Practice IELTS

Exercise - 169

Question: 1 The cat chased his ....... until he fell over because he was so dizzy.

Correct Answer : 1 [tail]

Notes: The cat chased his tail until he fell over because he was so dizzy.

Question: 2 The warm breeze and starry sky made that particular ....... the perfect setting for a romantic dinner.

Correct Answer : 2 [night]

Notes: The warm breeze and starry sky made that particular night the perfect setting for a romantic dinner.

Question: 3 As the chocolate chip cookies baked in the oven, a delicious ....... filled the entire house.

Correct Answer : 3 [scent]

Notes: As the chocolate chip cookies baked in the oven, a delicious scent filled the entire house.

Question: 4 As Johnny walked up to the plate, the opposing team prayed for a strike or a ....... ball.

Correct Answer : 4 [foul]

Notes: As Johnny walked up to the plate, the opposing team prayed for a strike or a foul ball.

Question: 5 I can ....... the Pacific Ocean and many marine animals, such as seagulls, crabs and clams, from my bedroom window everyday.

Correct Answer : 5 [see]

Notes: I can see the Pacific Ocean and many marine animals, such as seagulls, crabs and clams, from my bedroom window everyday.

Question: 6 Tyler ....... that the team was in trouble so he tried harder than usual to strike out the batter.

Correct Answer : 6 [knew]

Notes: Tyler knew that the team was in trouble so he tried harder than usual to strike out the batter.

Question: 7 The ....... affair made everyone uncomfortable. Most wished the ordeal would end very soon.

Correct Answer : 7 [whole]

Notes: The whole affair made everyone uncomfortable. Most wished the ordeal would end very soon.

Question: 8 Tom is a talented and innovative carpenter. He uses many different types of ....... in his work.

Correct Answer : 8 [wood]

Notes: Tom is a talented and innovative carpenter. He uses many different types of wood in his work.

Question: 9 The ....... was eating from a berry bush when he was suddenly startled by the scent of the approaching and unsuspecting hikers.

Correct Answer : 9 [bear]

Notes: The bear was eating from a berry bush when he was suddenly startled by the scent of the approaching and unsuspecting hikers.

Question: 10 Tree frogs usually soak up moisture from the ....... on trees and leaves in the mornings.

Correct Answer : 10 [dew]

Notes: Tree frogs usually soak up moisture from the dew on trees and leaves in the mornings.