
as tall
tall
more tall
taller than
1034 These questions _______ easy.
is
was
am
are
1035 Yesterday, I _______ a black hawk.
see
saw
am seeing
do see
1036 The price of those books ________ five dollars each.
are
were
is
have always been
1037 The weather _______ good yesterday.
is
will be
was
were
1038 He is not telling the truth.
He is jogging.
He is starving.
He is lying.
He is working.
1039 That television show was __________.
boring
bores
bored
bore
1040 What ___________ for lunch?
do you ate
you ate
did you eat
you eat
1028
1031
Most officers who live at DLI cook _____ own food in microwave ovens.
He wants to know whose book this is. I tried to tell him that it's _____.
No. 1041
Answers
Question The firemen were able to EXTINGUISH the fire in less than 30 minutes.
put off
put on
put away
put out
1042 Today's class was _____ than yesterday's.
funner
as fun
more fun
funnest
1043 How did you get from your country to San Antonio?
in plane
on plane
by plane
of plane
1044 What comes exactly 12 hours after midnight?
morning
noon
evening
sunrise
The police _____ coming to investigate the robbery in just a few 1045 minutes.
is
were
was
are
1046 No matter where you live, you need _____ access to a hospital.
quickly
quick
quickness
quickest
1047 I need to go to the bank because
my tooth aches
my car needs gas
I want to cash a check.
I need to cook lunch.
1048 The plane LEFT the airport at 0900.
take over
took on
took off
takes across
1049 For breakfast this morning, I _____ five boiled eggs.
eat
was eat
eating
ate
1050 Right now, the children ______ baseball in the park.
are play
plays
are playing
playing
1051 The police _____ here to arrest you for having a low ECL.
is
am
are
was
1052 My mother _____ a used Ferrari last week.
buy
buyed
buying
bought
1053 It _____ twenty minutes to drive from here to the airport.
takes
taking
was taken
take
1054 Last night, I _____ for nine hours.
sleep
is sleeping
slept
is sleep
1055 I want _____ to a movie tonight.
go
to go
going
for going
1056 What is the SUBJECT of her speech?
length
purpose
topic
source
1057 When you are finished with your conversation, _____ the phone.
hang up
hung up
hanging up
hanged up
1058 My favorite season of the year is AUTUMN.
winter
spring
summer
fall
1059 It was EXTREMELY cold last night.
very
not
a little bit
not very
1060 What _____ this word mean?
are
is
does
do
No.
Answers
Question
1061 Whose book is that?
It's my.
It's mine book.
It's me book.
It's my book.
1062 I made a SERIOUS ERROR on the math test.
great score
big mistake
small correction
minor problem
1063 I need to go to the dentist because
my tooth aches.
my elbow hurts
I have a pain in my ankle
My shin is very sore.
1064 It was QUITE hot yesterday.
very
not
a little bit
not very
1065 Why is the baby crying? Because _____.
he is hungry.
today is Saturday.
the car won't start.
the food was good.
1066 America ________ by Columbus in 1492.
discover
discovered
was discovered
has been discovered
1067 American English is _____ British English.
gooder than
more better
better than
more good than
1068 Lt. Smith ______ 8 more weeks before he graduates.
still have
still
having
still has
1069 He offered _____ me move my heavy furniture upstairs.
help
helping
helps
to help
1070 Do you know __________?
whose book this is
whose book is this
who belongs this book
who is owner of this book
1071 I haven't seen my family ______ October 23.
until
from
since
for
The cheetah ran ______ that the photographers couldn't take 1072 pictures.
much quickly
very quick
so quickly
quick
1073 _____ you are rich, you can pay for everyone's lunch.
Since
For
By
Thus
1074 At this moment, you _________ these questions.
answer
do answer
are answering
are answer
1075 Steve is deaf. He _______.
has no hair on his head
cannot see
is unable to hear
cannot walk well
1076 We FINISHED the test 30 minutes early.
got along with
got through with
got behind in
got along in
1077 He is unable to _____ his ideas very well.
formula
formulate
formulation
formulate
1078 That's the man _____ shot the bank guard.
whom
which
whose
who
too
very
enough
so
taller
the tallest
the taller
the tall
1079
It was _____ hot yesterday that you could have fried an egg on the sidewalk.
