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Q2. To drive off the road into a gasoline station is the same as to ______ into the gas station.

1. pull
2. get
3. let

Q3. There is ‘no smoking’ sign in our library but ______.

1. I never smoke there
2. a lot of people ignore it
3. nobody smokes
4. everybody must obey this

Q4. For which job would a jack of all trades be best suited?

1. a dealer in a casino
2. a caretaker in a school
3. a teller in a bank

Q5. If you hit the sack,

1. you win the lottery
2. you give up a sport because you feel you are not good enough
3. you go to bed because you are very tired

Q6. World renowned country western super group The Mountain Boys can sell out an arena (at the drop of a hat)

1. The Mountain Boys may be able to sell out an arena, but it will take a long time.
2. The Mountain Boys can sell out an arena very quickly.
3. The Mountain Boys are always willing to perform at charity events.
4. The Mountain Boys enforce a dress code at all of their shows.

Q7. Eric wanted to fix his cousin’s computer, but he was already having problems setting up his Aunt’s Wi-Fi network and he didn’t want to ( open a whole new can of worms)

1. Eric was sick of spending his time helping his family
2. Eric wanted to go fishing instead of working on computers.
3. Eric was having difficulties untangling the computer wires.
4. Eric was not ready to begin working on a complicated new problem

Q8. By 5.30 this afternoon, Tom ______ at work for eight hours.

1. had been
2. would have been
3. will have been
4. has been

Q9. Classical music isn't really Mary's cup of tea, so when I offered to take her to a concert of chamber music, she

1. wasn't all that excited
2. was really excited
3. looked very exciting

Q10. Find the synonym of the following word. ***** Rubbish

1. scrap
2. crump
3. stone
4. litter