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They decided that they _____ a good time, despite the final result.
would have had
have had
might have
had had
2
While I _____ your problem, I’m afraid you’ll have to wait to see the manager.
am sympathizing with
do sympathize with
have sympathy for
am sympathetic
3
_____ several times, but he still didn’t understand.
The problem having explained to him
The problem I explained to him
I explained the problem
I explained him the problem
4
"Why hasn’t Robert come to class?” “I heard _____ some problems with his work schedule.”
he’s been having
he will have
he used to have
he’s to have
5
What surprised me _____ was that she was so self-critical.
most of it
the most
that much
more and more
6
“When will you finish your essay?” “I don’t know. I had so much trouble _____ .”
getting starting
get starting
getting started
to get started
7
Mary recognized Steve at the coffee shop, even though she _____ seen him for many years.
hasn’t been
hasn’t
hadn’t
hadn’t been
8
_____ the university to raise tuition fees, many students might decide to leave.
If
Whether
Was
Were
9
_____ being unsuitable, I see that he has a lot of relevant work experience for this post.
Far from
Not until
For
From
10
Having _____ knowledge of computers is now a very important job skill.
a working
work for
worked a
worked for a
11
One important characteristic of an Olympic-sized swimming pool is its _____ .
length
lengthening
longing
long
12
More people should take public transportation _____ pollution in the city would stop rising.
so that
given that
for which
in order to
13
I wish it _____ , but I’ll have to cancel my trip to the Rockies this year.
wouldn’t do
weren’t so
wasn’t this
didn’t have to
14
The politician was _____ for the scandals he was involved in.
notoriously
notorious
notoriousness
notoriety
15
“I’m not ready to leave just yet.” “I thought you ____ by now!”
would finish
are to finish
would be finished
were finished
16
It rained a lot _____ the month of August this year.
on
during
for
lasting
17
The new drug to treat arthritis _____ in early trials.
was shown promise
has promised
has shown promise
promised
18
_____ , better late than never.
Like it is said
As they say
As far as it is said
When they say
19
“Why didn’t you attend the party last night?” “I was led to believe I _____ invited.”
wasn't
haven’t been
am not
won’t be
20
I have some math problems that I’ll try _____ by myself.
solving them
to solve them
to solve
having solved
21
The proposal was _____ about our problems as about the solutions.
as much
as such
so much
not just
22
The new housing policy reforms are coming _____ considerable scrutiny in the press.
for
for in
in for
in
23
“Could I speak to Julie, please?” “I’m sorry, but she _____ works here.”
not longest
no longer
not longer
no long
24
I know John doesn’t have any money, but _____ he’ll have to pay me back.
soon or later
sooner or late
sooner or later
soon or late
25
Many studies have shown that smokers have a shorter life span, _____ nonsmokers.
in comparison
as comparing
in compared to
as compared to
26
Return this application form by May 30. _____ , we will be unable to consider your application.
However
Otherwise
Nevertheless
Yet
27
I don’t think you _____ refuse Jim if he asked you to lend him money.
would ever
never
ever
wouldn’t ever
28
The situation appeared to be going from bad to _____ .
the worse
worst
worse
the worst
29
“Mary seems _____ her handout. Does anyone have a spare one?”
she forgot
to have forgotten
to be forgetting
to forget
30
“Is this your jacket? I found it in the conference room.” “No, it _____ be somebody else’s.”
shall
can
must
should
31
“Have you seen Mike lately?” “Yes, I saw him _____ days ago.”
a few
so few
few
such few
32
The young artist has been awarded a fellowship in order _____ her work.
for continue the creating
to continue creating
to creating and continuing
for continuing to create
33
If you _____ John, would you still have gone to Australia?
hadn’t met
wouldn’t have met
didn’t meet
don’t meet
34
What _____ is how he reacted to your suggestion.
I am astonished by
is astonished
I was astonished
did astonish me
35
“How did you do on the examination?” “Fine, _____ was included in the first part.”
most of what I’d studied
most I’d studied
the most I’d studied
mostly I’d studied
36
Encyclopedias, _____ can be searched for free on the net, are valuable sources of information.
more of them
most that
many of which
much of them
37
Now that he has started law school, Eric ____ give up his volunteer work.
has been
was to
has had to
has had
38
The survey compared recent graduates' opinion to that of workers who were _____ their careers.
at a later stage of
on a later stage in
in later stage with
into later stage for
39
They objected _____ so soon after she had been taken on by the firm.
to her being promoted
at she being promoted
with her promoting
for her promotion
40
“I won’t be able to come tonight.“Oh, I _____ that we’d be able to talk about old times.”
have been hoping
hope
was hoping
have hoped
41
“What happened to your long hair?” “I was tired of it, so I had it cut _____.”
to short
shorten
shortened
short
42
_____ I get an increase in salary by the end of the year, I won’t be able to go on vacation.
Whether
If
Unless
Besides
43
“I can’t afford anything in this store.” “Don’t worry, buy _____ like. This is my treat.”
what do you
what is it
whatever you
which you
44
_____ timing is essential for any comedy actor.
Good
Well
Most
More
45
Dr.Fischer will be here on time; I called the airport at 7 and I confirmed _____ be on time.”
with the flight that it
about his flight to
that his flight would
his flight to
46
“One of your clients called while you were out.” “Did he tell you what _____?”
did he want
he wants
he wanted
does he want
47
As soon as I entered the room, I forgot _____ I went in there for.
what it was
what was that
the reason why
why it was
48
Hey John, ____ what time the baseball game starts, do you?
you do know
do you know
don’t you know
you don't know
49
Since this soup is very hot, you _____ it right away.
could not be able to eat
might not be able to eat
could have eaten
might have eaten
50
Why did Paul ask you _____ a car?
you have
do you have
if you had
that you had
51
The car I rented ran quietly and _____.
handle easily
handled easily
ease of handling
easy to handle
52
If you want to learn the art _____, you should take Audrey’s cooking class.
to make bread
making bread
for bread making
of bread making
53
This has happened a number of times before and I can assure you I know the problem _____ .
only as well
well too much
too much
only too well
54
I’m inclined to believe their story, _____ it is.
far-fetched as
though far-fetched
so far-fetched
how far-fetched
55
This is the most profound book I _____.
never read
have ever read
will ever read
have never read
56
I’d rather _____ any breaks until you’ve finished all your work!
not to take
you not take
don’t you take
you didn’t take
57
High tech gadgets such as iPods _____ popular with all age groups.
have been rapid in becoming
are becoming more rapid
rapidly have been becoming
are rapidly becoming more
58
The information _____ complete the report was difficult to obtain.
needing to
need to
needed to
needs to
59
“I think kids today don’t do so well in school.” “_____ , they know more than we did.”
On the contrary
Moreover
On the other hand
Even though
60
“I don’t want to take my medicine.”“You’re going to have to take it, _____ you like it or not."
neither
however
whether
either
61
The dean said in her speech that Professor Jones is one of the best teachers _____.
had ever been known
than ever she knew
she has ever known
ever to have known
62
If you prepare well in advance, the presentation _____ be any trouble.
shouldn’t
hadn’t
couldn’t
wouldn’t
63
Do you think we’ll have time to stop off at a gift shop _____ to the airport?
in a way
from the way
on a way
on the way
64
“I won a scholarship for next year.” “Congratulations! I knew you _____ one.”
will be winning
would have won
will win
would win
65
Mark’s parents wouldn’t buy him the jeans he wanted, so he had to _____ them himself.
be saving up to
have saved up to
save it up for
save up for
66
Susan’s great success _____ willingness to work long hours.
has been owed from
was owing to her
is due to a
was due for the
67
Even though we seem happy with our new office, _____ the truth.
nothing could be further from
there’s nothing that’s further to
it's not further than
that couldn’t be further away
68
It’s important that all elections are _____.
free and fair
fair but free
fairly free
freely fair
69
Advice to the elderly on the aches and pains associated with colds____to have been successful.
have appeared
appear
was
appears
70
I’m all for _____ work early today.
will leave
left
leaving
leaves
71
“Bob’s going to Spain on a business trip.” “_____ wonderful if I could go with him?”