1080 Of my four brothers, Tommy is _____.
No.
Answers
Question
1081 Please give this package to _____.
he and she
Joe and she
she and Joe
Joe and her
dropped in on
dropped out of
dropped over at
dropped off
1083 I don't have _____ money to go to the movie tonight.
some
enough
few
many
1084 During the flight from Miami, I felt very _____.
nerve
nerves
nerved
nervous
1085 The escaped prisoner _____ last night near the airport.
is catched
was caught
has caught
caught
1086 She gave the police a good _____ of the robber.
describe
describing
description
described
1087 All of the oranges _____ rotten.
is
was
are
have
1088 Lt. Arroyo's date of _____ is April 23.
depart
departs
department
departure
1089 This coffee is _____ hot to drink right now.
too
very
so
enough
1090 I haven't visited the Alamo _______.
none
too
yet
never
1091 I didn't have _____ money to pay for my movie ticket.
enough
some
no
many
1092 I have had _____ here at DLI.
a lot of problem
lots of problem
a lot of problems
a lots of problems
1093 Joe is ______ Steve.
more older than
more older
older than
more old than
1094 Why are you carrying an umbrella?
Because it is late.
Because I am unhappy.
Because it is cold.
Because it might rain.
1095 It's like an oven in this room! (How is the temperature?)
moderate
hot
very cold
mild
1096 I _____ sick right now.
fell
feel
fall
felt
1097 I stayed up all night, _____ I feel very tired today.
because
so
but
however
1098 Roger's father served in the marines _____.
during 21 years
since 1973 to 1994
from 1973 to 1994
before 21 years
1099 I ate a hamburger; MOREOVER, I had some fish.
however
furthermore
therefore
yet
1100 I hate spinach, and _____.
so do my brother
my brother do too
so does my brother
my brother so do
1082
My cousin STOPPED ATTENDING school when he was only 11 years old.
No.
Answers
Question
1101 Please give the message to _____.
he and his wife
him and he wife
he and him wife
him and his wife
1102 While I was trying to watch television, the kids _____.
quarrel
quarrels
quarreling
were quarreling
1103 Children should not play ____ the streets.
on
in
of
to
1104 I thought the movie was terribly good. I _____.
liked the movie
disliked the movie
loathed the movie
despised the movie
1105 He went down the hall _____.
rapid
with rapid
very rapid
rapidly
1106 All of these sentences _____ by Mr. Williams.
were wrote
wrote
was written
were written
1107 _____ military students must wear uniforms to class.
All
Each
Every
Much
1108 Tom is 17 years old. Jim is 18 years old. Joe is 16 years old.
Jim is oldest.
Tom is older than Jim.
Joe is younger than Jim.
Joe is youngest.
1109 That shirt, ____ is light blue, costs less than $15.
who
whom
what
which
1110 Can we go _____ you to the movies?
apart from
along with
due to
apart at
1111 She enjoys taking tests, _____?
don't she
do she
doesn't she
did she
Before _____ your test paper, verify that you have answered all 1112 the questions.
hand in
you handing in
handed in
handing in
1113 Mike bought 100 pounds of sugar.
They're a big quantity.
It's a big quantity.
These are a big quantity.
It has a big quantity.
1114 Our suitcases are _____ each other.
similar to
similar as
same to
same as
1115 Joe had _____ trouble when he tried to take a bus downtown.
lots
many
not
much
too much
few
too few
too many
1117 It's raining outside, _______?
is there
isn't it
doesn't it
don't it
1118 _____ you please hand me that ashtray?
Must
Would
Are
Did
1119 She's the _____ student in our class.
goodest
bestest
bests
best
1120 This question _____ for you by Mr. Williams.
is wrote
was written
was wrote
writes
1116
The traffic was extremely heavy. There were _____ cars on the road.
No.
Answers
Question
1121 I hope I can go up ten points _____ the next ECL.
on
in
to
since
1122 You need ________ experience if you want a job in this company.
a
the
an
some
1123 Last night, I _________ too much Pepsi.
drink
drank
drunk
am drunk
1124 This book __________ by William Faulkner in 1953.
wrote
is wrote
written
was written
1125 I am ______ tired to go to the movie with you tonight.
too
so
very
real
1126 Which sentence is correct?
I born in big city.
