1) My father always says: "Money....... on trees" a) doesn't grow b) grew c) hasn't grown d) isn't growing 2) Building our new house last year,.........us an arm and leg. a) has cost b) costed c) costs d) cost 3) Ever since Hank lost his job, he ............broke. a) was being b) is c) has been d) was 4) Times are getting harder. Many families..........to tighten their belts. a) starts b) started c) are starting d) start 5) We waited for over an hour for a table at that restaurant, so the owner......us dessert on the house. a) gave b) has given c) gaved d) was given 6) Teri ....... money not to talk to the police. That's called hush-money. a) has given b) gave c) is giving d) was given 7) It seems like the Jones' are always trying to make ends meet, ......... a) don't they? b) aren't they? c) are they? d) doesn't it? 8) They say you.........the calm before the storm most of all. a) mustn't fears b) is able to c) should fear d) can't fears 9) Why......your project yet? It's due next week. You're walking on thin ice! a) haven't you started b) weren't you starting c) did you start d) started 10) Although we.....the lake all day, when we finished it only felt like a drop in the ocean. a) have cleaned b) were cleaning c) cleans d) clean 11) ......heard the saying: Can't see the wood for the trees? a) Did you b) Were you c) Are you d) Have you ever 12) George........for being down to earth. He's not at all snobbish. a) was known b) has been known c) has known d) is known 13) My mother .......me to reach for the stars! She has been telling me that since I was a little girl. a) has always taught b) has never taught me c) taught d) teach

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