Book 18 Review Exercise 1

Contributors: Elizabeth Stuart and Vicky Marlette (Edited by LC staff)

1. Beth served full time as an E6 in the Army from 1960 to 1966. She was _______ for six years.
a. commissioned b. on active duty c. eligible d. appointed

2. When Jack graduated from the university, he received his _______ as a second lieutenant.
a. lead b. qualification c. candidate d. commission

3. Military cadets study foreign languages and literature. These are ________ courses.
a. social science b. academic c. commissioned d. sociology

4. You must be good in both academics and sports to be ______ for appointment to West Point.
a. motivated b. designed c. visible d. eligible

5. Antonio is a West Point appointee. This means he ________ .

a. is a candidate for appointment c. has been appointed
b. has applied for appointment d. is ineligible for appointment

6. I missed the meeting this morning because nobody told me about it. I ______ about it.
a. wasnt been told b. havent been told c. am not told d. wasnt told

7. The new computer program was designed by Meg Landry. She ________ the program.
a. design b. is designs c. designed d. was designed

8. We didnt go to Sarahs party last week. We ________.

a. dont invited b. werent invited c. werent be invite d. wasnt invited

9. DLI ________ during World War II.

a. been established c. is establish
b. has been established d. was established

10. DLIs soccer team has four points, and the other team only two points. DLI ________ by two
points.
a. is rising b. is acquiring c. is leading d. is forcing
11. Jake uses a dog to see for him because he is _______.
a. blind b. blamed c. deaf d. spoiled

12. Sometimes people get a stomachache when they eat a new type of food. They _______.
a. are not acquired to it. c. are not agreed to it.
b. are not accustomed to it d. are not established to it
13. I cant ________ the top shelf because Im too short.
a. design b. rise c. reach d. share
14. She was unable to reach her husband because______.
a. the line was established c. the line was evacuated
b. the line was deaf d. the line was busy

15. Matthew is learning how to build bridges. He wants to be a civil ________. 2

a. scientist b. attorney c. case d. engineer
16. Tanya speaks English as well as Russian. She speaks ________ English ________ Russian.
a. not only...but also b. neither...nor c. either...or d. only either...and also

17. Neither Ann nor Jack ________ qualified for the job.
a. were b. are c. is d. have been

18. Ali doesnt drink beer. He doesnt drink wine. He drinks ________ beer ________ wine.
a. neither...norb. both...and c. not only...but also d. either...or

19. Donna designs military clothing. She ________.

a. cuts out and sews uniforms c. draws plans for new uniforms
b. manages people who sew d. orders new military uniforms

20. We are studying strategy. We are learning how to ________.

a. execute military tactics c. design military operations
b. move military equipment d. load military ammunition

21. People who spend all of their time studying dont have an active ________ life.
a. social b. academic c. appointment d. favorable

22. If the baby is a girl, theyll call her Emma Mariana.

a. commissionb. name c. appoint d. look after

23. Bryan is interested ________ in playing chess and computer games.

a. chiefly
b. mainly
c. primarily
d. all of the above

24. Drill Sergeant: Why are you late, Private Bean?

Private Coss: What did the drill sergeant ask Bean?
Private Alvarez: He asked him ________.
a. why is he late b. why are you late c. why he was late d. why was he late

25. Ed: When is the next holiday?

Meg: Next month.
What did Ed ask Meg? He asked her ________.
a. when is the next holiday c. when the next holiday is
b. when was the next holiday d. when the next holiday was

Answer Key: 1 b 2d 3b 4d 5c 6d 7c 8b 9d 10 c 11 a 12 b 13 c 14 d 15 d 16 a
17 c 18 a 19 c 20 c 21 a 22 b 23 d 24 c 25 d

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 Book 18 Review Exercise 2
Contributors: Elizabeth Stuart and Vicky Marlette (Edited by LC staff)

1. Abel: How do you iron a uniform?

Beth: Did he ask you how you washed a uniform?
Abel: No, he asked me ________.
a. how I ironed a uniform c. if I ironed a uniform
b. how do I iron a uniform d. how did I iron a uniform

2. The weatherman is forecasting a lot of rain. He says ________.

a. we can accept rain c. we can expect rain
b. we can blame rain d. we can avoid rain

3. Its January in New York. Snow is ______.

a. definite b. unfavorable c. unlikely d. probable

4. Its July in Texas. Snow is _____.

a. definite b. unfavorable c. unlikely d. probable

5. There was a big accident, but no one was hurt.

a. No one was hurt that is lucky. c. That is lucky no one was hurt.
b. Its lucky no one was hurt. d. No one was hurt it is lucky.

