Form 50

1. I will allow my son to go to town. What will I do?

permit him to go
2. Where do you take your dirty clothes?
to the laundry
3. Tom got on the wrong bus yesterday. Jim did, too.
Both Jim and Tom rode the wrong bus.
4. Jones thinks English is a difficult language.
He thinks it is hard to learn.
5. Mr. Richards employs a lot of people..
A lot of people work for Mr. Richards.
6. The weatherman says it will freeze tonight. What does he
mean?
The weather will become cold.
7. Joe is at the store. He wants to go back to his room. It’s
necessary for him to walk 12 blocks. How far is it from the
store to Joe’s room?
12 blocks
8. John has a lot of new ideas. What has he been doing?
thinking
9. Tom said, “This shirt cost ten ninety-eight.” What was Tom
talking about?
the price of the shirt.
10. Which of these is a machine?
a generator
11. Jackson cooks all our meals for us. What does he do?
He prepares the food.
12. Jim mailed the letter to his wife yesterday after class.
What did Jim do yesterday?
sent a letter home
13. Rebecca wanted cash for her car when she sold it. What did
she want?
money
14. Sixty students attended church services last Sunday. How
many were at the service?
sixty
15. This house has lots of storage space. What does this house
have?
space to keep things in
16. John ate some dessert at noon. What did he do?
apple pie
17. The nurse knew how tall he was. What did she know about
him?
his height
18. If it rains, the students may not go to the drive-in
movie.
It is not certain that they will go.
19. The bank is opposite the post office
The bank is across the street from the post office.
20. That street is very straight.
It has no curves.
21. The drugstore is near the shoe shop.
It is close to the show shop.
22. Hilda returned home at fifteen twenty-five hours. When did
she return?
in the afternoon
23. The rock crashed through the window.
It hit and broke the window.
24. I see a big storm approaching.
The storm is coming.
25. The wind did not damage the wheat.
The wind did not hurt the wheat.
26. They kept their people in mind.
They remembered their people.
27. Mr. Smith has to go to the bank today.
He must go today.
28. This box is easy to lift because it is so light.
The box is not heavy.
29. Will you get through your homework soon?
Yes, I’ll finish it quickly.
30. Aren’t those two students alike?
Yes, they look the same.
31. The book has many chapters. What is a chapter?
a part of a book
32. Where did you put my pencil this morning?
I laid it on the bookcase.
33. There was an abrupt change in the weather. What kind of
change was it?
sudden
34. He’s going to take up medicine this year. What is he going
to do?
He’s going to study medicine.
35. Mr. Jones tried the car out on the highway. What did he
do?
He tested it.
36. The meat was too rare.
It was not cooked enough.
37. The children cooked their supper tonight. I didn’t help
them.
The children did all the work.
38. There were 25 students in all who made a trip to the zoo.
Altogether, there were 25 students on the trip.
39. James is an efficient worker
He does his work quickly and well.
40. The cadet was not guilty of the charge.
The cadet was found innocent.
41. Bob Moore wanted to inspect the oxygen mask
He wanted to look at it.
42. Mike spread out the maps.
He opened the maps.
43. The air is dense at the sea level
The air is thick.
44. We had to stand up in the bus on the trip to town
All seats on the bus were taken.
45. Mr. Long liked the cartoons in the evening newspaper. What
were they?
drawings
46. Annette says she got a new filling yesterday. What did she
get?
cavity filled by the dentist
47. How did the hole get there?
Edward dug it.
48. We are having the thundershower. What are we having?
a storm b
49. Carol kept working on the problem until she solved it
She worked it out.
50. We took our vacation so long ago, I can’t remember much
about it.
It has been a long time since our vacation
51. The attack was repelled
It was fought off.
52. The temperature was around 70 degrees and it was a foggy
morning.
You couldn’t see the sun.
53. The student has gone back to his country for good.
He has left permanently.
54. John wants a berth on the train. What did he want?
a place to sleep
55. Why did the welder use goggles?
to protect his sight
56. When we flew over the ocean, there were clouds below us.
We saw the clouds but not the water.
57. W: Did you finish your assignment last night?
M: No, I didn’t. I had a party last night.
Q: Why didn’t the student finish his assignment?
because he had a party
58. M: Did John use the interstate?
W: Yes, he did.
Q: What was John doing?
driving
59. W: Where have you been?
M: I went to see a game. Q: What did the man see?
a sports contest
60. W: How are the patients?
M: They’re doing very well,except for the man in room 12.
Q: Where did the conversation most likely take place?
in a hospital
61. M: What is the prime reason for coming here?
W: I don’t know the prime reason.
Q: What is it the woman didn’t know?
the most important reason
62. W: Does the bus 45 go to the train station?
M: No, but I can give you a transfer.
W: Alright, I’ll take it.
Q: What will the woman do?
The woman will change to another bus.
63. W: What’s the matter?
M: I’m in a rush.
Q: What do we know about the man?
He wants to get somewhere fast.
64. W: How did you find out the news?
M: It was broadcast.
Q: How did the man find out about the news?
He listened to it on the radio.
65. W: He collects rocks from all parts of the world.
M: That’s nice. But do they have any value?
Q: What does the man want to know?
Are they worth anything?
66. M: What happened to your coat?
W: It wore out.
Q: What did the woman mean?
Her coat got old.
67. Are there any other boys in Don’s family? Yes, he.
has two brothers
68. An internal part of the body is .
the stomach
69. I am used to drinking coffee for breakfast.
I am accustomed to drinking coffee.
70. The man said, “Turn off the faucet.” He wanted us to.
stop the flow of water
71. At noon the sun is directly our heads.
over
72. You won’t fail the test if .
you study hard tonight
73. Select the correct sentence.
An electric current is conducted by wire.
74. On the first page of a newspaper, we generally find.
the headlines
75. The child was frightened.
afraid
76. The mechanic failed to fix the engine.
wasn’t able to
77. The maximum number of students in a class is fifteen.
greatest
78. If you’re going out in this drizzle, you’d better.
put on a raincoat
79. Edward is six feet tall. His brother is five feet tall.
Edward is his brother.
taller than
80. Ask Mr. Miller me back later.
to call
81. I’m going to stay here.
I’ll stay here.
82. The instructor will bring up a new subject at the meeting.
introduce
83. I don’t think I can make it, but you .
can
84. Why did you enroll in this course?
to improve myself
85. If the service station attendant gave me the correct
change, he .
gave me the right amount of money
86. What technique do you prefer when you study English?
method
87. I’ll give you a ring tonight after seven o’clock.
telephone you
88. you mind opening the door?
Would
89. I write him if I knew his address.
would
90. The thermometer sometimes reads zero.
below
91. The cheapest way is by automobile.
to travel
92. Enlisted men carry out military orders. They .
obey them
93. Ancient people cooled water in pottery jars. The porous
pottery allowed some of the water to leak through the sides
and evaporate. This caused the water inside to lose some of
its heat. Today campers often store their water in cloth bags
that allow some of the water to leak through and evaporate.
some modern campers use an ancient method to cool their water
94. that a hurricane was headed towards the coast, the
honeymooners were forced to change their final destination.
Due to the fact
95. Students who are good listeners.
are interested
96. We saw him a times at the movies.
few
97. I have a loose in this tooth.
filling
98. With his torch, Tom .
melted the metal rod
99. You can always count Jerry to do the right thing.
on
100. Paul usually works on Fridays. Frank.
So does
Form 051