It would be so
Wouldn’t it be
Isn’t it
It is so
72
Bob suggested _____ to a new restaurant that’s just opened up.
us to go
we had gone
us going
we go
73
I like to imagine what _____ to live in a foreign country.
would it be like
it would like
it would be like
would be like
74
Irene managed to complete the test _____ time she had been given.
on
in the
at the
in
75
Out of all the scholarship winners, James was _____ to organize his own research laboratory.
first of the one
one of the first
the first of one
the one of first
76
_____ you need is to spend three weeks on a sunny beach somewhere in the Caribbean.
What
Where
That which
That
77
Try to score as many goals as you can, without letting the opposing team _____ any.
score
scores
to score
scoring
78
Bill insists on playing loud rock music, _____ the neighbors like it or not.
although
whether
even if
either
79
_____ great at math, but she can also speak three languages.
Whereas is Lisa
Not only is Lisa
Not only Lisa is
Although Lisa is
80
_____ discovered new medicines had no distinguishable effect on the spread of the epidemic.
Having
They were
There were
It was
81
For centuries, people have used garlic in _____.
ways various
a various ways
a way of variety
a variety of ways
82
I don’t think they really took to me _____ , but now we’re great friends.
at first
at the first
firstly
first of all
83
“Tom really works hard.” “Yes, I know he _____ .”
has
is
does
will
84
_____ he was voted out of office, the politician regained his position as governor.
Although more than a decade
A decade or more than before
A decade is more since
More than a decade after
85
The advisory committee recommends the department _____ its annual award.
to consider this publication of
consider this publication for
considers this publication of
consideration of this publication
86
_____ the report is to be handed in tomorrow, I wouldn’t be writing it now.
Were I to know
If I knew
Had I known
Provided I know
87
_____ in Paris as a student, Helen knew the city very well.
She had to live
To have lived
She had lived
Having lived
88
_____ great at math, but she can also speak three languages.
Not only Lisa is
Although Lisa is
Not only is Lisa
Whereas is Lisa
89
The philosophy books he read did nothing _____ him wiser or happier.
have made
to make
make
that make
90
“Did you finish your packing?” “Yes, I _____ it last night.”
must have done
was able to do
could have done
could do
91
Even though I’ve been teaching _____, there are some students that I will always remember.
for as long as I have
for a long period like mine
since a long time that I have
during the long time for me
92
Do you know how the accident _____?
has been happened
happened
it happened
was happened
93
Recent statistics _____ that the economy is improving.
have shown
has shown
showing
shown
94
Cindy plays the violin _____ well that many schools have offered her scholarships.
so
as
too
very
95
Not once _____ while he was in the hospital about the pain.
he complained
was he complaining
he was complaining
did he complain
96
He was calmly exploring the sea floor ____ noticing his oxygen tank was nearly empty.
since
after
before
while
97
He didn’t realize _____ home late at night disturbed the neighbors.
he coming
he has come
his coming
he was coming
98
The markets were supposed _____ coming out of recession by this summer.
had been
were
to be
will be
99
_____ you know, I left the keys on the table next to the lamp.
Even though
When
Just so
Since
100
Ann will be amazed _____ how fast her grandson has grown.
at
that
for
in
101
“Did you enjoy the Pyramids?” “Yes! _____ them close up is extraordinary.”
Seeing
To be seeing
For seeing
That I see
102
I took the blame _____ the accident and paid for all the damage.
for
about
on
because of
103
The airline said we need _____ our flights 24 hours in advance of departure.
confirming
to be confirmed
to confirm
confirm
104
I can’t find my keys, but I remember _____ them into the house.
have brought
brought
to bring
bringing
105
What I didn’t understand is _____ about our plans to expand next year.
saying
what he said
he saying
that he said
106
_____ we will have completed the project by the end of the month is a little over-optimistic.
Assuming
If we assume
To assume
Having assumed
107
It’s _____ cold to go outside without a coat.
very
so
too
enough
108
She used to let him _____ his money on whatever he liked.
to spend
spending
spend
spent
109
With modern medicine, people’s lives have changed _____ the better.
for
into
to
towards
110
It sometimes takes courage to _____ your beliefs when others disagree with you.
stand on
stand by
stand up to
stand with
111
John is very lazy _____ to the other students.
as comparison
as comparing
comparing
in comparison
112
Only when they’d ordered the food _____ they hadn’t any money on them.
they realized
they were realizing
did they realize
had they realized
113
Because _____, he always got high grades in his classes.
his studying constantly
studying constantly
he studied constantly
constantly studying
114
The lawyer didn’t seem to like her client very much, _____ she seem to believe he was innocent.
neither
nor did
not either
and didn’t
115
Jessica moved into her friend’s apartment temporarily _____ where she would go next.
until having the idea
except had no idea about
but without any idea of
not having as an idea
116
“Do you like John?” “Yes, _____ that I know him a bit better.”
now
since
because
such
117
“What’s taking you so long?” “I only stopped ____ for a moment .”
my thinking
thinking
to think
having thought
118
Did the hurricane cause much _____ to the houses on the coast?
damaged
damaging
damages
damage
119
As enrollment has increased this year, _____ has decided to hire more faculty.
so that the college
that the college
the college
so the college
120
_____ your money from the cash dispenser, please don’t forget to take your card immediately.
On getting
By getting
When you got
Until you get
121
They decided to set out at dawn, little _____ what the weather had in store for them.
did they know
had they known
knowing
having known
122
The fertilizer I’ve been using has _____ wonders for my plants.
been done
been made
done
made
123
He’s going to have to take that job _____ he likes it or not.
despite
whether
however
either
124
“Are you excited about your trip?” “Yes, I’m looking forward _____ away for a few days.”
getting
to getting
on getting
to get
125
_____ for the special website design class should sign up by tomorrow.
They are registering
Those registering
They are registered
Those register
126
____ you hear the news? Sarah won the contest!
Wouldn’t
Didn’t
Haven’t
Don’t
127
Now that he has started law school, Eric _____ give up his volunteer work.
has had to
has been
has had
was to
128
The towers of the new bridge are fifty-six meters _____ the old one.
as high as
higher than of
higher than those of
as high as those of
129
If she hadn’t lost that contract, she _____ the company next Friday.
wouldn’t be leaving
won’t leave
wouldn’t leave
wouldn’t have been leaving
130
“Why did Sam quit his job at the cafe?”“He really never had _____ patience to be a waiter.”
more
too many
enough
the most
131
If he’s really interested in art, I’d suggest _____ to the new exhibition in New York.
going
him to go
he go
that he going
132
“What movie did you see last night?” “I saw _____ everyone’s been talking about.”
the one
the one of which
which one
one of which
133
“Will you discuss the charts at the beginning of your talk?” “No, I’m saving that _____.”
as the last
for last
at last
the last
134
I would not have passed my math test _____ John.
if hadn’t been
had it not been for
were not for
if it wasn’t
135
I didn’t think you _____ me the money I need. Thank you so much!
ever lent
ever did lend
would ever lend
were ever lending
136
Can you tell me _____ the answer to this question?
what will I find
where I might find
where can I find
who to find
137
“How’s John doing?” “I think _____ .”
he’s becoming more of a problem
he’s becoming more a problem
he’s more becoming a problem
he became more of a problem
138
The crime rate _____ in the city.
is steadily rising
steadily rising
has been a steady rise
steadily has been rising
139
The laws of this country apply to everyone, _____ you are rich or poor.
both
including
either
whether
140
The towers of the new bridge are 56 meters ____ the old one.
as high as
higher than of
as high as those of
higher than those of
141
I pretend I’m an examiner and then ask ____ questions so that I practice on my own.
myself
them
you
ourselves
142
The problem is not with the new design _____, but rather the way it is marketed.
in and of itself
all by itself
just by itself
with or without itself
143
The professor said a bibliography was unnecessary after Jess had already _____ of writing one.
gone through trouble
gone to the trouble
been going to trouble
had trouble
144
These forms _____ filled in with a black ballpoint pen.
must be not
should have
need being
are to be
145
The city is investigating several busy intersections to assess which of them _____.
can be made safer
would safely be made
was making safe
is safer to make
146
From the angry crowd _____ many objections.
they arose
there arise
it arose
there arose
147
Don’t expect Tom _____ the report by the end of the week. He’s off sick at the moment.
to finishing
finished
to have finished
finishing
148
_____ that I recommend we invite her to our next annual dinner.
I liked her speaking so
She was a good speaker so
She was such a good speaker
So a good speech
149
I hope you take my advice _____ this matter.
about
for
with
on
150
She hopes _____ in the company’s research and development team.
to include
be included
being included
to be included
151
You can start the meeting _____ I arrive or not.
in case
whenever
even if
whether
152
It’s interesting _____ the tourists arriving at the airport.
watch
to watch
to have watched
having watched
153
She hated ironing so she usually got her sister _____ it.
to have done
to do
do
did
154
Mario never told us _____ change his mind about studying medicine.
why he made to
what made him
why he makes
what he makes to
155
We visited many places vacationing in Canada, the most interesting _____ was Montreal.
of the places
one
of which
of them
156
"Which car did you buy?” “After carefully comparing them _____ each other, I chose this one.”
between
to
from
of
157
The committee’s proposal _____ funding for the next three years will be very controversial.
we increase
we will increase
what we increase
that we increase
158
Dr. Cain’s research looked for similar patterns of migration _____ different species of birds.
around
about
along
across
159
Frank enjoys _____ in a small apartment near the city center.
living on his own
living by his own
to live by his own
to live on his own
160
When you get to the library, _____ some information for me?
will you be pleased to look
could you please look up
kindly would you look
had you looked up
161
"Did Maria tell you about the new deadline?” “Yes, I heard _____ back to March. That’s great.”
it’s pushing
it pushed
it’s been pushed
it will push
162
“I can’t believe Sally moved to Thailand.” “_____. It was totally unexpected.”
