#3.0' To order, call / sms ae 9158 7550 q CE (5) S403 6088 lls () Determiners QQ Phrasal Verbs Q) Prepositions QQ Formation of Words QC) Tenses OQ) Question Tags Q) Modals QO) Passive and Active Voice Q) Pronouns QO) Gerunds, Infinitives and Others Q Conjunctions Name Class ISBN98 10468725 ia | | 9789810468729 ©All Rights Reserved Seaticarren®© ACE PUBLICATIONS, Ail rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior permission from the publishers. Published and distributed by: ACE PUBLICATIONS. Bik 5 Ang Mo Kio Ind. Park 2A. 403-11 Singapore 567760 Tel : (65) 6483 6088 ISBN 9789810468729 Code: GS6 Printed in SingaporeTOPIC Determiners Prepositions Tenses ~ Simple/Continuous Perfect’ Perfect Continuous for PastPresent/Future Modals ~ Will Would ShallShould Can ‘Could Oughi May Might Must Pronouns ~ Indefinite Possessive Personal Reflexive Relative/Demonstrative/Interrogative Conjunctions = Because/While/As if Phrasal Verbs Formation of Words - Different parts of speech : nounadjective/adverb/verb Question Tags ~ Negative Statements/Positive Statements Passive and Active Voice Gerunds, Infinitives and Others = Verb + ‘ing’/to" + Verb/Different forms of verbs Answer Key EXERCISES Ex1-4 4 Ex5-8 5 oe en) Ex 19-20 19 Ex 21-28 24 EX 29-38 rn 29 Ex 39-45 39 Ex 46-54 EX 55-56 een 55 Ex 57-58 57 Ex 59-60 63 MCEpike, | Determiners Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. Have you seen movie “The Brave Soldier"? (ya (2) the (3) some (4) that () 2. While hula-hoops there belong to Ronnie, this skipping rope is mine. (1) this (2) that (3) these (4) those () 3. “Come and taste sweet rambutans,” urged Mother. (1) this (2) these (3) other (4) such ( ) 4, Margaret went to Chinatown to buy new clothes for Chinese New Year. (1) much (2) little (3) some (4)a () 5, Mary almost jumped out of her skin in fright when mouse scampered across the room suddenly. (ya (2) this (3) the (4) little on) 6. “Don't divulge this secret recipe to of your friends," said the chef. (1) few (2) any (3) many (4) some () 7. Please help yourselves to chocolate cookies. They are meant for you. (1) little (2) these (3) few (4) any () 8. Jeannette gave of her three children a wooden horse. (1) both (2) many (3) each (4) another () 9. Florence emerged from the thorny bushes with cuts and scratches on her arms. (1) several (2) all (3) much (4) most om) 10. This sum of money is not to buy Father a new leather bag, (1) few (2) much (3) some (4) enough () 1 aceDeterminers Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. The dog licked wounds on right leg (1) this ... its (2) any ...its (3) the ... other (4) the ... its c) 2. "Can!have___plate of rice, please?” Amy requested her mother. (1) other (2) some (3) more (4) another () 3 of the milk spilt onto the floor when David accidentally toppled the jug (1) Several (2) Most (3) Little (4) Many () 4¢ of my precious time has been wasted looking for that boy!” exclaimed De Yao, feeling exasperated. (1) Few (2) Much (3) Little (4) Many () 5. There were teachers seated at the table, waiting for the principal (1) all (2) every (3)afew (4) alittie () 6. of the guests enjoyed the wonderful performance by Adam (1) Many (2) Much (3) Any (4) Enough ( ) 7. Father painted room in the house blue, except the kitchen. (1) another (2)a (3) any (4) every ( ) 8. “Don't apply too much glue on your paper, will do,” advised Shanti (1) afew (2) alittle (3) much (4) any () 9. Ihave exhausted my savings, | don’t know where my next meal will come from (1) any (2) all (3) every (4) several () 10. The committee suggested that meetings should be conducted. (1) more (2)a (3) an (4) any ( ) { 2 ONCEhte, 3 Determiners Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1, Where life and death are concerned, second counts (1) any (2)a (3)an (4) every () 2. What money they had, they gave away to the poor. (1) some (2) little (3) enough (4) few c) 3. The mother faithfully fed the sick baby with the medicine every hours. (1) more (2) few (3) many (4) little () 4, Lam so hungry that | could eat horse! (ia (2)an (3) any (4) another (on) 5. Raudah's fear grew with step she took towards the closed door. (1) more (2) several (3) the (4) each ( ) 6. "How times do | have to repeat myself before you are convinced?” exclaimed Teck Meng. (1) more (2) much (3) many (4) little (om) 7 gruelling task of mining in the desert has made John into a hard man. (1)A (2) An (3) The (4) More mn) 8. my brother and | are going to England for a holiday. (1) all (2) Both (3) Neither (4) Either Co) 9. There is only one such painting in the whole entire world, there is no (1) other (2) another (3) more (4) either () 10.David bought a new car for himself, claiming that old one has been stolen. (1) her (2) his (3) our (4) their C4 3 ©gcEperce, 4 Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. Determiners 1. Laura's dog wagged tail when it saw the bone in her hand. (1) her (2) his (3) its (4) our ( ) 2. We have divided the children into groups according to heights. (1) our (2) their (3) her (4) his () 3. The handsome knight braved dangers to save the beautiful princess. (1) each (2) every (3) any (4) many ( ) 4. Tom expressed unhappiness when he was not selected for the team (1) her (2) his (3) our (4) their ( ) 5. Hysham fished out Coins from his pocket and gave them to the beggar. (1) a few (2) little (3) less (4) much ( ) 6. “Thank you for providing care that my grandfather needed very much,” said Rashim to Peter. (ya (2)an (3) the (4) some ( ) 7. Aunt Rani spooned out second helping of her famous curry for Lester. (a (2) an (3) the (4) more ( ) 8. The forest fire left trail of black soot in its path, destroying many rare plants. (ia (2) an (3) the (4) little (om) 9. people gathered as the street performer did his tricks. (A (2) Every (3) More (4) Other ( ) 10.“Do you have time to spare?" Ronnie asked the professor. { (4) little (2) few (3) many (4) some () 4 ©SCEpile, § Prepositions Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. Mrs Tan was delighted when the butterflies flew her head. (1) under (2) above (3) before (4) across () 2. The rays of the sun streamed the windows, brightening up the room. (1) into (2) over (3) through (4) at () 3. Weimin used to fish the river where the fresh water fish were plentiful. (1) at (2) above (3) inside (4) among () 4, My baby brother crawled his way uncle Dick. (1) along (2) towards (3) about (4) opposite () 5. The commandos crept up the enemies in order to take them by surprise. (1) in front of (2) beyond (3) around (4) behind () 6. “You have done very well, John. Your results are our expectations,” John's parents told him. (1) by (2) beyond (3) beside (4) under () 7. Lazy Leon swept the dust the carpet instead of sweeping it outside (1) within (2) inside (3) between (4) under () 8. Don't make a big fuss this smalll issue, lest you make a foo! of yourself. (1) around (2) on (3) about (4) over () 9. The news of the king's death has spread the surrounding regions. (1) along (2) throughout (3) through (4) with () 10. My brother jogs the canal every evening (1) along (2) at (3) inside (4) among () 5 OnCEChoose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. In light his great achievements in school, his teachers decide to host a party for him. (1) by (2) of (3) with (4) for () 2. his calm appearance, his panic threatened to surface. (1) Beside (2) Above (3) Underneath (4) From (om) 3, Gopal hit the ball very hard and it flew the field. (1) along (2) across (3) about (4) around () 41 During his younger days, people used to treat him great respect. (1) at (2) by (3) with (4) of () 5. ‘I'm so angry the whole issue,” Sharon complains to Tom. (1) with (2) about (3) around (4) above () 6. Veronica walked the tightrope, balancing herself skilfully with a pole (1) in (2) on (3) with (4) under () 7. The cyclist panted as he struggled to go the steep slope (1) on (2)at (3) up (4) above () 8. | am so nervous while waiting for my turn to sing that | could feel butterflies my stomach. (1) around (2) into (3) in (4) underneath () 9. Cindy was overjoyed when she saw the light the end of the tunnel. (1) between (2) with (3) inside (4) at () 10. Melora was Fred's side as he struggled through a deep depression. (1) over (2) by (3) with (4) beside ()aphhle, 7 Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. Prepositions 4. Steven dodged as he saw the ball sailing the air him (1) inside... beside (2) along... beside (3) through... towards (4) above.... towards () 2. *You want a pay raise? my dead body!” exclaimed the employer. (1) Above (2) With (3) Inside (4) Over () 3. My mother was herself with joy when she heard that my brother was coming back from the States for a holiday. (1) between (2) beside (3) above (4) within () 4, The cinema is my house, so | often walk there once a week to catch a movie. (1) near (2) above (3) under (4) inside ( ) 5. The two sworn brothers fought the enemies each other in the battlefield, (1) between (2) with (3) over (4) alongside () 6. Margaret came all the way Europe to visit her penpal in Asia (1) across (2) from (3) in (4) at ( ) 7. During the drought, many villagers had to travel far in search water, (1) of (2) for (3) over (4) about ( ) 8. Mary screamed when she came face to face the hungry lion. (1) with (2) opposite (3) by (4) in ( ) 9. I could see fish swimming gracefully the bridge that | was standing on (1) down (2) above (3) below (4) through () 10. Henry jumped when he saw a cobra slithered his path (1) on (2) across (3) at (4) inside () 7 CEPrepositions Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. When the pillow fight ended, we were horrified to see feathers the room. (1) ahead of (2) all over (3) in front of (4) next to () 2. Stay the fierce dog, you wouldn't want to get bitten. (1) near to (2) away from (3) in between (4) on top of (om) 3. During the jungle trekking, the girls dared not wander on their own, instead they