Choose the most suitable answer and write its number in the brackets provided. (10*1=10 marks)

( ) 1. Files and rats are household _________.

A. pets B. pests C. friends D. insects

( ) 2. Patrick and John are having a drink at the __________.

A. bookshop B. stadium C. cafeteria D. market

( ) 3. The labourers wear _________ to protect their heads.

A. helmets B. raincoats C. caps D. scarves

( ) 4. The soles of my shoes need to be mended.

A. plumber B. chef C. cobbler D. hawker

( ) 5. Father expects us to be _________ and to listen to what he says.

A. obedient B. naughty C. wilful D. drowsy

( ) 6. That building is undergoing major _________.

A. renovation B. tearing C. rebuilding D. decoration

( ) 7. The _________ in the rubbish dump smells.

A. garage B. garbage C. baggage D. cabbage

( ) 8. The soldiers marched ___________ in the parade.

A. shyly B. timidly C. smartly D. bravely

( ) 9. The monkeys __________ incessantly.

A. chatter B. chirp C. bark D. mew

( ) 10. Joanie __________ in pain when her father beat her.

A. screamed B. laughed C. grinned D. sang