Mutiple choice I
The writing workshop explained that developing the character of our _____ early on was the key to a successful novel.
A) star B) celebrity C) lead D) protagonist
The writing workshop explained that developing the character of our PROTAGONIST early on was the key to a successful novel.
She apologised for being late and said something urgent had happened just as she was leaving the house. CROPPED
She was sorry she was late but something urgent ___________________________ the last minute.
She was sorry she was late but something urgent HAD CROPPED UP AT the last minute.
The case was dismissed as a result of _______________ evidence. SUBSTANTIAL
INSUBSTANTIAL
We were all bitterly disappointed when our favourite team were _____ to the second division from the first.
A) stipulated B) allocated C) relegated D) designated
We were all bitterly disappointed when our favourite team were RELEGATED to the second division from the first.
It is important that we all have a _____ on local issues.
SAY
When I went to replay the programme, I discovered that a large _____ of it had not been recorded.
A) stock B) chunk C) length D) quota
When I went to replay the programme, I discovered that a large CHUNK of it had not been recorded.
When it was his turn to be interviewed, he suddenly felt quite nervous. CALLED
He started feeling nervous the moment he ___________________________ his interview.
He started feeling nervous the moment he WAS CALLED FOR his interview.
I admit he’s a bit of a _______________ but he’s the only one who knows the area. LIABLE
LIABILITY
When the negotiations collapsed the workers felt they had no choice but to _____ strike.
A) go on B) walk up C) hold on D) stick on
When the negotiations collapsed the workers felt they had no choice but to GO ON strike.
You can't sit on _____ _____ any longer - you have to decide whose side you're on.
THE FENCE
A local hotel has been found guilty of _____ incidents of food poisoning.
A) holing up B) shutting off C) covering up D) tucking away
A local hotel has been found guilty of COVERING UP incidents of food poisoning.
They had expected a large crowd at the event. ANTICIPATED
It ___________________________ a large crowd would turn up at the event.
It HAD BEEN ANTICIPATED THAT a large crowd would turn up at the event.
Their comments were _______________ and added nothing to the debate. CONSTRUCT
UNCONSTRUCTIVE
I always love a good murder mystery and can’t help but try and work out what the _____ in the tale is.
A) crook B) twist C) trap D) chill
I always love a good murder mystery and can’t help but try and work out what the TWIST in the tale is.
Let's agree ___ ____ on this one! We both have different opinions and there is no point trying to convince each other.
TO DIFFER
Although he _____ accepted the job, he had a change of heart after reading up on the company.
A) earlier B) previously C) initially D) prior
Although he INITIALLY accepted the job, he had a change of heart after reading up on the company.
It was the first time anyone had ever seen anything like it in this country. LIKE
Nothing quite ___________________________ seen in this country before.
Nothing quite LIKE IT HAD EVER BEEN seen in this country before.
After her month off she returned to work full of _______________. VITAL
VITALITY
Jenny has never been one to _____ on the bandwagon when it comes to following the latest trend and has always had her very own style.
A) bounce B) dive C) pounce D) jump
Jenny has never been one to JUMP on the bandwagon when it comes to following the latest trend and has always had her very own style.
She kept going ____ ____ ____ and, as a result, we couldn't reach a conclusion.
ROUND IN CIRCLES
After _____ in the back of the car for an hour, I found my missing keys.
A) ransacking B) examining C) inspecting D) rooting around
After ROOTING AROUND in the back of the car for an hour, I found my missing keys.
He wasn’t very sympathetic and told her to stop crying. PULL
Instead of comforting her, he told her ___________________________ .
Instead of comforting her, he told her TO PULL HERSELF TOGETHER.
The young actor played the role of Silas _______________ . MASTER
MASTERFULLY
Although he _____ the seriousness of his injury, you could tell he was in considerable pain.
A) played down B) built up C) toned in D) sneered at
Although he PLAYED DOWN the seriousness of his injury, you could tell he was in considerable pain.
I am not convinced at all but I will give you ____ _____ _____ _____ _____ until I check the reports!
THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT