Lesson 13 - Connectives

1. Karen is rich; ___, her cousin Kate is poor.
   a. therefore
   b. however
   c. otherwise
   Answerb
2. You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late.
   a. Consequently
   b. Furthermore
   c. Otherwise
   Answerc
3. I enjoy reading this new magazine. ___, it has good articles.
   a. Moreover
   b. Nevertheless
   c. However
   Answera
4. Jack wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap.
   a. Otherwise
   b. Hence
   c. Nevertheless
   Answerc
5. Phil was not thirsty; ___, he drank five glasses of water.
   a. however
   b. moreover
   c. furthermore
   Answera
6. The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.
   a. Therefore
   b. Nonetheless
   c. Otherwise
   Answera
7. The weather was terrible. ___, we decided to delay our trip.
   a. Furthermore
   b. Besides
   c. Therefore
   Answerc
8. You must buy the tickets; ___, we won't be able to see that play.
   a. otherwise
   b. although
   c. besides
   Answera
9. The neighborhood isn't very interesting. I like the house, ___.
   a. moreover
   b. thus
   c. though
   Answerc
10. We live in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other.
    a. however
    b. therefore
    c. furthermore
    Answera
11. He didn't earn enough money. ___, his wife decided to get a job.
    a. Moreover
    b. Therefore
    c. Although
    Answerb
12. That house isn't big enough for us, and ___, it's too expensive.
    a. furthermore
    b. hence
    c. although
    Answera
13. We have plenty of money and workers; ___, we hope to finish the house remodeling soon.
    a. nevertheless
    b. unless
    c. thus
    Answerc
14. She's extremely rich; ___, she's not snobbish.
    a. hence
    b. however
    c. otherwise
    Answerb
15. It was a windy and rainy night. ___, I decided to go out.
    a. nevertheless
    b. otherwise
    c. hence
    Answera

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Lesson 12- Conjunctions II

1. They got married. They had to learn to manage their own home. (after)
   AnswerAfter they got married, they had to learn to manage their own home.
2. He went crazy. His wife burnt his breakfast. (when)
   AnswerHe went crazy when his wife burnt his breakfast.
3. You can hear what I'm saying. You keep quiet. (if)
   AnswerYou can hear what I'm saying if you keep quiet.
4. I won't invite my classmates to a party. I know them well. (until)
   AnswerI won't invite my classmates to a party until I know them well.
5. He arrived home. I had already cleaned the house. (by the time)
   AnswerBy the time he arrived home, I had already cleaned the house.
6. The first quiz was easy. This one is extremelly difficult. (whereas)
   AnswerWhereas the first quiz was easy, this one is extremelly difficult. The first quiz was easy whereas this one is extremelly difficult.
7. She's snobbish. People like her. (yet)
   AnswerShe's snobbish, yet people like her.
8. We're broke. We can't buy anything. (since)
   AnswerSince we're broke, we can't buy anything.
9. He failed. He won't give up his ideals. (even though)
   AnswerEven though he failed, he won't give up his ideals.
10. He fell asleep. He was watching the film. (while)
    AnswerHe fell asleep while he was watching the film.

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Lesson 11 - Conjunctions I

1. Do you think this is something ___ can be learned?
   a. who
   b. that
   c. X (the conjunction can be omitted)
   Answerb
2. Don't go out ___ you've finished your work.
   a. as
   b. while
   c. until
   Answerc
3. Make sure you close all the windows ___ it starts to rain.
   a. after
   b. before
   c. for
   Answerb
4. I think I know ___ he left the job.
   a. why
   b. until
   c. where
   Answera
5. ___ I had known how much I would disappoint him, I woudn't have done it.
   a. Whether
   b. When
   c. If
   Answerc
6. ___ you see me, get in the car.
   a. As soon as
   b. While
   c. Whether
   Answera
7. My friend John, ___ lives in California, has a car with a New York license.
   a. whose
   b. who
   c. that
   Answerb
8. It's usually quite simple to cross the border between the USA and Canada ___ these two countries have friendly relations.
   a. yet
   b. and
   c. because
   Answerc
9. ___ a university professor returns from a sabbatical leave, he should be better qualified.
   a. Until
   b. When
   c. Even though
   Answerb
10. She's ___ a snobbish person ___ nobody likes to be with her.
    a. such...that
    b. such...as
    c. so...that
    Answera

