SHAKESPEARE'S LAB Last update: 01/03/2009

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Word Usage

Choose the best way to complete the sentences below:

  1. I think . . . people like pizza.
    2. almost
    most
  2. He . . . us a very funny story.
    3. told
    said
  3. The meal was . . . good.
    4. too
    very
  4. I am . . . finished with my homework.
    5. most
    almost
  5. What did she . . . to you?
    6. tell
    say
  6. He woke up . . . late to catch the bus.
    7. so
    too
    very
  7. She spent . . . the day studying.
    8. almost
    most
    most of
  8. He ate . . . much that he got sick.
    9. so
    very
    too
  9. Can you . . . me what time it is?
    10. tell
    say
    speak
  10. I will . . . to my teacher about it tomorrow.
    11. say
    speak
    tell

Modals

Choose the best way to complete each sentence:

  1. I hope she . . . it.
    2. cans do
    can does
    can do
  2. All students . . . the TOEFL.
    3. must take
    must taking
    must to take
  3. You . . . go to sleep earlier.
    4. should to
    should
    should have
  4. She . . . speak English well.
    5. cans
    can to
    can
  5. I . . . it at all.
    6. can't to see
    can't see
    don't can see
  6. He . . . more slowly.
    7. must to
    can drives
    should drive
  7. She . . . a bigger breakfast.
    8. shoulds eat
    should eats
    should eat
  8. He . . . all day tomorrow.
    9. must to study
    must study
    must studies
  9. He . . . you with your homework.
    10. can help
    can helps
    can to help.
  10. You . . . her.
    11. should to
    should ask
    should asking

Phrasal Verbs

  1. Choose the phrasal verb most similar in meaning to: to find by chance or accident
    2. run across
    come to
    get in
    name after
    talk back to
  2. Choose the phrasal verb most similar in meaning to: invite
    3. ask out
    get along with
    take over
    bring about
    take after
  3. Choose the phrasal verb most similar in meaning to: examine, investigate
    4. talk over
    put up with
    check into
    wait on
    show up
  4. Choose the phrasal verb most similar in meaning to: die
    5. drop off
    get through
    drop out
    pass away
    get on
  5. Choose the phrasal verb most similar in meaning to: discuss
    6. look into
    point out
    catch up with
    get in
    talk over
  6. Choose the phrasal verb most similar in meaning to: resemble, be like someone else
    7. catch up with
    get along with
    name after
    take after
    come to
  7. Choose the phrasal verb most similar in meaning to: quit
    8. talk back to
    tear down
    drop out
    get through
    ask out
  8. Choose the phrasal verb most similar in meaning to: cause, make happen
    9. bring about
    take over
    look into
    get by
    put up with
  9. Choose the phrasal verb most similar in meaning to: appear, arrive
    10. show up
    check into
    wait on
    point out
    run across
  10. Choose the phrasal verb most similar in meaning to: destroy
    11. ask out
    drop off
    tear down
    pass away
    get on

Listening Practice

You need a computer with a sound card and speakers or earphones for these exercises.

Listening comprehension requires not only vocabulary and grammar skills but analytical and cultural abilities. This exercise asks you to determine the most appropriate answer for each question you hear. Click the LISTEN button below. After you hear the question, click on the best possible answer. (Close the audio box before answering.) To read the question, click the Peek button. Scroll down for the next question.

  1. LISTEN
    2. Yes, I can.
    Of course not.
    Because I have to.
    I'd rather not.
  2. LISTEN
    3. I'm afraid not.
    Yes, they are very nice.
    No, thank you.
    I hope so.
  3. LISTEN
    4. I bought it yesterday.
    As soon as I finish this note.
    It wasn't expensive.
    I'd be happy to.
  4. LISTEN
    5. I feel OK.
    I think you are right.
    Yes, it was very funny.
    I have too much homework tonight.
  5. LISTEN
    6. Until tomorrow.
    So long, see you tomorrow.
    I got here yesterday.
    Today is Wednesday.
  6. LISTEN
    7. I've been here for two hours.
    It usually takes about an hour.
    In about half an hour.
    This team started playing here last year.
  7. LISTEN
    8. I've been here once before.
    We'll be there in about ten minutes.
    We used to come here often.
    It's just the two of us.
  8. LISTEN
    9. Yes, I know.
    Not yet.
    Please do.
    Most of the time.
  9. LISTEN
    10. I haven't talked to her yet.
    She isn't able to talk to you now.
    I'll tell you what she said.
    I have to tell her now.
  10. LISTEN
    11. Thank you for helping.
    Do you know where the bus stop is?
    I'm sorry, I don't have time now.
    It doesn't help me.
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