1. I will allow my son to go to town. What will I do?

permit him to go
2. What number is between 15 and 17?
sixteen
3. This pencil is like that one.
The pencils are similar.
4. You can store food in a refrigerator.
Food may be kept in a refrigerator.
5. Jim went to town yesterday with his friend to buy a pair of
shoes. Where did he go?
to town
6. Henry went to the snack bar. Why did he go there?
He went there to eat.
7. Jim wants to clean up. What does he want to do?
wash
8. He was a passenger on that bus. a. He cleaned it.
He rode on it.
9. This machine is automatic.
It works by itself.
10. Tom said, “ This shirt cost ten ninety-eight.” What was
Tom talking about?
the price of the shirt
11. Rose Allen broke her mirror.
She couldn’t .
see herself
12. These two wires should not come in contact with each
other. They should not touch.
13. Lt. Small said, “I left as soon as the meeting broke up.”
When did he leave?
when the meeting ended
14. Albert quit working after sunset. When did he stop?
after the sun went down
15. John and Mary had an argument. What did they have?
a difference of opinion
16. Tom said that the classroom was available. What did Tom
say about the classroom?
It was ready for use.
17. Mr. Jones tried out the car on the highway. What did he
do?
b. He tested it.
18. Tom isn’t in the class because he has been sick for two
weeks.
Tom is ill.
19. Tom told the clerk, “I want a pack of cigarettes.”
James will buy some cigarettes.
20. That street is very straight.
It has no curves.
21. Lt. Lee sent his sister a letter.
He mailed a letter.
22. Corporal Harris has great respect for his officers.
He has a high regard for them.
23. You should never skip class.
You shouldn’t miss class.
24. Stick to your studies.
Continue your studies
25. John will entertain the visitors
John will amuse the visitors.
26. Tom said, “These apples are spoiled.” What did he say
about the apples?
a. The apples are not good.
27. The dust is all over the room. Where is the dust?
There’s dust everywhere in the room.
28. Ted collected the students’ papers in sequence.
He collected them in order.
29. Bill and David want to take a walk after dinner. What do
they want to do after dinner?
walk for exercise
30. The instructor said, “I can hardly hear you.” What did the
instructor mean?
You are not speaking loud enough.
31. Can you start a fire with two stones?
Can you light a fire with the stones?
32. They walk through a dense forest. What kind of forest was
it?
There were many trees close together.
33. Joe doesn’t like to go to the movies alone.
Joe wants company when he goes to the movies.
34. These shoes are worn out. What should I do with them?
throw them away
35. The meat was too rare.
It was not cooked enough.
36. She will be thirsty when she comes home
c. She will want some water.
37. John usually goes to bed at 11 o’clock.
a. He normally goes to bed at eleven.
38. It takes 15 minutes to record the tape.
The recording is 15 minutes long.
39. The weather report indicates no precipitation for today.
It will not rain today.
40. Mrs. Conner furnished all the food for the graduation
party.
She provided it.
41. I saw the man sinking.
I saw him going down.
42. Today’s lecture ought to be heard by everybody.
a. Everybody should hear today’s lecture.
43. The supermarket is out of fruit
There isn’t anymore.
44. What is the function of this switch?
d. It’s used to turn on the motor.
45. The plane is approaching the airport.
It is getting closer to the airport.
46. The doctor wants to check John’s pulse. What does the
doctor want to check?
his heartbeat
47. Tom will lend you some money.
You can borrow money from Tom.
48. Mrs. Smith didn’t meet the captain.
She doesn’t know him.
49. How long does it take to go from San Antonia to Chicago?
about a day and a half by car.
50. Be sure you watch carefully before you drive onto the
highway.
Be sure to look around.
51. The soldier worked in transportation and supply. What did
his job involved?
a. logistics
52. Harry was told to attend the class. What did he have to
do?
a. go to class
53. Why did the welder use goggles?
to protect his sight
54. The enemy gave up to the superior forces. What did the
enemy do?
surrendered
55. The medicine is for external use.
a. The medicine is not meant to be eaten.
56. Ted said he would have a bit more. How much did he want?
a little more
57. W: What did you buy?
M: Some clothes.
Q: What did the man buy?
b. something to wear
58. W: Why are you going away?
M: For recreation.
Q: Why is the man going away?
a. to relax and enjoy himself
59. W: Are you going to give that book away?
M: No, I want to sell it.
Q: What did the man say?
He wants to get money for the book.
60. M: Where can I buy a money order?
W: Down at the post office.
Q: What did the man want to buy?
a money order
61. W: What does Billy want?
M: A blanket.
Q: Why does Billy want a blanket?
He’s cold.
62. W: George doesn’t know when the plane leaves.
M: Neither do I.
Q: What does the man say?
c. He doesn’t know when it leaves.
63. W: What caused the engine to fail?
M: It fails because of poor maintenance.
Q: What did the man blame the failure on?
c. improper care
64. M: What do you want to know?
W: The purpose of all this.
Q: What does the woman want to know?
She wants to know the reason.
