| Read each of the following of sentences and select the best answer. Print out this lesson plan and ask your teacher to assist you in understanding the grammar rules if you do not understand your mistakes.. |
| Part V – Multiple Choice |
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| If your car were involved in a vehicle accident, you should report it to ______ insurance agent promptly. |
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| A. |
you |
| B. |
your |
| C. |
yourself |
| D. |
yours |
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| Most visitors to the area visit the Sunset Valley and express ______ at the grand panaorama. |
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amazed |
| B. |
amazing |
| C. |
amaze |
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amazement |
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| ______ concerns about heavy traffic, the taxi driver decided to take the scenic road to the station. |
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Instead |
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Although |
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However |
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Despite |
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| The Computer Exchange will accept used computers on a trade-in basis and then upgrade ______ for resale. |
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themselves |
| B. |
it |
| C. |
them |
| D. |
yours |
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| The congregation consists of a ______ group of people from 12 different countries. |
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diverse |
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diversity |
| C. |
diversely |
| D. |
diverseness |
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| The career counselor that Ms. Anthony talked to was very helpful and had ______ positive suggestions to make. |
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some |
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every |
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each |
| D. |
any |
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| The contents of this magazine ______ carefully designed to portray the rich history of sports and demonstrate their contribution to popular culture. |
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| A. |
has |
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were |
| C. |
have |
| D. |
was |
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| ______ the fire extinguisher, one must first remove it from the glass case and then pull the metal key under the handle. |
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To operate |
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Operations |
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Operate |
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Operator |
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| If your client is dissatisfied with your business proposal, you should ______ revise it or establish a new one. |
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neither |
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both |
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however |
| D. |
either |
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| Stephen Smith, an employee here at Empire Corporation, has outstanding ______ for the position of marketing director. |
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| A. |
qualified |
| B. |
qualifications |
| C. |
qualify |
| D. |
quantity |
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| Grammar Study: Phrasal Verbs |
| In English, there are often times when we use the -ing form of verbs after special verbs such as "avoid, stop, consider, deny, etc…" Please practice with the sentences below. |
| For example: |
| –Would you mind closing the door? (not "Would you mind to close the door"?) |
| –John suggested going to the movies. (not "John suggested to go to the movies.") |
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| Read each of the following sentences and complete the missing part using one of the words below in the correct/appropriate form. Print out this lesson plan and ask your teacher to assist you in understanding the grammar rules if you do not understand your mistakes.. |
| answer |
apply |
be |
listen |
make |
| see |
try |
use |
wash |
work |
| help |
write |
smoke |
live |
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| He tried to avoid (answering) the tough questions that I asked. |
| Could you please stop (making) so much noise while I am studying? |
| I considered (applying) for the job but the low salary really was a sticking point. |
| I highly suggest you stop (listening) to music so loud. It may damage your hearing. |
| Oh my god it is raining again! I have to postpone (washing) the laundry until tomorrow. |
| What a terrible thing to do! I can’t imagine anybody (being) so stupid! |
| You really should consider (seeing) a doctor about that sprained ankle. |
| When confronted by her manager, Susan denied (using) company resources for her own personal gain. |
| I believe Tanaka is overworked and stressed out. He really needs to refrain from (working) so hard. |
| Have you ever considered (helping) others who are less fortunate? |
| I can’t stay awake any longer. I need to finish (writing) on my proposal by 11pm. |
| I accused Samantha of the hurtful email I had received but she denied (making) it. |
| I really wish I could just retire and move to a nice beach resort area but I can’t imagine myself (living) there with my low salary. |
| I really need to stop (smoking)! This will definitely damage my lungs and health down the road. |
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