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1. You ought ________ of that before you went away.a. to have thought b. to think c. have thought d. think
2. Fancy ________ it after all these years.a. remember b. remembering c. remembrance d. to remember
3. We have found a man ________ we think will be able to do the job.a. whom b. whose c. who d. which
4. He certainty treats her ________ from the rest of us.a. different b. differently c. difference d. differentiate
5. The Peace Corps _______ a lot of people, doesn’t it?a. helps b. help c. helping d. helped
6. He was ________ Paris ________.a. in..in two weeks b. at..two weeks agoc. in..two weeks ago. d. in.. for the last two days.
7. I feel like________a. go for a walk b. to go for a walk c. gone for a walk d. going for a walk
8. Make yourself ________a. comfort b. comforted c. comfortable d. comfortably
9. She asked me ________ when she called.a. what was I doing b. what I did c. what I was doing d. I was doing what
10. When we arrived, the show ________a. had already begun b. began c. would begin d. would have begun
11. It’s an easy passage ________a. we read it b. reading and writingc. for us to read d. that we have read it
12. His mother wants ________a. him be a doctor b. him to be a doctorc. him to will be a doctor d. he to be a doctor
13. “She talked a lot about the technique of horsemanship” “But she had never ridden ________ in ________ life.”
a. one.. her b. horse.. blank c. a horse.. her d. horse..her
14. The number of students who now ________ at universities throughout our country ________ very large.
a. study – are b. studies - are c. study - is d. studies – is
15. Computers are ________ to assist ________ the problems of science.a. used widely – to solve b. used widely – in solvingc. widely used – to solve d. widely used – in solving
16. “________ quiet?” “Oh, I am sorry.”
a. Would you please keeping b. Would you mind to keepc. Would you mind keeping d. Do you please keep
17. “I certainly ________ good books.” “I know you ________.”
a. enjoy reading – enjoy b. enjoy reading – readc. enjoy to read – do d. enjoy reading – do
18. “I want something ________” “Here’s a pencil.”
a. to write on b. for writing c. to write with d. to write
19. “It’s ________.” “Yes, I feel like taking a walk.”
a. such beautiful day b. such beautiful a dayc. so beautiful day d. such a beautiful day
20. “Do you know which book is mine?” “No, but I know________”
a. which one mine is b. which one is mine c. which is yours d. which one yours is
21. “Do you like to eat durian?” “Yes, I do. I think it ________.”
a. tastes delicious b. tastes deliciously c. taste delicious d. is tasting deliciously
22. Any modern novelist would be thrilled to have his stories compared with ________.a. Dickens b. that of Dickens c. those of Dickens d. the Dickens
23. “My son has passed the University Entrance Exams.” “Congratulations! He’s now ________.”
a. a student university b. university studentc. a student’s university d. a university student
24. “Tell me what happened.” “When she heard her secret ________ in public, she was so ________ that she could not speak.”
a. telling – stunned b. tells – stunning c. told – stunned d. tell – stunning
25. Most students go to the movies only ________ , ________ on Saturdays or Sundays.a. occasional – usual b. occasionally – usualc. occasionally – usually d. occasional – usually
26. Twenty percent of the homes in Bangkok ________.a. has a television set b. have television setsc. have televisions sets d. has television sets
27. Her mother will give her a ________.a. new black leather bag b. new bag black leather
c. leather new black bag d. leather black new bag
28. “Are you going to the movies at 9.00 o’clock tonight?” “ Yes. By then I ________ my homework.”
a. finish b. will finish c. will have finished d. finished
29. By reading English newspaper, ________.a. your English will improve b. English will be improvedc. one can improve his English d. one can improve your English
30. Everybody talks about the wealthy but nobody does ________ about ________.a. something – it b. anything – it c. anything – him d. anything – them
31. He didn’t pass the entrance exam, ________ all his efforts.a. notwithstanding b. therefore c. although d. because
32. ________ the gods wish to destroy, they first make mad.a. Whomever b. Whoever c. Whatever d. Whenever
33. The place and date of the game ________.a. have not been decided b. has not been decidedc. is not decided yet d. are not decide
34. Although ________ college until recently, I left without getting my degree.a. have attended b. attended c. attend d. was attended
35. He ________ hard since he needed some money so badly. a. has worked b. had worked c. worked d. works
36. Although I have lived here for many years, I still find New York City ________.a. interested b. interesting c. interest d. interestingly
37. ________ difficult the assignment may be, I will try to do it.a. Whatever b. Wherever c. However d. Whenever
38. Many a student ________ disappointed in ________ marks.a. are – their b. have – their c. has – his d. is – his
39. He is reported ________ in the recent flight.a. to have been killed c. to be killedc. has been killed d. to kill
40. If only I _______ a fairy godmother like Cinderella!a. would have b. have c. had d. will have
41. He is one of those people who ________ work alone.a. likes to do his b. likes to do their c. like to do their d. like to do his
42. Baseball, football, and soccer ________ as extracurricular activities.a. has been approved b. has approved c. have been approved d. have approved
43. The scouts walked a mile ________ than they had intended.a. farer b. father c. further d. more far
44. ________ you may look at it, the problem is a serious one.a. Whatever b. Whoever c. Whomever d. However
45. I shall insist that he ________ as a member.a. not be accepted b. be not accepted c. is not accepted d. not is accepted
46. Since she went there alone, she ________ a pistol with her.a. has taken b. had taken c. took d. takes
47. This ring will be sold to ________ gives the best price.a. whoever b. whom c. whomever d. who
48. They said that were ________ to begin the lesson.a. already b. all ready c. already d. al ready
49. ________ you may think, I have decided to vote for him.a. Wherever b. Whoever c. Whatever d. However
50. The work ________ if everyone ________ share.a. will finish – does his b. would finish – did hisc. would be finish – did their d. will be finished – does his
51. Freedom of speech, press, and religion ________ an ideal in the western democracies.a. has been b. are c. have had d. were
52. The data ________ correct, therefore, ________ may be put into record.a. is – it b. are – they c. is – they d. are – it
53. I would appreciate ________ it a secret.a. that you would keep b. your keepingc. that you are keeping d. you to keep
54. ________ to go shopping every day?a. Do you like b. Won’t you like c. Would you like d. May you like
55. Several of these machines are out of order and ________.a. need to be repairing b. repairing is required of themc. wants repairing d. need to be repaired
56. We are considering ________ your offer.a. to accept b. accepting c. could have gone d. accepted
57. To answer accurately is more important than ________.a. finishing quickly b. to finish quickly c. a quick finish d. to quickly finish
58. His salary as a bus driver is much higher________.a. than our teacher b. than that of a teacher c. to compare with a teacher d. we teachers.
59. Ann was absent yesterday; she ________.a. must be sick b. ought to have been sickc. must have sicked d. must have been sick
60. ________ to go to the movies this weekend?a. Will you like b. Do you like c. Would you like d. Won’t you like
61. If Jane doesn’t go to the party, ________a. neither is he b. neither will he c. he will go either d. he won’t also go
62. ________ in this room is on sale for half price.a. Each piece of furniture b. Each piece of furnituresc. Each furniture d. Each pieces of furniture
63. I forgot their ________.a. telephone number b. telephones numberc. telephone’s number d. telephone’s numbers
64. It was ________ that he couldn’t put it down.a. such interesting books b. so interesting a bookc. so an interesting book d. such interesting a book
65. Although I ________ college until recently, I left without getting my degree.a. have attended b. attended c. attend d. Would attend
66. Her work, ________ , is difficult.a. like her husband b. likes her husband c. like her husband’s d. like her husband’s
67. Just between ________, his theory won’t work.a. you and I b. you and myself c. I and yourself d. you and me
68. Talk ________ a man ________ himself and he will listen for hours.a. about…by b. to…about c. to…by d. about…to
69. He wanted to know whether the report on the accidents ________ or not.a. has been typed b. had been typed c. have been typed d. had typed
70. A student’s normal equipment ________ a pen, a notebook, and a ruler.a. is consisted of b. are considered of c. consist of d. consists of
71. “Did you talk to him?” “I ________ to him about this matter before it was brought up at the meeting.”