65. M: Can you meet me at the restaurant, Mary?
W: Yes. It is a very convenient place.
Q: Why will they meet at the restaurant?
a. Mary can go there very easily.
66. M: Where is everybody?
W: Oh, didn’t you know? The meeting occurred yesterday.
Q: What did the woman say about the meeting?
a. It took place the day before.
67. Bill, the cafeteria is straight ahead. I mean that it is.
in front of you
68. A pharmacist is a .
druggist
69. A thermostat maintains and the room temperature.
regulates
70. Mr. Clark for that company for ten years.
has been working
71. I see the girl. Jake also.
sees her
72. I have to finish this job before I can go home.
I must finish the job.
73. People have known about magnets for many centuries.
hundreds of years
74. John saw the accident. The accident by John.
was seen
75. Note taking is .
writing only the main points
76. Most of our woodlands are natural forests. They are
not planted by man c
77. The repair job was complex.
complicated
78. The electrician performed his job well.
did
79. This is how it actually happened.
really
80. The class was bored with the movie. They were .
not interested in it
81. Do you want me the letter?
to mail
82. His favorite sport is .
swimming
83. Select the correct sentence.
I’ll have coffee later, please
84. They work in the classroom.
well
85. The story should be condensed before publication.
shortened
86. You will learn more if you attention.
pay
87. The students who are waiting outside come in now.
can
88. I glanced at my watch and realized .
that it was time for class
89. Aerospace history is the story of man’s effort to
improve his transportation and knowledge. Orville and Wilbur
Wright were the first to prove man could make controlled,
mechanically powered flights. Charles Lindbergh proved the
practicality of private flying by flying across the Atlantic
alone in a single-engine plane. Today, plans are being made to
send astronauts to Mars.
According to this paragraph, these accomplishments have
increased man’s ability to travel farther and faster
90. There is nothing but empty space above the atmosphere.
This condition can be called .
a vacuum
91. You should go on sick call right away. You should
go at once
92. Isn’t the test by the instructor?
given
93. The plane carried cargo.
freight
94. Do you go to the city library?
ever
95. Only people from the upper of the company were there.
echelon
96.I don’t remember that song, but I have heard it before.
might
97. We are going to have a meeting at noon. Can you ?
make it
98. The National Honor Society is an American organization for
high school boys and girls. Members are selected on the basis
of scholarship, leadership, citizenship, service, and
character.
According to this paragraph, .
several factors are considered in selection students for this
society
99. that a hurricane was headed towards the coast, the
honeymooners were forced to change their final destination.
Due to the fact
100. The recurrent bad weather does not well for the
timely completion of the stadium.
augur
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Form 052
1. The new student is nervous about the test
He is worried about the test.
2. The instructor placed the book on the table.
He put it there.
3. Mr. Richards employs a lot of people.
A lot of people work for Mr. Richards.
4. Most accidents take place in heavy traffic.
Accidents occur when there are many cars.
5. Bill arrived at the lab just in time.
He arrived at the exact time.
6. Which of these is part of a person’s face?
eyes
7. What is the capacity of this water tank?
20 gallons
8. Jim wants to clean up. What does he want to do?
wash
9. Tom said, “Sometimes I eat out.” Where did sometimes Tom
have his meals?
in a restaurant
10. Telephone bills are paid monthly.
They are paid every month.
11. Why was the school closed today?
because it was a holiday
12. Lt. Edwards went to a party. Where did he go?
to a social gathering
13. He tried to avoid the accident. What did he try to do?
keep away from the accident
14. John and Mary had an argument. What did they have?
a difference of opinion
15. The container in the closet is marked flammable. What’s in
it?
something that burns easily
16. Tom is not in class because he has been sick for two
weeks.
Tom is ill.
17. Suzan needs another blanket.
She is cold.
18. Mary looks like her mother.
She resembles her mother.
19. I would rather have tea.
I prefer tea.
20. His work is known for its quality.
His work is good.
21. My car is out of order.
It’s won’t run.
22. Take your time.
Don’t hurry.
23. The organization set up a training schedule.
A schedule was established.
24. Stick to your studies.
Continue your studies
25. The air we breathe is invisible.
It can’t be seen.
26. John will entertain the visitors.
John will amuse the visitors.
27. This box is easy to lift because it is so light.
The box is not heavy.
28. The instructor was illustrating the new method. What was
he doing?
He was explaining it with pictures.
29. Mary bought a pair of shoes for four dollars plus twenty
cents tax. How much does the shoes cost without the tax?
a. $4.00
30. This box is made of an alloy. What is it made of?
metal
31. Tom glanced through the book. What did Tom do?
He looked at it quickly.
32. Ann will be trained to do the job. What will happen to