stayed the guide. (1) away from (2) close by (3) all over (4) out of () 4. My uncle lives the National Stadium, so he gets to see the fireworks and | hear the roar of the crowd during the National Day celebration (1) next to (2) on top of (3) in between (4) away from () 5, The poor kitten was trapped the two boulders and it mewed pitifully. (1) in front of (2) in between (3) out of (4) all over ( ) 6, Florence spent two years writing that book (1) in front of (2) away from (3) on top of (4) close to () 7, "Don't run me, otherwise you may get lost,” said Muthu. (1) ahead of (2) close by (3) next to (4) all over () 8. Robert placed the bouquet of flowers on the porch May's house. (1) away from (2) close to (3) in front of (4) in between () 9. Siti climbed on a chair to reach the box the sheff. (1) ahead of (2) in between (3) in front of (4) on top of () 10. After the fire, the company came bankruptcy. (1) ahead of (2) near to (3) all over (4) close by () 8 ©MCEChoose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. Aihua used to about how her future in Canada would be like. (1) dream (2) dreamt (3) dreaming (4) was dreaming () 2. Ryan the garage when Yannis called on him (1) paint (2) painted (3) was painting (4) has painting (oy 3. Fanny, who is a famous dancer, ever since she was three years old. (1) danced (2) has been dancing (3) have been dancing (4) was dancing () 4. The students in that schoo! to be analytical when dealing with problems, (1) taught (2) having taught (3) was taught (4) have been taught (oy 5. While searching for his lost comb, Surjadi across an old photograph of himself. (1) come (2) came (3) has come (4) is coming () 61 early tomorrow moming to catch the first flight to Hong Kong, (1) leaves (2) left (3) will be leaving (4) have been leaving () 7. My sister her driving test yesterday and now she is on cloud nine. (1) passed (2) was passing (3) has been passing (4) will be passing () 8. Sandy as a chambermaid in that five-star hotel before she was retrenched, (1) work (2) works (3) was working (4) had been working () 9. My brother never to bring his toy train to bed with him every night. (1) fail (2) fails (3) has been failing (4) is failing () 10. The robber to kill the old lady if she screamed. (1) threaten (2) threatened (3) will threaten (4) have been threatening () 9 MCEERC, 19 Tenses Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. My tall father by the basketball players who surrounded him during the game yesterday. (1) dwarfed (2) is dwarfed (3) was dwarfed (4) will be dwarfed () 2. My grandfather to lend me his new lawn mower after much persuasion. (1) agree (2) has agreed (3) will be agreeing (4) has been agreeing () 3. Mary up to Malaysia every weekend to visit her parents. (1) drives (2) drove (3) is driving (4) will be driving () 41 my classmates in the chalet later on,” Galvin informed his mother. (1) meet (2) met (3) have met (4) will be meeting () 5. The driver, who was caught speeding, with a hefty fine. (1) slapped (2) was slapped (3) was slapping (4) have been slapped () 61 my jacket for dry cleaning, so please don't put it in the laundry basket. (1) send (2) sent (3) will be sending (4) have sent () 7. “Stop goofing around! Daddy home soon,” Mother said (1) comes (2) came (3) will be coming (4) has came () 8| Fiona the table when the guests arrived (1) laid (2) is laying (3) was laying (4) has been laying () 9 "1 you again once I receive the confirmation letter,” Wenxiong said. (1) contact (2) contacted (3) will contact (4) were contacting () 10. Father when he saw the red marks on my report book. (1) frowns: (2) frowned (3) was frowning (4) has been frowning ()Re, I Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. Tenses 1, Rohaida and her sister the dentists regularly. (1) visit (2) visiting (3) have visited (4) was visiting () 2. Yohanes forward to the arrival of his baby brother tomorrow. (1) look (2) is looking (3) was looking (4) will be looking (oy 3. The shoplifter to the police station for further questioning (1) took (2) was taking (3) will be taking (4) has been taken () 4. We free bookmarks in the school library yesterday when the fire alarm went off (1) distributed (2) were distributed (3) were distributing (4) have distributed () 5. Francis to eat peanut butter sandwich topped with melted cheese. (1) love (2) loves (3) loved (4) had loved (om) 6. Exercising and eating balanced meals secrets to a healthy lifestyle. ()is (2) was (3) are (4) were ( ) 7. The use of handphones popular among young people by their makers. (1) has been made (2) have been made (3) were making (4) made () 8. Shuhui herself with painting her new house ever since she moved in last week (1) is busy (2) was busy (3) had been busying (4) will be busy () 9. The manager for his good sense of judgement and foresightedness, (1) praised (2) was praised (3) has praised (4) will praise () 10. Father me a hamster yesterday in order to teach me responsibility. (1) buys (2) bought (3) will buy (4) have bought () "1 ©MCEPhe, 12 Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. Tenses 1. Ahush descended upon the room as the surgeon (1) enters (2) entered (3) has entered (4) is entering () 2. The wealthy man down on others everywhere he goes (1) looks (2) looked (3) will look (4) has looked () 3. Paul proudly up the large fish that he had caught in the river. (1) hold (2) held (3) had held (4) was holding () 4. My uncle as a security guard for this condominium for a decade. (1) is working (2) will be working (3) have been working (4) had been working () 5. Practically every member in my family when they sleep. (1) snore (2) snores (3) snored (4) have snored () 6. Despite his poverty, Danie! away his last dollar to the young beggar this morning, (1) give (2) gave (3) have given (4) was giving () 7. The musicians to performing on the streets due to the economic recession, (1) resorts (2) was resorted (3) has resorted (4) had resorted () 8. The cruel tyrant the people ever since he came into power. (1) was oppressing (2) will oppress (3) have oppressed (4) had been oppressing () 9. After much pleading, Samsudin finally to participate in the swimming competition. (1) agree (2) agreed (3) will agree (4) have been agreeing () 10. The organising committe @ meeting for all members next week. (1) conducts (2) conducted (3) will be conducting (4) has conducted () 12 ©MCEChoose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. ! 4. June at me since | won first prize in the lucky draw. (1) smiles (2) was smiling (3) has been smiling (4) have been smiling () 2. yourself fortunate, many people have lost their lives in the fire. (1) Consider (2) Was considering (3) Has considered (4) Will consider () 3. The orphan longingly at the happy family and sighed. (1) gazes (2) gazed (3) has gazed (4) have gazed (oy 4, The spectators cheer wildly as the soccer players at them, (1) wave (2) waved (3) were waving (4) had waved () 5. Mandy squealed in delight as the pony she licked her fingers. (1) fed (2) was feeding (3) feeds (4) is feeding () 6. "Tobe is to be forearmed,” Randall said wisely to me. (1) forewarn (2) forewarned (3) will forewarn, (4) had forewarned () 7. Ifyou don't stop smoking, you to leave the restaurant. (1) ask (2) were asked (3) have been asked (4) will be asked «4 8. The school hall with colourful balloons and now it looks beautiful (1) were decorated (2) will be decorated (3) has decorated (4) has been decorated co») 91 ‘Aunt Susan when she leaves for America (1) missed (2) am missing (3) will miss (4) had been missing cy) 10. The brave boy the poor kitten from being drowned by the gangsters. (1) have rescued (2) rescued (3) will rescue (4) has been rescuing (on)Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. Tears Jack's eyes as his dog took its last breath and died (1) filled (2) were filled (3) will be filling (4) will fill () 2. The waiter Us to a table by the window and waited to take our order. (1) ushered (2) was ushering (3) will be ushering (4) had been ushering () 3. The weather , We are not sure if it's going to rain tomorrow. (1) unpredictable (2) will be unpredictable (3) has been unpredictable (4) have been unpredictable (+) 4. The snake itself around a chicken when the farmer reached the hen coop. (1) coiled (2) was coiling (3) will coil (4) have coiled (oy §. The doctor and his medical team removed the tumour from the patient’s brain. (1) are successfully (2) were successfully (3) has successfully (4) had successfully () 6. Despite the heavy rain, everyone the barbecue last night. (1) enjoys (2) enjoyed (3) had enjoyed (4) have enjoyed () 71 always going to the cafeteria for its famous coffee. (1) has...enjoyed (2) have... enjoyed (3) were... enjoying (4) am...enjoying () 8 Although Desmond is big, he always gentle when caring for his pets. (Ais (2) was (3) will be (4) has been () 9, The mother bird tirelessly looking for materials to build her nest (1) works (2) working (3) have worked (4) were working (on) 10. While waiting for the fish to cook, | heard the doorbell | (1) ring (2) rings (3) rang (4) was ringing () 14 ©aCETenses Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. The class moaned when they saw the teacher in with their test papers. (1) walk (2) walked (3) was walking (4) has walked () 2. “The wine me heady, | think I'll go and lie down for a while,” Monica said.