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Q2. The magician created the ----- of a disappearing coin.

1. allusion
2. illusion

Q3. Even though Lucas had been bullying the new kid since the beginning of the year, Lucas shed his (crocodile tears) after the principal caught him and threatened him with suspension.

1. This means that Lucas genuinely feels sorry for his actions.
2. This means that Lucas display of sorrow was insincere.
3. This means that Lucas was afraid of the principal.
4. This means that Lucas was afraid of the new kid.

Q4. Don't lose your … It's not worth it.

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

Q5. We'll put the project on the back burner because

1. it's a terrible plan
2. we've already tried it
3. we're too busy just now

Q6. Find the synonym of the following word. ***** Accustomed

1. flexible
2. limp
3. stiff
4. used to

Q7. Find the synonym of the following words written in capitals. ***** -Who’s that man you spoke to just now? -I don’t know, he is completely UNFAMILIAR to me.

1. foreign
2. strange
3. unknown
4. new
5. for

Q8. The children are really getting in my ……… . Tell them to go and play outside.

1. hair
2. nerves
3. mouth
4. books

Q9. Some of the boys in the class used to take the ……… out of Alfie's speech impediment.

1. hooray
2. mickey
3. cackle
4. hampers

Q10. While they were on holiday their house was broken ______ and some valuable paintings were stolen.

1. down
2. into
3. about
4. away