Ann?
She will be taught how to do the job.
33. He is the author of these books.
He wrote these books.
34. The company hired a lot of people last year. a. They fired
They employed a lot of people
35. I don’t know weather he will come.
I don’t know if he will come.
36. I wish the raining season were over.
I wish it would end.
37. You’d better hurry. It’s sprinkling a little now.
It’s beginning to rain.
38. The soldiers rescued the trapped lieutenant.
They saved him.
39. Roy checked out this morning.
He left this morning.
40. I am running short of cash at present.
I have little money now.
41. I like my steak well done.
I like it cooked thoroughly.
42. Henry, please take charge of the class.
Control the class.
43. It was necessary for my sister to drop out of school.
She had to discontinue going to school.
44. The supermarket is out of fruit.
There isn’t any more.
45. Here. Put on this coat.
Wear this coat.
46. John said that Helen might come to visit him. What did
John say?.
that she would perhaps come to visit him
47. It sounds like Jack enjoyed himself at the party.
It seems that Jack had a good time.
48. Mrs. Smith didn’t meet the captain.
She doesn’t know him.
49. I am looking forward to meeting him.
I am eager to meet him.
50. The weather was cloudy yesterday morning. But it cleared
up last night.
The clouds went away last night
51. They fought off a surprise air raid.
They repelled it
52. Private Jones was assigned to guard duty.
He was told to do guard duty.
53. Joe went to a sporting goods store to buy a fishing rod.
He bought a fishing pole.
54. The car lost the right front tire. What did the car lose?
the rubber around the wheel
55. The enemy gave up to the superior forces. What did the
enemy do?
surrendered
56. Did Anna complain about her trip?
Yes, she said she didn’t like the food or the people.
57. M: Have you seen my new dog?
W: Yes. He is very nice.
Q: How does the woman feel about the dog?
She likes it.
58. M: Did John use the interstate highway?
W: Yes, he did.
Q: What was John doing?
driving
59. W: I am sorry, sir, but you can’t go in.
M: But I have an official pass.
Q: Why does the man think he should be allowed to enter?
He has permission from someone in authority.
60. W: Doctor, can’t you help us?
M: I am sorry, I can’t. I don’t have my instruments.
Q: What does the doctor need?
his tools
61. W: How are your patients?
M: They are all doing well, except for the man in room 212. Q:
Where does the conversation most likely take place?
in a hospital
62. W: Did you add those numbers to get a total, Sam?
M: Yes, Mary, but there is a discrepancy between my total and
yours.
Q: What do we know about Sam’s total?
It is not the same as Mary’s.
63. W: What’s that?
M: It’s an example of modern art.
W: Yes, but what is it constructed of? Q: What does she want
to know?
what it is made of
64. M: Where are the tools?
W: In the back of the store.
Q: Where did she say they are?
a. They are in the rear part of the store.
65. M: May I help you?
W: Yes. I’d like an explanation for this letter.
Q: What does the woman want?
the reason why the letter was written
66. M: What happened to your coat?
W: It wore out.
Q: What did the woman mean?
Her coat got old
67. He used caution while driving in the rain. He drove
carefully
68. The man said, “Turn off the faucet.” He wanted us to.
stop the flow of water
69. The class may go on a picnic tomorrow. It on the
weather
depends
70. At noon the sun is directly our heads
over
71. Was Jamie studying when the phone rang?
Yes, she was.
72. Frank says that they’re English very well now.
speaking
73. The blue car drove through the gate ahead of the
colonel’s car.
in front of
74. A great deal of sulfur is found in Texas.
A lot of
75. The mail clerk didn’t bring packages today
any
76. Jack gave a definite answer to the question. His answer
was .
firm
77. On the first page of a newspaper, we generally find.
the headlines
78. Hard work accounted for Edison’s success.
was the reason for
79. I asked him to give me a hand.
help me
80. in one place for such a long time was very uncomfortable.
Sitting
81. Tom had the chair from the office.
removed
82. Was the pilot by the bright lights?
confused
83. The repairman checked the rotation of the fan.
turning
84. Tom defends himself quite well by .
fighting back
85. That steel pipe cannot be bent. It is .
rigid
86. What does it stand for?
represent
87. Many people are injured every day on account of
carelessness.
because of
88. you mind opening the door?
Would
89.I write him if I knew his address.
would
90. She doesn’t mind doing the dishes. She doesn’t .
object to it
91. They already seen that movie.
had
92. I glanced at my watch and realized .
that it was time for class
93. If you are broke, you .
have no money
94. “To be in debt” means .
b. to owe money
95. Henry jotted down the word.
He wrote it on some paper.
96. Paul usually works on Friday. Frank.
So does
97. Don’t to the movies tonight.
go
98. This chair is similar mine.
to
99. Carol: Didn’t that used car you looked at have bad tires?
Melinda: Yes, but it was such a good deal that I bought it
them.
in spite of
100. When the continent was first discovered, there were vast
tracts of unexplored .
wilderness
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Form 053

