Vocabulary Worksheets th

Understanding and Using English Grammar, 4 Edition

Chapter 3: Perfect and Perfect Progressive Tenses

Worksheet 3. Vocabulary practice

Complete each sentence by circling the correct word in parentheses.

1. If you want to avoid computer viruses, you have to (install / track) a good anti-
virus program in your computer.

2. The old man seemed lost. He was (wandering / venturing) around and didnt know
where he was.

3. The earthquake (intercepted / devastated) the area. Hundreds of homes were

destroyed.

4. The embassy is nearby. Its just (a stones throw / a virtual geofence) from here.

5. You can communicate with your friends easily by (a global positioning system /
text messages).

6. The child annoyed everyone by (shooting / drumming) on the table continuously

during dinner.

7. Mitchell made a wonderful barbecue. He cooked the fish quickly on a (flaming /

frightening) grill and then served it immediately.

8. Parents always (wander / worry) about their children.

9. Children have to (rely / raid) on their parents for many years.

10. Pets are (devastated / prohibited) in our apartment building. Dogs, cats, and
other animals are not permitted here.

11. The police (prohibited / raided) the apartment where the criminals were hiding.

12. It was a big (relief / bonfire) to the people in the area when the criminals were
caught.

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