Understanding References: Exercise 4 - Attempt 1

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Based on the description below, find the words for the following reference items.After you have completed the
exercise, click "Submit all and Finish" to check your answers. Click here to access the notes on
"Understanding Reference"

1
Marks: 1
“The source” in line 6 refers to
Choose one answer.
A. Nutrients

B. Building and repairing body tissue

C. Nutrients to promote growth and development

Question 2
Marks: 1
“They” in line 1 refers to
Choose one answer.
A. Classes of nutrients

B. Nutrients

C. Food
Question 3
Marks: 1
“they” in line 3 refers to
Choose one answer.
A. Bodily functions

B. Nutrients

C. Human Metabolism
Question 4
Marks: 1
"These nutrients” in line 2 refers to
Choose one answer.
A. Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water

B. Carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals

C. Classes of nutrients

Prepositions: Exercise 1 - Attempt 1

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Choose the correct preposition(s) for each question in this quiz.
Question 1
Marks: 1
The mall is (1) _____ Jaya Street, (2) _______ the post office.
Choose one answer.
A. (1) under, (2) beside

B. (1) on, (2) next to

C. (1) between, (2) near

Question 2
Marks: 1
Olden bridges were usually made ______ wood.
Choose one answer.
A. below

B. of

C. along
Question 3
Marks: 1
Siti took the book (1) _______ the shelf and put it (2) ______ her bag.
Choose one answer.
A. (1) from, (2) into

B. (1) between, (2) inside

C. (1) under, (2) around

Question 4
Marks: 1
I heard the news _________ the radio.
Choose one answer.
A. by

B. in

C. on
Question 5
Marks: 1
The lecturer spoke to the student _______ the telephone yesterday.
Choose one answer.
A. in

B. through

C. on
Question 6
Marks: 1
UTM is easily accessible _______ public transport from Johor Bahru.
Choose one answer.
A. along

B. by

C. in
Question 7
Marks: 1
She travelled to Kota Kinabalu _______ plane.
Choose one answer.
A. at

B. by

C. in
Question 8
Marks: 1
To go to the computer room, you have to go (1) _______ those stairs and then walk (2) ______ the corridor
until you reach the last room (3) ______ your right.
Choose one answer.
 A. (1) next, (2) up, (3) under

B. (1) up, (2) along, (3) on

C. (1) between, (2) near, (3) at

Question 9
Marks: 1
I went to Kuala Lumpur _______ my car.
Choose one answer.
A. in

B. between

C. at
Question 10
Marks: 1
Look, that car is ______ fire.
Choose one answer.
A. at

B. on

C. in

Prepositions: Exercise 2 - Attempt 1

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For each of the sentences, fill in the blank with the correct preposition.
Question 1
Marks: 1
UTM is _____ Skudai.
Choose one answer.
A. at

B. in
Question 2
Marks: 1
The subject property is located _____ No. 25, Sea View Street, Johor Bahru.
Choose one answer.
A. at
 B. in
Question 3
Marks: 1
The building we examined was located _____ Jalan Skudai.
Choose one answer.
A. along

B. in
Question 4
Marks: 1
The test was carried out ____ two o'clock in the afternoon.
Choose one answer.
A. at

B. in
Question 5
Marks: 1
The informants will be interviewed _____ Thursday.
Choose one answer.
A. on

B. at
Question 6
Marks: 1
The system was first developed (i) _____ June 2007. It started operation (ii) _____ 12.00 noon (iii) _____ 30
August 2007.
Choose one answer.
A. (i) in (ii) at (iii) on

B. (i) on (ii) at (iii) in

C. (i) at (ii) at (iii) in

Question 7
Marks: 1
The government has plans to build another hospital (i) _____ Kuala Lumpur (ii) _____ the junction where X
Street and Y Street meet.
Choose one answer.
A. (i) in (ii) at

B. (i) at (ii) in
Question 8
Marks: 1
Early men lived _____ trees.
Choose one answer.
A. in

B. on
Question 9
Marks: 1
The interview was carried out (i) _____ several places (ii) _____ Kedah.
Choose one answer.
A. (i) at (ii) in

B. (i) along (ii) at

Question 10
Marks: 1
The drying process started _____ 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.
Choose one answer.
A. from

B. since

Prepositions: Exercise 3 - Attempt 1

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Question 1
Marks: 20
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions from the list below:

above | among | at | beneath | between | by | for

from | in | into | of | on | onto | over | through
to | underneath | with

1. The boy tried to escape by jumping the fence and jumping a motorcycle.

2. Call 911! The house is fire.

3. She took my favourite storybook the shelf and left it her table.
4. My father goes to work taxi but he prefers to come home foot.