1. Every six months, Mr. Brown takes his car to a mechanic for
an inspection.
The mechanic examines Mr. Brown’s car every 6 months.
2. The soldiers had a five-minute break. What did they do?
They rested.
3. The men are going to construct a house. What will they use?
tools
4. This pencil is like that one.
The pencils are similar.
5. Tom got on a wrong bus yesterday. Jim did, too. a. Jim rode
in two buses.
Both Jim and Tom rode the wrong bus.
6. What is the capacity of this water tank?
20 gallons
7. John is going to return from his trip tomorrow. What is he
going to do?
come back
8. Which of these is a machine?
a generator
9. Casey had to take three different drugs.
b. He was sick.
10. Rose Allen broke her mirror.
She couldn’t .
see herself
11. Most people like California’s climate. What do they like?
the weather
12. This student works independently of others. How does he
work?
with no assistance
13. Since it was so hot, he stayed at home. Why did he remain
at home?
because of the heat
14. Mr. Jones usually goes to bed at 12 midnight, but last
night he went to bed
at 8 o’clock. What time does Mr. Jones usually go to bed?
at midnight
15. Mr. Jones made a major change in the regulations. What
kind of change was it?
an important change
16. Miss Brown sits beside me in class. Where does she sit?
next to me
17. Albert quit working after sunset. When did Albert stop?
after the sun went down
18. John and Mary had an argument. What did they have?
a difference of opinion
19. The man is departing.
The man is leaving.
20. James told the clerk that he needed a pack of cigarettes.
James will buy some cigarettes.
21. We have been here just 10 minutes.
We have been here only ten minutes.
22. We eat a variety of vegetables every day.
We eat different kinds of vegetables daily.
23. This wool is cheap.
c. This wool is inexpensive
24. The drugstore is near the shoe shop.
It is close to the shoe shop.
25. Ms. Vialobos flies occasionally.
She flies sometimes.
26. The prisoner will be released from jail today.
He will be let out today.
27. How were you able to across the Atlantic Ocean in such a
short time?
by jet plane
28. What kind of job do you have in mind?
c. I’m thinking about working in a bank.
29. Would you like to revise this paper?
Yes, I would like to correct it.
30. One of the many devices used by weathermen is the
barometer. What does a barometer measure?
atmospheric pressure
31. The man asked his friend to make up her mind. What did he
ask her to do?
decide what she wanted
32. In a bank, one must be able to identify oneself.
a. One must prove who one is.
33. Did you intend to do that?
Yes, I planned it carefully.
34. Irene wants to know the literal meaning of the word.
She wants to know the exact meaning of it.
35. The new bank is over on the other side of the town. Where
is it?
across town เลื่อน
36. Fred has postponed his meeting with Bob.
They will meet later.
37. John converted his money.
He exchanged his money.
38. Occasionally, John becomes irritated with his friends.
He becomes annoyed with his friends.
39. Henry assumed responsibility for the class.
He took control.
40. The clerk will stack the boxes in the corner. What will he
do with the boxes?
pile them up
41. Joan picked out a dress.
She chose it.
42. Mrs. Moon went to the bank and cashed a check. What did
she do?
She got some money.
43. Joe said he’d like to go to the show but he doesn’t have
enough money. His
roommate told him it would be okay, because the show is free.
Joe doesn’t need to buy a ticket.
44. How is Mr. Jones getting along in his new job?
He’s doing fine.
45. Mary will go along with the suggestion.
She will agree with the suggestion.
46. The food was shiped yesterday. What happened to the food?
It was sent off.
47. He could feel the plane vibrating. What was the plane
doing?
shaking
48. We do not object the food in the mess hall.
We don’t mind it.
49. He said he would pick me up in his truck.
He told me he would call for me in his truck.
50. The weather was cloudy yesterday morning. But it cleared
up last night.
The clouds went away last night.
51. Frank couldn’t afford to get a new car.
c. He didn’t have enough money to get a new car.
52. The mechanic removed part of the engine. What did he do to
the engine?
He took out some of it.
53. Why does Jane have goose bumps?
because she is cold
54. Jack mistrusts his roommate.
He doubts his roommate’s honesty.
55. Johnny went away to hide. Why did he go away?
so nobody would find him
56. Please fasten the two parts.
attach them
57. W: I hear that Lt. Winters is joining you.
M: Yes. What kind of person do you think he is?
Q: What does the man want to know about Lt Winters?
if he has good character
58. W: What did you tell them?
M: That the situation is critical. Q: What does the man mean?
There is a severe problem.
59. W: Jack, will you please switch on the light?
M: Certainly, Mary. I’ll be glad to.
Q: What will Jack do?
a. He will turn the light on.
60. M: This needs three twenty-cents stamps.
W: Okay, here is sixty cents.
Q: Where does this conversation take place?
in a post office
61. M: John told me you were 30 years old.
W: He gave you false information.
Q: What is the woman saying about John?
He did not tell the truth.
62. M: Do you want to go to the cafeteria for lunch?
W: I can’t. I haven’t got a cent.
Q: What did the woman mean?
She has no money.
63. W: This restaurant is very crowded.
M: I know. But there is a reservation for us. Q: What did the
man mean?
Places are being saved for them.
64. W: Does your father manufacture the radio?
M: Yes, he does.
Q: What does his father do?
He makes radios.
65. W: Did you use 4 books in your class?
M: Yes, I did at first and then I eliminated one. Q: How many
books does the man use now?
3
66. M What happened to your coat?
W: It wore out.
Q: What did the woman mean?
Her coat got old.
67. I get paid twice a month. I receive my pay .
two times a month
68. The volcano emits smoke.
sends out
69. Help me work out this math problem.
solve
70. Dave: Did they get any cigarettes there?
Alan: Yes, they got .
some
71. Was Jamie studying when the phone rang?
Yes, she was.
72. Are there any other boys in Don’s family? Yes,he .
has two brothers
73. Select the correct sentence.
The house belongs to me.
74. Dora took off her coat. Why did she take it off?
She was too warm.
75. She prepares breakfast for and her husband.
herself
76. If a man doesn’t eat, he will die eventually.
sooner or later
77. The compass needle will spin around when an airplane flies
over the North Pole.
turn
78. They have a great deal of ambition. They have ambition.
a lot of
79. You can call for your new name tag in a couple of days.
get
80.They go to the club last night.
couldn’t
81. John saw the accident. The accident by John.
was seen
82.Select the correct sentence.
Man had to learn the effects of ocean currents.
83.Why don’t you use your head when you drive?
think
84.The headlines are printed in .
large type
85. He requested permission from the officer.
asked for
86. He’s such a poor driver; it’ll be a wonder if he arrives
without an accident.If he gets in without an accident, it’ll
be .
a surprising thing
87. John must leave at once.
right away
88. Not much about the matter since that time.
has been said
89. Mr. Brown enjoys at the lake.
swimming
90. The clerk had the telephone out of the room.
taken
91. We will visit them today because we have not
them in three months
seen
92. If a wire has a rubber covering, it is .
insulated
93. When you are against an idea, you .
oppose it
94. They told us to stick to it.
stay with the job
95. If John hadn’t known how to swim, he have
drowned when the boat sank.
might
96. I am tired reading. Let’s go for a walk.
of
97. The animal died because it was underfed and .
overworked
98. We are going to have a meeting at noon. Can you ?
make it
99. When you loosen this nut, it will .
come off
100. Roberto is not the kind of man work.
to avoid
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1. The student who arrived yesterday walks very rapidly. How

