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<blockquote data-quote="FRIENDLYBOY" data-source="post: 105280" data-attributes="member: 134052"> PRACTICE 1 1. There&#039;s nothing we can do about it now, we&#039;ll just have to put it __________ to experience. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. on&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. in&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. off&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. down 2. The area has become a haven for people tired of the hectic _________ of city life. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. pace&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. speed&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. style&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. way 3. It gives you a _________ of achievement if you actually make it to the end of a very long book. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. feeling&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. sense&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. emotion&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. sensation 4. Gravity is a natural __________. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. phenomenon&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. fact&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. occurrence&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. happening 5. Even the smallest baby can __________ its mother by her voice. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. identify&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. discover&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. clarify&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. classify 6. Please wait for him until he _________ back. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. came&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. will come&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. comes&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. coming 7. What ________? You look fascinated. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. are you reading&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. do you read&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. will you read&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. did you read 8. I ________ some evening classes this semester, and I have a lot of homework. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. take&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. am taking&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. am going to take&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. was taking 9. John _________ in the river now. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. swim&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. swims&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. swimming&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. is swimming 10. He _________ speaking English every day. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. practice&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. practices&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. is practicing&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. practiced 11. Advertisements on TV ________ more competitive than ever before. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. becomes&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. is becoming&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. are becoming&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. have become 12. I think her __________ right now. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. is studying&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. studied&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. studies&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. to study 13. My best friend and adviser, George, __________ tonight. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. come&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. are coming&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. to come&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. is coming 14. The Earth _________ round the Sun. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. went&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. go&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. is going&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. goes 15. Will you buy an electric car when they _________ available? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. will become&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. are becoming&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. became&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. become PRACTICE 21. Who wrote the __________ for the film &#039;Chariots of Fire&#039;? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. script&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. libretto&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. screenplay&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. speech 2. He was often cast ________ the villain. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. as&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. like&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. for&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. with 3. Ellis Pike was chosen to act the __________ of the lawyer in the film. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. play&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. part&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. role&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. B and C are correct 4. The __________ took a fresh look at the life of Darwin . &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. documentary&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. galaxy&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. science fiction&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. feature film 5. The film&#039;s 129 minutes were _________ down from 150 hours of footage. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. shortened&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. edited&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. reduced&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. summarized 6. Since the 1930, chemical insecticides such as D.D.T __________ very effective in destroying _________ insects. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. has proved / disease-carrying&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. have proved / disease-carrying &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. has proved / carrying-disease&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. proved / disease-carrying 7. I borrow four books on gardening the last time I ________ to the library. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. go&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. went&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. had gone&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. have gone 8. As soon as you _________ that, I’d like to start preparing lunch. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. have done&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. will do&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. did&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. have been doing 9. ________ you _________ the composition yet? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. Are / do&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. Will / do&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. Are / doing&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. Have / done 10. I ________ hundreds of students, but I ________&nbsp; such a hopeless class as this. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. taught / meet&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. have taught / have never met &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. taught / met&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. teach / meet 11. How many lessons ________ up to now? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. did she learn&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. is she learning &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. does she learn&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. has she learned 12. No, you’ve got it wrong. Michael _________ for Canada yet. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. doesn’t leave&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. hasn’t left &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. isn’t leaving&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. won’t leave 13. _________ this seminar before? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. Do you take&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. Did you take &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. Have you taken&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. Has you taken 14. It was very good, but I _________ many things since then. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. forget&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. forgot&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. have forgotten&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. has forgotten 15. Have you eaten dinner yet? Yes, I’ve eaten dinner ________. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. yet&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. already&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. so far&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. lately PRACTICE 31. I have vivid _________ of that evening. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. memoirs&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. accounts&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. reminiscences&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. memories 2. A church service was held in _________ of the victims. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. remembrance&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. memory&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. celebration&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. recollection 3. Your hair and eyes ________ me of your mother. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. strike&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. remind&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. reminisce&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. recalling 4. That tune really __________ back memories. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. carries&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. reminds&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. recalls&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. brings 5. I completely forgot _________ Gemma&#039;s party. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. about&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. of&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. off&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. for 6. “The earthquake surprised everyone.” “Yes, I was reading the paper when it __________.” &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. had hit&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. hit&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. has hit&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. had been hit 7. Fatemah looked down to discover a snake at her feet. When she saw it, she ________. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. was screaming&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. had screamed&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. screamed&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. screams 8. A small stone struck the windshield while we _________ down the gravel road. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. drive&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. were driving&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. had driven&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. had been driving 9. We were having dinner while it _________. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. rains&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. is going to rain&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. raining&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. was raining 10. While the reporter __________ the policeman, the robber escape. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. interviewing&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. was interviewing&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. had been interviewing&nbsp; D. has been interviewing 11. While her husband was in the army, Joyce ________ to him twice a week. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. was writing&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. wrote&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. have written&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. had written 12. He ________ fast when a dog crossed the street. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. is driving&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. drove&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. was driven&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. was driving 13. Martha dances badly, but Sonja dances _________ than Martha. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. badly&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. more badly&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. worse&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. worst 14. My father drives fast, but I drive ________ than my father. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. more fast&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. faster&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. fast&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. more fastly 15. You work late yesterday, but I worked _________ than you. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. more late&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. later&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. late&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. more lately &nbsp; PRACTICE 41. A thwarted love affair is the very _________ of fiction. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. material&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. object&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. stuff&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. belongings 2. She&#039;s a/an _________ editor in the reference department of a publishing company. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. associate&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. lower&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. minor&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. trivial 3. The decision has left many party members _________ their heads. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. scratching&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. rubbing&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. scuffing&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. cutting 4. Fax machines were a wonderful _________ at the time. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. discovery&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. invention&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. detection&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. finding 5. His public speeches are in direct __________ to his personal lifestyle. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. negation&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. disagreement&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. contradiction&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. difference 6. She gave the man an injection. It made him go to sleep. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. She gave the man an injection which made him go to sleep. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. She gave the man an injection, which made him go to sleep. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. She gave the man an injection that made him go to sleep. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. All are correct. 7. Is that the man ________? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. you lent the money to&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. you lend money &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. whom did you lend the money&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. whom lent the money 8. The voters were overwhelmingly against the candidate _________ proposals called for high taxes. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. who is&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. whose&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. whom he had&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. that his 9. “The girl with ________ I am sharing the room is untidy,” Mary said. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. who&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. whose&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. which&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. whom 10. The company ________ employees are on strike is closing down fro two weeks. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. who&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. whom&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. whose&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. all are correct 11. To create an idea, or plan using your imagination is to_________. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. work out&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. think over&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. think up&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. think about 12. To speak to someone without letting them answer is to _________. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. talk over&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. talk at&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. talk to&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. talk about 13. To get an illness from someone is to ________. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. pick it up&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. truck it in&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. take it away&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. bring it about 14. To eat less of something to improve your health is to __________ on it. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. strip down&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. cut back&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. run&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. cut off 15. To get into a building or a car using force is to ___________. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. break out&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. break down&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. break in&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. break up &nbsp; PRACTICE 51. Local residents have come out in __________ to the planned closure. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. opposition&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. conflict&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. oppose&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. contradict 2. We __________ threats of this kind very seriously. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. have&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. make&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. give&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. take 3. She can be as _________ as a mule. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. stubborn&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. stupid&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. slow&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. quick 4. You will need to _________ them of your enthusiasm for the job. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. advice&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. convince&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. persuade&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. prove 5. The ambulance got there just __________ time to save his life. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. at&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. on&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. in&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. of 6. Pete, _________ her good friend, will help her. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. is&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. being&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. be&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. been 7. He could not help __________. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. to cry&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. cried&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. cry&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. crying 8. We appreciate __________ from you. