TESOL- test yourself
Select the word that is correct for
formal usage.
Are you _____ with that book?
done
finished
Select the word that is correct for
formal usage.
The children _____ into the cold
water.
dove
dived
Select the word that is correct for
formal usage.
I _____ I will come to your house
tomorrow.
expect
believe
Select the word that is correct for
formal usage.
Did you _____ the spelling test?
flunk
fail
Select the word that is correct for
formal usage.
What a(n) _____ thing to say about
someone you admire.
funny
odd
Match the following. Match the items
in the left column to the items in the right column.
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1.
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Does not follow the rules of
correct English grammar, syntax, pronunciation, and usage.
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colloquial
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2.
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Gives strict attention to the
rules of correct English grammar, syntax, pronunciation, and usage.
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nonstandard
English
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3.
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A way of using words and phrases;
an established procedure.
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informal
English
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4.
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Unable to read or write; not
educated; incorrect speaking and writing.
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usage
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5.
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English language used in everyday
speech, but not used in formal speaking and writing.
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illiterate
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6.
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Informal and casual speech.
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formal
English
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Select the word that is correct for
formal usage.
We will leave in _____ one hour.
about
approximately
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formal usage.
Fishing is allowed _____ you wish.
anywhere
anyplace
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formal usage.
If you do not come to work on time,
you will be:
fired
dismissed
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formal usage.
They go to the beach _____ every
day.
almost
most
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formal usage.
She borrowed money _____ her father.
from
off
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formal usage.
I _____ liked canned milk.
used
to
once
Select the word that is correct for
formal usage.
You should _____ understand the
lesson.
try
and
try
to
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formal usage.
We _____ skateboards.
swapped
traded
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formal usage.
Please do not _____ me.
betray
tell
on
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formal usage.
You should _____ your beliefs.
stick
up for
defend
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formal usage.
Did you see _____ our class had a
bake sale?
where
that
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formal usage.
Our team's _____ puts us in first
place.
win
victory
Select the word that is correct for
formal usage.
Can you _____ the transmission?
repair
fix
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