5. I like to surf the internet until late night.

6. Crime has been the rise nowadays.

7. Our classes begin nine the morning everyday.

8. Exercising regularly is the key good health.

9. An important meeting prevented her attending her friend's party.

10. Many teenagers nowadays are fond rock music.

11. The doctor advised me not to play basketball a week or two.

12. Are you still angry me?

13. Shoot the moon. Even if you miss you will land the stars.

14.We sat down the grass and started eating our lunch.

15.He looked me the eyes and told me that he loved me.

Prepositions: Exercise 4 - Attempt 1

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Question 1
Marks: 20
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions from the list below:

above | among | at | beneath | between | by | for

from | in | into | of | on | onto | over | through
to | underneath | with
1. My brother is now inquiring the matter.

2. That young boy is yet to see the difference right and wrong.

3. My former classmate has appeared TV several times.

4. I prefer coffee tea.

5. This statistic book is great use to me.

6. The socket is lined a brass holder.

7. Precipitation refers to any form water that falls the clouds and reaches the Earth surface.

8. The factory is continously encouraging its workers to earn more working efficiently.

9. Brake linings are often made an asbestos compound.

10. When I was the airport, I had to pass my luggage an X-ray machine.

11. Many of the people were stranded shops and offices due to the flood.

12. My youngest son hid the blanket when I came back from work.

13. We decided to relax the shade the big tree.

14. She took a quick glance her reflection the mirror.

15. You may hang your photo the sofa the living room.
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General - Attempt 1
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Choose the correct word for each of the following sentences. Look for clues in the sentences
themselves; you should be able to gauge whether the missing word is a noun, an adjective, an
adverb or a verb.
Question 1
Marks: 1
I would like to __________ that we conduct a survey.
Choose one answer.
A. proposal

B. propose
Question 2
Marks: 1
Be ___________ when you want to weld the parts together.
Choose one answer.
A. carefully

B. careful
Question 3
Marks: 1
The _______ of exercising were emphasised during the lecture on health.
Choose one answer.
A. advantageous

B. advantages
Question 4
Marks: 1
You should look after the ________________of your dormitory.
Choose one answer.
A. cleanliness

B. clean
Question 5
Marks: 1
The research team _____________ in finding the cure for cancer.
Choose one answer.
A. successful

B. succeeded
Question 6
Marks: 1
These sections __________ the descriptions of the Black Hole.
Choose one answer.
A. content

B. contain
Question 7
Marks: 1
The diagram __________ the cross section of the human eye.
Choose one answer.
A. illustrates

B. illustration
Question 8
Marks: 1
This chapter ___________ the review of literature concerning use of electricity.
Choose one answer.
A. discusses

B. discussion
Question 9
Marks: 1
Janet won a laptop in an essay writing ___________ .
Choose one answer.
A. competition

B. compete
Question 10
Marks: 1
To _________ , it is important to plan our time well.
Choose one answer.
A. conclusion

B. conclude
Tenses: Quiz 1 - Attempt 2
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For each of the sentences, fill in the blank with the correct verb.

Question 1
We _____ out the survey in June 2007.

A. carried

B. have carried

Question 2
Most of the data _____ through interview.

A. was collected

B. has been collected

Question 3
He came in as I _____ off the computer.

A. was switching

B. switched

Question 4
We _____ the test when the computer broke down.

A. ran

B. were running

Question 5
We saw some birds _____ away.

