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Question 1Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

After working as a reporter for several years, Angela became its ( ). It is her job to decide which news stories will appear in the newspaper.

  1. architect
  2. editor Correct answer.
  3. engineer
  4. astronaut

Explanation

An editor is the person who decides which stories are published in a newspaper, which matches the description of her job. This is a classic Grade Pre-2 vocabulary item testing job words.

Question 2Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

A: I'm looking for ideas for this year's company trip. Does anyone have any ( )? B: We could go hiking around Tindall Lake.

  1. figures
  2. characters
  3. puzzles
  4. suggestions Correct answer.

Explanation

A suggestion is an idea or proposal someone offers, which is exactly what speaker A is asking for and what speaker B then provides. The reply giving a concrete idea confirms the word.

Question 3Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

A: Mom, can we make some cookies today? B: No. We don't have all the ( ). There aren't any eggs or sugar.

  1. explosions
  2. ingredients Correct answer.
  3. participants
  4. forecasts

Explanation

Ingredients are the foods and items needed to cook something, and the mention of missing eggs and sugar shows these are baking ingredients. The context of making cookies makes this the only fit.

Question 4Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

The ship's captain ( ) dived into the sea and swam to the little girl who had fallen into the water.

  1. unfortunately
  2. awfully
  3. bravely Correct answer.
  4. hardly

Explanation

Bravely means showing courage, which fits diving into the sea to rescue a child in danger. The heroic action makes this adverb the natural choice.

Question 5Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

A: Charlie, the soup is ready. Could you put those ( ) on the counter? B: Sure, Mom.

  1. bowls Correct answer.
  2. ropes
  3. logs
  4. rays

Explanation

Bowls are round dishes used to serve soup, so placing them on the counter to serve the meal makes sense. The reference to soup signals the right kitchen item.

Question 6Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

Judy has a ( ) problem. She is getting married next week, but her dog tried to eat her wedding dress and destroyed it.

  1. curly
  2. serious Correct answer.
  3. steady
  4. careful

Explanation

Serious means important or worrying, and a destroyed wedding dress just before a wedding is clearly a serious problem. The seriousness of the situation defines the adjective.

Question 7Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

After graduating from college, Terry moved to Boston to ( ) his marketing company there. He thought the city would be a good place to start a business.

  1. blush
  2. base Correct answer.
  3. bend
  4. broadcast

Explanation

To base a company in a place means to make that place its main location, which fits starting a business in Boston. The phrase about starting a business there confirms the meaning.

Question 8Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

Lisa tried to remember the man's name, but her mind completely ( ). As a result, she struggled to continue the conversation naturally.

  1. collected
  2. hurt
  3. blanked Correct answer.
  4. waved

Explanation

When your mind blanks, you suddenly cannot remember something, which fits her failure to recall the name. The struggle to continue talking shows the memory disappeared.

Question 9Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

A: Have you finished writing your postcards to your friends? B: Yes. I'm going to ( ) them on my way to school tomorrow.

  1. stand
  2. steam
  3. mail Correct answer.
  4. float

Explanation

To mail something means to send it through the postal system, which is what you do with finished postcards. Sending them on the way to school fits posting letters.

Question 10Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

A: What are you doing with that old tennis ball? B: I'm going to ( ) it against the garage wall and catch it. It was fun when I was a kid.

  1. feed
  2. share
  3. chew
  4. bounce Correct answer.

Explanation

To bounce a ball means to make it spring back after hitting a surface, which is exactly throwing it against a wall and catching it. The action with a ball and wall confirms the verb.

Question 11Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

Mr. Hill was very ( ) when his students did not finish their homework. He told them to take their studies more seriously.

  1. disappointed Correct answer.
  2. grateful
  3. delicious
  4. invisible

Explanation

Disappointed means feeling unhappy because something did not meet expectations, which fits a teacher whose students failed to do their work. His warning to be more serious shows his unhappiness.

Question 12Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

The new restaurant became very ( ) after a famous chef praised it online. Now it is hard to get a table without a reservation.

  1. empty
  2. popular Correct answer.
  3. silent
  4. narrow

Explanation

Popular means liked by many people, which fits a restaurant that became hard to book after praise. The difficulty of getting a table shows many people want to go there.

