GRAMMAR
Which verb is NOT followed by an infinitive:
A: learn
B: involve
C: refuse
B: involve
a(n) __________ priced meal.
A: well
B: extremely
C: reasonably
C: reasonably
Where is the stress of CONSEQUENTLY?
A: 'CONSEQUENTLY
B: CON'SEQUENTLY
C: CONSE'QUENTLY
A: 'CONSEQUENTLY
The introduction in an opinion essay CANNOT take one of these forms:
A: giving statistics.
B: giving your opinion.
C: giving a dramatic example.
B: giving your opinion.
The width of the Oresund Strait is __
A: 15 miles
B: 10 miles
C: 20 miles
B: 10 miles
Which verb is NOT followed by a gerund:
A: allow
B: imagine
C: mind
A: allow
The meaning of thrills is:
A: with no planning
B: exciting experiences
C: essential
B: exciting experiences
How is the sound of u in "adulthood"?
A: ʌ
B: æ
C: ə
A: ʌ
After the introduction in an opinion essay, you have to write the:
A: arguments for/ against
B: conclusion
C: restatement of your main ideas
A: arguments for/ against
What type of transportation the bridge is for?
A: only cars
B: only trains
C: cars and trains
C: cars and trains
Which verb is NOT followed by the base form of a verb:
A: let + object + ...........
B: need + object + ...........
C: make + object + ...........
B: need + object + ...........
The project __________ because of the lack of materials. Now, we have to hurry to meet the deadline somehow.
A: fell behind
B: fell out with
C: fell through
A: fell behind
Where is the stress of ADOLESCENCE?
A: 'ADOLESCENCE
B: ADO'LESCENCE
C: A'DOLESCENCE
B: ADO'LESCENCE
To introduce a contrasting fact, you can use ________ as a linking phrase.
A: As a result,
B: Then again,
C: As well as
B: Then again
The Oresund Strait connects ____
A: Denmark and Swiss
B: USA and Portugal
C: Denmark and Sweden
C: Denmark and Sweden
To talk about a memory of an earlier event, you have to use the _____________ of a verb next to REMEMBER.
A: infinitive
B: base form
C: gerund
C: gerund
"Even if you live in a big city, everybody lives in a small town." I completely agree with the writer Karin Slaughter about this. It is true that our cities are getting bigger and bigger. __________, we always seem to organize ourselves small communities within them.
A: Furthermore
B: In spite of this
C: On account of that
B: In spite of this
Which word rhymes with the COURSE?
A: Force
B: though
C: faced
A: Force
To explain the consequences, you cannot use ________ as a linking phrase.
A: As a result,
B: Consequently,
C: Furthermore,
C: Furthermore,
A: lousy
B: loud
C: noisy
A: lousy
MEAN + INFINITIVE =
A: Involve
B: Intend
C: continue an action
B: Intend
The cost of living continued to ________.
A: strait
B: obstruct
C: soar
C: soar
Which word rhymes with the LOW?
A: opt
B: fun
C: though
C: though
To add an argument, you can use ________ as a linking phrase.
A: On the other hand,
B: In addition,
C: Because of this,
B: In addition,
The height of each support tower of Scandinavian mega bridge is ____
A: 670 feet
B: 760 feet
C: 630 feet
A: 670 feet