Choose the best answer to complete the sentence:
You can write with ... a ballpoint pen or a pencil.
A. both B. either
C. also D. as well
Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence. Countryside is not polluted _______ you can breathe there fresh air. A. therefore B. as C. however D. although
I. Choose the best word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
1. I’m a heavy sleeper and he is………… .
A. also B. too C. either D. so
2. …………….milk a day does her baby drink?
A. How much B. How many C. How often D. How long
3. Would you like……………….orange juice?
A. some B. a C. any D. an
4. There are……………….couples dancing over there.
A. any B. too C. either D. some
5. Hoang is very interested in folk music and his classmates are………………..
A. either B. neither C. so D. too
6. In Vietnamese…………….., cooks often use turmeric powder to colour dishes.
A. history B. cuisine C. custom D. way
7. Remember to……………the oil before you fry the fish.
A. hot B. heat C. cool D. coolness
8. She doesn’t play ping-pong as……………..Minh.
A. good B. good as C. well D. well as
9. The……………….paintings are large and done on the wall.
A. song B. mural C. photo D. All are incorrect
10. I like eggs very much and so ……………my brothers.
A. is B. are C. does D. do
I. Combine the following pair of sentences, using ‘both… and’, ‘neither… nor’ or ‘either… or’.
1. Tom was late. So was Ann.
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2. He didn’t write. He didn’t telephone.
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3. The hotel wasn’t clean. And it wasn’t comfortable.
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4. It was a very boring film. It was very long, too.
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5. Is that man’s name Richard? Or is it Robert? It’s one of the two.
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6. I didn’t have time to go on holiday. And I didn’t get money.
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7. We can leave today or we can leave tomorrow.
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8. He gave up his job because he needed a change. Also because he needed a higher pay.
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9. George doesn’t smoke. And he doesn’t drink, either.
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10. The front of the house needs painting. The back needs painting, too.
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11. Mark is not in class today. David is not in class today.
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12. He wants to buy a Mercedes, or he wants to buy a Toyota.
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13. Laura enjoys listening to rock music and so does her brother. (both…and)
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14. She cleaned the house and she cooked the dinner. (not only…but also)
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II. Complete sentences with both…(and), neither…(nor), or either…(or).
1. I tried twice to phone Jim, but _______ times he was out.
2. Do you want tea or coffee? - _______. I really don’t mind.
3. I was invited to two parties last week, but I couldn’t go to _______of them.
4. Where is Liz? Is she at work or at home? _______. She is away on holiday.
5. To get to the town center, you can go along the footpath by the river or you can go along the road. You can go _______way.
6. I saw an accident this morning. One car drove into the back of another. Fortunately, _______driver was injured, but _______cars were badly damaged.
7. I can meet you next Monday or Friday. Would _______of those days be convenient for you?
8. Tim and I couldn’t get into the house because _______of us had a key.
9. When shall I phone, in the morning or afternoon? - _______. I’ll be in all day.
10. Sarah and I play tennis together regularly, but _______of us can play well.
11. Where did you go for your holiday, Scotland or Ireland? - _______. A week in Scotland and a week in Ireland.
12. I tried two bookshops for the book I wanted but _______of them had it.
13. I am not sure where Mary is from. She’s _______Spanish _______Italian.
14. _______the boat with the white sails and the one with the blue sails are in the harbour today.
15. Tom said he would contact me, but he _______wrote _______phoned.
III. Each sentence below contains an error. Underline and correct it.
1. Both the driver and the passengers was injured in the accident. .......................................
2. They neither have a fridge nor a stove in their new apartment. .......................................
3. Either Mrs. White or her secretary are meeting you at the airport. .......................................
4. Not only Mai draws well but she also plays the violin very well. .......................................
5. Neither her husband nor her children can’t speak EL fluently. .......................................
6. Not only Daisy’s parents but also her husband think she should return toschool and finish her graduate degree. .......................................
7. We are going to give Julia neither a book or a pen for he birthday. .......................................
8. I haven’t seen Jack for years. Neither I have. It is interesting to see how he’s changed. .......................................
VI. Choose the best answer.
1. I don’t think Bon can get a job. He is __________ hard-working __________ honest.
A. both – and
B. not only – but also
C. neither – nor
D. either – or
2. __________ my brother or my sister has taken the book.
A. Both
B. Either
C. Neither
D. Not only
3. __________ the students __________ the teacher are in the playground.
