1.  Because of the bad weather, communication with the base camp was cut ___.

A) down
B) off
C) out
D) in

Answer B   

 

2. This letter was so badly written that I could not ___ what it said.

A) get out
B) figure out
C) take out
D) count out

Answer B

 

3.  We ___ gas, so we have to wait until a car passes by.

A) gave out on
B) ran out of
C) walked out on
D) disposed of

Answer B    

 

4.  I ___ my boss's work after he left.

A) got on
B) pulled over
C) ran over
D) took over

Answer D

 

5. Could you ___ the baby? She's been sleeping all afternoon.

A) look to
B) check on
C) take care     
D) look up

Answer B   

 

6.  Could you ___ the names of the people who are not coming to the party?

Answer B

 

7.  Jan and Celia went to see a movie and ( ran into ) an old friend of theirs in the lobby of the movie theater.

A) talked to
B) saw
C) happened to meet
D) ran over

Answer C    

 

8. During an earthquake, it is important that you turn off the gas, stay under a table or something sturdy and ( keep your head ).

A) hide
B) be quiet
C) stay alive
D) stay calm

Answer D

 

9. I imagine that other people have told you many different things, but please (keep in mind) what I have said.

A) think about
B) remind
C) remember    
D) announce

Answer C

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10.  The party is going to start soon. Would you please check and see how many bottles of wine we have ( on hand )?

A) in your hand
B) available
C) for that purpose
D) chilled

Answer B