Either me
Nor do I
Neither can I
Not me too
163
Have you been feeling _____ the weather lately?
under
below
over
beside
164
The Fair legacy is the statement _____ cities placing a greater emphasis on life quality.
it made about
that makes it for
made about whether
was making that
165
Thank you all for your warm reception, and now I’d like to hand you _____ to our first speaker.
along
down
over
on
166
_____, this building was used as a courthouse, but now it’s been abandoned.
Lately
Up until recently
In time
By the time
167
All the students tried _____ to win the recycling prize.
as their best
with their best
their best
their best they could
168
It was good of you _____ me at such short notice.
saw
to be seeing
having seen
to see
169
It’s no use denying _____ there when I have 3 witnesses saying they saw you entering the shop.
to have been
being
having been
to be
170
Actors _____ to become film stars usually start their careers on television.
wanting
who will want
that wanting
wanted
171
Thinking _____ a short cut will save you time can be a real mistake!
of having taken
to taking
that taking
to take
172
I’m sorry, _____ I’d like to come to your party, I just can’t.
more than
so much
as much as
as much
173
I wish we ____ the scenic route, but we had to get there quickly.
have taken
could take
could have taken
will have taken
174
The investment company was accused _____ to take all the money.
that they tried
to try
for trying
of trying
175
Students _____ all of the assigned short stories by the start of the school year.
are responsible for having read
read if having responsibility to
have responsibility of reading
who are responsible to read
176
When I was young I _____ for miles; now I can only manage short walks.
should be able to walk
could walk
should have walked
would be able to walk
177
He gained the respect of his colleagues _____ his strong commitment to the company.
for
through
in
with
178
If you _____ catching the 10:00 a.m. flight, make sure you get the ticket beforehand.
were intending to
intend
have intended
are intending for
179
New managers can be really hard _____ they feel like they’re not meeting their objectives.
on ourselves as
at them if
with oneself when
on themselves when
180
Henry didn’t get the job because he _____ a college education.
has lack of
lacks
is lack of
is lack
181
The new equipment was _____, it was incompatible with the hospital’s existing system.
yet expensive
expensive in addition
not only expensive
expensive but
182
_____ our company will make a large profit this year, we will probably not lose any money.
Although it seems unlikely that
However unlikely it seems
As though it wasn’t likely
Despite how unlikely that
183
In order to call yourself an expert, you need _____ knowledge of the subject.
some complete
a thorough
too much
some vast
184
If there’s one thing you shouldn’t ask Bill, _____ his age.
it is
it isn't
its
there’s
185
I know that our team has not beaten yours for many years, but I still believe it _____.
happens
will have happened
will be happen
might happen
186
He made sure _____ of the changes he had made to the agreement.
informing me
to inform me
to inform to me
informed me
187
This study examines the number of injuries _____ defective products.
resulting from
which result in
that results from
resulted in
188
“I ____ why you don’t go out with your friends.”“It’s because I have so much studying to do!”
imagine
don’t imagine
can't imagine
am imagining
189
Your proposal _____ by the board of directors.
is being considered
being considered
is considered
been considered
190
I remember _____ at that restaurant when I was a child.
to have eaten
have eaten
to eat
having eaten
191
Had I known you were coming, I _____ something special.
should have cooked
will have cooked
must have cooked
would have cooked
192
It seems that the rules _____ have not been followed in this case.
lain down
laid down
lying down
laying down
193
Meeting so many people _____ the most interesting experience of our holiday so far.
are
will be
were
has been
194
_____ the photocopy machine you must first enter your personal code.
If you need not use
Once you begin using
You cannot use
Whenever you use
195
The old friends sent copies of photos from their school reunion to _____ their former teachers.
one another beyond
each other as well as
both their own and
themselves amongst
196
You’ll have time to finish the report _____ you start immediately.
because
unless
even though
only if
197
Although I know life is not easy, I wish _____.
that it were
that it is
it could have been
it has been
198
_____ the task required a tremendous effort.
To complete
Having completed
Completing
To have completed
199
_____ his stage career, Paul has attempted to extend his repertoire.
Over
Throughout
Through
With
200
The outdoor festival went ahead _____ the bad weather.
but for
albeit
in spite
despite
201
We ought to _____ about the change in schedule.
notify
have notified
have been notified
get notify
202
Dogs and wolves are two _____ species of mammals.
related closely
closed related
close related
closely related
203
There seems to be _____ basis to his accusations concerning this matter.
little
few
a little
a few
204
Attending every class is important ____ in college.
succeeding
for success
to be succeeding
for the success
205
"Accept the new position and you’ll get a pay raise. _____ reason why you should consider it.”
That’s all the more
That would be more
It gives the most
That’s the most
206
In order to finish the paper on time, Joseph _____ miss the lecture.
couldn't have to
have had to
would have had to
have to
207
_____ assignments in the class as challenging for Margaret as the final presentation.
There hadn’t been any
There were none
None were
It wasn’t any of the
208
I’m very unhappy _____ the way things turned out today.
as
with
of
because
209
“Annie can’t decide which job offer to accept.” “I’m sure she’ll be happy _____.”
when whatever she takes
however she takes one
with whichever one she takes
whether she takes one
210
I tried to get a good photo of the stage, but there were too many people _____ .
on the way
beforehand
in the way
before
211
“Where is John?” “Don’t worry, he’ll come _____ .”
on his own time
before his time
in his time
in his own time
212
According to a recent report, cellular phone sales _____ 300 million a year.
were approached
has approached
are approaching
have been approached
213
Mary’s friend, _____ an editor of a well-known newspaper, has offered me a job.
is
who she is
that is
who is
214
According to a recent press release, _____ at the state level to ban the use of fireworks.
there are efforts in this way
efforts are along the way
efforts are under way
the efforts are in a way
215
Monica and Leo suggested a picnic this weekend, _____ sounds perfect to me.
that
which
what
who
216
In a unanimous decision, the proposal was _____ cheaper solution.
to rejectthe favored
rejecting to favor the
a rejection of favoring
rejected in favor of a
217
“I got a bonus for the project.”“_____ the amount of work you put into it, you deserve it.”
To consider
By considering
Considered
Considering
218
The city council will continue to organize the jazz concert, _____ there is not enough money.
however
then
despite
unless
219
While they say they _____ , I really don’t think they’ll do anything.
do want to help
helped
are being helped
want helping
220
I refuse to put _____ his laziness.
up with
in for
down
out
221
I knew it was him as soon as I heard _____ through the door.
he has come
him come
him to come
he comes
222
It seemed like _____ concept to learn.
a somewhat confusing
confusing somewhat
somewhat confusing
a confusing somewhat
223
I believe there are more honest people _____ dishonest people.
than are
who there are
than who are
than there are
224
“Don’t you think you should give Bob another chance?” “Absolutely not! He _____!”
is worth it
doesn’t worth
isn’t worthy
isn't worth it
225
When _____, Rita’s an expert.
it's coming to baking
it comes to baking
come to bake
coming to bake
226
_____ I built a fence, strangers always walked across my yard.
Whenever
Since
Until
Because
227
By the time he left New York, he _____ in three different companies.
would be working
had worked
worked
was working
228
I know Jenny can win the race. She just has to believe _____.
in herself
herself
in her
her
229
“How was your speech?” “For every person who liked it, _____ didn’t.”
other one who
there was one who
who was one
another who
230
I’m willing to agree to your terms, _____ payment is received in advance.
in case
whether
on condition that
whereas
231
Jim never applied himself at school, but now he wishes _____ .
to have done
he had
he should have
he did
232
We were _____ a loss to know what to do about falling sales.
at
in
under
with
233
John _____ be unqualified on paper, but he has a lot of experience doing this kind of work.
may
should
could
can
234
“How did the music recital go?” “I made one mistake, but _____ that, it went really well.”
contrast with
next to
if not
aside from
235
I'd like to propose to the board that a letter of complaint _____ to the offending firm.
being sent
sent
were to be sent
be sent
236
Helen’s decision to retire _____ surprise.
was caught by my
was caught me by
caught me in
caught me by
237
The people _____ at the bus stop were very angry when the bus didn’t stop.
wait
were waiting
waited
waiting
238
Simon’s boss burdens him with more work _____ possible for one person.
than is
than they are
than he is
than it is
239
“What are your plans for the summer?” “_____ June, I’m not sure.”