a. would talk b. talked c. was talking d. had talked
72. “Where is she sitting?” “She is sitting ________ me.”
a. near to b. next by c. next d. next to
73. This bread is different from ________.a. that ones b. that one c. that d. those ones
74. I will pay for the goods on the day you ________ them.a. will deliver b. would deliver c. delivered d. deliver
75. “Did you expect Frank to come to the party?” “No, but I had hoped ________.”
a. him coming b. that he comes c. that he would d. him to
76. Behind those two-way mirrors ________ a guard ready to arrest anyone who ________ foolish enough to try shoplifting.
a. stand – is b. stands – are c. stand – are d. stands – is
77. “How many books does she have?” “She has _______ books.”
a. a great deal of b. a great amount c. plenty of d. a lot
78. If someone doesn’t pay ________ electricity bill, ________ might end up without lights.a. their – they b. his – he c. their – his d. his – they
79. It was ________ that we had gone for a walk.a. so beautiful day b. such beautiful c. such a nice weather d. so beautiful a night
80. “Do you think your secretary will be here on time?” “She’ll be in trouble if she ________.”
a. weren’t b. didn’t c. isn’t d. can’t
81. “I wish you had brought your wife with you.” “I’ll get her ________ on the next trip.”
a. coming along with me b. come with mec. to come along with me d. come along with me
82. “Why didn’t you come to the party last night?” “I would have come but I ________ you were there.”
a. hadn’t known b. didn’t know c. haven’t known d. don’t know
83. “How many lessons ________ so far?” a. did you study b. have you studied c. do you study d. are you studying
84. “I think he likes playing ________.”a. the football b. basketball c. piano d. violin
85. “I am too sleepy to study.” “You ________ sleepy if you hadn’t watched that late movie last night.”
a. wouldn’t have been sleepy b. were not sleepyc. will not be sleepy d. wouldn’t be sleepy
86. “Let’s take a walk before we start to study.” “Oh, I think it’s ________ for walking.”
a. much too hot b. very much hot c. too much hot d. very much heat
87. “Can you tell me where my niece is?” “Yes, of course. ________!”
a. Here she come b. Here comes your niecec. Here comes your niece d. Your niece comes here
88. Please write out the answers to the questions at the end of ________.a. eighth chapter b. eight chapter c. chapter eight d, chapter the eight
89. I have never seen of talked to him. I only know him ________.a. by his name b. by name c. about name d. of name
90. The work must be finished one way or ________.a. other b. the other c. another d. others
91. It was ________ enjoyable an evening ________ I came very late last night.a. such an – that b. much – that c. so – that d. such – as
92. ________ you say about it. ________ it will be.a. The little – the better b. The less – the betterc. The more – the little d. The better – the less
93. Look at those ________!a. white attractive dancing shoes b. shoes white attractive dancingc. attractive white dancing shoes d. dancing attractive white shoes
94. When I met him, he told me that he ________ emigrating to Australia.a. thought about b. is thinking aboutc. has thought about d. was thinking about
95. In any bureaucracy, ________ the superiors is the golden rule of survival.a. satisfying b. satisfaction c. satisfactory d. satisfied
96. The girl ________ went to the police station.a. who her purse was stolen b. which purse was stolenc. whose purse was stolen d. her purse was stolen
97. If he had driven carefully, the accident ________.a. would not have happened b. would not have been happenedc. would not happen d. would not be happened
98. If you are patient, you ________.a. can be able to learn b. can learnc. could be able to learn d. will be able to can learn
99. Since the road is wet this morning, ________ last night.a. it must rain b. it must be rainingc. it must have rained d. it must have been rain
100. “Betty has to get to New York quickly.” “________ now, she would be there by six o’clock.”
a. If she leaves b. Were she to leave c. Should she leaves d. Would she leave
101. After seeing the movie, ________.a. the book was read by him b. a policeman gave him the bookc. he wanted to read the book d. the book was given to him
102. I wonder ________.a. how much cost these shoes b. how much do these shoes costc. how much these shoes cost d. how much are these shoes cost
103. ________ by the news reporters, he slipped out through the back door.a. To avoid anyone to meet him b. To avoid meetingc. To avoid being met d. To avoid to be met
104. I propose that the man ________ as a member of the club.a. will be accepted b. is accepted c. to be accepted d. be accepted
105. I wish that I ________ such a bad headache last night.a. hadn’t b. didn’t have c. hadn’t had d. wouldn’t have
106. Very few boys turned ________ for badminton practice yesterday.a. to b. with c. up d. on
107. A: “Whose pen have you borrowed?” B: “________, I never borrow things from ________.”
a. No one’s – anybody b. No one – anybodyc. Nobody – someone d. Nobody’s – someone
108. Yesterday I ________ my secretary ________ my letters.a. had to have – type b. had to had – typec. had to have – typed d. have to had – typed
109. We want an ________ teacher.a. experience b. experiencing c. experienced d. experiencer
110. A: “How did you like the party?” B: “I haven’t had ________ for months.”
a. such enjoyable evening b. so an enjoyablec. such an enjoyable evening d. so much enjoyable evening
111. Do you know ________?a. what time the movie starts b. what time does the movie startsc. what time starts the movie d. the movie starts what time
112. Upon returning from school, ________.a. a letter was in the mailbox b. he found a letter in the mailboxc. a letter was found in the mailbox d. the mailbox had a letter in it
113. The restaurant ________ is not far from here.a. we had lunch in it b. we had lunch in c. where we had lunch in d. which we had lunch
114. ________ what they are doing, they have very little chance.a. Even if b. In spite of c. Because d. As
115. The weather forecast says there will be ________ and ________ in the afternoon.a. storm – rain b. storms – a rain c. storms – rain d. a storm – a rain
116. There were many soldiers ________ in that fierce battle.a. killing and injured b. killed and injured c. killing and injuring d. killed and injuring
117. The plane flew very ________ to avoid being seen by the enemy’s radar.a. lowly b. lower c. lowlier d. low
118. He felt ________ at home in such a small house.a. comfortable b. comfort c. comfortably d. in comfort
119. I can’t ________ you ________ getting married now that you are of age.a. prevent – from b. protect – from c. prevent – in d. protect – for
120. Statistics ________ that the population of this country was doubled.a. proves b. prove c. proofs d. proof
121. At the party I met five girls, ________ are my students.a. of the two b. two of them c. two of whom d. they
122. Now he is reading the book with one eye because ________ was hurt.a. another eye b. other eye c. one eye d. the other eye
123. Let’s go shopping. I have ________ in my pocket.a. few hundred dollars b. a few hundred dollarsc. few hundreds dollars d. a few hundreds dollar
124. There will not be enough roads for cars ________.a. for a few times b. during a few years’ timec. at a few years of time d. in a few years’ time
125. In addition to ________ the quality of existing products, the company has been responsible for the development of new ones.
a. improving b. improve c. be improved d. improved
126. It was unnecessary that the clerk ________ that package.a. wraps b. wrapping c. wrap d. wrapped
127. Many of his ideas are interesting ________ the women the conference.a. than – attending b. to – attending c. in – attending d. for – attended
128. He seldom borrows ________ from ________.a. something – somebody b. something – anybodyc. anything – anybody d. anything – somebody
129. His plane crashed and blew up but he survived. What ________ experience!a. terrify b. terrified c. a terrifying d. the terrifying
130. He didn’t answer the two ________ questions. a. embarrassed b. embarrassing c. embarrass d. embarrasses
131. She has ________ friends that she feels lonely and can’t help ________.a. such a few – to cry b. so few – crying c. such few – crying d. so a few – crying
132. I’ll have my cooker ________ before Friday.a. repair and paint b. repairing and paintingc. repairing and painting d. repair and painted
133. Doctor, I’d like to ________ with you if you have time.a. speak something b. tell something overc. talk something over d. go something over
134. The gangsters, ________. Quarreled among themselves.a. being a fool b. very fool c. to be very foolish d. being very foolish
135. The crowd _______ cheering, but our group ________ not impressed by the convention.a. is – are b. are – is c. is – is d. are – are
136. One of us ________.a. do not like to wear our necktie b. do not like to wear his necktiec. does not like to wear his necktie d. does not like to wear their necktie
137. “He was supposed to be here at eight o’clock but he didn’t show up at all.” “He ________ an accident.”