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Lesson 10 - Articles: Health Clubs

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1. Are you shopping for ___ health club to join so you can get in shape?
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. no article is needed
   Answera
2. Shop wisely! You could end up choosing ___ wrong club and losing more money than pounds.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. no article is needed
   Answerc
3. You may find out too late that ___ health clubs aren't for you.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. no article is needed
   Answerd
4. ___ San Diego fitness experts recommend thoroughly checking out several health clubs before you join one.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. no article is needed
   Answerd
5. First, know what you want and need in ___ fitness facility, and don't pay for what you'll never use.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. no article is needed
   Answera
6. If you only want exercise classes, ___ exercise studio without weight machines and locker rooms may work for you.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. no article is needed
   Answerb
7. If you're looking for ___ place to only do bodybuilding, you'll be happy in a basic gym.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. no article is needed
   Answera
8. You may be in ___ market for a full-service health club; then, make sure it offers lots of activities.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. no article is needed
   Answerc
9. Look for a place near your house, and check out ___ exercise instructors and personal trainers.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. no article is needed
   Answerc
10. They should be educated in physical education or certified by ___ organization such as the American Council on exercise.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. no article is needed
    Answerb
11. Certified instructors have at least some knowledge of anatomy, exercise physiology, injury prevention and ___ cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. no article is needed
    Answerd
12. You should evaluate ___ equipment and make sure fitness machines are modern and in working order.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. no article is needed
    Answerc
13. Try to talk to other members of the club. Find out what they believe are ___ advantages and disadvantages there.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. no article is needed
    Answerc
14. Look in ___ locker room, workout room, and shower--everywhere should be clean.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. no article is needed
    Answerc
15. ___ locker room sanitation is usually a good indication of how clean other areas are.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. no article is needed
    Answerd
16. Finally, before you sign ___ agreement to join, read the contract carefully.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. no article is needed
    Answerb

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Lesson 8 - A or An

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1. ___ eagle
   Answeran
2. ___ arrow
   Answeran
3. ____ ultra-violet ray
   ANSWERan
4. ___ honest person
   Answeran
5. ___ UFO
   Answera
6. ___ unidentified flying object
   Answeran
7. ___ easy question
   Answeran
8. ___ X-ray
   Answeran
9. ___ SOS
   Answeran
10. ___ university
    Answera
11. ___ umbrella
    Answeran
12. ___ hour-glass
    Answeran
13. ___ UNESCO office
    Answera
14. ___ SAT score
    Answeran
15. ___ TOEFL score
    Answera
16. ___ black umbrella
    Answera
17. ___ yellow tag
    Answera
18. ___ ox
    Answeran
19. ___ uniform
    Answera
20. ___ white umbrella
    Answera
21. ___ orange bag
    Answeran
22. ___ igloo
    Answeran
23. ___ orange sweater
    Answeran
24. ___ ugly dress
    Answeran

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Lesson 9 - Famous People - A Quiz on Articles

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1. Albert Einstein was ___ famous scientist.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. X [Nothing]
   Answera
2. Einstein was born in ___ Germany in 1879.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. X [Nothing]
   Answerd
3. Einstein won ___ Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. X [Nothing]
   Answerc
4. Einstein left his country and lived in ___ States until he died in 1955.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. X [Nothing]
   Answerc
5. Einstein is known for his theory of ___ relativity.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. X [Nothing]
   Answerd
6. Roentgen was ___ German physicist who discovered x-rays, revolutionizing medical diagnosis.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. X [Nothing]
   Answera
7. Roentgen won ___ 1901 Nobel Prize.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. X [Nothing]
   Answera
8. Mandela was born in ___ South Africa.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. X [Nothing]
   Answerd
9. Mandela was ___ first President elected in ___ South Africa after ___ Apartheid was revoked.
   a. a / the / the
   b. the / X / X
   c. a / X / the
   d. the / the / the
   Answerb
10. Mandela was imprisoned for ___ nearly 30 years for his anti-apartheid activities.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. X [Nothing]
    Answerd
11. Mother Teresa was ___ Roman Catholic nun.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. X [Nothing]
    Answera
12. Mother Teresa became famous for her hard work with ___ poor.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. X [Nothing]
    Answerc
13. She was ___ founder of ___ order of nuns called the Missionaries of Charity.
    a. a / an
    b. a / X
    c. the / X [Nothing]
    d. the / an
    Answerd
14. Mother Teresa lived in ___ Calcutta, India.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. X [Nothing]
    Answerd
15. Mother Teresa received ___ her Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. X [Nothing]
    Answerd