6. We interrupt this program to bring you a weather ________. Hurricane Luis has struck the
island of Barbuda.
a. bulletin b. warning c. notice d. news

7. He was very badly injured in the accident. He was ________ injured.

a. primarily b. severely c. favorably d. indefinitely

8. The storm was very loud and there was a lot of flashing light. There was a lot of ________.
a. hail and wind b. sleet and drizzle c. fog and rain d. thunder and lightning

9. Its dangerous to drive when you are very tired.

a. hazardous b. foggy c. favorable d. indefinite

10. Prices are rising again. They are ________.

a. striking b. pointing out c. going up d. watching out

11. You cant cross the road now. The police have set up ______.
a. hazards b. barricades c. benefits d. points of view

12. Many people covered their windows and left their homes when they heard about the storm.
a. They took the storm for granted. c. They looked after the storm.
b. They set aside the storm. d. They took precautions against the storm.

13. The police ordered an evacuation of the area. They had the people _______ the area.
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a. strike b. reach c. leave d. set aside
14. The storm caused a lot of _______.
a. damage b. benefits c. barricades d. detail

15. Everything was under water in Dallas. The ________ destroyed a lot of buildings.
a. sleet b. drizzle c. flood d. fog

16. There was a very light rain this morning while I was driving to work.
a. drizzle b. flash c. fog d. hail

17. The police _______ us about unfavorable weather conditions.

a. motivated b. warned c. threatened d. barricaded

18. The news ________ told us about the bomb blast in Israel.
a. lightning b. forecast c. hazard d. flash

19. He wishes that he ________ his mother before he joined the army.
a. had called b. called c. has called d. was calling

20. Balls of ice falling from the sky are called _______.
a. sleet b. hail c. thunder d. drizzle

21. Rain that freezes when it touches the ground is called _______.
a. sleet b. hail c. flash flooding d. drizzle

22. Im going out to a movie. I hope to run into some of my friends.

a. hit with my car c. strike without warning
b. meet by chance d. take into consideration

23. Fog in San Francisco is very thick. Sometimes the Golden Gate Bridge is almost _____.
a. visibility b. visible c. vision d. invisible

24. Victor isnt accustomed to Mexican food.

a. He likes Mexican food very much.
b. He doesnt like Mexican food.
c He isnt used to Mexican food.
d. He is trying to adjust to Mexican food.

25. Yazmin: Rene looks very unhappy, doesnt he?

Guillermo: Yes, ________ he didnt pass his ECL.
a. its likely that b. if it were likely c. that its likely d. its lucky that

Answer Key: 1 a 2c 3d 4c 5b 6a 7b 8d 9a 10 c 11 b 12 d 13 c 14 a 15 c 16 a
17 b 18 d 19 a 20 b 21 a 22 b 23 d 24 c 25 a

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 Book 18 Review Exercise 3
Contributors: Elizabeth Stuart and Vicky Marlette (Edited by LC staff)

1. Student A: Why dont you ever call me?

Student B: I dont have your phone number. I ________ you if you gave me your number.
a. will call b. had called c. would call d. am calling

2. Saleh would get much better grades if he ________ harder, but hes more interested in sports.
a. studies b. had studied c. should study d. studied

3. Laryssa has a college degree. She could ________ an officer if she went into the military.
a. have become b. become c. had become d. became

4. I would take her advice if I ________ you.

a. am b. was c. were d. will be

5. Fifty push-ups is not impossible. If it _______ impossible, the army wouldnt ask you to do it.
a. were b. can be c. is d. was

6. You might ________ better if you stopped smoking and started to exercise.
a. have felt b. felt c. feeling d. feel

7. Eliezer and Manuel wish that they ________ soon.

a. would graduate b. will graduate c. had graduated d. is graduating

8. Margarita wishes that she ________ a captain instead of a private.

a. were b. can be c. is d. was

9. Abel just got promoted to captain. He ________ a first lieutenant.

a. is used to be b. used to be c. is being used to d. is use to being

10. We, in the U.S., arent used to drinking alcohol at lunchtime.

a. dont like b. are sick of c. are tired of d. arent accustomed to

11. Echo Company soldiers are accustomed ________ to bed at 2100 hours.
a. to go b. to going c. to be go d. to be gone

12. Our teacher ________ us that we could pass the ECL. We were very confident and we did it!
a. convinced b. agreed c. said d. permitted

