Basic Skills Test - Verbal Skills

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Basic Skills Test - Verbal Skills

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For Questions 1-4 choose the verb that correctly completes the sentence.

1. Marco________________ around the block every evening. A. walk B. walks C. walking D. are walking

2. My friend never_______________________ me anymore. A. phone B. phones C. phoning D. were phoning

3. You ________________ the classroom before me. A. is leaving B. was leaving C. has left D. were leaving

4. Julia _______________her umbrella last week. A. forgets B. forget C. forgot D. forgotten

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For Questions 5--7 choose the answer that most nearly has the same meaning as the underlined word.

5. Crack means A. wipe B. push C. break D. move

6. Survey means A. trespass B. vertical C. examine D. wedge

7. To dismiss is to A. erase B. be late C. enlarge D. send away

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Use the schedule above to answer questions 8--11

8. The Session II Dance Lessons are held at: A. Dundas Centre B. Art College C. Square One D. Albert Hall

9. The Session II Dance Lessons start on: A. June 20 B. July 21 C. August 25 D. August 29

10. No lessons for Salsa are held during: A. Session I B. Session II C. Session III D. August 25--29

11. If you want Tango in Session I your class meets at: A. 5:00 p.m. B. 6:00 p.m. C. 7:00 p.m. D. 8:00 p.m.

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For Questions 12 -14, choose the sentence that is most correctly written.

12. A. B. C. D.

By the customer exact bus fare must be deposited. The bus fare must be exactly deposited by the customer. The exact bus fare must be deposited by the customer. Deposited by the customer the exact fare bus.

13. A. B. C. D.

Goods and Services tax paid 4% the receipt says. The receipt says that we paid 4% Goods and Services tax We paid Goods and Services tax the receipt says 4%. 4% Goods and Services tax we paid the receipt says.

14. A. B. C. D.

The reduced prices after Easter increased sales profits. Sales profit after Easter reduced prices. Increased sales profits reduced prices after Easter. After Easter reduced sales increased profits.

Questions 15--17 choose the word that best completes the sentence.

15. It was dark and damp in the ___________________ with bats flying around our heads. A. kitchen B. subway C. patio D. cave

16. The ____________________is cheering the employees up. Everyone leaves their office at lunch-time. A. coffee B. director C. flag D. sunshine

17. The film crew had no breaks so they all _____________________to their union representative. A. march B. complained C. lost D. blushed

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Use the map below to answer questions 18-21:

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18. Canada is divided into __ time zones. A. 5 B. 3 C. 4 D. 6

19. Mountain time is in effect in A. Alberta B. British Columbia C. New Brunswick D. Quebec

20. If it is 1:00 p.m. in Manitoba what time it is in Nova Scotia? A. 12:00 p.m. B. 1:00 p.m. C. 3:00 p.m. D. 11:00 a.m.

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21. Two provinces that are completely in the in the Eastern Time Zone are A. Saskatchewan and Manitoba B. British Columbia and Alberta C. Ontario and Quebec D. Nova Scotia and P.E.I

Questions 22--24 choose the sentence in which the underlined word has the same meaning as it does in the sentence with the brackets.

22. {My sister invited me to see a play that her daughter was performing in.} A. Two children can play on that slide at the same time. B. He can play the violin as well the piano. C. When the school bell rang all the children went outside to play. D. The play was divided into six acts.

23. {The farmer decided to plant four different crops.} A. The car manufacturer has a plant outside Toronto. B. My friend is going to plant tulips in her yard. C. What time does the plant open to the public? D. The Central Intelligence Agency has a plant in the organization.

24. {The street vendor has to vendor has to cover the goods when it rains.} A. Sara must cover 14 miles during her run. B. The police officer went under cover. C. The guide will cover every city we visit. D. The park staff has to cover the palm trees during the winter months.

For questions 25--27 choose the answer that most nearly has the same meaning as the underlined word.

25. To take the biggest and most obvious fact first: A. evident B. fundamental C. project D. difficult

26. The items were placed inside a time capsule and sent into outer space. A. passage B. counter C. shell D. window

27. There is no doubt that Larry is a genuine raconteur he excels at telling stories that fascinate his listeners.

A. friend B. dangerous C. anecdotes D. narrator

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Use the directions above to answer questions 28-31.

28. Before replacing a flat Tire the car should be: A. On a slope B. On a soft ground C. Lower the car D. Off the road

29. The spare tire should be nearby and under the car to: A. In case you need help with the wheels nuts B. To have a properly inflated spare tire. C. Prevent damage if the jack collapses. D. To have wheel nuts which have not been over tightened.

30. You should loosen the wheel nuts after: A. Removing the wheel cover B. Placing your jack in position C. Jacking up the car D. Taking off the wheel gently

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31. After lower the car you should: A. Drive away from the road B. Leave the jack until the tire is inflated C. Tighten the wheel nuts D. Clean your hands of any oil or dirt.

For questions 32-34 if there is an error in one of the underlined sections below choose the letter below the line as your answer. Otherwise choose D.

32. Our star player was suspended (A) for one game, but not for the season, because as the coach said, an accidental foul (B) is different than (C) an intentional one. No error (D)

33. Jacob has promised that he will shovel (A) his grandfather's sidewalk in the winter and mow his lawn in the summer so that he will not be (B) inconvenienced by the weather. (C) No error (D)

34. His flight leaves (A) at 7:05, to allow time for baggage (B) check-in, he must arriving at (C) the airport by 4: 45. No error (D)

Questions 35 ? 37, choose the answer that is a complete sentence

35. A. B. C. D.

She told Peter to meet her at the airport. Make-up in many colours Thinking, he was a hero The sweater that she liked.

36. A. B. C. D.

Saw her prepare The shoes fit. In the alley behind the apartment The models in the photograph.

37. A. B. C. D.

Wakes up at 11:00 on weekends Found a hole in the ceiling Looking at the blossoms, he cried. Always waves goodbye to her.

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