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216. intermediate-131

English Grammar / Incomplete Sentences / Intermediate level # 131 (Answer Keys)

Words in context: strong collocations

 

A1

Please take these separate lists and merge them into one document.

answer: (c) merge

A2

This pet store sells rare tropical fish and other exotic creatures.

answer: (d) exotic

A3

I guarantee that your hot temper will inevitably cause you trouble.

answer: (c) inevitably

A4

My teacher mumbled so softly that I could only vaguely understand him.

answer: (b) vaguely

A5

After the terrible tsunami our oderly lives became chaotic.

answer: (a) chaotic

A6

If the cookie recipe is complete, it will specify the ingredients you need.

answer: (c) specify

A7

Peter was the best swimmer, but ironically he lost the final of the swimming competition.

answer: (d) ironically

A8

Our final idea for the product was much better than our initial one.

answer: (d) initial

A9

After I fell down the steps, I felt unsteady and giddy.

answer: (b) giddy

A10

During our walk along the beach we noticed the shifting reflectons on the undulating surface of the water.

answer: (b) undulating


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217. intermediate-132

English Grammar / Incomplete Sentences / Intermediate level # 132 (Answer Keys)

Expressions with heart: heartache, heartthrob, heartburn

 

A1

Getting over a break-up is hard to do. Instead of wallowing in your heartache, try to take positive steps to put

your failed relationship behind you.

answer: (c) heartache



A2

Spanish singing heartthrob Enrique Iglesias has been forced to pull out of concerts in Hong Kong and in the

Philippines because of a visa problem in Malaysia.

answer: (b) heartthrob



A3

I feel really blessed, you know, because a lot of people who have a heart attack never get any advance

warning.

answer: (a) heart attack



A4

Nighttime heartburn not only disrupts your sleep, but it may lead to other health risks such as raising your risk

of cancer or aggravating asthma.

answer: (d) heartburn



A5

Allow me to express my heartfelt sorrow at the immense tragedy that has been perpetrated upon the

American people by the wicked evildoers who were responsible for the September 11th terrorist attacks.

answer: (d) heartfelt



A6

Palpitations are heartbeat sensations that feel like pounding or racing.

answer: (b) heartbeat

A7

Just about everyone experiences the type of grief we call heartbreak at one time or another.

answer: (a) heartbreak

A8

The UK has one of the highest rates of death from heart disease in the world.

answer: (d) heart disease

A9

The Burgundy countryside is fast becoming the Islamic heartland of France.

answer: (c) heartland

A10

Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan pointed a finger at a gang of camera-happy Indian fans gathered to

watch him shooting a film on the south bank of the river Thames.

answer: (b) heartthrob



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218. intermediate-133

English Grammar / Incomplete Sentences / Intermediate level # 133 (Answer Keys)

Idioms with the phrasal verb knock

 

A1

I usually knock off work at about 4:00 o'clock and run to the station to catch the train to my next job.

answer: (b) knock off

A2

England knocked off South Africa in the Singapore Sevens tournament at Singapore's National Stadium,

beating them 33-14 in the semi-final yesterday.

answer: (c) knocked off



A3

Do you want me to knock up some lunch?

answer: (b) knock up

A4

A few months ago, James got a knock on his front door.

answer: (b) knock on

A5

The defendant pleaded guilty to providing a group of Russians with knock-off goods.

answer: (a) knock-off

A6

Professional boxers don't wear head gear because their intent is to knock out their opponent.

answer: (b) knock out

A7

There wasn't much food in the cupboard, but I managed to knock up a meal for myself.

answer: (b) knock up

A8

People who knock on their neighbor's doors and ask if anyone has seen their pet instead of just calling are

more likely to find it.

answer: (c) knock on



A9

A scrum is a way of restartinga game of rugby unionafter an accidental infringement such as a knock on.

answer: (a) knock on

A10

The Gulshan is a good honest curry house renowned for its abilitly to knock up a rather good curry.