| (1) matle (2) is making (3) was making (4) have made (a) 3. Terence'’s father as a taxi driver and he often gives Terence free rides. (1) work (2) works (3) worked (4) was working () 4, The siblings close together to keep warm in the cold winter. | (1) huddles (2) will huddle (3) huddled (4) was huddling () 5. The fog was so thick that | could hardly the back of my own hand. (1) see (2) saw (3) have seen (4) were seeing () 6. The big bully made the little boy his money to him (1) surrender (2) surrendered i (3) was surrendering (4) was surrendered () 7. “Anyone caught stealing over to the police,” warned the security guard, (1) will hand (2) will be handling (3) will be handed (4) has been handled () 8. My sister always that long-distance relationships never last long. (1) believe (2) believes (3) believed (4) has believed () 9. "You have such filial children. How | you!" Uncle Tom said to me. (1) envy (2) envies (3) envied (4) will envy () 10. Peter when the stench from the dustbin reaches his nose. (1) cringe (2) cringes ! (3) cringed (4) has cringed () 15 @aCEihe, 16 Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. Tenses 1. We a surprise party for our form teacher next Friday. (1) is organising (2) are organising (3) was organising (4) has organised ) 2. “Promise me that you good care of my dog while | am away," | requested Paul (1) took (2) have taken (3) had taken (4) will take (om) 3. MrHussein____a good job in filing up these important documents last year. (1) does (2) was doing (3) has done (4) have done (om) 4. “Look, mummy, the music baby to sleep,” whispered Sally in delight. (1) was lulling (2) is lulling (3) will be lulling (4) have lulled () 5,| ‘Tomorrow | to rise early and prepare breakfast for you,” Pauline announced to her family. (1) am going (2) were going (3) will be gone (4) have gone () 6. The billionaire's wife her husband's ill-gotten wealth. (1) resented (2) will be resented (3) have been resenting (4) were resented () 7. Looking at his selfish ways, it is a small wonder his classmates him, (1) ostracises (2) have been ostracising (3) will be ostracised (4) has been ostracising () 8. Kenny paddling in the baby pool whenever his father brings him there, (1) enjoy (2) enjoys | (3) is enjoying (4) was enjoying (om) 9. “You in your cooking skills,” Mrs Yong affirmed her sister. (1) improve (2) improved (3) has improved (4) have improved () 10. The painting by that little girl many of the judges. (1) impresses (2) impress | (3) have impressed (4) will be impressed () 16 @MCEPERC, 17 Tenses Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. Their eyes met for a brief moment before he away (1) look (2) looks (3) looked (4) is looking ( ) 2. The drunk driver with speeding and drunk driving (1) charges (2) was charged (3) is charging (4) have been charged () 3. Aloysius could hardly contain his curiosity when his father home with a mysterious box. (1) come (2) comes (3) came (4) was coming () 4. “The early bird the worm" is a wise saying that my friend always quotes. (1) catch (2) catches (3) have caught (4) will be caught () 5. This robot with the latest technological device that enables it to respond to voices. (1) is equipped (2) was equipped (3) have been equipped (4) are equipped () 6. The cat on the mouse which was trying to steal cheese from the ladder. (1) pounces (2) pounced (3) was pouncing (4) had pounced () 7. Itwas a fluke that we to solve the mystery, (1) is able (2) are able (3) was able (4) were able () 8. The volcano so violently that the ashes filled the air for weeks. (1) erupts (2) is erupting (3) will be erupting (4) erupted () 9. Meng Li just now to tell me that he has bought a new set of clothes. (1) call (2) calls (3) called (4) will call (on) 10.1t the army ants mere seconds to devour the whole cow. (1) took (2) will be taken (3) take (4) has taken (om)ERC, 18 TenSes Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. My grandmother for my grandfather for as long as | can remember. (1) is mourning (2) was mourning (3) has been mourning (4) have been mouming () 2. Sumathi me a china set when she came for my house-warming party. (1) gives (2) gave (3) will give (4) have given ( ) 3. “Call in if you want to, a song to your loved ones," said the deejay. (1) dedicate (2) dedicated (3) are dedicating (4) have dedicated ( ) 4, Samantha usually hot milk during cold mornings. (1) drink (2) drinks (3) drank (4) has been drinking ( ) 5. This computer software everything in user-friendly terms. (1) explain (2) explains (3) will be explained (4) have been explaining () 6 Lily about getting a new pair of shoes and now she has finally bought it. (1) thinks (2) will think (3) will be thinking (4) has been thinking ( ) i 7, Last week, my neighbour suffered a stroke that him half paralysed. (1) leave (2) leaves \ (3) left (4) will leave ( ) 8, Since last Christmas, the diligent boy himself to study for at least two ' hours everyday. (1) discipline (2) disciplined | (3) has been disciplining (4) have been disciplining ( ) 9. Don't worry about taking time to pay the phone bill, it through GIRO. (1) is paying (2) was paying | @)will be paid (4) will be paying () 10. My friend and | to meet at the MRT station at five o'clock sharp. (1) are agreeing (2) has agreed , (3) have agreed (4) will agree (om) \ i 18 @aceite, 19 Modals Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. Every pupil in this school wear the school tie on Mondays. (1) can (2) may (3) ought (4) must () 21 be going for a coffee break if | finish this job early. (1) might...can (2) ought... can (3) might... shall (4) shall... might () 3. “Itis getting late, | be going home now," commented Patrick. (1) can (2) could (3) might (4) should () 4" we watch a movie tonight?” Father asked us. (1) Might (2) Shall (3) Will (4) Would ( ) 5. “You don't have to thank me, it's the least | do,” Jane replied. (1) will (2) shall (3) could (4) might ( ) 6. Once Huifen made up her mind, there is nothing that anyone do to change it (1) can (2) might (3) shall (4) will co) 7. You are outgrowing all your shirts, you to buy new ones for yourseff. (1) will (2) shall (3) ought (4) may ( ) 8. The reporter be coming in this afternoon for the interview. The appointment has already been confirmed (1) might (2) can (3) must (4) will () 9. “You be on your best behaviour when they come,” Mother instructed us. (1) could (2) must (3) might (4) ought on) 10.1 have fallen asleep during class, for | found everyone staring at me (1) will (2) ought (3) must (4) might () 19 ONCEEkg, 29 Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1.| Broken bottles be wrapped with newspaper before being thrown down the rubbish chute. (1) ought (2) should (3) may (4) could ( ) 2. To improve his heart condition, Hasan cut down on his intake of fatty food as advised by the doctor. (1) can (2) could (3) must (4) might () 3. I marvel at how Gary do his homework and watch television at the same. (1) might (2) ought (3) must (4) can ( ) 4. We have been lost in this city for hours, maybe we ask for directions, (1) will (2) should (3) shall (4) might () 5. Due toa loss in profit, the company Not hire new workers next year. (4) will (2) ought (3) would (4) shall () 6. You to right the wrongs that you have done while working here. (1) will (2) ought (3) may (4) might ( ) | 7. ‘Ihave no doubt that he juggle six objects simultaneously (A) can (2) could (3) must (4) ought () 8. He has been very helpful. We show our gratitude by buying him a gift (1) might (2) ought (3) may (4) should () 9 * ' borrow your laptop for a presentation tomorrow?” requested Dawn (1) Must (2) May (3) Shall (4) Ought ( ) 10.You stay at my place tonight. Your mother has given the permission. (1) can (2) might {3) ought (4) would () 20 OSCESe, 1 Pronouns Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. \ 1. The salesman turned around and left when came to answer the doorbell. (1) everybody (2) somebody (3) nobody (4) everything () 2. Claire screamed in the darkness when she felt brushed against her leg (1) nobody (2) something (3) everything (4) anyone co) 3. The meteorologists could not predict the direction of the tornado, they claimed that _ could happen. (1) anything (2) anyone (3) everything (4) everybody () 4, We should select responsible and honest to be the class monitor. (1) anyone (2) someone (3) anybody (4) nobody () 5. Ahmad has got ready for the hike tomorrow. He is very prepared. (1) nothing (2) something (3) everything (4) anything cb 6. Gary could not find useful in the storeroom for his school project. (1) everything (2) everybody (3) nothing (4) anything « ) 7. knows where Raju has gone for the past few days. is looking for him. (1) Nothing....Everyone (2) Nobody... Something (3) Nobody... Everyone (4) Everyone... Everything « ) 8. Why did you leave your valuables around? could have taken it. (1) Anybody (2) Anything (3) Nobody (4) Everyone co» 9. Serene is frustrated with Jack because he is doing to support her. (1) everything (2) nothing (3) something (4) anything (1) 10.Min Fang saw breaking into her neighbour's house in broad daylight. (1) nothing (2) someone (3) something (4) anyone (1) 2 ONCEPENCle, 22 Pronouns Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. The fishing village was so small that knew one another by name. (1) nobody (2) everybody (3) everything (4) anyone (om) 2° please call the ambulance! My father is having a heart attack!” Laura exclaimed to the passers-by. (1) Somebody (2) Nobody (3) Anything (4) Something () 3i° can handle this client as well as me,” boasted Mr Tan to his colleagues. (1) Everyone (2) Anyone (3) Everybody (4) Nobody () 4 rose politely as the president of the company entered the meeting room (1) Somebody (2) No one | (3) Everybody (4) Anyone () 5. “Is at home?” inquired the postman as he rang the doorbell (1) somebody (2) anybody \ (8) everybody (4) nobody () 6. “Are you certain that followed you home?" the policeman asked me. (1) nothing (2) someone (3) anyone (4) everything ( ) 7. "Don't worry, sir, is going as planned,” reported the undercover police. (1) nothing (2) something (3) everything (4) anyone () 8. The invitation cards to Renee's wedding were delivered to personally. (1) anybody (2) something (3) everybody (4) anyone (om) 9. The rich lady unabashedly flaunted her diamond ring in front of. (1) nobody (2) no one (3) anyone (4) everybody (om) 10. In the midst of the excitement, Tim was unaware that from the crowd has