a. should have had b. must have hadc. might have had d. would have had
138. Sheila ________ than her sister.a. has more friendly b. is less friendly c. is more friends d. has less friendly
139. Beethoven ________ many great pieces of music.a. was composed of b. was composed c. composed of d. composed
140. Either the dogs or their master ________ one of these days.a. has to kill b. have to be killed c. has to be killed d. have to kill
141. I can’t ________ money ________ everyone who comes along and expects help.a. borrow – to b. lend – from c. borrow – far d. lend – to
142. His success proves him ________ and he is considered ________ leader.a. wisely – strong b. wise – a strong c. wise – strong d. wisely – strongly
143. It’s not much good ________ to him. He is so indifferent ________ success or failure.a. to talk – whether b. talking – from c. talking – to d. to talk – in
144. The train was ________ two hours and that was ________ to the passengers.a. delaying – annoying b. delayed – annoyedc. delaying – annoyed d. delayed – annoying
145. He promised me not to pick my apples again, and ________.a. neither did his brother b. so did his brotherc. neither didn’t his brother d. his brother didn’t promise either
146. You’d better not go to ________.a. those rather crowed dirt fishing villagesb. those rather dirty crowded fishing villagesc. those crowded rather dirty fishing villagesd. those dirty rather crowded fishing villages
147. He said he would rather________.a. walk than run b. walked than ran c. walks that runs d. walked that running
148. She was very angry with you. You ________ her age.a. had better not to ask b. I stepped on something softc. must not have asked d. my feel were struck by something soft
149. Walking in the dark, ________.a. my foot struck something soft b. I stepped on something softc. something soft was struck by my foot d. my feet were struck by something soft
150. ________ last year, you would be studying in a university now.a. If only you study hard b. If you studied hardc. If you had studied hard d. you should study hard
151. The students each ________.a. have carried their suitcases b. had carried his suitcasesc. have carried his suitcases d. had carried their suitcases
152. My father would rather I ________ that car, but I did.a. didn’t buy b. wouldn’t buy c. haven’t bought d. hadn’t bought
153. Mary has ________ that she doesn’t know what to do with it.a. such lot of money b. such much money c. such a lot of money d. so plenty of
154. Reading books when you are tired________.a. are a waste of time b. are wasting time c. is a waste of time d. is wasted time
155. He filled the glass ________ the water ________ from his laboratory.a. of – brought b. with – brought c. with – bringing d. of – bringing
156. What ________ to his friend ________ him from carrying on his jobs.a. was happened – discouraged b. happened – discouraging
c. happened – discouraged d. happens – discourage
157. Which one is correct?a. Almost everyone of the animal in the zoo is starving to death.b. Most of animals in the zoo are starving to death.c. Almost every one of the animals in the zoo is starving to death.d. Most animal in the zoo are starving to death.
158. Although they panted ________, they didn’t earn ________.a. less crop – less b. less crops – fewer c. fewer – fewer d. fewer crops – less
159. Having made a long speech at the conference, ________.a. his voice was lost b. he lost his voicec. nobody heard his voice d. everybody applauded him
160. ________ in the 17th century, the house looks unique.a. Designing b. Designed c. To design d. Have designed
161. Had he come here yesterday, I ________ there tomorrow.a. will not go b. would not have gonec. shall not go d. would not have to go
162. ________, she didn’t try to do anything.a. Feeling frustration b. Felt frustrated c. Feeling frustrated d. Felt frustrating
163. Their winning scholarships ________ everybody in the family.a. are pleased b. pleases c. is pleased d. are pleasant
164. He is the person ________ they think is best qualified.a. whom b. when c. who d. how
165. We enclosed the ________ of our products for your consideration.a. price list b. list price c. price’s list d. list’s price
166. He locked ________ out of the house. Did you ever lock ________ out?a. him – you b. himself – you c. yourself – himself d. himself – yourself
167. When he ________, we shall begin the meeting.a. will arrive b. is arrived c. arrives d. is arriving
168. That car is ________ expensive than I can afford but it is ________ good.a. too much – really b. far more – really c. much more – real d. a little more – real
169. You have three books and she has two, but ________ more.a. her cost b. hers cost c. hers costs d. her costs
170. If you had seen ________ pancakes he ate this morning, you might have understood why he is so overweigh.
a. a number of b. the number of c. a large amount d. how much
171. We had to wait almost ________ hour before we got ________ taxi to ________ railway station.
a. the – a – the b. an – a – the c. an – the – a d. the – a – a
172. She smiled at him ________.a. friendly b. with friendly c. in a friendly way d. as friends
173. She needn’t do that herself and ________.a. you don’t too b. you needn’t too c. you needn’t either d. neither don’t you
174. There are not ________ few children to look after ________ he thought.a. such – that b. so – that c. such – as d. so – as
175. The girl, ________, avoided ________.a. being warned – to walk alone in that streetb. was warned – walking alone in that streetc. having been warned – walking alone in that streetd. warning – to walk alone in that street
176. You will get your son ________ if you let him drive such a car ________ in town.a. to kill – to work b. killed – work c. killed – to work d. to kill – work
177. He gave me a ring ________.a. was made of gold b. made from gold c. made of gold d. making from gold
178. A: “I saw you in New York but you didn’t see me.” B: “It ________ someone else. I have never been to New York.”
a. must be b. should have been c. may be d. must have been
179. A strange plane flew ________.a. highly yesterday round the city b. round the city highly yesterdayc. highly round the city yesterday d. high round the city yesterday
180. He had brought ________.a. two book too many b. many two books tooc. too many two books d. many too two books
181. He was not admitted into the room because he was ________.a. late half an hour b. half an hour late c. late a half hour d. late half hour
182. He still cannot find a girl ________.a. good enough to marry with b. well enough to marry toc. good enough to marry d. good enough to marry to
183. ________ on the new foreign policy, the government stretched out a hand of peace to all the nations.
a. Deciding b. Being decided c. Having been decided d. Having decided
184. Although I ________ college until recently, I left without getting my degree.a. have attended b. attended c. attend d. will attend
185. The students haven’t arrived, and ________.a. their teacher haven’t, either b. so hasn’t their teacherc. nor have their teacher d. neither has their teacher
186. I ________ my work by five o’clock this afternoon.a. finish b. shall have finished c. have finished d. will be finished
187. Maria ________ for two hours before the bus finally came.a. waited b. has been waiting c. has waited d. had been waiting
188. Political situations in our country ________ for the last six months.a. has been improving b. has been improvedc. were improved d. have been improving
189. He said he was very busy ________ his students for an examination.a. of preparing b. to prepare c. preparing d. by preparing
190. He went home as soon as he ________.a. had his hair cut b. had had his hair cut c. has his hair cut d. has cut his hair
191. Grand Canyon is the greatest wonder I’ve ever seen. I wish my wife ________ next trip.a. comes with me b. could have come with mec. could come with me d. came with me
192. She was the most ________ girl ________.a. irritating – I ever know b. irritating – I have ever knownc. irritated – I ever know d. irritated – I had ever known
193. It’s no good ________ to calm him now. He is very angry.a. trying b. to try c. for trying d. to have tried
194. I remember ________ her when she was a little girl.a. to see b. saw c. seeing d. see
195. Not all of the places ________ are interesting.a. which we visited them b. we visited themc. we visited d. that we visited to
196. The population of our country ________.a. is larger than your country b. are larger than your countryc. is larger than that of your country d. are larger than those of your country
197. Stuntmen, ________ dangerous, are paid much less than actors.a. whose works are b. who their work is b. which their work is d. whose work is
198. A: “Mary has come here and she has a nice present for you.” B: “Oh, really ________.”
a. How lovely she is ! b. What lovely she be !c. What lovely she is ! d. How lovable she be !
