Fill in the Blank
My boyfriend isn't very __________. He never texts me back.
a) artificial
b) instruct
c) reliable
d) capable
e) intend
c) reliable
The word impact means
a. effect
b. cause
c. cost
d. purpose
a. effect
Read the conversation. Choose two possible ways to complete the conversation.
Sam: I can never remember people's phone numbers
Janine: ___ / ___
a. Why don't you put them in your phone contacts?
b. Maybe you should talk to your professor.
c. It's because you were dropped on your head as a child
d. You could add them to your phone book.
a. Why don't you put them in your phone contacts?
d. You could add them to your phone book.
Choose the best response
Sam: Why are you buying a new phone?
(a) for this reason, I will not buy one
(b) another reason for my concern is we don't know much about them
(c) Because my old one is broken
(c) Because my old one is broken
Do you ________ to visit the beer can house while you're in Houston?
a) artificial
b) instruct
c) reliable
d) capable
e) intend
e) intend
The word carbon means a substance found in...
a. heat
b. water
c. gas and coal
d. the air
c. gas and coal
(and the air)
Read the conversation. Choose two possible ways to complete the conversation.
Elaine: I can't think of a name for my new puppy?
You: ______ / _______
a. Why does a name matter?
b. Why don't we brainstorm possible names and write them down?
c. Name him Stinky Bottom
d. I suggest we brainstorm possible names and write them down.
b. Why don't we brainstorm possible names and write them down?
d. I suggest we brainstorm possible names and write them down.
Choose the best response
Lydia: Would you buy a self-driving car?
Andy: No. I don't think they're safe yet.
(a) for this reason, I will not buy one
(b) another reason for my concern is we don't know much about them
(c) Because my old one is broken
(a) for this reason, I will not buy one
A larger purse is _________ of holding so much more!
a) artificial
b) instruct
c) reliable
d) capable
e) intend
d) capable
a. important
b. not seen
c. local
d. global
d. global
Read the conversation. Choose two possible ways to complete the conversation with good advice.
Jill: I’m bored with cooking the same meals every week.
Chris: ___ / ___
(a) You could try cooking with a blindfold to make it more exciting.
(b) Maybe you should look up some new recipes online.
(c) I suggest we order pizza every night from now on.
(d) Why don’t we experiment with different ingredients?
(b) Maybe you should look up some new recipes online.
(d) Why don’t we experiment with different ingredients?
Choose the best response
Nick: Do you think drones are dangerous?
Emily: Maybe. I'm concerned about accidents.
(a) for this reason, I will not buy one
(b) another reason for my concern is we don't know much about them yet.
(c) Because my old one is broken
(b) another reason for my concern is we don't know much about them
My friend tried to _________ me on how to dance, but I think I just invented a new way to trip.
a) artificial
b) instruct
c) reliable
d) capable
e) intend
b) instruct
The word individual means...
a. related to one person
b. related to many people
c. intelligent
d. wealthy
a. related to one person
Read the conversation. Choose two possible ways to complete the conversation.
Ben: I keep losing my house keys.
Tina: ___ / ___
(a) I suggest you attach them to a giant keychain.
(b) You could tie them to a helium balloon for easy tracking.
(c) Maybe you should get a key holder by the door.
(d) Why don’t you put them in a box at the bottom of the ocean?
(a) I suggest you attach them to a giant keychain.
(c) Maybe you should get a key holder by the door.
Choose the
Ben: Why don’t you want to go camping this weekend?
Mia: ______________, I don't like sleeping outside.
(a) For this reason, I avoid all nature
(b) Because I don't want to be eaten by a bear
(c) Leave me alone
(b) Because I don't want to be eaten by a bear
I bought some __________ plants for my apartment because I kept killing my natural plants!
a) artificial
b) instruct
c) reliable
d) capable
e) intend
a) artificial
The word alternative is closest in meaning to...
a. healthier
b. cheaper
c. different
d. similar
c. different
Read the conversation. Choose two possible ways to complete the conversation.
Sam: I’m having trouble waking up early in the morning.
Janine: ___ / ___
(a) Why don’t you try setting two alarms?
(b) Maybe you should start going to bed earlier.
(c) You could ask your cat to wake you up.
(d) We might throw a party every morning.
(a) Why don’t you try setting two alarms?
(b) Maybe you should start going to bed earlier.
Nina: Why don’t you use social media much?
David: _______________, it takes up too much of my time.
(a) For this reason, I only post selfies of my cat.
(b) Because I prefer spending time offline.
(c) Another reason is that I can’t remember my password.
(b) Because I prefer spending time offline.