C: Describe a Situation

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Coping with loneliness is a very important skill of needed independent living skills for teens (1) _______ every teen has needed it. It doesn't matter (2)_______ they are going to college, starting a new (3) _______and moving into an apartment or getting married.  Leaving your childhood home and being on your own for the first time will cause some (4) _______of loneliness. Teens who know how to recognize loneliness as the temporary feeling it is, use their support system and work through their loneliness have learned a valuable life skill and they do just fine.

Those who cannot get over their loneliness may make wrong (5) _______ about where and how to live or (6) _______ to live with. We should recognize that being alone does not mean being lonely. Being (7) _______with ourselves is part of having a healthy (8)_______. Reading, drawing, crafting and listening to music are activities that we can enjoy by ourselves without feeling lonely.

We should get involved in activities with our friends and activities we can help others. There are so many (9) _______ for us to connect with our family and friends, such as email, letter writing, online social networking, texting and (10) _______ phone calls.

Question 1:

1. because
2. or
3. although
4. but

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Coping with loneliness is a very important skill of needed independent living skills for teens (1) _______ every teen has needed it. It doesn't matter (2)_______ they are going to college, starting a new (3) _______and moving into an apartment or getting married.  Leaving your childhood home and being on your own for the first time will cause some (4) _______of loneliness. Teens who know how to recognize loneliness as the temporary feeling it is, use their support system and work through their loneliness have learned a valuable life skill and they do just fine.

Those who cannot get over their loneliness may make wrong (5) _______ about where and how to live or (6) _______ to live with. We should recognize that being alone does not mean being lonely. Being (7) _______with ourselves is part of having a healthy (8)_______. Reading, drawing, crafting and listening to music are activities that we can enjoy by ourselves without feeling lonely.

We should get involved in activities with our friends and activities we can help others. There are so many (9) _______ for us to connect with our family and friends, such as email, letter writing, online social networking, texting and (10) _______ phone calls.

Question 2:

1. how
2. what
3. if
4. unless

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Coping with loneliness is a very important skill of needed independent living skills for teens (1) _______ every teen has needed it. It doesn't matter (2)_______ they are going to college, starting a new (3) _______and moving into an apartment or getting married.  Leaving your childhood home and being on your own for the first time will cause some (4) _______of loneliness. Teens who know how to recognize loneliness as the temporary feeling it is, use their support system and work through their loneliness have learned a valuable life skill and they do just fine.

Those who cannot get over their loneliness may make wrong (5) _______ about where and how to live or (6) _______ to live with. We should recognize that being alone does not mean being lonely. Being (7) _______with ourselves is part of having a healthy (8)_______. Reading, drawing, crafting and listening to music are activities that we can enjoy by ourselves without feeling lonely.

We should get involved in activities with our friends and activities we can help others. There are so many (9) _______ for us to connect with our family and friends, such as email, letter writing, online social networking, texting and (10) _______ phone calls.

Question 3:

1. work
2. job
3. employment
4. problem

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Coping with loneliness is a very important skill of needed independent living skills for teens (1) _______ every teen has needed it. It doesn't matter (2)_______ they are going to college, starting a new (3) _______and moving into an apartment or getting married.  Leaving your childhood home and being on your own for the first time will cause some (4) _______of loneliness. Teens who know how to recognize loneliness as the temporary feeling it is, use their support system and work through their loneliness have learned a valuable life skill and they do just fine.

Those who cannot get over their loneliness may make wrong (5) _______ about where and how to live or (6) _______ to live with. We should recognize that being alone does not mean being lonely. Being (7) _______with ourselves is part of having a healthy (8)_______. Reading, drawing, crafting and listening to music are activities that we can enjoy by ourselves without feeling lonely.

We should get involved in activities with our friends and activities we can help others. There are so many (9) _______ for us to connect with our family and friends, such as email, letter writing, online social networking, texting and (10) _______ phone calls.

Question 4:

1. position
2. situation
3. amount
4. level

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Coping with loneliness is a very important skill of needed independent living skills for teens (1) _______ every teen has needed it. It doesn't matter (2)_______ they are going to college, starting a new (3) _______and moving into an apartment or getting married.  Leaving your childhood home and being on your own for the first time will cause some (4) _______of loneliness. Teens who know how to recognize loneliness as the temporary feeling it is, use their support system and work through their loneliness have learned a valuable life skill and they do just fine.