A. Both – and
B. Not only – but also
C. neither – nor
D. Either – or
4. Neither my friend nor I __________ that movie.
A. didn’t see
B. has seen
C. have seen
D. hadn’t seen
5. __________ were asked to do the gardening.
A. Both Mary and Peter
B. Either Mary or Peter
C. Neither Mary nor Peter
D. All of Mary and Peter
6. Her new boyfriend was _________ polite ________ friendly. I didn’t feel comfortable talking to him.
A. either/or
B. neither/nor
C. both/and
D. either/nor
7. I can’t remember if __________ Georgia __________ Julia wanted a doll for Christmas.
A. neither/nor
B. either/or
C. both/and
D. not only/but also
8. __________ Mary __________ Peter likes working in this office. They are looking for new jobs.
A. Both/and
B. Either/or
C. Neither/nor
D. Not only/but also
9. I don’t want to talk to __________ her __________ her sister.
A. either/or
B. not only/but also
C. neither/nor
D. both/and
10. When we were in Paris on holiday, we stayed __________ at a hotel __________ at a guest-house because our relatives put us up there.
A. not only/but also
B. both/and
C. neither/nor
D. either/or
11. He lost __________ his best friendship __________ honour because of his stupid action.
A. either/or
B. both/and
C. neither/nor
D. not only/also
12. We’ve been doing business with __________ IBM __________ Microsoft. They are our best partners.
A. both/and
B. either/or
C. not only/but
D. neither/nor
13. __________ the director __________ his secretary are away on business. You have to wait until they return on Friday.
A. Either/or
B. Both/and
C. Neither/nor
D. Not only/but also
14. __________ you __________ your friends can stay here now. Go home immediately.
A. Not only/but also
B. Either/or
C. Neither/nor
D. Both/and
15. He is so stubborn that __________ his mother __________ his mother can talk to him.
A. either/or
B. neither/nor
C. both/and
D. all/or
16. The film was __________ boring __________ long.
A. either/or
B. neither/and
C. both/and
D. either/nor
17. She neither talked nor __________ her feelings.
A. show
B. showed
C. showing
D. shown
18. You must either go at once or __________ till tomorrow.
A. waiting
B. wait
C. must wait
D. to wait
19. They told me he was a wonderful guy. When I met him; however, I was disappointed to find that he is__________ handsome __________ polite.
A. neither/nor
B. either/or
C. both/and
D. not only/but also
20. Don’t be so unreasonable! I can’t __________ cook __________ iron your clothes.
A. neither/nor
B. either/or
C. both/and
D. not only/but also
21. Either I or they __________ enjoying the party now.
A. are
B. is
C. was
D. were
22. Neither I nor she __________ seen the film before.
A. has
B. have
C. was
D. were
IV. Choose the best answer a, b, c, or d to complete the sentence.
1. Have you ever taken part _______ volunteer work?
a. for b. to c. in d. with
2. We have raised money for people in need _______ 2015.
a. in b.at c. since d. for
3. She’s got a high _______ – almost 40°.
a. flu b. headache c. sore throat d. temperature
4. Jane is _______ weight because she eats too much junk food
a. getting over b. putting on c. taking up d. throwing away
5. The charity _______ facilities for disabled people to take part in sport.
a. provides b. donates c. raises d. collects
6. I can’t fasten my jeans – I’ll have to _______.
a. eat more junk food b. go out regularly c. see my doctor d. go on a diet
7. My favourite hobby is _______. I spend most of my free time making vases and bowls from clay.
a. woodcarving b. pottery making c. model making d. birdwatching
8. I’ve already done my homework, _______ I am going to watch TV.
a. so b.because c.but d. and
9. They could not afford to buy the house because it was _______.
a. too pretty b.too tight c.too expensive d. too cheap
10. _______ do you do volunteer work? - Every weekend.
a. How long b.How far c.How much d. How often
V. Choose the best answer a, b, c, or d to complete the sentence.
1. We are very excited ________ our 2018 Volunteer Program.
a. about b. for c. in d. with
2. Toys of Hope provide toys, books and clothing ________ needy and homeless children.
a. from b. to c. with d. against
3. Many people donate to the Red Cross, a ________ organization that aids people free of charge.
a. profit-making b. for-profit c. non-profit d. profitable
4. The river is heavily polluted. They should ________.
a. clean it up b. give it away c. pick out d. recycle it
5. ________ people usually live on the streets, under bridges, or in camps.