Question 13Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

A: Why are you carrying an umbrella today? B: The weather ( ) said there is a high chance of rain this afternoon.

  1. receipt
  2. forecast Correct answer.
  3. schedule
  4. menu

Explanation

A weather forecast is a report that predicts future weather, which explains why someone brings an umbrella. The mention of a chance of rain points clearly to a forecast.

Question 14Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

The museum offers a free ( ) every Saturday in which a staff member walks visitors through the building and explains the artwork.

  1. tour Correct answer.
  2. ticket
  3. ladder
  4. battery

Explanation

A tour is a guided trip around a place where someone explains what visitors see, matching a staff member walking people through and describing the art. The description of being led and given explanations defines a tour.

Question 15Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

Sarah felt ( ) before her piano performance, so she took several deep breaths to calm herself down.

  1. bored
  2. nervous Correct answer.
  3. sleepy
  4. proud

Explanation

Nervous means worried or anxious, which fits someone breathing deeply to calm down before performing. Taking deep breaths to relax shows she was anxious beforehand.

Question 16Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

The factory decided to ( ) its production of electric cars because more and more customers wanted them.

  1. reduce
  2. increase Correct answer.
  3. cancel
  4. forget

Explanation

To increase means to make larger in amount, which fits making more cars in response to growing demand. The fact that more customers wanted them shows production went up.

Question 17Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

A: I can't find my keys anywhere. B: Did you ( ) your jacket pockets? You often leave them there.

  1. check Correct answer.
  2. cook
  3. paint
  4. melt

Explanation

To check means to look at something to find out information, which fits searching pockets for lost keys. The suggestion to look where keys are often left confirms the verb.

Question 18Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

The hikers reached the ( ) of the mountain just before sunset and enjoyed a beautiful view of the whole valley below.

  1. bottom
  2. summit Correct answer.
  3. entrance
  4. corner

Explanation

The summit is the highest point of a mountain, which fits seeing the whole valley below after hiking up. Looking down on the valley shows they were at the top.

Question 19Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

Because the train was ( ) by 30 minutes, many passengers missed their connecting buses.

  1. delayed Correct answer.
  2. cleaned
  3. invented
  4. repeated

Explanation

To be delayed means to be made late, which fits a train running 30 minutes behind so people missed their buses. Missing connecting buses is the direct result of lateness.

Question 20Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

My grandmother gave me some useful ( ) about how to grow vegetables in a small garden.

  1. advice Correct answer.
  2. weather
  3. traffic
  4. silence

Explanation

Advice means helpful suggestions about what to do, which fits a grandmother sharing gardening tips. Being described as useful and about how to do something signals advice.

Question 21Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

The scientist spent years doing ( ) on a new medicine before it was finally approved for use in hospitals.

  1. research Correct answer.
  2. laundry
  3. shopping
  4. drawing

Explanation

Research means careful study to discover new facts, which fits a scientist developing a medicine over years. The goal of creating an approved medicine points to scientific research.

Question 22Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

A: This box is too heavy for me to lift by myself. B: Don't worry. I'll ( ) you carry it upstairs.

  1. help Correct answer.
  2. sell
  3. teach
  4. borrow

Explanation

To help someone do something means to make their task easier, which fits offering to assist with a heavy box. The response to a request for support shows the speaker will help.

Question 23Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

The teacher asked the students to ( ) their phones during the test so that no one could cheat.

  1. turn off Correct answer.
  2. grow up
  3. look after
  4. give away

Explanation

To turn off means to stop a device from working, which fits switching phones off so they cannot be used to cheat. Preventing cheating during a test requires the phones to be off.

Question 24Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

Tom wanted to ( ) some money for his trip, so he stopped buying expensive coffee every morning.

  1. waste
  2. save Correct answer.
  3. spend
  4. lose

Explanation

To save money means to keep it rather than spend it, which fits cutting out daily coffee to build up funds for a trip. Stopping spending in order to have money later means saving.

Question 25Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

The volunteers worked hard to ( ) the beach by picking up all the plastic bottles and trash on the sand.