A. flew

B. flying

Question 6
Marks: --/1
We saw some students _____ leaflets in the campus.
Choose one answer.
A. distributed
 B. distributing
Question 7
Marks: --/1
Malaysian highways _____ one of the best in the world.
Choose one answer.
A. are

B. were
Question 8
Marks: --/1
I ____ him before.
Choose one answer.
A. saw

B. have seen

Question 9
We _____ the study two weeks before schedule.
Choose one answer.
A. have completed

B. completed

Tenses: Quiz 2 - Attempt 3

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Choose the correct verb / verb phrase for each of the following sentences. Look for clues in the sentences
themselves; you should be able to gauge whether the missing verb / verb phrase is in present continuous tense
or past continuous tense.
Question 1
Marks: 1
As Khairul __________ the letter, his doorbell rang.
Choose one answer.
A. is writing

B. was writing
Question 2
Marks: 1
My friend (i) _____ now (ii) _____________ in Australia.
Choose one answer.
 A. (i) is; (ii) studying

B. (i) was; (ii) studying

Question 3
Marks: 1
(i)_________ you currently (ii) ___________ in Malaysia?
Choose one answer.
A. (i) Were; (ii) studying

B. (i) Are; (ii) studying

Question 4
Marks: 1
Currently, the student union ______________ to raise funds for the orphanage.
Choose one answer.
A. was helping

B. is helping
Question 5
Marks: 1
The reporters ____________ at the office waiting room when the renown visiting professor came out of his
office.
Choose one answer.
A. are waiting

B. were waiting
Question 6
Marks: 1
While Kate ___________ on the dress to wear for the dinner for graduates, she found some old college
pictures.
Choose one answer.
A. is deciding

B. was deciding
Question 7
Marks: 1
At the moment, the delegations _______________ the Vice Chancellor.
Choose one answer.
A. are meeting

B. were meeting
Question 8
Marks: 1
As Darren _____________ the project, his co-presenter showed a simulation of the project.
Choose one answer.
A. is presenting

B. was presenting
Question 9
Marks: 1
At present, the construction workers ____________________ the road.
Choose one answer.
A. were repairing

B. are repairing
Question 10
Marks: 1
The lights went out while the students ________________.
Choose one answer.
A. are studying

B. were studying

Tenses: Quiz 3 - Attempt 2

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Choose the correct verb / verb phrase for each of the following sentences. Look for clues in the sentences
themselves; you should be able to gauge whether the missing verb / verb phrase is in present continuous tense
or past continuous tense.
Question 1
Marks: 1
I ________ writing this letter as I am interested in the position of Test Engineer which was
recently advertised in the New Straits Times.
Choose one answer.
A. will be

B. am

C. was
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Question 2
Marks: 1
I _______ awarded in August this year the degree of Bachelor of Electrical-Microelectronic
Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia with first class honour.
Choose one answer.
A. am

B. was going to

C. will be
Question 3
Marks: 1
I ___________ in the Electronic Car competition last January which was sponsored by your
company. The competition introduced me to the various latest technologies in the field of
electronic testing and this fuelled my desire to be part of your company.
Choose one answer.
A. will be participating

B. participated

C. am participating
Question 4
Marks: 1
Apart from the activities that I participated in, I also ________the initiative to learn Japanese
language and have recently obtained the qualification of Japanese Language Proficiency Test
Level 3(JLPT 3).
Choose one answer.
A. took

B. take

C. will be taking
Question 5
Marks: 1
Ability to converse in other languages is important in marketing the services of the company; I
believe that as I am proficient in Arabic and Japanese language, I ________ able to contribute to
your company.
Choose one answer.
A. am

B. will be

C. was
Question 6
Marks: 1
As the Director of the Career Fair committee, I negotiated and ___________many companies to
participate in the Career Fair event. The number of participating companies in the past event
exemplifies my outstanding interpersonal skills which I believe is essential to succeed in the
working world.
Choose one answer.
A. persuade

B. will persuade

C. persuaded
Question 7
Marks: 1
I have sent along with this letter of application my e-portfolio showcasing some of the artefacts
related to the activities that I __________ in.
Choose one answer.
A. was involved

B. involve

C. will be involved
Question 8
Marks: 1
As I am pursuing the degree of Bachelor of Microelectronic Engineering in UTM, I am very
interested in the wafer fabrication projects and the position as Project Manager which ________
advertised by your company on Job4Engineers.com on 14 March 2009.
Choose one answer.
A. is

B. will be

C. was
Question 9
Marks: 1
I would like to draw your attention to my expertise; through the UTM ROBOCON 2008
workshop, I ______ hands-on experience on manipulating electronic components and had
successfully designed layouts of circuit fragment.
Choose one answer.
A. will have

