Comprehension and Practice

Comprehension and Practice

In this section you must choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write down each number and beside it the letters A, B, C, D and E. Then in each case cross through the letter before the word or phrase you choose. Give one answer only to each question.

I. Only hotel guests have the — of using the private beach.

A occasion     B possibility C privilege D habit E permission

2. The lorry was travelling at a high —.

A rate               B quickness     C acceleration D speed E rapidity

3. The children were having a wonderful time — on the frozen lake.

A slipping B gliding C slithering D skidding E sliding

4. Our new house is very — for the office as I can get there in five minutes.

A comfortable B suitable C available D convenient E pleasant

5. Beside washing that cut, put some — on it in case you have got some dirt in it.

A medicine B disinfectant        C antiseptic D antidote E deodorant