I was born in a big city.
I am born in big city.
I was born in big city.
1127 I need __________ a car for the weekend.
to rent
rent
renting
rented
1128 I would like to know __________________.
where is the hotel
where the hotel is
the hotel is where
the hotel where is
1129 I have been here ________ two months.
since
during
for
at
1131 I'm tired ______ studying every night.
with
to
of
for
1132 That was the _______ movie I have ever seen.
good
goodest
bestest
best
1133 He keeps ________________ my comb!
borrowing
borrow
borrows
to borrow
1134 She is very ___________.
study
studious
student
studying
1135 ________________, we decided to try to play soccer.
Despite it was raining
Although it was raining
Even though raining
Despite it rain
1136 He TURNED DOWN a job offer in California.
accepted
declined
took
offered
1137 That is a CONFUSING math problem.
easy
perplexing
boring
simple
1138 Joe looks very ill. He _____ go to the doctor right now!
must to
is
have to
should
feel
fall
felt
fell
a flood
an avalanche
a stream
an earthquake
1130 The reson for his many absences _______ difficult to understand.
How did she hurt herself? She _____ down when the bus made an abrupt stop. When snow starts cascading down the side of a mountain, we call 1140 it _____. 1139
No.
Answers
Question
1141 If you leave ice cream out in the sun, it will _____.
melt
freeze
sneeze
pelt
Joe
car
cash
he
1143 The wind is _____ very hard.
running
passing
blowing
doing
1144 A lot of dust _____ through the open window! Close it!
come
is come
is coming
does coming
had to
has to
have to
having to
are
is
was
be
1147 The cake is TASTY. It is _____.
delicious
awful
terrible
very bad
1148 If the water is vaporized, we can call it _____.
ice
frozen
steam
cold
1149 Why is Joe looking under the hood? Because _____.
he is hungry.
he wants entertainment.
the car won't start.
the food was good.
1150 If I finish my homework early, I _____ to the gym and work out.
will going
might go
are go
should to go
1151 The price of cars and boasts _____ very high right now.
is
are
am
were
1152 I was unable to go to the movie with my friends last night.
I will go.
I didn't go.
I won't go.
I can't go.
1153 I have been AT DLI ________ six months.
since
during
at
for
1154 If I ______ you, I would be more careful with my answers.
was
am
have been
were
1155 Dikes, dams, and levees are all intended to control _____.
speed
temperature
prices
water
1156 Joe said that we have to be at Lab 3 before 0800, _____?
hasn't we
didn't he
did he
hasn't he
1157 The guerrillas caused problems _____ the government.
of
for
at
on
Run
Ran
Having running
Running
1159 I didn't eat ______ yesterday.
something
nothing
anything
none
1160 It is raining; _______, I want to play soccer outside.
still
therefore
thus
furthermore
1142
Joe bought a new car in Houston. He paid cash for IT. The word "IT" refers to ____.
The students WERE REQUIRED TO take another ECL test. 1145 They ______ do it. Yesterday, the news about the earthquakes in Iran and Mexico 1146 _____ bad.
1158
______ toward the ice cream truck, the children waved excitedly to the driver.
No.
Answers
Question
1161 I am not _____ for writing the scores in the records.
the responsibility one
the one responsible
the responsible
one responsibility
1162 It is great!
How great it is!
What a great it is!
Such great it is!
How great it is!
1163 I am here _____ your teacher, not ______ your parent.
as
by
with
to
1164 I had the secretary _____ the letter five times.
retyping
retypes
retyped
retype
1165 I'm broke.
I hurt my leg.
I have no money.
I FEEL GLAD.
I've been drinking.
1166 If I _____ you, I would be more careful with my answers.
was
am
have been
were
1167 I made the dog _____ in the garage last night.
to stay
stays
staying
stay
1168 The student FELL ASLEEP during the graduation speeches.
crossed off
dropped off
got on
came across
must
should
would rather
shall
call up
call on
call in
call down
1171 Shouldn't those rose bushes _____ more water?
be get
are getting
be getting
gets
My cousin Frankie _____ 21 years in the Marine Corps before 1172 retiring.
spend
spending
spent
spends
1173 The repairman _____ we called will not be able to get here today.
what
which
whose
whom
1174 It is not polite to stare _____ strangers.
for
with
at
on
1175 Would you mind _____ the door for me? My hands are full.
open
to open
opened
opening
1176 He is not old ______ to join the military yet.
so
enough
for
already
1177 My room is ____ the third floor of the dorm.
in
on
at
to
1178 We will try to play the soccer game _____ the rain.
in spite
despite of
despite
spite of
few
fewer
less
lesser
I fibbed.