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Lesson 6 - A, An, The, or (Nothing)

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1. This coat was designed by ___ famous New York artist.
   Answer a
2. Can you tell me how to get to ___ bank from here?
   Answera OR the
3. ___ city museum is closed today.
   Answer The
4. He is one of ___ smartest people I know.
   Answerthe
5. I recommend you eat ___ apple pie at this restaurant.
   Answerthe
6. ___ milk is good for you.
   Answer (nothing)
7. Would you like to see ___ movie?
   Answera OR the
8. ___ apple a day keeps ___ doctor away.
   Answer An/the
9. I can't believe I failed ___ yesterday's test!
   Answer(nothing)
10. Do you have ___ dictionary that I can borrow?
    Answera

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Lesson 4 - A or An

1. This is Bob. He's _____ doctor.
   a. a
   b. an
   Answera
2. Peter is ____ engineer.
   a. a
   b. an
   Answerb
3. That's Oliver. He's ___ travel agent.
   a. a
   b. an
   Answera
4. Leonardo di Caprio is ___ actor.
   a. a
   b. an
   Answerb
5. Fred is ____ electrician.
   a. a
   b. an
   Answerb
6. Mr. Smith is ___ teacher.
   a. a
   b. an
   Answera
7. This is Gloria. She's ___ homemaker.
   a. a
   b. an
   Answera
8. That's John. He's ___ police officer.
   a. a
   b. an
   Answera
9. I'm ____ student.
   a. a
   b. an
   Answera
10. Meryl Streep is ____ actress.
    a. a
    b. an
    Answerb

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Lesson 5 - A, An, The or Nothing

1. This is ___ easy question.
   Answeran
2. Please speak ___ little louder.
   Answera
3. May I have your ___ phone number?
   Answer(nothing)
4. I have never seen ___ UFO.
   Answera
5. May I ask you ___ question?
   Answera / the
6. David is ___ best student in our class.
   Answerthe
7. What is ___ name of the next station?
   Answerthe
8. He has ___ my car today.
   Answer(nothing)
9. I went to ___ sea during my summer vacation.
   Answerthe
10. Is there ___ public telephone near here?
    Answera

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Lesson 3 - Short Answers

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1. Are you busy?
   Yes, ___.
   AnswerYes, I am. / Yes, we are.
2. Do you live in New York?
   No, ___.
   AnswerNo, I don't. / No, we don't.
3. Can Sylvia ride a bike?
   Yes, ___.
   AnswerYes, she can.
4. Does your father read the newspaper every day?
   Yes, ___.
   AnswerYes, he does.
5. Do you and your friends play soccer on Saturday?
   No, ___.
   AnswerNo, we don't.
6. Is your sister a doctor?
   No, ___.
   AnswerNo, she isn't.
7. Can Jack and Brian play the piano?
   Yes, ___.
   AnswerYes, they can.
8. Is Paris big?
   Yes, ___.
   AnswerYes, it is.
9. Are you thirsty?
   No, ___.
   AnswerNo, I'm not. / No, we aren't.
10. Does Robert like pepperoni pizza?
    No, ___.
    AnswerNo, he doesn't.
11. Are the students listening to music?
    No, ___.
    AnswerNo, they aren't.
12. Is the supermarket next to the post office?
    No, ___.
    AnswerNo, it isn't.
13. Is Leonardo di Caprio Vietnamese?
    No, ___.
    AnswerNo, he isn't.
14. Is your mother sleeping?
    No, ___.
    AnswerNo, she isn't.
15. Can you speak Portuguese?
    Yes, ___.
    AnswerYes, I can. / Yes, we can.