answer: (c) knock up


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219. intermediate-134

English Grammar / Incomplete Sentences / Intermediate level # 134 (Answer Keys)

Idioms and expressions with just: just about, just before

 

A1

Just before the doors opened they all noticed a 5 note lying on the floor.

answer: (b) Just before



A2

Well, I am just over 2 months in now with my new venture and business is still going strong.

answer: (b) just over

A3

Can I get pregnant just after my period has finished?

answer: (b) just after

A4

Jack Wheeler is just about the most interesting man I know.

answer: (c) just about

A5

Old-fashioned toothbrushes are just as good as electric ones at reducing plaque.

answer: (c) just as

A6

Just then the guy behind us leaned over and said, almost hysterically happy, "That's one terrific baby you've

got there!"

answer: (c) Just then

A7

President Bush thanked his hosts for a warm welcome just before addressing the 25th annual conference.

answer: (d) just before

A8

Holmen's Board decided on Wednesday to invest in total just over $500 in the Group's newsprint mill outside

Norrkping.

answer: (c) just over



A9

The bill that Congress has produced is monstrous in just about every way.

answer: (d) just about

A10

Fog machines can be just the thing to get you into the partying mood.

answer: (d) just the thing


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220. intermediate-135

English Grammar / Incomplete Sentences / Intermediate level # 135 (Answer Keys)

American Presidents - William Jefferson Clinton

 

A1

Bill Clinton, whose father passed away a few months before he was born, wanted to be President from a very

early age.

answer: (c) passed away



A2

Clinton defied his critics by surviving an array of personal scandals.

answer: (b) array

A3

Clinton fashioned himself as a "New Democrat" and has frequently been referred to as the "Comeback Kid."

answer: (a) fashioned

A4

In 1978, at the age of thirty-two, Bill Clinton became the youngest governor in the nation and in Arkansas

history.

answer: (a) nation



A5

As President-elect, Clinton vowed to focus on economic issues like a "laser beam," working especially to

overcome the sluggish growth of the American economy.

answer: (b) sluggish



A6

Clinton suffered two major setbacks during his administration.

answer: (c) setbacks

A7

Clinton's partner in his political career and marriage, Hillary Rodham Clinton, emerged as a key player in his

administration.

answer: (a) career



A8

Future history books may well begin by noting that Bill Clinton was the second President to have been



impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives.

answer: (c) impeached



A9

Clinton had a significant influence on the direction of the Democratic Party.

answer: (c) direction

A10

Clinton succeeded in brokering peace negotiations in Northern Ireland between warring Catholics and

Protestants.

answer: (b) warring



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221. intermediate-136

English Grammar / Incomplete Sentences / Intermediate level # 136 (Answer Keys)

Idioms - hard

 

A1

Poor people in Australia who are hard up for cash may seek financial assistance from the Salvation Army.

answer: (b) hard up

A2

Many small businesses just starting choose to accept cold hard cash as their only method of payment.

answer: (d) hard cash

A3

My parents wouldn't permit me to listen to hard core heavy metal music when I was growing up.

answer: (a) hard core

A4

Yesterday I taught my daughter how to cook a hard boiled egg for breakfast.

answer: (c) hard boiled

A5

My former boss was so hard headed that he often refused to listen to the opinions of his subordinates.

answer: (a) hard headed

A6

Applicants for the sales position are required to submit a hard copy of their CV by Thursday, May 17th 2006 at

the latest.

answer: (b) hard copy



A7

Many amateur tennis players find it much easier to play tennis on a hard court surface as opposed to playing

on a surface that is made from grass.

answer: (b) hard court



A8

The hard hearted dictator refused to grant clemency to his imprisoned political opponents.

answer: (a) hard hearted

A9

Employees at the garment factory were forced to work twelve hour shifts as they were hard pressed for time to

complete the order.