a. Sick b. Homeless c. Elderly d. Disabled
6. I’ve ________ seen this film. Let’s watch something else.
a. never b. ever c. already d. yet
7. We help families in ________ by providing food, clothing, housing and much more.
a. control b. case c. need d. shape
8. Most people volunteer ________ they want to make a difference in their community.
a. because b. so c. so that d. in order to
9. We can help to reduce ________ by using public transportation, biking and walking.
a. air pollution b. water pollution c. social problems d. community service
10. ________ do you like this charity work? – I really like it.
a. What b. Why c. When d. How
V. Choose the best answer a, b, c, or d to complete the sentence.
1. We are very excited ________ our 2018 Volunteer Program.
a. about b. for c. in d. with
2. Toys of Hope provide toys, books and clothing ________ needy and homeless children.
a. from b. to c. with d. against
3. Many people donate to the Red Cross, a ________ organization that aids people free of charge.
a. profit-making b. for-profit c. non-profit d. profitable
4. The river is heavily polluted. They should ________.
a. clean it up b. give it away c. pick out d. recycle it
5. ________ people usually live on the streets, under bridges, or in camps.
a. Sick b. Homeless c. Elderly d. Disabled
6. I’ve ________ seen this film. Let’s watch something else.
a. never b. ever c. already d. yet
7. We help families in ________ by providing food, clothing, housing and much more.
a. control b. case c. need d. shape
8. Most people volunteer ________ they want to make a difference in their community.
a. because b. so c. so that d. in order to
9. We can help to reduce ________ by using public transportation, biking and walking.
a. air pollution b. water pollution c. social problems d. community service
10. ________ do you like this charity work? – I really like it.
a. What b. Why c. When d. How
Choose the best answer a, b, c, or d to complete the sentence
21. The broth for pho ga is made _________ stewing chicken bones.
a. of b. with c. by d. from
22. I haven’t got_________ bread left. Would you like _________ noodles instead?
a. any – any b. some – some c. no – some d. any – some
Ex8: Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.
1. You should walk across the street ______ the zebra crossing.
a. on b. at c. in d. from
2. My house is not far from my school, so I usually go ______.
a. on foot b. by foot c. by car d. by boat
3. This morning, I was ______ in a traffic jam and got to school fifteen minutes late.
a. catch b. block c. struck d. stuck
4. Turn on the left turn ______ before you make the turn and slow down.
a. sign b. direction c. signal d. crossing
5. It is ______ to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving or riding.
a. safe b. important c. illegal d. careful
6. ______ does it take you to ride to school? – About 30 minutes.
a. How long b. How far c. How often d. How much
7. A ______ is a part of a road that only bicycles are allowed to use.
a. cycle cross b. cycle lane c. cycle line d. cycle race
8. You ______ cross the street when the light is red.
a. should b. don’t have to c. can d. mustn’t
9. People ______ produce as much rubbish as we do now.
a. use to b. used to c. used to not d. didn’t use to
10. “How far is Vung Tau from Ho Chi Minh City”-“_______”
A. It’s not very far b. it takes about two hours or more.
c. It’s about 120km d. You can get to Vung Tau by boat or bus.
Ex8: Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.
1. You should walk across the street ______ the zebra crossing.
a. on b. at c. in d. from
2. My house is not far from my school, so I usually go ______.
a. on foot b. by foot c. by car d. by boat
3. This morning, I was ______ in a traffic jam and got to school fifteen minutes late.
a. catch b. block c. struck d. stuck
4. Turn on the left turn ______ before you make the turn and slow down.
a. sign b. direction c. signal d. crossing
5. It is ______ to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving or riding.
a. safe b. important c. illegal d. careful
6. ______ does it take you to ride to school? – About 30 minutes.
a. How long b. How far c. How often d. How much
7. A ______ is a part of a road that only bicycles are allowed to use.
a. cycle cross b. cycle lane c. cycle line d. cycle race
8. You ______ cross the street when the light is red.
a. should b. don’t have to c. can d. mustn’t
9. People ______ produce as much rubbish as we do now.
a. use to b. used to c. used to not d. didn’t use to
10. “How far is Vung Tau from Ho Chi Minh City”-“_______”
A. It’s not very far b. it takes about two hours or more.
c. It’s about 120km d. You can get to Vung Tau by boat or bus.
