Step-Plus Practice Questions
Step-Plus Practice Questions
should
(B) doesn't have to
(C) would have to
didn't need to
________ everyone else is gone, I think we can lock up and go home.
So
(B) Therefore
(C) While
Since
The last time I ________ her was two months ago.
seeing
(B) see
(C) saw
have seen
I lent Peter some money, so he ________ worry about paying the rent.
should
(B) doesn't have to
(C) would have to
must
________ Star Wars four times because it's such a fun movie to watch!
I'd seen
(B) I've seen
(C) I've been seeing
I'm seeing
What's wrong in this sentence?
What do you think about the entrees on
ABC
menu in this restaurant?
D
do
(B) about
(C) the
menu
Could you tell me the new intern's name again?
A
I must try to remember it. I would not do forget it
BC
normally. Can you remember it ?
D
not either do
(B) neither do
(C) so do
either do
I have lived here ________ 1998.
from
(B) since
(C) for
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during
taking
(B) in
(C) systems
next year
Going to Hawaii on vacation sounds
ABC
as a wonderful idea.
D
Going
(B) on
(C) sounds
as
There are many dark clouds in the sky, so it ________ rain tomorrow.
may be
(B) can
(C) does
might
Sheila looks awful. She ________ to see a doctor.
should
(B) ought
(C) had better
must
Did you know that Peter and Susan ________ since last year?
were dating
(B) are dating
(C) have been dating
dated
I have finally finished analyzing the data you requested. __________ here display the results.
Those histograms
(B) This histogram
(C) These histograms
That histogram
Joe works a lot of overtime and hardly never
AB
has time to relax after work.
CD
works
(B) hardly never
(C) time
to relax
I studied really hard, so I'm very happy
AB
about pass the mathematics exam.
CD
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studied
(B) so
(C) about
pass
We decided to take a walk on the beach at sunset ________ the bad weather.
because
(B) despite
(C) although
however
Until last night, the basketball team ________ a game.
never loses
(B) had never lost
(C) did never lose
quit
(B) to smoke
(C) years ago
much better
She wishes that she has more time
ABC
to study computer programming.
D
wishes
(B) that
(C) has
to study
He ________ in that company when he had the chance.
should invest
(B) would have been invested
(C) could be investing
enthuse
A: When will we start legal action on this default?
B: Filing a lawsuit _______.
Registering
(B) to register
(C) Registrar's
Register
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A: Can the formula presented in Diagram 6 be used to predict next quarter's earnings?
B: Yes, but _____ must first be modified to reflect last year's actual revenue.
it
(B) he
(C) they
we
A: Were you aware that Alice was terminated because of her previous employment?
B: Yes, I was very shocked by the news. _______ that kind of injustice.
I feel a contrast to
(B) I am strongly agreeing with
(C) I am opposed to
me
(B) to write
(C) to
that
I don't remember to see her at the party. Are you positive
AB
that she came ?
CD
remember
(B) to see
(C) that
she came
I wouldn't plan the New York conference in the winter if I ________ to please the staff.
hope
(B) were hoping
(C) should hope
am hoping
He had already paid the bill before she ________ to the table.
has returned
(B) had returned
(C) was returning
returned
My supervisor advised me quit worrying, as
ABC
the deadline had been pushed back.
D
advised
(B) quit
(C) as
had been
She forgot buying a birthday present for her husband,
AB
so his feelings were hurt.
CD
buying
(B) for
(C) so
were
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I'll have my most experienced staff member ________ the proposal outline.
review
(B) reviewing
(C) get reviewed
to review
My boss told me ________ the meeting.
don't forget
(B) not to forget
(C) not forgetting
didn't forget
That was the new personnel manager ________ everyone speaks so highly.
about whom
(B) of who
(C) about which
that
John is the kind of person ________ people laugh.
It is ________ to contact our international representatives by email than it is to reach them directly by phone.
easy
(B) easier
(C) so easy
very easy
When I spoke to the vendor, she _____ to guarantee the delivery of the products on time.
would agree
(B) has agreed
(C) agreed
agrees
________ the engineers nor the production team has ever worked on this kind of project.
Neither
(B) Both
(C) Either
Nor
My car is getting fixed. ________ you be able to give me a ride to work?
Can
(B) Would
(C) Are
Could
There have been about 20 employees currently
AB
working in the overseas marketing division.
