(1)
A : Have you seen Dave and Lisa lately? It seems like they're spending a lot of time together.
B : I heard a ( rumor ) that they are dating, but I don't know if that's true or not.
1. proposal
2. question
3. rumor
4. thought
(2)
The recipe called for butter, but I (substituted ) low-fat margarine because I'm on a diet.
1. replaced
2. substituted
3. criticized
4. shifted
(3)
Bill's grandmother is a very ( ) person. She always gives Bill and his brothers very expensive presents on their birthdays
1. considerate
2. generous
3. eccentric
4. positive
(4)
A : The school's baseball team is so good. How did you guys get so good?
B : I think one (factor) is the coaching we have. The coaches have helped us so much.
1. factor
2. position
3. objective
4. compliment
(5)
A : Hi, Bob. Can you ( ) a minute this afternoon? I'd like to havea word with you.
B : Yes, of course.
1. gain
2. lose
3. spare
4. consume
(6)
A : How was my science report, Mr. Harris?
B : It was good, Jane. But there were a lot of spelling mistakes.
You have to type more (accurately).
1. neatly
2. accurately
3. rapidly
4. impressively
(7)
Roger's history teacher is not popular because he always ( ) a lot of homework, especially on weekends.
1. expresses
2. defines
3. implies
4. assigns
(8)
He sent Mary a gift by special (delivery ) so it would be in time for her birthday.
1. mailing
2. transfer
3. sending
4. delivery
(9)
One of my cousins always complaints that she cannot (afford) to buy a car with her small salary.
1. afford
2. allow
3. count
4. regard
(10)
A : John, have you found a new job?
B : No, not yet. I've e-mailed (applications
) to seven different companies.
1.positions
2.careers
3.records
4.applications
