Many parents wish that their children would follow in their ___________, but all too often those children rebel and take different paths.
footsteps
15
I felt so _____________ (HELP) when I had a broken leg. My wife had to drive me everywhere.
helpless
10
My grandfather is extremely ______________ (KNOW)) about geography.
knowledgeable
15
I rarely participate in political protests, but I think it's important to do so.
PART
Although I think doing so is important, seldom __________________ in political protests.
do I take part
20
Besides organising my office, I made reservations for dinner tonight!
TIDY
Not only ___________________, but I also booked a table at the restaurant for tonight!
did I tidy up my office
15
CORRECT ONE MISTAKE IN EACH SENTENCE
1. Is that the film in where the main character secretly works for the CIA? 2. To who do you wish to speak?
1. the film IN WHICH or the film WHERE; 2. To WHOM
20
The reports of elephants attacking farms and villages are surprising, in __________ of the fact that they are ___________ as peaceful creatures. a) regard. b) light. c) due. d) regarded. e) considered. f) believed
in LIGHT of the fact that they are REGARDED as ...
25
"Don't forget to bring your passport, Ivan", Carla said.
REMINDED
Carla __________________ his passport.
reminded Ivan not to forget / reminded Ivan to bring
15
There is nowhere near as much space in this room as in the other.
NEARLY
This room is ___________________ as the other one.
not nearly as spacious
20
Looking at those lighter clouds, the weather seems to be improving now.
SIGNS
Looking at those lighter clouds, the weather ______________ improving now
is showing signs of
20
I had to stay in bed for a few weeks after breaking my leg, but now I'm finally on the __________ and can walk around using crutches.
mend
20
In the unlikely event that you are available this weekend, it would be great to meet up for a cup of coffee.
HAPPEN
If ___________________ free this weekend, it would be great to meet up for a cup of coffee.
you happen to be free
20
CORRECT TWO MISTAKES BY ADDING/REMOVING/CHANGING A WORD
"I'm going to a concert tonight. Do you fancy joining me?" "I rather not go out this evening. I wish you will stay home with me."
I WOULD rather not go out this evening. I wish you WOULD stay home with me.
25
Regardless of ____________ you're an amateur or an experienced professional, writing music for films is an art all its own.
whether
15
John is on the verge of quitting trying to learn guitar.
ABOUT
John is ___________________ up trying to learn guitar.
about to give
15
No sooner had I registered for the exam than I began to worry.
SOON
I started to worry as _________________ up for the exam.