picked his pocket. (1) anyone (2) someone (3) everyone (4) nothing () 22 RCEfbRCZg, 23 Pronouns Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. Kate, the teacher praised just now, is my best friend. (1) who (2) whom (3) which (4) where () 2. Jiemin, father works as a baker, is both smart and helpful (1) that (2) who (3) whom (4) whose () 3. Unlike my flat, there is hardly room for moving about, this mansion is huge. (1) who (2) where (3) which (4) whose co) 4, Fandi reprimanded the boy had tried to spray paint on a public property. (1) whom (2) who (3) which (4) where ( ) 5. The fountain pen, is very expensive, belongs to Mrs Kumar. (4) which (2) who (3) where (4) whom (om) 6. It's uncanny how my mother always seems to know mischief we are up to next (1) which (2) what (3) whose (4) who ( ) 7. Sophia could not tell ‘one of the jackets belonged to her husband. (1) where (2) whose (3) which (4) that (on) 8. Keeping quiet doesn't indicate you like you see, so say something. (1) where (2) which (3) what (4) that () 9. The lady couldn't identify suspect was the one who had robbed her. (1) whose (2) which (3) who (4) where ( ) 10.The secret compartment, she kept her savings, is under the floorboard, (1) where (2) whom (3) which (4) what () 23 @MCEPronouns Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 4 ¢ are you doing? You are not supposed to be here,” Maya questioned the stranger. (1) Which (2) Whom (3) Who (4) What () 2. Linda was unsure as to she should give the application form | (1) where (2) whom (3) which (4) what (om) 3. The old lady points her umbrella in the direction the museum is. | (1) who (2) where (3) which (4) that () 4. Mr Kong, has been waiting for his wife for a long time, nodded his approval when she entered the room looking gorgeous. (1) who (2) whose (3) where (4) which () 5. want to visit Gary, but I don’t know hospital he is admitted to (1) where (2) which (3) what (4) who () 6." could possibly be worse than losing your wallet?” wailed Tom (1) Which (2) Who (3) What (4) Where () 7. The man, was mistaken to be an arsonist, turned out to be a detective. (1) who (2) whose (3) which (4) where ( ) 8 man in his right mind would reject a million dollars? (1) What (2) Whom (3) That (4) Where (om) 9. The police detained the vehicles were involved in the accident. (1) where (2) whom (3) which (4) what () 10,Mr Lee, organised the party, thanked everyone for all their contribution. (1) whose (2) who (3) which (4) where ) 24 @MCEeRe, 25 Pronouns Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 4. The doctor wanted to have a private conversation with all of, (1) we (2)us (3) they (4)me () 2. Itwas surprising when Sandra won the tennis match against coach (1) hers (2) she (3) her (4) herself () 3. Daniel cannot comprehend why brand new hi-fi doesn't work. (1) ours, (2) hers (3) his (4) its () 4, After much hesitation, Peter finally agreed to buy drinks. (1) their (2) they (3) we (4) us ( D 5. Jenny was relieved when she discovered that her friends remembered birthday (1) her (2) our (3) they (4) we ( ) 6. Ithas been a long time since | have tasted cooking as delicious as (1) my (2) yours (3) them (4) her () 7. “Don't let past failures discourage from persevering,” Mrs Teo told me. (1) their (2) you (3) we (4) she () 8. “Children, behave when | am gone,” the teacher instructed her class. (1) yourself (2) ourselves (3) myself (4) yourselves () 9. The crowd automatically drew back when the lion approached (1)me (2) them (3) their (4) we () 10. The last time we went camping, we had to pitch the tents (1) yourselves (2) themselves (3) ourselves (4) herself on) 25 @MCEPronouns Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 4, Susan saved cat once and since then __have become best friends. (1) my...we (2) hers...we (3) your... ours (4) his...us () 2 Since is sincere in his apology, | will forgive him. (1) she (2) he | Q)it (4) they ( ) 3, No matter how loudly | shouted in ears, the old man could not hear me. (1) her (2) his | (3) my (4) your ( ) 4\ “Fatimah told me that her mother was seriously ill," Raymond said. (1) yourself (2) myself (3) himself (4) herself ( ) 5. “Stop pestering me! are such a pain in the neck!” exclaimed my brother. (yt (2) You (3) We (4) Our () i 6. “Don't sit on her seat, is reserved over there,” Alan told Huimin. (1) she (2) you (3) yours (4) your () | 7| “My daughter is definitely older than ." Mr Tan told Mrs Raju. (1) your (2) mine (3) ours (4) yours ( ) 8. My pet kitten always licks clean after every meal (1) yourself (2) itsett (3) myself (4) themselves () 9. Mrs Poon pulled her daughter towards and gave her a bear hug, (1) yourself (2) herself (3) himself (4) myself ( ) 10. David promised two brothers that he would take fishing. (1) his...them (2) his...us (3) their him (4) his....him (om) 26 ONCEofERCZg, 27 Pronouns Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. Although Sandy does not earn much as a factory worker, is vary contented with her life (1) he (2) she (3) him (4) her () 2. Henry is an introvert who likes to keep to (1) you (2) him (3) himself (4) myself () 3. “There's no way I can convince you, go and see it for ,” John told Fandi. (1) yourself (2) himself (3) yourselves (4) myself (oy 4. The newspaper reported that a group of factory workers had employer tortured and kidnapped. (1) their (2) theirs (3) mine (4) himself (om) 5. Mark strolled along the beach by , there was no one else with him. (1) yourself (2) herself (3) himself (4) myself () 6. The tourists on board the ship waved at and we waved back (1)me (2) her (3) them (4) us ( ) 7. The minute my sister reached home, she stretched on the bed (1) yourself (2) herself (3) himself (4) myself () 8. “This book is not , $0 | can't lend it to you,” Gary apologised to Ruth (1) yours (2) mine (3) ours (4) hers () 9. The house was so dilapidated that it had to be torn down (1) themselves (2) itself (3) himself (4) myself ( ) 10. The teacher instructed the pupils to discuss the problems among (1) yourselves (2) myself (3) ourselves (4) themselves () 27 @mcEePhe, 28 Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. Pronouns 1. After working very hard for these past few weeks, | have decided to treat to amassage. (1) myself (2) yourself (3) ourselves (4) themselves () 2. The snake slithered up the tree and coiled ona thick branch, (1) myself (2) herself (3) itself (4) himself () 3. My little brother has learned to dress without any help. (1) himself (2) herself (3) myself (4) itself ( ) 4. The witches surrounded with lighted candles and began to chant, (1) myself (2) yourselves (3) ourselves (4) themselves () 5. Joanna yelled loudly when the lizard jumped onto suddenly. (1) her (2) our (3) hers (4) she () 6. The soldiers picked up rifles and readied for battle. (1) their... themselves (2) his... himself (3) our... ourselves (4) your... yourselves (om) 7. We queued up at the counter, waiting for turn to be served. (1) our (2) she (3) ourselves (4) himself () 8. Samantha was amused to see pet kittens chasing after each other. (1)me (2) her (3) them (41 ( ) 9. Robin was anxious to prove to father that he could score full marks for the test (1) they (2) himselt (3) his (4) herself () 10. The detective disguised as a student and no one was suspicious of him. (1) myself (2) yourself (3) himself (4) ourselves ( ) 28 aceChoose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. I didn't know that he disliked durians he told me yesterday. (1) unless (2) until (3) where (4) so () 2. David winced in pain his sister gave him a hard pinch on the thigh. (1) while (2) when (3) if (4) or ( ) 3. Sufen likes to read storybooks just she goes to bed. (1) unless (2) besides (3) before (4) yet () 4, The children shrieked with joy they threw snowballs at one another. (1) where (2) as (3) until (4) unless () 5. The portrait on the wall was kept the men finished painting the wall (1) until (2) because (3) either (4) yet ( ) 6. classes were not yet dismissed, some children were already running out of the school (1) Where (2) If (3) Although (4) Therefore () 7 being popular, Raymond is also the captain of the basketball team (1) While (2) Besides (3) Like (4) After () 8. Jenny has been playing the piano young. (1) but (2) since (3) until (4) although (on) 9. Mother drew back the curtains sunlight could enter the dark room (1) because (2) in order to (3) so that (4) although () 10. Julie denied eating the durians in the fridge, admitted having the thought of doing so. (1) unless (2) neither (3) so (4) but () 29 ©SICEapERCle, 30 Conjynctions Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. Iwas annoyed (1) when (3) and 2. Mary caught herself (1) until (3) so that 3. Peter avoided the broken glass (1) so that (as 4. You cannot enter the stadium (1) unless (3) because §. Weihua have to break the lock (1) either... or (3) either... nor 6. The young mother was at a loss my sleep was interrupted by the drilling sound. (2) where (4) before () she could utter the cruel words to John. (2) before (4) because ( ) he made his way to the rundown hut. (2) since (4) though () you have a ticket to the game. (2) neither (4) when () Asmi knows the combination for the lock. They will (2) neither... nor (4) neither...or () her baby refused to stop crying, (1) that (2) where (3) whenever (4) when () 7. My father used to carry me on his shoulder | became too heavy for him. (1) unless (2) until (3) when (4) and ( ) 8. Ronnie, Karen, does not know how to make puppets, so you'll have to get someone else. (1) as well as (2) and ()as (4) in order to (a) 9. he was given a new shirt by his children, he still wore his old, torn one. (iF (2) Therefore (3) As (4) Although () 10 It is already past midnight Fanny has to reach home. (1) neither... nor (2) and... yet (3) therefore... since (4) but... before () 30 ©MCEChoose the most suitable answer and brackets provided. (1) Because (3) So that The small child