Those who cannot get over their loneliness may make wrong (5) _______ about where and how to live or (6) _______ to live with. We should recognize that being alone does not mean being lonely. Being (7) _______with ourselves is part of having a healthy (8)_______. Reading, drawing, crafting and listening to music are activities that we can enjoy by ourselves without feeling lonely.

We should get involved in activities with our friends and activities we can help others. There are so many (9) _______ for us to connect with our family and friends, such as email, letter writing, online social networking, texting and (10) _______ phone calls.

Question 5:

1. decisions
2. efforts
3. differences
4. fun

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Coping with loneliness is a very important skill of needed independent living skills for teens (1) _______ every teen has needed it. It doesn't matter (2)_______ they are going to college, starting a new (3) _______and moving into an apartment or getting married.  Leaving your childhood home and being on your own for the first time will cause some (4) _______of loneliness. Teens who know how to recognize loneliness as the temporary feeling it is, use their support system and work through their loneliness have learned a valuable life skill and they do just fine.

Those who cannot get over their loneliness may make wrong (5) _______ about where and how to live or (6) _______ to live with. We should recognize that being alone does not mean being lonely. Being (7) _______with ourselves is part of having a healthy (8)_______. Reading, drawing, crafting and listening to music are activities that we can enjoy by ourselves without feeling lonely.

We should get involved in activities with our friends and activities we can help others. There are so many (9) _______ for us to connect with our family and friends, such as email, letter writing, online social networking, texting and (10) _______ phone calls.

Question 6:

1. when
2. what
3. who
4. where

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Coping with loneliness is a very important skill of needed independent living skills for teens (1) _______ every teen has needed it. It doesn't matter (2)_______ they are going to college, starting a new (3) _______and moving into an apartment or getting married.  Leaving your childhood home and being on your own for the first time will cause some (4) _______of loneliness. Teens who know how to recognize loneliness as the temporary feeling it is, use their support system and work through their loneliness have learned a valuable life skill and they do just fine.

Those who cannot get over their loneliness may make wrong (5) _______ about where and how to live or (6) _______ to live with. We should recognize that being alone does not mean being lonely. Being (7) _______with ourselves is part of having a healthy (8)_______. Reading, drawing, crafting and listening to music are activities that we can enjoy by ourselves without feeling lonely.

We should get involved in activities with our friends and activities we can help others. There are so many (9) _______ for us to connect with our family and friends, such as email, letter writing, online social networking, texting and (10) _______ phone calls.

Question 7:

1. comfort
2. comfortable
3. comfortably
4. uncomfortable

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Coping with loneliness is a very important skill of needed independent living skills for teens (1) _______ every teen has needed it. It doesn't matter (2)_______ they are going to college, starting a new (3) _______and moving into an apartment or getting married.  Leaving your childhood home and being on your own for the first time will cause some (4) _______of loneliness. Teens who know how to recognize loneliness as the temporary feeling it is, use their support system and work through their loneliness have learned a valuable life skill and they do just fine.

Those who cannot get over their loneliness may make wrong (5) _______ about where and how to live or (6) _______ to live with. We should recognize that being alone does not mean being lonely. Being (7) _______with ourselves is part of having a healthy (8)_______. Reading, drawing, crafting and listening to music are activities that we can enjoy by ourselves without feeling lonely.

We should get involved in activities with our friends and activities we can help others. There are so many (9) _______ for us to connect with our family and friends, such as email, letter writing, online social networking, texting and (10) _______ phone calls.

Question 8:

1. opinion
2. position
3. way
4. attitude

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Coping with loneliness is a very important skill of needed independent living skills for teens (1) _______ every teen has needed it. It doesn't matter (2)_______ they are going to college, starting a new (3) _______and moving into an apartment or getting married.  Leaving your childhood home and being on your own for the first time will cause some (4) _______of loneliness. Teens who know how to recognize loneliness as the temporary feeling it is, use their support system and work through their loneliness have learned a valuable life skill and they do just fine.

Those who cannot get over their loneliness may make wrong (5) _______ about where and how to live or (6) _______ to live with. We should recognize that being alone does not mean being lonely. Being (7) _______with ourselves is part of having a healthy (8)_______. Reading, drawing, crafting and listening to music are activities that we can enjoy by ourselves without feeling lonely.

We should get involved in activities with our friends and activities we can help others. There are so many (9) _______ for us to connect with our family and friends, such as email, letter writing, online social networking, texting and (10) _______ phone calls.