CD
have been
(B) about
(C) working
overseas
Patty asked me where did you buy the blue sweater
ABC
that I wore yesterday.
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D
asked me
(B) where
(C) did you buy
that I wore
At the end of March, I ________ here for five years.
am going to work
(B) would work
(C) will have worked
have worked
The teacher asked the students ________ quiet.
are
(B) to be
(C) being
be
When I was seeing him, I knew immediately that he
ABC
was the CEO.
D
When
(B) was seeing
(C) knew
was
My brother told me there was a restaurant
AB
specializes in southeast Asian cuisine downtown.
CD
told me
(B) there was
(C) specializes
in
If I didn't check my email every day, I ________ many important messages from the international sales team.
didn't see
(B) wouldn't see
(C) won't have seen
can't see
A: This session of Congress shall now commence. New business, please?
B: ___________________, if you please. We do not have a quorum here.
I am affirmative
Last year The Millennium Project ________ by futurist Jerome C. Glenn.
was co-directing
(B) has co-directed
(C) was co-directed
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where apricots can
The work ________ in the next day or two.
is going to complete
(B) will have completed
(C) has been completed
will be completed
A: Should people on sick leave be allowed to accumulate vacation time?
B: ______ federal regulations dictate our company leave policy.
Lacking options,
(B) We are limited because
(C) It's a moot point that
had received
(B) On the one hand
(C) had been given
on-the-job training
In 1960, the Director thought we must
AB
all be retiring by the year 2000.
CD
thought
(B) must
(C) retiring
by
Because of the recent number of break-ins to our system, security measures ________ at the present time.
had had
(B) didn't have
(C) have had
had
have
(B) already
(C) eaten
when
My manager put away making a decision and instead went home to
A
think it over . She will get back to me to
BC
clear up any remaining issues.
D
put away
(B) think it over
(C) get back to
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clear up
________ you sign that contract, you can't change your mind.
Every time
(B) Once
(C) For as long as
Whenever
Tammy said ________ like to meet with us after lunch.
she'd
(B) she
(C) she's
she'll
The workers on both production teams should always communicate with ________.
another
(B) the other
(C) each
one another
________ arriving early at the airport, our boss still missed the flight for London.
Even
(B) Despite
formally move that any contract amendments stipulating material modification be put on hold for the present! Conversely , amortization of capital assets
should likewise be suspended temporarily.
1) Formally
2) Be
3) Conversely
4) Should
The organization will be able to borrow more funds if it ________ some of its current debts.
pays off
(B) could pay off
(C) should pay off
are
(B) to be
(C) being
be
A: Can the formula presented in Diagram 6 be used to predict next quarter's earnings?
B: Yes, but _____ must first be modified to reflect last year's actual revenue.
it
(B) he
(C) they
we
We can not only expand into the Eastern European market ________ move into the South American market.
as well as
(B) but also
(C) nor
and
________ my husband nor my children had ever been on such a long trip before we went to Africa.
Neither
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(B) Both
(C) Either
Nor
has
(B) Several of
(C) investment
on
Going to Hawaii on vacation sounds
ABC
as a wonderful idea.
D
Going
(B) on
(C) sounds
as
That was the new personnel manager ________ everyone speaks so highly.
about whom
(B) of who
(C) about which
that
________ the storm, they were unable to attend the conference.
Although
(B) As a result of
(C) Even though
Because
My supervisor advised me quit worrying, as
ABC
the deadline had been pushed back.
D
advised
(B) quit
(C) as
had been
I really look forward for studying Japanese to prepare
ABC
for my trip to Tokyo.
D
look forward
(B) for studying
(C) to prepare
for my trip
where
(B) why
(C) who
whose
Man: Did you hear that when the Head of Finance offered Leslie a promotion, she refused?
Woman: Yes, if I were in her position, I ______________________ the job too.
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would have turned off
(B) will have turned down
(C) would have turned down
is that computer
(B) computer is it
(C) computer that is
computer
A: So the seller wants to transfer funds between one account and another?
B: He wants access to and from any account; ______, he won't make many transfers.
thus
(B) beforehand
(C) in spite of
however
On her trip home from New York, Marla had a long stopover ________ a flight delay, so she was very unhappy.
as well as
(B) in addition
(C) also
furthermore
Joseph, you haven't met our CEO before, ________ ?
do you
(B) true
(C) did you meet
have you
I will meet you for lunch ________ Friday afternoon.
for
(B) in
(C) on
at
across
(B) between
(C) at
to
I'm going to buy me a new pair
ABC
of shoes for the wedding.
