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Unit test 4
Part I: Vocabulary and Structure
Section A: Complete the sentences using the correct words in the box.
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pathetic superficial indispensable overseas notify deceive align marital compatible compile
1.
We've been living in
maritalbliss ever since our wedding. Correct answer marital
Your answer marital
overseas2.
Sandra is going to study
in Asia next semester. Correct answer overseas
Your answer overseas
align3.
It's critical that tests
with material students are learning in the classroom. Correct answer align
compileYour answer align
4.
The lawyer spent all week trying to
evidence against the suspect. Correct answer compile
Your answer compile
5.
We can't afford to lose Thomas—he's our most
indispensableemployee. Your answer indispensable
superficialCorrect answer indispensable
wound, the cut was incredibly painful. Correct answer superficial
deceive6.
Even though it was only a(n)
Your answer superficial
7.
Lori is an expert at using lies and flattery to she wants.
the people around her and get what Your answer deceive
patheticCorrect answer deceive
looks he gives when he's hungry. Correct answer pathetic
8.
My puppy is notorious for the
Your answer pathetic
9.
Please
notifythe police if you see anything suspicious. Your answer notify
compatible
Correct answer notify
with the law, so they'll need to 10.
Unfortunately, the new regulations aren't change.
Your answer compatible
Correct answer compatible
Section B: Choose the best way to complete the sentences.
11. Don't trust my brother, he's _____ to do or say anything.
a. libel b. unreliable c. reliable
d. liable
12. If you become a member, you'll have access to _____ deals and offers.
a. inclusive b. exclusive c. reclusive d. elusive
13. I can teach any type of math, but I _____ in geometry.
a. special b. specialty c. especially d. specialize
14. Winning the lottery is possible, but it's certainly not _____.
a. probably b. probable c. probability d. probabilistic
15. We've been with the same bank for years, and I've never had a _____ about their service.
a. complaint b. publicity c. restraint d. vanity
16. I want to wait until the stock market begins to _____ before I invest; it's just too volatile right now.
a. decline b. stabilize c. increase d. neutralize
17. That actress is best known for her _____ laugh—it's like no other.
a. familiar b. ordinary c. distinctive d. renowned
18. Schoolchildren are usually taught the importance of their national _____ very early.
a. weather b. downturn c. savings d. heritage
19. It simply makes good _____ sense to save money for retirement.
a. economical b. economics c. economist d. economy
20. After discussing the situation, Carlos and I came to a(n) _____ agreement with which we were
both satisfied.
a. communal b. independent c. mutual d. dual
Section C: Fill in each of the blanks with a suitable word. 21.
downPlease put
the gun, and we can talk about this calmly. Your answer down
Correct answer down
22.
She laid
outthe paperwork on the table so she could finally get organized. Your answer out
Correct answer out
from23.
Unfortunately, the new owner simply helped the situation go
bad to worse. Your answer from
outCorrect answer from
a unique niche, and he got lots of customers because 24.
Nicholas managed to carve of what he could offer.
Your answer out
Correct answer out
on25.
After my husband lost his job, we were forced to cut back really need.
many things we didn't Your answer on
inCorrect answer on
26.
Rent must be paid
full by the 1st of the month. Correct answer in
Your answer in