Fiver English Basic Test Series-1
Fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase.
1. I wish George ________ Me about the bad acoustics in the room before I took the stage
1. I wish George ________ Me about the bad acoustics in the room before I took the stage
.
- had warned
- warned
- will warn
- would warn
2. The condition of the merchandise was unacceptable, so I demanded that they give me my money _____.
- over
- back
- up
- out
3. I wish it would stop raining so that I ________ outside.
- could have gone
- had gone
- could go
- went
4. Pamela has three computers, all of ________ are very old.
- them
- that
- these
- which
5. Don't forget ________ the oven after ________ the pie.
- to turn off, removing
- to turn off, remove
- turning off, remove
- turning off, removing
6. If the hotel has no vacancy, you can stay with _______.
- ours
- our
- we
- us
7. This house doesn’t have an attic, ________?
- won’t it
- doesn’t it
- it does
- does it
8. _______ Julie’s car was brand new, it had mechanical problems.
- As though
- So that
- In order that
- Even though
9. How many guests are we expecting _______
- ?
- !
- ,
10. I will present first unless someone ________ the agenda.
- will change
- changes
- would change
- will have changed
11. If Ms. Hernandez ________ for many years at an ad agency, she wouldn't have so many clients as an independent contractor.
- didn't work
- hadn't worked
- wouldn't have worked
- doesn't work
12. Surprisingly, guests have a ________ to use the indoor pool in the summer.
- trend
- tendency
- movement
- habit
13. So far this week, I ________ three seminars about the future of aviation.
- have attended
- attended
- am attending
- will attend
14. We usually start with the marketing phase, even if we are not finished _________the development of the product.
- with
- out
- up
- off
15. Peter saw Rebecca crossing the street when he was stopped ________ the traffic light.
- at
- on
- in
- with
16. The steel _________ from our plant in Germany increased by 17% last year.
- number
- amount
- quantity
- output
17. Do you know if Roger got ________ he applied for ________ week?
- job, last
- the job, last
- job, the last
- the job, a last
18. Most of the antiques in the shop are in excellent ________.
- quality
- value
- condition
- worth
19. Ms. Okung insisted ________ for my dinner last night.
- in paying
- to pay
- on paying
- pay
20. Ms. Kittle brings two forms of identification with her ________ she goes.
- whoever
- whatever
- wherever
- however
21. There was an unexpected guest at the conference, _____ an extra chair was brought in.
- while
- although
- so
- because
22. The bicycle will have to be ________ so that it can fit into a shipping crate.
- repainted
- dismantled
- repaired
- demolished
23. Yuko doesn’t like to spend money ________ jewelry or cars.
- with
- over
- for
- on
24. I don’t understand why the 3:10 train from Mumbai _________ yet.
- didn’t arrive
- isn’t arriving
- hasn’t arrived
- won’t arrive
25. Tomorrow Ms. Rogers will tell us _________ she has decided to do.
- which
- who
- what
- how
26. Mr. Lanza has a very _________ attitude for such a young man.
- maturing
- matured
- maturation
- mature
27. _________ ever seen the Northern Lights?
- You have
- You did
- Have you
- Did you
28. ________ of the six people who attended the concert stayed until the final song.
- No one
- Neither
- No
- None
29. Responses to our new package design have been ____________ positive.
- overwhelm
- overwhelmingly
- overwhelmed
- overwhelming
30. I sometimes visit my grandmother in Prague, _______ is quite close to my home.
- which
- that
- she
- where
31. While Mr. Yoo was painting the bedroom, Mr. Kerr __________ furniture from the living room.
- was removing
- had removed
- removed
- had removed
32. Would you be interested _________ working for the government?
- about
- to
- for
- in
33. You didn’t have to carry your passport with you, ________?
- you did
- you had
- had you
- did you
34. Out of all of us, Jose was the one ________ scored the highest on the exam
.
- he
- who
- which
- they
35. If we take the 9:30 flight, we ________ too late
.
- will arrive
- arrive
- would arrive
- would have arrived
36. I've never seen specifications as detailed as ________.
- this
- they
- these
- their
37. If Brandon finishes his work by 5:00, he ________ us at the Rosewood Cafe. would meet
- meets
- met
- will meet
38. Deliveries from Speed Co are ________ punctual.
- reliably
- reliable
- rely
- relying
39. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
- The tallest man, who was from Sweden, introduced me to Jennifer.