D
I'm going
(B) me
(C) a
of
I studied really hard, so I'm very happy
AB
about pass the mathematics exam.
CD
studied
(B) so
(C) about
pass
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Tammy said ________ like to meet with us after lunch.
she'd
(B) she
(C) she's
she'll
Did the auditor ________ frustrated when you told her about the missing travel expense receipts?
resemble
(B) listen
(C) sound
hear
I don't remember to see her at the party. Are you positive that she came?
remember
(B) to see
(C) that
she came
John had received an MBA from a prestigious university. On the one hand, Mary had been given on-the-job training in a large finance department.
had received
(B) On the one hand
(C) had been given
on-the-job training
New safety requirements ________ by the government.
have created
(B) will create
(C) would create
were created
The language in the purchasing agreement's fifth clause makes the terms ___________ enough to reduce our liability.
restrictive
(B) restrictively
(C) restricting
restrictiveness
He had already paid the bill before she ________ to the table.
has returned
(B) had returned
(C) was returning
returned
He ________ in that company when he had the chance.
should invest
(B) would have been invested
(C) could be investing
I feel a contrast to
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(B) I am strongly agreeing with
(C) I am opposed to
apologize to
(B) inconvenience
(C) matter
to change
She didn't win anything in the contest;
AB
on other hand, she didn't lose anything.
CD
win
(B) anything
(C) on other hand
lose
Because of the recent number of break-ins to our system, security measures ________ at the present time.
can dictate
(B) is designated
(C) has allocated
has designed
We should have had the car to be repaired at the shop before
AB
trying to sell it.
CD
should have
(B) to be repaired
(C) trying
to sell
When I was seeing him, I knew immediately that he
ABC
was the CEO.
D
When
(B) was seeing
(C) knew
was
________ do the sales of chocolate rise in February, but the sales of all other confections also increase.
At no time
(B) Not only
(C) Never
Regardless
A: Did Erin register her real estate purchase?
B: Sure, she just stopped by the county _______ office.
Registering
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(B) to register
(C) Registrar's
Register
The workers on both production teams should always communicate with ________.
another
(B) the other
(C) each
one another
The negative financial returns from last quarter ________ an impact on hiring policies in the coming months.
makes
(B) are going to show
(C) is having
shouldn't
(B) mightn't
(C) couldn't
won't
Although my department always submits its annual report by the end of the year, some ________ wait until the end of January.
had has to
(B) has had to
(C) have had to
had to have
George lost some money ________ the downturn in the stock market.
although
(B) just as
(C) because
due to
Please hand me that blue cup ________ on the table.
where is
(B) what is
(C) who is
which is
As soon as they were turning in my direction, I realized
AB
that there was no way to avoid meeting
CD
the new representatives.
As soon as
(B) were turning
(C) that
meeting
In deference to Jim's objection regarding the proposal that had been
A
submitted , the committee will have approved the measure had the majority not
BC
been swayed by the mayor's opinion.
D
regarding
(B) submitted
(C) will
been
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________ she was very sick, Jennifer gave her presentation at the meeting.
However
(B) Nevertheless
(C) Even though
Despite
Did you finish ________ the new employees?
to train
(B) trained
(C) trains
training
Top of Form
On account the latest market trend, we need to
AB
upgrade our approach to production.
CD
On account
(B) latest
(C) upgrade
approach
We tried to install a natural vent system, but after
A
installation the system failed functioning
BC
correctly .
D
to install
(B) installation
(C) functioning
correctly
We need to consider ________ the terms of the contract.
renegotiate
(B) to renegotiate
(C) renegotiating
renegotiation
I haven't ________ to Canada before, but I'd like to go there for a vacation some time.
never been
(B) ever been
(C) already been
just been
There are very few areas of the world ________ grow.
am going to work
(B) would work
(C) will have worked
have worked
If I were you, I ________ invest in the stock market.
will
(B) can
(C) would
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would have
A: Should people on sick leave be allowed to accumulate vacation time?
B: ______ federal regulations dictate our company leave policy.
Lacking options,
(B) We are limited because
(C) It's a moot point that
what
(B) for so long
(C) was
outright
In 1960, the Director thought we must
AB
all be retiring by the year 2000.
