Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word of phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following question.

John, could you look after my handbag while I go out for a minute

A. take over          

B. take care of       

C. take part in       

D. take place

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

You must apply yourself to your work more.

A. improve          

B. carry out           

C. do quickly        

D. concentrate on

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. 15. After dinner, my dad always does the washing-up. A. washes the clothes   B. cleans the kitchen C. washes the dishes    D. clears the table 16. My grandmother usually looks after us when our mother has a business trip. A. looks at                 B. takes care of          C. helps                      D. stays with Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. 17. Family plays an integral part in our lives. It’s hard to live without family’s love and support. A. important               B. huge                       C. amazing                 D. unnecessary 18. It’s important to do your best at school because that can lead to a satisfying career in the future. A. be lazy                   B. try                          C. work hard              D. skip lessons Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 19. Walk along King Street, and there’s a sports centre on the right, next the police station. A. Walk along            B. there’s                   C. on                          D. next 20. My mum tastes the sauce to see if it has enough salt. A. tastes                     B. to see                     C. has                         D. salt Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. 21. Student A: “ __________”       Student B: “Two hours.” A. How long does the art lesson last?            B. When does the art lesson start? C. What time is the art lesson?                      D. How far does the art lesson start? 22. Student A: “How much cheese do you want on your pizza?       Student B: “ __________” A. Just a few.  B. Of course, I want cheeseC. Not a lot of, please. D. Just a little, please. 23. Student A: “Would you like to go on a picnic with me?”       Student B: “__________” A. Yes, I would.                B. I’d love to C. Yes, a lot.         D. It’s alright. III. Word Formation Write the correct form of the words in brackets. 24. In my family, all members have to share the ________ chores. (HOUSE) 25. In the summer, my life is very _____. I don’t do very much and I rest a lot. (RELAX)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. *

difficult

obliged

compulsory

essential

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions. *

necessary

believable

communicate

participate

choose the best option to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. *

to

After

was

the

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. *

used to

has to

but

for

IV. MARK THE LETTER A, B ,C OR D ON YOUR ANSWER SHEET TO INDICATE THE WORD OR PHRASE THAT IS "CLOSEST" IN MEANING TO THE UNDERLINED PART IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. 

1. After dinner, my dad always DOES THE WASHING-UP.

A. Washes the clothes

B. Cleans the kitchen

C. Washes the dishes

D. Clears the table

2. Dinner is ready please SET THE TABLE.

A. Clear the table

B. Lay the table

C. Clean the table

D. Dust the table

V. MARK THE LETTER A,B,C OR D ON YOUR ANSWER SHEET TO INDIATE THE WORD OR PHRASE THAT IS "OPPOSITE" IN MEANING TO THE UNDERLINED PART IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.

3. MY brother is very OUTGOING and loves to be the center of attention.

A. Generous

B. Helpful

C. Easygoing

D. Reserved

4. It's important to DO YOUR BEST at school because that can lead to a satisfying career in the future.

A. Be lazy

B. Try

C. Work hard

D. Skip lessons

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

What do you like doing in your spare time?

A. enjoyable

B. free

C. quiet

D. busy

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

What do you like doing in your spare time?

A. enjoyable

B. free 

C. quiet

D. busy

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

On completion of the activities you will have to continue answering some questions.

A. Completing of the activities

B. When you have completed the activities 

C. Because you complete the activities

D. As if you completed the activities

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Scientist often forecast an upswing in an economy after a protracted slowdown.

A. an improvement       

B. a reform                    

C. inflation           

D. a decline