L & R in Consonant Clusters

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1. An enlarged lymph ___ may be an indication of illness.
   a. gland
   b. grand
   Answer a

2. The ___ from the waterfall made the nearby rocks damp
   a. splay
   b. spray
   Answer b

3. The lonely landscape with no trees felt ___ and cold.
   a. bleak
   b. break
   Answer a

4. He asked her to be sincere and ___ about her feelings.
   a. flank
   b. frank
   Answer b

5. The emblem on the front of his jacket is called a ___.
   a. brazen
   b. blazon
   Answer b

6. One variety of ___ or adhesive is made from horse hooves
   a. glue
   b. grew
   Answer a

7. It is natural to want to ___ from a dangerous situation.
   a. flee
   b. free
   Answer b

8. French ___ are long strips of potato cooked in hot oil.
   a. flies
   b. fries
   Answer b

9. Orange, yellow and pink are considered to be ___ colors.
   a. blight
   b. bright
   Answer b

10. A ___ is helpful for people with broken or injured legs.
    a. clutch
    b. crutch
    Answer b

11. When a person is sad, they usually ___ rather than smile.
    a. flown
    b. frown
    Answer b

12. A former British coin of very low value was called a ___.
    a. gloat
    b. groat
    Answer b

13. The pirates made the traitor walk the ___ , a narrow board.
    a. plank
    b. prank
    Answer a

14. The lights from the city ___ for miles in the evening sky.
    a. glow
    b. grow
    Answer a

15. The farmer was in a race to ___ the field before sun down.
    a. plow
    b. prow
    Answer a

16. Glass was scattered everywhere after the three vehicle ___.
    a. clash
    b. crash
    Answer b

17. The water filled balloon landed on the sidewalk with a ___.
    a. splat
    b. sprat
    Answer a

18. Let me ___ quickly to the store rather than taking the car.
    a. splint
    b. sprint
    Answer b

19. If you ___ or worry about the past, nothing will get better!
    a. blood
    b. brood
    Answer b

20. She had to stop swimming because of a ___ in her leg muscle.
    a. clamp
    b. cramp
    Answer b

21. Flowers ___ in the spring as soon as it gets warm and sunny.
    a. bloom
    b. broom
    Answer a

22. I am so ___ and relieved that he has completed his education.
    a. glad
    b. grad
    Answer a

23. Use a tool like a set of ___ to grasp the wire and twist it.
    a. pliers
    b. priors
    Answer a

24. The invalid's ___ body was supported by pillows and cushions.
    a. flail
    b. frail
    Answer b

25. A border made of antique wood is a nice way to ___ a picture.
    a. flame
    b. frame
    Answer b

26. It was a well known ___, an informal, cheap French restaurant.
    a. blazer
    b. brazier
    c. brassiere
    d. brasserie
    Answer d

27. He bore the ___ of most complaints because he was the manager.
    a. blunt
    b. brunt
    Answer b

28. The rancher only allows the strongest animals to mate and ___.
    a. bleed
    b. breed
    Answer b

29. Many facial tissues have a three ___ or three layer thickness.
    a. ply
    b. pry
    Answer a

30. Studying all night before a test is one way to ___ for an exam.
    a. clam
    b. cram
    Answer b

Copyright (C) 1998 Donna Tatsuki

Another, The Other, The Others, Others

Make a choice by clicking on the radio button,
then compare it with the correct answer hidden under the answer button.

1. There's no ___ way to do it.
   other
   the other
   another
   Answerother
2. Some people like to rest in their free time. ___ like to travel.
   Other
   The others
   Others
   AnswerOthers
3. This cake is delicious! Can I have ___ slice, please?
   other
   another
   others
   Answeranother
4. Where are ___ boys?
   the other
   the others
   others
   Answerthe other
5. The supermarket is on ___ side of the street.
   other
   another
   the other
   Answerthe other
6. There were three books on my table. One is here. Where are ___ ?
   others
   the others
   the other
   Answerthe others
7. Some of the speakers went straight to the conference room. ___ speakersare still hanging around.
   The other
   The others
   Another
   AnswerThe other
8. This is not the only answer to the question. There are ___ .
   the others
   others
   another
   Answerothers
9. Please give me ___ chance.
   other
   the other
   another
   Answeranother
10. He was a wonderful teacher. Everyone agreed it would be hard to find ___ like him.
    another
    other
    the other
    Answeranother

(C) 1997 Vera Mello

Almost, Almost All, Most of

Decide what goes into the blank ("Almost", "Almost All", or "Most of")
Then click the answer button to see the correct answer.