I flashed.
I forged.
I framed.
I hear a lot of police sirens. Someone _____ have committed a crime nearby. My brother is going to FORMALLY VISIT his fiancee's family next 1170 week. 1169
1179
I made _____ mistakes on this test than I did on the one last week.
1180 I told you a little white lie.
No.
Answers
Question
1181 If you want to mail that letter, you will have to use three ______.
twenty-cents stamps
twenties-cent stamp
twenty-cent stamps
twenty-cent stamp
1182 I became sick; _____ I didn't want to take the test.
but
thus
yet
and
1183 If he is lame, he probably has trouble _____.
buying luxuries
running races
listening to music
smelling odors
1184 The Captain REPRIMANDED Lt. Smith during formation.
called down
called on
called for
called in
1185 That car Lt. Smith just bought cost a lot, _____?
don't it
didn't it
didn't he
does it
1186 I made my son _____ to bed early last night.
to go
going
goes
go
1187 He promised me that he _____ repair my car tomorrow.
would
is
tries to
had to
but
so
and
since
It's a good thing
It's too bad
It was inevitable
It doesn't surprise me
1190 Prepositions are difficult _____ me to understand.
for
to
at
with
1191 He climbed up on the roof _____ a tall ladder.
because of
due to
by means of
outside of
1192 Of my two sons, Tommy is _____.
the oldest
oldest
the old
the older
1193 He's making a lot of progress.
He's getting over.
He's getting out.
He's getting back.
He's getting along.
1194 If I had known the answers, I _____ well on the test.
would have done
will do
had done
did
1195 He studied English at Harvard _____ two years.
ago
since
during
for
1196 While _____ the street, be very careful to look in both directions.
cross
crossing
crossed
being cross
1197 Mrs. Smith is a great painter, and _____.
so her daughter is
so is her daughter
so does her daughter
her daughter do too
1198 We will start the test _____ Pvt. Jones gets here.
as soon
whether
among
as soon as
must be mailing
must mail
will be mail
must be mailed
on
in
for
to
I don't like the new printers _____ they're not as fast as the old ones. IT'S A SHAME that Lt. Jones got kicked out of school for 1189 plagiarizing someone's theme. 1188
1199
The package _____ today. Otherwise, it won't get there for my mother's birthday.
1200 I just heard some bad news _____ the radio.
No.
Answers
Question
1201 _____ fire, do not try to use the elevators.
In accordance with
In care of
In case of
By means of
1202 We go to school _____.
each days
every day
all the days
all of day
1203 They took his car to the shop _____ it.
to fix
for fix
so fix
because need to fix
1204 Please give the message to _____.
Joe and she
he and her
him and me
he and I
1205 I had the supervisor _____ the police.
to call
call
calls
called
1206 When I was a child, I used to _____ candy all day long.
eating
ate
eat
eaten
1207 You should practice _____ English during the weekends.
speak
to speak
speaking
speak the
1208 ______ Joe or Steve will loan me his car tomorrow.
Both
Neither
Either
Also
tourists
touristic
touristics
tourist
To drinking
For drink
To drink
Drink
more difficult
most difficult
difficultest
difficulter
1212 The battle for Texas independence took place _____.
before 100 years
since more than 100 years
more than 100 years ago
for more than 100 years a
1213 _____ continuously, the dog nearly drove me crazy.
Bark
Barking
Because he bark
Being bark
1214 That car is relatively inexpensive. _____, I think you should buy it.
However
Inasmuch as
Nevertheless
Therefore
1215 There _____ a lot of hard questions in this particular exercise.
is
will being
are
was
1216 The older I get, _____ I want to travel
less
lesser
the less
theleast
1217 I wish I _____ back home with my family.
were
was
am
could to be
1218 I need to _____ some gas before we start the trip.
go get
go for get
go getting
goes to get
1219 Neither one of those two books _____ mine.
are
is
were
are being
1220 He has _____ accent.
an unique
unique
a unique
the unique
1209
I want to tell you about some interesting _____ places you should visit when you come to my country.
