GRAMMAR: Questions
Choose a, b, or c.
1 Could you tell me what time _____?
a) the bus leaves
b) leaves the bus
c) does the bus leave
2 How many people _____ this computer?
a) do use
b) use
c) does use
1 a
2 b
Read each sentence and determine the meaning of the word using context clues:
1. Detest: Everyone else at the party wanted garden salad but Tim because he detested vegetables.
Hate, dislike
Choose a, b, or c.
Why did you call me? - I _____, but your phone was switched off.
a) do call
b) did called
c) did call
c)
Complete the compound adjectives.
My boss is very ____-_____. When things go wrong he starts shouting at everyone.
bad-tempered
Tick (✓) A, B, or C to complete the sentences.
1 My boss is always interested in new ideas – he’s
_____ open-minded.
A a bit ■ B quite ■ C very ■
2 Will is _____ laid-back. Nothing can make him
angry.
A a bit ■ B incredibly ■ C quite ■
1 C
2 B
Choose a, b, or c.
1 You're not eating much. _____ like the food?
a) You don't
b) Don't you
c) Aren't you
1 b
Read each sentence and determine the meaning of the word using context clues:
1. Alter: Grandpa didn’t know that Suzie was coming along on the fishing trip, and now he had to alter his plans.
1. Change
Complete with one word.
I don't like jazz, but my sister _____.Complete the compound adjectives.
I'm very _____-______. I tend to forget things.
absent-minded
Tick (✓) A, B, or C to complete the sentences.
1 Ed is _____ big-headed – he thinks he’s brilliant at
everything he does.
A a bit ■ B extremely ■ C pretty ■
2 He’s _____ easy-going so he’ll probably agree with
your plan.
A rather ■ B a bit ■ C very ■
1 B
2 C
Complete the sentence with one word.
My father loves opera and so _____ my mother.
does
Read each sentence and determine the meaning of the word using context clues:
1. uncivil: Ladies, please stop the name calling. There is no reason to act uncivil. Let's discuss the problem.
1.impolite
Complete with one word.
- We didn't think the food was very good.
- _____ did we.
Neither
Complete the compound adjectives.
I think Paul is a bit ____-_____. He never spends money unless he absolutely has to.
tigh-fisted
Tick (✓) A, B, or C to complete the sentences.
There were over a hundred _____ for the job.
A applicants ■ B interviewers ■
C headhunters ■
A
Complete the sentence with one word.
A: I've been to India twice.
B: _____ you? I'd love to go.
Have
Read each sentence and determine the meaning of the word using context clues:
1. gratified: Janine was gratified when the teacher used Janine's project as an example for other classes.
1. happy, proud, satisfied
Complete with one word.
1 Sally got the job she wanted. - _____ she? That’s fantastic.
2 You forgot to text me Andy’s phone number yesterday. - That’s not true, I _____ send it! I remember perfectly.
1 Did
2 did
Complete the compound adjectives.
I am so tired of your ____-_____ behaviour! You only care about you.
self-centered
Complete with one word.
The covering letter gives information that includes specific _____ and _______ that candidates have that is relevant.
Complete the sentences with one word.
1 What were you and Sarah talking _____?
2 You didn't like her latest novel, _____ you?
1 about
2 did
Read each sentence and determine the meaning of the word using context clues:
1. inconsequential: Since our team will not make the playoffs this year, the results of the remaining games are pretty much inconsequential.
1. not important
Complete the sentences with one word.
1 Your dad can play the piano, _____ he?
2 Do you think Jack is going to come? - Yes, I _____. He promised he would.
3 Rob works as a waiter, _____ he?
1 can't
2 do
3 doesn't
Complete the compound adjectives.
You are wasting your time arguing with her, she won't change her mind because she's even more ____-____ than you.
Complete with one word.
1 The interviewer asked some strange questions
– some of them were b_ _ _ _ _ e!
2 Someone from a r_ _ _ _ _ _ ment agency phoned today and offered me a better job.
1 bizarre
2 recruitment