stopped crying (1) if (3) as well as The horse galloped round the field (1) as (3) so that Keith heaved a sigh of relief from cancer. (1) so that (3) besides The mother of two broke down in tears (1) while (3)if Tommy had to hold two jobs (1) while (3) so that The dogs bit into the robbers’ legs (1) after (3)as Allan and Robin were the best of friends are enemies. (1) besides (3) until The newly weds are inseparable, (1) but (3) unless 10. (1) Either (3) Yet 3 Conjunctions write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the start life anew, the ex-convict migrated to Spain where he is unknown. (2) In order to (4) As well as ( the clown handed him a balloon. (2) when (4) but () its trainer perched tightly on its back. | (2) although (4) besides (om) the doctor told him that he was not suffering (2) after (4) like ( the verdict was being read. (2) before (4) unless ( his wife gave birth to another child. (2) since (4) although they could climb up the fence. (2) before (4) while () Allan betrayed Robin. Now they (2) while (4) because one goes, the other follows. i (2)if (4) wherever talking, the doll can also cry when you press the button. (2) Besides (4) And mcrConjunctions Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. fl Mr Lee agrees to help out, the students cannot complete the project. (1) In order to (2) And (3) Unless (4) So ( ) 2. Helt guilty I had repeatedly hid the truth from Wendy. (1) but (2) because (3) unless (4) where ( ) 3. lost my wallet this morning, | cannot pay you today. (1) and (2) until | (3) therefore (4) in order to () 4. The remote control to the TV will not work you give it a shake. (1) and (2) besides | (3) aswell as (4) unless ( ) § much persuasion, my grandmother finally agreed to visit the doctor. (1) Although (2) After | (3) Until (4) So () 6. The dog cannot run fast one of its legs is injured, (1) even though (2) because (3) where (4) if ( ) 7. Water is precious, use it wisely. (1) but (2) neither (3) as well as (4) so ( ) @. You can complete the task well before the deadline you start now. (1) if (2) unless (3) but (4) in order to on) @. Mother occasionally weeds the flowerbed her flowers can grow well (1) so that (if (3) in order to (4) since () 10. Larry drummed his fingers impatiently on the tabletop. waiting to place his order. (1) since (2) unless (3) because (4) while a) 32 @MCEPits, 33 Conjunctions Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. No one picked up the phone it has been ringing persistently. (1) until (2) while (3) as well as (4) even though () 2. The comedy was so funny that June laughed she was in stitches. (1) when (2) unless (3) until (4) yet ( ) 3. Both Ravi Ahmad are innocent, you must have made a mistake. (1) and (2) but (3) or (4) if ( ) 4, Sandra was in the carpark washing the car it started pouring. (1) like (2) after (3) although (4) when () 5, My maid folded the plastic bags they could be reused as trash bags. (4) until (2) so that (3)if (4) unless () 6. You can consult Tim Sharon regarding this subject. Both|of them have studied it before. (1) either...or (2) neither... nor (3) either...and (4) neither... and () 7 boy is willing to change seats, they prefer to remain where they are. (1) Or (2) Nor (3) Either (4) Neither () 8. Uncle Low lost both his legs, he refused to feel sorry for himself. (1) until (2) since (3) when (4) yet ( ) 9. My classmate, Rebecca, is talented in painting singing. (1) as well as (2) but (3) while (4) therefore () 10. The monkeys chattered noisily they swung from tree to tree. (1) because (2) where (3) as (4) so that ( ) 33 ONCEConjynctions | Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. Cooperation between the two countries is needed relational ties (1) when (3) unless 2 you provide proof, | will not believe that Gary stole your money. (aif (3) When 3. The butter must be melted (1) before (3) even though 4. We had to give away our puppies (1) and (3) therefore 5. Everyone rushed forward (1) so that (3) even though 6. The partners understand each other (1) and (3) while |7. Samuel took a nap under a tree (1) unless (3) in order to 8. Paul is very forgetful, textbooks to school (1) before (2) until (3) so (4) like ( 9. The mule refused to budge its owner whipped it repeatedly. (1) in order to (2) even though (3) but (4) neither ( 10. Xiaoli sulked angrily he was told that the trip to the zoo was cancelled. (1) unless (2)it (3) when (4) and ( (2)if (4) but ( (2) Since (4) Unless ( you add them to the cake mixture (2) because (4) but ( we could not afford to feed them (2) while (4) because ( have a closer look at the strange creature. (2) in order to (4) as well as ( work well together. (2) but (4) yet ( working hard picking cotton. (2) after (4) so that ( 34 they want to have good ) he has to be constantly reminded to bring his RCEPRCdg,, 35 Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. Conjunctions 1. The movie star thanked his fans making his way backstage. (1) and (2) therefore (3) when (4) before ) 2. Luke whispered softly to Raju both of them stood up and left the room. (1) white (2) although (3) and (4) yet ( ) 3. The way the teacher handled the offender surprised impressed me. (1) even though (2) as well as, (3) since (4) but () 4 being separated for many years, Jen's voice is like music to my ears. (1) After (2) Before ()As (4) Therefore () 5. Ican never wake up early to catch the sunrise, Lam going to try. (1) when (2) neither (3) but (4) while (a) 6. having to look after her younger siblings, Mona also had to work part time to help support them (1) While (2) Even though (3) Besides (4) Because (om) 7. The frightened boy could answer his questions look at him in the eyes. (1) and... but (2) therefore... but (3) either...or (4) neither...nor () 8. Christmas is the best time of the year I receive lots of gifts. (1) because (2) although (3) so (4) after ( ) 9. Timothy is very wealthy, he grumbles when giving to the poor. (1) so (2) if (3) yet (4) so that ( ) 10. Catherine remained cheerful she lost the match. (1) but (2) since (3) even though (4) in order to () 38 ©mcEConjunctions Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. Mrs Lee has not spoken to Lina (1) if (3) even though 2. The boys played at the playground (1) because (3) neither... nor 3. May claimed to be matured, (1) and (3) however 4. The food you cooked is very delicious, (1) but (3) yet §. Ruifen laughs hysterically (1) so that (3) whenever 6. Laura didn't know how to swim, (1) in order to (3) and 7. The watchman sounded the alarm the village. (1) so (3) but 8. Father never failed to tell me a bedtime story, felt very tired (1) even though (3) as well as 9. Mr Ku often talks to himself (1) but (3) like 10. My brother was colour-blind (1) so that (3) and ‘she left the school last month. (2) since (4) although () their mother called them for dinner. (2) so that (4) until () her behaviour was often very childish. (2) when (4) unless () | find its presentation lacking. (2) and (4) so ( ) she watches that comedy on television (2) although (4) therefore (om) she took part in the competition (2) wherever (4) yet ( ) he saw enemy troops heading towards (2) if (4) when () there were times when he (2) in order to (4) so that () he is lonely (2) because (4) yet ( ) he always mistook green for yellow. (2) while (4) if ( ) ONCEophhClg, 37 Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. Conjunctions 1. A salesman knocked on the door Mrs Liew was hanging the clothes. (1) while (2) yet (3) after (4) and ( ) 2. knitting, Mandy also enjoyed collecting seashells. (1) As well as (2) Besides (3) Therefore (4) Although () 3. My talented brother is good in sports his studies (1) yet (2) as well as (3) but (4) unless () 4. My father seemed to know the way to Aunt Suzie's house we reached the junction. (1) therefore (2) unless (3) until (4) like () 5. Mrs Lew advised her children not to cross the road there was no traffic. (1) and (2) but (3) unless (4) when () 6. Don't hesitate to ask for help you come across any problem (1) although (2) because (3) if (4) but ( ) 7. You cannot borrow books from this library you are a member. (1) unless (2) like (3)as (4) because () 8. This farm used to be infested with mice the farmer started to rear cats, (1) unless (2) when (3) but (4) until () 9. Ricky placed the wounded bird in his palm and brought it home treat it. (1) because (2) in order to (3) whenever (4) as well as () 10. Lloyd was in a very generous mood that day, he decided to give us a treat. (1)as (2)if (3) so (4) yet ( ) 37 ©8CEConjunctions Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. Tracy was working as a clerk she started her own business. (1) because (2) even though (3) before (4) while (on) 2. The old couple strolled along the beach holding hands lovingly. (1) when (2) yet (3) while (4) if () 3. Glenn, his father, likes to go to the East Coast to cycle. (1) and (2) after (3) like (4) so ( ) 4, Fiona’s nanny has been with her family she was born. (1) since (2) until (3) but (4) besides ( ) 5. After the late night talk, Freddy returned to his bunk Iretumed to mine (1) as well as (2) while (3) in order to (4) yet () 6. The bird flapped its wings repeatedly soaring up into the sky. (1) in order to (2) yet (3) if (4) before ( ) 7. Huimin propped the pillows behind her leaned back to read, (1) so (2) but (3) if (4) and ( ) 8. Ruiwu was exhausted staying up all night to complete his assignment. (1)as (2) after (3) because (4) unless (om) 9. Florence knew the way to Tony's house she has been there twice (1) because... yet (2) as...before (3) so...after (4) even though... yet () 10. The car swerved sharply to the left avoid hitting the small boy. (1) when (2) because (3) as (4) in order to () 38 @MCEpihle, 39 Phrasal verbs Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. The robber demanded that we our valuables to him (1) hand out (2) hand down (3) hand in (4) hand over ( ) 