199. Israel decided to take revenge on the enemy ________ the consequence.a. without regard of b. regardless of c. despite of d. in case of
200. Paul ________ from his family since he arrived on the tenth of last month.a. don’t hear b. doesn’t hear c. has not heard d. had not heard
201. ________ nobody put the blame on him, he admitted________.a. Although – to do wrong b. Although – having done wrongc. Because – doing wrong d. In spite of – having done wrong
202. There should be some money in the safe, ________?a. shouldn’t there b. shouldn’t it c. isn’t there d. isn’t it
203. Do you know Joan, next month I ________ in his house for 25 years.a. shall have been living b. shall have been livedc. shall be living d. shall live
204. Write a shore essay ________ to class tomorrow.a. when you will come b. before you comec. after you will come d. as soon as you will come
205. Mr. Brown enjoys his hobby, ________ old clocks.a. to collect and repair b. to collect and to repairc. collecting and repairing d. collecting and to repair
206. I am very sorry I am late. I ________ by bus.a. should come b. must have come c. should have come d. ought to come
207. He is not used to ________.a. hard work b. work hard c. hardly working d. working hardly
208. ________, the car ran smoothly.a. Having fixed b. Being fixed c. Having been fixed d. Fixing
209. Mary and her sister take turns ________ their mother prepare their meals.a. to help b. helping c. to helping d. help
210. The hotel ________ is a luxurious one.a. he is staying at b. which he is stayingc. that he is staying at it d. he is staying it
211. There is no comparison between these two boys. Your son is ________ better.a. more much b. much more c. very d. far
212. When Mary came in, we ________ T.V. for half an hour.a. were watching b. watcher c. had been watching d. have been watching
213. Mary : “Get another bottle of cold water from the refrigerator, please. John : “I can’t. There ________ left.”
a. aren’t any b. isn’t any c. is more d. is not
214. The amount leisure time I have depends on ________ of homework I have to do each day.a. the amount b. the number c. how much d. the lots
215. Many people dislike ________ on a crowded bus.a. standing b. to stand c. stood d. to standing
216. A policeman’s duty is ________ the public and ________ crime.a. to protect – prevent b. to prevent – to protectc. prevent – protect d. to protect – preventing
217. The little boy became ________ when he didn’t see his mother in the room.a. frightening b. frighten c. frightened d. to frighten
218. One of the books is mine; ________ is my sister’s.a. the others b. another c. other d. the other
219.Walking in the woods, ________.a. a snake bit him b. a snake was bitten himc. he is bitten by a snake d. he was bitten by a snake
220. Though he is not rich, ________.a. but he is content b. he has content c. he contents d. he is content
221. In the last few years our government ________ to correct the situation.a. have tried b. is trying c. has tried d. tried
222. The students in the class ________ the teacher’s instruction.a. are awaiting for b. are waiting c. is waiting for d. are awaiting
223. When will the examinations ________?a. be taken place b. take place c. took place d. be took place
224. The knife ________ committing the crime was hidden in the bush.a. is used to b. was used to c. used for d. a used to
225. Is the book you bought from him ________?a. interested b. be interested c. interesting d. interests you
226. Going by train is ________ than going by plane.a. more expensive b. more cheaper c. very cheaper d. much cheaper
227. Because there was an accident on the road, ________ a traffic jam.a. so there was b. therefore there was c. there was d. however, there was
228. The people ________ the conference are ________.a. attended – language teachers b. attending – languages teacherc. attending – languages teachers d. attending – language teachers
229.All sorts of rumours that are going round ________ the people.a. frightens b. is frightening c. are frightened d. frighten
230. The library has ________.a. English easy books very several b. very several easy English booksc. several very easy English books d. several English books very easy
231. The house ________ is ________ Twenty – second Street.a. where we were looking – at b. we were looking at – onc. we were looking at it – on d. that we were looking at – in
232. A good many horses ________ for the race.a. has entered b. have been entered c. have entered d. has been entered
233. My brother Jim, ________ yesterday, is going to the States.a. that you talked to b. you talked to c. whom you talked to d. whom you talked
234. A: “I went to England last month.” B: “I ________. When did you come back?”
a. don’t know you went to England b. didn’t know you were in Englandc. don’t know you are in England d. don’t know you go to England
235. I ________ my dinner for 5 minutes when I heard a knock at the door.a. I was having b. I am having c. I had been having d. I have been having
236. My two brothers are at home and I’m sure they ________.a. must be watching T.V. now b. must watch T.V. nowc. might watch T.V. now d. ought to watch T.V. now
237. ________ that they were trying to poison him, he refused to eat anything.a. Convincing b. To convince c. Convince d. Convinced
238. Today, ________ medical science we can expect to live to a good old age.a. according to b. thank c. thanks to d. despite
239. When you saw her doing that, you ________ her.a. must stop b. must have stopped c. should stop d. should have stopped
240. It’s about ________ from here to the station.a. ten minutes drive b. ten minute’s drive c. ten minute drive d. ten minutes’ drive
241. The number of people who ________ in the city ________ about ten thousand.a. lives – is b. live – is c. lives – are d. live – are
242. The teacher suggested ________ that all their homework ________.a. the students – be b. the students – is c. to the students – be d. to the students – are
243. This is the second time someone ________ me today.a. had interrupted b. interrupted c. interrupts d. has interrupted
244. By next July John ________ working in this office for five years.a. will be b. will be being c. will have been d. will has been
245. The high standard of quality of the goods________.a. need to maintained b. need maintaining c. needs to maintain d. needs maintaining
246. Prices are going up, and that ________ the cost of living ________ up.a. makes – to b. make – to go c. makes – going d. make – going
247. The employees in the company are paid ________.a. by month b. by a month c. by the month d. by monthly
248. She failed the entrance examinations. Her father didn’t like to see her ________, so he sent her to study aboard.
a. laughing at b. laugh at c. laughed at d. laughs at
249. There were ________ of people killed in the six – day war between the two countries.a. ten of thousands b. tens of thousand c. tens of thousands d. ten of thousand
250. ________ Christmas Eve I usually have someone ________ my mother some flowers.a. In – send b. On – sent c. On – send d. At – to send
251. Mr. Gray is ________.a. an old friend of my wife b. an old friend of my wife’sc. an old friend’s my wife d. an old friend of my wifes’
252. He was much criticized for what he had been doing but he remained ________.a. silent b. silence c. silently d. to silent
253. This is the first cigarette ________ today.a. I smoked b. I have smoked c. I smoke d. I am smoking
254. A: What ________ the weather like? B: It was very wet and cold.
a. does b. was c. did d. is
255. A: I went to see Jim last night to ask for some help. B: ________. I could have helped you if you had told me.
a. You didn’t need to go b. You needn’t have gonec. You shouldn’t go d. You mustn’t have gone
256. ________ you were ill, I would have visited you.a. If I knew b. Were I to know c. Had I known d. If I would have known
257. ________ guilty of fraud, the man was sent to prison for six months.a. Having found b. Finding c. Having been found d. Being founded
258. Have you heard that bus fares ________ again very soon.a. be increased b. will increases c. are being increased d. is increasing
