1. Sue's skirt is too long. It needs to be ………..

a. hatched.
b. hemmed.
c. jammed.
d. stretched.
2. The father ……….. about his oldest child for some time now.
a. is worrying.
b. wornes.
c. had been worrying.
d. has been worrying.
3. ……….. additional funding, the research will be halted.
a. Regarding.
b. Toward.
c. Failing.
d. Excluding.
4. There will be ……….. union meeting next week on Thursday.
a. the.
b. a.
c. an.
d. no article needed.
5. A faded map made ……….. 1800 adorned the wall of the professor's study.
a. until.
b. excepting.
c. regarding.
d. circa.
6. The drill sergeant made us ……….. the latrine floor.
a. scrubbing.
b. to scrub.
c. scrub.
d. scrubs.
7. In ……….. their criticism of him, the supervisor fired three of his employees.
a. retribution for.
b. praise of.
c. ignorance of.
d. regard for.
8. Years ago thieves plundered the ……….. tombs.
a. sacred.
b. satirical.
c. scant.
d. sheared.
9. The rope is too taut. ……….. a little bit.
a. Kick down.
b. Knock out.
c. Slack off.
d. Stretch out.

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10. Before actually performing the rescue, the astronauts practiced on ……….. satellite.
a. an image.
b. a mock.
c. an ideal.
d. a lost.
11. I suggest that your friend ……….. the bus.
a. take.
b. taking.
c. takes.
d. will take.
12. If circumstances ……….. we will tour the art museum on Saturday.
a. permitted.
b. permits.
c. permit.
d. permitting.
13. As soon as sun sets below the ……….. .dramatically.
a. horizon.
b. crust.
c. distance.
d. wind.
14. The program only selects ……….. to teach in inner city schools.
a. few graduates a bright young college.
b. young college graduates a few bright.
c. a few bright young college graduates.
d. bright young graduates a few college.
15. When driving in foggy weather, you must proceed with ……….. .
a. speed.
b. caution.
c. persistence.
d. happiness.
16. I want to put ……….. in my backyard.
a. a patio.
b. an elevator.
c. a highway.
d. an attic.
17. The Spruce Goose is a piece of Americana. The plane is currently housed in the Evergreen Aviation
and Space Museum in McMinnville, Oregon, but it has an amazing story. Its official name was the
H-4. built and partially financed by Howard Hughes, it was called the Hercules. Designed to carry
more than 700 troops, the Spruce Goose flew only once. In 1947 in Long Beach harbor, it grabbed
about 70 feet of air for about a mile. Hughes, who piloted the test flight, said it needed more
development. He never let it fly again.
According to the passage, ……….. .
a. troops benefited from the Spruce Goose.
b. Hughes flew the Spruce Goose several times.
c. the Spruce Goose reached a high altitude.
d. Hughes grounded the Spruce Goose.

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18. In a longstanding dispute, both parties ……….. to own the same piece of property.
a. appeal.
b. claim.
c. reveal.
d. accept.
19. The new mess hall is just ……….. the Operations Building.
a. with.
b. into.
c. past.
d. during.
20. An ocean is ……….. a pond.
a. deep.
b. deeper.
c. deeper than.
d. the deepest.
21. Your not ……….. the commander was a bad decision.
a. called.
b. calling.
c. call.
d. calls.
22. Because ……….. was mild yesterday, Pauline and her two children went on a picnic.
a. she.
b. it.
c. hers.
d. its.
23. I can't read anything he wrote because his penmanship is so ……….. .
a. stunning.
b. hazardous.
c. hollow.
d. sloppy.
24. In this region, thousands of tons of coal are ……….. every year.
a. designed.
b. grown.
c. farmed.
d. mined.
25. Will: I never anticipated such a large fall in stock prices this year.
Carl: Don't worry. No one could have ……….. what happened.
a. forbidden.
b. insinuated.
c. foreseen.
d. postponed.