B. had

C. have
Question 10
Marks: 1
I ______ forward to hear from your company; I can be reached either at this cell phone number
000-1234567 or by email (jenny@myline.utm.my).
Choose one answer.
A. will look

B. looked

C. look

Nouns: Exercise 2 - Attempt 1

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Fill in all the gaps with the appropriate noun
from the Word List, then press "Submit all
and finish" to check your answers.
Question 1
Marks: 5
WORD LIST
sound | signals | telephone | vibration | microphone

Telephones transmit speech messages via electric . There is a loudspeaker and a very

small which contains granules of carbon in the handset of a telephone. When you talk
into the microphone, the sound waves of your voice cause a metal diaphragm to vibrate. The

presses against the carbon granules and changes the very small amount of current

flowing out along the wires to the receiver of another . When the electric current
carrying the signal reaches the receiver handset, the same variations in the current will run
through an electromagnet. This causes the other diaphragm located at the earpiece to vibrate,

reproducing the of the speaker’s voice.

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Vocabulary: Quiz 1 - Attempt 1
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For each of the sentences, fill in the blank with the correct verb.
Question 1
Marks: 1
Table 1 _____ the findings of the study.
Choose one answer.
A. tells

B. summarises
Question 2
Marks: 1
This chapter _____ the research methodology.
Choose one answer.
A. talks about

B. describes
Question 3
Marks: 1
Identify the correct sentence.
Choose one answer.
A. Many students find life stressful because of the high expectations of their parents.

B. Many students feel tension because of the high expectations of their parents.
Question 4
Marks: 1
The main _____ of the method are explained in the next section.
Choose one answer.
A. principals

B. principles
Question 5
Marks: 1
He was _____, so he decided to stop studying.
Choose one answer.
A. bored

B. boring
Question 6
Marks: 1
Most of the participants in the study found the teaching method _____.
Choose one answer.
A. interested

B. interesting
Question 7
Marks: 1
Officer to subordinate: "Please _____ this to the library."
Choose one answer.
A. take

B. bring
Question 8
Marks: 1
He wanted to _____ his project with his supervisor.
Choose one answer.
A. discuss

B. discuss about
Question 9
Marks: 1
The laboratory was _____ from 8.00 to 10.00 p.m.
Choose one answer.
A. opened

B. open
Question 10
Marks: 1
The experiment was a (i) _____ because it (ii) _____ in producing engines with lower exhaust
emission.
Choose one answer.
A. (i) successful
(ii) succes
B. (i) success
(ii) succeeded
Vocabulary: Quiz 2 - Attempt 1
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For each of the sentences, choose the correct option.
Question 1
Marks: 1
That's all for my _____. If there're any questions I'd be pleased to answer them.
Choose one answer.
A. present

B. presentation
Question 2
Marks: 1
Factors related to weather changes are not within the _____ of this report.
Choose one answer.
A. scope

B. scopes
Question 3
Marks: 1
The residents in the village are used to _____ with foreigners.
Choose one answer.
A. interacting

B. interact
Question 4
Marks: 1
I look forward to _____ a reply from you.
Choose one answer.
A. receive

B. receiving
Question 5
Marks: 1
My mother is a good _____.
Choose one answer.
A. cook

B. cooker
Question 6
Marks: 1
The building was _____ during the pre war period.
Choose one answer.
A. constructed

B. made
Question 7
Marks: 1
The authorities succeeded in _____ the historical artifacts smuggled out of Malaysia.
Choose one answer.
A. regaining back

B. regaining
Question 8
Marks: 1
Could you please _____?
Choose one answer.
A. repeat again

B. repeat
Question 9
Marks: 1
The safety valve will automatically close if ____ occurs.
Choose one answer.
A. something emergency

B. an emergency
Question 10
Marks: 1
Could you _____ me your pen?
Choose one answer.
A. borrow

B. lend
Vocabulary: Quiz 3 - Attempt 1
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Word choice is very important in writing letters of application. Choose the most
appropriate word(s) with similar meaning to the word(s) in bold.

Question 1

Marks: 1

I’m responding to your advertisement in www.jobstreet.com web site for an

Embedded Software Engineer as my academic credentials and interests match
with the requirements mentioned.

Choose one answer.