259. A: “I am sleepy.” B: “You ________ if you had gone to bed earlier last night.”
a. wouldn’t been so sleepy b. wouldn’t have sleepy
c. wouldn’t so sleepy d. wouldn’t have had sleepy
260. The leader of the laborers, as well as most of his followers, ________ to see the Prime Minister.
a. has come b. have come c. had come d. are coming
261. Many a person ________ to earn ________ way through college.a. have – his b. has – his c. have – their d. has – their
262. You should select foods that are nourishing and ________.a. taste good b. taste delicious c. taste deliciously d. tasty
263. While having lunch, ________.a. his girlfriend came to see him b. the soup bowl slid onto his lapc. the telephone rang d. he told me about his past experience
264. Economics ________ the subject that they like to study in the class.a. is most always b. are most always c. is almost always d. are almost always
265. She was crying bitterly because the result of her examination________.a. was disappointed b. had been disappointedc. was disappointing d. was being disappointed
266. Water ________ hydrogen and oxygen.a. is composed of b. is consisted of c. composed of d. consist of
267. A friend of ________ was sick ________ malaria.a. them – with b. their – of c. theirs – with d. them – of
268. The ________ they receive money, the ________ they become.a. less – angrier b. lesser – more angry c. less – most angry d. lesser – angrier
269. He carried out the order ________ he should be punished.a. less b. in case c. because d. lest
270. He ________ his garage all day yesterday.a. used to paint b. would paint c. was painting d. has painted
271. What ________ we’ve had this last week!a. wonderful weather b. the wonderful weatherc. a wonderful weather d. wonderfully weather
272. I don’t like ________ poems, but I like ________ this one.a. to read – reading b. to read – read c. reading – to read d. reading – reading
273. It is imperative that the letter ________ at once.a. dispatch b. is dispatched c. be dispatched d. dispatching
274. A: Drivers can get licenses at 18, but your son is only 16. B: He is ________.
a. two years too young b. too young two yearsc. young two years too d. too two years young
275. He will fix everything after ________.a. you explain him the situation b. you will explain him the situationc. you have explained him the situation d. you have explained the situation
276. What he has done ________ me so much.a. is not impress b. does not impressc. is not impressed d. has not been impressed
277. I am expecting a parcel ________ by post today.a. come b. will come c. to come d. is coming
278. Don’t forget to give her the message when you ________ her.a. will see b. see c. have seen d. are seeing
279. Next week I ________ to visit my sister and shall probably take her some fruit and other things.
a. shall intend b. will intend c. intend d. intended
280. The chances of starvation ________ less if one is a farmer.a. is b. are c. be d. being
281. There ________considerable room for improvement in their work.a. were b. are c. be d. is
282. Every year the members of the club ________ to celebrate the anniversary.a. comes b. come c. are coming d. is coming
283. For the past ten minutes I ________ for my friend to come. She hasn’t arrived yet.a. waited b. am waiting c. was waiting d. have been waiting
284. On Sundays I usually go fishing or ________ my shopping at Sunday market.a. doing b. do c. will do d. have done
285. Last week he promised that he ________ today, but he hasn’t arrived yet.a. will come b. was coming c. would come d. come
286. ________ anybody in these two classes know John’s address?a. Has b. Do c. Does d. Are
287. “Has John finished his work yet?” “Yes, he ________ about half an hour ago.”
a. has finished b. has been finished c. finished d. was finished
288. The furniture in this room and that room ________.a. don’t need to be polished b. don’t need polishingc. doesn’t need to be polished d. don’t need to polish
289. He lent me his bicycle yesterday and I ________ it last night.a. have returned b. returned c. had returned d. return
290. Our team ________ every match so far this year, but we still have three more games to play.a. have won b. has won c. had won d. wins
291. The dog is still wet. It ________ out of the rain.a. only just comes b. has only just been comingc. was only just coming d. has only just come
292. ________ my sister since last night? I can’t find her anywhere.a. Did you see b. Were you seeing c. Have you seen d. Do you see
293. ________ a noise just then?a. Have you heard b. Did you hear c. Were you hearing d. Are you hearing
294. Man ________ how to reach the most distant planets.a. not yet discovered b. not discovered yetc. has not yet discovered d. doesn’t yet discover
295. One day last year, I ________ downstairs.a. have fallen b. used to fall c. was falling d. fell
296. He used to visit us every week but he ________ now.a. rarely came b. rarely comes c. is rarely coming d. has rarely come
297. ________ some kind of whisky?a. Is this bottle containing b. Is this bottle containedc. Was this bottle containing d. Does this bottle contain
298. Rome has been an important city for centuries, and it ________ important.a. has still been b. is still being c. had still been d. is still
299. Nobody ________ to see me so far today, but my mother may come this evening.a. comes b. is coming c. has come d. had come
300. He is reading The Times today, but on Fridays he ________ The Post.a. is reading b. reads c. was reading d. had read
301. The rainy season ________, and so everything is growing fast.a. was beginning b. had begun c. has begun d. will begin
302. When you saw her, ________ my letter?a. did she already receive b. has she already receivedc. does she already receive d. had she already received
303. ________ a long time since I saw him.a. It was b. There is c. It has been d. It takes
304. The cook hasn’t cooked your supper yet. ________ it now or later?a. Had he done b. Will he have been doingc. Has he done d. Shall he do
305. While we ________, I suddenly remembered that I hadn’t locked the door.a. have been lying b. lies down c. were lying down d. lie down
306. How much money ________ when you leave this job?a. did you earn b. will you have earned c. have you earned d. had you earned
307. He’s still very tired because he ________ from his world tour.a. was only recently coming back b. has only recently come backc. only recently comes back d. is only recently coming back
308. You’ll have to knock at the door loudly to wake me when you get home tonight as I ________ heavily then.
a. shall sleep b. slept c. shall have slept d. shall be sleeping
309. He ________ the exam next July but now he won’t be able to take it until next November.a. will be taking b. was taking c. is taking d. is going to take
310. By the time you get back to Thailand, I ________ in the band and you can come and see me there.
a. shall have worked b. am working c. shall be working d. work
311. The fox is sure to come in the middle of the night because he knows the hens _______ then.a. will be roosting b. will be roosted c. roosted d. were roasting
312. How long ________ here by the end of next year?a. will you work b. are you workingc. will you be working d. will you have been working
313. We ________ to go to Singapore next August, but we find we can’t go as we’ve spent all the money on the house.
a. plan b. will be planning c. were planning d. will plan
314. I usually go to bed at ten; therefore I ________ peacefully at midnight.a. shall be dreaming b. am dreaming c. shall have dreamt d. would have dreamt
315. A new house ________ on the land next to our house.a. is building b. is built c. is being built d. will build
316. Are meetings ever ________ in the classroom?a. be held b. held c. holding d. to hold
317. I don’t believe that problem ________.a. is being solved b. to be solved c. been solved d. being solved
318. Paper money for over a thousand year.a. used b. has used c. has been used d. use
319. How old must you ________ in an election?a. to be to vote b. be to vote c. to vote d. to be voted
320. It’s very dark and he _______ where he is going.a. can’t be able to see b. will able not to see c. won’t be able to see d. won’t be able to see
321. You ________ your books next lesson, as we shall do oral work.a. don’t need bring b. needn’t bring c. needn’t of bringing d. needn’t be bring
322. ________ so much luggage? There’s nowhere to put it.a. Need you to bring b. Must you need bringc. Need you bring d. Need you have to bring
323. ________ to the office until four o’clock.a. You must not to go b. You’re not to goc. You’re not have to go d. You oughtn’t go
324. He said he ________ a doctor.a. must have to see b. needed to see c. did need of seeing d. ought to need see
325. ________ all this translation now? It is very boring.a. Do I must do b. Need I must do c. Need I do d. Must I to do
326. I won’t let you go home till you ________ your work.a. will finish b. finished c. have finished d. will have finished
327. I will let him as soon as he ________.a. returned b. returns c. is returned d. will return
328. How many of these machines ________ when you have sold this last one?a. have bought b. will have boughtc. are being bought d. will have been bought
329. My brother is so prod that I can’t make him ________ his mind.a. change b. changing c. changed d. to change
330. I ________ you now if I could.a. will help b. help c. would help d. am going to help
331. If you took those clothes to the laundry now, they ________ by this evening.a. would be washed b. washed c. would wash d. would have been washing
332. I wish I ________ him when he visited Thailand.a. met b. have met c. had met d. would meet
333. This is the fourth time this week ________ brother has broken my bicycle.a. at which your b. that your c. which your d. that you
334. The mountain is ________ no one can climb it.a. very steep that b. steep that c. so steep as d. so steep
335. Don’t listen to him ________ he complains.a. no matter how much b. whateverc. why d. whichever
336. We will take ________ put you to the trouble of fetching more.a. less sugar than b. less sugar ratherc. less sugar rather than d. lesser sugar than
337. At last month’s meeting the president asked the farmers if they ________ more trees immediately.
a. will plant b. have planted c. would plant d. planted
338. He already owns two cars and now he is buying ________ one.a. the other third b. another third c. the third d. third
339. Not one of the typewriters that ________ stolen ________ been found.a. was – has b. were – have c. were – has d. was – have
340. ________ coffee did you drink today? Three cups.a. How many cups b. How much c. How many d. What
341. She was so frightened when she saw ________ parked in front of her house.a. the number of police cars b. a number of police carc. the number of police cars d. a number of police cars
342. This car is ________ from that one.a. not different b. not differing c. no difference d. no different
343. The country needs more gas and oil, ________ is in short supply.a. both of them are b. both of which is c. both of them is d. both of them are
344. I choose this program because it is better than ________ that come on at the same time.a. the others b. another c. other d. any other
345. He gave a lecture yesterday. Some students did not understand it. Not all of the students understand ________ yesterday.