  1. clean up Correct answer.
  2. wake up
  3. show up
  4. dress up

Explanation

To clean up means to remove dirt and rubbish from a place, which fits picking up trash on a beach. Collecting bottles and trash is exactly cleaning up the area.

Question 26Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

My brother is very ( ); he always remembers everyone's birthday and sends them a kind message.

  1. thoughtful Correct answer.
  2. careless
  3. lazy
  4. strict

Explanation

Thoughtful means considerate of others' feelings, which fits someone who remembers birthdays and sends kind messages. The caring behavior described defines the adjective.

Question 27Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

A: I heard you got a new job. ( )! B: Thank you. I'm really excited to start next month.

  1. Congratulations Correct answer.
  2. Goodbye
  3. Sorry
  4. Welcome

Explanation

Congratulations is what you say to praise someone for good news, which fits responding to news of a new job. The happy reply about starting soon shows it is a positive moment.

Question 28Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

The bridge was closed for ( ) because some of its old metal parts had become weak and dangerous.

  1. repairs Correct answer.
  2. sales
  3. holidays
  4. lessons

Explanation

Repairs are work done to fix something that is broken or worn, which fits a bridge with weak, dangerous parts. Closing it to deal with damaged parts means fixing it.

Question 29Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

Although the math problem looked difficult at first, the teacher's clear ( ) made it easy to understand.

  1. explanation Correct answer.
  2. invitation
  3. celebration
  4. decoration

Explanation

An explanation is a description that makes something clear, which fits how a teacher helped students understand a hard problem. Making the problem easy to understand points to a clear explanation.

Question 30Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

The little boy was ( ) of the dark, so his parents left a small light on in his bedroom every night.

  1. afraid Correct answer.
  2. fond
  3. aware
  4. proud

Explanation

To be afraid of something means to fear it, and leaving a light on for a child shows fear of the dark. The phrase is followed by the preposition of, and afraid of is the natural collocation here.

Question 31Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

The company will ( ) a new smartphone next spring, and many fans are already excited to buy it.

  1. release Correct answer.
  2. destroy
  3. forget
  4. return

Explanation

To release a product means to make it available for the public, which fits a company bringing out a new phone that fans want. Fans wanting to buy it shows the product is being newly offered.

Question 32Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

A: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the station? B: Of course. Go straight and ( ) right at the second traffic light.

  1. turn Correct answer.
  2. drink
  3. cut
  4. wash

Explanation

To turn means to change direction, which fits giving directions to a station. The mention of going right at a traffic light is a standard way to give directions.

Question 33Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

The doctor told Mr. Lee to ( ) more sleep and eat healthier food in order to recover from his illness.

  1. get Correct answer.
  2. throw
  3. build
  4. print

Explanation

To get sleep means to have or obtain rest, which fits a doctor's advice for recovery. Pairing rest with healthier food as recovery advice makes get the natural verb.

Question 34Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

The two countries signed an ( ) to work together on protecting the environment and reducing pollution.

  1. agreement Correct answer.
  2. accident
  3. umbrella
  4. appetite

Explanation

An agreement is an arrangement that two sides accept, which fits countries deciding to cooperate on the environment. Signing a document to work together describes an agreement.

Question 35Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

Even though it was raining heavily, the soccer match was not ( ), and the players continued to the end.

  1. canceled Correct answer.
  2. painted
  3. invited
  4. collected

Explanation

To cancel an event means to stop it from happening, so a match that was not canceled went ahead despite the rain. The players continuing confirms the game was not stopped.

Question 36Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

The new library is very ( ); it has reading rooms, study spaces, a cafe, and even a small theater.

  1. empty
  2. convenient Correct answer.
  3. sour
  4. frozen

Explanation

Convenient means useful and easy to use because it offers many helpful things, which fits a library with reading rooms, a cafe, and a theater. The list of useful facilities shows how convenient it is.

Question 37Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

Maria practices the violin for two hours every day because she wants to ( ) her skills before the concert.

  1. improve Correct answer.
  2. forget
  3. waste
  4. hide

Explanation

To improve means to make better, which fits practicing daily to play better before a concert. Practicing in order to perform well means trying to get better.

Question 38Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

The hotel staff were very ( ) and helped the guests with their bags and answered all their questions politely.

