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Progress Test Higher Levels 7b

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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:

My memory is failing me. I place notes about things that need doing all over the bathroom mirror _____ forget.

a) so as not to
b) so that I don't
c) Both of the above
d) 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:

It was an alumni reunion, and we were once again getting together as old friends, but I was not _____ happy with some of the boastful comments I heard.

a) all together
b) altogether
c) Both of the above
d) 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:

I can't open the back of my phone to change my SIM card. I've tried everything. It's _____. The back won't come off.

a) no use
b) useless
c) Both of the above
d) 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:

There are times when I am so preoccupied by my problems that I am _____ of the world around me.

a) unaware
b) oblivious
c) Both of the above
d) 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:

When the _____ of the damage caused by the 2008 financial crisis became known, many economies went into recession.

a) reach
b) full extent
c) Both of the above
d) 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:

_____ no fault of our own, we were unable to deliver the product on time.

a) Through
b) By
c) For
d) All of the above
e) 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:

I don't intend to _____ the goals I set myself when I embarked on this community project. I want to help those who need my help.

a) neglect
b) avoid
c) lose sight of
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:

I know that your task seems an impossible one, but I expect _____ of you than that you do your best, whatever the outcome.

a) nothing
b) nothing more
c) even more
d) All of the above
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:

It's hard to have a nice chat with my friends when we eat out. Loud people I can deal with, but loud music? No way! But it seems to have become _____ rather than the exception in downtown restaurants.

a) the median
b) the norm
c) the average
d) All of the above
e) 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:

I _____ asking my parents for a loan. They believe in self-reliance.

a) would avoid
b) wouldn't dream of
c) Both of the above
d) None of the above

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