- The tallest man who was from Sweden introduced me to Jennifer.
- The tallest man, who was from Sweden introduced me to Jennifer.
- The tallest man who was from Sweden, introduced me to Jennifer.
- The tallest man, who was from Sweden, introduced me to Jennifer.
40. I often dream ________ travelling to foreign countries.
- on
- over
- of
- in
41. Next Friday, the restaurant __________ at 4 p.m. for dinner.
- will open
- has opened
- opened
- open
42. Let me know __________ you’d like to go to dinner.
- when
- so that
- unless
- as though
43. Take an extra layer in case ________ cold in the auditorium.
- it is
- it will be
- it would be
- it would have been
44. _______ is this sweater fashionable, ________ it’s also ethically made.
- Neither, nor
- Not only, but
- Just as, so
- Rather, than
45. We can’t leave __________ the driveway is blocked.
- as though
- where
- for
- because
46. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
- Mr. Williams introduced us to Peter, a new student from Denmark.
- Mr. Williams introduced us to Peter a new student from Denmark.
- Mr. Williams introduced us to Peter a new student, from Denmark.
- Mr. Williams, introduced us to Peter a new student from Denmark.
47. For stronger bones, your son should drink ________ milk.
- a
- the
- a lot of
- that
48. It’s a nice house, ________ it’s not my top choice.
- so
- nor
- or
- but
49. Professor Grant thought the presentation was _______ unacceptable.
- completely
- complete
- completing
- completed
50. I’d like a coffee ______ a tea.
- except for
- instead of
- in case of
- on top of
51. The entire room is reserved for _______.
- we
- our
- us
- ourselves
52. Bruce studied hard, ________ he thought the exam was easy.
- or
- while
- so
- since
53. The security guard stopped the thief _______ stealing two sweaters.
- from
- of
- in
- with
54. I’ve made arrangements ______ at a five-star resort.
- to stay
- for staying
- on staying
- in staying
55. ____________ bag ripped because it was too full.
- He
- His
- Him
- Himself
56. I was ________ surprised that my contract was renewed.
- very
- much
- a lot
- many
57. Aunt Ann walked _______ for one hour.
- quick
- abrupt
- brisk
- briskly
58. My brother’s sense of humor is nothing ______mine.
- like
- as
- than
- on
59. Georgia _________ there for 15 years.
- is working
- works
- working
- has worked
60. Charlie’s letter _______ that he was homesick.
- inferred
- designated
- implied
- involved
61. We should ________ the meeting at 8 a.m. sharp.
- start
- starting
- started
- be starting
62. Try to ________ in on what the author is saying in the article.
- sharpen
- look
- home
- hone
63. It wasn’t _______ film of the year, but it still won ______.
- the best, awards
- best, awards
- best, much awards
- the best, the awards
64. We’ll stay at Grandma’s house _______ our visit.
- during
- in
- along
- through
65. After the party ____ we should head home.
- ;
- ,
- !
- .
66. My flight is delayed because the aircraft _________ yet.
- isn’t arriving
- hasn’t arrived
- isn’t arrived
- doesn’t arrive
67. I _________ into an old friend from high school last night.
- ran
- run
- was running
- had run
68. We have _______ food to feed the entire family.
- any
- plenty of
- many
- few
69. The ______ new house had a finished basement with a wine cellar.
- Johnson’s
- Johnsons’
- Johnsons
- Johnsons’s
70. Next August, the entire cast _________ to France for the premiere.
- had traveled
- was traveling
- traveled
- will travel
71. I’ve loved reading ________ I was just 5 years old.
- because
- though
- after
- since
72. We’ll need five more plates ________ what we already have.
- on
- next to
- past
- in addition to
73. The plumber ________ us if we’d had problems with the sink before.
- asked
- had asked
- asks
- is asking
74. _________ neighborhood has the best school district?