26. The archaeologist discovered several valuable ……….. at the excavation site.
a. artifacts.
b. entities.
c. commodities.
d. configurations.

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27. How much income did you ……….. last year?
a. set.
b. take.
c. earn.
d. win.
28. Costa Rica set a world record, relying solely on renewable energy for 100 percent of its power for
the first 75 days of the year (and counting, as of this writing). Hydropower is the country's chief
source of power generation – so heavy rains were a help. Costa Rica also gets geothermal energy
from volcanoes, and taps biomass, solar, and wind. (The country also has a small population and a
low heavy industrial base). Last year only six percent of its power came from nonrenewable sources.
According to the paragraph, Costa Rica ……….. .
a. has a lot of heavy industry.
b. uses only hydropower for energy.
c. gets most of its power from volcanoes.
d. now uses only renewable energy.
29. The ……….. system is inherently more resilient than we think.
a. economic current global.
b. economic global current.
c. current global economic.
d. global current economic.
30. Chicago is known for its unpleasant weather. ……….. it's a popular tourist destination.
a. Conversely.
b. Henceforth.
c. In short.
d. As though.
31. ……….. good health is important.
a. Maintain.
b. Maintains.
c. To maintain.
d. Maintained.
32. On 8 Oct at 1900, the San Antonio Rampage will play the Chicago Wolves at the AT & T Center.
Excellent discount tickets are only 20 dollars with NO service fees! Tickets for lower – level sections
22 & 24 seats are available while they last! Call 5551234 or stop by the office in Arnold Hall.
The underlined word in the paragraph refers to ……….. .
a. fees.
b. tickets.
c. wolves.
d. sections.
33. Nathan's decision to drive home in a bad snowstorm showed ……….. in judgment on his part.
a. bustle.
b. deflation.
c. lapse.
d. normalization.
34. From ……….. did you receive that information?
a. whom.
b. which.
c. what. d. whose.

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35. There was a large sign that said, "……….. the property!".
a. Keep down.
b. Keep on.
c. Keep away.
d. Keep off.
36. Fortunately, the man found the fire and was able to …… it with a blanket before it could spread.
a. wreck.
b. twist.
c. wring.
d. smother.
37. The law states that young children ……….. attend school. They have no other choice.
a. would rather.
b. ought to.
c. are to.
d. used to.
38. That newspaper is ……….. . I just bought it today.
a. private.
b. wrong.
c. recent.
d. special.
39. This was ……….. flouting of the treaty, not a minor violation.
a. a bewildered.
b. an ornamental.
c. an egregious.
d. a superstitious.
40. After ten hours of deliberation, the jury reached ……….. unanimous decision.
a. a.
b. an.
c. some.
d. no article needed.
41. On a normal day, hundreds of ……….. can be seen floating down the canal.
a. barges.
b. cadres.
c. mosaics.
d. faucets.
42. Can you take a ……….. at these reports when you get a chance?
a. view.
b. stare.
c. look.
d. sight.
43. No one realized the ……….. of the political situation until it was too late.
a. explosion.
b. exploding.
c. explosiveness.
d. explosively.
44. The detectives ……….. the victim twice during the investigation.
a. dispatched. B. arranged. C. Resolved d. interviewed.
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45. After studying the footprints, the park ranger determined that the predator ……….. the
cabins was a bear.
shoving around.
a. rallying around.
b. prowling around.
c. moping around.
46. John is always ……….. and raving about office politics.
a. fuming.
b. hollering.
c. ranting.
d. seething.
47. Fortunately the man found the fire and was able to …….. a blanket before it could spread.
a. wreck.
b. twist.
c. wring.
d. smother.
48. Because of his broken leg, Ted walked ……….. down the stairs.
a. slow.
b. most slowly.
c. slowly.
d. more slow.
49. The chef's ……….. pleased everyone at the restaurant.
a. was cooking.
b. cooked.
c. cooking.
d. has cooked.