a. his lecture he gave b. a lecture he gave c. the lecture he gave d. that he gave a lecture
346. Any person who calls himself ________ would never speak to me like that.a. gentlemen b. gentleman c. a gentleman d. the gentleman
347. He was put in prison ________, but not for long.a. at a time b. for a time c. for many times d. in times
348. The weather is always changing: it is raining one minute and fine ________.a. next one b. the next c. next minute d. next
349. He suggested ________ to a holiday camp.a. Mary that she should go b. to Mary that she should goc. for Mary that she go d. to Mary to go
350. She is one of those who ________ money.a. enjoys to spend b. enjoys spending c. enjoy to spend d. enjoy spending
351. Americans today are marrying at an earlier age than their parents and grandparents ________a. are b. did c. do d. were
352. They differed ________ each other in their political views.a. from b. about c. in d. by
353. I hope you will enter heartily ________ the contest.a. for b. at c. into d. upon
354. ________ with symbols, the novel Mody Dick is difficult to understand.a. Filling b. Filled c. Having filled d. Being filled
355. “Do you want to use the tell or the short glasses?” “I like the ________ better.”
a. short one b. short ones c. one is short d. glasses are short
356. The teacher made ________ comment on her report.a. a little b. little c. few d. a few
357. ________ English books is available on the market at present, but none is appropriate to architecture students.
a. A large number of b. A great deal of c. The large number of d. A lot of
358. We all agreed that we would build ________ house.a. a good big gray stone b. a gray stone good bigc. a big good stone gray d. a stone good big gray
359. My brother-in-law works in ________a. a well-designed, modern factory shoesb. a well-designed factory modern shoesc. a modern, well-designed shoe factoryd. a modern, shoe well designed factory
360. She poured ________ into the bowl.a. some water drinking clean b. some clean drinking waterc. some drinking clean water d. water some clean drinking
361. The Commander in his uniform wore a sword with a ________ hilt.a. gold, long, glittering b. glittering, gold, longc. long, gold, glittering d. long, glittering, gold
362. He told me a/an ________ story.a. horrifying, mystery, old b. old, horrifying, mysteryc. mystery, old, horrifying d. horrifying, old, mystery
363. ________ took the Pratom one entrance examination on Tuesday 22, March.a. Thousands children b. Thousands of children
c. Thousand of children d. A thousand of children
364. He is German soldier with ________ when he speaks English.a. an accent foreign strong b. a strong foreign accentc. a foreign accent strong d. a foreign strong accent
365. ________ house are unsafe the city has set up her master plan.a. Those five fine old red dilapidated brickb. Those five red old fine dilapidated brickc. Those five dilapidated old find red brickd. Those five old red fine brick dilapidated
366. Mary has extremely ________ and fine ________. She has tiny hands but her fingers seem long and slender.
a. blue light eyes…brown straight hairb. light blue eyes…straight brown hairc. eyes light blue…brown hair straightd. blue eyes light…hair straight brown
367. She became ________ because she did not eat enough.a. ill chiefly b. chief ill c. ill chief d. illness chiefly
368. They listened ________ to what the guest lecturer was saying.a. attend b. attention c. attentive d. attentively
369. The old lady smiled ________ at the boy when he ________ opened the door.a. approval, politely b. approvingly, politelyc. approvingly, polite d. approved, politely
370. ________ to be exact, it’s only $19.50.a. Nearly everybody earns $20 a day b. Everybody nearly earns $20 a dayc. Everybody earns $20 nearly a day d. Everybody earns nearly $20 a day
371. I know that ________a. he sometimes tell lies b. he sometime tell liesc. he sometimes tells lie d. he sometimes tells lies
372. There are not many fish in the streams ________ the village people go fishing every day.a. on the other hand b. nevertheless c. therefore d. besides
373. He walked ________a. slowly last night along the road b. along the road last night slowlyc. slowly along the road last night d. last night slowly along the road
374. She always does her job neatly, ________.a. perfectly and fast b. perfect and lastlyc. perfectly and fastly d. perfect and fast
375. My sister ________ quiet. She ________ though she seems to be happy.
a. usually is …smiles hardly ever b. is usually…smiles ever hardlyc. usually is …ever hardly smiles d. is usually…hardly ever smiles
376. A: How was slavery abolished in Thailand? B: At his coronation King Chulalongkorn issued a degree that all people born during his reign ________.
a. would eventually set free b. would set free eventuallyc. would eventually be set free d. would be eventually free
377. John, as well as I, ________ a great deal of time swimming.a. spend b. spends c. am spending d. are spending
378. Each time the star singer finishes a song, everybody in the audience ________ loudly.a. applauds b. applaud c. applauded d. have applauded
379. “Did you hear any noise in the room?” “No, when I came in, neither the radio nor the television ________ on.”
a. was b. were c. has been d. were being
380. “Do you think they will be fired?” “Whether they will be fired or not ________ on the final decision of the committee.”
a. depend b. is depending c. depends d. are depending
381.You ________ what he said, could you?a. can’t have understood b. could have understoodb. could understand d. couldn’t have understood
382. Mary got terribly sunburnt yesterday. She ________ in the sun so long.a. needn’t have lain b. mustn’t have lainc. couldn’t have lain d. oughtn’t to have lain
383. ________ I borrow this piece of material? I’d like ________ it to my father.a. May, to be able to show b. Can, showc. Should, wanting to show d. Will, to be to show
384. When he had a problem to solve, he ________ at it until he found an answer.a. may have worked b. might workc. used to work d. should have worked
385. A: “Did Jack help her?” B: “No, he didn’t although he ________ her.”
a. should help b. might have helpedc. can have helped d. ought to have helped
386. A: “Might she have forgotten his address?” B: “Yes, she ________.”
a. might forget b. may forgetb. might have d. had forgotten
387. When you go to play football, you ________ take a football but you ________ take your own pair of boots.
a. must, needn’t b. needn’t, mustc. mustn’t, needn’t d. mustn’t, must
388. Julie must have made this beautiful dress.a. She might make it b. We think she made itb. She let someone make it d. She didn’t make it
389. They needn’t have finished ita. Nobody finished it. B. They didn’t finish it.c. We don’t know whether they finished it or not.d. They finished it unnecessarily.
390. She used to play the violin quite quietly for hours on end.a. It has been a habit for a long time.b. She plays the violin quietly nowadays.c. It was a habit once but she doesn’t do it now.d. Nobody else played the violin.
391. You mustn’t take any more of this medicine.a. I forbid you to take any more.b. You don’t need it any longer.c. It isn’t necessary to take any more.d. It’s improbable that you will take any more.
