87 - ] Vocabulary Tests
Test Eighty Seven
Housework , Gardening , Maintenance
1 -]Supply the words asked for in the clues . T first
one has been done for you.
0 . What 4-letter verb beginning with T means ‘put
things in order’ ? 0 . tidy
1 . What adjective beginning with G and ending in Y
means ‘covered with cold solid fat’?
(6 letters)
1 . ----------------
2 . What adjective beginning with H and ending in -IC
describes conditions in a kitchen,
etc. , which are germ-free ? (8-letters 2 .
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3 . What noun beginning with P and ending in -CE
refers to items such as fruit and
vegetables grown as food ? (7 letters) 3 .
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4 . What noun (4 letters) beginning with T describes
an object like a hammer , used for general handiwork ?
4 . --------------
5 . What 12-letter noun beginning with C and ending
in -TION describes steam turning
into water on a cold surface ?
5 . ------------------
6 . What verb beginning with R means to fix something
that is broken ?
(6 letters)
6 .------------------
7 . What adjectives beginning with D describes the
condition of , say , clothes which are
slightly wet ? (4 letters)
7 . -----------------
8 . What noun (9 letters) beginning REND- describes a
paint with a cement base used on outside walls ? 8.
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9 . What verb beginning FUMI- describes the act of
treating with chemical smoke to kill
germs , insets , etc. ? (8 letters)
9 . ------------------
10 . What 3-letter verb beginning with F means the
same as ‘repair’ ?
10
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11 . What noun (5 letters) beginning with D and
ending with R describes the style and appearance of a room , for example ?
11 . ----------------
12 . What noun P ----D describes a man-made area of
water you might find in a garden ?
12 .-----------------
13 . What noun beginning with M and ending in -URE
would you use to describe water held in soil ? (8 letters)
13 . ---------------
14 . What verb (4 letters) beginning with P would you
use to describe the act of taking flowers that are growing ?
14 . ---------------
15 . What verb S-- - - P means to use a broom ? 15 .
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16 . What noun M -- -- S describes conditions that
are dirty and untidy in , say , a kitchen ?
16 . ---------------
17 . What noun T -- -- -- -- -- MAN describes a
person who lives by buying and selling , e.g.
in a shop ?
17 . ----------------
18 . What 4-letter noun , plural in form , beginning
with S describes the foam made by
soap in a washing machine ? 18 .
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19
. What 5-letter verb beginning with C describes the noise floorboards might
make when you walk on them ?
19 . -----------------
20 . What verb beginning with A and ending -GE
describes the way you put flowers into a vase artistically ? (7 letters)
20 . ----------------
21 .What noun L -- C -- -- ER describes paint or
varnish that dries to a hard shiny surface?
21 . ----------------
22 . What verb S -- -- --- PE describes what you
might do to the bottom of a pan to remove burnt-on food ?
22 .-----------------
Answer Key
1 . greasy 2 . hygienic 3 . produce 4 . tool 5 .
condensation 6 . repair 7 . damp 8 . rendering
9 . fumigate 10 . fix 11 . décor 12 . pond 13 .
moisture 14 . pick 15 . sweep 16 . mess
17 . tradesman 18 . suds 19 . creak 20 . arrange 21 .
lacquer 22 . scrape
2 - ] Adjective + Preposition
Supply suitable prepositions .
1 . It’s time she ceased to be so dependent
----------------- her parents.
2 . You don’t want to get involved
-----------------that kind of business .
3 . He now has an excellent job and is independent
------------ his parents .
4 . He was convinced --------------burglary and
sentenced to three years in prison .
5 . We’re really indebted -------------you for all
the help you’ve given us .
6 . The concert hall was filled
----------------------music students .
7 . I don’t think I’m very susceptible
----------------advertising .
8 . He’s incapable --------------------even driving a
nail in straight .
9. We were all surprised --------------their sudden
decision to leave the district .
10 . How long has she been married
-------------------him ?
11 . I’m afraid she is jealous ------------------her
younger sister .
12 .The committee is composed
mainly-------------------local tradesmen .
13 . It’s immaterial ----------------me whether our
neighbors approve or not .
14 . He denies he’s guilty
---------------------spreading rumors .
Answer Key
1 . on 2 . in 3 . of 4 . of 5 . to 6 . with 7 . to 8
. of 9 . at / by 10 . to 11 . of 12 . of
13 . to 14 . of
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