Which of the following is a compound word? ______
unhappy
matting
foot
handbook
Which of the following sentences has an object complement？
The directors appointed John manager.
I gave Mary a Christmas present.
You have done Peter a favor.
She is teaching children English.
What does “He wisely refused to spend his money” mean?
It was wise of him to refuse to spend his money.
He refused to spend his money in a wise manner.
He was short of money and didn’t want to buy anything.
He refused, in a wise manner, to spend his money.
In the sentence "It's no use waiting for her", the italicized phrase is
A.the object
B.an adverbial
C.a complement
D.the subject
Which of the italicized parts functions as an object?
A. He doesn't like the idea of my speaking at the meeting.
B. It is no use your pretending not to know the matter.
C. Her falling into the river was the climax of the whole trip.
D. My parents strongly object to my going out alone at night.
Which of the following italicized parts is used as an object?
A. What do you think has happened to her?
B. Who do you think the visiting professor is?
C. How much do you think he earns every month?
D. How quickly would you say he would come?
What does “He wisely refused to spend his money” mean？
It was wise of him to refuse to spend his money.
He refused to spend his money in a wise manner.
He was short of money and didn’t want to buy anything.
He refused, in a wise manner, to spend his money.
I can’t go – for one thing, I have no money, and ______ , I have too much work.
what’ more
as well
for another
in addition
Rite of Passage is a good novel by any standards; ______, it should rank high on any list of science fiction.
consistently
consequently
invariably
fortunately
All the President’s Men _____ one of the important books for scholars who study the Watergate Scandal.
remains
remained
remain
is remaining
Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?
Poultry are very expensive in the city.
New machinery were introduced in the factory.
The police are investigating the murder case.
The militia were called out to rescue flood victims.
Yesterday my aunt bought some new ______ for her flat at the seaside.
furniture
furnitures
possession
possessions
The university authorities are seriously considering abandoning the traditional ______ class.
fifty minutes
fifty-minutes
fifty-minute
fifty minute’s
Whenever possible, Ian ______ how well he speaks Japanese.
shows up
shows around
shows off
shows out
Which of the italicized parts expresses a future tense?
My friend teaches chemistry in a school.
I’ll give it to you after I return.
What is the matter with you?
London stands on the River Thames.
It’s high time we ______ cutting down the rainforests.
stopped
had to stop
shall stop
stop