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. hearing&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. hear&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. to hear&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. heard 9. He rushed out of the room, _________ the door as he went. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. slammed&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. to slam&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. slamming&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. slams 10. The instructor praised her __________. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. to write&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. written&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. writing&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. write 11. Margaret’s worst fault is _________. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. to late&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. been late&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. late&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. being late 12. The spy admitted _________ some highly secret information to enemy agents. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. having given&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. having been given&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. to have given&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. to have been given 13. The nurse suggested _________ two aspirins. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. taking&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. being taking&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. to take&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. to be taken 14. Be careful not to step on the _________ glass. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. breaking&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; B. broke&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; C. break&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; D. broken 15. The __________ passengers jumped into the lifeboat when notified that the ship was sinking. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. exciting&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. excite&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; C. excited&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D. excitedly</blockquote>

[QUOTE="FRIENDLYBOY, post: 105280, member: 134052"] [FONT=Tahoma][B] PRACTICE 1 [/B][/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]1. [/FONT][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]There's nothing we can do about it now, we'll just have to [/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]put it __________ to[/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma] experience.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma] A. on B. in C. off D. down[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]2. The area has become a haven for people tired of the hectic [/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]_________[/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma] of city life.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma] A. pace B. speed C. style D. way[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]3. It gives you a [/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]_________ of[/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma] achievement if you actually make it to the end of a very long book.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma] A. feeling B. sense C. emotion D. sensation[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]4. Gravity is a [/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]natural[/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma] __________.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma] A. phenomenon B. fact C. occurrence D. happening[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]5. Even the smallest baby can __________ its mother by her voice.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma] A. identify B. discover C. clarify D. classify[/FONT][/COLOR] [FONT=Tahoma]6. Please wait for him until he _________ back.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. came B. will come C. comes D. coming[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]7. What ________? You look fascinated.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. are you reading B. do you read C. will you read D. did you read[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]8. I ________ some evening classes this semester, and I have a lot of homework.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. take B. am taking C. am going to take D. was taking[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]9. John _________ in the river now.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. swim B. swims C. swimming D. is swimming[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]10. He _________ speaking English every day.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. practice B. practices C. is practicing D. practiced[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]11. Advertisements on TV ________ more competitive than ever before.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. becomes B. is becoming C. are becoming D. have become[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]12. I think her __________ right now.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. is studying B. studied C. studies D. to study[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]13. My best friend and adviser, George, __________ tonight.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. come B. are coming C. to come D. is coming[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]14. The Earth _________ round the Sun.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. went B. go C. is going D. goes[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]15. Will you buy an electric car when they _________ available?[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. will become B. are becoming C. became D. become[/FONT] PRACTICE 2 [FONT=Tahoma]1. [/FONT][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]Who wrote the __________ [/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]for[/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma] the film 'Chariots of Fire'?[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma] A. script B. libretto B. screenplay D. speech[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]2. He was often cast [/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]________[/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma] the villain.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma] A. as B. like C. for D. with[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]3. Ellis Pike was chosen to act the [/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]__________[/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma] of the lawyer in the film.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma] A. play B. part C. role D. B and C are correct[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]4. The __________ took a fresh look at the life of Darwin .[/FONT][/COLOR] [FONT=Tahoma] A. documentary B. galaxy C. science fiction D. feature film[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]5. [/FONT][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]The film's 129 minutes were _________ [/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]down[/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma] from 150 hours of footage.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma] A. shortened B. edited C. reduced D. summarized[/FONT][/COLOR][I][FONT=Tahoma][/FONT][/I] [FONT=Tahoma]6. Since the 1930, chemical insecticides such as D.D.T __________ very effective in destroying _________ insects.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. has proved / disease-carrying B. have proved / disease-carrying[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] C. has proved / carrying-disease D. proved / disease-carrying[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]7. I borrow four books on gardening the last time I ________ to the library.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. go B. went C. had gone D. have gone[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]8. As soon as you _________ that, I’d like to start preparing lunch.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. have done B. will do C. did D. have been doing[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]9. ________ you _________ the composition yet?[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. Are / do B. Will / do C. Are / doing D. Have / done[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]10. I ________ hundreds of students, but I ________ such a hopeless class as this.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. taught / meet B. have taught / have never met[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] C. taught / met D. teach / meet[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]11. How many lessons ________ up to now?[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. did she learn B. is she learning[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] C. does she learn D. has she learned[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]12. No, you’ve got it wrong. Michael _________ for Canada yet.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. doesn’t leave B. hasn’t left[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] C. isn’t leaving D. won’t leave[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]13. _________ this seminar before?[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. Do you take B. Did you take[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] C. Have you taken D. Has you taken[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]14. It was very good, but I _________ many things since then.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. forget B. forgot C. have forgotten D. has forgotten[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]15. Have you eaten dinner yet? Yes, I’ve eaten dinner ________.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. yet B. already C. so far D. lately[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] [/FONT] PRACTICE 3 [FONT=Tahoma]1. [/FONT][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]I have vivid _________ [/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]of[/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma] that evening.