English Question Bank
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Q2. To inherit money is the same as to ______ into money.

1. come
2. move
3. keep

Q3. To ……… fun at someone is to laugh rudely at them.

1. give
2. stick
3. beat
4. poke

Q4. 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.

Q5. Joanna will never forgive you for letting the ……… . It was meant to be a secret!

1. cows out of the field
2. cat out of the bag
3. pig out of the poke
4. chickens out of the cage

Q6. 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.

Q7. It cost me ______ than I thought it would.

1. fewer
2. much
3. more
4. a lot

Q8. I don’t think you should go ______ a job in that company.

1. after
2. in
3. to

Q9. The best way to keep something under wraps is to

1. put it into the refrigerator
2. stop thinking about it
3. let as few people as possible know about it

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

1. impending
2. punctual
3. prompt
4. delayed