TESTS

Test Yourself

TEST I

After each sentence there are four phrases, only one of which can satisfactorily be used in that sentence. Write down the phrase which can best fill the blank space.

1. Now that you mention her name, I know who she is, although I didn’t recognise her ________. (all the time; at one time; at the time; at times)

2. ________ it used to be possible to get toffee apples regularly, but now it seems that they are no longer obtainable. (in time; at times; at one time; at the time)

3. On the whole I agree with you, but ________ I think it important to recognise that we may be wrong. (in time; at times, at the same time, the whole time)

4. He failed to submit his application ________ so the selection committee did not consider it. (for the time being; at times; in time, at the same time)

5. The airline prides itself on its punctuality and claims its flights always arrive ________. (at the time; on time; in time; at the same time)

6. I would advise you to put aside this problem ________; you can easily return to it later. (the whole time; for the time being; at the same time; at times)

7. ________ I believed what he said, but eventually I learned the truth. (for a time, in time, all the time; at the same time)

8. ________ John can be charming, but normally he’s most unpleasant. (at the time; at one time; at times; at the same time)

9. Although you may not believe me, ________ you will come to realise it’s true. (for a time, in time, at times; at one time)

10. He keeps on fidgeting ________; it gets on your nerves. (for a time; the whole time; at times; at the time)

TEST II

The words listed below are names of parts of the body. Each of the ten sentences that follow can be suitably completed by one of these words, in each case used as a verb. Write down the most suitable word from the list in the appropriate form.

1. The head of a family ________ great responsibility.

2. He hurriedly ________ through the book.

3. I was interested to see that John’s name ________ the list of subscribers.

4. He ________ the words to me so that the other’s shouldn’t hear.

5. I ________ my way through the crowd.

6. She ________ him with increasing interest.

7. If all the customers were to ________ the material, it would soon get soiled.

8. Frankly, his proposals were more than I could ________.

9. If I protest against these new measures, will you ________ me up?

10. When a young boy does damage to someone else’s property, it is his father who always has to ________ the bill.

Key:

I. 1. at the time; 2. At one time; 3. at the same time; 4. in time; 5. on time; 6. for the time being; 7. For a time; 8. At times; 9. in time; 10. the whole time

II. 1. shoulders; 2. thumbed; 3. headed; 4. mouthed; 5. elbowed; 6. eyed; 7. finger; 8. stomach; 9. back; 10. foot

By N. Butakova, School “Feniks”