Choose the word whose bold part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each groups.

1. a. bombard

    b. bastard

    c. awkard

    d. vineyard

2. a. lengths

    b. baths

    c. wreaths

    d. oaths

Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete each sentence.

6. In his speech to the press, Ferdinand talked (TOUCH) ____ and honesty about his past.

7. (MULTIPLY) ____ is the easiest part of arithmetic - much easier than addition, subtraction or division.

8. The bank became suspicious after several large (DRAW) ____ were made from his account in a single week.

9. As a teacher, she was very selective, accepting only a small number of (EXCEPT) ____ gifted students.

10. The region is reowned for its (STAND) ____ natural beauty.

Fill each blank in the following sentences with a suitable preposition or adverb particle.

a. You should take his remarks (1)____ a pinch of salt. He is known for being economical (2)____ the truth.

b. I joked (3)____ her (4)____ the impression that she was my age.

c. Despite her fear that he would seek revenge, she decided to testify (5)____ him (6) ____ Congress.

e. The witness agreed to speak (9)____ condition (10)____ anonymity.

f. Having pondered (11)____ the case for several days, the detective finally managed to (12)____ all the traces.

g. Although they were skeptical (13)____ her ability, they permitted her to operate (14)____ the patient.

h. His father was angry because he had made bulk purchases (15)____ scant regard (16)____ the family budget.

i. (17)____ the cold light of day, her perspective (18)____ the problem changed.

j. An indicator (19)____ economic performance is Gross Domestic Product, or GDP (20)____ short.

Give the correct form of the owrds in bracket to complete each sentences.

1. Once a year, gathered all together in this church, we (MEMORY) _____ those who lost their lives in the great war.

2. I (HEAR) ______ an interesting conversation betweeen two boys on the bus this morning.

3. "Terminal disease" is defined as one that is (CURE) _____ and will likely cause a person's death within six months.

4. It's (QUESTION) _____ a good thing that Donald Trump overcame his concerns, traveled to Iraq, and visited U.S. troops stationed in Iraq yesterday.

5. A series of management (CALCULATE) _____ has left the company in serious trouble.