50. Carl: I've been given a chance to work in France for a year.
Jean: Well, you'd better ……….. your French!
a. brush up on.
b. brush away.
c. brush up against.
d. brush down.
51. The requirement is ……….. 40 push – ups in two minutes.
a. did.
b. do.
c. have done.
d. to do.
52. This stadium will be the ________ for the opening ceremony of the Olymipcs.
a. venue
b. vicinity
c. sector
d. program
53. You’re just ________ your breath. She never listens.
a. blowing
b. wasting
c. spending
d. throwing
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54. At the intersection, I walked ________ the street.
a. over
b. though
c. across
d. around
55. The president insisted that the union ________ its decision to strike.
a. reconsidering
b. reconsidered
c. reconsiders
d. reconsider
56. Because he couldn’t pay his debts, he had to ________.
a. declare bankruptcy
b. buy a computer
c. open an account
d. lend some money
57. By the time we vote, the initial results ________.
a. had already reported
b. already will report
c. will have already been reported
d. already have been reporting
58. For over 10 years, Brian has been a close ________ of the family.
a. friend
b. son
c. doctor
d. sailor
59. There ________ people waiting in line to see the doctor.
a. is
b. be
c. are
d. been
60. Because he knew the defendant, the judge recused ________ from the case.
a. him
b. one
c. them
d. himself
61. The innovative design for that aircraft could be a real _______ for the industry.
a. breakthrough
b. breakdown
c. breakout
d. breakup
62. ________ was the only option left to him.
a. Prayed
b. To pray
c. Is praying
d. Prays
63. My brother’s poem won the prize, but I think ________ was better.
a. Mine b. me c. I c. myself
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64. She can’t help ________ about her children all the time.
a. to worry
b. worries
c. worry
d. worrying
65. ________ it not been for the lifeboat, everyone would have?
a. Had
b. Has
c. Can
d. Were
66. After the dog started ________ at me, I became afraid it would bite me.
a. whining
b. growling
c. grumbling
d. whistling
67. The boy ________ that he could pass the test without studying, b?? instead he failed.
a. boasted
b. denied
c. threatened
d. warned
68. The workers went over the head of their supervisor and ________ directly to the company president
for a raise.
a. appealed
b. challenged
c. described
d. motivated
69. . ________ you be going to the party tonight?
a. Will
b. Are
c. Do
d. Have
70. . Carl parked ________ between the two buildings.
a. central
b. middle
c. midway
d. intermediate
71. . That politician is charming ________ unscrupulous.
a. otherwise
b. but
c. or
d. moreover
72. . I ________ over a chair in the dark and fell.
a. pondered
b. glanced
c. stumbled
d. switched

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73. . Richard was ________ out of a lot of money be two con men.
a. swindled
b. pushed
c. traded
d. distilled
74. My sister insisted that I ________ her two kids to the zoo, and so we went.
a. take
b. taking
c. takes
d. took
75. . I look forward to ________ the prime minister.
a. meet
b. meeting
c. be meeting
d. having met
76. 5. “For me, all cases are equal,” Judge Elena Lala said. She acknowledged that one plaintiff in
particular seemed to be turning up in her courtroom in Focasani, Romania, quit frequently. That
would be Sandu Gurguiatu, who filed dozens of lawsuits over the past four years because he’d
become smitten with the judge and could think of no better way to keep seeing her since she’s
married. Gurguiatu often lost, but he did win a few - among them an order forcing his employer to
provide towels and enough soap for the washroom at work - before finally realizing that he was
wasting the court’s time as well as his own.