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Lesson 2 - Assorted Questions

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1. When do you write to your friends?
   I don't know.
   I write to my friends at home.
   I do it whenever I have time.
   AnswerI do it whenever I have time.
How old are you?
I'd rather not say.
I'd rather not tell my husband.
I'd rather not show you.
AnswerI'd rather not say.
How about going to the theater tonight?
I'm sorry to hear that.
Sorry I have a business meeting tonight.
Sure. Maybe some other time.
AnswerSorry I have a business meeting tonight.
2. Can I see your ticket, please?
   I'm afraid I can't find it.
   No, it's mine.
   Yes, it's a ticket.
   AnswerI'm afraid I can't find it.
3. What is your city like?
   I like it a lot.
   It's small, but nice.
   I have no idea.
   AnswerIt's small, but nice.
4. Excuse me, can you tell me where the museum is?
   Why do I have to tell you?
   You have to know the ropes.
   It's at the end of this street.
   AnswerIt's at the end of this street.
5. Can I pay by check? I don't have any cash on me.
   Sorry, we only take hard cash.
   Sorry, the checks were stolen.
   Sorry, that's not fair.
   AnswerSorry, we only take hard cash.
6. How would you like your steak?
   Rare, please.
   A slice, please.
   No, thanks.
   AnswerRare, please.
7. What are you going to do on your summer vacation?
   I might have worked hard.
   I traveled last summer.
   I haven't thought about it.
   AnswerI haven't thought about it.
8. Have you studied English before?
   Yes, but I need practice in speaking.
   Yes, when I was born.
   Yes, I'm interested in your English course.
   AnswerYes, but I need practice in speaking.
9. What time do you get up in the morning?
   At seven o'clock.
   At seventeen.
   At midnight.
   AnswerAt seven o'clock.
10. How long does it take you to get to class?
    I take medicime.
    It takes fifteen minutes.
    I take the bus.
    AnswerIt takes fifteen minutes.
11. Did she leave a message?
    No, she said she'd call later.
    No, she left the room.
    Yes, she'll leave one.
    AnswerNo, she said she'd call later.
12. May I borrow your car next Thursday? My friend is coming to visit me and I'd like to show her around.
    Sure, Thursday was good.
    Sure. Any time.
    Sure. Maybe some other time.
    AnswerSure. Any time.
13. Do you still feel homesick?
    Well, I feel dizzy.
    Yes, I have problems back home.
    Well, I'm getting over it a little.
    AnswerWell, I'm getting over it a little.
14. Where can you have your hair cut?
    At a hairdresser's.
    At a beautiful spot.
    At a grocer's.
    AnswerAt a hairdresser's.
15. Are you planning to buy an apartment?
    No, I just want a big one.
    No, I just want to rent one.
    Yes, I've already bought one.
    AnswerNo, I just want to rent one.
16. Don't you have the right change?
    No, I only have two nickels.
    No, I don't want to look strange.
    No, let's change it here.
    AnswerNo, I only have two nickels.
17. How much do you weigh?
    I don't want to wait.
    That girl is twice my weight.
    I weigh a hundred pounds.
    AnswerI weigh a hundred pounds.
18. Why is Bill so angry?
    No wonder. The teacher gave him a good grade.
    No wonder. The teacher made him study the verbs.
    No wonder. The teacher excused him for being late.
    AnswerNo wonder. The teacher made him study the verbs.