  1. friendly Correct answer.
  2. angry
  3. quiet
  4. lazy

Explanation

Friendly means kind and pleasant toward others, which fits staff who help guests and answer politely. The helpful and polite behavior described defines being friendly.

Question 39Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

The students were asked to ( ) their ideas in groups before writing their final reports.

  1. discuss Correct answer.
  2. swallow
  3. freeze
  4. paint

Explanation

To discuss means to talk about something with others, which fits students sharing ideas in groups before writing. Working in groups on ideas before writing reports means discussing them.

Question 40Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

My uncle is a ( ) of birds. He has watched and recorded over 300 different kinds in his lifetime.

  1. collector Correct answer.
  2. passenger
  3. customer
  4. stranger

Explanation

A collector is someone who gathers and keeps a group of similar things as a hobby, which fits recording hundreds of bird types. Watching and recording many kinds describes a collector's hobby.

Question 41Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

A: I have a history test tomorrow, and I'm really worried. B: Just ( ). You've studied hard, so you should be ready for it.

  1. see it off
  2. learn by heart
  3. come of age
  4. take it easy Correct answer.

Explanation

To take it easy means to relax and not worry, which fits reassuring a friend who is anxious about a test. The comment that they have studied hard is meant to calm them down.

Question 42Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

The students had a meeting to prepare for their class party. They discussed what foods to bring, which games to play, ( ).

  1. by all means
  2. in no time
  3. out of date
  4. and so on Correct answer.

Explanation

And so on means and other similar things, which fits ending a list of party tasks like foods and games. It shows the list continues with more items of the same kind.

Question 43Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

A: Did your mom help you make this cake, Jenny? B: No. No one helped me. I made it ( ).

  1. on my own Correct answer.
  2. for good
  3. from day to day
  4. in a word

Explanation

On my own means by myself without help, which fits Jenny saying no one helped her. Her statement that no one assisted confirms she did it alone.

Question 44Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

A: I saw you running in the park yesterday. Do you like to run? B: Yes. It's a good way to keep ( ).

  1. on your side
  2. in good shape Correct answer.
  3. at the front
  4. with any luck

Explanation

To keep in good shape means to stay healthy and fit, which fits explaining why someone runs for exercise. Running as a way to stay fit makes this the right phrase.

Question 45Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

( ) her full-time job, Sheila teaches guitar lessons on the weekends. She is always so busy.

  1. On account of
  2. For fear of
  3. In addition to Correct answer.
  4. By means of

Explanation

In addition to means as well as or besides, which fits Sheila teaching guitar on top of her full-time job. The comment that she is always busy shows she does both things.

Question 46Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

The shop is so popular that customers sometimes have to wait ( ) line for over an hour to get inside.

  1. of
  2. in Correct answer.
  3. at
  4. off

Explanation

The fixed phrase wait in line means to stand in a queue, so in is the correct preposition. English uses in line to describe people queuing one behind another.

Question 47Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

If it ( ) tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic and watch a movie at home instead.

  1. will rain
  2. rained
  3. rains Correct answer.
  4. is raining

Explanation

In a first conditional sentence about a real future possibility, the if-clause uses the present simple, so rains is correct. The main clause with will cancel signals this conditional pattern.

Question 48Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

This is the museum ( ) we visited during our school trip last year.

  1. when
  2. who
  3. whose
  4. which Correct answer.

Explanation

Which is the relative pronoun used to refer to a thing such as a museum in a relative clause. Because the museum is an object that was visited, which correctly links the clause.

Question 49Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

Ken enjoys ( ) comic books in his free time, and he has read hundreds of them.

  1. read
  2. to read
  3. reading Correct answer.
  4. reads

Explanation

The verb enjoy is followed by a gerund, the -ing form, so reading is correct. Enjoy doing something is a fixed pattern in English grammar.

Question 50Integrated language comprehension, forms and application

The homework ( ) by all the students before the end of the week.

  1. must finishes
  2. must finish
  3. must finishing
  4. must be finished Correct answer.

Explanation

Because the homework is the thing acted upon, the passive form must be finished is required. The pattern must plus be plus a past participle forms a passive with a modal verb.