Mr. Gurguiatu’s reason for going to court was ________.
a. a genuine interest in his fellow workers
b. to force the court to stop wasting time
c. to force his employer into bankruptcy
d. a romantic interest in the judge
77. . Just as the teacher called Spenser’s name, he was walking ________ the room.
a. past
b. after
c. between
d. of
78. History teaches us that those who are not willing to learn from their mistakes are ________ to repeat them.
a. destined
b. unlikely
c. anxious
d. tempted
79. . Why is the bird ________ at the window?
a. snapping
b. barking
c. snorting
d. pecking
80. . The ________ in the lighthouse guided the ships to safety.
a. panes
b. posts
c. beacon
d. window

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81. . The ________ of the mountainside was too steep to ??? rescue.
a. range
b. fork
c. oval
d. slope
82. . The ________ of the theater plans to have in renovated
a. position
b. proposal
c. projection
d. proprietor
83. In order to get the store before it closed, we had to walk ________.
a. briskly
b. sluggishly
c. listlessly
d. idly
84. . Can you ________ that box on the top shelf? I’m too short.
a. extend
b. contact
c. attain
d. reach
85. . I can’t concentrate ________ my homework with so much noise.
a. on
b. to
c. at
d. of
86. Today a marshmallow is a spongy treat cooked over campfires. But up until the mid-1800s,
marshmallow candy was used medicinally. Doctors extracted juice from the roots of the
marshmallow plant and cooked it with egg whites and sugar, then whipped it into a foamy
meringue. The mixture then hardened, and the resulting candy soothed children’s sore throats.
Eventually, advanced manufacturing processes replaced the root juice with gelatin, which
eliminated any healing properties.
The underlined word in the paragraph refers to the ________.
a. plant
b. candy
c. juice
d. sugar
87. George O’key was wandering through a public park, in Middlesbrough, England, when he decided
to stop and read the plaque on its old war memorial. It was an unsettling experience. There, he
found his own name on the honor roll of local Britons who’d died in World War II. Oh, O’key had
served in a British uniform all right, but he’d returned home from the war safely. So? “I went
straight to the park manager’s office.” he told the journalists. “I said, ‘I just want you to know I’m
still alive.’” The name on the roll, he added, should be that of his brother, Fredrick. The matter is
now before the Middlesbrough Council, which has promised to correct the mistake.
According to the paragraph, George O’key ________.
a. is angry about his brother’s death
b. wants his brother to be buried in the park
c. is trying to correct a war memorial d. wants his name added to the memorial

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88. Most of the United States was still unexplored ________ in 1803.
a. territory
b. estate
c. universe
d. valley
89. . Pay the plumber ________ making a fuss.
a. until
b. except
c. from
d. without
90. . Tom: Did you identify the errors in his reasoning?
Barbara: Yes, I pointed out the ________ in his argument.
a. benefits
b. fallacies
c. policies
d. theories
91. . The kidnappers tried him up and put a ________ on him so he couldn’t talk.
a. mug
b. wig
c. gag
d. log
92. Susie ________ what I told her by the time she gets to the store.
a. will be forgetting
b. will have forgotten
c. had been forgotten
d. has forgotten
93. . I ________ study hard if I want to pass the test.
a. am able to
b. am going to
c. used to
d. have got to
94. . I will ________ not support that candidate.
a. Definite b. definitely c. definitive d. definition
95. . Kim peeked into the hole.
a. climbed
b. jumped
c. fell
d. glanced
96. Her glee was apparent.
a. illness
b. sadness
c. wealth
d. delight
97. Ronnie’s hopes of going to college were ________ when his father lost his job.
a. ripped
b. maimed
c. dashed d. wasted
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98. There will not be any mail delivered ________ the holiday.
a. at
b. from
c. of
d. over
99. After the storm subsided, the people found their city ________ totally in ruins.
a. being
b. to be
c. is
d. be
100. The boss frowns ________ that type of behavior.
a. from

b. upon
c. over
d. down
101. My doctor suggested that my son ________ 30 minutes every day.
a. walked
b. walks
c. walk
d. walking
102. One of our biggest holiday is ________ New Year’s Day.
a. some
b. a
c. the
d. no article needed
103. The paint began to flake.
a. chip
b. drip
c. fade
d. run
104. . The water level in the bay rises dramatically when the ________ comes in.
