English Question Bank
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Q2. I’ll have to ______ now, I’m afraid; there is someone at the door.

1. hang on
2. hang up
3. hang out
4. hang back

Q3. This job is my bread and butter, so

1. I don't really need it
2. I don't get paid for it
3. I can't afford to lose it

Q4. Her name is mud these days because

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

Q5. Find the synonym of the following word. ***** Stubborn

1. shy
2. obstinate
3. pliable
4. yielding

Q6. If we______ the plan you suggest, we are more likely to be successful.

1. decide
2. elect
3. command
4. vote
5. adopt

Q7. By the way, I’ve just heard that Sally and Chris have ______ their engagement.

1. broken into
2. broken down
3. broken away
4. broken up

Q8. The (abandoned) boat was found miles away from the shore; they never found out who had been on it.

1. cherished
2. deserted
3. shabby
4. austere
5. unabashed

Q9. I have a mark on my coat but ______.

1. it is not noticeable
2. I’ve cleaned it
3. you can see it
4. it was very small

Q10. Next August, while you ______ for your exams, I ______ on a Mediterranean beach.

1. are preparing / will be
2. were preparing / would be
3. prepare / will be
4. were preparing / was