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Q2. Find the synonym of the following words written in capitals. ***** Shakespeare is sometimes called the BARD-of-the middle age.

1. poet
2. writer
3. poem
4. banner
5. song

Q3. In an interview yesterday Mr. Wilson was questioned about the harmful effects of horror movies on teenagers. He argued that such effects were often exaggerated and claimed that other types of films were far more dangerous for young people. When asked to prove this, he pointed out that horror films were often set in unreal situations and were clearly not to be taken seriously. In contrast, he claimed that films showing violent crime were often set in everyday life, and were therefore more damaging. -------- In Mr. Wilson’s opinion, horror films _____.

1. cost more than other kinds of films.
2. are more popular among the elderly than among the young.
3. should be banned altogether.
4. are less damaging to young people that films of violent crime.
5. have recently ceased to appeal to the young.

Q4. Simon was given the cold ……… by the other teachers after informing the newspapers about widespread corruption at the college.

1. chin
2. shoulder
3. neck
4. back

Q5. We decided to call it a day because

1. we had so much to do
2. we were short of time
3. it was getting late

Q6. Vince knew that if he wanted to get into college, he'd have to (keep his nose to the grindstone) all senior year.

1. Vince would have to apply for college.
2. Vince would have to work hard for a whole year.
3. Vince would have to wait patiently for an opportunity.
4. Vince would have to stay out of trouble for a whole year.

Q7. I wanted to know why no one _______.

1. had come
2. hadn’t come
3. has come
4. hasn’t come

Q8. He began to realize that he _______ mistake.

1. is making
2. has made
3. had made
4. will make

Q9. Mrs Raven isn't capable of controlling the class. She is so timid she wouldn't say ……… .

1. kill the fatted cow
2. put the cat among the pigeons
3. boo to a goose
4. cry wolf

Q10. The firefighters had to break the door ______ to rescue the little girl.

1. into
2. out
3. down