Sunday, June 21, 2015

OPPOSITES QUIZ 1

Opposites - Adjectives 1

Match the words on the left with their opposites on the right.
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COMPARATIVE AND SUPERLATIVE QUIZ 1

Comparative & Superlative 3

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One syllable adjectives form their comparative by adding ___ to the positive form.
One syllable adjectives form their superlative by adding ___ to the positive form.
Adjectives of three syllables or more form the comparative by putting ___ before the adjective.
Adjectives of three syllables or more form the superlative by putting ___ before the adjective.
There are some irregular comparisons. Better, for example, is the ___ form of 'good'.
Parallel increase is expressed by the ___ ..... the ___ as in the example: "The more I study, the less I know".
Equality is expressed by ___ adjective ___ in the affirmative.
Equality is expressed by not ___ adjective ___.

FIND MISSING WORD QUIZ 1

Find the Missing Word

One word is missing in each sentence. Find this word, then click on the answer button to see the correct answer.

When visitors come, don't forget keep these chipped dishes out of sight.
The car wasn't a success, so they decided to work a new model.
The books used in our school published in the USA.
If you don't know the meaning of a word, look up in the dictionary.
She was little late, but still in time for the closing session.
Young boy finally plucked up courage to invite his beautiful classmate to dinner.
You shouldn't live memories of your childhood.
The girl was dressed in blue head to foot.
When they looked through the window, saw a boy hiding behind a tree.
Don't fill the glasses to brim.

SUBJECT-VERB QUIZ 4

Subject/Verb Agreement

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The use of vitamin supplements and herbs (be) ___ becoming increasingly popular among Americans.
While many studies claim that vitamins and herbs can improve health, there (be) ___ a lot of controversy about their safety.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (do) ___ not regulate vitamins and herbs.
Most experts (believe) ___ that herbal supplements are mild and somewhat harmless.
Still, anyone who (take) ___ too much of a vitamin or herb could suffer negative side effects.
For example, some medical problems (have) ___ been linked to overuse of ephedra, an herb taken by people to lose weight.
Some research (suggest) ___ that Vitamin C may help prevent cancer.
People who (take) ___ more than 1,000 miligrams of vitamin C daily may experience diarrhea or kidney stones.
Advertisers say that the herb "kava kava" (reduce) ___ anxiety and insomnia.
Using large amounts of kava kava (be) ___ not wise as muscle, eye or skin problems could result.
The danger of long-term use of vitamins and herbs (be) ___ still unknown.
There (be) ___ a lot of evidence that vitamin-rich foods are beneficial.
However, whether the use of supplements (be) ___ helpful or not is still being debated.
Most people (be) ___ able to get all the vitamins they need in the foods they eat.
A daily diet that (contain) ___ foods from the 4 groups should supply all the nutrients a person needs.
Eating 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily (be) ___ said to provide all the essential vitamins we require.
The best way to get the necessary vitamins and minerals (be) ___ naturally, through a healthy diet.
Talking to your doctor before taking supplements (be) ___ advisable.

QUIZ ON USA

USA Celebrations & Holidays

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The first day of the year (January 1st) is known ___ New Year's Day.
Martin Luther King Day is observed on the 3rd Monday in January ___ commemoration of the birthday of the civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr.
Presidents' Day is observed on the 3rd Monday in February ___ alegal holiday.
Presidents' Day is celebrated in honor of George Washington, the first president of the US, and Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president, ___ birthdays fall in February.
Valentine's Day (February 14th) is the day on ___ sweethearts exchange gifts or go out to dinner.
April Fools' Day (April 1st) is recognized ___ a day marked by the playing of practical jokes.
All mothers are honored on Mother's Day, ___ is celebrated on the 2nd Sunday in May.
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Memorial Day (the last Monday in May) honors the US soldiers ___ died in war.
Flag Day is celebrated ___ June 14th.
On the 3rd Sunday in June homage is paid ___ all fathers.
Independence Day (July 4th) celebrates ___ signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Labor Day ___ celebrated on the 1st Monday in September in honor ofthe working class.
Columbus Day (the 2nd Monday in October) celebrates the discovery in 1492 of the New World ___ Christopher Columbus.
Election Day (the 1st Tuesday in November) is a day set by law ___ the election of public officials.
Veterans Day (November 11th) is observed in honor of the US veterans ___ the armed services.
Thanksgiving (the 4th Thursday in November) is observed in the US as the day to thank God ___ all one owns.
Christmas (December 25th) is a Christian holiday that commemorates the birth ___ Jesus Christ.