Question 9:

1. ways
2. designs
3. streets
4. things

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Coping with loneliness is a very important skill of needed independent living skills for teens (1) _______ every teen has needed it. It doesn't matter (2)_______ they are going to college, starting a new (3) _______and moving into an apartment or getting married.  Leaving your childhood home and being on your own for the first time will cause some (4) _______of loneliness. Teens who know how to recognize loneliness as the temporary feeling it is, use their support system and work through their loneliness have learned a valuable life skill and they do just fine.

Those who cannot get over their loneliness may make wrong (5) _______ about where and how to live or (6) _______ to live with. We should recognize that being alone does not mean being lonely. Being (7) _______with ourselves is part of having a healthy (8)_______. Reading, drawing, crafting and listening to music are activities that we can enjoy by ourselves without feeling lonely.

We should get involved in activities with our friends and activities we can help others. There are so many (9) _______ for us to connect with our family and friends, such as email, letter writing, online social networking, texting and (10) _______ phone calls.

Question 10:

1. doing
2. bringing
3. making
4. taking

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Building Confidence in Teens

Confidence is one's belief in their own ability. Confident people rationally believe they are (1) _______ of doing things well and therefore aren't afraid to do those things or even (2)_______new things. Teens who are confident to grow up have a good (3) _______ of self and become happy adults. Parents can help teens (4) ______  their confidence throughout their adolescence by following these tips:

Be trustworthy. Be there when your teen needs you. Provide a safe home environment and firm but fair discipline. This is a (5)_______that your teen's confidence can stand on.

Give your teen choices. One of the things that confidence helps teens do is making a decision. You can help teens make decision by (6) _______ them choices as often as possible.

(7)_______your teen to try new things. Be available to take them where they need to go and do so without complaining.

Become your teen’s biggest fan, (8) _______ it is in sports, or in school.

Allow your teen to fail, do not fix their problems for them. If they need you to help talk the problem through, ask open ended questions so that they (9) _______ to their own conclusions.

Praise your teen when praise is suitable. We know that too much praise is not good _______(10) , but suitable praise is necessary for your teen's self-confidence.

Question 1:

1. able
2. capable
3. suitable
4. aware

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Building Confidence in Teens

Confidence is one's belief in their own ability. Confident people rationally believe they are (1) _______ of doing things well and therefore aren't afraid to do those things or even (2)_______new things. Teens who are confident to grow up have a good (3) _______ of self and become happy adults. Parents can help teens (4) ______  their confidence throughout their adolescence by following these tips:

Be trustworthy. Be there when your teen needs you. Provide a safe home environment and firm but fair discipline. This is a (5)_______that your teen's confidence can stand on.

Give your teen choices. One of the things that confidence helps teens do is making a decision. You can help teens make decision by (6) _______ them choices as often as possible.

(7)_______your teen to try new things. Be available to take them where they need to go and do so without complaining.

Become your teen’s biggest fan, (8) _______ it is in sports, or in school.

Allow your teen to fail, do not fix their problems for them. If they need you to help talk the problem through, ask open ended questions so that they (9) _______ to their own conclusions.

Praise your teen when praise is suitable. We know that too much praise is not good _______(10) , but suitable praise is necessary for your teen's self-confidence.

Question 2:

1. try
2. examine
3. decide
4. use  

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Building Confidence in Teens

Confidence is one's belief in their own ability. Confident people rationally believe they are (1) _______ of doing things well and therefore aren't afraid to do those things or even (2)_______new things. Teens who are confident to grow up have a good (3) _______ of self and become happy adults. Parents can help teens (4) ______  their confidence throughout their adolescence by following these tips:

Be trustworthy. Be there when your teen needs you. Provide a safe home environment and firm but fair discipline. This is a (5)_______that your teen's confidence can stand on.

Give your teen choices. One of the things that confidence helps teens do is making a decision. You can help teens make decision by (6) _______ them choices as often as possible.

(7)_______your teen to try new things. Be available to take them where they need to go and do so without complaining.

Become your teen’s biggest fan, (8) _______ it is in sports, or in school.

Allow your teen to fail, do not fix their problems for them. If they need you to help talk the problem through, ask open ended questions so that they (9) _______ to their own conclusions.

Praise your teen when praise is suitable. We know that too much praise is not good _______(10) , but suitable praise is necessary for your teen's self-confidence.

Question 3:

1. feeling
2. state
3. sense
4. ability

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Building Confidence in Teens

Confidence is one's belief in their own ability. Confident people rationally believe they are (1) _______ of doing things well and therefore aren't afraid to do those things or even (2)_______new things. Teens who are confident to grow up have a good (3) _______ of self and become happy adults. Parents can help teens (4) ______  their confidence throughout their adolescence by following these tips:

Be trustworthy. Be there when your teen needs you. Provide a safe home environment and firm but fair discipline. This is a (5)_______that your teen's confidence can stand on.