Beyond next
Since next
Next
By next
240
I can’t think of anything that can _____ for this huge discrepancy.
account
be accountable
be accounted
be accounting
241
Sometimes a very minor issue can develop _____ a major crisis.
in
into
to
onto
242
Researchers are studying immune cells _____ protect against infection.
their function can
that’s function to
whose function is to
which function in order
243
If you _____ your application, you’ll miss the deadline.
delay to send
would delay to send
will delay sending
delay sending
244
Usually, Mark is open to negotiation, but today he _____ stubborn.
would be
is being
is
won’t be
245
“How did Jane’s audition go?” “Not well. They suggested _____ her ambition to be an actress.”
she reconsider
reconsideration
should she reconsider
her to reconsider
246
Consecutive analyses _____ that this trend is not a long-term phenomenon.
have shown
were showing
have been shown
are showing
247
The new deadline means that we have to finish our work _____ a shorter amount of time.
on
in
for
at
248
_____ a large house with an enormous garden, set in a beautiful area of the countryside.
That I’d like
Where I’d like
What I’d like is
I like
249
If it doesn’t make a profit soon, this company is _____ having to declare bankruptcy.
at danger
with danger to
in danger of
danger of
250
We should leave now; otherwise, _____ the train.
we’re going to miss
we miss
we’d miss
we’d have missed
251
_____ Joanne, she was the best skier, despite having just recovered from a recent illness.
As
Considering
As far as
As for
252
“Is the museum open on Sundays?” “Let’s call them ____ and find out.”
up
over
in
by
253
Foner’s new book on Abraham Lincoln may be long _____ dull.
but it is anything but
yet it is nothing but
not that it is too
so it is nothing like
254
He’s that type of man _____ background can’t be detected easily.
whose
that
who
his
255
Universities _____ by large companies do interesting research.
having sponsored
sponsoring
sponsored
are sponsored
256
“Are you glad you switched careers,Nat?” “I am glad, _____ I don’t earn as much as I used to.”
since
despite
though
therefore
257
“I am expecting a package.” “Let me check with the front desk to see if _____.”
does it arrive
has it arrived
it has arrived
it does arrive
258
_____ we see him, he’s always in a hurry.
All the time
While
Whenever
However
259
The poor performance of the company _____ a great number of redundancies.
resulting
as a result
resulted in
with the result
260
Would everyone please come up and sign the sheet, _____ the students in the front row?
in the first place for
would go first
to begin on
beginning with
261
I’d like to ask you a little more about _____ .
which do you mean
what did you mean
that which you meant
what you meant
262
_____ passed over for much of his career, he was finally offered the promotion.
To have been
Having to be
Having been
Having
263
Canada’s unemployment rate tends to be _____ the United States.
as same as
the same as that of
the same in
same as that
264
If I _____ you, I wouldn’t buy such an expensive car.
were
could be
had been
am
265
If some members of staff _____ to arrive late to work, they will be fired.
were continuing
continued
have continued
continue
266
The hotel manager was so nice to us that we let _____ into staying another day.
himself talk to us
him to talk us
ourselves be talked
ourselves talk
267
I think it will cost a lot of money _____ your computer.
by upgrading
to upgrade
with the upgrade
for the upgrade
268
That red bird is native _____ this region.
of
near
for
to
269
“Did you see that huge man going by?” “I didn’t see anybody! I think you ____ things again!"
were seeing
see
have seen
are seeing
270
For the past week, my cousin and my aunt _____ at my house.
stay
had stayed
have been staying
are staying
271
No sooner _____ walked into the office than she was overwhelmed with questions.
as she
had she
would she have
than she
272
I feel good about volunteering, but sometimes I wonder whether it makes a difference _____.
in the end
of the end
by the end
at the end
273
“Will you be done with your studies soon?” “No. I’ll probably finish _____ four more years.”
for
in
until
before
274
It seemed like _____ concept to learn.
a confusing somewhat
a somewhat confusing
confusing somewhat
somewhat confusing
275
I have visited many Greek historical sites _____ are more than a thousand years old.
of which
of them
which
those which
276
According to a recent report, cellular phone sales _____ 450 million a year.
have been approached
are approaching
were approached
has approached
277
David didn’t know what _____ start a completely new system for keeping track of files.
would they do rather than
more they could have done
they do instead of
else they could do besides
278
I have a short article in the _____ issue of Time Magazine.
up and coming
forthcoming
coming forth
coming up
279
When she heard that David got the promotion she wanted, Margo’s _____ was overwhelming.
disappointment
disappointing
disappointed
disappoint
280
If I _____ you once, I’ve told you a thousand times. You have to go to bed early on weekdays.
have been telling
have to tell
have told
tell
281
Never _____ a person in a similar condition, I burst into tears.
have I seen
having seen
being
I have seen
282
He was very generous to his friends, but usually _____ nothing in return.
receiving
hadn't received
received
did not receive
283
_____ eating chocolate may be enjoyable, it can be detrimental in the long term.
If
Despite
Though
In spite
284
“Alex took the office keys with him by mistake.” “No, _____ took the keys.”
Peter was that
it was Peter
Peter was who
it was Peter who
285
There was an economic depression _____.
during the thirties
for the thirties
while the thirties
since the thirties
286
When I used to teach at a high school, I _____ spend hours grading the students’ compositions.
had better
would rather
would
should
287
I’d really like _____ some new ideas I have for redecorating the house.
to discuss
for discussing
discussing
a discussion for
288
The new proposal is _____ consideration by the board of directors.
for
under
inside
of
289
“Wasn’t the party great!” “Yeah, we had a truly _____ time.”
enjoyable
enjoy
enjoying
enjoyed
290
Where’s the train? It _____ here an hour ago.
has been
was to have been
would have been
hasn’t been
291
Helen, it’s about time _____ home! The kids are on their own and it’s getting really late!
we go
for us going
we went
go
292
Beth _____ the book to be so expensive, or she would have brought more money.
wasn’t expected
expected
couldn’t have expected
must have expected
293
“Did you manage to get a cab right away?” “Yeah. Otherwise, I _____ my flight!”
would have missed
did not miss
had not missed
would miss
294
“Did the doctor give you medicine for your stomach ?” “No, but she told me _____ to eat.”
that not
not that
not what
what not
295
As long as he _____ careful with it so far, why not continue lending him your car?
is being
has been
was being
will be
296
This recipe doesn’t say for how long to bake the pie _____ whether we need to add salt.
either
also
or
neither
297
_____, we didn’t need to meet the applicant after seeing her resume.
It suffices saying
To say suffices it
Suffice it to say
To suffice it
298
The General _____ for bravery during his last assignment overseas.
commended
was commended
was commending
commending
299
____ the difficulty of the material, the teacher took extra time teaching it to her students.
Recognizing
To recognize
By recognizing
Because recognizing
300
This car belongs to my sister; the other, _____.
me
mine
to me
is to me
301
This project is _____ for an introductory-level class.
really hard too much
much too really hard
too much really hard
really much too hard
302
_____ informed of the situation in advance made it more difficult for him to make a decision.
not having been
he not being
that has not been
he has not been
303
I wish you _____ harder to get along with my new friends.
trying
have tried
would try
are trying
304
Lifeguards are requested to adhere _____ all instructions concerning safety regulations.
on
to
for
with
305
As we grow older, we become _____.
maturity
mature
maturely
matured
306
“Do you travel a lot?” “No, not _____ I’d like.”
so much
so much that
much as
as much as
307
_____ you know, he might be the next president of the company. I think I’d go apologize.
Since
From whatever
For all
When
308
It should come _____ surprise to anyone that she has decided to resign.
as no
not as a
not a
as not any
309
“Do you want a pencil, a pen or a marker?” “Oh, it doesn’t matter, _____ !”
anything
anything goes
anything at all
anything will do
310
Pay close attention. You can’t afford to ignore _____ information.
so many important
of such importance
such important
so important
311
The government advised all its citizens _____ cautious when traveling abroad.
are
being
will be
to be
312
“Global warming is destroying us.” “You’re right, and I think we _____ more to stop it.”
will have done
need to have done
need to be doing
should doing
313
_____ about the test earlier, we would have been better prepared.
Had we known
We have known
Did we know
If we know
314
“He was annoyed I was late.” “Well, you _____ called him to say you’d be late.”
needn’t have
must have
should have
would have
315
“Did you buy the CDs at the new music store?”“No,the prices there were_____than I’d expected.”
more high
the highest
much higher
too high
316
“Would you like to help us organize our end-of the year event?” “_____!”
