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Q2. 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.

Q3. 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

Q4. She heard a sound ______ brought her heart into her mouth.

1. what
2. who
3. whenever
4. which

Q5. That book will come ______ very useful.

1. up
2. in
3. down

Q6. After Michael missed three shots in a row and passed the ball to a player on the other team, the boys were only up by two and they suspected that Michael would be the (Achilles' heel) of the team.

1. A person who performs well under pressure
2. A valuable contributor to a cause shared by many
3. A weakness in an otherwise strong entity
4. A person who inspires others to succeed

Q7. When he sees blood, he passes ______.

1. over
2. out
3. on

Q8. If someone drops a bombshell, they

1. make a serious mistake
2. create a big problem
3. have some big, bad news

Q9. It is likely that by the time you ______ to the shop it______ shut.

1. will get / will be
2. got / will be
3. would get / will
4. get / will be

Q10. I ______ to see you tomorrow, but now I find I can’t.

1. will come
2. come
3. was coming
4. am coming