IDENTIFYING SENTENCE PROBLEMS QUIZ 1

Identifying Sentence Problems

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By the time Julia Roberts was 23, she had won two academy award nominations, she had also become the world's most popular female actress.
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Since then, Roberts has appeared in fourteen films. Most recently, "My Best Friend's Wedding" and "The Conspiracy Theory."
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She didn't plan to become an actress. She wanted to be six feet tall. She wanted to be a veterinarian. She wanted to be happy and make others happy.
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Although Julia Roberts has had much professional success. Her personal life has been troubled with several failed relationships.
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Julia Roberts lives in Manhattan, not far from the apartment she once shared with her sister in Greenwich Village.
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She came to New York when she was seventeen. Because her older sister lived there and she was influenced by her sister.
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Roberts was raised in Georgia. Her parents ran a theater school there. Her sister and brother are also actors. The family was always short of money.
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When Julia was four years old, her parents divorced. After eighteen years of marriage.
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Julia and her sister lived with their mother. Their brother stayed with their father. Who died of cancer five years later.
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In high school, Julia found classwork boring, she didn't know how to be a good student.
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After she graduated from high school, Julia worked in a shoe store while auditioning for acting jobs. Though didn't get hired for a year.
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In 1990, "Pretty Woman" became a smash hit her natural gift for this type of comedy brought her a nomination for Best Actress.
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Julia Roberts was engaged to Keifer Sutherland in 1991. Three days before the wedding, she changed her mind and canceled everything.
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The singer-actor Lyle Lovett is ten years older than Julia she married him in 1993 but split up after less than two years.
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"Stepmom" is Julia Robert's new movie. It is a family drama. It co-stars Susan Sarandon. Ed Harris is also a co-star.
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Currently, Julia is dating Benjamin Bratt. Who plays a detective on the TV series, "Law and Order."
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Roberts says that she enjoys getting older and is content with her life experiences.
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VARIOUS QUESTIONS 3

Various Questions III

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He ___ smoke a lot, but after he developed a lung disease, he decided to quit smoking.
a. used to
b. was used to
My life was rather dull ___ I decided to move to the city.
a. unless
b. until
His watch ___
a. has been stolen.
b. has stolen
Little ___ that their plan has been discovered.
a. do they suspect
b. they suspect
___ the rain, we went to the club.
a. Despite
b. Despite of
He didn't go to the party. Now he regrets ___ so.
a. not having done
b. not have done
If I had known I'd hurt him so much, I ___ that.
a. couldn't have said
b. wouldn't have said
Personally I ___ go to Greece.
a. would rather
b. would prefer
She hasn't read the article, nor ___ the essay.
a. has written
b. has she written
Margareth ___ her mother the prize she had gotten in the competition.
a. proudly showed
b. showed proudly
Have you picked up my ___ by mistake?
a. car's key
b. car key
I wonder how much ___
a. that car is.
b. is that car
Our customer's money ___ if they're not satisfied with the product.
a. will be refunded
b. will have been refunded
It's clearly stated that you ___ copy the site without written permission from the webmaster.
a. should not
b. ought not
This ticket ___ a free meal in our new cafeteria.
a. entitles you to
b. entitles you for
The price of oil ___ several times in the last two years.
a. has gone up
b. went up
___ for the TOEFL exam in June, we took a sham exam in April.
a. Prepare
b. To prepare
I'm sure that by the end of this week, I ___ the hang of HTML.
a. will have been getting
b. will have gotten
Everything depends on ___ we get a raise in our salary.
a. if
b. whether
The policeman is demanding that the thief ___ the crime.
a. confess
b. confesses