I would never
Would I ever
Would I never
I would ever
317
Thieves are reported _____ vital equipment from a government warehouse yesterday morning.
to be stealing
to steal
stealing
to have stolen
318
Raoul turned down the editorial position because he felt he _____ that type of work.
didn't suit particularly in
particularly doesn’t suit for
wasn’t particularly suited to
hasn’t particularly suited with
319
I promised her that I would help her no matter _____.
how much tired I may be
how tired I be
I might be tired
tired I may be or not
320
I never bought a telephone answering machine. They’re just not _____ useful.
that
that much
that far
too
321
“I don’t know when Mr.Gee will be available for you.”“There’s no point in waiting.I____ leave.”
might well
may as well
had better to
would rather
322
I’ve tried all day ____ I can’t undo the mess that she made.
instead
unless
yet
so
323
Try as he _____ , he couldn’t persuade me to loan him any money to buy that broken down car.
could
might
may
did
324
For years, store owners in cities and suburbs _____ the business of local families.
had competition in
are competing with
have been competing to
have competed for
325
I’m sure Liz’s Spanish would improve if she _____ a semester in Spain.
had been spending
had spent
is to spend
were to spend
326
Kim’s parents still think she’s not _____ enough to move out and live on her own.
matured
maturity
mature
maturation
327
We have planned a really great festival and _____ something for everybody.
we promise to have been
there promises to be
it promises being
they promise to be
328
I _____ about John, when suddenly I saw him walking toward me.
have thought
was thinking
thought
think
329
Before doing business abroad, call the trade office to see _____ markets you’re interested in.
that they know any
if they can know
whether they have known about
what they know about
330
She is said _____ into a promising singer, before she went into acting.
to be developing
she is developing
to have been developing
she was developing
331
People _____ for the new project will begin work next week.
having hired
hiring
hire
hired
332
____ the fact that he is famous as a movie star, he won’t have any problem being elected.
Despite
Regardless
Being
Given
333
“They staff should voice their opinion.”“I guess you’re right. They _____ to it.”
entitle
are entitling
are entitled
have entitled
334
“Has my parcel has arrived?” “I’ll just check our mail office in case it____ .”
comes
will come
has come
had come
335
An inspiring mentor, Dr. Higgins _____ the best in his interns.
brings across
brings over
brings up
brings out
336
Doctors recommend starting each day _____ a healthy breakfast.
by eating
while eating
to eat
with eating
337
I suppose _____ no truth in what he says.
there be
it is
there is
that is
338
I _____ in school longer if I’d known how difficult it was to get a job.
had stayed
have stayed
stayed
would have stayed
339
“Why didn’t you trust Jim?” “_____ to him, I couldn’t help feeling that he was lying.”
To have listened
Having listened
To listen
Listening
340
My children, while playing with a friend of _____, caught a butterfly.
themselves
them
theirs
their
341
Dogs and wolves are two _____ species of mammals.
close related
closed related
closely related
related closely
342
The decline of this industry over the last decade _____ training programs to be eliminated.
has caused once vital
once vitally led to some
had been caused by vital
has once led to vital
343
He presented his views _____ everybody had to agree with him in the end.
in order that
in such a way that
in such a way as
so as for
344
“Do you think I could see you for a few minutes?” “Not now please, _____ it’s really urgent.”
despite
although
unless
even
345
_____ admitting his guilt in court, he managed to get a reduction in his sentence.
On
With
By
From
346
“Did you manage to get to work on time?” “Yes, I _____ the eight o’clock train.”
could have caught
could catch
must have caught
was able to catch
347
My vocabulary _____ increased since I started reading English magazines.
have
has
has been
have been
348
_____ economists’ predictions, the stock market still has not recovered.
Although
Despite
On the contrary
Regardless
349
_____ considered appropriate in some countries, is not in others.
What is
Which is
That is
When is
350
The company was hoping to find _____ their accountant.
the immediate replacement of
an immediate replacement for
that the replacement was immediately
a replacement who was immediately
351
In 2002, the university carried out a study of people _____ campus.
living on
who lived in
who live in
lived on
352
The man who _____ a well-deserved Oscar for this role that year had initially turned it down.
to receive
having received
was to receive
had received
353
“It’s difficult to work with him. He’s _____ .”
slow at making decisions
slowly to make decisions
slowly in making decisions
slow for making decisions
354
He would have been hired if there _____ a vacancy at the time.
was
would have been
had been
having
355
Why not _____ Susan about this issue?
you ask
to ask
ask
asking
356
_____ the train departs on time, we should be in Paris by noon.
Assuming
Having assumed
Assumed
For assuming
357
Dr. Briggs’ recommendation was different _____ Dr. Simpson.
than that of
that of
than of
than
358
There were four people on the committee, ____ representing a different department.
who
that
each
which
359
If I bought a new car I _____ have to borrow money.
would
could
will
should
360
Let's be efficient in our meeting; I have an appointment at noon, so _____ eleven thirty.
we could have finished at
we'll finish up to
we'll have to finish by
we should finish until
361
“I heard about your accident. Are you OK?” “Yes, but it caused a lot of problems _____ me.”
for
to
on
with
362
By the time we got there, there _____ nothing left of the birthday cake.
was
had
had been
won’t be
363
_____ it happens again, please let me know as soon as possible.
Whatever
Whenever
While
As
364
“Which new office would you prefer to take, Ms. Simon?” “I’d like _____ a view of the river.”
the one has
the one that
one has
one with
365
What Mary _____ is find an interesting job.
is doing
does
shall do
should do
366
Accustomed _____ , he was surprised he had fallen so far behind with the deadline.
with hardly working
with hard work
to working hard
to work hardly
367
“Is gender a factor in heart disease?”“Yes, it occurs in men more than four times _____ women.”
more in
as many as
than that of
as often as in
368
Over twenty years _____ have gone into building this business.
at working hard
in hard working
of hard work
to work hard
369
I bet I’m not the first person _____ that you have a wonderful singing voice.
who telling you
tells you
who tells you
to tell you
370
“Why didn’t you call me to say you’d be late?”“I _____ , but my cell phone needed charging.”
could be calling
would call
would have called
had called
371
What qualifications _____ in order to become president?
have someone
must someone have
must have someone
someone must have
372
Although she shows promise as an athlete, she has _____ to fulfill her full potential.
not
yet
though
since
373
The idea of _____ a group was important to her.
her belonging
belong to
she belongs to
belonging to
374
_____ people in our office drink tea.
Almost
Almost all the
Most of all
Most of
375
Inflation _____ to rise by 4% before the end of this year.
will expect
is expecting
expects
is expected
376
“How often do you work on your project?” “I work on it every day, _____ Sundays.”
although
without
apart from
except from
377
Edward is really _____ person once you get to know him.
a too nice
very nicely
so nice
such a nice
378
Many nations urge their citizens _____ in elections.
vote
on voting
voting
to vote
379
Something _____ to be done about the shortage of water.
needs it
should need
is needing
needs
380
Despite being really careful, I _____ the same mistake.
am keeping to make
keep making
kept to have made
keep to make
381
It took more time to finish the report than one _____.
thought
would have thought
had thought
was thinking
382
“I’m sorry I can’t go with you, but I have to work on Saturday.” “_____ take a weekend off?”