CD
thought
(B) must
(C) retiring
by
I ________ telephone messages for the chairman several times since he called.
have left
(B) was leaving
(C) have been leaving
left
Mr. Lee ________ on the manufacturing project in Hong Kong for two months.
haven't been
(B) has been working
(C) works
As result
(B) the
(C) in the
lower
I am very interested of trying the new computer software
AB
that you bought the other day.
CD
of
(B) trying
(C) that
bought
He finished the report two hours ________.
last night
(B) the day before
(C) ago
yesterday
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He finished his homework last ________.
night
(B) day
(C) ago
yesterday
It is ________ to contact our international representatives by email than it is to reach them directly by phone.
easy
(B) easier
(C) so easy
very easy
Can
(B) Would
(C) Are
Could
John, the numbers in the last column ___________ . We need to verify them with Sam before discussing them further.
In addition
(B) Another
(C) As well as
Not only
I think the presentation was too long. ________, it was confusing.
In addition
(B) Another
(C) As well as
Not only
If the bus doesn't come soon, I would be
ABC
late for work .
D
If
(B) come
(C) would be
for work
Karen doesn't study carefully as her sister Molly,
AB
who always gets excellent grades in school.
CD
doesn't
(B) carefully
(C) who
always gets
That was incredible! I think it was ________ movie I've ever seen.
a very good
(B) better than
(C) too good
the best
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_______ Tina injured her leg, she is still playing baseball.
But
(B) Yet
(C) Despite
Although
I hope taking a course in information
AB
systems next year to improve my skills.
CD
taking
(B) in
(C) systems
next year
Are accounts receivable have to balance
ABC
against assets and profits?
D
Are
(B) receivable
(C) balance
assets
I wouldn't plan the New York conference in the winter if I ________ to please the staff.
hope
(B) were hoping
(C) should hope
am hoping
Don't worry. I ________ the work by the time you get back.
are being
(B) have been
(C) were
are
_______ you sign that contract, you can't change your mind.
Every time
(B) Once
(C) For as long as
Whenever
I'll be in late today. ________ before me, check my email and answer any pending issues.
is going to complete
(B) will have completed
(C) has been completed
will be completed
She forgot buying a birthday present for her husband,
AB
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so his feelings were hurt.
CD
buying
(B) for
(C) so
were
I formally move that any contract amendments stipulating material modification
A
be put on hold for the present!
B
Conversely , amortization of capital assets should
CD
likewise be suspended temporarily.
formally
(B) be
(C) Conversely
should
A: Does anyone have an issue with this policy?
B: I _______________ about it.
enthuse
A: Were you able to attend the semi-annual managers meeting yesterday afternoon?
B: No, I _______, but I was delayed by a lengthy conference call with an important client.
me
(B) to write
(C) to
that
My brother told me there was a restaurant
AB
specializes in southeast Asian cuisine downtown.
CD
told me
(B) there was
(C) specializes
in
Last year The Millennium Project ________ by futurist Jerome C. Glenn.
was co-directing
(B) has co-directed
(C) was co-directed
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(C) In terms of efficiency
hadn't been
(B) wouldn't have been
(C) might have been
wouldn't be
I'll have my most experienced staff member ________ the proposal outline.
review
(B) reviewing
(C) get reviewed
to review
I would like to know if the below marked answers are correct. Please help me in evaluating the answers.
1.He ______ in so much trouble last week if he'd followed the guidelines more carefully.
Answer: B
a. hadn't been b. wouldn't have been c.might have been
d.wouldn't be
2. A: Will accounting have to shear a little bit in reporting current obligation?
B: ___ would be more appropriate or even chop.
Answer: Slice
a.slice b. discount c. fluff d.shrivel None of these are really natural
3.The museum is very popular. It ______ by more than 10 million people since it opened.
Answer: D
( A ) was visited (B) had been visited (C) has visited ( D ) has been visited
4.I ( A ) formally move that any contract amendments stipulating material modification (B)be put on hold for the present!
(C) Conversely, amortization of capital assets ( D ) should likewise be suspended temporarily.
Identify the wrong ones.
Answer: B (be) No. C (there is no 'opposite' involved here.)
5. In deference to Jim's objection ( A ) regarding the proposal that had been (B) submitted , the committee (C) will have approved the measure had the
majority not ( D ) been swayed by the mayor's opinion.
Identify the wrong ones.
Answer: C (will)
6. ______ do the sales of chocolate rise in February, but the sales of all other confections also increase.
