High School Practice 4

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High School Practice 4 is designed to enhance English language skills, focusing on grammatical structures and vocabulary usage. It assesses the ability to understand and apply language conventions through context-based fill-in-the-blank questions, preparing learners for higher academic challenges.

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  • 2. 

    Thanks for calling! I look forward  --------- you soon. 

    • To seeing 

    • See

    • Saw

    • Will see

    Correct Answer
    A. To seeing 
    Explanation
    The phrase "I look forward to seeing you soon" is a common expression used to express anticipation or excitement about meeting someone in the near future. In this context, the speaker is expressing their enthusiasm for meeting the person they are speaking to. Therefore, the correct answer is "to seeing".

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  • 3. 

    Mike's house was  --------- last night. Someone sprayed paint on his front door. 

    • Vandalized

    • Cheated

    • Robbed

    • Stolen

    Correct Answer
    A. Vandalized
    Explanation
    Mike's house was vandalized last night. This means that someone intentionally damaged or defaced his property by spraying paint on his front door. This act of vandalism is a form of malicious behavior and is considered a criminal offense.

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  • 4. 

    Do you know how to --------- grams into pounds?

    • Convert

    • Arrange 

    • Exchange 

    • Change

    • Switch 

    Correct Answer
    A. Convert
    Explanation
    The question asks if the person knows how to perform a specific action, which is converting grams into pounds. The word "convert" is the correct answer because it directly relates to the action of changing units of measurement from grams to pounds. The other options, such as "arrange," "exchange," "change," and "switch," do not specifically refer to the act of converting units of measurement.

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  • 5. 

    Motorists are advised to exercise  ------- when traveling in icy conditions. 

    • Alarm

    • A lot

    • Caution

    • Warning

    Correct Answer
    A. Caution
    Explanation
    Motorists are advised to exercise caution when traveling in icy conditions. This means that they should be careful and take necessary precautions while driving on icy roads to avoid accidents or any other mishaps. "Caution" is the correct answer as it accurately conveys the idea of being alert and careful in such conditions.

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  • 6. 

    I need to get some orange juice, but I doubt  ------ of the grocery stores are open now. 

    • Few

    • Some

    • A lot

    • Any

    Correct Answer
    A. Any
    Explanation
    The word "any" is the correct answer because it indicates that the speaker is uncertain about the number of grocery stores that are open. It suggests that the speaker is unsure if even one grocery store is open, implying a lack of confidence in the availability of orange juice.

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  • 7. 

    Traveling to foreign countries is a great way to  ------ the mind. 

    • Broaden

    • Make big

    • Widen

    • Bigger

    Correct Answer
    A. Broaden
    Explanation
    Traveling to foreign countries allows individuals to expand their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. It opens their minds to new cultures, languages, and ways of life. By immersing themselves in unfamiliar environments, individuals gain a broader understanding of the world and develop a more open-minded and inclusive mindset. Therefore, the correct answer is "broaden".

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  • 8. 

    The ------- of the damage caused to the building is unknown. 

    • Amount

    • Quantity 

    • Extent

    • Influence

    Correct Answer
    A. Extent
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "extent." In this sentence, the word "damage" indicates that something negative has happened to the building. The word "unknown" suggests that the speaker or writer does not know the full scope or degree of the damage. Therefore, "extent" is the most appropriate word choice as it refers to the overall size, magnitude, or range of the damage.

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  • 9. 

    The cottage is located near the  ------- of the Medellin river. 

    • Shores

    • Coasts

    • Sides

    • Banks 

    • Lakes 

    Correct Answer
    A. Banks 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "banks". The word "banks" refers to the sides of a river or body of water. In this context, it suggests that the cottage is situated close to the edges or sides of the Medellin river. The other options, such as "shores", "coasts", "sides", and "lakes", do not accurately describe the location of the cottage near a river.

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  • 10. 

    Jason's new stereo didn't work properly, so he took it back for a full ---------. 

    • Refund

    • Repair 

    • Replacement

    • Return

    • Exchange 

    Correct Answer
    A. Refund
    Explanation
    Jason's new stereo didn't work properly, so he took it back for a full refund. This means that he returned the stereo to the store and received his money back. Refund is the correct answer because it is the action taken when a customer returns a faulty or unsatisfactory product and receives a reimbursement of their payment.

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