392. “What am I going to do?” “You’d better ________ your father at once.”
a. consult b. consulting c. consulted d. to consult
393. “What should I say?” “You ________ anything.”
a. needn’t to say b. don’t need saying c. needn’t say d. need to say not
394. “It’s late.” “I know. We had better ________ until later.”
a. to go now than to wait b. go now then to waitc. go now than wait d. gone now than wait
395. My friend was going to call me as soon as he arrived this morning, but he didn’t call. He ________ the train.
a. had to miss b. should have missedc. would have missed d. must have missed
396. Those who violate the rules ________.a. must be severely punished b. must severely most punishmentc. should meet severe punished d. should be punished severe
397. You have to hand in your exercises now. It ________ an hour ago.a. could have been done b. should doc. should have been done d. could do
398. It’s right that he ________ since he started ________ a few weeks before the exam.a. could fail, to work b. had to fall, workedc. should have failed, working d. should failed, working
399. “How inconvenient! Their hotel doesn’t have laundry service.” “That’s really too bad. We ________ to bring our traveling iron along.”
a. didn’t forget b. wouldn’t forgetc. shouldn’t forget d. shouldn’t have forgotten
400. ________ take this book from the library without permission.a. You’d better not to b. You’d better notc. Better don’t you d. It’s better you not
401. “Would you mind not smoking? This is the non-smoking area.” “Then, there ________ be a “No smoking” notice.”
a. could b. will c. might d. should
402. Wipa ________ to the hospital yesterday but nobody took her there.a. could go b. would go c. should have gone d. must have gone
403. He was ________ tired ________ keep his eyes open.a. so-that b. too-to c. enough-to d. such-that
404. The table was ________ big ________ they couldn’t get it through the door.a. too-that b. so-that c. too-to d. enough-to
405. He is ________ popular ________ everyone wishes to see him.a. so-that b. such a-that c. such-that d. too-for
406. The wind was ________ cold ________ we couldn’t stop shivering.a. such-that b. too-to c. very-that d. so-that
407. Can your father speak French ________ have a conversation?”a. well enough to b. good enough to c. so well to d. well enough for
408. This boy speaks ________ good English ________ everyone admires him.a. so-that b. such-that c. very-that d. such a-that
409. This problem is ________a. too difficult to solve it b. too difficult to solvec. so difficult to solve it d. so difficult to solve
410. He is ________ successful ________ everyone here is very proud of him.a. such-that b. so-that c. such a- that d. such a –so
411. A: “What do you think of your new bookkeeper.” B: “He works ________ his figures never need ________.”
a. such efficiently that …is check b. such an efficient that…to be checkedc. so efficient that…checking d. so efficiently that…to be checked
412. They are ________ friendly people ________ everyone likes them.a. such-that b. such a-as c. so-that d. as-as
413. “I think used cars are not too expensive.” “No. They are ________.”
a. too cheap to buy b. cheap enough to buyc. very expensive that we cannot buy d. so expensive that we cannot buy
414. Ice melts if we ________ it.a. will warm b. warmed c. warmed d. would warm
415. You wouldn’t be so tired if you ________ so hard.a. don’t work b. won’t work c. hadn’t worked d. didn’t work
416. The headmaster ________ in if you call at 10 a.m.a. is b. was c. will be d. would be
417. If Marlon ________ a horse, he would ride it up the mountain.a. were b. had been c. has had d. had
418. If you ________ the bill, you ________ in trouble now.a. has not paid, would have been b. did not pay, would bec. haven’t paid, will have been d. had not paid, would be
419. “Are you going to buy a new car?” “If I ________ one, I ________ you know.”
a. will buy, would let b. have bought, should letc. do buy, will let d. had bought, would have let
420. If he ________ quietly as instructed, he ________ a second heart attack.a. had lain, might no have b. had laid, might not havec. had lain, might not have had d. had laid, might not have had
421. A: If I had known about the flood. I wouldn’t have built my house in this area. B: Do you mean that________?
a. you don’t own a house in the areab. your house was floodedc. your house wouldn’t be flooded, had you knownd. you’re not going to build a house there.
422. ________ there should be no misunderstanding, we propose to issue these instructions to every employer in writing.
a. If b. Despite the fact that c. In order that d. Otherwise
423. No sooner had he seen a blind man ________.a. when he got up from his chair b. than he got up from his chairc. so he got up from his chair d. therefore he got up from his chair
424. ________ she is ready, we can go.a. moreover b. Although c. Until d. If
425. He did that not ________ he was kind but ________ he wanted people to know him.a. for, for b. because, that c. until, because d. because, because
426. He didn’t agree to come ________ we asked him for a third time.a. likewise b. until c. for this reason d. because
427. You must practice daily ________ you will win the race.a. in case b. whenever c. because d. so that
428. We haven’t seen Sue ________ she came back to her hometown.a. as soon as b. since c. when d. until
429. ________ Ann did well at school, she can’t find a job.a. Even though b. Despite c. As a result d. Consequently
430. ________ you refuse to believe I acted in good faith, I will not pursue the matter any further.
a. Nevertheless b. Seeing that c. As long as d. Despite
431. “She spent a lot of time on that.” “________ carefully she worked, it wasn’t perfect.”
a. Though b. Although c. No matter d. No matter how
432.He maintained his interest in law ________ he was assassinated.a. as b. when c. until d. while
433. ________ the proposal to raise dues, ________ postpone the matter until next meeting.a. In regards to…to us b. In regard to…let usc. In this regard…let’s us d. Regarding…let’s us
434. “We’ll keep it ________ two months have passed.”a. until b. during c. while d. before
435. “Will your sister be present at the meeting?” “She will ________ she still has a cold.”
a. because b. whether c. while d. although
436. They said your boyfriend was still handsome ________ his missing front tooth.a. with b. except c. no matter d. in spite of
437. “I find Australian Aboriginal are quite fascinating.” “Yes, it is 40000 years old ________ it has remained unknown to the world, even to most Australians.”
a. yet b. since c. despite d. whereas
438. ________ they knew that their opponents had been playing well recently, they knew that they were in for a hard match.
a. Though b. Since c. However d. Moreover
439. Which is the best answer?a. Because its low engine power, the old car reached the top of the hill successfully.b. In spite of its low engine power, the old car reached the top of the hill successfully.c. Although the old car reached the top of the hill successfully, having low engine
power.d. In addition to its low engine power, the old car reached the top of the hill
successfully.
440. Which statement is correct?a. Even she found someone to be rich and handsome, she would not marry yet.b. Finding that anyone is rich and handsome, so she might be married.c. If she will not be married, she will find anyone rich and handsome.d. She will not marry until she finds someone rich and handsome.
441. That man’s reasoning was like a. a child b. a child’sc. that of a child’s d. those of a child’s
442. The wood of some trees is ________ a. harder than others b. harder than that of othersc. harder than of others’ d. harder than that of others’
443. John’s record was ________ on the team.a. not so good as all the players b. not good as the playersc. not so good as any other player’s d. not so good as that of any player’s
444. The bull frog swelled and swelled, sucking in ________ until, finally, it burst.a. more and more air b. more and most airc. most air d. more air
445. ________, or even faster than, your competitors.a. You must run so fast as b. You must run as fast asc. You must run so fast that d. You must run as faster as
446. It took five men to carry the tree, which was ________ than a three story building.a. more tall b. as tall c. the tallest d. taller
447. The plan calls for a ________ defense than the one we currently have.a. stronger b. most strongest c. stronger than d. as stronger
448. Of all the amplifiers, this product with its wide range provides ________ stability within the audible spectrum.
a. the greatest b. the greater c. greater d. greatest
449. ________ you want to invite, you may do so.a. whoever b. whomever c. whichever d. whenever
450. “What may I order, mother?” “Order ________ you like, Tony.”
a. whenever b. whichever c. whatever d. however
451. “Now, Linda, you may choose ________ colour you like best.”a. however b. whichever c. whenever d. whoever
452. “Has Cot recently visited you?” “No, but ________ he comes he will always be welcome.”
a. however b. whatever c. wherever d. whenever
453. Sandra is very frightened of getting wet; ________ she goes, she always carries her umbrella.
a. wherever b. whomever c. however d. whichever
454. “Have you finished that job yet, Paul?” “Not yet, ________ but ________ long it takes, I’ll finish it!”
a. wherever b. whichever c. however d. wherever
455. “I’ll take ________ wants to go.”a. whomever b. whoever c. whichever d. wherever
456. The prize will go to ________ of them writes the best essay.a. whenever b. whoever c. whomever d. whichever
457. It has the same result, ________ way you do it.a. however b. whichever c. whenever d. wherever
458. I’ll telephone you from ________ I get to by tomorrow evening.a. wherever b. whenever c. whichever d. however
459. ________ cold it is, she always goes swimming.a. Whenever b. Wherever c. Whichever d. However
460. A handsome reward will be given to ________ finds the missing emerald.a. who b. whom c. anyone d. whoever
461. “________ you go you’ll find that people are people.” “You sound like someone with great experience in life.”