a. Ship b. tide c. sunlight d. current
105. Fred: I’m thirsty.
Bill: Me too. I ________ use a soda right now.
a. would
b. should
c. could
d. may
106. She felt a ________ of guilt for the way she had treated her son.
a. pang
b. wisp
c. series
d. pack
107. For ________ of anything better to do, Gloria went to a movie.
a. issues
b. reasons
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108. The ground was hard to walk on because it was covered with fallen pine ________.
a. caves
b. cones
c. crumbs
d. crusts
109. Because he knew the defendant, the judge recused ________ from the case.
a. him
b. one
c. them
d. himself
110. Jeff: I’m really tired of being stuck in this tiny apartment.
Amy: So am I. I’m sick of being ________ here.
a. spruced up
b. cooped up
c. fixed up
d. marked up
111. It won’t make any difference ________ we go now or later.
a. either
b. even if
c. whether
d. as if
112. The barefoot boy got mud ________ his toes.
a. up
b. at
c. before
d. between
113. Select the correct sentence.
a. Be that as it may, we are a long way from finding a solution.
b. We are a long way from be finding a solution, as that it may.
c. That as it may be, a long way from finding a solution we are.
d. We are a long way from finding a solution, that may as it be.
114. I ________ go to the doctor on Tuesday than on Monday.
a. have got to
b. would rather
c. was supposed to
d. am about to
115. The newspaper ________ the president as saying he was undecided.
a. quoted
b. insisted
c. argued
d. requested
116. The boss was very pleased that the project was ________ success.
a. a resounding
b. an abysmal
c. a mediocre
d. an unattained
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117. I ________ have finished it yesterday, but I forgot to do it.
a. was supposed to
b. was used to
c. have to
d. may
118. The English alphabet consists of 5 vowels and 21 ________.
a. words
b. syllables
c. phrases
d. consonants
119. Where ________ Lisa work?
a. does
b. do
c. is
d. are
120. Joseph likes hot dogs, He ________ every day for lunch.
a. eat them
b. eats thems
c. eat thems
d. eats them
121. Where ________ you last Saturday?
a. are
b. was
c. do
d. were
122. John has an assignment ________ before class.
a. to complete
b. completing
c. complete
d. completed
123. Our supervisor recommended that she ________ promoted to manager.
a. Be b. is c. will be d. was
124. ________ moving requires packing and unpacking, it can be exhausting.
a. Now that
b. Due to
c. After
d. Since
125. Anna wishes she ________ good at singing, but she isn’t.
a. were
b. was
c. is
d. be
126. By the time the sun went down, Robert ________ reading for hours.
a. was
b. had been
c. is
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127. ________ I came late, I didn’t miss anything.
a. Because
b. Since
c. Although
d. Even
128. If Bob had known you were coming, he would ________ more food.
a. buy
b. bought
c. had bought
d. have bought
129. To ensure that all units work together effectively, I have appointed Colonel Masters as
the attack ________.
a. conspirator
b. coordinator
c. conservator
d. counselor
130. I can’t believe Mr. Collins ________ against me.
a. testified
b. was testified
c. is testified
d. will be testified
131. One of the big ________ points in his life was when he joined the military.
a. turn
b. turning
c. tuned
d. turns
132. Have you ever seen ________ movie?
a. a more idiotic
b. the most idiotic
c. idiotic
d. more idiotic
133. This car has a new bumper that ________ more of the impact of a collision, thus
lessening the damage to the car’s engine.
a. absorbs
b. entertains
c. consumes
d. displays
134. Select the correct sentence.
a. In many states an unchecked problem remains pollution.
b. In many states a problem unchecked pollution remains.
c. Pollution remains an unchecked problem in many states.
d. Pollution in many states an unchecked problem remains.