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Lesson 1 - 34 Easy Questions

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1. How often do you play tennis?
   a. On Tuesday.
   b. For two hours.
   c. Almost every day.
   d. With John.
   AnswerC
2. Where do you usually eat lunch?
   a. Sandwich.
   b. With Jane.
   c. At 12:00.
   d. In the cafeteria.
   AnswerD
3. How long did you study last night?
   a. With Bob.
   b. In my room.
   c. English.
   d. For three hours.
   AnswerD
4. What kind of novels do you like?
   a. Yes, I do.
   b. I like spy novels.
   AnswerB
5. What kind of work do you do?
   a. I work every day.
   b. I'm a piano teacher.
   c. I worked for two hours.
   AnswerB
6. How many hours a day do you watch TV?
   a. About two hours.
   b. In my living room.
   c. I watch the news.
   d. On Tuesday.
   AnswerA
7. What is your busiest day of the week?
   a. In the morning.
   b. Every day.
   c. Tuesday.
   d. Last week.
   AnswerC
8. My mother is a good cook.
   a. I agree with you.
   b. I agree you.
   c. I agree to you.
   d. I agree for you.
   AnswerA
9. What does "TV" mean?
   a. For one hour.
   b. Yes
   c. Television.
   d. For one hour.
   e. On Friday.
   AnswerC
10. How do you spell "dog"?
    a. No
    b. D-O-G
    c. No
    d. I don't
    e. Cat.
    f. I have one dog.
    AnswerB
11. What did you do yesterday?
    a. I am swimming.
    b. I swim.
    c. I will swim.
    d. I swam.
    AnswerD
12. What do you like to drink?
    a. Coffee.
    b. Saturday evening.
    c. Two.
    d. With my friends.
    AnswerA
13. What did you eat last night?
    a. At six.
    b. Spaghetti.
    c. With my family.
    d. At home.
    AnswerB
14. What are you doing?
    a. I'm eating.
    b. I ate.
    c. I will be eating.
    d. I have eaten.
    AnswerA
15. What will you do this afternoon?
    a. I play soccer.
    b. I played soccer.
    c. I'll play soccer.
    d. I was playing soccer.
    AnswerC
16. It seems to me that most restaurants are too expensive?
    a. I don't think it.
    b. I don't think.
    c. I don't think so.
    AnswerC
17. Where's Mike?
    a. At school.
    b. At eight.
    c. For three hours.
    d. No, he isn't.
    AnswerA
18. Where do you do your homework?
    a. With John.
    b. In the evening.
    c. About one hour.
    d. Every day.
    e. At home.
    AnswerE
19. When did you go to that restaurant?
    a. Speghetti.
    b. With Jane.
    c. Last night.
    d. About 30 minutes.
    AnswerC
20. When was the last time you took a picture?
    a. A picture of Jane.
    b. Seven pictures.
    c. About four days ago.
    d. With my camera.
    AnswerC
21. What were you doing last night at 7:00?
    a. I sleep.
    b. I slept.
    c. I will be sleeping.
    d. I was sleeping.
    AnswerD
22. When will you mail that letter?
    a. Last night.
    b. To Jane.
    c. After school.
    AnswerC
23. What are you going to do after dinner?
    a. I took a bath
    b. I'll take a bath.
    c. I take a bath.
    AnswerB
24. How long have you been playing the trumpet?
    a. About 50 cm.
    b. For four years.
    c. In my room.
    d. By myself.
    AnswerB
25. How many hours a day do you sleep?
    a. I have slept 7 hours.
    b. I am sleeping 7 hours.
    c. I slept 7 hours.
    d. I sleep 7 hours.
    AnswerD
26. How often do you write letters?
    a. Two pages.
    b. Two times a week.
    c. Two people.
    d. Two hours.
    AnswerB
27. Where can I buy beer?
    a. When you are twenty years old.
    b. About two bottles.
    c. With Jane.
    d. At a liquor store.
    AnswerD
28. What's your favorite sport?
    a. Swim.
    b. Swimming.
    AnswerB
29. When was the last time you went shopping?
    a. Yesterday.
    b. Tomorrow.
    c. Near the Station.
    AnswerA
30. How often do you speak on the telephone?
    a. At least once a day.
    b. In the evening?
    c. For about 30 minutes.
    AnswerA
31. How many times have you gone camping?
    a. Three people.
    b. Three days.
    c. Three times.
    AnswerC
32. When's your birthday?
    a. November two.
    b. November twice.
    c. November second.
    AnswerC
33. Where are you from?
    a. New York.
    b. 1982.
    c. At school.
    AnswerA
34. How do you get to school?
    a. With train.
    b. In train.
    c. By train.
    AnswerC

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