- Which
- Who
- Why
- Where
75. I hope the weather clears up so we __________ for a walk.
- will have went
- have went
- will go
- can go
76. Who is ___________ leader in _________?
- the oldest, world
- oldest, world
- oldest, the world
- the oldest, the world
77. If you _______ at the gifts, you’ll ruin the surprise.
- peak
- peek
- pick
- see
78. After the next presentation, let’s take a ________.
- break
- brake
- rift
- interruption
79. Sue had only positive things to say _________ our party.
- for
- about
- as
- on
80. Christine didn’t like pickles, ________ she ate one anyway.
- for
- so
- while
- but
81. When I graduated from college, I ______ to New York City.
- had moved
- would move
- moved
- will move
82. Please walk _______ while you move the vase across the room.
- careful
- care
- carefully
- caring
83. What _______ to you?
- does art mean
- art does mean
- mean does art
- does mean art
84. Roger needs a minute to catch his ______.
- wind
- air
- breathe
- breath
85. I only packed three shirts ____ a red one, a black one, and a green one.
- .
- ;
- ,
- :
86. I don’t recall ______ anything about extra time off.
- hearing
- of hearing
- in hearing
- to hear
87. Don’t forget to take your wallet _______ you.
- on
- with
- at
- for
88. William sat _______ me during the play.
- toward
- beside
- circa
- for
89. ________ meal comes with a bowl of _____.
- The, soup
- An, soup
- An, the soup
- The, a soup
90. We _________ to tour the campus next week.
- went
- are going
- will have gone
- gone
91. You know how to scramble eggs, _____?
- doesn’t you
- won’t you
- don’t you
- do you
92. How much _______ when you checked in for the flight?
- your suitcase did weigh
- did weigh your suitcase
- did your suitcase weigh
- weigh did your suitcase
93. This store is closed ___ We should try another place
- ,
- .
- :
- ”
94. Samantha decided to turn on the ceiling fan _______ it was too warm.
- because
- unless
- and
- therefore
95. We bought ______ food this week.
- fewer
- less
- lesser
- lower
96. The jam is on ________ of the fridge.
- an top shelf
- top shelf
- the top shelf
- each top shelf
97. Carla needs more ______ before she takes ______ exam.
- of the sleep, the
- sleep, a
- of the sleep, a
- sleep, the
98. Justin still ________ yet.
- hasn’t apologized
- wasn’t apologized
- isn’t apologized
- hasn’t apologizing
99. Jerry has six daughters, and ______ all live in Las Vegas.
- them
- they
- they’re
- their
100. Carrie is an introvert and tends _______ shy with new people.
- to be
- being
- on being
- in being
101. The gift with the red bow is _______
- yours
- your’s
- yours’
- your’s’
102. You shouldn’t carry ____ much cash when you travel abroad.
- thus
- such
- to
- so
103. Make sure you learn every client’s name _____ you can introduce them to each other.
- unless
- so that
- if
- then
104. As usual, Mr. Park had _______ for breakfast before he left for ______.
- the coffee, the work
- coffee, work
- coffee, the work
- a coffee, a work
105. The recent cold weather is the ________ reason for the decline in occupancy.
- most
- extreme
- primary
- highest
106. In six months PLK Manufacturing's Delhi factory will be completely ________.
- operational
- operated
- operate
- operation
107. How ________ to repair six computers in an hour?
- did you manage
- managed you
- you did manage
- you managed
108. The budget report for last year was very ________ researched.
- well
- much
- good
- complete
109. Are you the person in charge here _________.
- ,
- ;
- ?
110. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
- The lunch truck arrived with nothing more than a hamburger three hot dogs and an apple turnover.
- The lunch truck arrived with nothing more than a hamburger, three hot dogs, and an apple turnover.
- The lunch truck arrived with nothing more than, a hamburger, three hot dogs, and an apple turnover.
- The lunch truck arrived with nothing more than a hamburger, three hot dogs and, an apple turnover.
111. Ms. Costas depends _____ three major accounts for most of her business.
- for
- on
- in
- after
112. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
- Everyone in the copywriting department always checks each other’s work.
- Everyone in the copywriting department always checks each others’ work.
- Everyone in the copywriting department, always checks eachother’s work.
- Everyone in the copywriting department always checks each others work.
113. A huge traffic jam prevented Lila _______ getting to the airport on time
- from
- to
- for
- against
114. Mr. Yee shops at _______ hardware store in his area.
- only
- an only
- the only
- a only
115. _____________, I will have the report done by next week.
