Test 2 - Module 2
VOCABULARY
A. Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately completes the sentence.
1. Although the food at this diner is nothing to write home about, the service is as the waitresses are
very polite and efficient.
a. unspoilt b. idyllic c. outstanding d. lush
2. Edwin Anderson is a double agent who remains a(n) figure throughout the novel as the reader
never finds out his true identity.
a. shadowy b. prosperous c. commendable d. exclusive
3. Edward VIII reigned as King for a short period of time and was the only British monarch to voluntarily
the throne.
a. extinguish b. relinquish c. vanquish d. distinguish
4. This seminar a large variety of activities that are sure to help you achieve the level of competency
required to work independently.
a. enables b. encloses c. encompasses d. enchants
5. The witnesss testimony gave to the defendants claim that he had been dining at Harringtons at
the time of the murder.
a. vent b. lie c. ground d. place
6. Having not thought of an alternative course of action, I found myself in a difficult situation when my plan .
a. backwashed b. backlashed c. backtracked d. backfired
7. If he accepted the promotion, it would involve him being to the head offices in France.
a. transformed b. transported c. transferred d. transmitted
8. Local delicacies make trying the cuisine worth your while.
a. lush b. traditional c. elegant d. vibrant
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B. Use the word given to form a suitable idiom and complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
1. I personally would feel terribly embarrassed wearing a dress like the one Sally wore to the party
yesterday night.. DEAD
I personally wearing a dress like the
one Sally wore to the party yesterday night.
2. Mary really offended John yesterday when she said that he didnt stand a chance of getting into law school. FOOT
Mary really when she said that John didnt
stand a chance of getting into law school.
3. I was extremely frightened when I heard a growling noise coming out of my wardrobe; fortunately it was only
my brother playing a prank on me. SKIN
I nearly when I heard a growling noise
coming out of my wardrobe, fortunately though it was only my brother playing a prank on me.
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4. I found it difficult to look serious when my supervisor, who is never at a loss for words, sat speechless looking
mindlessly at a colleague of mine who threw her resignation in his face. FACE
I found it difficult to when my supervisor,
who is never at a loss for words, sat speechless looking at a colleague of mine who had thrown her
resignation in his face.
5. Samantha has been very happy ever since she got a place on that graduate training scheme. CLOUD
Samantha ever since she got a place on
that graduate training scheme.
6. Ben had never met any of Sissys relatives so he felt really uncomfortable and out of place at her family
get-together. FISH
Ben had never met any of Sissys relatives so he felt
at her family get together.
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