SKILLS PRACTICE

Skills (1-3)

Q1.
A.
B.
C.
D.

It was too cloudy to hold a concert

The audience was too noisy.
She did not really go to the concert
There were too many people.

Q2.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Hes not in a hurry.

Hes been doing the paper for several weeks.
Hes rushing to finish the paper.
The paper has been overdue for weeks.

Q3.
A.
B.
C.
D.

That
That
That
That

the man should review more carefully.

they should study together.
the man needs to master the subject.
there is too much information to cover.

Q4.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Q5.

She
She
She
She

quit her job.

took some time off.
lost her job.
moved to a company downtown.

A.
B.
C.
D.

She seems to be traveling.

She should ham it up.
Her skirt is damaged.
She must mend her garment

Q6.
A.
B.
C.
D.

They should be fine for driving.

Its too late to drive on them.
They arent very safe.
Chains are required for driving on them.

Q7.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The
The
The
The

test specifications arent outlined in the syllabus.

final exam will cover everything they studied this semester.
exam will be longer than usual.
final exam will contain some math problems.

Q8.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Shell take a nap on a mat.

She tried to do the math before class.
The geometry is a snap for her.
Shell do the assignment after she rests.

Q9.
A.
B.
C.
D.

She
The
She
She

will check the weather before going to the bookstore.

books she needed had not been ordered.
cant pick up her books until her check clears.
must wait to pick up her order.

Q10.
A. The clock was not set properly.
B. They failed to pay their electric bill.
C. There was a temporary black out

D. A power surge affected the clock.

SKILLS

Q1.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Someone put it somewhere else.

He hasnt seen it.
It is sitting on the chair.
He saw someone move it.

Q2.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Continue working.
Quit their jobs.
Review for the exam.
Stop studying.

Q3.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Cindy does professional work.

She doesnt know how Cindy made the posters.
Someone else made the posters.
She doesnt think Cindys posters look nice.

Q4.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The
The
The
The

tablets were all probably taken.

medication is not working
man took some medication.
pills were not taken on schedule.

Q5.
A. She injured her hand while parking her car.
B. An insect stung her hand.
C. Her handbag was stolen.

D. She got lost on the way to class.

Q6.
A.
B.
C.
D.

A
A
A
A

cashier.
receptionist.
financial advisor.
business professor.

Q7.
A.
B.
C.
D.

He
He
He
He

has gone to his high school reunion.

lacks the funds to go to the event.
is braver than Cathy.
dislikes high school reunions.

Q8.
A.
B.
C.
D.

He wired the paper to the professor.

The paper was handed in just in time.
His paper was a little late.
He slipped the late paper under the professors desk.

Q9.
A.
B.
C.
D.

A
A
A
A

librarian
professor
bookstore clerk
student

Q10.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Mr. Taylor was chosen to be the new assistant.

The woman assisted the company president in the decision.
The company president managed to make it to the appointment.
The woman had hard feelings about the decision.