Word Pairing

1. The promoter sells __________ in the department store. A pots and pans C teapots and teacups B bowls and plates D forks and spoons 2.

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Amir puts on his __________ before going out of the house. A cap and shirt C socks and shoes B tie and belt D T-shirt and shorts 5.

My mother keeps all her __________ in a small container. A forks and spoons C pins and ribbons B scissors and blades D pins and needles The maid arranges the __________ on the dining table before the guest arrive. A pots and pans C forks and spoons B bowls and plates D cups and saucers 6.

3. 7. Anthony uses a __________ to eat the steak. A fork and spoon C fork and knife B chopsticks and spoon D bowl and plate

The pupils are arranging the __________ in the class. A chairs and desks C benches and tables B stools and trolleys D cupboards and shelves

Mr Loo makes furniture using __________. A bolts and nuts C a hammer and nails B tables and chairs D forks and spoons
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En. Azman has __________ for his breakfast every morning. A fish and chips C nuts and raisins B flour and eggs D bread and butter

Taman Negara is home to a variety of __________. A flora and fauna C whales and seals B rivers and lakes D mountains and valleys 9.

14. She uses some __________ to cook this curry. A flour and eggs C spices and chilies B nuts and raisins D cheese and butter 15. The __________ at Puan Limahstall were sold out within an hour. A coffee and tea C supper and lunch B food and drinks D herbs and spices 16. The housewife buys __________ from the greengrocer. A bread and buns C fruits and vegetables B cakes and biscuits D sweets and chocolates 17. Kun Ling uses chopsticks to eat the __________. A noodles and vegetables C coffee and tea B burger and fries D soup and salad

She keeps her necklace under __________. A safe and sound C key and chain B lock and chain D lock and key 10.

They talked __________ into the night. A on and on C up and about B on and off D in and out 11. She added more __________ to the soup to make it tastier. A dust and dirt C sand and rocks B sugar and flour D pepper and salt

18. James added __________ to his plate of French fries. A sugar and milk C garlic and onions B cream and butter D salt and pepper 19. At the end of the day, the mechanics overall is covered with __________. A oil and grease C meat and sauce B milk and cheese D coffee and cream
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12. Mrs Rajendran needs some __________ to bake a cake. A salt and pepper C flour and eggs B salt and sugar D flour and rice

20. Melissa uses __________ to cut pictures for her scrapbook. A pins and nails C scissors and knives B hammers and nails D needles and thread 21. Mr Kelvin uses the __________ to eat his spaghetti. A fork and knife C knife and spoon B fork and spoon D chopsticks and knife 22. The maid pounded the chilies and onions with a __________. A hammer and nail C knife and chopping board B mortar and pestle D pan and spatula 23. __________ are kitchen utensils. A Pots and pans C B Pencils and pens D

27. The children wear __________ when they go jogging. A coats and gloves C shirts and trousers B boots and jerseys D T-shirts and shorts 28. My father is wearing a __________ because he is attending an important meeting later. A coat and tie C hat and cap B shirt and vest D belt and buckle 29. Henry puts on his __________ and joins his friends at the field. A jeans and shirt C cap and tracksuit B jacket and shoes D uniform and boots 30. The boys in the school choir wear __________ during the competition. A ties and shirts C caps and shoes B shirt and shorts D boots and jerseys 31. __________ give off pleasant scents. A Weeds and hay C Shrubs and bushes B Flowers and herbs D Grasses and leaves 32. Swee Mei planted some __________ in the flowerpots. A seeds and young shoots C leaves and branches B hand forks and trowels D fruits and vegetables

Aprons and mittens Ovens and refrigerators

24. Liza draws a straight line with a __________. A pencil and eraser C pen and paper B pen and ruler D chalk and duster 25. The climbers have to wear __________ as the weather is extremely cold on the mountaintop. A shirts and slacks C T-shirts and jeans B caps and sunglasses D jackets and gloves 26. The firefighters wear __________ when they are fighting fires. A shorts and shirts C boots and jerseys B caps and T-shirts D helmets and jackets

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33. The __________ sit on the throne. A teacher and pupils C B husband and wife D

king and queen brother and sister

40. The Prime minister made an important speech in the Parliament on the subject of __________. A pros and cons C trial and error B law and order D facts and figures 41. They are organising a __________ fair to help raise funds for single mothers. A food and fun C bread and butter B fish and chips D lettuce and tomato 42. The soldiers look __________ in their uniforms. A great and small C up and about B spick and span D thick and thin 43. Samuel has bought a trendy mobile phone. It is __________. A huge and light C thick and bulky B slim and heavy D compact and light

34. The __________ are resting under a tree after an outdoor filming session. A monks and nuns C kings and queens B actors and actresses D princes and princesses 35. He brings along his __________ for the badminton practice. A bat and bowl C football and goalpost B stick and ball D racquet and shuttlecock 36. She puts the __________ in the recycle bin. A pots and pans C cans and bottles B notes and coins D bowls and chopsticks 37. Archery is a sport in which we use __________. A bow and arrow C stick and ball B hook and line D board and darts Albert will save a lot of money when he goes overseas to study because his __________ is taken care of. A bread and butter C bowl and chopsticks B board and lodging D hook and line

44. All mothers love their children with all their __________. A eyes and ears C hands and feet B hearts and liver D hearts and souls 45. There are a few __________ left to collect from our old house. A stuff and nonsense C part and parcel B ways and means D odds and ends

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39. The teacher needs a __________ reason for my absence. A spick and span C thick and thin B black and white D up and down
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46. The teacher has told you __________ not to fight in class. A by and by C this and that B in and out D again and again 47. She had toothache __________ for a couple of weeks. A over and above C over and over B time and again D on and off

Answers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. A D C C D A C A D A D C D C B C A D A C 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. B B A B D D D A C A B A C B D C A B B B 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. A B D D D D D A D A

48. Their team won the race __________. A fair and square C hard and fast B one and only D so and so 49. He has supported the orphanage for over ten years through __________. A good and bad C sweet and sour B high and law D thick and thin 50. The boys worked __________ to complete their project before the deadline. A day and night C slow and again B time and again D minutes and hours

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