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 All tests  Quiz  FAQ  ESL Forum  Dictionaries Why can't I use "was dead" here?
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Her mother died when she was just a little girl.

Correct answer: (c) died

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 toefl essay sample: what qualities of a friend do you look Meaning of "acting up"
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If my back starts acting up, I can't go anywhere with you next week.

Correct answer: (c) acting up

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 toefl essay sample: what qualities of a friend do you look "blow away" vs. "blow over"
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She was hoping the terrible argument would blow over before the wedding.

Correct answer: (b) blow over

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 toefl essay sample: what qualities of a friend do you look "make" versus "build up"
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After the car accident, Bob had to build up his endurance in rehabilitation classes.

Correct answer: (d) build up

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 toefl essay sample: what qualities of a friend do you look what does "hairy" mean?
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My uncle has a long beard and a hairy chest.

Correct answer: (d) hairy

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 toefl essay sample: what qualities of a friend do you look Meaning of 'settle down'
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Because of his age, everyone thinks he should find a suitable mate and settle down.

Correct answer: (c) down

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 toefl essay sample: what qualities of a friend do you look Why not "coming from" here?
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The movie was very shocking because it is based on a true story that took place in our state.

Correct answer: (b) based on

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 toefl essay sample: what qualities of a friend do you look "expand on" versus "spread out"
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His speech was articulate, and I asked him to expand on his ideas.

Correct answer: (c) expand on

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 toefl essay sample: what qualities of a friend do you look Why can I not use "very kindly" in this case?
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Our nanny has always been kind to us.

Correct answer: (d) kind

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 toefl essay sample: what qualities of a friend do you look became bored up vs. got bored
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I got bored with the book quickly.

Correct answer: (c) got bored

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