A. testimonials

B. qualifications

C.
recommendation
s

Question 2

Marks: 1

I graduated from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, a reputable university in electrical

engineering where I gained experience in high level designing and programming
embedded system.

Choose one answer.

A. credible and highly

regarded

B. honest and upright

C. trusted and respected

Question 3

Marks: 1

My interest in leadership and maintenance field began when I worked in the

Maintenance Department of Philip Morris (M) Sdn. Bhd during my internship
programme; I spearheaded many projects and learned how to lead and manage
resources by recognising and making the most of their potential.

Choose one answer.

A. finalised, relying on

B. pioneered, taking
advantage on

C. conducted, employing

Question 4

Marks: 1

As one of the winning Integrated Circuit Programmer team for the Robogamez
Tournament, I would like to highlight that the success was partly due to my
interpersonal skills; I work extremely well in team but am also able to work
individually.

Choose one answer.

A. futile

B.
peerless

C.
successful

Question 5

Marks: 1

You may be interviewing other potential graduates but I hope you will not make a
final decision before I have the chance to discuss how my education and
experiences will be helpful and useful for your company.

Choose one answer.

 A.
impractical

B.
unwarranted

C. valuable

Question 6

Marks: 1

I am responding to your advertisement in ‘The Star’ for a Maintenance Engineer

who possesses good leadership and communication skills. I have been seeking just
such an opportunity as this, and I think my education background and my list of
achievements, which are both clearly articulated on my resume, may be a good
match with your requirements.

Choose one answer.

A. requesting,
enunciated

B. looking for,
written

C. getting, voiced

Question 7

Marks: 1

Even though I am a fresh graduate, I believe that I can plan, organize and direct
maintenance work schedule and resources to achieve optimum manpower
utilization. A motivated productive workforce ultimately leads to higher returns.

Choose one answer.

A.
earnings

B.
income

C. profits
Question 8

Marks: 1

I have enjoyed and gained from my internship experiences which I believe, along
with my coursework and university activities, have prepared me to be a successful
Resources Engineer at Cameron(M) Sdn.Bhd.

Choose one answer.

A. been partial to and taking

advantage

B. taken pleasure in and

benefited from

C. been likened to and achieved

from

Question 9

Marks: 1

If you are seeking an applicant who stays abreast of his field, who is technically
informed, who earns major staff support, and who is committed to achieve total
success, please consider what I have to offer.

Choose one answer.

A. responsive
of

B. together
with

C. informed
about

Question 10

Marks: 1

I would like to thank you in advance for your consideration; I certainly look
forward to hearing from you soon.

Choose one answer.

A. thinking
 B.
thoughtfulnes
s

C.
deliberation

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Vocabulary: Quiz 5 - Attempt 1

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Question 1
Marks: 1
She gets tired easily so she has to _______________ down for an hour before continuing with
her cleaning job.
Choose one answer.
A. lay

B. lie
Question 2
Marks: 1
He was diagnosed with a fourth-stage lung cancer and is in ____________ danger of dying if he
is not treated immediately.
Choose one answer.
A. imminent

B. eminent
Question 3
Marks: 1
As a doctor, one must be very ______________ in dealing with his or her patients.
Choose one answer.
A. discrete

B. discreet
Question 4
Marks: 1
The reading text is similar to another text as the teacher purposely ____________it for the
competition.
Choose one answer.
A. adopted
 B. adapted
Question 5
Marks: 1
The residents are angry with the town _________________ for not keeping their promises to
improve the neighbourhood facilities.
Choose one answer.
A. council

B. counsel
Question 6
Marks: 1
The new job offer is _____________ lucrative but I love my current job.
Choose one answer.
A. quite

B. quiet
Question 7
Marks: 1
Though the police are aware of the gang leader's activities, it was quite some time before he was
________________ for drug smuggling.
Choose one answer.
A. persecuted

B. prosecuted
Question 8
Marks: 1
If you ___________ the book, you have to pay a penalty equivalent to the cost of the book.
Choose one answer.
A. loose

B. lose
Question 9
Marks: 1
He distributed questionnaires to the public to _____________ information from their response to
the construction of the nuclear reactor in the country.
Choose one answer.
A. elicit

B. illicit
Question 10
Marks: 1
I have always liked coffee and toast for breakfast. They ______________ each other perfectly.
Choose one answer.
A. complement