( A ) At no time (B) Not only (C) Never ( D ) Regardless
Answer: A No, B
7.A:Can't you see that my client is in the clear on your illegitimate charges?
B: The account withdrawals are valid ; ___, embezzlement is illicit. <<< Not a natural thing to say
a. Furthermore b. additionally c. in retrospect d.notwithstanding
Answer: A
8.The organization will be able to borrow more funds if it ____some of its current debts.
a. pays off b. could pay off c. should pay off d. will pay off
Answer: B No, A
9. I will be in late today. ____ before me, check my email and answer any pendin issues.
a. if you will arrive b. if you arrive c. if you arrived d. when you arrive
Answer : B
10. Did you know that Peter and Susan ___ since last year?
a. were dating b. are dating c. have been dating d.dated
Answer: C
11. The language in the purchasing aggreement's fifth clause makes the terms _____ enough to reduce the liability.
a. restrictive b. restrictively c. restricting d. restrictiveness
Answer: A
12. If we ( A ) offer training (B) sessions (C)to our employees, they would ( D ) learn more quickly.
Identify the wrong one.
Answer: B (Sessions) No, D (will)
13.A: Did he have a problem with clause sixteen in the contract?
B: Yes, he ___ the requirement for assignment of the debt.
( A ) took issue on (B) brought down (C) took issue with
( D ) brought over
Answer: A No, C
14. Ever the ( A ) schedule is changed (B) on short notice, (C) people ( D ) get upset.
Identify the wrong one
Answer: D (get) No. The problem is 'If ever . . . '
15.A: Can the formula presented in Diagram 6 be used to predict next quarter's earnings?
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B: Yes, but _____ must first be modified to reflect last year's actual revenue.
a. it b. he c. they d. we
Asnwer: it
16.But, ( A ) what if the design would have (B) implicits (C) discrimental ( D ) overtones ?
Identify the wrong one.
Answer: B (implicits) Both B and C are wrong.
And instead of 'would have', say 'had'.
several
(B) a lot of
(C) many
much
2.A:So the seller wants to transfer funds between one account and another?
B: He wants access to and from any account; ______, he won't make many transfers.
thus
(B) beforehand
(C) in spite of
however
3.The negative financial returns from last quarter ________ an impact on hiring policies in the coming months.
makes
(B) are going to show
(C) is having
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4.I heard Ken wasn't married, so that woman ________ have been his wife.
souldn't
(B) mightn't
(C) couldn't
won't
5.John, the numbers in the last column ___________ . We need to verify them with Sam before discussing them further.
so bad an attitude
(B) the worst attitude
(C) such a bad attitude
from
(B) since
(C) for
during
10.If the manager ________ time to meet with you today, he'll leave a message on your voicemail.
has
(B) will have
(C) have
had
11. New strategies ________ introduced by management a few weeks ago.
are being
(B) have been
(C) were
are
Identify the wrong ones
12. My Manage put away making a decission and instead went home to think it over(B). She will get back to (C) me to clear up any
remaining issues.Ans: A) put away
13. The boss askedwhether anyone wants (B) to participate (C) in the project, but few volunteered.Ans: B) wants
14.During I have (B) known him, He's always (C) been kind and generous.Ans: A) During
15. If we offer training sessions (B) to (C) our employees, they would learn more quickly. Ans: A) offer
16. I ________ telephone messages for the chairman several times since he called.
have left
(B) was leaving
(C) have been leaving
left
17.A: Can't you see that my client is in the clear on your illegitimate charges?
B: The account withdrawals are valid; ________, embezzlement is illicit.
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furthermore
(B) additionally
(C) in retrospect
notwithstanding
I __________ on the telephone yesterday when Thomas went home, so I don\'t know what time he left.
(A) talked(B) talk(C) have talked(D) was talking
It is __________ to contact our international representatives by email than it is to reach them directly by phone.
(A) easy(B) easier(C) so easy(D) very easy
I\'m not busy, so I __________ finish the report in an hour.
(A) have(B) ought(C) am(D) can
Mr. Patel is __________ the airport waiting for a client to arrive from Tokyo.
(A) to(B) at(C) by(D) on
We won\'t be doing business with their company again. The people there have __________ that I have ever come across.
(A) so bad an attitude(B) the worst attitude(C) such a bad attitude(D) much more attitude
I heard Ken wasn't married, so that woman __________ have been his wife.
(A) shouldn't(B) mightn't(C) couldn't(D) won't
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