Give your teen choices. One of the things that confidence helps teens do is making a decision. You can help teens make decision by (6) _______ them choices as often as possible.

(7)_______your teen to try new things. Be available to take them where they need to go and do so without complaining.

Become your teen’s biggest fan, (8) _______ it is in sports, or in school.

Allow your teen to fail, do not fix their problems for them. If they need you to help talk the problem through, ask open ended questions so that they (9) _______ to their own conclusions.

Praise your teen when praise is suitable. We know that too much praise is not good _______(10) , but suitable praise is necessary for your teen's self-confidence.

Question 4:

1. create
2. make
3. lose
4. build

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Building Confidence in Teens

Confidence is one's belief in their own ability. Confident people rationally believe they are (1) _______ of doing things well and therefore aren't afraid to do those things or even (2)_______new things. Teens who are confident to grow up have a good (3) _______ of self and become happy adults. Parents can help teens (4) ______  their confidence throughout their adolescence by following these tips:

Be trustworthy. Be there when your teen needs you. Provide a safe home environment and firm but fair discipline. This is a (5)_______that your teen's confidence can stand on.

Give your teen choices. One of the things that confidence helps teens do is making a decision. You can help teens make decision by (6) _______ them choices as often as possible.

(7)_______your teen to try new things. Be available to take them where they need to go and do so without complaining.

Become your teen’s biggest fan, (8) _______ it is in sports, or in school.

Allow your teen to fail, do not fix their problems for them. If they need you to help talk the problem through, ask open ended questions so that they (9) _______ to their own conclusions.

Praise your teen when praise is suitable. We know that too much praise is not good _______(10) , but suitable praise is necessary for your teen's self-confidence.

Question 5:

1. foundation
2. establishment
3. layer
4. basic

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Building Confidence in Teens

Confidence is one's belief in their own ability. Confident people rationally believe they are (1) _______ of doing things well and therefore aren't afraid to do those things or even (2)_______new things. Teens who are confident to grow up have a good (3) _______ of self and become happy adults. Parents can help teens (4) ______  their confidence throughout their adolescence by following these tips:

Be trustworthy. Be there when your teen needs you. Provide a safe home environment and firm but fair discipline. This is a (5)_______that your teen's confidence can stand on.

Give your teen choices. One of the things that confidence helps teens do is making a decision. You can help teens make decision by (6) _______ them choices as often as possible.

(7)_______your teen to try new things. Be available to take them where they need to go and do so without complaining.

Become your teen’s biggest fan, (8) _______ it is in sports, or in school.

Allow your teen to fail, do not fix their problems for them. If they need you to help talk the problem through, ask open ended questions so that they (9) _______ to their own conclusions.

Praise your teen when praise is suitable. We know that too much praise is not good _______(10) , but suitable praise is necessary for your teen's self-confidence.

Question 6:

1. saying
2. offering
3. explaining
4. making  

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Building Confidence in Teens

Confidence is one's belief in their own ability. Confident people rationally believe they are (1) _______ of doing things well and therefore aren't afraid to do those things or even (2)_______new things. Teens who are confident to grow up have a good (3) _______ of self and become happy adults. Parents can help teens (4) ______  their confidence throughout their adolescence by following these tips:

Be trustworthy. Be there when your teen needs you. Provide a safe home environment and firm but fair discipline. This is a (5)_______that your teen's confidence can stand on.

Give your teen choices. One of the things that confidence helps teens do is making a decision. You can help teens make decision by (6) _______ them choices as often as possible.

(7)_______your teen to try new things. Be available to take them where they need to go and do so without complaining.

Become your teen’s biggest fan, (8) _______ it is in sports, or in school.

Allow your teen to fail, do not fix their problems for them. If they need you to help talk the problem through, ask open ended questions so that they (9) _______ to their own conclusions.

Praise your teen when praise is suitable. We know that too much praise is not good _______(10) , but suitable praise is necessary for your teen's self-confidence.

Question 7:

1. Believe
2. Prefer
3. Like
4. Encourage

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Building Confidence in Teens

Confidence is one's belief in their own ability. Confident people rationally believe they are (1) _______ of doing things well and therefore aren't afraid to do those things or even (2)_______new things. Teens who are confident to grow up have a good (3) _______ of self and become happy adults. Parents can help teens (4) ______  their confidence throughout their adolescence by following these tips:

Be trustworthy. Be there when your teen needs you. Provide a safe home environment and firm but fair discipline. This is a (5)_______that your teen's confidence can stand on.