B. compliment
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Phrasal Verbs: Quiz 1 - Attempt 1

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Try answering these questions. They are phrasal verbs related to the word 'speak'.
Question 1
Marks: 1
He has to speak ___________ because his grandfather is a bit deaf.
Choose one answer.
A. out

B. for

C. up
Question 2
Marks: 1
As the president of the Counseling Club, Salim has to speak _______ all his club members.
Choose one answer.
A. in

B. for

C. up
Question 3
Marks: 1
All the students were afraid to speak ________ about the matter because the lecturer is fierce.
Choose one answer.
A. in

B. for

C. out
Question 4
Marks: 1
Aleesa has always spoken _______ her dream to study in Australia.
Choose one answer.
A. against

B. in

C. about
Question 5
Marks: 1
If you don't agree with the suggestion, you should have spoken _______ it.
Choose one answer.
A. against

B. for

C. in
Question 6
Marks: 1
Simon will have to speak _______ his parents about his examination results.
Choose one answer.
A. in

B. for

C. to
Question 7
Marks: 1
The lecturer advised him to speak ________ someone about his personal problems.
Choose one answer.
A. about

B. with

C. for
Question 8
Marks: 1
I do not like to meet Salina because she likes to speak bad ______ her friend, Rina.
Choose one answer.
 A. in

B. about

C. against
Question 9
Marks: 1
Although the painting is very expensive, I still want to buy it because it really speaks ________
me.
Choose one answer.
A. to

B. up

C. out
Question 10
Marks: 1
Well, it is not surprising because he has been speaking ________ going to Mecca for the past
few months.
Choose one answer.
A. for

B. in

C. of
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Phrasal Verbs: Quiz 3 - Attempt 1

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Try answering these questions. They are phrasal verbs related to the word 'hold'.
Question 1
Marks: 1
Hassan regretted doing the silly mistake, so I think it is wise for me to forgive and forget his
mistake. I’m not going to hold it _________him.
Choose one answer.
A. together

B. against
 C. out
Question 2
Marks: 1
I’m not coming to the cinema with you because I will not be able to hold________my tears
while watching sad movies.
Choose one answer.
A. on

B. back

C. off
Question 3
Marks: 1
It’s a pity that he was unable to hold _______ to his job during the economy breakdown.
Choose one answer.
A. back

B. off

C. down
Question 4
Marks: 1
I really admire her because she is able to hold _________ on any topics as long as she has an
audience.
Choose one answer.
A. forth

B. off

C. on
Question 5
Marks: 1
Since we will be starting a family soon, I suggest we buy a house now instead of holding it
__________ for another few months.
Choose one answer.
A. off

B. back

C. out
Question 6
Marks: 1
My application to graduate this semester was held _______ because I still have some outstanding
balance with the university.
Choose one answer.
A. out

B. over

C. up
Question 7
Marks: 1
She is one strange lecturer who doesn’t hold ________ any of the new methodology of teaching
language to students.
Choose one answer.
A. forth

B. with

C. on
Question 8
Marks: 1
Hold ______ the rope, I’ll save you from falling down.
Choose one answer.
A. at

B. onto

C. out
Question 9
Marks: 1
Hold _______ a minute, let me get my breath back.
Choose one answer.
A. off

B. out

C. on
Question 10
Marks: 1
Before I got married, my father advised me that a happy family is held __________ by love,
honesty, respect and mutual understanding.
Choose one answer.
A. against

B. together

C. down
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Homonyms, Homophones and Homographs in English:

Exercise 1 - Attempt 1
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Identify the correct word to complete the sentence. Click Homonyms, Homophones,
Homographs to read the notes on these.

Question 1

Marks: 1

He swung his little sister around until she felt dizzy and _______ .

Choose one answer.

A.
fainted

B.
feinted

Question 2

Marks: 1

There must be a hole in the roof somewhere because every time it rains, the roof seems to __________.

Choose one answer.

A.
leek

B.
leak

Question 3

Marks: 1
Whoever has the answer to Question 2, please _______ your hand up high.

Choose one answer.

A.
raise

B.
rays

Question 4

Marks: 1

The ________ in the room smells musty. Let’s open all the windows to ventilate the room.

Choose one answer.

A. air

B.
heir

Question 5

Marks: 1

Upon the death of the King, his eldest son will become the _________ to the throne.