1210 ______ an excessive amount of Pepsi is not good for you. 1211
I think these questions are the _____ of all the questions I have tried.
No.
Answers
Question
1221 All of the cake _____ by the dog in no time at all.
were eat
was eat
did eat
was eaten
1222 All of the cakes _____ by the officers' wives.
were baked
was bake
had been bake
was baked
1223 Florida used to be a major _____ outpost.
Spain
Spaniard
Hispanish
Spanish
to tell
tell
telling
the telling
1225 If Joe ________ here, he could help us.
was
has been
were
could be
1226 I don't recall __________ you before.
meet
meeting
to meet
met
1227 The teacher gives us ___________ homework.
too many
many
too more
too much
1228 I am not interested _______ studying English.
of
in
to
for
1229 We could hear the FAINT sound of a child's voice calling for help.
loud
soft
constant
terrifying
1230 Brazil is _____ Peru.
more bigger than
more biggest than
big than
bigger than
1231 Several soldiers _____ being reassigned to this unit next week.
was
are
am
were
1232 We cannot wade across the river because it is_____.
deep
shallow
narrow
ankle-deep
1233 What color are the DRAPES in your room?
rugs
walls
carpets
curtains
1234 If I _____ ECL-qualified, I would not have to do these exercises.
was
were
am
has been
gets
got
get
have to get
1236 Neither the animals nor their keeper _____ killed in the fire.
were
are
have been
was
1237 He was just so old and tired that his poor little heart ________.
gave out
gave in
gave down
gave to
1238 Joe bought _______ for his fiancee.
a dozen of roses
dozen rose
dozen roses
a dozen roses
1239 I visited my family _____ Christmas.
in
to
of
for
The cause of all the recent accidents at several major airports 1240 _____ not been determined yet.
is
has
have
were
1224
1235
The witness avoided _____ the truth about his involvement in the robbery.
The policeman ordered that Joe _____ out of the car with his hands up.
No.
Answers
Question
1241 He looked at me _____ he didn't understand a word I was saying.
already
moreover
such a way
as if
think it up
think of it
think it through
think it across
1243 When I was a child, I USED TO eat candy all day long.
would
rather
should
must
1244 Don't jump _____ conclusions.
at
to
on
in
The Captain ordered that Lt. Smith _____ in the company area at 1245 0500 tomorrow morning.
is
be
have to be
goes
1246 When I told the Captain my ECL score, he hit the ceiling.
He was happy.
He was livid.
He was indifferent.
He was overjoyed.
whom
who
which
whose
were
was
is
would be
be
is
goes
were
is
are
were
will
1251 I saw the man _____ from the bridge.
jumps
jumped
jump
being jump
1252 I anticipate _____ back home.
to go
going
for to go
being go
1253 The money _____ from the bank has not been recovered yet.
steal
stealing
stole
stolen
1254 I am scheduled to take one more OPI, _____?
am not I
aren't I
am I
are I
1255 _____ the test, he stood up and left the room.
Finish
Finished
Having finished
Being finish
1256 Tom can't find his key. It _____ out of his pocket.
may dropped
can have drop
may have dropped
should have been dropping
1257 _____ you're up, would you get me the bag of potato chips?
As long as
Due to
Notwithstanding
Furthermore
1258 The ambassador's wife wants to eat in _____ restaurant.
five-star
a five-stars
five-stars
a five-star
1259 Which sentence is correct?
It is I who am guilty.
It is me, who is guilty.
It is me who are guilty.I
It is I who are guilty.
1260 The boss required that Joe _____ at work 30 minutes early.
is
was
be
have to be
1242
1247
You want to get married? Please CONSIDER YOUR DECISION VERY CAREFULLY.
I would like to have a neighbor _____ I can feel certain will watch my apartment when I'm away.
1248 I wish today _____ Sunday. It is mandatory that Lt. Smith _____ at the airport before 0600 tomorrow. Neither the lieutenants nor the Captain _____ going to be at E Co 1250 today. 1249