Give your teen choices. One of the things that confidence helps teens do is making a decision. You can help teens make decision by (6) _______ them choices as often as possible.

(7)_______your teen to try new things. Be available to take them where they need to go and do so without complaining.

Become your teen’s biggest fan, (8) _______ it is in sports, or in school.

Allow your teen to fail, do not fix their problems for them. If they need you to help talk the problem through, ask open ended questions so that they (9) _______ to their own conclusions.

Praise your teen when praise is suitable. We know that too much praise is not good _______(10) , but suitable praise is necessary for your teen's self-confidence.

Question 8:

1. either
2. or
3. whether
4. but

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Building Confidence in Teens

Confidence is one's belief in their own ability. Confident people rationally believe they are (1) _______ of doing things well and therefore aren't afraid to do those things or even (2)_______new things. Teens who are confident to grow up have a good (3) _______ of self and become happy adults. Parents can help teens (4) ______  their confidence throughout their adolescence by following these tips:

Be trustworthy. Be there when your teen needs you. Provide a safe home environment and firm but fair discipline. This is a (5)_______that your teen's confidence can stand on.

Give your teen choices. One of the things that confidence helps teens do is making a decision. You can help teens make decision by (6) _______ them choices as often as possible.

(7)_______your teen to try new things. Be available to take them where they need to go and do so without complaining.

Become your teen’s biggest fan, (8) _______ it is in sports, or in school.

Allow your teen to fail, do not fix their problems for them. If they need you to help talk the problem through, ask open ended questions so that they (9) _______ to their own conclusions.

Praise your teen when praise is suitable. We know that too much praise is not good _______(10) , but suitable praise is necessary for your teen's self-confidence.

Question 9:

1. come
2. reach
3. draw
4. bring  

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Building Confidence in Teens

Confidence is one's belief in their own ability. Confident people rationally believe they are (1) _______ of doing things well and therefore aren't afraid to do those things or even (2)_______new things. Teens who are confident to grow up have a good (3) _______ of self and become happy adults. Parents can help teens (4) ______  their confidence throughout their adolescence by following these tips:

Be trustworthy. Be there when your teen needs you. Provide a safe home environment and firm but fair discipline. This is a (5)_______that your teen's confidence can stand on.

Give your teen choices. One of the things that confidence helps teens do is making a decision. You can help teens make decision by (6) _______ them choices as often as possible.

(7)_______your teen to try new things. Be available to take them where they need to go and do so without complaining.

Become your teen’s biggest fan, (8) _______ it is in sports, or in school.

Allow your teen to fail, do not fix their problems for them. If they need you to help talk the problem through, ask open ended questions so that they (9) _______ to their own conclusions.

Praise your teen when praise is suitable. We know that too much praise is not good _______(10) , but suitable praise is necessary for your teen's self-confidence.

Question 10:

1. neither
2. together
3. either
4. whether

Read the passage and choose the best option to fill in each blank.

An important part of being an adult is becoming more independent from your parents. _____(1)_____ independent, you'll need to focus on your living situation, your financial resources, your budgeting behavior and possibly how you interact with your parents in your day-to-day life.

Make sure you are living somewhere other than your parents' house or in a residence that your parents have paid ____(2)____. If you want to be independent and make your own decisions about how you live, you will need to obtain your own housing that is completely separate from your parents both physically and financially.

One of the main challenges in becoming independent as an adult is acquiring a sufficient income to allow you to live without the financial ____(3)____of your parents. This can be particularly difficult if you are still a university student, but it is not impossible. Seek scholarships and part-time jobs. If you are ___(4)____ a student, find employment that offers a salary that can cover your expenses. Avoid relying on your parents as the first option for help of any kind. Although your parents will always be an important source of social support in your life, your parents should not be the first people you approach with requests for help, or requests for financial assistance. This means that you may never ask your parents for help again, it just means that as an independent adult, there should be ___(5)____ sources of support within your life that you can turn to when necessary.

Question 1:

1. to becoming
2. becoming
3. to become
4. become

Read the passage and choose the best option to fill in each blank.

An important part of being an adult is becoming more independent from your parents. _____(1)_____ independent, you'll need to focus on your living situation, your financial resources, your budgeting behavior and possibly how you interact with your parents in your day-to-day life.