Choose one answer.

A.
heir

B. air

Question 6

Marks: 1

She was not able to attend the meeting as she was down with a _________.

Choose one answer.

A.
flue

B. flu
Question 7

Marks: 1

________ of cattle were destroyed as they were infected by the Mad Cow Disease.

Choose one answer.

A.
herds

B.
hertz

Question 8

Marks: 1

The bird ________ away before I was able to catch it.

Choose one answer.

A.
flew

B.
fleu

Question 9

Marks: 1

We should avoid prolonged exposure to the strong ______ of the afternoon Sun because they can cause
skin cancer.

Choose one answer.

A.
rays

B.
raise

Question 10

Marks: 1

_________ is a vegetable grown from its bulb and it is rich in Vitamins A,B,C,D and K.
Choose one answer.

A.
Leek

B.
Leak

Question 11

Marks: 1

The boxer __________ right and punched the opponent with his left hand.

Choose one answer.

A.
feinted

B.
fainted

Question 12

Marks: 1

Have you ________ the good news? Johor’s new economic development region, WPI, will be able to
attract many foreign investors into the country.

Choose one answer.

A.
herd

B.
heard

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Homonyms, Homophones and Homographs in English:

Exercise 2 - Attempt 1
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Identify the correct word to complete the sentence. Click Homonyms, Homophones, Homographs
to read the notes on these.
Question 1
Marks: 1

Ustaz Fadzil presented the morning sermon by quoting a few ___________ from the Qur'an.

Choose one answer.

A.
versus

B.
verses

Question 2

Marks: 1

Please tell me __________ I can find relevant information on thermodynamics.

Choose one answer.

A.
wear

B.
where

Question 3

Marks: 1

My aunt is the ______________ manager in that multi-national company.

Choose one answer.

A.
personal

B.
personnel

Question 4

Marks: 1

Since the laptop costs ___________ thousand ringgit, I think it is __________ expensive for me to buy.

Choose one answer.

A. too, to
 B. two,
too

C. to,
two

Question 5

Marks: 1

_________ her dog which was barking all night long while wriggling _______ tail.

Choose one answer.

A. It's,
it's

B. Its,
it's

C. Its,
its

D. It's,
its

Question 6

Marks: 1

Although Cindy loves reading novels __________ playing badminton, she will always play netball with her
friends__________ enjoy reading her favourite novels.

Choose one answer.

A. than,
than

B. then,
then

C. then,
than

D. than,
then

Question 7

Marks: 1
As a friend, I would ______________ you to seek legal ___________regarding the deduction in your loan
application.

Choose one answer.

A. advice,
advice

B. advise,
advise

C. advise,
advice

D. advice,
advise

Question 8

Marks: 1

The criminal was ___________________ for the attempt to _____________ the children.

Choose one answer.

A. persecuted,
prosecute

B. prosecuted,
prosecute

C. persecuted,
persecute

D. prosecuted,
persecute

Question 9

Marks: 1

Luckily, the _____________ psychologist, Prof. Razali escaped from the _________ accident when he
was on his way to his office.

Choose one answer.

A. imminent,
imminent
 B. imminent,
eminent

C. eminent,
imminent

D. eminent,
eminent

Question 10

Marks: 1

They ate the __________ that they brought when they were stranded in the ___________ for ten hours.

Choose one answer.

A. dessert,
desert

B. desert,
desert

C. desert,
dessert

D. dessert,
dessert

Question 11

Marks: 1

When he spoke later in a more serious __________ about the issue, we knew that our hard work was in
_________ .

Choose one answer.

A. vein,
vain
Question 12
B. vein,
vein Marks: 1

He fell ________ to the smugglers while he was _________ in his room last night.
C. vain,
vein Choose one answer.

D. vain, prey
A. prey,
vain
 B.
praying,pray

C. prey,
praying

D.
praying,prey

Question 13

Marks: 1

"Drug trafficking is an _______ act. That was the answer that I managed to ________ from the text,"
claimed Suzana.

Choose one answer.

A. illicit,
elicit

B. elicit,
illicit

C. illicit,
illicit

D. elicit,
elicit

Question 14

Marks: 1

The squash champion, Nicol David, lives in an _____________ neighbourhood in my hometown.

Choose one answer.