2. After what had happened, | felt confused and had to my feelings. (1) sort into (2) sort in (3) sort out (4) sort round () 3. Martin jogged so fast that we could hardly with him. (1) keep off (2) keep away (3) keep in (4) keep up (on) 4, Desmond was his horse, but fortunately, he was not seriously injured. (1) thrown away (2) thrown off (3) thrown up (4) thrown out (om) 5. Yohanes with fever, so he is not coming to your birthday party, (1) came under (2) came down (3) came up (4) came over () 6. Budi helps his mother to the soup bowls after dinner everyday. (1) clear out (2) clear over (3) clear off (4) clear away (a) 7. The charming boy the hearts of many ladies in the room. (1) won over (2) won back (3) won down (4) won off () 8. I cannot the scribbling on the wall, it looks Arabic. (1) make off (2) make out (3) make up (4) make over () 9. The manager was asked to from his position in order to prove his innocence. (1) step up (2) step down (3) step in (4) step aside () 10. The thunderous applause when the popular singer left the stage. (1) died for (2) died down (3) died away (4) died out () 39 OSCEapERle, 49 Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. Phrasal verbs 1. Maria is here as a for the salesgirl who is on sick leave. (1) stand out (2) stand down (3) stand back (4) stand in () 2 , should have controlled my temper and not flared up. (1) Looking up (2) Looking forward (3) Looking back (4) Looking ahead () 4. Although they met only last week, Rani and Meiwen well with each other. (1) get along (2) get about (3) get by (4) get up ( ) 4. Once the tourists arrived at the hotel, their tour leader for them at the reception counter. (1) checked out (2) checked in (3) checked up (4) checked over () 5. Wendy waited for Geraldine for more than an hour, but she did not (1) show up (2) show off (3) show out (4) show in () 6. John is a very strongheaded boy who seldom to others (1) give up (2) give off | (3) give away (4) give in (om) 7. Ittook us some time before we in our new house (1) settled for (2) settled down | (3) settled in (4) settled up () 8 “Don't when we are talking, it's very rude,” Mother scolded me (1) cut up (2) cut in (3) cut off (4) cut down () 9. The cold weather and everyone drew closer to the fire to keep warm, (1) sets in (2) sets out | (3) sets off (4) sets up ( ) 10.Zaleha her ex-classmate yesterday at the shopping mall (1) ran off (2) ran into | (8) ran up (4) ran through () | 40 SCEPhrasal verbs Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. “The black dress (1) brings in (3) brings back 2. Galvin had difficulties trying to (1) put across (3) put down 3. Samantha was the only one who classmates. your fair skin, Jane," commented Ted. (2) brings out (4) brings forward () his ideas clearly to his supervisor. (2) put up (4) put off ( ) Peter when he was ostracised by his (1) stuck by (2) stuck up (3) stuck on (4) stuck out () 4, His perseverance and hard work finally and he became a millionaire. (1) paid out (2) paid up (3) paid off (4) paid back () 5.1 only at eight, so | cannot catch the seven o'clock movie with you. (1) knock out (2) knock back (3) knock down (4) knock off () 6. Ever since Hamid’s mother passed away, he had in his studies. (1) fallen behind (2) fallen back (3) fallen down (4) fallen off () 7. Mrs Tan in the middle of her sentence when she saw Irene collapsed. (1) broke up (2) broke off (3) broke in (4) broke away () 8. Shirlene on her daily expenditure in order to save up for a bicycle. (1) cut off (2) cut out (3) cut back (4) cut in (on) 9. Olivia answered the phone and the message for her mother. (1) took in (2) took down (3) took away (4) took up () 10."No watch can cost that much, | think you've been (1) ripped up. (3) ripped off ,” Sally told Peter. (2) ripped out (4) ripped into ( ) @MCEPhrasal verbs Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 4. My father likes to old bones every time he quarrels with my mother. (1) dig in (2) dig out (3) dig up (4) dig away ( ) 2. The wolf such a bone-chilling how! that Freddy's hair stood on end. (1) let out (2) let down (3) let go (4) let in () 3. The school lacked dancers for the Teachers’ Day concert, so Fanny and | were at the last minute. (1) roped off (2) roped down (3) roped up (4) roped in () 4. David a large part of his income every month for rainy days. (1) set apart (2) set aside (3) set back (4) set down () 5. The king made his escape while his royal subjects the enemies. (1) held off (2) held on (3) held up (4) held over (om) 6. The twins are so alike that most people cannot them (1) tell... apart (2) tell...of (3) tell...on (4) tell... about () Y. Paul disagreed with my plans at first, but | managed to him (1) talk...over (2) talk... out (3) talk...round (4) talk... about () 8. Kenny used to with his secondary school mates, but now they had grown apart. (1) hang up (2) hang over (3) hang out (4) hang in () 9. June couldn't the feeling that she was being followed. (1) shake up (2) shake off (3) shake down (4) shake over () 10. Her enthusiasm about the hike on the rest of her team members. (1) rubbed off (2) rubbed in (3) rubbed down (4) rubbed up () 42 SCEoSERCg, 43 Phrasal verbs Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in th brackets provided. 1. Mr Pillay was a very capable man, hence, he the corporate ladder fast (1) moved over (2) moved in (3) moved up (4) moved out (oo) 2. Gary's aged mother managed to the critical period of her illness. (1) pull over (2) pull in (3) pull apart (4) pull through () 3. Mrs Lee stood firm and refused to to the demands of her spoilt child. (1) give up (2) give in (3) give over (4) give out () 4. Nick had to his efforts so that the job could be completed on time. (1) step up (2) step down (3) step through (4) step in () 5. The hermit himself from the world and lived deep in the mountains. (1) shut off (2) shut down (3) shut away (4) shut out () 6. Jack has already lost lots of money in the bet, so don’t it by criticising him. (1) rub...up (2) rub....in (3) rub... off (4) rub... out () 7. “I regretted gambling away all my money, | got by my greed,” lamented Todd. (1) carried through (2) carried out (3) carried over (4) carried away () 8. The doctor has been advising him to smoking for a while. (1) lay off (2) lay out (3) lay on (4) lay up () 9. The mountain climbing expedition was due to a lack of funding. (1) called up (2) called in (3) called off (4) called for () 10. Mother will get angry if we don't our toys after playing with them. (1) put off (2) put away (3) put in (4) put over (on) 43 onceite, 44 Ghoose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. Phrasal verbs 1. The teacher tries to his pupils’ ideas, teaching them to express themselves clearly. | (1) draw out (2) draw up (3) draw in (4) draw on () 2. What the speaker said very well with what my father taught me. (1) ties in (2) ties down (3) ties up (4) ties over () 3. During the meeting, Dick an idea on how to cut costs for the company. (1) brought about (2) brought down (3) brought in (4) brought up () 4, Phoebe studies very hard to to her parents’ expectations of her. (1) live in (2) live out (3) live on (4) live up () 5. ‘Don't the influence housewives have on society, they play very important roles,” warmed the Minister. (1) play along (2) play down (3) play back (4) play off () 6. I don't mind this second-hand car rather than buying a new one. (1) settling in (2) settling with (3) settling for (4) settling back () 7. Devi looks young for her age and could easily a teenager. (1) pass by (2) pass down (3) pass for (4) pass away () 8. The hen her chicks when she saw the eagle circling above them, (1) rounded up (2) rounded off (3) rounded in (4) rounded down (om) 9. His food business was quite well until the recession hit him. (1) coming down (3) coming along 40. The red carpet was to welcome the Vice-President of America. (1) rolled off (2) rolled about (3) rolled in (4) rolled out () 44 ©MCEen 45 Phrasal verbs Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. May my house just now on her way to fetch her parents from the airport, (1) stopped from (2) stopped by (3) stopped down (4) stopped out () 2. You must your data in case your computer crashed (1) back off (2) back down (3) back out (4) back up (on) 3. The novelty of owning a parrot soon and Alan began pursuing other interests (1) wore out (2) wore off (3) wore down (4) wore over Co) 4. Itis wise to have some savings, so that should anything happen, you have something to on. (1) fall apart (2) fall away (3) fall back (4) fall behind (om) 5. While her family fled from the flood, Mary to help the homeless. (1) stayed over (2) stayed up (3) stayed on (4) stayed in (oy 6. The aeroplane has already by the time Sharon reached the airport. (1) took off (2) took over (3) took up (4) took away () 7. Unless you , Nobody in the room can hear you above the din. (1) speak out (2) speak up (3) speak for (4) speak from () 8. After alittle , the old rocking chair looks as good as new. (1) touch up (2) touch off (3) touch down (4) touch by () 9. This book is so interesting that Patsy was reluctant to it (1) put...off (2) put... about (3) put...down (4) put... across () 10. The union workers are higher salaries and better working conditions. (1) pressing on (2) pressing for (3) pressing ahead (4) pressing forward (oy 45 OSCEhg, 4p Formation of words | Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. Carol's knees buckled when she received the news of her father’s death. (1) shock (2) shocking (3) shockingly (4) as shock as ( ) 2. The puppy with sad, eyes was a favourite among the school children. (1) droopily (2) droop (3) droopy (4) droopiness () 3. The ringing of handphones during lectures is very (1) disruption (2) disrupt (3) disruptive (4) disruptively ( ) 4. Although this watch is very expensive, it is of good quality and very (1) durable (2) durability (3) durably (4) durableness ( ) 5. Melvin and his friends took turns to feed and care for the kitten, (1) helpful (2) helping (3) helpfulness (4) helpless () 6. Jude believed that his sister was and that she was framed by her friends. (1) innocence (2) innocent (3) innocently (4) as innocent ( ) 7. The child cried when her mother left her. (1) pity (2) pitiable (3) pitiless (4) pitifully ( ) | 8. lused to have an friend when I was a little boy. (1) imagine (2) imaginary (3) imagination (4) imagining () 9. The of the Readership Award bowed deeply and walked down the stage. (1) receive (2) reception (3) receipt (4) recipient ( ) 10."Look at that broken vase! How of you!" exclaimed Mrs Chen. (1) clumsy (2) clumsiest (3) clumsiness (4) clumsily ( ) | 46 CEphe, 47 Formation of words Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. Ryan can't drive, so he hires a chauffeur to him around (1) drive (2) driven (3) driving (4) driver () 2. Laura snuggled in bed and was soon fast asleep. (1) comfort (2) comfortingly (3) comfortably (4) comfortable () 3. lam to meet my godfather who will be arriving in Singapore tomorrow. (1) died (2) dying (3) deadly (4) death () 4, It was fortunate that the victim of the car crash sustained only minor (1) injuries (2) injured (3) injuriously (4) injuriousness () 5. Shimin took the to make new friends with her neighbourhood police. (1) initiativeness (2) initiation (3) initiative (4) initiator () 6. The trees planted along the road are meant to the environment. (1) beautify (2) beauty (3) beautiful (4) beautifully () 7. Mr Poon has been busy a doll house for his only daughter. (1) make (2) making (3) maker (4) makings () 8. We are going to organise a surprise birthday party for Pauline, so don't mention it in her (1) hear (2) hearer (3) hearing (4) heard () 9. I like my teacher, Mrs Manu because she never shows (1) favourite (2) favour (3) favouritism (4) favourable () 10. Keng Yao is a very man, he will listen to your explanation. (1) understand (2) understanding (3) understandably (4) understandable () aT MCEpihcig, 48 Formation of words Ghoose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 4, Mr Muthu found his heart when his son cried pitifully and changed his mind about punishing him (1) soft (2) softly (3) softening (4) softer () 2, Although Mrs James has reached , she will continue to work in the company for another year. (1) retiring (2) retired (3) retire (4) retirement () 3, Lucy was in handing her luggage to the custom officer for inspection (1) hesitate (2) hesitant (3) hesitation (4) hesitatingly () 4, His has won the hearts of many of his colleagues. (1) kind (2) kindly (3) kindness (4) most kind () 5, She is the person to model for these sets of designer clothes (1) ideal (2) idealise (3) ideally (4) idealistic () 6. Only the family of the patient was allowed to visit him. (1) immediate (2) immediately (3) immediacy (4) immediateness () 7. Mr Lew has set aside a amount of money for his son's education. (1) consider (2) considerate (3) consideration (4) considerable () 8. The cadets have to endure drills everyday for hours on end, (1) punishment (2) punish (3) punishing (4) punishable () 9. They their steps towards home when they hear the roar of thunder. (1) quick (2) quicken (3) quickly (4) quickness () 10. Many people tum to drinking in order to escape the hard of life. (1) reality (2) realism (3) real (4) realistic () 48 OSCEFormation of words Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1 1. There was a marked in Tony's performance after he went for the tuition classes, (1) improving (2) improvement (3) improvable (4) improve « ) 2. You can trust Randall to do the job well, he is very (1) dependent (2) depending (3) depend (4) dependable « |) 3. Joan witnessed a teenager whacking his dog with a stick. (1) cruel (2) cruelly (3) cruelty (4) cruellest co) 4, There was an mark on his left cheek inflicted by the big bully in school (1) angry (2) anger (3) angrily (4) angrier ¢ 5. Jack's was felt at the class gathering, for he was the life of the party. (1) absently (2) absentee (3) absent (4) absence () 6. The old house loomed ahead of us as our car moved up the drive. (1) eerie (2) eerily (3) eeriness (4) eerier cD 7. The flu medicine must have taken its because | feel so much better. (1) effect (2) effectiveness (3) effective (4) effectual co) 8. The service offered by this retail shop was , Sumay was very impressed. (1) excel (2) excellent (3) excellence (4) excelling ¢ i) 9. After being caught stealing money, | am expecting to the music. (1) facing (2) faceless (3) facial (4) face « 10. Our parents us from playing soccer in the field during rainy days. (1) forbid (2) forbidden (3) forbidding (4) forbiddingly c 1) 49 ONCEphi, 50 Formation of words Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. Miss Lee gave a introduction of the speaker before inviting him up to the stage (1) formal (2) formality (3) formally (4) formalise () 2. The of that huge company passed away last night. (1) found (2) foundation (3) founder (4) founding () 3. There will be a basketball match between the two schools this Saturday. (1) friendship (2) friends (3) friendly (4) friendiess (on) 4. The children are that the circus will stopover at their small town, (1) hope (2) hoping (3) hopeless (4) hopelessness () '5. Tom still could not the fact that he had failed his examination. (1) acceptance (2) accepting (3) acceptor (4) accept ( ) 6. Igavea to thank the guests for coming to my brother's wedding dinner. (1) speak (2) speech (3) speaking (4) speaker () 7. The sore on my right foot prevented me from walking. (1) pain (2) painful (3) painless (4) painfully () 8. The old cart made its way slowly down the narrow track, (1) murder (2) murderer (3) murderous (4) murdering () 9. “Thanks for my little brother while | was on the phone,” Michael said (1) mind (2) mindful (3) minding (4) mindless ( ) 10. The of the grocery shop at the comer of the street shocked everyone. (1) close (2) closure (3) closely (4) closable ( ) 50 CEFormation of words Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1, Mano was shaken by the news of his wife's death (1) visibly (2) visible (3) visibility (4) visibleness () 2. Itwas fortunate that the bullet he received missed his organs. (1) vitality (2) vital (3) vitalise (4) vitally () 3. There are no wild animals in this region, so you can wander around to your heart's (1) content (2) contently (3) contented (4) contentment () 4, Terry jumped when he felt a touch on his shoulder. (1) light (2) lightly (3) lightness (4) lighten () 5. The burning row of houses created a great as everyone clambered to safety. (1) confuse (2) confusing (3) confusingly (4) confusion () 6. “Show to the elderly by giving up your seats for them,” urged June. (1) consider (2) considerate (3) consideration (4) considering () 7. “If Lwere a millionaire, | would travel around the world,” said Luke (1) dream (2) dreamily (3) dreamless (4) dreamer (on) 8. “The droning of his deep voice is making me Fred whispered to Billy. (1) drowsy (2) drowsily (3) drowsiness (4) drowsiest ( ) 9. Laura gasped in delight when she saw the view from the mountaintop. (1) magnify (2) magnificent (3) magnification (4) magnificently (om) 10. Wendy was hospitalised for a fortnight due to food (1) poison (2) poisonous (3) poisoning (4) poisonously () 51 ©RCEpencee, 52 Formation of words Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. The wind was so of paper. (1) power (3) powering that cars were lifted off the ground as if they were made (2) powerful (4) powerless () 2. Mr Low is not a very interesting magician, his tricks are all very (1) predict (3) predicting 3, David complained that the hospital gave (1) prefer (3) preferential 4, Although all the guests have arrived, the up. (1) presenter (3) presentative 5, The seriousness of the matter requires a (1) prompt (3) prompiness 6, As lam not a degree holder, | am not (1) qualification (3) qualifier 7. Harry tried to hide his (1) resent (3) resenting 8. Teddy (1) resolved (3) resolvedly (2) prediction (4) predictable () treatment to the wealthy. (2) preference (4) preferable () of the programme has yet to turn (2) presentable (4) presenting () response from the government. (2) promptly (4) prompting () for this managerial post. (2) qualifying (4) qualified () at being unfairly treated by his teacher. (2) resentful (4) resentment () to be a more considerate person towards others this year. (2) resolving (4) resolvent (on) 9" your breath, | won't change my mind,” Father told Ronnie. (1) Save (2) Saving (3) Saviour (4) Savable () 10. Wei Hao was accused of punching Allan on the face. (1) wrong (2) wrongly (3) wrongful (4) wrongfulness (om) 52 @MCEhig, 53 Formation of words Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. i 1. Suri was by the boy's filial piety towards his elderly parents. (1) moved (2) moving (3) movement (4) mover « |) 2. This word is a , we have difficulty trying to pronounce it (1) mouth (2) mouthful (3) mouthed (4) mouthing co) 3. The unending lines on the wallpaper give the rooms a sense of (1) continuative (2) continuity (3) continuous (4) continuing « 4. Alexis a very boy who thinks of himself as better than everyone else. (1) conceited (2) conceitedly (3) conceitedness (4) most conceited « 1) 5. Murthu has the habit of chewing the tip of his pencil whenever he is deep in (1) concentrate (2) concentrating (3) concentration (4) concentrator (an) 6. Dwayne’s karate course taught him how to himself against attacks (1) defend (2) defensive (3) defence (4) defendant ( |) 7. Many parents need to be on how to make their homes safe for children. (1) education (2) educated (3) educator (4) educational (mn) 8. “Could you please help me to this essay?" Venesh requested Tom. (1) editorial (2) edit (3) editing (4) edition ¢ 1) 9. The sky tumed just as we stepped out of the house. (1) gloomy (2) gloom (3) gloomily (4) gloominess ¢ ) 10.His affected his health and before long he too passed away. (1) grief (2) grievance (3) grieving (4) grievous co) 53 ©aCEERCKe, 54 Formation of words | Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. I don’t seem to have a thumb, all the plants I've planted will die sooner or later. (1) greenish (2) greening (3) greenery (4) green () 2. In order not to bore your audience, you should avoid giving a speech, (1) length (2) lengthen (3) lengthy (4) lengthening () 3. After the country was conquered, the people were by the enemy. (1) oppressed (2) oppression (3) oppressive (4) oppressing () 4. The intervention by the authority was very and as a result the epidemic was stopped (1) timing (2) time (3) timely (4) timer () 5. The fan that Wenhui bought is more costly because it is with a timer. (1) equipped (2) equipping (3) equipment (4) equipper () 6. Just winning the prize will be sufficient to make me happy. (1) console (2) consolation (3) inconsolable (4) consolingly () 7. “1am not looking forward to my dental ,” confessed Tina (1) appoint (2) appointee (3) appointive (4) appointment () 8. Julian spent two weeks to his model aeroplane. (1) assemblage (2) assembly (3) assemble (4) assembling (om) 9. The brightly flowers brightened up the dull room (1) colouring (2) coloured (3) colourless (4) colourant () 10. Smuggling drugs into Singapore is an offence that is by death, (1) punished (2) punishable (3) punishing (4) punishment () 54 aCeQuestion tags Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1, Jack was the one who gave you the key, 2 (1) was he (2) ishe (3) wasn't he (4) isn't he () 2. The dance practice today has been cancelled, 2 (1) isn'tit (2) doesn't it (3) hasn't it (4) wasn't it () 3. You will come to my birthday party, 2 (1) do you (2) won't you (3) will you (4) have you () 4, “See that he takes his afternoon nap, " Mother said to me. (1) do you (2) have you (3) doesn't he (4) won't you () 5. You did not finish the food on the table, 2 (1) have you (2) did you (3) didn't you (4) haven't you () 6. “Let's forget about our quarrel, 2" Michael extended his hand to Peter. (1) will we (2) shall we (3) don't we (4) shouldn't we () 7. They liked your place very much, 2 (1) did they (2) didn't they (3) do they (4) don't they () 8. After some time, the game becomes boring, 2 (A)isit (2) has it (3) doesn't it (4) won't it (om) 9. I think staying together is not such a good idea after all, 2 (1) don't you (2) haven't you (3) didn't you (4) aren't you ( ) 10.“Don't tell Monica about my problems, 2" Sarah pleaded. (1) do you (2) don't you (3) will you (4) shall you () 55 acefhe, 56 Question tags Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1, You have been to Mauritius before, 2 (1) have you (2) haven't you (3) wouldn't you (4) will you () 2. “Come and help me wash the dishes, ?" Mrs Teo asked her husband (1) don't we (2) have you (3) shall we (4) will you () 3. Fei Ling hardly blames hersetf for the mistake, ? (1) does she (2) must she (3) has she (4) will she () 4, Theresa wants to go to South America for a holiday this June, 2 (1) does she (2) doesn't she (3) has she (4) hasn't she ( ) 5. ‘Look at that, 2" Raymond pointed to his left. “It's really amazing.” (1) shall you (2) will you (3) do you (4) have you (om) 6. You understand why we couldn't go to your party, 2 (1) don't you (2) won't you (3) could you (4) have you () 7. The cakes you made are given to your nieces, 2 (1) are they (2) aren't they (3) do they (4) don't they ( ) 8, We be eating at home tonight, won't we? (1) must (2) will (3) have (4) don't () 9, We must apologise when we are in the wrong, 2 (1) must we (2) mustn't we (3) are we (4) aren't we () 10. Looks like it’s going to rain, 2 (1) is it (2) was it (3) wasn't it (4) isn't it () 56 OSCERe, 57 Passive and Active Voice Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. Active — : Samantha was knitting a sweater for her brother. Passive: A sweater by Samantha for her brother. (1) is being knitted (2) was being knitted (3) was knitting (4) was knitted () 2. Active — : The salesman shouted out the price of the kettle. Passive: The price of the kettle by the salesman. (1) was being shouted out (2) is being shouted out (3) was shouted out (4) will be shouted out () 3. Active: Rachel removed the mannequin from the display window. Passive : The mannequin from the display window by Rachel. (1) was removed (2) was being removed (3) have been removed (4) will be removed () 4. Active: Ahmad has cleaned the room. Passive: The room by Ahmad. (1) was cleaned (2) has been cleaned (3) has cleaned (4) was cleaning (om) 5. Active — : Mona persuaded me to learn how to cook. Passive <1 by Mona to learn how to cook, (1) is persuaded (2) was persuaded (3) has been persuaded (4) were persuaded () 6. Active: My pet monkey finished up the bananas. Passive : The bananas by my pet monkey, (1) was finished up (2) were finished up (3) have been finishing (4) has been finishing () 7. Active — : The generous lady donated food and clothes to the poor children. Pasive _: The food and clothes by the generous lady to the poor children (1) has donated (2) have been donating (3) has been donated (4) were donated () 87 @MCE8 Active — : The principal has informed the children to go to the hall Passive The children by the principal to go to the hall (1) was informed (2) were being informed (3) have been informed (4) will be informed 9. Active — : Father will buy the book tomorrow. Passive : The book tomorrow by Father. (1) will be bought (2) will buy (3) is bought (4) is being bought 10.Active : They could have won the competition Passive : The competition by them (1) could win (2) was won (3) could have been won (4) was being won 58 ©@MCEPassive and Active Voice Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. 1. Active — : My elder brother my bedroom walls. Passive: My bedroom walls have been painted by my elder brother. (1) will be painting (2) was painting (3) was painted (4) has painted (om) 2. Active: Someone the poster. Passive: The poster has been removed by someone. (1) had removed (2) was removing (3) has removed (4) removed () 3. Active: Lina Susan to go to the party. Passive: Susan was forced to go to the party by Lina (1) forced (2) was forced (3) has forced (4) was forcing () 4, Active: The chauffeur Melora to the shopping centre. Passive: Melora is being driven to the shopping centre by the chauffeur. (1) has driven (2) drove (3) is driving (4) was driving (a) 5. Active: Lily a car for her best friend Passive: A car was being bought by Lily for her best friend (1) was buying (2) will buy (3) has bought (4) is buying () 6. Active: Alorry down a pedestrian. Passive: A pedestrian was knocked down by a lorry (1) knocked (2) was knocking (3) will knock (4) has knocked () 7. Active: Mrs Lee Thomas’ report book Passive: Thomas’ report book has been signed by Mrs Lee. (1) is signing (2) have signed (3) could have signed (4) has signed () 59 ace8. Active: Jeannette the movie last night. Passive : The movie could have been seen by Jeannette last night (1) will be seeing (2) could have seen | (8)saw (4) had seen () 9. Active — : Mark the neighbour's cat. Passive: The neighbour's cat is being fed by Mark. (1) has fed (2) is feeding (3) will feed (4) was feeding (om) 10.Active : Mr Xie the story which touched the hearts of many readers. Passive: The story, which touched the hearts of many readers, had been written by Mr Xie. (1) has written (2) is writing (3) had written (4) was writing () 60 @mCEShy, 59 Gerunds, Infinitives and Others Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. Sebastian has expressed his desire to his studies overseas. (1) further (2) furthers (3) furthering (4) furthered () 2. Ashley, overcome his shyness, began to converse with his new friends. (1) has (2) have | (3) having (4) had on) 3. Jack was disappointed to that Kenny was not coming. (1) know (2) knowing (3) known (4) knew () 4. William enjoys political issues with his roommates. (1) discussed (2) discussion (3) discussing (4) discuss (oy 5. The teacher is going to a trick on her students on April Fool's Day (1) playing (2) plays (3) will play (4) play () 6. The little boy, in his boredom, decides to himself with the stuffed toy. (1) amusing (2) amuse (3) amused (4) amusement (on) 7. The helicopter spotted the runaway driver along the highway. (1) speed (2) to speed (3) speeding (4) sped () 8. The recruits have to for work early tomorrow morning, (1) reported (2) report (3) reports (4) reporting () 9. Iresent to my own parents about losing the money. (1) lying (2) lied (3) to lie (4) lies () 10. Mr Fong rushed forward when he saw the women in public. (1) quarrels (2) quarrelied (3) quarrelling (4) to quarrel () 61 ©ACEihe. 60 Gerunds, Infinities and Others Choose the most suitable answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the jackets provided. 1. [have always been fearful of the sea, so | avoid in the sea. (1) swim (2) swims | @) to swim (4) swimming ( ) 2. Jenny has to at home to help her mother iron the clothes. (1) stay (2) stays (3) stayed (4) staying ( ) 3, The advertisements were successful in customers to the shop. (1) draw (2) to draw | (3) drawn (4) drawing () 4. Tommy needed the extra income to for his father's medical bills. (1) paying (2) pay (3) paid (4) pays ( ) 5| Margaret has to skip breakfast in order not to her school bus. (1) missed (2) miss (3) missing (4) misses ( ) 6) Fiona thanked Andy for out in the play backstage. (1) helps (2) helping | (3) helped (4) help ( ) 7| Timothy was punished for the school rule, (1) breaking (2) to break (3) broken (4) break ( ) 8| Catherine felt a sensation when she entered the haunted house. © (4) chill (2) chilled (3) chilling (4) chills ( ) 9 Monica insisted on down personally to collect her coat from me. ' (1) come (2) came (3) comes. (4) coming ( ) 1D. 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