Make sure you are living somewhere other than your parents' house or in a residence that your parents have paid ____(2)____. If you want to be independent and make your own decisions about how you live, you will need to obtain your own housing that is completely separate from your parents both physically and financially.

One of the main challenges in becoming independent as an adult is acquiring a sufficient income to allow you to live without the financial ____(3)____of your parents. This can be particularly difficult if you are still a university student, but it is not impossible. Seek scholarships and part-time jobs. If you are ___(4)____ a student, find employment that offers a salary that can cover your expenses. Avoid relying on your parents as the first option for help of any kind. Although your parents will always be an important source of social support in your life, your parents should not be the first people you approach with requests for help, or requests for financial assistance. This means that you may never ask your parents for help again, it just means that as an independent adult, there should be ___(5)____ sources of support within your life that you can turn to when necessary.

Question 2:

1. to
2. of
3. at
4. for

Read the passage and choose the best option to fill in each blank.

An important part of being an adult is becoming more independent from your parents. _____(1)_____ independent, you'll need to focus on your living situation, your financial resources, your budgeting behavior and possibly how you interact with your parents in your day-to-day life.

Make sure you are living somewhere other than your parents' house or in a residence that your parents have paid ____(2)____. If you want to be independent and make your own decisions about how you live, you will need to obtain your own housing that is completely separate from your parents both physically and financially.

One of the main challenges in becoming independent as an adult is acquiring a sufficient income to allow you to live without the financial ____(3)____of your parents. This can be particularly difficult if you are still a university student, but it is not impossible. Seek scholarships and part-time jobs. If you are ___(4)____ a student, find employment that offers a salary that can cover your expenses. Avoid relying on your parents as the first option for help of any kind. Although your parents will always be an important source of social support in your life, your parents should not be the first people you approach with requests for help, or requests for financial assistance. This means that you may never ask your parents for help again, it just means that as an independent adult, there should be ___(5)____ sources of support within your life that you can turn to when necessary.

Question 3:

1. assist
2. assistance
3. assistence
4. assisted

Read the passage and choose the best option to fill in each blank.

An important part of being an adult is becoming more independent from your parents. _____(1)_____ independent, you'll need to focus on your living situation, your financial resources, your budgeting behavior and possibly how you interact with your parents in your day-to-day life.

Make sure you are living somewhere other than your parents' house or in a residence that your parents have paid ____(2)____. If you want to be independent and make your own decisions about how you live, you will need to obtain your own housing that is completely separate from your parents both physically and financially.

One of the main challenges in becoming independent as an adult is acquiring a sufficient income to allow you to live without the financial ____(3)____of your parents. This can be particularly difficult if you are still a university student, but it is not impossible. Seek scholarships and part-time jobs. If you are ___(4)____ a student, find employment that offers a salary that can cover your expenses. Avoid relying on your parents as the first option for help of any kind. Although your parents will always be an important source of social support in your life, your parents should not be the first people you approach with requests for help, or requests for financial assistance. This means that you may never ask your parents for help again, it just means that as an independent adult, there should be ___(5)____ sources of support within your life that you can turn to when necessary.

Question 4:

1. no longer
2. not longer
3. no long
4. any longer

Read the passage and choose the best option to fill in each blank.

An important part of being an adult is becoming more independent from your parents. _____(1)_____ independent, you'll need to focus on your living situation, your financial resources, your budgeting behavior and possibly how you interact with your parents in your day-to-day life.

Make sure you are living somewhere other than your parents' house or in a residence that your parents have paid ____(2)____. If you want to be independent and make your own decisions about how you live, you will need to obtain your own housing that is completely separate from your parents both physically and financially.

One of the main challenges in becoming independent as an adult is acquiring a sufficient income to allow you to live without the financial ____(3)____of your parents. This can be particularly difficult if you are still a university student, but it is not impossible. Seek scholarships and part-time jobs. If you are ___(4)____ a student, find employment that offers a salary that can cover your expenses. Avoid relying on your parents as the first option for help of any kind. Although your parents will always be an important source of social support in your life, your parents should not be the first people you approach with requests for help, or requests for financial assistance. This means that you may never ask your parents for help again, it just means that as an independent adult, there should be ___(5)____ sources of support within your life that you can turn to when necessary.

Question 5:

1. other’s
2. others
3. another
4. other

Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.

Learning The Basics of Essential Life Skills

Living on your own might be something that you dream of achieving some day, but at the same time, the thought can be scary. You need an income, and then after that you need the survival skills to take care of yourself without anyone there to support you.

