Lexico Grammar HSGQG

LEXICO-GRAMMAR
1. The children were full of beans today, looking forward to their field trip.
A. eating a lot B. hyperactive
C. melancholy D. lively and in high spirits
2. We had to list the chronology of events in World War II on our test.
A. time sequence B. discrepancy
C. catastrophe D. disaster
3. The team wasn’t playing well, so the coach took the bull by the horns and sacked several
senior players.
A. made the right decision B. made the wrong decision
C. made a bold decision D. made a final decision
3. It is such a prestigious university that only excellent students are entitled to a full
scholarship each year.
A. have the right to refuse B. are given the right to
C. are refused the right to D. have the obligation to
4. Her style of dress accentuated her extreme slenderness.
A. betrayed B. emphasized
C. revealed D. disfigured
5. The guards were ordered to get to the king’s room on the double.
A. in a large number B. very quickly C. on the second floor D. every two hours
6. Don't play down John’s contribution to the research.
A. pretend B. go along with C. undervalue D. cooperate
7. “It’s no use talking to me about metaphysics. It’s a closed book to me.”
A. a subject that I don’t understand B. a theme that I like to discuss
C. a book that is never opened D. an object that I really love
8. Sports provide an ________ for a teenager’s feelings of aggression or frustration.
A. overflow B. exist C. outlet D. exhausted
9. Children who are praised for their work are always ________ on to do better.
A. encouraged B. approved C. spurred D. inspired
10. There’s a tiny ________ in the diamond; that’s why the ring is so cheap.
A. deformity B. error C. scar D. flaw
11. Two months is ________ time to allow for the job to be completed.
A. profuse B. protracted C. ample D. extensive
12. That ancient car of his is a ________ joke among his friends.
A. steady B. standing C. settled D. stable
13. Some Eastern European countries have found that serfdom is not a profitable method of
production.
A. freedom B. laissez faire C. competition D. enslavement
14. Eve was tempted to fall into the serpentine pitfall.
A. imminent B. cunning C. impalpable D. immutable
15. An upright judge should not be servile to public opinion.
A. subservient B. overbearing C. haughty D. arrogant
16. The severance of church and state is a basic principle of the United States government.
A. servitude B. sequence C. sentiment D. separation
17. Inflation shattered his dream of buying a house.
A. garnered B. broke C. realized D. materialized
18. The criminal's ankles were shackled to prevent his escape.
A. united B. chained C. unfettered D. freckled
19. Mary shammed sickness so she wouldn't have to go to school.
A. heaved B. feigned C. hurdled D. garnished
20. By the time the police arrived, the room was a shambles.
A. hypochondria B. hubbub C. mess D. homage
WORD FORM
Use the correct forms of the words in the brackets
1.The brochures displayed very tempting photographs of the tourist attractions in Sweden. They
were so __________________ that it was hard for viewers to resist booking that tour
immediately (mouth)
2.What must be avoided at all costs is the suppression of anger, as feelings of resentment can
lead a relationship to break down __________________ (retrieve)
3.She is so __________________ that she won’t let anything stand in her way of her ambition
(mind)
4.Tourist can see many __________________ views of the ocean and mountain. (panorama)
5.Though they are students, their __________________ made a good impression on the local
audience. (theater)
6. The islands have been __________________ by the growth of toursim. (west)
7. Dolphins, __________________ species, sometimes jump above the surface of the
water. (mammal)
8. We like Mary. She’s very nice and __________________ (lady)
9. The Vietnamese people are happy to talk about their past and show an amazing
resilience and __________________ (forgive)
10. He is a bad manager in that factory and everyone is in an attempt to
__________________ him. (fame)
Choose the word or phrase that best fits each space.

1. My neighbour has threatened to ________over our dispute about property boundaries.
A. take legal action B. take legal aid C. try me D. bring me to
trial
2. Let's make a dash for the train now as the rain seems to be ________ off.
A. reducing B. slowing C. easing D. running
3. I know you're upset about breaking up with Tony but there are plenty more ________.
A. horses in the stable B. cows in the field C. tigers in the zoo D. fish in the
sea
4. On Sunday Vivian studied for seven hours ________.
A. on end B. at once C. in full D. at length
5. “Were you told to get dinner ready?” – “No I did it of my own ________”
A desire B. accord C. ideas D. will
6. The police ________ off the street where the bomb had gone off.
A. battened B. cordoned C. fastened D. shuttered
7. The smell of the burnt cabbage was so ________ that it spread to every zoom.
A pervasive B. effusive C. extensive D. diffuse
8. Why did you ________ and mention the party to Roger? It was supposed to be a surprise.
A. have kittens B. put the cat among the pigeons
C. let the cat out of the bag D. kill two birds with one stone
9. The judge released him on ________ but he'll have to appear in court again next week.
A sentence B. bail C. punishment D. fine
10. You will be putting your life on the ________ if you take up skydiving.
A. ground B. way C. lane D. line
11. Could you move your car? You’re ________ the way of the entrance!
A. on B. in C. at D. to
12. He kept his marriage for years, but eventually the truth ________.
A. came out B. went out C. came through D. fell out
13. I usually buy my clothes ________ the peg. It's cheaper than going to a dress maker.
A. in B. on C. off D. with
14. David's leaving on Friday. I suggest we all ________ and get him a going-away present. £1
each should do.
A. dish out B. chip in C. pass the buck D. pay on the
nail
15. It was a good idea, but I'm afraid it didn't quite ________
A. break up B. follow up C. drop off D. come off
Give the correct form of the word in brackets.
1. He threw his bags __________________ on the floor. (CEREMONY)
2. As the climate cools gradually, almost __________________, with every few metres of
altitude gained, so the full diversity of fauna and flora is revealed in all its splendour.
(PERCEPTION)
3. Although he read them time and time again, he could not understand these
__________________ of this economic policies. (INTRICATE)
4. It's true that __________________ originates from the Orient. (REFLEX)
5. Owing to the intrusion into the footwear market of modern-style trainers, many of us have
fallen arches or __________________ toes. (SHAPE)
6. Millions of people like __________________and property owners depend on the tourist
industry for their livelihood. (HOTEL)
7. According to recent studies, the methods that couples use to settle their differences are crucial
to the success of the__________________ (OUT )
8. The couple should discuss the specific problem in detail, taking care not to rake up old
__________________ (GRIEVE )
9. His book was appreciated for the detailed description of __________________characteristics
of herbs. (THERAPY)
10. It is very __________________ to wear charity bracelets these days. (TREND)

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