Can’t you ever
Ever can’t you
Can never you
Never can you
383
“Will Ann be working here next year?” “That _____ she is accepted to law school or not.”
is depending whether
depends on
depends on whether
is depending on
384
Although Joan did poorly in her first exam, she has made a lot of improvement ____ then.
still
once
since
when
385
“Who will be at the ceremony tomorrow?” “Mary _____ come, and so is Henry.”
does
is to
will
will have
386
Thanks to the mild weather, many construction projects are going _____ be put on hold.
by rather than will
on when usually will
forward that would otherwise
through or else they would
387
In the beginning he refused the position, but then he _____ by the high salary.
was attracted
is attracted
will be attracted
has been attracted
388
The older he gets, the _____ he becomes.
cleverer
more clever
most clever
clever
389
The fire would have caused terrible damage if it _____ for the help of the firemen.
didn’t
weren’t
hadn't
wouldn't
390
The government just passed a law _____ achieving huge reductions in carbon dioxide.
aimed at
for their hopes of
in efforts to
regardless of
391
Teachers should talk with students who are careless _____ their homework.
when do
for doing
to do
in doing
392
_____ I’m concerned, the issue is closed.
As far as
As
As for
For
393
The movie The Lost Weekend is really _____ seeing.
worthy
worth
worth it
worthwhile
394
I visited both New York and Washington again last year, both of _____ I like very much.
them
which
the two
where
395
Jack has agreed to help me with my physics homework, _____ I buy him lunch first!
provided that
if provided
providing for
to provide for
396
He appreciated _____ to attend the meeting even though he couldn’t make it.
to be asked
having been asked
asking
to ask
397
“Have you submitted your application yet?” “No. I haven’t _____ had a chance to start it.”
just
often
even
much
398
Traveling downtown would be a nightmare _____ bus networks in the city.
were not it for
if there isn’t
were it not for
if there no
399
I came back from vacation only _____ my plants had died.
to find that
having been found
finding
having found
400
The management agreed to _____ on in the company.
me to stay
me for staying
my staying
I stay
401
A few minutes into the concert, Ed realized that he had never heard anyone _____ beautifully.
sang too
sings very
sing so
to sing this
402
“Her speech was too long!” “You’re right. She never knows _____.”
how it stops
when to stop
time to stop
if to stop
403
“What a beautiful blouse!” “Isn’t it! It was handed _____ me by my grandmother.”
up for
over to
into
down to
404
After a minute of _____ , your parachute will open automatically.
falling free
free fall
freely falling
falling freely
405
You’ve been driving all day; you _____ really tired.
can be
must be
might be
could be
406
Stray dogs _____ by the animal welfare society are later given to people as pets.
rescued
they rescue
having rescued
that rescue
407
I'm not going back to my hometown! _____ , I wouldn’t even go there if you paid me.”
Though
Yet
However
In fact
408
_____ more time to think about the consequences of my decision, I wouldn't have made it.
If I had been taken
Were I taking
Had I taken
If I were to take
409
“Should I close up the shop now?” “You _____ . I don’t think anyone else will come now.”
might
may as well
could so
should do
410
Never in my life _____ such chaos.
I have seen
I haven’t seen
haven’t I seen
have I seen
411
“I hate the weather here in London.” “Oh, I know. It _____ in five days.”
hasn’t stopped to rain
has been stopping to rain
has stopped and rained
hasn’t stopped raining
412
When completing your tax return, please declare what salary _____.
have you received
you would receive
you receive
did you receive
413
Subsequent to your arrival at Rome airport, you _____ straight to your hotel.
will have gone
will go
went
have gone
414
I have to finish this report at home; _____ more to do.
there so much
it is so much
so much
there is so much
415
Rain is predicted for this weekend; _____, we are still planning to play soccer on Saturday.
nevertheless
despite
as a result
consequently
416
The many artificial ingredients found in fast food _____ of causing health problems.
are increasing to suspect
are increasingly suspected
is increasing suspected
is increased to suspect
417
Small children are completely _____ on their parents.
dependent
depend
dependable
depended
418
I didn’t cause the accident. Fred is _____ for that.
the blame
blamed on
blame
to blame
419
It may seem a little difficult at first, but _____ you’ll get used to it.
by the time
in the time
for a time
in time
420
David Smith is the name of the man _____ daughter I met.
his
whose
whom his
who his
421
Many people are used to ____ groceries from the same store each week.
buy
buying
have bought
bought
422
“John didn’t take the job.” “Really? He _____ . It pays well.”
would have
will have
must have
should have
423
Don’t always ask me what to do. It’s entirely _____ .
up to you
you to up
your up
up to yours
424
After the interview, Susan felt unable to say how _____.
it went
did it go
she went
did she go
425
I wish I weren’t going to that meeting tonight; I would _____ here with all of you.
rather stay
preferably to stay
rather staying
prefer I can stay
426
I wish I _____ the opportunity to study abroad.
would have
have
have had
had
427
I don’t really like our new boss. He’s so _____ everyone.
quickly in judging
quick for judging
quickly to judge
quick to judge
428
Sheila is very _____ the new Matisse exhibit at the National Gallery.
interesting in seeing
interested to see
interesting to see
interested in seeing
429
I’m trying to call the theater to find out when the movie starts, but I ____ any luck so far.
had not had
have not had
cannot have
should not have
430
He always takes a book with him _____ alone.
when traveling
during travel
by traveling
if travel
431
The concert pianist was honored to be asked to play _____ the President.
with
for
at
to
432
The technology staff assured me that our new printer is _____ our vendor offers.
the one reliable
most reliable one of
one of the most reliable
to be one of the reliable
433
John shouted for help and then ran down the street _____ the thief.
chased
by chasing
chasing
having chased
434
“Do you know where the blue file is?” “Sue _____ it to her office.”
may have taken
needn’t have taken
could take
supposed to take
435
"But I can’t stand Kim!” “_____ , I think it would be rude of you not to invite her".
Maybe so
Even so
So be it
Even though
436
Henry Smith is the name of the man _____ daughter I met.
who his
whose
whom his
his
437
I think you should consider _____ for a new job as soon as possible.
apply
for applying
applying
to apply
438
In a job interview, you may be asked a question _____.
that you do not prepare for
that for which you did not prepare
that you are not prepared for
for that you did not prepare
439
I find his story about how he got that job quite hard _____ .
to be believed
to believe
to have believed it
to believe it
440
She won the game, although she _____ it before.
had never played
mustn’t play
never having played
hasn’t been playing
441
The Olympics _____ for athletes from all over the world to compete with each other.
make possible
possibly make
make it possibly
make it possible
442
Tom gives the impression _____ being very competent.
to
for
of
with
443
Did you hear the concert _____ on the radio last night? I didn’t enjoy it at all.
broadcast
had broadcast
was to be broadcast
was being broadcast
444
No one knows the combination to the safe _____ Sophie.
except
unless
beside
apart
445
I don’t remember _____ the door this morning.
have locked
locking
to have locked
to lock
446
I really need a few days off. I’ve been working _____ a dog these past few weeks.
as
so much as
like
as if
447
Bill _____ play the piano, he plays the violin and flute too.
doesn't just
does just
just doesn't
just does
448
Never _____ to Paris before, I can’t imagine what it’s like.
having been
had I been
even been
have I been
449
You’d be wrong to think that in a desert there’s _____ .
a danger that you should drown
any danger to drown
no danger of drowning
a danger you shouldn’t drown
450
I asked that he _____ us at the restaurant at 8 p.m.
meet
meets
will meet
met
451
Just be careful never _____ the car in drive when you’re switching off the engine.
should you leave
do you leave
leaving
to leave
452
He _____ that everyone was talking about him.
convinced
has been convinced
was convinced
was convincing
453
“It took me a whole hour to get here.” “You _____ have asked your father to give you a ride.”
may
might
can
should
454
Learning is a lifelong process through ____ must go.
it everyone
which everyone
everyone
that everyone
455
Our teacher recommended _____ the new Japanese restaurant down the street.
we try
us to try
us try
we will try
456
There are many causes of poverty, _____ is a lack of educational opportunities.
which one
one which
which one of
one of which
457
_____ in your spare time would help you more with your studies than listening to music.
To have read
Reading
To read
Having read
458
Mary phoned me about _____ a meeting in the morning.
arranging
to arrange
she arranged
she will arrange
459
Sarah complains about his messy room but he _____ about it.
never doesn’t do anything
doesn’t ever do anything
has ever done anything
didn’t ever do something
460
Although the agreement was signed, they haven’t decided _____ when it should be implemented.
though
even
yet
still
461
_____ I appreciate your offer, you know I can’t accept it at this time.
While
However
Yet
Despite
462
“What did you buy for her birthday?”“A nice cardigan, _____ unfortunately, she didn't like"
which
that
that one
one which
463
Many people worry about _____ their old age.
being cared for by
caring for during
to care for
being cared for in
464
_____ the errands, I then had to pick up the kids.
To do
Doing
Having done
I did
465
The committee changed its rules as ____ the previous ones were too difficult for us to follow.
it felt that
they felt it
felt that
that felt that
466
It is important to look at issues _____ other people’s perspective.
to
from
at
on
467
If we _____ this obstacle, we need to work harder.
will overcome
are to overcome
are overcoming
were to overcome
468
I’m sure she can do _____ of her.
that’s been asked
that they ask
what’s being asked
what is asking
469
I wish I _____ used to getting up early in the morning.
got
am
could get
will get
470
Not only _____ hard working but he’s efficient as well.
he has been
is he
he is
has he been
471
It’s surprising how much _____ after the operation.
well she looks
better her looks
she is looking good
better she looks
472
The project team says they’ll finish the report today. _____,they’ll deliver it to us tomorrow.