135. After the dog started ________ at me, I became afraid it would bite me.
a. whining
b. growling
c. grumbling
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136. You can find a health food store ________ that side street.
a. off
b. over
c. inside
d. within
137. It was ________ to Nathan that his job was going to be terminated.
a. evidential
b. evidently
c. evidence
d. evident
138. No matter where he is, Charles can always ________ a conversation with someone.
a. strike up
b. perk up
c. run up
d. put up
139. That agency is known for giving people the run around.
a. rapid promotions
b. poor service
c. salary increases
d. long work hours
140. ________ the accused has been found guilty of murder in the first degree, the
punishment will be severed.
a. In order that
b. So that
c. Whereas
d. Unless
141. The company sells valuable ________ such as diamonds, rubies, and emeralds.
a. junk
b. jars
c. gear
d. gems
142. In spite of his efforts, the man ________ the race.
a. ran
b. lost
c. viewed
d. managed
143. The roadway was clear and dry and the temperature about 50 degree F, as passengers abroad a bus
settled back for the routine trip from Fredrikstad, Norway to Oslo last Friday. The ride, however, was far
from routine. In fact, the vehicle soon was rocking as the passengers erupted in repeated and raucous
celebrations. Why? Because driver Oeivind Martinsen switched on the loudspeaker system and said into the
microphone, “Right behind me is a fair-haired treasure. Jeannette, will you marry me?” Jeannette Johansen,
who has been dating his for six months, accepted on the spot.
144. According to the paragraph, the bus passengers were celebrating ________.
a. a song played on the loud speaker
b. an announcement in the paper
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145. _______ there be any developments in the case, please contact us right away.
a. May
b. Can
c. Should
d. Might
146. Because he knew the defendant, the judge recused ________ from the case.
a. him
b. one
c. them
d. himself
147. In English, ________ Holland is also known as ________ Netherlands.
a. the, the
b. the, ____
c. ____, the
d. ____, ____
148. It won’t make any difference ____ we go now or later.
a. either
b. even if
c. whether
d. as if
149. Select the correct sentence.
a. Across fallen debris scattered the otherwise lay barren plain.
b. Fallen debris lay scattered across the otherwise barren plain.
c. The barren plain lay otherwise scattered across fallen debris.
d. Debris scattered across the barren the barren plain by otherwise fallen.
150. Carl wore a ________ over his pajamas.
a. body
b. carpet
c. robe
d. glass
151. The barefoot by mud ________ his toes.
a. up
b. at
c. before
d. between
152. Select the correct sentence.
a. Be that as it may, we are a long way from finding a solution.
b. We are a long way from be finding a solution, as that it may.
c. That as it may be, a long way from finding a solution we are.
d. We are a long way from finding a solution, that may as it be.
153. I ________ go to the doctor on Tuesday than on Monday.
a. have got to
b. would rather
c. was supposed to
d. am about to
154. In addition to its use as a fuel, gasoline can also be used as a ________ to clean up grease.
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 a. Solvent b. talent c. deodorant d. disinfectant
155. I checked every ________ and I still can’t find my car keys!
a. null and void
b. nook and cranny
c. nickel and dime
d. hem and haw
156. The newspaper ________ the president as saying he was undecided.
a. quoted
b. insisted
c. argued
d. requested
157. Enlisted personnel ________ show respect for their officers.
a. are to
b. might
c. could
d. are about to
158. The Coast Guard has added ________ craft.
a. numerous smaller high-speed aluminum patrol
b. smaller aluminum numerous patrol high-speed
c. high-speed patrol smaller numerous aluminum
d. aluminum high-speed patrol numerous smaller
159. The president insisted that the union ________ its decision strike.
a. reconsidering
b. reconsidered
c. reconsiders
d. reconsider
160. I only know a ________ of all there is to know about algebra.
a. Fraction b. division c. particle d. measure
161. ________ you forgotten what day today is?