This guide will help prepare you for that transition so that some day you can live independently.

First, create a support network. We need people to be there for us and to also be honest with us and tell us how we can improve ourselves. Preferably, this network will extend beyond family members and include at least one close friend that you trust. Ultimately, when you are living on your own, you might encounter many obstacles you have never thought of and you will want someone there to be supportive of you and to help you as you navigate a life of independence.

Second, master your weaknesses. It is a good idea to try and be aware of your weaknesses. If possible, have your close friend tell you what they feel are your biggest weaknesses. It Is also good to know your strengths, but it is your weaknesses that you need to work on. For instance, you might get very focused on playing video games for hours, maybe days at a time. While it is okay to play video games, playing them for days at a time when trying to live on your own can lead to you losing your job and also your house. So, it is important that you recognize your weaknesses and do your best to work with them.

Next, learn to balance your schedule. It is important to learn how to do multiple things in a day. You need to be flexible and willing to schedule time for activities, work, and social engagements.

Then, live a healthy lifestyle. You should exercise and try to eat healthy. You also have to maintain your hygiene or you might find yourself out of a job.

Last but not least, follow your dreams and make them come true. Look through the newspapers and online and find that apartment or house that you desire to live in. Decide that you are going to move out and make it happen. Ultimately, living on your own is something that you have to make happen for yourself. So, decide that is what you want and don’t allow anything to deter you from your goal.

In order to live independently, you should _______.

1. dream of achieving some day
2. need someone to support you in case of emergency
3. have scary thought that no one is there to support you
4. have a job and the necessary life skills

Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.

Learning The Basics of Essential Life Skills

Living on your own might be something that you dream of achieving some day, but at the same time, the thought can be scary. You need an income, and then after that you need the survival skills to take care of yourself without anyone there to support you.

This guide will help prepare you for that transition so that some day you can live independently.

First, create a support network. We need people to be there for us and to also be honest with us and tell us how we can improve ourselves. Preferably, this network will extend beyond family members and include at least one close friend that you trust. Ultimately, when you are living on your own, you might encounter many obstacles you have never thought of and you will want someone there to be supportive of you and to help you as you navigate a life of independence.

Second, master your weaknesses. It is a good idea to try and be aware of your weaknesses. If possible, have your close friend tell you what they feel are your biggest weaknesses. It Is also good to know your strengths, but it is your weaknesses that you need to work on. For instance, you might get very focused on playing video games for hours, maybe days at a time. While it is okay to play video games, playing them for days at a time when trying to live on your own can lead to you losing your job and also your house. So, it is important that you recognize your weaknesses and do your best to work with them.

Next, learn to balance your schedule. It is important to learn how to do multiple things in a day. You need to be flexible and willing to schedule time for activities, work, and social engagements.

Then, live a healthy lifestyle. You should exercise and try to eat healthy. You also have to maintain your hygiene or you might find yourself out of a job.

Last but not least, follow your dreams and make them come true. Look through the newspapers and online and find that apartment or house that you desire to live in. Decide that you are going to move out and make it happen. Ultimately, living on your own is something that you have to make happen for yourself. So, decide that is what you want and don’t allow anything to deter you from your goal.

The support network is very important because _______.

1. we don’t have any family member to trust or rely on
2. it helps us to improve ourselves and get over obstacles
3. we may think of obstacles and we want someone to be supportive of us
4. it can help us navigate a life of independence

Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.

Learning The Basics of Essential Life Skills

Living on your own might be something that you dream of achieving some day, but at the same time, the thought can be scary. You need an income, and then after that you need the survival skills to take care of yourself without anyone there to support you.

This guide will help prepare you for that transition so that some day you can live independently.

First, create a support network. We need people to be there for us and to also be honest with us and tell us how we can improve ourselves. Preferably, this network will extend beyond family members and include at least one close friend that you trust. Ultimately, when you are living on your own, you might encounter many obstacles you have never thought of and you will want someone there to be supportive of you and to help you as you navigate a life of independence.

Second, master your weaknesses. It is a good idea to try and be aware of your weaknesses. If possible, have your close friend tell you what they feel are your biggest weaknesses. It Is also good to know your strengths, but it is your weaknesses that you need to work on. For instance, you might get very focused on playing video games for hours, maybe days at a time. While it is okay to play video games, playing them for days at a time when trying to live on your own can lead to you losing your job and also your house. So, it is important that you recognize your weaknesses and do your best to work with them.