If that’s the case
If it’s the case
In the case of this
For that case
473
_____ the middle of the night, the roads were nearly empty.
There was
As to be
It is because
This being
474
The part _____ repair the car was ordered today.
needing to
needs to
needed to
needing
475
Kristina and John had a wonderful time at the party, despite _____ very early.
to leave
they must leave
they left
having left
476
“OK. I’m ready! Sorry to keep you waiting.” “That’s OK. _____ we go then?”
Will
Shall
Mustn’t
Can’t
477
Having left his wallet at home, Steve _____ the items later.
had to pay to return with
had been returning to pay
was to be paid for returning
returned to pay for
478
The necklace consists of 15 diamonds, _____ over a carat in weight.
those
each
every
which
479
“I don’t see the cartons anywhere!” “They’re outside _____ on the truck!”
are loading
being loaded
are loaded
loading
480
Little _____ he would be offered promotion so soon.
does he know
knows
did he know
knowing
481
I have to read through all these resumes. It’s the job I like _____ .
little
least
the worst
the less
482
I have carefully examined the customer’s complaint, but _____ I should go forward.
it's altogether not clear to
altogether isn't it clear if
altogether it's clear not only
it's not altogether clear now
483
They seem to be very _____ with each other.
competitively
competitive
competing
competed
484
He is _____ I am.
as tall
so tall
as tall as
so tall as
485
I recommend she _____ to the French restaurant if she wants high quality food.
wiil go
go
went
would go
486
“Fred’s going to need a lot of coaching.” “I know. We have a long way _____.”
gone with him
for him to go
to go with him
him going
487
I hate birthday parties. _____ , I don’t have anything to wear.
As well
Besides
In fact
Let alone
488
Jane _____ the office before five o’clock.
rarely is leaving
leaves rarely
rarely leaves
will leave rarely
489
If I can finish the report this morning, I _____ early.
will leave
will have left
would leave
had left
490
_____, we did manage to make ends meet somehow!
However poor
We were so poor
Poor as we were
So poor we were
491
The Book Association’s Online Free Library project has _____ a grant from the state.
received funding partly
funded partially by
part of its funding because
been funded in part by
492
There are _____ candidates for the examination than we expected.
many more
many
only more
much more
493
At seven o’clock, I _____ the hotel and checked in immediately.
arrived at
arrived
arrived to
arrived for
494
Many valuable paintings _____ during the war earlier this century.
have been disappeared
disappeared
have disappeared
were disappeared
495
Helen managed to complete the exam despite _____.
her late arrival
she arrived late
her late arriving
she is arriving late
496
The main purpose of this meeting is _____ some new procedures.
updating all for
to update everyone on
to have updated everyone of
about updating all
497
Henry is, _____ often than not, lucky at cards.
most
very
quite
more
498
The Olympics ____ for athletes from all over the world to compete with each other.
make it possibly
make possible
make it possible
possibly make
499
A teacher needs to be patient _____ her students.
with
by
to
at
500
The fisherman wanted to free the dolphin without letting the fish _____ away.
gets
get
getting
to get
501
To use the new drinks machine, just insert _____ coins in the slot and choose what you want.
a little
a couple
few
several
502
Alexandra is _____ student in this class.
by much the best
so better
far better
by far the best
503
_____ in a single-parent family are often very independent.
Raising children
To raise children
Children raised
Raising of children
504
He’s been employed _____ a mechanic in the company for several years.
by
for
like
as
505
Experienced teachers understand the benefits of using current events in the classroom _____.
better than new ones did
better to the new ones
the newer ones as well
did as well as newer ones
506
“Do you know how long _____ with us?” “No, I’m not sure.”
will be Mark
that Mark is
Mark will be
Mark be
507
The waiting room was filled with people flipping _____ last year’s fashion magazines.
through
at
into
over
508
Organic foods _____ better for you than commercially produced foods.
are thought of
think to be
are thought to be
think they are
509
Kyle was thrown into the situation without being prepared for _____.
such
any
one
it
510
Very few people applied for the job. _____ , the company had to advertise the position again.
Because
Consequently
Although
So that
511
I can’t even afford a short vacation, _____ a luxury cruise.
beside
let alone
apart from
except for
512
“Everything on the menu sounds delicious, but expensive.” “Don’t worry. Have _____.”
whatever you will like
whatever you will like
what do you like
whatever you like
513
I don’t know why Ann keeps driving that ten _____car.
years old
year old
years older
year
514
All the students tried _____ to get a good education.
their best
their best they could
with their best
as their best
515
It’s strictly forbidden _____ your car in front of this access road.
to parking
to be parking
for parking
to park
516
“People didn’t use to be so aggressive when they drove.” “I know, but now things _____.”
have changed
changing
have been changing
changed
517
“Have you met these people before?” “No, only _____ standing right next to the door.”
them
he
him
the one
518
“Does your job require you to travel much?” “Yes, I’m _____ three days a week.”
usual to go
usually gone
usually going
going usually
519
Although Mr. Dee was not popular at first, _____ the students learned to appreciate his style.
in a long time
time again
over time
the time for
520
I can’t depend on _____ a salary increase this year.
having been given
having given
been given
being given
521
The President did his best to play _____ the importance of the disastrous budget deficit.
on
with
along with
down
522
“Why is Sandy never here for the meetings?”“She just _____ too many other responsibilities.”
has
is having
had
will have
523
Since you need to go home early every day next week, you _____ ask John for a ride.
used to
had better
would rather
are able to
524
The castle _____ on the hill just outside the city center is over 500 years old.
located
locates
locating
is located
525
Nobody in those streets _____ aware of the terrible catastrophe to come.
had been
was
were being
were
526
_____ graduate school, it is necessary to read extensively.
In order to succeed in
Succeeding at
To succeed in order to
To succeed in the order of
527
Since this soup is very hot, you _____ it right away.
could not be able to eat
could have eaten
might have eaten
might not be able to eat
528
Although she has spoken to her boss before, Sophia will try _____ a raise one last time.
to ask him
ask regarding
asking for
and ask to
529
_____ in her position, I’d look for a new apartment.
I had been
Was I
Had I been
Were I
530
Simple as _____ to you, I just can’t figure out this calculus homework.
like that
though being
is maybe
it may be
531
_____ saying that there is no smoking in any of the rooms at this school.
Going without
It goes without
Without going to
Without
532
“I’ve just painted the house.” “Yes, it smells as if _____ .”
it’s been painted freshly
it painted freshly
it’s been freshly painted
fresh paint
533
“Have you finished all your household chores?” “Yeah, and you cannot imagine _____ !”
I’m tired
how tired I am
how much I am tired
that I’m tired
534
“How many parts is this food processor ____?” “Oh, about six or seven.”
being made up
made up of
made up
having been made of
535
“I can’t understand this assignment.” “I believe you will _____ if you think about it a bit.”
will
do
can
might
536
Luckily, I had _____ the exam when the bell rang and class ended.
barely finish
even to finish
just finished
almost finishing
537
He insisted _____ for the meal even though I had invited him to join me.
on he paying
he pay
to pay
on to pay
538
After how the company treated Susan, _____ she took a different job.
not to wonder why
it’s not to wonder
no wonder then
it’s no wonder that
539
Mark has been completely preoccupied _____ the plans for his upcoming wedding.
with
in
on
at
540
We’ve decided to vacation in Maine next summer, _____ there’s no downturn in business.
providing
when
in case
whether
541
Everyone who came to the last two meetings _____ at the reception today.
have been
are
were
was
542
“How are your lessons coming along?”“OK, but I had no idea _____ to learn French.”
how hard it would be
how it would be hard
how if would it be hard
how hard if it would be
543
The principal stands by all her decisions even though _____ popular.
they always have not been
not always have been
they have not always been
they have not been always
544
Doctors recommend _____ vegetables every day.
that eating
eating
that to eat
to eat
545
“Mary is starting a new job next week.” “I really hope she _____ well.”
did
does
have done
would do
546
“When will you finish your studies?” “I’ll probably graduate _____ two years’ time.”
by
in
before
about
547
“John has a large garden, doesn’t he?” “Yes, _____ vegetables he also has fruit trees.”
