Some questions about basic English?

Question

I expect your answers and explanations. Thank you.

1.In the computer game houses, people spend a lot of money matching ______ the machines.
A.against B.with

2.The bigger boy was Corky Baker. He was "King of the streets". He thought that he was the best in town. He told his friends, "I can win against Cassius Clay _____."
A.each time B.no time C.any time D.every time

3.Ladies and gentlemen. That ______ our last item. ......
A.was B.is

4.Sam woke up suddenly. Someone was moving around in the next room. "Maybe it is grandma, ______ a drink of water," he told himself.
A.wanting B.getting C.needing D.taking]

5.Finally the bus slid into a drift four feet high. It ______move no matter how hard the passenegrs pushed it.
A.wouldn't B.didn't

Answer 1

1.a 2.c.3.a.4.b.5.a. These are my guesses.

Answer 2

1. A.

2. D.

3. B.

4. B.

5. B.

For explanation ~ check your grammar book --- you'll know it! :)

Answer 3

1.against
2. everytime
3. was
4. getting
5. wouldnt