Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence.
In her speech she expressed her _______ for all the help she had been given.
Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence.
A: " I didn't expect Ann's husband to be here at the opera with her."
B: " I'm surprised, too. Ann ______ insisted that he ______ with her. "
That book is by a famous anthropologist. It's about the people in Samoa ______ three years.
Choose the correct answer.
The poor child was in floods of ______ because his bicycle had been stolen.
After her illness, Lam had to work hard to _____ her classmates.
Jeans have never been ______ fashion, and today young generation is still fond ______ wearing them.
It is very difficult for you _______ if you can't speak his native language.
_____ his brother's generous support, he _____ in such a high social position nowadays.
Seldom ______ games been of practical use in playing real games.
Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence.
_______ I love you, I can't let you do whatever you like.
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
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Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
Read the text below and look carefully at each sentence. Some of the sentences are correct, and some have a word which should not be there. If a sentence has a word which should not be there, type "Cross out (wrong word)". There is an example (0) at the beginning.
Example: (0): Cross out will
ACE COMPUTERS
(0) At Ace you will find that help is always available, either over the phone, or face to face if you will prefer to go in and chat to the advisors in any of our 180 retail outlets. (1) If you're not sure which of our superb systems is best to choose, try our unique FREE video - a practical guide which takes you through the options. (2) And naturally, since it's from Ace, everything is being explained in straightforward, non-technical terms. (3) Ace's superb customer care package includes with after-sales support to make sure you know everything about your new PC. (4) There's a whole such team of people waiting to help you over the phone on our customer helpline. (5) They will guide for you through the setting-up process and are happy as to answer your queries. (6) Our business is as much about people as are computers. (7) We want you to be completely happy with your PC - and with our service - however so much it takes.
Give the correct form of the verb in the bracket.
It is crucial that Dido (stop) staying up so late at night.
Supply the correct tense of form of the verb in brackets.
I will ring the bell once more. If he (not answer) , I think he must (go) out.
Supply the correct tense or form of the verb in brackets.
The man who (rescue) had been in the sea for ten hours.
Give the correct form of verbs in brackets.
Employees always want (pay) better wages.
Supply the correct tense of form of the verb in brackets.
People always (blame) their circumstances for what they are.
Give the correct form of the verb in the bracket.
My father saves $500 a year. By the time he (retire) , he (save) $20,000.
Supply the correct tense of form of the verb in brackets.
Her car hit another car. If she (wear) her seat belt, she (not hurt) so badly.
Fill each of the following blanks with ONE suitable word.
Volcanic eruption has been a constant threat to our natural environment for milions of years, but seldom in recent times a volcano erupted with the ferocity of Krakatoa.
Krakatoa, is a volcanic island group in Indonesia, erupted on 27th August 1883. only was the explosion loud that it was heard as far away (more than 3000 km) as Perth in Australia, but it is also recognized as the loudest sound recorded.
Tens of thousands of people in the region were , many dying in the enormous tsunamis which the eruption produced - tsunamis which eventually reached South Africa and the English Channel.
The explosion also had a major effect on the world's weather system. The volcanic dust in the atmosphere reduced the of sunlight reaching the Earth's surface, reducing the global temperatures by more than one-degree centigrade. Only after five years had passed global temperatures begin to return to normal.
Complete the second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Write between two and five words.
That play really affects me. (impression)
=> That play really on me.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word in brackets. You must use between TWO and FIVE words, including the word given. Do NOT change the word given.
Dad decided to pay a mechanic to look at the car when he couldn't find the problem. (LOOKED)
=> Dad decided at by a mechanic when he couldn't find the problem.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
You really ought to complain to the manager about the service. (MAKE)
=> You really should to the manager about the service.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
I'm sure the audience will go wild when you come on stage. (BOUND)
=> The audience wild when you come on stage.
Complete the second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Write between two and five words.
Wilson has so much talent that a number of different clubs are interested in him. (so)
=> Wilson ..... player that a number of different clubs are interested in him.
Complete the unfinished sentence in such a way that it means nearly the same as the sentence printed before it.
She listens more sympathetically than anyone else I know. (who)
=> She is a .....
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
He sings well and plays the guitar well.
=> Not only ..........
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
He was annoyed because his son often came home late.
=> He objected ..........
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
He was annoyed because his son often came home late. (COMING)
=> He objected to .
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
I wish you hadn't breathed a word about his private life to anyone.
=> I would like you ..........
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
It is said that the robber was caught while climbing up a fence.
=> The robber ..........