A.
effluent

B.
affluent

Question 15

Marks: 1

"There is no possible ______________ for your behaviour," the principle scolded the students.

Choose one answer.

 A.
rational

B.
rationale

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Understanding References: Exercise 1 - Attempt 1

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Based on the description above, find the words for the following reference items. After you
have completed the exercise, click 'Submit all and Finish' to check your answers. Click here
to access the notes on "Understanding Reference".

Question 1

Marks: 1

“it” in line 2 refers to

Choose one answer.

A. Result

B.
Teaching

C. Result

Question 2

Marks: 1

“they” in line 4 refers to

Choose one answer.

A. Good
teachers

B. Children

C. New
generation

Question 3

Marks: 1

“They” in line 3 refers to

Choose one answer.

A. Good
teachers

B. Teachers

C. Children

Question 4

Marks: 1

“them” in line 7 refers to

Choose one answer.

A. Children

B. Demanding
challenges

C. Good teachers

Question 5

Marks: 1

“It” in line 1 refers to

Choose one answer.

A.
Teaching

B.
Vocation

C.
Profession

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Understanding References: Exercise 2 - Attempt 1

Based on the description below, find the words for the following reference items. After you
have completed the exercise, click "Submit all and Finish" to check your answers. Click here
to access the notes on "Understanding Reference".

1
Marks: 8

1. "it" on line 1 refers to " ".

2. "these ingredients" on line 2 refers to " , popcorn and ".

3. "it" on line 3 refers to " ".

4. "its" on line 4 refers to " "

5. "it" on line 5 refers to " ".

6. The "it" that appears first on line 6 refers to " ".

7. The "it" that appears second on line 6 refers to " ".

Understanding References: Exercise 3 - Attempt 1

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The sentences below are extracted from the reading text on “Aerosol Cans ”. Can
you identify what the words in bold refer to?

Type the answer in the space provided. After you have completed the exercise, click
"Submit all and Finish" to check your answers. Click here to access the notes on
"Understanding Reference".

The first aerosol can was designed more than 75 years ago by a Norwegian engineer and inventor named
Rotheim. His invention did not have much of an impact on the world until the Second World War, when the U.S.
military introduced aerosol can for dispensing insecticide. It was only after the war that manufacturers noticed the
usefulness of the technology and thus it was adapted for a wide range of applications. The technology has evolved
over the years but most of the major elements of Rotheim’s design can still be found in today's aerosol spray cans.
The basic idea of an aerosol can is that one fluid stored under high pressure is used to propel another fluid out of a
can. The former which acts as a propellant boils at below room temperature whilst the latter boils at a much higher
temperature. The product is the substance you actually use such as hair spray or insect repellent. Until the 1980s,
most liquefied-gas aerosol cans used chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) as a propellant. However these were deemed so
harmful to the ozone layer that 70 nations signed the Montreal Protocol, an agreement to phase out the use of CFCs.
Today, almost all aerosol cans contain alternative propellants, such as liquefied petroleum gas, which do not pose as
serious a threat to the environment. Most aerosol cans today use a liquefied-gas system.
This is how a typical aerosol can works. When the valve is open, the pressure on the liquid propellant is
instantly reduced bringing the pressure down so that the propellant can begin to boil. In this process, particles break
free, forming a gas layer at the top of the can. The pressurised gas layer pushes the liquid product as well as some of
the liquid propellant, up the tube to the nozzle. Some cans may contain a ball bearing that produces a rattling sound
if shaken. It helps to mix the propellant and the product. In some aerosol cans, the propellant rapidly expands into
gas and this action helps to atomise the product, forming an extremely fine spray. Sometimes, the evaporating
propellant forms bubbles in the product, creating foam.
The consistency of the expelled product depends on several factors. These include the chemical makeup of the
propellant and product, the ratio of propellant to product, the pressure of the propellant and the size and shape of the
valve system. Manufacturers produce a wide variety of aerosol devices by configuring the elements in different
combinations.
Question 1

Marks: 6

1. "His" in paragraph 1 refers to " ".

2. "The technology" in paragraph 1 refers to " ".

3. "The former" in paragraph 2 refers to " "

4. "these" in paragraph 2 refers to " ".

5. "It" in paragraph 3 refers to " ".

6. "These" in paragraph 4 refers to " ".

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