English Question Bank
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Q2. My father wants me to study law, but I have made up my ……… to become an archaeologist, instead.

1. heart
2. head
3. brain
4. mind

Q3. Some working parents ______ being absent all day by giving their children lots of presents.

1. make out
2. make out of
3. make up
4. make up for

Q4. If you’re clever, you should never pass ______ an opportunity.

1. up
2. out
3. on

Q5. New students spend the first few days ______ themselves ______ the layout of the university.

1. calling / out
2. bringing / about
3. acquainting / with
4. carrying / on

Q6. He ______ out of the window for a moment and then went on working.

1. glanced
2. viewed
3. glimpsed
4. regarded

Q7. The famous Tower of London was built as a fortress by William the Conqueror. Early in the Middle Ages the kings used it as a palace; later on it was turned into a prison, but only distinguished prisoners, including statesmen and princes, were held there. Today the Tower is a national museum, where, among other things, the jewelry of the English kings and queens is on display. --------- It is obvious from the passage that the functions of the Tower of London _____.

1. were all established by William the Conqueror.
2. have always been controlled by the kings.
3. have varied greatly over the centuries.
4. are all of a military nature.
5. have not changed at all since the Middle Ages.

Q8. Her name is mud these days because

1. she changed it
2. she didn't clean up
3. she was caught cheating

Q9. I know you’ve got it - so come on, ______!

1. hand it on
2. hand it out
3. hand it over
4. hand it in

Q10. Neil is famous for making up the most incredible stories, so you'd better take them with a pinch of ……… .

1. snuff
2. pepper
3. salt
4. herbs