- Either I take on another job or not
- Whenever I take on another job or not
- Whether I take on another job or not
- Neither I take on another job or not
116. ________ is an important ingredient in any soup.
- Salt
- The salt
- A salt
- Some salt
117. Now that Ms. Brecht has retired, we all agree it will be difficult to _____ her.
- restore
- renew
- revive
- replace
118. The results of the study were inconclusive. _______, more research needs to be done.
- Therefore
- However
- Rather
- Althoug
119. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
- Sam’ dad’s truck was found without its wheels.
- Sam’s dad’s truck was found without its wheels.
- Sams dads truck was found without its wheels.
- Sam’s dad’s truck was found without it’s wheels.
120. Our marketing strategy is based on _____ experience.
- either data or
- both data and
- neither data nor
- not only data also
121. Five months after he was laid off, Javier succeeded __ another job
- to find
- at finding
- in finding
- on find
122. Three people thanked Mr. Genet ____ the village of Newbrook in his speech
- to mention
- of mention
- about mentioning
- for mentioning
123. You really like this house, ________?
- don’t you
- didn’t you
- aren’t you
- did you
124. Jamie’s flight _______ until midnight.
- doesn’t arrive
- is arriving
- has arrived
- will arrive
125. Jim and I _________ to the gym three times a week.
- has been going
- going
- was going
- have been going
126. The thirteen cats and I _______ to the vet.
- am gone
- going
- am going
- are going
127. We thought we might go to the beach, ______ the weather was terrible
- while
- and
- as
- but
128. He’s going to run the race tomorrow ______ he has a sprained ankle
- by the time
- in order that
- only if
- even though
129. I think you should make ______ a sandwich
- her
- they
- mine
- she
130. The doctor not only treats infections _____ also prescribes pain killers
- or
- but
- and
- yet
131. ____ the cabbage, I liked all of the ingredients in that meal.
- Due to
- as far as
- Apart from
- Because of
132. Ms. Arguello never expected that her podcast would be ________ popular.
- so
- well
- such
- much
133. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
- The only person who was interested in the job was Michael.
- The only person, who was interested in the job was Michael.
- The only person, who was interested in the job, was Michael.
- The only person who was interested in the job, was Michael.
134. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
- I said, "She has been working in this office since 2007."
- I said that she has been working in this office since 2007.
- I said that she had been working in this office since 2007.
- I said that she is working in this office since 2007.
- I said that she has worked in this office since 2007.
135. If Rebecca had sent the replacement part for the copier, we ________ it yesterday.
- would have received
- would receive
- had received
- received
136 You need to use a gauge to figure out how much _______ is in your tires.
- the air
- an air
- a air
- air
137. The _______ of money required to rebuild the engine is more than a new one would cost.
- number
- result
- amount
- size
138. Sales of the heavy coats have been ________ slow in the summer.
- predictably
- predicting
- predicted
- predictable
139. We never know if Ms. Lee is going to arrive at the office _____ time.
- at
- for
- on
- over
140. The steel _____ from our plant in Germany increased by 17% last year.
- number
- amount
- quantity
- output
141. Do you know if Roger got ______ he applied for _______ week?
- job, last
- the job, last
- job, the last
- the job, a last
142. Most of the antiques in the shop are in excellent _______.
- quality
- value
- condition
- worth
143. Ms. Okung insisted ________ for my dinner last night.
- in paying
- to pay
- on paying
- pay
144. Ms. Kittle brings two forms of identification with her _______ she goes.
- whoever
- whatever
- wherever
- however
145. There was an unexpected guest at the conference, ________ an extra chair was brought in.
- while
- although
- so
- because
146. The bicycle will have to be _______ so that it can fit into a shipping crate.
- repainted
- dismantled
- repaired
- demolished
147. Yuko doesn’t like to spend money _______ jewelry or cars.
- with
- over
- for
- on
148. I don’t understand why the 3:10 train from Mumbai _______ yet.
- didn’t arrive
- isn’t arriving
- hasn’t arrived
- won’t arrive
149. Tomorrow Ms. Rogers will tell us _____ she has decided to do.
- which
- who
- what
- how
150. Mr. Lanza has a very _____ attitude for such a young man.
- maturing
- matured
- maturation
- mature
151. _____ ever seen the Northern Lights?
