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Question 1 of 10

1. Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:

A: I don't want to play _____ her. She's too good.
B: But to be in competition with a better player will help you become better yourself.

a) for
b) against
c) by
d) between
e) None of the above

Question 2 of 10

2. Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:

A: Hey! Why don't we order in some fried chicken and watch a movie on Netflix?
B: I'm not _____ fried chicken -- too greasy. How about a thin-crust vegetarian pizza?

a) into
b) about
c) by
d) with
e) None of the above

Question 3 of 10

3. Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:

A: These are your new responsibilities. Take them seriously.
B: I never take my responsibilities _____. I won't let you down.

a) to heart
b) lightly
c) as gospel
d) seriously
e) None of the above

Question 4 of 10

4. Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:

A: The burglar used a stepladder _____ a way to climb up to the second floor where there was an open window.
B: Where did he find a stepladder, I wonder.

a) in
b) like
c) to force
d) as
e) None of the above

Question 5 of 10

5. Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:

A: Every time you _____ me down, you let me down. As a friend you disappoint me.
B: I'm not really criticizing you. I'm just teasing you. Don't worry. I won't do it again.

a) leave
b) put
c) take
d) push
e) None of the above

Question 6 of 10

6. Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:

A: Do me a favor. Chop up the garlic _____ little pieces.
B: Where's the cutting board?

a) to
b) into
c) Both of the above
d) None of the above

Question 7 of 10

7. Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:

A: You have many new responsibilities. Always keep that _____.
B: Don't worry. I'll run a tight ship, and I know that my employees will keep me on the right track.

a) into consideration
b) in full control
c) in mind
d) All of the above
e) None of the above

Question 8 of 10

8. Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:

A: We should retreat. The enemy is closing _____ us.
B: Yeah. Let's get out of here while we still can.

a) over
b) in on
c) on
d) into
e) None of the above

Question 9 of 10

9. Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:

A: The day the trade war started, stock markets all over the world _____.
B: Most currencies fell sharply as well.

a) rose
b) plummeted
c) were stable
d) None of the above

Question 10 of 10

10. Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:

A: I can see some wasps trying to set up a nest of some kind in the garage.
B: You'd better _____ them away before they finish the nest, or you'll have them there all summer.

a) want
b) make
c) drive
d) hope
e) None of the above

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ESL BluesProgress Test Higher Levels Revision 1Start Quiz

1. Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:

A: I don't want to play _____ her. She's too good.B: But to be in competition with a better player will help you become better yourself.

2. Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:

A: Hey! Why don't we order in some fried chicken and watch a movie on Netflix?B: I'm not _____ fried chicken -- too greasy. How about a thin-crust vegetarian pizza?