1. Select the choice with the correct answer. We frequently omit that before a noun clause _________________________ .
A.
a. when speaking
B.
b. in formal writing
C.
c. in informal writing
2.
2. Select the words that correctly complete the following sentence. Gerry is good at _____________ old cars.
A.
a. jogging
B.
b. fixing up
C.
c. mechanic
3.
3. Which of the following is not a complex sentence?
A.
a. Everybody thinks Helen is beautiful.
B.
b. Everybody thinks that Helen is beautiful.
C.
c. Helen is beautiful for everybody.
4.
4. Select the pair of words that correctly completes the sentence. Carol speaks very ____________. She`s a __________ girl.
A.
a. intelligently /bright
B.
b. intelligent / bright
C.
c. intelligent/ good
5.
5. Select the group of words that completes the following sentence correctly. Do you think that __________________________ ?
A.
a. women are more musical than men
B.
b. are more musical women than men
C.
c. are women more musical than men
6.
6. Select the pair of words that correctly complete the following sentence. The mechanic did a _________ job in my car. Now, it runs _______________.
A.
a. quickly / perfectly
B.
b. good / perfect
C.
c. good / perfectly
7.
7. Which sentence is true about the brain functions?
A.
a. The left brain controls the left hand.
B.
b. The right brain controls the right hand.
C.
c. The left brain controls the right hand.
8.
8. Read the following paragraph and answer: Susan is 42 years old. She works for a community college as a Vocational counselor. Also, she volunteers at her church every Sunday. In her free time she writes short stories and enjoys poetry. Which “intelligences” does Susan have?
A.
a. Intrapersonal and visual. .
B.
b. Linguistic and intrapersonal
C.
c. Interpersonal and linguistic.
9.
9. Which of the sentences is written in a PASSIVE VOICE?
A.
a. Our teacher gives particular classes. .
B.
b. Does the college offer financial aid?
C.
c. Our students are given financial aid
10.
10. What is the correct word order to form a Passive sentence? here/are/students/required/to/not/to class/come/every day
A.
a. Here, are not students required to come every day to class.
B.
b. Here, students are not required to come to class every day.
C.
c. Here, students not are required to come every day to class.
11.
11. Select the correct Passive sentence to transform the following Active sentence. Does the college give online courses every semester?
A.
a. Are online courses given every semester?
B.
b. Did the college give online courses every semester?
C.
c. Are online courses give every semester?
12.
12. Select the verb that correctly completes this sentence. Sosa is _________ for his generous donations to education and health in the Dominican Republic .
A.
a. surprised
B.
b. claimed
C.
c. admired
13.
13. Select the option with the correct answer. The statement, Sammy Sosa made a bat out of a tree branch. means that he was________________ .
A.
a. very poor
B.
b. very famous
C.
c. very admired
14.
14. Select the word that correctly completes this sentence. It was _____________ to see the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
A.
a. excited
B.
b. exciting
C.
c. excite
15.
15. Select the correct verb form to complete the following sentence. In this college, everyone is encouraged ______________ regularly.
A.
a. attend
B.
b. attending
C.
c. to attend
16.
16. Choose the words that best complete the sentence. Where ____ the financial aid office__________ ?
A.
a. is/locate
B.
b. is/located
C.
c. did/locate
17.
17. Select the option that best completes the following sentence. - You need two things to be __________________ in life: motivation and luck.
A.
a. educate
B.
b. successful
C.
c. communicative
18.
18. Choose the correct indirect question to be used as a more polite way to form the original question: How often does he arrive late for work?
A.
a. Do you happen to know how often does he arrive late for work?
B.
b. I was wondering how often does he arrive late for work.
C.
c. I was wondering how often he arrives late for work.
19.
19. Select the transition word that completes the following sentence correctly. We asked for another cup of coffee. ___________ , there was no more.
A.
a. Consequently
B.
b. In contrast
C.
c. However
20.
20. Select the option that completes the conversation correctly. Why did he break the rules? I need to know ________________________ . I don`t know why. Perhaps he has bored in class.
A.
a. if she broke the rules
B.
b. whether she broke the rules
C.
c. why she broke the rules
21.
21. Choose the correct indirect question to be used as a more polite way to form the original question: Did he finish his homework?
A.
a. I´d like to know whether he finished his homework.
B.
b. I need to know if did he finish his homework.
C.
c. Pardon me, did he finish his homework?
22.
22. Complete the sentence with the corresponding transition word. I Enjoy eating "American Style." ___________________ , I like to eat salads and sandwiches instead of meat and rice.
A.
a. On the other hand
B.
b. For example
C.
c. Actually
23.
23. Complete the sentence with the corresponding transition word. It was sunny, _______________ we had to wear sunscreen.
A.
a. nevertheless
B.
b. for this reason
C.
c. in spite of that
24.
24. Select the option that best completes the following sentence. - Why can`t Diego ________________ with his grandfather?
A.
a. communicate
B.
b. succeed
C.
c. differ
25.
25. Read the following list and select the option that completes the sentence appropriately. Stay calm, take a few deep breaths, roll your shoulders to loosen any tight muscles, take time to think before you speak. These are ____________________
A.
a. signs of stress
B.
b. suggestions to prevent stress
C.
c. suggestions to manage stress
26.
26. What is being expressed in the following sentence? Francis`opinion is that that they shouldn`t get married so soon.
A.
a. Advice.
B.
b. Necessity.
C.
c. Lack of necessity.
27.
27. What is being expressed in the following sentence? She shouldn`t get stressed out.
A.
a. Advice
B.
b. Necessity
C.
c. Lack of necessity
28.
28. What is the advice required for Nikolai, who arrived late to a work meeting?
A.
a. He shouldn`t have overslept.
B.
b. He shouldn´t have left the meeting.
C.
c. He should have eaten breakfast.
29.
29. Select the option with the statement that completes this conversation correctly. I need your advice. I couldn`t concentrate my attention during the test yesterday. __________________________________
A.
a. You should have gone to bed on time
B.
b. You should gone to bed on time
C.
c. You have gone to bed on time
30.
30. Complete the sentence with the correct words. Brenda should ___________________ her family.
A.
a. has called
B.
b. have call
C.
c. have called
31.
31. Select the option with the advice that matches with the following situation. My roommate is often late for class.
A.
a. She shouldn´t lose her temper.
B.
b. She ought to take an earlier bus.
C.
c. She doesn`t have to go to sleep early.
32.
32. What is being expressed in the following sentence? Helen doesn`t have to take her driving test today. She can take it next week.
A.
a. Advice.
B.
b. Necessity.
C.
c. Lack of necessity.
33.
33. We use __________ to say how long an action continues.
A.
a. until
B.
b. as soon as
C.
c. so that
34.
34. We use _______________ in the dependent clause to mean “right after.”
A.
a. until
B.
b. so that
C.
c. as soon as
35.
35. Which of the following expressions talk about repeated actions in the PRESENT.
A.
a. a week
B.
b. so far
C.
c. last year
36.
36. Select the word with a negative meaning
A.
a. tenacity
B.
b. rewarding
C.
c. impaired
37.
37. Complete the sentence with the appropriate word. Justin lost his vision due to a _________ illness.
A.
a. tenacity
B.
b. grave
C.
c. impaired
38.
38. Which of the options completes the following sentence correctly? Our friend Jack _____________ our neighbors several times last year.
A.
a. has been helping
B.
b. has helped
C.
c. helped
39.
39. Which of the following corresponds to “volunteer activities”?