13. Mary and David dont usually have the same opinion. They usually ________ with each other.
a. accuse b. disagree c. get the point d. blame

14. Martin had too many things for his suitcase. He had to ________ a few things.
a. look after b. pick up c. get rid of d. acquire

15. He is sure he is leaving on Saturday. His departure day is _______.

a. probable b. visible c. definite d. eligible

16. My mother hasnt called me in a month. Im _______ about her.

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 a. definite b. warning c. look out d. concerned

17. Eli studied a lot in the Learning Center and passed his ECL. He ________ from his studying.
a. benefited b. brought back c. pointed out d. motivated

18. The weatherman _______ the flooded areas on the map.

a. appointed b. pointed out c. reminded d. warned

19. Ill make a deal with you; if you cook dinner, Ill wash the dishes.
a. a qualification b. an agreement c. a point of view d. a condition

20. The doctor isnt sure how long Mark will have to remain in the hospital. Hell be there for a(n)
________ amount of time.
a. definitely b. indefinite c. indefinitely d. definite

21. Maria learned to fire a gun when she was in the Air Force.
a. flash b. control c. shoot d. employ

22. Roger was always late for work and never finished his assignments, so the boss ________ him.
a. employed b. fired c. accused d. hired

23. Jora is looking for a job. Right now hes _____ .

a. unlikely b. unemployed c. unaccustomed d. unfavorable

24. Rene: Who is your ________?

Joel: I work for the Air Force.
a. worker b. supervisor c. chief d. employer

25. Ann: Whos the chief of this department?

Jack: Capt. Stuart is the ________ of this department.
a. charge b. main c. head d. primary

Answer Key: 1 c 2d 3b 4c 5a 6d 7a 8a 9b 10 d 11 b 12 a 13 b 14 c 15 c 16 d
17 a 18 b 19 b 20 b 21 c 22 b 23 b 24 d 25 c

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 Book 18 Review Exercise 4
Contributors: Elizabeth Stuart and Vicky Marlette (Edited by LC staff)

1. Ms Stuart expects ________ to do very well on his next book quiz.

a. he b. his c. him d. her

2. My father made ________.

a. me for take piano lessons c. me to take piano lessons
b. to me take piano lessons d. me take piano lessons

3. Andreas will bring his truck, ________?

a. doesnt he b. wasnt he c. wont he d. wouldnt he

4. Tatyana cant speak Spanish, ________?

a. does she b. can she c. doesnt she d. cant she

5. We are studying Book 18, ________?

a. arent we b. are we c. dont we d. wont we

6. Magdalena has long brown hair, ________?

a. has she b. havent she c. isnt she d. doesnt she

7. Look at this mess. The dog ______ knocked the garbage can over.
a. should haveb. should c. must have d. must

8. Sarah: I saw Rosa and Julian in the BX yesterday.

Najila: ________ in the BX. Theyre in Germany now.
a. You must have seen them c. You may not have seen them
b. You could have seen them d. You could not have seen them

9. Sign language is a type of communication among _______ people.

a. blind b. deaf c. benefited d. unemployed

10. I didnt break the mirror, so dont ________ me.

a. persuade b. deny c. blame d. hail

11. Does Teresa have all the information yet? I dont think she has all of the ________.
a. facts b. considerations c. memories d. quality

12. The newspapers have _______ the president of bad management.

a. struck b. established c. accused d. disagreed

13. Dont use that computer, because I broke it. Dont use the computer _______.
a. whose broken b. I broke c. that I broke it d. what I broke

14. After careful ________, Elizabeth agreed to take the job in advertising.
a. consideration b. condition c. concern d. control

15. I dont want to forget to mail the package. Please ______ to do it.
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a. appoint me b. remind me c. remember me d. memory me
16. Ed is saving his money for a trip. He will ________ a little each month until he has enough.
a. set up b. set out c. set d. set aside

17. Marjaana was a happy little girl. She had a happy ________.
a. teenager b. childhood c. adult d. child

18. Juan doesnt often think about his wife.

a. He takes her into consideration. c. He takes her for granted.
b. He is very concerned about her. d. He doesnt get her point.

