TESOL- test yourself

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Are you _____ with that book?

done

finished

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The children _____ into the cold water.

dove

dived

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I _____ I will come to your house tomorrow.

expect

believe

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Did you _____ the spelling test?

flunk

fail

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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.

1.	Does not follow the rules of correct English grammar, syntax, pronunciation, and usage.	colloquial
2.	Gives strict attention to the rules of correct English grammar, syntax, pronunciation, and usage.	nonstandard English
3.	A way of using words and phrases; an established procedure.	informal English
4.	Unable to read or write; not educated; incorrect speaking and writing.	usage
5.	English language used in everyday speech, but not used in formal speaking and writing.	illiterate
6.	Informal and casual speech.	formal English

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We will leave in _____ one hour.

about

approximately

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Fishing is allowed _____ you wish.

anywhere

anyplace

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If you do not come to work on time, you will be:

fired

dismissed

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They go to the beach _____ every day.

almost

most

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She borrowed money _____ her father.

from

off

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I _____ liked canned milk.

used to

once

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You should _____ understand the lesson.

try and

try to

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We _____ skateboards.

swapped

traded

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Please do not _____ me.

betray

tell on

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You should _____ your beliefs.

stick up for

defend

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Did you see _____ our class had a bake sale?

where

that

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Our team's _____ puts us in first place.

win

victory

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Can you _____ the transmission?

repair

fix