Test 3
Test 3
Test 3
Lexico
1. My uncle is a typical _____, he has never taken any medical courses but
keeps doubting how doctors are treating COVID patients.
A smart cookie B armchair critic
C class act D pen pusher
2. My grandmother is tough as _____— she lived through the Vietnam War
and raised four kids all on her own after my grandfather’s sacrifice.
A stone B leather C taws D scale
3. What’s the point in paying attention to a teacher who _____, you will never
be able to keep up with his lecture.
A talks the hind leg off a donkey B takes the rap
C talks nineteen to the dozen D thinks on his feet
4. As my brother discovered the fact that I am in a relationship, I have to
_____ to stop him from telling mom.
A keep my distance B give the shirt off my back
C collect his thoughts D grease his palm
5. We've been led up the _____ path about the position of our hotel - it's much
farther from the beach than what the advertisement said!
A rocky B mountain C garden D muddy
6. I wonder why he, instead of always trying to _____ himself with the boss,
won’t try to improve himself and rely on his own capabilities to be promoted?
A curry B ingratiate C flatter D charm
15. People are watching _____ TV much less these days, preferring on-
demand platforms like Netflix and Youtube.
WORD FORM
19. The water ________ in the building is of great concern. It can damage the
walls if not managed properly and timely. (FILL)
20. He took off his hat and a pigeon flew out. It was ________ a trick. (GUILE)
21. In a _________ manner, he stepped into the room and shouted at the top of his
voice. (DOUBT)
22. You should not assess a situation from such a(n) ________ side. (LATERAL)
23. The homless woman pleaded for a shelter from the rain in a(n) _________
tone. (PASSION)
24. The man reported than he had seen a(n) _________ object, which might well
be a UFO. (EGG)
25. The coal cellar needs to be equipped with _________ system in order to
prevent suffocation. (VENT)