19. Maggie looks after her younger sister and brother.

a. takes after c. takes them into consideration
b. takes off d. takes care of

20. She has happy ________ when she thinks of her father. He was a very funny guy.
a. considerations b. points of view c. memories d. reminds

21. Every time I hear that song, I think of you. It ________ memories.
a. reminds b. brings back c. reaches d. remembers

22. I want to write an e-mail to him; ________, its very late and Im too tired.
a. however b. therefore c. as a result d. besides

23. They have many dreams for their future ________ buying a house and starting a family.
a. as b. such as c. such that d. such

24. This picture ________ of my country.

a. reminds b. remembers c. reminds me d. remembers me

25. Mark joined the Air Force. It was a big surprise. His ________ surprised everyone.
a. enlistment b. enlist c. to enlist d. enlists

Answer Key: 1 c 2d 3c 4b 5a 6d 7c 8d 9b 10 c 11 a 12 c 13 b 14 a 15 b 16 d
17 b 18 c 19 d 20 c 21 b 22 a 23 b 24 c 25 a

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 Book 18 Review Exercise 5
Contributors: Elizabeth Stuart and Vicky Marlette (Edited by LC staff)

1. There are a lot of little things to remember about what happened. Try to remember as many
________ as you can.
a. details b. facts c. information d. items

2. The wind of the storm blew at a rate of 600 miles an hour. It must have been a ________.
a. drizzle b. hail storm c. tornado d. thunder storm

3. Guillermo fell asleep on the sofa. His father ______ him to his bed.
a. cared for b. concerned c. spoiled d. carried

4. The wind was very strong. Its ________ caused a lot of damage.
a. force b. control c. flash d. fire

5. The accident was unexpected and happened very quickly. In other words, ____.
a. it happened all of a sudden
b. it happened suddenly
c. it was a sudden accident
d. all of the above

6. The smoke is in the back of the bus. Where is it?

a. behind the bus b. outside the window c. in the last row d. by the
driver

7. The wind is blowing very hard and the waves are very big. Theres a lot of rain. It a _______.
a. blizzard b. hurricane c. tornado d. hail storm

8. Fishermen along the _______ were warned about the possibility of a severe storm.
a. fog b. flash c. coast d. point of view

9. Dont eat that food; it will make you sick. Its _______.
a. spoiled b. unfavorable c. definite d. acquired

10. The security police wont let anyone enter the base without identification. They ________ who
enters the base.
a. qualify b. control c. look after d. set aside

11. The United Nations has sent a peace keeping ________ into that area.
a. power b. people c. branch d. force

12. They divided the money equally. Everyone got an equal ___ of the money.
a. share b. quality c. reach d. strike

13. Charles always gets what he wants; his parents never say No! to him. Hes ________.
a. childhood b. eligible c. eager d. spoiled

14. I didnt want to do it. He ________ me to do it.

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 a. blamed b. forced c. accused d. reached

15. Anya forgot her lunch, so I gave her half of my sandwich. We ________ my lunch.
a. struck b. benefited c. shared d. led

16. Sirji was busy, so he had Ulo ________.

a. gives the briefing c. to give the briefing
b. give the briefing d. to giving the briefing

17. You cant make him ________ anything he doesnt want to do.
a. do b. to do c. be do d. did

18. I got him ________ that he would write to me once a week.

a. promise b. promises c. on promise d. to promise

19. Lt. Padilla cant find his secretary. The secretary _______.
a. must go to lunch now c. may have gone to lunch
b. should go to lunch now d. must not have gone to lunch

20. Greta is very excited today. Her father _______ from his overseas assignment.
a. may have just returned c. might have just returned
b. could have just returned d. all of the above

21. Daniel got a very low score on his last book quiz.
a. He must have studied for it. c. He should not have studied for it.
b. He should have studied for it. d. He ought not to have studied for it.

22. Chantelle is very tired. She ________ so late last night.

a. should not have stayed up c. must not have stayed up
b. ought to have stayed up d. should have stayed up

23. I thanked the man. He helped me yesterday. I thanked the man ________ helped me yesterday.
a. whom b. what c. which d. who

24. The dictionary has arrived. I ordered it. The dictionary ________ has arrived.
a. that I ordered it b. whom I ordered c. I ordered d. what I ordered

25. Hes the guy we hired last week. Hes the guy ________ we hired last week.
a. whose b. whom c. this d. what

Answer Key: 1 a 2 c 3d 4a 5d 6c 7b 8c 9a 10 b 11 d 12 a 13 d 14 b 15 c 16 b
17 a 18 d 19 c 20 d 21 b 22 a 23 d 24 c 25 b