English Question Bank
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Q2. Magda was ……… after she heard that she had won a televison in a competition.

1. over the hill
2. on cloud nine
3. on the hop
4. over the peg

Q3. 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.

Q4. Find the synonym of the following words written in capitals. ***** The restaurant was SUPERB, and the prices were very low, we enjoyed our holidays.

1. superficial
2. excellent
3. superior
4. supersonic
5. expensive

Q5. Where the pilot finally managed to land _______.

1. is not known
2. nobody knows;
3. we don’t know
4. nobody knew

Q6. Find the synonym of the following words written in capitals. ***** I wonder how many similar days I should BE FORCED to spend there.

1. be heard
2. be sent
3. be made
4. be continued
5. be rich

Q7. Our maths teacher ______ us a lot of homework last week but he ______ us very much so far this week.

1. would give / didn’t give
2. had given / didn’t give
3. gave / didn’t given
4. gave / hasn’t given

Q8. I know that Catherine has been really unpleasant toward you, Alvin, but (take it with a grain of salt): she's mean to everyone.

1. Alvin should try hard to get on Catherine's good side.
2. Alvin should be worried that Catherine is not treating him kindly.
3. Alvin should go and get lunch and reflect on Catherine's attitude.
4. Alvin should not be concerned about how Catherine is treating him.

Q9. There were ---- customers than anticipated.

1. fewer
2. less

Q10. If you tell Maria there's a surprise English test today, you won't see her for ……… .

1. cloud
2. rain
3. fog
4. dust