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7 More Practice: Vocabulary

This document contains a 7-question practice test on vocabulary and grammar. The questions cover topics like choosing words that don't belong, replacing words to complete sentences, matching parts of sentences, and converting statements and questions to reported speech. The test aims to help students practice and improve their vocabulary and grammar skills.

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7 More Practice: Vocabulary

This document contains a 7-question practice test on vocabulary and grammar. The questions cover topics like choosing words that don't belong, replacing words to complete sentences, matching parts of sentences, and converting statements and questions to reported speech. The test aims to help students practice and improve their vocabulary and grammar skills.

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Vocabulary
1 Circle the word or phrase that does not belong.
1. raise money drop out charity donate
2. support a cause take action charge protest
3. slums crime violence marriage
4. queue inequality ignorance hunger

2 Choose the correct answer.


1. The nicotine in cigarettes is a harmless / harmful substance that destroys your health.
2. Joe carried the heavy box for the teacher. He is a helpful / helpless person.
3. Ellen is a careless / careful driver who does not pay attention to the road signs.
4. My friends from London called to wish me happy birthday. What thoughtless / thoughtful people!
5. My computer is so slow that it is useless / useful to me.

3 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases below. Make any necessary changes.

jobless poverty hide sign a petition rent hopeless drugs


1. My brother is looking for a room to near the university.
2. My daughter my car keys and now I cant find them.
3. The doctor sadly told the family that the situation was .
4. Andrew was for six months before he began working in our office.
5. There are many places in the world where people live in and the
government does nothing.
6. We heard a lecture at school about the dangers of taking .
7. I love dogs and thats why I for a law to protect animals.

4 Replace the words in bold with the words below. Make any necessary changes.

alone elderly spot make sure beautiful worthless


1. Stop here. Ive just seen the house we are looking for.
2. This necklace is made of plastic. It has no value.
3. The old people need help in their daily lives.
4. Did you check that we turned off the lights before we left the house?
5. Carrie wants to share her flat. She doesnt want to live by herself.
6. Matt only dates attractive girls.

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5 Match A to B to form sentences.


A B
1. Sam decided to move a. that they will find the murderer.
2. My companys prejudice against women b. and we will have to use our car to get to work.
3. Grandad helped my little brother overcome c. has kept me from getting a better position.
4. The police are hopeful d. because he had noisy neighbours.
5. The bus drivers may go on strike e. his fear of the dark.

6 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases below. Make any necessary changes.

successful end up unemployment demonstrations volunteer peaceful


1. Although Jeffrey studied to be an engineer, he teaching maths.
2. Our new house is in a very area, with no buses or trains.
3. Janet dreams of being a model and earning a lot of money.
4. The president said that among young people is the governments
biggest problem.
5. My best friend wants to in Africa for a year before she goes to university.
6. The news on television showed the workers against low wages.

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Grammar
1 Choose the correct answer in reported speech.
1. Cindy took the baby to the doctor yesterday.
a. He said that Cindy had taken the baby to the doctor the day before.
b. He said that Cindy took the baby to the doctor the day before.
2. The game will be over soon.
a. The coach said that the game would be over soon.
b. The coach said that the game will be over soon.
3. I dont want your help.
a. Tom said that he doesnt want my help.
b. Tom said that he didnt want my help.
4. Were they sleeping during the film?
a. My boyfriend asked if they had been sleeping during the film.
b. My boyfriend asked if they were sleeping during the film.

2 Rewrite the sentences in reported speech. Make any necessary changes.


1. Jim hasnt visited me for a long time.
Tony said that ...................................................................................................................................
2. The party will begin at eight oclock.
The girls said that .............................................................................................................................
3. Open your books, please!
The teacher told the students ............................................................................................................
4. The biscuits are baking in the oven.
Mum said that ..................................................................................................................................
5. Lets ask Matt to bring a pizza.
Karen suggested ...............................................................................................................................
6. My family has already been to Paris.
The man told the travel agent that ....................................................................................................

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3 Complete the sentences with the correct verb and reported speech. Make any necessary changes.
1. Im the best student in the class, Bob said.
Bob boasted / reminded .................................................................................................................
2. The neighbours made a lot of noise, Janice said.
Janice complained / admitted .........................................................................................................
3. Dont use my computer! the boss said to her secretary.
The boss warned / suggested ..........................................................................................................
4. Please buy a newspaper, Guy said to Daniel.
Guy told / threatened ......................................................................................................................
5. I will punish you the next time you are late.
Dad threatened / ordered ...............................................................................................................
6. We didnt invite Larry to the meeting.
The girls boasted / admitted ...........................................................................................................

4 Rewrite the questions in reported speech.


1. Is Mark buying a new car? Sara asked.
..........................................................................................................................................................
2. Has the water boiled? Clive asked.
..........................................................................................................................................................
3. What do you want to order? the waitress enquired.
..........................................................................................................................................................
4. Why must they go to bed so early? Aunt Ruby asked.
..........................................................................................................................................................
5. Will the concert start on time? Peter wanted to know.
..........................................................................................................................................................

5 Write the sentences in reported speech using the words given. Make any necessary changes.
1. The hotel clerk / say / the bellboy / take / suitcases / later
..........................................................................................................................................................
2. The officer / order / the people / leave / the building / immediately
..........................................................................................................................................................
3. William / suggest / try / the new Chinese restaurant
..........................................................................................................................................................

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