- You have
- You did
- Have you
- Did you
152. _____ of the six people who attended the concert stayed until the final song.
- No one
- Neither
- No
- None
153. Responses to our new package design have been _____ positive.
- overwhelm
- overwhelmingly
- overwhelmed
- overwhelming
154. I sometimes visit my grandmother in Prague, ________ is quite close to my home.
- which
- that
- she
- where
155. While Mr. Yoo was painting the bedroom, Mr. Kerr ________ furniture from the living room.
- was removing
- had removed
- removed
- had removed
156. Would you be interested _______ working for the government?
- about
- to
- for
- in
157. You didn’t have to carry your passport with you, _____?
- you did
- you had
- had you
- did you
158. When _____ to tell us what our next assignment is going to be?
- Tom is going
- Tom will
- Tom goes
- is Tom going
159. What is _____ ocean in _____?
- largest, world
- the largest, the world
- a largest, world
- an largest, a world
160. Ms. Baker found the conference to be rather _____.
- bore
- boring
- bored
- boringly
161. Investigators accused Mr. Russell _____ money from the safe.
- steal
- to steal
- stealing
- of stealing
162. Mr. Bellini _____ yet because his plane is delayed.
- didn’t arrive
- doesn’t arrive
- hasn’t arrived
- isn’t arriving
163. I encourage you to think _____ where you want to be in five years.
- in
- to
- about
- into
164. The worst way to get your way is to shout _____ people.
- at
- to
- on
- for
165. Mr. Stanley congratulated Deborah _____ the award.
- on win
- to win
- on winning
- for winning
166. Charles _____ to meet his fiancée in Japan on her birthday next August.
- goes
- is going
- will have gone
- went
167. The thing I don’t like about this restaurant is _____ .
- a noise
- the noise
- some noise
- an noise
168. Most people can’t repair an automobile all by _____.
- himself
- itself
- myself
- themselves
169. As we speak, Ms. Luo _____ her way here from Germany.
- makes
- will make
- has made
- is making
170. _________ checkout time is 11am, exceptions can always be made as a courtesy to guests.
- However
- Although
- Therefore
- Meanwhile
171. If Elsa’s grandmother lived closer, she _______ her more often.
- would have visited
- would visit
- visited
- will visit
172. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
- Ms. Dietrich will take the company car because it’s bigger than hers’.
- Ms. Dietrich will take the company car because its bigger than hers.
- Ms. Dietrich will take the company car because it’s bigger than hers
- Ms. Dietrich will take the company car because its bigger than her’s.
173. Ruth does not want to work full time, but she is open ________ in on a freelance basis.
- coming
- to come
- to coming
- for to come
174. Ms. Melani would like to see all essays from this year, including ________ that are not finished yet.
- these
- them
- those
- theirs
175. Maria is _______ who specializes in ________ .
- a doctor, the elderly
- doctor, elderly
- a doctor, an elderly
- doctor, elderly
176. ______ Mr. Goff’s scheduling mistake, the event took place on time.
- In spite of
- Because of
- Whereas
- During
177. After you fill out the form completely _______ the doctor will see you.
- ;
- ,
- .
- :
178. John is bringing a water bottle with him in case he _______ thirsty.
- got
- gets
- is getting
- will ge
179. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
- Mr. Bogojevic said that he had watched the entire tennis match.
- Mr. Bogojevic said, that he had watched the entire tennis match.
- Mr. Bogojevic said that “he had watched the entire tennis match.”
- Mr. Bogojevic said that: he had watched the entire tennis match.
180. We are looking to hire someone who has a strong ________ in management.
- training
- past
- background
- history
181. Unfortnately, there wasn't ________ left after the picnic.
- any bread
- some bread
- a bread
- the bread
182. Hiring freelancers is not ________ expensive as bringing in a new employee.
- as
- much
- so
- more
183. How ____________ from the airport to the hotel?
- you got
- did you get
- got you
- you did get
184. _____ sent you to deliver the printer?
- Where
- When
- Who
- Why
185. No one has figured out exactly _____ caused the power failure.
- what
- they
- how
- that
186. __________ twelve years, Opal Systems has been designing operating systems for government institutions.