answer: (d) hard pressed



A10

James needed to go to the hardware store to purchase a new door for his holiday house.

answer: (c) hardware


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222. intermediate-137

English Grammar / Incomplete Sentences / Intermediate level # 137 (Answer Keys)

Compound words: head

 

A1

My wife will only let me listen to classical music if I agree to wear my head phones.

answer: (b) head phones

A2

My father lodged an insurance claim last week because he had an accident and broke one of the headlights

on his car.

answer: (a) headlights



A3

Jimmy wanted to go to the Halloween party in an Indian costume but was unable to find a head dress to

complete his outfit.

answer: (c) head dress



A4

The flight from Sydney to Singapore will take two hours longer than usual this morning as the plane is flying

into a strong headwind.

answer: (c) headwind



A5

I was very surprised to read the headlines in the newspaper this morning regarding the incarceration of our

country's former president.

answer: (a) headlines



A6

First time entrants in this years city marathon will be given a ten minute headstart over the rest of the field.

answer: (b) headstart

A7

I was very disappointed to find out that the new car that I wanted to buy had insufficient headroom.

answer: (c) headroom

A8

All flights out of Sydney's new airport were delayed last week due to extremely strong headwind that was

blowing across the tarmac.

answer: (a) headwind



A9

Mixing spirits and beer is not a very good idea. I usually wake up with a very bad headache the next morning.

answer: (c) headache

A10

We were extremely upset when we arrived at the cemetry and discovered that my late grandfather's



headstone had been destroyed by vandals.

answer: (b) headstone



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223. intermediate-138

English Grammar / Incomplete Sentences / Intermediate level # 138 (Answer Keys)

Phrasal Verbs (C)

 

A1

The couple checked out of the hotel early this morning.

answer: (a) checked out

A2

Randy always tried to cheer everyone up on rainy days.

answer: (b) cheer everyone up

A3

Most of the kids at school thought he was scared and that he would chicken out of the race.

answer: (a) chicken out

A4

The supervisor asked everyone to chip in for the manager's birthday present.

answer: (c) chip in

A5

He clammed up when the police officers started to question him about the robbery.

answer: (b) clammed up

A6

He wants to come across as a mean boss so his employees will work hard for him.

answer: (b) come across

A7

Rick came down with a terrible cold this week.

answer: (c) came down with

A8

Lisa was counting on her friends to help her move.

answer: (c) counting on

A9

The new police chief is trying to crack down on the current drug problem in the city.

answer: (a) crack down

A10

Lawrence is trying to cut down on fatty foods.

answer: (a) cut down


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224. intermediate-139

English Grammar / Incomplete Sentences / Intermediate level # 139 (Answer Keys)

Phrasal Verbs (D to F)

 

A1

The custody battle dragged on for many months.

answer: (b) dragged on

A2

The architect drew up some blueprints for you last week.

answer: (b) drew up

A3

dropped in on my friend yesterday to surprise her.

answer: (c) dropped in

A4

Cathy dropped by her mother's house for a visit this past week.

answer: (c) dropped by

A5

Bruce dropped out of school when he was only fifteen years old and then took on a job.

answer: (b) dropped out

A6

After a lot of fuss, Rose ended up liking the new dish very much.

answer: (a) ended up

A7

The manager was so afraid the multi-million dollar deal would fall through.

answer: (c) fall through

A8

The children tried to figure out a way of getting to the concert on their own.

answer: (a) figure out

A9

Karen had to fill in for Dave while he was away on vacation.

answer: (c) fill in

A10

The couple filled out many forms before they could immigrate to England.

answer: (c) filled out


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225. intermediate-140

English Grammar / Incomplete Sentences / Intermediate level # 140 (Answer Keys)

Phrasal Verbs (G to H)

 

A1

Rick's father and mother didn't get along with his grandparents and were always having disagreements.