1. ___ people in the world want to lead a better life.
   AnswerAlmost all

2. ___ University students in Argentina need to study hard to pass their examinations.
   AnswerAlmost all

3. I like summer ___ the time, but January in Buenos Aires is really too hot!
   Answermost of

4. I ___ had a bad accident yesterday. I have to drive more carefully.
   Answeralmost

5. The cat ___ scratched my leg, but I shooed it away.
   Answeralmost

6. Are ___ Americans English speakers?
   Answeralmost all

7. I learned ___ my English by watching movies and listening to music.
   Answermost of

8. We had ___ arrived in the city when it started to snow.
   Answeralmost

9. "Did ___ you remember to bring extra water for our hike today?"
   Answermost of

10. Something terrible happened! I was flying in a plane and it ___ crashed!
    Answeralmost

Copyright (C) 1996 by Larry Davis

Ready for the Final Exam?

Hi there!

The term and 2010 are coming to an end, and to help you study and round off those topics that could be difficult to understand, we offer you a "virtual classroom". This lesson covers the main grammar issues and vocabulary areas that have been analyzed in class.

May you find the virtual class useful and hope you can have a great exam!

Kind regards,
Prof. Michael Scranton & Prof. Mariano Ignacio
Centro Univ. de Idiomas

Negative Prefixes

Choose the best alternative, then check if your answer is correct.

1. If you are ___, you shouldn't apply for this job.
   unexperienced
   inexperienced
   Answerinexperienced
2. Everybody thinks that John and his brother are ___ guys.
   unpleasant
   displeasant
   Answerunpleasant
3. It's quite ___ to please her.
   impossible
   unimpossible
   Answerimpossible
4. This was one of the most ___ conferences I've ever participated in.
   inorganized
   disorganized
   Answerdisorganized
5. John and Mary are ___ friends.
   unseparable
   inseparable
   Answerinseparable
6. Our society should punish ___ politicians.
   unhonest
   dishonest
   Answerdishonest
7. She was fired because she was ___.
   unefficient
   inefficient
   Answerinefficient
8. We couldn't understand why he made such ___ remarks.
   umpersonal
   impersonal
   Answerimpersonal
9. It's ___ to shout at people in the street.
   impolite
   unpolite
   Answerimpolite
10. That teacher feels awful when ___ visitors come to attend her class.
    inexpected
    unexpected
    Answerunexpected

(C) 1997 Vera Mello

Reported Speech

What did the teacher say?
(Reported Speech)

Click the answer button to see a possible answer.

1. Mr. Smith: "Are you a student?"
   "What did Mr. Smith say?"
   Answer"He asked if I was a student."

2. Ms. Washington: "What is your name?"
   "What did Ms. Washington say?"
   Answer"She asked me what my name was."

3. Teacher: "Stand up, please, Maurice!"
   "What did the teacher say?"
   Answer"The teacher told Maurice to stand up."

4. Mr. Brown: "Don't speak now, Melissa!"
   "What did Mr. Brown say?"
   Answer"He told Melissa not to speak."

5. Miss Claymore: "One month ago, I warned you to study for that test!"
   "What did the Miss Claymore say?"
   Answer"She said she warned us to study for that test."

6. Mr. Jones: "I will teach you how to do research on the Web."
   "What did the Mr. Jones say?"
   Answer"He said she he teach us how to do research on the Web."

Copyright 1998 by Luciana Mello

B or V?

B and V? - Minimal Pair Quiz

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1. The workmen piled all of the furniture into the moving ___.
   a. ban
   b. van
   Answerb
2. A ___ is a kind of wager or staking of money on the outcome of an event.
   a. bet
   b. vet
   Answera
3. We wish you a ___ merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
   a. berry
   b. very
   Answerb
4. Dracula transforms from a human being to a ___.
   a. bat
   b. vat
   Answera
5. A ___ in England is underwear but in Canada it is worn over a shirt.
   a. best
   b. vest
   Answerb
6. He lifted the Bride's ___ to giver her a kiss.
   a. bail
   b. veil
   Answerb
7. Don't rock the ___ if you don't want to get wet.
   a. boat
   b. vote
   Answera
8. It is possible to tell the wind direction by looking at the weather ___ on the roof of the house.
   a. vain
   b. vein
   c. vane
   d. bane
   Answerc
9. The area between two mountains is called a ___.
   a. valley
   b. Bali
   Answera
10. Most kitchen fans are attached to an air ___ that directs the smoke outside.
    a. vent
    b. bent
    Answera
11. As I ___ over, my pants split in the seat.
    a. vent
    b. bent
    Answerb
12. It is customary to ___ deeply to show respect in Japan.
    a. bow
    b. vow
    Answera
13. Dust ___ the surface of the coffee table.
    a. covered
    b. cupboard
    Answera
14. A feminist is not always a "women's ___".
    a. liver
    b. libber
    Answerb
15. ___ war was declared and the streets ran with blood.
    a. Civil
    b. Cybill
    Answera
16. Batman's ___ was the Joker.
    a. rival
    b. libel
    Answera
17. The road will ___ to the right and then go straight through the park.
    a. curve
    b. curb
    Answera
18. A ___ is more than a friend.
    a. lover
    b. lubber
    Answera
19. The symbol of peace is the ___.
    a. dove
    b. dub
    Answera

(C) 1998 Donna Tatsuki