- In
- By
- For
- During
187. Ricardo’s boss _____ him telling the client how to use the software.
- encouraged
- heard
- reminded
- told
188. The committee _____ the job of quality control to Karl Mertz.
- assigned
- invested
- donated
- contributed
189. If I _____ my vacation in March, I never would have met Mr. Edwards.
- took
- would take
- take
- had taken
190. Most people prefer sleeping at home _____ sleeping on an airplane.
- from
- with
- for
- to
191. Mr. Ibanez gave _____ calling Mr. Hansen after Mr. Hansen never responded to his messages.
- in
- out
- over
- up
192. Tomas decided to visit ________ sisters in Amsterdam in April.
- its
- her
- his
- their
193. _______ happened after I left work yesterday?
- When
- What
- Where
- How
194. Please continue to use the front entrance _______ a delivery is too large to fit through the door.
- if
- until
- when
- unless
195. Ms. Elkin had two bags with her when she arrived, _______?
- hadn’t she
- had she
- didn’t she
- did she
196. The new operating system should significantly reduce the _____ of time it takes to upload documents.
- number
- amount
- size
- quantity
197. _____ the switch on the back of the machine do?
- What
- Which
- Which does
- What does
198. The _____ for submissions to the design competition is March 3.
- finish
- goal
- limit
- deadline
199. Monday is a holiday, _______ Emily will contact you on Tuesday.
- because
- though
- so
- therefore
200. _______ our supplier’s shipment was late, I managed to get most of the order ready.
- Despite
- Although
- Because
- So
201. ________ that house have a finished basement?
- What
- Does
- Is
- Why
202. Annie is _________ to get involved in the argument.
- relegated
- relucant
- reticent
- reminiscent
203. There are no restaurants anywhere near the factory, ______?
- there are
- are there
- there aren’t
- aren’t there
204. Everyone ______ Jimmy was invited to the party.
- accept
- except
- exception
- even
205. Does this bag belong to _______?
- you
- your
- yours
- yourself
206. ________ coming with us, right?
- Your
- You
- Yours
- You’re
207. Jan didn’t like _______ the food on the menu.
- each of
- every of
- many of
- most of
208. What ________ about your performance?
- say she did
- she did say
- did she say
- did say she
209. _______ the name of your new boss?
- Why’s
- Whose
- What’s
- Which is
210. _______ roof has sprung a leak.
- The
- An
- A lot of
- Some
211. The game show was hosted by an actor _______ name I can’t recall.
- whom
- who
- whose
- which
212. Remember _______the garage after ______ your project.
- closing, finishing
- closing, to finish
- to close, finishing
- to close, finish
213. The company decided ___ logo was outdated.
- it’s
- it
- its
- itself
214. By next month, the company ______ 2,000 self-driving cars.
- sells
- will have sold
- sold
- has sold
215. In my opinion, pistachios are better _____ almonds.
- as
- than
- before
- though
216. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
- “I’ll meet you there” said Jonathan.
- “I’ll meet you there,” said Jonathan.
- “I’ll meet you there”, said Jonathan.
- “I’ll meet you there.” said Jonathan.
217. Every minute of the play was _____.
- memorably
- memory
- memorizing
- memorable
218. We are looking to hire someone who has a strong _____ in management.
- training
- background
- history
219. No, I didn’t turn ____ the radio.
- at
- on
- out
- of
220. I don’t want to go in; there’s a massive ______.
- cue
- queue
- clue
- chain
221. _______ the football team is in peak condition.
- Every
- Some
- Each
- Most of
222. I think you used too _____ salt in your sauce.
- many
- a lot
- much
- large
223. When my husband comes home, ______ to dinner.
- we will go
- we would go
- we would be going
- we would have gone
224. Even if we work until midnight, we ____ miss the deadline.
- we have
- we have still
- still
- will still
225. Jorge is talented _______ in English, Spanish, and French.
- to write
- at writing
- on writing
- for writing
226. ______ would you like to have the couch delivered?
- What
- Whether
- Who
- When
227. I’ll let you know _____ we arrive.
- until
- when
- so
- whereas
228. I will be there on time unless my flight ______.
- will have been delayed
- was delayed
- is delayed
- would be delayed
229. Could you do ____ a favor?
- we
- ours
- us
- ourselves
230. I usually eat healthy, ______ I love the occasional slice of pizza.
- as
- wherever
- although
- because
231. Kwame will have hidden the presents _____ we get there.
- as
- even though
- since
- before
232. _____ wasn’t the garage closed last night?