does he walk?
fast

2.Bob and Bill are getting together for lunch. What will Bob do?
eat lunch with Bill
3. John is a safe driver. He is a slow driver.
He is a careful driver
4. This hat fits me alright. I’ll take it.
It is the right size.
5. John considers his work a pleasure.
He likes it.
6. Mrs. Jones saw a light in a distance.
She saw a light far away.
7. She took off her coat.
She removed her coat.
8. The instructor broke his microphone.
He could not broadcast his voice
9. The movie will begin at three o’clock.
It will start at 3 o’clock.
10. When we went on the picnic, we participated in many games.
We played the games.
11. Thad is feeling pretty good. How does he feel?
fine
12. Each of the boys has a separate room. What does each boy
have?
a room of his own
13. The cable was concealed in back of engine. Where was the
cable hidden?
behind the engine
14. Joe will be gone for an extended period of time. How long
will he be gone?
for a long period of time
15. Where is a person’s neck?
between his shoulders and his head.
16. This student works independently of others. How does he
work?
with no assistance
17. How far do you have to go to get to work?
It’s about a ten-minute drive.
18. Lt. Lee sent his sister a letter.
He mailed a letter.
19. The instructor wrote the instructions on the blackboard.
The students wrote them in their notebooks. What did the
students write in their notebooks
instructions
20. His name immediately came into my mind.
I suddenly remembered his name.
21. The second part of the plan is essential.
It’s necessary.
22. The cat must stay out.
The cat cannot come in.
23. We ran into a lot of traffic at the airport.
We encountered traffic.
24. Mr. Smith has to go to the bank today.
He must go today
25. Bill wealth is broke. What’s his problem?
He doesn’t have any money.
26. John saw a friend in town last night. What did John see?
a person
27. The instructor was illustrating the new method. What was
he doing?
He was explaining it with pictures.
28. Jim doesn’t like to eat alone in a restaurant.
He enjoys eating with friends
29. The instructor said, “I can hardly hear you.” What did
the instructor mean?
You are not speaking loudly enough.
30. As soon as we arrived, the rain began to fall. When did
it start raining?
when we arrived
31. Would you like to revise this paper?
Yes, I would like to correct it.
32. The clock is attached to the wall. Where is the clock?
hanging on the wall
33. Joe wants to glance at the materials in the store. What
does he want to do?
have a quick look at the materials
34. Major Marcum guided the discussion. What did he do?
He directed the discussion.
35. Did you intend to do that?
Yes, I planned it carefully.
36. The weather is worse today.
The weather isn’t so good today.
37. Since the time of World War One, incredible progress has
been made in the development and production of this weapon.
The progress is almost unbelievable.
38. I was talking to John when Paul cut in.
Paul interrupted us.
39. The instructor wrote a problem on the chalkboard and
asked a student to work it out.
The student was asked to solve the problem.
40. He put the money in a slot. Where did he put it?
in a narrow hole
41. The student found out about the trip yesterday. What
happened yesterday?
The student learned about the trip.
42. The store put a number of things on sale. What did they do?
lowered the prices
43. Virginia’s husband has an excellent position with the
government.
He has a good job.
44. Dave told us to bring the sports equipment. What did Dave
tell us to bring?
the bats and the balls
45. Harvey and May met accidentally.
They met unexpectedly
46. George is going sailing. What is he going to do?
He is going for a boat ride.
47. After a while, Judy realized the mistake.
She became aware of it.
48. I am looking forward to meeting him.
I am eager to meet him.
49. How long does it take to go from San Antonia to Chicago?
about a day and a half by car
50. The soldier worked in transportation and supply. What did
his job involve?
logistics
51. It began to drizzle soon after we landed.
It started to rain.
52. Someone walked away with our new book. What happened to
the book?
It was stolen.
53. Beatrice found many unusual shells.
She was walking .
on he beach
54. Jane is burning the midnight oil. What is she doing?
She’s studying until late every night.
55. John is careful and hard working.He is .
diligent
56. Mr. Kirk has a great deal of influence at this school.
What can Mr. Kirk do?
ensure that his ideas are used
57. W: What did you buy?
M: Some clothes.
Q: What did the man buy?
something to wear
58. M: What are you going to do this afternoon?
W: I am going to a movie.
Q: What is the woman going to do?
see a motion picture
59. W: I am sorry, sir, but you can’t go in.
M: But I have an official pass.
Q: Why this man thinks he should be allowed to enter? He is an
officer.
He has permission from someone in authority.
60. W: Jack, will you please switch on the light?
M: Certainly, Mary, I’ll be glad to. Q: What will Jack do?
He will turn the light on.
61. W: Did you begin in November?
M: Yes, and I finished in one month.
Q: When did the man finish?
December
62. W: What would you like to eat?
M: Anything will be all right. Q: What did the man say?
He doesn’t care what he eats.
63. M: What are the children doing?
W: They are listening to a story.
Q: What are the children listening to?
a tale
64. W: Claude seems very proud of his latest painting.
M: Yes, he has it on display in the art gallery.
Q: What is Claude doing with his painting?
He is exhibiting it
65. W: Where should we meet tomorrow? I think this corner
would be good.
M: I was going to say the post office. But now I think we’d
better meet right here.
Q: Where will the man and the woman probably meet?
on the corner
66. W: What are you waiting for?
M: She forgot to bring me a fork.
Q: What is he getting ready to do?
eat
67. The teacher asked us to stand up. What did he ask us to do?
get to our feet
68. The sign told us of a road hazard ahead. It told us about
.
a dangerous place
69. When water is boiled, it changes to .
vapor
70. Charles: Can you understand English well yet?
Sherry: No, but I’m trying more.
71. The policeman said to the student, “ .”
The post office is just around the corner
72.All children in the world need love from their parents. Not
only do need it, but also deserve it.
they, they
73. Cotton is the principal product of this state.
main
74. An overall view of a city is a .
general view
75. Hurry up; we’re already .
late
76. If I had enough money, I a camera.
would buy
77. Did you read all the lessons that Mr. Long ?
assigned
78. Dr.Miller said, “Why don’t you wait here until he ?”
comes
79. We enjoyed .
our visit to the zoo very much
80. Do you mind if I take Mary home?
Do you have any objections if I take Mary home?
81. Man: Do you have any single rooms for less than thirty
dollars?
Woman: No, we haven’t, but you’ll find these rooms
comfortable. They all have new TV sets.
Man: Well, I’ll take one.
According to this dialog, which statement is true?
He will get a room.
82. In general, the weather is good. The weather is .
usually good
83. We used to go to the movies frequently. We went there
often
84. The white book on the table is .
ours
85. The passengers on the plane are relaxed.
at ease
86. He’s such a poor driver that it’ll be a wonder if he
arrives without an accident. Should he get in without an
accident, it’ll be .
a surprising thing
87. You will learn more if you attention.
pay
88. My new instructor, Miss Clark, gave me a book .
to read
89. Cadet Moore to go home before ten tonight.
would like
90. I will probably eat my lunch before I leave.
will likely
91. The man asked, “Do you have any used tires for sale?”
The clerk said, “I’m sorry; we just sold the last one.”
The store is out of them now.
92. Some of the most spectacular discoveries since the
beginning of the twentieth century are in the field of
medicine. Should progress in this field continue at the
present rate, it is probable that the life
expectancy of the individual by the year 2000 AD will be more
than100 years.
According to this paragraph, .
medical science has made a great deal of progress since the
beginning of the twentieth century
93. After for many hours, he finally understood the
lesson.
having studied
94. Will you please open the desk ?
drawer
95. Paul usually works on Fridays. Frank.
So does
96. you meet us at the flight line?
Couldn’t
97. I am tired reading. Let’s go for a walk.
of
98. The student has gone back to his country for good.
permanently
99. The company had to go through a lot of red tape to get
its plans approved.
bureaucratic procedures
100. The snow covered the ground. The snow .
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Form 055