[/FONT][/COLOR] [FONT=Tahoma] A. memoirs B. accounts C. reminiscences D. memories[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]2. [/FONT][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]A church service was held [/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]in [/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]_________[/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma] of[/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma] the victims.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma] A. remembrance B. memory C. celebration D. recollection[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]3. Your hair and eyes ________ me of your mother.[/FONT][/COLOR][I][FONT=Tahoma][/FONT][/I] [FONT=Tahoma] A. strike B. remind C. reminisce D. recalling[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]4. [/FONT][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]That tune really [/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]__________ back[/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma] memories.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma] A. carries B. reminds C. recalls D. brings[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]5. I completely forgot [/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma]_________[/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma] Gemma's party.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=windowtext][FONT=Tahoma] A. about B. of C. off D. for[/FONT][/COLOR][I][FONT=Tahoma][/FONT][/I] [FONT=Tahoma]6. “The earthquake surprised everyone.” “Yes, I was reading the paper when it __________.”[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. had hit B. hit C. has hit D. had been hit[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]7. Fatemah looked down to discover a snake at her feet. When she saw it, she ________.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. was screaming B. had screamed C. screamed D. screams[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]8. A small stone struck the windshield while we _________ down the gravel road.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. drive B. were driving C. had driven D. had been driving[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]9. We were having dinner while it _________.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. rains B. is going to rain C. raining D. was raining[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]10. While the reporter __________ the policeman, the robber escape.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. interviewing B. was interviewing C. had been interviewing D. has been interviewing[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]11. While her husband was in the army, Joyce ________ to him twice a week.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. was writing B. wrote C. have written D. had written[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]12. He ________ fast when a dog crossed the street.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. is driving B. drove C. was driven D. was driving[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]13. Martha dances badly, but Sonja dances _________ than Martha.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. badly B. more badly C. worse D. worst[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]14. My father drives fast, but I drive ________ than my father.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. more fast B. faster C. fast D. more fastly[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]15. You work late yesterday, but I worked _________ than you.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. more late B. later C. late D. more lately[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] [/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] [/FONT] PRACTICE 4 [FONT=Tahoma]1. [/FONT][FONT=Tahoma]A thwarted love affair is the [/FONT][FONT=Tahoma]very[/FONT][FONT=Tahoma] _________ of fiction.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. material B. object C. stuff D. belongings[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]2. She's a/an _________ editor in the reference department of a publishing company.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. associate B. lower C. minor D. trivial[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]3. The decision has left many party members _________ their heads.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. scratching B. rubbing C. scuffing D. cutting[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]4. Fax machines were a wonderful _________ at the time.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. discovery B. invention C. detection D. finding[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]5. His public speeches are in direct __________ to his personal lifestyle.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. negation B. disagreement C. contradiction D. difference[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]6. She gave the man an injection. It made him go to sleep.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. She gave the man an injection which made him go to sleep.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] B. She gave the man an injection, which made him go to sleep.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] C. She gave the man an injection that made him go to sleep.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] D. All are correct.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]7. Is that the man ________?[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. you lent the money to B. you lend money[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] C. whom did you lend the money D. whom lent the money[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]8. The voters were overwhelmingly against the candidate _________ proposals called for high taxes.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. who is B. whose C. whom he had D. that his[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]9. “The girl with ________ I am sharing the room is untidy,” Mary said.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. who B. whose C. which D. whom[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]10. The company ________ employees are on strike is closing down fro two weeks.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. who B. whom C. whose D. all are correct[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]11. To create an idea, or plan using your imagination is to_________.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. work out B. think over C. think up D. think about[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]12. To speak to someone without letting them answer is to _________.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. talk over B. talk at C. talk to D. talk about[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]13. To get an illness from someone is to ________.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. pick it up B. truck it in C. take it away D. bring it about[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]14. To eat less of something to improve your health is to __________ on it.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. strip down B. cut back C. run D. cut off[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]15. To get into a building or a car using force is to ___________.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. break out B. break down C. break in D. break up[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] [/FONT] PRACTICE 5 [FONT=Tahoma]1. Local residents have come out in __________ to the planned closure.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. opposition B. conflict C. oppose D. contradict[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]2. We __________ threats of this kind very seriously.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. have B. make C. give D. take[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]3. She can be as _________ as a mule.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. stubborn B. stupid C. slow D. quick[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]4. You will need to _________ them of your enthusiasm for the job.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. advice B. convince C. persuade D. prove[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]5. The ambulance got there just __________ time to save his life.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. at B. on C. in D. of[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]6. Pete, _________ her good friend, will help her.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. is B. being C. be D. been[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]7. He could not help __________.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. to cry B. cried C. cry D. crying[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]8. We appreciate __________ from you.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. hearing B. hear C. to hear D. heard[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]9. He rushed out of the room, _________ the door as he went.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. slammed B. to slam C. slamming D. slams[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]10. The instructor praised her __________.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. to write B. written C. writing D. write[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]11. Margaret’s worst fault is _________.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. to late B. been late C. late D. being late[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]12. The spy admitted _________ some highly secret information to enemy agents.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. having given B. having been given C. to have given D. to have been given[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]13. The nurse suggested _________ two aspirins.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. taking B. being taking C. to take D. to be taken[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]14. Be careful not to step on the _________ glass.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. breaking B. broke C. break D. broken[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]15. The __________ passengers jumped into the lifeboat when notified that the ship was sinking.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma] A. exciting B. excite C. excited D. excitedly[/FONT] [FONT=VNI-Times] [SIZE=4] [/SIZE][/FONT] [/QUOTE]

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