a. Whichever b. Wherever c. Whatever d. However
462. Our old dog will eat ________ anyone offers him.a. what b. whatever c. that d. whenever
463. “What did he say?” “________ they chose they would definitely be given the vacant post.”
a. Whichever b. Whoever c. Whatever d. Whenever
464. “Should I tell the director and the manager about the rumour?” “________ you know should be kept in secret.”
a. Whenever b. Whoever c. Whatever d. Whichever
465. “Who should I give it to?” “It doesn’t matter. Give it to ________ you like.”
a. Whoever b. Whatever c. Whenever d. Whomever
466. ________, punish him.a. Should anyone misbehave in classb. Anyone should misbehave in classc. Would anyone misbehave in classd. if anyone would misbehave in class
467. So badly ________ in the accident that he was detained in the hospital for treatment.a. did he injure b. was has injured c. he was injured d. he did injure
468. Rarely ________ true friendship in this world of imperfection.a. does a person find b. a person has foundc. a person is found d. will not a person find
469. Scarcely ________ when he assassins shot him down.a. had he finished his election address b. were he finish his election addressc. did his election address finish d. were his election address finished
470. ________ with whom we are familiar.a. Here the clown comes b. the clown comes herec. Here comes the clown d. Here should the clown come
471. On one side of the house ________.a. are three large French-style glass windowsb. are there three large glass French-style windowc. it has three glass large style-French windowsd. it has three large glass windows with style-French
472. Only in the last few years ________ to improve the conditions of the blighted areas.a. anything has been done b. there is anything donec. has anything been done d. has done anything
473. Only by hard work and honesty ________.a. one can succeed in life b. can one succeed in lifec. can one by succeeded in life d. will one be succeeded in life
474. “Do you want to use the tall or the short glasses?” “I like the ________.”
a. short one b. short ones c. one is short d. glasses are short
475. Do you have any books on embroidering? I want to borrow ________.
a. one book b. another c. one d. the other
476. Two students are going to England next summer. ________ is a graduate student. ________ is an undergraduate.
a. Another, The other one b. One, Otherc. One, Another d. One, The other
477. ________ people like to live in the city, ________ prefer to live in the country.a. Many, the other people b. Some, othersc. Some of the, others d. Other, the others
478. Some of the stories is this book are interesting, ________ are boring.a. other ones b. others c. the others d. another
479. Two of their sons always help ________.a. each other b. the other c. another one d. one another
480. Ted, Don and Ed helped ________ when they were at school.a. another b. any other c. the other d. the others
481. “Of these three books, two are about space travel.” “How about ________?”
a. other b. another c. the other d. one another
482. I never gave it much thought one way or ________.a. other b. the other c. another d. others
483. The twins look exactly alike, one can’t be distinguished from ________.a. another b. each other c. the other d. other
484. The members of a community should try to help ________.a. each others b. other c. another d. one another
485. “Think of yourself, if not of ________.” “Thanks, but I don’t see any other way out.”
a. others b. other c. another d. oneself
486. “How about the cars which are displayed in this showroom?” “I don’t think I like one of ________ better than ________ in the garage.”
a. them – ones b. those – ones c. it – the one d. these – the ones
487. “There are only two seats left.” “Well, I don’t want to sit near the door, so I guess I’ll have to take ________.”
a. the another one b. other one c. the other one d. another one
489. “Do you know that beautiful lady over there.” “Yes, that’s Wanida. She’s ________ in her group.”
a. more beautiful than any girl b. more beautiful than any other girlc. so beautiful as other girl d. beautiful more than another girl
490. The weather in March is not in some countries, but cold in ________.a. another b. some ones c. the other d. the others
491. A man is either for me or ________.a. against me b. is against me c. he is against me d. to be against me
492. They fought like cats and ________.a. the dogs b. like the dogs c. like dogs d. dogs
493. By his suffering and ________, he won a world.a. dying b. death c. dead d. died
494. Martin ________ until he could eat no more.a. ate and eat b. eats and atec. ate and ate d. ate and was eating
495. This is the lady who listens to the poor and ________.
a. ministering to their wants b. ministers to their wantsc. that ministering to their wants d. that ministered to their wants
496. To escape detection, the criminal ________.a. both changed his name and his addressb. both changed his name and where he livesc. both changed with he is called and his addressd. changed both his name and address
497.Walter would rather ________a. work than playing b. working than playingc. to work than to play d. work than play
498. In the future, the discovery which will most change the lives of people, most affect the health of the world, and ________ the drug industry is the cure for this common cold.
a. most change b. most changingc. with most change on d. most change of
499.When I stop to consider my ambitions, I realize my main goals consist of doing well in school, graduating, and ________.
a. to make money b. making moneyc. to making money d. make money
500. The physician considers going to bed early to be more sensible________.a. but staying up late b. than to stay up latec. than staying up lately d. than staying up late
501. Although we have reason to believe otherwise, the editors believe they can write ________.
a. as well as we do b. as well we doc. well as we do d. as well than we do
502. ________ nor the faculty appreciated her negative remarks.a. The administration b. Both the administrationc. Neither the administration d. Either the administration
503. Why do you ask me ________ (request) advice?a. in b. of c. for d. after
504. Don’t back ________ (cease opposing) when threatened.a. up b. down c. off d. away
505. I am all ________ (show support) peace with justice.
a. for b. on c. at d. with
506.We should break ________ (destroy) the barriers between nations.a. down b. off c. away d. out
507. When a firm goes bankrupt, some other firm will usually buy ________ (buy everything) the entire stock at fifteen percent of its value.
a. in b. for c. out d. up
508. The race was called ________ (cancelled) because of rain.a. in b. for c. off d. away
509. If both parties carry ________ (fulfill) their parts of the contract, everyone will be happy.a. on b. out c. along d. with
510. The audience was carried ________ (persuaded) by Mark Antony’s oration at Caesar’s unreal.
a. away b. along c. about d. out
511. May I cut ________ (intrude) this conversation?a. into b. in for c. upon d. through
512. The principal dealt ________ (distributed) the prizes on Speech Day.a. away b. out c. in d. with
513.The warlord fell ________ (attacked) the defenceless town.a. in b. into c. upon d. to
514. I feel ________ (sympathize with) you in your grief.a. at b. for c. about d. on
515. I don’t want to go ________ (experience) another bombing raid.a. for b. by c. through d. off
516. The Chinese do not go ________ (withdraw from) their word.a. from b. out of c. up to d. back on
517. Birds of a feather keep ________ (associate)a. together b. with c. to d. about
518. The bank teller made ________ (embezzled) $100000.a. away with b. down on c. out of d. off for
519. How do people arrange ________ furniture, if the room is very small?a. its b. his c. her d. their
520. Please ask ________ name.a. him, his b. her, hers c. him, it d. himself, his
521. The newspapers and magazines are full of illustrated advertisements and most of ________ are very well done.
a. their b. its c. them d. ones
522. I have ________ guarantee with this watch.a. two year b. two years c. two year’s d. two years’
523. ________ paper was well-written, but ________ was better.a. Her, yours b. Hers, yours c. Her, your d. Her own, your
524. That scarf doesn’t belong to ________, it is ________a. yours, mine b. your, my c. you, mine d. you, me
525. He hasn’t got any records, so I will ________a. borrow him them b. borrow them from him c. lend me his d. lend him mine
526. They invited Gail and ________.a. I b. me c. myself d. my own
527. The house with brown doors is ________.a. she b. its c. hers d. her
528. If he listened to ________ words, he would understand ________ better.a. our, us b. himself, us c. our, our d. himself, him
529. The pupils heard the teacher’s voice, but ________ didn’t listen to what was being said.a. we b. you c. everyone d. they
530. That’s my blouse; ________ sleeves are long.a. it b. its c. my d. their