answer: (b) get along

A2

They rented a car so it would be easier to get around the new city.

answer: (b) get around

A3

Lucy was so busy that she didn't get around to fixing the stereo.

answer: (b) get around to

A4

His salary is low so he's just getting by right now.

answer: (c) getting by

A5

He worked hard to get in to Berkeley this past year.

answer: (b) get in

A6

The criminal tried to get rid of the evidence quickly.

answer: (a) get rid of

A7

The students goofed off when the teacher left the room.

answer: (b) goofed off

A8

You'll need to hand in your assignments by Friday.

answer: (c) hand in

A9

Beth's father is too proud to ask for hand-outs.

answer: (c) hand-outs

A10

Laurie decided to hang up after the fourth ring.

answer: (a) hang up


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226. intermediate-141

English Grammar / Incomplete Sentences / Intermediate level # 141 (Answer Keys)

Phrasal Verbs (H to L)

 

A1

Two men staged a hold-up at the bank across the street from us yesterday afternoon.

answer: (a) hold-up

A2

We still have to iron out the finer details about our upcoming trip to Scotland.

answer: (c) iron out

A3

Most of the service stations decided to jack up their gas prices after the gas war between them.

answer: (c) jack up

A4

Kevin jumped all over the great opportunity to be the floor manager.

answer: (a) jumped all over

A5

Even though he was exhausted, he kept going.

answer: (a) kept going

A6

Trent was kicked out of school for bad behavior.

answer: (c) kicked out

A7

Just look at that gorgeous girl — She's a knock out.

answer: (c) knock out

A8

When I hit my head on the cupboard, I almost knocked myself out.

answer: (a) knocked myself out

A9

The company was experiencing financial problems so they had to lay off fifty employees.

answer: (b) lay off

A10

Karen didn't want to leave anyone out she she went over the wedding list one more time.

answer: (b) leave anyone out


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227. intermediate-142

English Grammar / Incomplete Sentences / Intermediate level # 142 (Answer Keys)

Phrasal Verbs (L)

 

A1

Jeff felt as if he had been let down when he lost his job.

answer: (b) let down

A2

At long last the storm is starting to look like it's going to let up.

answer: (c) let up

A3

He started to look back on his life and then decided to take another trip.

answer: (a) look back on

A4

The rich family looks down on poor people in this area.

answer: (b) looks down on

A5

She started to look forward to the upcoming trip.

answer: (a) look forward to

A6

Norma promised she would look in on Cara's children while she was away on a business trip.

answer: (b) look in on

A7

The sheriff said he would look into the crime a bit more thoroughly.

answer: (c) look into

A8

You can't tell them apart — Elena looks just like her mother.

answer: (b) looks just like

A9

Before Sheila died from a long cancer battle, she asked her sister to look over her children.

answer: (b) look over

A10

Ray hadn't seen his friend in years but he decided to look him up anyway.

answer: (a) look him up


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228. intermediate-143

English Grammar / Incomplete Sentences / Intermediate level # 143 (Answer Keys)

Phrasal Verbs (L to P)

 

A1

I hardly ever gamble but I was lucky at the casino yesterday.

answer: (a) lucky

A2

He is different so many children make fun of him.

answer: (c) make fun of

A3

The couple decided to kiss and make up after the day long argument.

answer: (c) make up

A4

Even though she squinted, she couldn't make out what he had written.

answer: (a) make out

A5

He decided to make up for his past mistakes by doing some good in his community.

answer: (b) make up for

A6

The deparment store has marked up its prices since the last time I was here.

answer: (b) marked up

A7

The items are marked down because the manager wants to make more room for the incoming spring line.

answer: (b) marked down

A8

Everyone laughed at the mix up between the twin brothers at the party.

answer: (b) mix up

A9

Billy was so tired that he was nodding off in class.

answer: (c) nodding off

A10

Her father passed away when she was just a kid.

answer: (b) passed away


                                                   


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