a. Have
b. Do
c. Are
d. May
162. The boss was very pleased that the project was ________ success.
a. a resounding
b. an abysmal
c. a mediocre
d. an unattained
163. On our trip though New York, we stopped to ________ the beauty of the Niagara Falls.
a. approve
b. dismiss
c. admire
d. credit
164. I want to press some clothes, but I can’t find the ________ board.
a. ironing
b. ironed
c. irons
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165. I ________ have finished a yesterday, but I forgot to do it.
a. was supposed to
b. was used to
c. have to
d. may
166. If we ________ all of our efforts, we will find a solution.
a. concentrated
b. concentrate
c. had concentrated
d. have concentrated
167. Chris Van Rossman was relaxing in his Corvallis, Oregon, apartment when there was a knock
at the door. He opened it to find police officers and men in military uniforms, and they weren’t
there on a social call. His TV had been identified as the source of an international distress signal
that was being detected by an orbiting satellite. Actually, his plasma TV was emitting it - an
indication that something had gone haywire with the electronics.
And, oops: The warranty had just expired. Because the problem wasn’t his fault - and since the fine
for a false distress signal is $10,000 a day - the maker of the TV is replacing it for free.
Van Rossman ________
a. had deserted his military unit
b. discovered his TV had sent out an alarm
c. used his TV as an illegal transmitter
d. had to replace his TV for $10,000
168. ________ that there might be peace in the region, the parties made a truce.
a. In order
b. Despite the fact
c. Beside the fact
d. Given
169. You had better tie your shoelaces or you might ________.
a. faint
b. trip
c. stomp
d. cramp
170. Select the correct sentence.
a. The problem was discussed of what to do with the money.
b. Of what to do with the money the problem was discussed.
c. The problem of what to do with the money was discussed.
d. The problem was of what to do with the money discussed.
171. After graduating from college, the student ________ by a major accounting firm.
a. has hired
b. had hired
c. got hired
d. was hiring
172. Because ________ was mild yesterday, Pauline and her two children went in a picnic.
a. she
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d. its
173. If you ________ often, you will likely maintain a healthy weight.
a. exercise
b. exercising
c. exercised
d. exercises
174. If you want results, it’s incumbent on you ________ your goals aggressively.
a. pursue
b. pursues
c. pursuing
d. to pursue
175. Whew! The graduation festivities are finally over._______, I think it was as unequivocal success.
a. All in all
b. Thus
c. Moreover
d. Also
176. A new smoke detector uses an ________ to detect smoke.
a. infrared light invisible beam
b. invisible infrared light beam
c. invisible beam infrared light
d. infrared light beam invisible
177. The ________ citizens of this country took to the streets today to protest the blatant
election fraud that took place on election day.
a. refreshed
b. outraged
c. revered
d. indifferent
178. The money ________ to go towards a building named after his late mother.
a. intended
b. had intended
c. was intended
d. was intending
179. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has volunteer opportunities similar to the
Military Working Dogs Breeding Program. Volunteers may give their time walking, cleaning, and
socializing the puppies. So for those not able to adopt, the TSA has several other areas of need.
The underlined word in the paragraph refers to ________.
a. areas
b. opportunities
c. volunteers
d. puppies
180. Challenger crew members Bruce McCandless and Robert Steward made the first free
spacewalks in 1984, using a jetpack-like device called the manned maneuvering unit. Though no
longer in use, these units allowed astronauts greater freedom and maneuverability, freeing them
from being tethered to the shuttle. In 1985, the crew used the manned maneuvering unit to repair a
malfunctioning satellite, at a cost of $50 million. This was a bargain, considering replacing the
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a. Bargains b. satellites c. astronauts d. units
181. By volunteering in the shelter, the man gained ________ the problems faced by
homeless people.
a. profit from
b. permission for
c. insight into
d. notoriety from
182. Paul has so many options that he can’t decide what to do. He’s in a real ________.
a. bureaucracy
b. syndrome
c. boundary
d. quandary
183. Your ________ at just this moment is fortuitous.
a. turned up
b. turn up
c. turning up
d. turns up
184. There is not a moment to lose. I have ________ message for General Howard from
Colonel Jackson.