- Why
- Whether
- Who
- What
233. Without practice, our team will ____ to the Tigers.
- loose
- lose
- lost
- losing
234. Dad won’t remember to bring the gifts unless _____ him.
- you will ask
- you ask
- you had asked
- you would ask
235. By 2021, Marcia ______ her second degree.
- is finishing
- will finish
- finishes
- finish
236. The principal wants to have a meeting _____ Billy’s behavior.
- because
- except
- about
- for
237. As soon as you wake up, you ____ to take the dog out.
- would need
- need
- have needed
- had needed
238. After a three-hour delay, the food still ______.
- won’t arrive
- isn’t arrived
- hasn’t arrived
- can’t arrive
239. You should be more ______ in class.
- attentive
- attentiveness
- attentively
- attention
240. During the hurricane, Jose’s home suffered a lot of ______.
- the damage
- a damage
- damage
- an damage
241. Do you know _____ gone?
- where has Tom
- Tom has where
- where Tom has
- has Tom where
242. Dr. Wurtz didn’t know that the briefcase in the corner was _____.
- his
- him
- he
- he’s
243. The factory floor supervisor started the generator _____ the power had gone out.
- while
- so
- nevertheless
- because
244. Ms. Fiallos was not _____ for the truck driver position because she did not have a valid driver’s licence.
- available
- eligible
- convenient
- accessible
245. When she discovered the briefcase didn’t belong to her, she tried to find out _____ it was.
- who’s
- whose
- hers
- his
246. Sites like Uploadithere.com are _____ way to send large documents.
- a best
- best
- the best
- one best
247. The bulky frame made the picture _____ heavy to hang on the wall.
- much
- too
- as
- most
248. _____ Wednesday, two of the key people on the design team called in sick.
- On
- Since
- Until
- Next
249. When _____ us the final draft of the report?
- you send
- you will send
- send you
- will you send
250. Robert will stay at the job site until 6pm unless Tony _____ to replace him first.
- came
- would come
- comes
- had come
251. Mr. Weiss considers his company’s move to Canada to be _____.
- success
- successful
- succeed
- succeeded
252. Try to guess the definition of a word without looking it _____ in the dictionary.
- out
- over
- up
- through
253. The amount of _____ housing in the southern part of the city has increased in the last five years.
- afforded
- affords
- affordable
- affording
254. Russell doesn’t usually work on weekends. _____, he will make an exception for this client.
- However
- Although
- Therefore
- Meanwhile
255. _____ of us are going anywhere this weekend because there is too much work to do.
- No one
- Most
- All
- None
256. The manufacturing operation _____ smoothly while Ms. Kurtz was on vacation.
- has run
- is running
- ran
- runs
257. First I will send you the document ________________
- . Then I will bill you.
- : then I will bill you.
- ; then I will bill you.
- then I will bill you.
258. Luckily, Mona remembered _____ an extra set of keys to give to Max.
- to bring
- bring
- about bringing
- bringing
259. Who _______ to inform him that his bid for the apartment renovation had been accepted?
- Eric called
- did Eric call
- did call Eric
- called Eric
260. You have to take _______ of your medicine to feel better.
- each
- all
- every
- any
261. ______ it rains, the garage floods.
- Every time
- Although
- As far as
- In order that
262. Gerard’s favorite activity on Sundays is ______.
- for sleeping
- in sleeping
- to sleep
- sleeping
263. How _______ milk is needed for this recipe?
- much
- many
- plenty
- lots of
264. If we would have left earlier, we ________ on time.
- will have arrived
- would have arrived
- arrived
- will arrive
265. Mr. Evans gave everyone a cupcake as a _______ gesture.
- nice
- nicely
- nicer
- nicest
266. Angus sprinted _____ the finish line.
- till
- up
- toward
- on
267. Gretchen agreed ______ me with my philosophy homework.
- helping
- for helping
- to help
- at helping
268. Did you hear about what ______ to the Smith family?
- is happened
- has happening
- happened
- happening
269. The pest control team will arrive _____ 10 a.m.
- on
- for
- in
- at
270. I’m going to sleep now because I’m _____ tired.
- much
- very
- a lot
- many
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