English Question Bank
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Q2. ______ I was watching TV, the telephone rang.

1. While
2. Before
3. After
4. Until

Q3. Why did he try to run ______ from home?

1. off
2. out
3. away

Q4. The prosecutor knew that the councilman had stolen public funds, but she wanted to (get all of her ducks in a row) before she charged him with a crime.

1. She wanted to catch the councilman in the act
2. She wanted to take the time to properly prepare her case
3. She had other business to take care of before going after the councilman
4. She had to finish eating lunch before she went back to work

Q5. Find the synonym of the following words written in capitals. ***** Everybody PROTESTED to be examined again.

1. were for
2. were against
3. were after
4. were before
5. were like

Q6. There is no bread left because we ______ it all.

1. have eaten
2. has been eaten
3. had eaten
4. have been eaten

Q7. If people ______ ill, they go to see a doctor.

1. is
2. are
3. were
4. will be

Q8. Ever since country western super group The Mountain Boys started wearing stovepipe hats, those hats have been (selling like hotcakes).

1. This means that stovepipe hats have been selling quickly.
2. This means that stovepipe hats have been selling slowly.
3. This means that stovepipe hats have been selling at an average pace.
4. This means that stovepipe hats have not been selling at all.

Q9. It was the first time she ______ ever ______ a prize.

1. has / won
2. had / won
3. is / won
4. would / win

Q10. Don't lose your … It's not worth it.

1. tether
2. rag
3. mind
4. neck