Next, learn to balance your schedule. It is important to learn how to do multiple things in a day. You need to be flexible and willing to schedule time for activities, work, and social engagements.

Then, live a healthy lifestyle. You should exercise and try to eat healthy. You also have to maintain your hygiene or you might find yourself out of a job.

Last but not least, follow your dreams and make them come true. Look through the newspapers and online and find that apartment or house that you desire to live in. Decide that you are going to move out and make it happen. Ultimately, living on your own is something that you have to make happen for yourself. So, decide that is what you want and don’t allow anything to deter you from your goal.

All of the following are correct about mastering your weaknesses EXCEPT that _______.

1. you should know both your strengths and weaknesses
2. being aware of your weaknesses helps you avoid big mistakes.
3. your friends can’t recognize your weaknesses for you
4. you should recognize your weaknesses and get rid of them

Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.

Learning The Basics of Essential Life Skills

Living on your own might be something that you dream of achieving some day, but at the same time, the thought can be scary. You need an income, and then after that you need the survival skills to take care of yourself without anyone there to support you.

This guide will help prepare you for that transition so that some day you can live independently.

First, create a support network. We need people to be there for us and to also be honest with us and tell us how we can improve ourselves. Preferably, this network will extend beyond family members and include at least one close friend that you trust. Ultimately, when you are living on your own, you might encounter many obstacles you have never thought of and you will want someone there to be supportive of you and to help you as you navigate a life of independence.

Second, master your weaknesses. It is a good idea to try and be aware of your weaknesses. If possible, have your close friend tell you what they feel are your biggest weaknesses. It Is also good to know your strengths, but it is your weaknesses that you need to work on. For instance, you might get very focused on playing video games for hours, maybe days at a time. While it is okay to play video games, playing them for days at a time when trying to live on your own can lead to you losing your job and also your house. So, it is important that you recognize your weaknesses and do your best to work with them.

Next, learn to balance your schedule. It is important to learn how to do multiple things in a day. You need to be flexible and willing to schedule time for activities, work, and social engagements.

Then, live a healthy lifestyle. You should exercise and try to eat healthy. You also have to maintain your hygiene or you might find yourself out of a job.

Last but not least, follow your dreams and make them come true. Look through the newspapers and online and find that apartment or house that you desire to live in. Decide that you are going to move out and make it happen. Ultimately, living on your own is something that you have to make happen for yourself. So, decide that is what you want and don’t allow anything to deter you from your goal.

Learning to balance your schedule helps you ______.

1. complete your tasks at work, home and in society
2. play video games for hours without worrying losing your job
3. be flexible and willing to recognize your weaknesses
4. learn how to do multiple things at work

Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.

Learning The Basics of Essential Life Skills

Living on your own might be something that you dream of achieving some day, but at the same time, the thought can be scary. You need an income, and then after that you need the survival skills to take care of yourself without anyone there to support you.

This guide will help prepare you for that transition so that some day you can live independently.

First, create a support network. We need people to be there for us and to also be honest with us and tell us how we can improve ourselves. Preferably, this network will extend beyond family members and include at least one close friend that you trust. Ultimately, when you are living on your own, you might encounter many obstacles you have never thought of and you will want someone there to be supportive of you and to help you as you navigate a life of independence.

Second, master your weaknesses. It is a good idea to try and be aware of your weaknesses. If possible, have your close friend tell you what they feel are your biggest weaknesses. It Is also good to know your strengths, but it is your weaknesses that you need to work on. For instance, you might get very focused on playing video games for hours, maybe days at a time. While it is okay to play video games, playing them for days at a time when trying to live on your own can lead to you losing your job and also your house. So, it is important that you recognize your weaknesses and do your best to work with them.

Next, learn to balance your schedule. It is important to learn how to do multiple things in a day. You need to be flexible and willing to schedule time for activities, work, and social engagements.

Then, live a healthy lifestyle. You should exercise and try to eat healthy. You also have to maintain your hygiene or you might find yourself out of a job.

Last but not least, follow your dreams and make them come true. Look through the newspapers and online and find that apartment or house that you desire to live in. Decide that you are going to move out and make it happen. Ultimately, living on your own is something that you have to make happen for yourself. So, decide that is what you want and don’t allow anything to deter you from your goal.

In order to make your dream of living independently come true, you have to _______.

1. find an apartment online for your parents to move out
2. live by yourself instead of living with your parents
3. find yourself out of a job because of maintaining your hygiene
4. never allow anything to deter you from your healthy lifestyle