a. a routine
b. an urgent
c. a public
d. an isolated
185. The man was ________ along on his crutches.
a. flowing
b. slithering
c. hobbling
d. bubbling
186. Before her current job, Madeline worked ________ an interpreter.
a. on
b. at
c. as
d. out
187. It won’t make any difference ________ we go now or later.
a. either
b. even if
c. whether
d. as if
188. The boss was very pleased that the project was ________ success.
a. a resounding
b. an abysmal
c. a mediocre
d. an unattained
189. Delaware was the first U.S. state, ________ Hawaii was the last.
a. as if

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c. neither
d. while
190. The police couldn’t find one ________ of evidence against the woman.
a. shred
b. chunk
c. clod
d. wedge
191. General Happs passed ________ after jogging in the noonday sun.
a. out
b. for
c. up
d. down
192. You ________ more career options if you get a master’s degree.
a. are having
b. will have
c. have
d. used to have
193. Ben ________ work with customers than with a computer.
a. would rather
b. would prefer
c. prefers
d. rather
194. May thinks that ________ new things on the job is interesting.
a. learning
b. to learn
c. learn
d. will learn
195. To avoid diseases in the future, you ________ to exercise frequently.
a. should
b. ought
c. better
d. had
196. Alicia told her husband, “I spoke to the plumber.” She told her husband she ___ to the plumber.
a. would speak
b. had to speak
c. had spoken
d. spoken
197. To get to the cleaners, you just go to the end of this block and take a ________.
a. corner
b. street
c. straight
d. left
198. What ________ you study last year?
a. do
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d. are
199. Is your kitchen ________ than your living room?
a. Darker b. more dark c. dark d. darkest
200. John’s disguise completely ________ me. I had no idea it was him.
a. dismissed
b. cheated
c. fooled
d. ignored
201. I heard that the hurricane wreaked havoc on your store. Were you able to ________ much?
a. purchase
b. salvage
c. distribute
d. accrue
202. I want to press some clothes, but I can’t find the ________ board.
a. ironing
b. ironed
c. irons
d. iron
203. By the time that you make up your mind where you want to eat, we ________ the dinner hour!
a. have missed
b. had missed
c. will miss
d. will have missed
204. When my wife nags me, I feel she is ________ me.
a. supporting
b. advising
c. belittling
d. applauding
205. Linda would like to ________ that movie.
a. have seen
b. be seeing
c. had seem
d. be seen
206. ________ Ann come while I’m gone, tell her I’ll be right back.
a. Would
b. Should
c. Could
d. Might
207. Mary favors her mother.
a. obeys
b. disobeys
c. respects
d. resembles
208. The sentry challenged the stranger to identify himself as friend or ________.
a. foe
b. nag
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d. pal
209. His ________ the English Channel was considered a great accomplishment.
a. Swum b. swimming c. swims d. swam
210. The doctor took the patient’s ________ in order to find his heart rate.
a. pulse
b. height
c. temperature
d. weight
211. My children like to play in the ________ on the beach.
a. paint
b. sand
c. powder
d. syrup
212. For 10 years, Brian has been a close ________ of the family.
a. friend
b. son
c. doctor
d. sailor
213. To get to the city, ________ straight ahead for ten miles.
a. drives
b. drove
c. driving
d. drive
214. Driving too fast turned out to be a ________ mistake.
a. fatal
b. fatality
c. fatally
d. fatalism
215. Mike likes ________ sports.
a. plays
b. playing
c. play
d. played
216. A massive relief ________ is underway following the earthquake.
a. purpose
b. trial
c. attempt
d. effort
217. Jack’s sole source of support ________ his father and mother.
a. is
b. are
c. were
d. be
218. when driving in foggy weather , you must proceed with ………
a. speed
b. Caution
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d. Happiness
219. After ten hours of deliberation , the jury reached ……….unanimous decision .
a. A b. An c. Some d. No article needed

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