1. A new car will cost 8,000 dollars or higher. How much will
the car cost?
$8,000 or more
2. The student who arrived walks very rapidly. How does he
walk?
fast
3. Which of these would you keep in a tank?
gasoline
4. James selected a book.
She chose a book.
5. This is not the right road.
This is the wrong road.
6. The weather will clear up.
It will get better.
7. John takes a shower daily. What does he take?
a bath
8. The movie will begin at three o’clock.
It will start at 3 o’clock.

9. When we went on a picnic, we participated in many games.

We played the games.
10. Sally wanted to know what the box contained. What did she
want to know?
what was in the box
11. John came to class on time. He was late.
He was not late.
12. The tailor said, “I don’t think this coat needs any
alterations.” What did the tailor mean by “alterations?”
changes
13. Did you bother Mr. James when you called?
No, I didn’t disturb him.
14. The clerk said, “There are only three rooms available in
the hotel.” What did the clerk mean?
Three rooms were ready to be used.
15. What kind of vehicle did you use?
I used a car.
16. We contacted our friends. What did we do?
We communicated with them.
17. Headquarters is next to the lab building.
It is beside the lab building.
18. We invited him to our home and he accepted.
He will come.
19. Rick spent a great deal of time in the South. How much
time did he spend there?
A lot of time.
20. The truck was washed by the mechanic.
The truck was cleaned by the mechanic.
21. Gail said, “Remember your appointment with the doctor.”
What did Gail want me to remember?
to go see the doctor
22. The box is aluminum.
It is made of light metal.
23. Walter spends an hour each day in physical training. What
does Walter do?
He takes physical training every day.
24. How were you able to cross the Atlantic Ocean in such a
short time?
by jet plane
25. John borrowed a pencil from Paul.
John is using Paul’s pencil.

