четверг, 12 января 2017 г.

Vocabulary Test 1, 2

General vocabulary test # 1
Complete the following sentences using the appropriate form of the word given in the brackets.
1. …………………… of evidence is against the law. (conceal)
2. The …………………. composer thinks he is better than Beethoven. (conceit)

3. The teacher had no ………. of the child’s problems at home. (comprehend)
4. This book is a ……………….. account of World War II. (comprehend)
5. The pregnant woman had a …………………… urge for pickles. (compulsion)
6. Everyone between the ages of six and sixteen must receive …………………. education. (compulsion)
7. The suspect said he signed the confession under ……………. (compulsive)
8. The captain remained ………….. throughout the raging storm. (compose)
9. …………….. with the traffic laws is necessary for safe driving. (comply)
10. The period costume calls for a ……………… hair style. (complement)


Gap fills worksheet – Vocabulary test # 2


Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word or phrase.
1. Her jokes failed to …………………. even the faintest of smiles from her mother.
a) invoke     b) elicit     c) attract     d) make
2. What are our chances of eliciting any worthwhile information from such an ……………. uncooperative witness?
a) obstinately     b) dangerously     c) madly     d) maliciously
3. Let’s ………………….. your plans first.
a) discuss     b) discuss about     c) discuss over     d) discuss into
4. He got …………………… in corporate politics and ruined his career.
a) entangled     b) engaged     c) involved     d) inspired
5. She is the ……………….. of elegance.
a) instance     b) example     c) epitome     d) model
6. The university ………….. an honorary Doctor of Law degree on the president.
a) conferred     b) concerned     c) presented     d) gifted
7. The manager said that the board is not …………. to the idea of further talks.
a) adverse     b) averse     c) considering     d) interested
8. We have decided to part ways through an ………………….. settlement.
a) amiable     b) amicable     c) friendly     d) peaceful
9. Successful people are those who …………… themselves to changing circumstances.
a) adopt     b) adapt     c) adjust     d) appropriate
10. She soon …………………… the role of chief confidante.
a) appreciated     b) appropriated     c) associated     d) none of these