26. What was the result of the accident?.

John was hurt.
27. John took a vacation. What did he take?
time away from his work
28. Mr. Long said, “I haven’t seen Tom since the day before
yesterday.”
two days ago
29. The airmen decided to have their party at the club where
they would have more space for dancing. Where would they have
more space?
at the club
30. We were on a tour when the accident happened. What were we
doing when the accident happened?
taking a trip
31. He was given an order to report to the office. What was he
given?
a command
32. Major Marcum guided the discussion. What did he do? He
spoke more than anyone else.
He directed the discussion.
33. The children cooked their supper tonight. I didn’t help
them.
The children did all the work.
34. James is an efficient worker.
He does his work quickly and well.
35. I don’t know whether he will come.
I don’t know if he will come.
36. Harry made up his mind in a hurry.
He decided in a hurry.
37. You’d better hurry. It’s sprinkling a little now.
It’s beginning to rain.
38. The instructions on the bulletin board told all personnel
to turn in their weapons.
They must return the weapons.
39. That student has a negative attitude. He is lying down.
He is in poor health. He failed the test.
He doesn’t cooperate.
40. The clerk will stack the boxes in the corner. What will he
do with the boxes?
pile them up

41. How is Mr. Jones getting along in his new job?

He’s doing fine.
42. Who can use the public library?
anybody
43. The story was accurate.
It was correct.
44. The instructor wanted to leave out the new subject.
He wanted to omit the new subject.
45. The restaurant is across from the public library.
The restaurant is opposite the library.
46. Annette said she got a new filling yesterday. What did she
get?
a cavity filled by the dentist
47. We are having a thunder shower. What are we having?
a storm
48. The hotel manager said that Jim would operator the
elevator today. What will Jim do?
He will run the elevator.
49. Why did the welder use goggles?
to protect his sight
50. Since his illness, he can’t do any heavy work.
He can’t do any lifting.
51. Why don’t you knock it off?
Please, stop talking.
52. Did Anna complain about her trip?
Yes, she said she didn’t like the food or the people
53. He got grease all over his shirt. What was on his shirt?
a lubricant
54. John glanced at his wrist watch. What did he do?
He took a quick look at it.
55. Mr. Reed is a blacksmith in our town.
He makes iron shoes for horses
56. John is careful and hard working. He is .
diligent
57. W: What’s the problem?
M: The water in this pipe is frozen. Q: How did this happen?
It got too cold.
58. W: I don’t know what that means?
M: You should use a dictionary.
Q: What does the man want the woman to use?
a special book

59. W: Is the machine ready to run?

M: Almost. It still needs fuel.
Q: What does the machine need?
a source of energy
60. M: Who is going to serve the food?
W: Robert is.
Q: What is Robert going to do?
put the food on the table
61. M: The car needs gas, oil and water.
W: Just put in gas.
Q: What is the woman telling the man?
to put gas in , but nothing else
62. M: What are you waiting for?
W: For you to apologize.
Q: What does she expect the man to do?
tell her he is sorry
63. W: What started all this?
M: There was something highly flammable in the back room.
Q: What are they talking about?
a fire
64. M: What do you want to know?
W: The purpose of all this.
Q: What does the woman want to know?
She wants to know the reason.
65. W: Waiter. I ordered a steak well done.
M: I will take it back and have it cooked some more.
Q: Why this meat needed to be cooked longer?
because it was rare
66. M: What happened to your coat?
W: It wore out.
Q: What did the woman mean?
Her coat got old.
67. A thermostat maintains and the room temperature.
regulates
68. People who are interested in fashion like to read about
clothes
69. Select the correct sentence.
c. The gas tank will hold 16 gallons.
70. Ed: How long has Mr. Rivers studied English?
Tom: He for one month.
has been studying
71. My roommate speaks Spanish and English, but I speak only
English.
Both of us speak English.
72. Joe: How long did it take you to find the money?
Tom: Oh! I found it .
quickly
73. The blue car drove though the gate ahead of the colonel’s
car.
in front of
74. The fuel supply was adequate.
sufficient
75. The compass needle will spin around when a airplane flies
over the North Pole.
turn
76. Ask Mr. Miller me back later.
to call
77. The man was his dinner.
eating
78. Please the glasses with water.
fill up
79. Place the trash in a suitable container.
proper
80. The instructor will bring up a new subject at the
meeting.
introduce
81. The class was bored with the movie. They were .
c. not interested in it
82. Jeff’s plane just left the airport. He’s heading west
over the Rocky Mountains toward California.In what direction
is his plane traveling?
to the west
83. The clerk tried to sell another pair of trousers.
him
84. you mind closing the window?
Would
85. The sunshine feels good me.
to
86. John a course in American history this semester.
is taking
87. I would have visited him, if I time.
had had
88. It is obvious that the plane is in trouble.
It is easy to see that something is wrong
89. Jim knew it was not safe to drive his car with ice on the
windshield, so on a very cold morning he removed the ice
before getting into the car. He then warmed up the engine
prior to driving off to work on the base.
According to this paragraph, .
it was necessary for Jim to take precautions before driving
his car
90. Silver, for instance, is a good conductor.
for example
91. Tom said his boss read him the riot act.
c. reprimanded him
92. Food spoils if it is not in a refrigerator.
b. easily
93. Mary has decided to take up art.
study
94. Anna: Would you please switch the plates?
Carl: Certainly, I’ll .
exchange them
95. that a hurricane was headed towards the coast, the
honeymooners were forced to change their final destination.
Due to the fact
96. Would you mind the door?
closing
97. The eagle has been admired by man throughout the ages.
Its likeness has been the emblem of many governments. In real
life, the eagle is actually a bird of prey that lives off of
small animals.According to this paragraph, the eagle
eats other animals
98. He is looking for a permanent job.
a lasting
99. The class is made up students from many
different countries.
of
100. What time will flight 708 from New York ?
get in

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