more than
as much as
except for
besides
548
“Do you want to walk to the metro together?” “Go ahead. I _____ haven’t finished this report.”
yet
still
already
almost
549
He suggested I _____ to a university near home.
applying
apply
am applying
will apply
550
She had to get _____ from the manager before she made any changes in her work schedule.
approval
approved
approving
to approve
551
“Did Mary finish the report?” “Well, she _____ by this morning, but I don’t think she did.”
supposed to finish
supposed to have finished it
was supposed to have finished it
is supposed to finish
552
He really behaves badly; I can’t put _____ him much longer.
up
up with
away
down
553
The town’s new hospital _____ founder, William Price.
named for the
was the name of the
is in name of the
was named for its
554
I wonder _____ to complete the project before the end of the year.
it was possible
that is possible
if possible
if it’s possible
555
I didn't apply to that school as there isn’t _____ variety of courses as in the one I chose.
as wide
as wide a
a wide
the wide
556
Have you been feeling ____ the weather lately?
over
beside
below
under
557
Language is innate _____ all human beings.
with
for
to
into
558
Only with much effort _____ succeed.
was he able to
able was he to
he was to be able to
he was able to
559
I never watch horror movies because I am very easily _____.
frightful
frightened
frightening
frighten
560
“Did you finally get to speak to the Dean?” “Yeah. I_____ him this morning.”
must have seen
could have seen
was able to see
could see
561
I have to say that I consider the fine imposed _____ under the circumstances.
exceeding
excess
excessively
excessive
562
_____ whole, the class did quite well on the final exam.
For the
On
On
In
563
Never before _____ to contradict the director.
has been dared anyone
dared anyone
has anyone dared
anyone dared
564
_____ the difficulty of the material, the teacher took extra time teaching it to us.
Because recognizing
To recognize
By recognizing
Recognizing
565
When would you like the work done _____ ?
on
to
with
by
566
_____ by the noise, little Annie began to cry.
Frightening
Frightful
Fright
Frightened
567
____ at night, there isn’t much traffic in the city.
When late
It’s late
From late
Late
568
“Why on earth didn’t you ask for assistance?” “Yeah, I _____, I suppose!”
had to
could’ve
would’ve
should
569
Cell phones are very popular these days and _____ an important part of many people’s lives.
to become
are becoming
were becoming
becomes
570
George never realized how important honesty was _____ he got caught telling a lie.
since
because
while
until
571
Many math students have become too _____ on calculators.
dependable
dependent
depended
depending
572
It’s inevitable that children of divorced parents _____ .
to suffer
do suffer
they suffer
suffering
573
“What are they arguing about?” “They have very different political _____.”
believers
believe
believing
beliefs
574
I’m not sure _____ the preparations for the big celebration.
whether I can help out with
when can I help you in
but maybe if I assisted you in
I possibly contribute to
575
_____ of drop out students is constantly growing.
There number
It’s the number
A number
There's a number
576
“Officer, I saw the thieves.” “Well then, see if you can describe _____.”
to me them
me them
them me
them to me
577
Emily is completely different ____ her sister.
like
as
from
so
578
I don’t have the money to join you tonight, but even if _____, I’m just too tired.
were I not
I did
I wasn’t
I do
579
“How often does the express bus run on weekdays?” “It usually comes _____ fifteen to 20 min.”
every
at
between
once
580
Florida has quite a few difficulties with its weather, _____ because it’s a peninsula.
importantly
significantly
mainly
the most
581
The accident was finally put down to _____ .
pilots’ error
the pilot error
pilot error
pilot’s error
582
It’s really generous _____ us his car.
for him to lend
his lending
that he is lending
of him to lend
583
The judge took _____ seventeen previous convictions for willful damage.
in an account
into account
an account of
account for
584
Nobody is accusing you _____ finances from the company. It’s a complete misunderstanding.
for embezzling
of having embezzled
of being embezzled
to embezzle
585
He was told _____ the competition because he was too young.
will not enter
do not enter
not entering
not to enter
586
“What _____ about the new company policy on expenses?” “I’m not in favor of it.”
do you think
have you thought
are you thinking
have you been thinking
587
The conference was a great success _____ people stayed for the last day of presentations.
except for a few
except that few
even when little of
even if a little
588
Detroit has _____ the Motor City.
long been known as
been known long as
as long been known
known as long been
589
It was his innocent-looking face _____ to believe him.
leading me
which led me
having led me
has led me
590
I would not have pursued that course of action if I _____ what would happen.
have known
had known
know
knew
591
I wish I had not taken this class without _____ my advisor.
having first had asked
not first having asked
not having first asked
first having asked
592
A great number of questions _____ due to the long-standing nature of this debt.
have arisen
have raised
rose
were arisen
593
We didn’t enjoy our vacation this year, _____ the children.
either
so did
neither
nor did
594
John _____ to getting married once, but he decided to wait.
comes to close
comes close
came close
came closely
595
He remained abroad for many years _____ paying more taxes.
in avoiding
in order to avoid
for avoiding
so avoiding
596
I’m glad we managed to get the 9 o’clock train; otherwise _____ nother hour for the next one.
we had to wait
we have had to wait
we should have to wait
we would have had to wait
597
Imagine _____ to lunch with the president of the company. It’s a great honor.
our having been invited
we being invited
inviting us
us inviting
598
_____ home all day, I went shopping.
Instead to stay
Rather than staying
Instead of to stay
Rather to stay
599
“Let's sell the house!”“You're joking! Not for anything in the world _____ in an apartment!”
I live
would I live
I would live
do I live
600
Maria keeps trying to outdo her sister, _____ is not such an easy task.
which
whom
that
what
601
Dr. Briggs’ recommendation was different _____ Dr. Simpson.
than of
than that of
that of
than
602
It’s really hard to make up my mind _____ to buy this flat in London or a larger one in Rome.
if
considering
though
whether
603
“When are you going to return that $20 I lent you?” “I don’t remember ____ any money from you!”
to have borrowed
to borrow
borrowing
having been borrowed
604
“How did you get rid of that hole?” “I had Linda _____ it for me with her sewing machine.”
to fix
was fixing
fixed
fix
605
Make sure this letter is delivered to her in _____ .
personal
personnel
person
personally
606
_____ I’d like to change location, I feel this company offers me better prospects.
As for
Much as
For as
As much
607
I really enjoy gardening after it _____.
rained
had rained
was raining
rains
608
Even though her father doesn’t approve of her decision to quit, he _____ what’s best for her.
doesn’t presume to know
doesn’t know to presume
cannot presume knowing
isn’t to presume having known
609
It’s important to always be _____ with one’s neighbors.
considerate
consider
considering
considered
610
In the event of fire, patrons _____ the elevator.
haven’t to use
are not going to use
are not to use
are not using
611
The temperatures this year are _____ those of last year.
nearly low as
as lower than
as nearly low as
nearly as low as
612
Robert asked his colleagues to _____ on what he’d missed during his vacation.
speed him up
bring his speed up
speed up to him
bring him up to speed
613
There must be over sixty teachers employed at the school, _____ have postgraduate degrees.
who all of them
all of whom
that all of them
who they all
614
Were I _____ myself in his position, I would probably do the same.
to have found
finding
to find
to be finding
615
_____ odd as it sounds, I would rather not go out tonight.
Though
While
As
However
616
This building is in dire _____.
needs repairing
needs to be repaired
need of repair
need for repair
617
I’ll consider moving to Boston as soon as I _____.
am graduating
will graduate
graduated
graduate
618
I’m not sure _____ he said is right.
how
what
if
that
619
It _____ asking for an increase in salary now. We had one eight months ago.
does not worth
is no point in
is not use
is not worth
620
Research being carried outredarding the issue _____ likely to be published shortly.
was
are
is
are being
621
I forgot _____ the door when I left home this morning.
locking
to lock
locked
to have locked
622
His comment was not at all _____ to the subject of the lecture.
relating
related
relevant
relative
623
You should wear _____ clothing when handling these chemicals.
protection
protective
protected
protect
624
Bill _____ play the piano, he plays the violin and flute too.
just doesn’t
doesn't just
just does
does just
625
There is growing agreement that _____ maintain staffing at good levels, they must invest.
rather than
if our hospitals are to
because hospitals are important
whether our hospitals can
626
Don’t you think there’s been a lot of fuss about nothing _____ this issue?
in
under
at
over
627
Strange as it _____ , the bus journey was actually quicker than going by car.
was
is
appears
may seem
628
It was very irresponsible _____ the marathon without training properly first.
of Alan to run
Alan’s running
that Alan run
from Alan to run
629
The project would be much better _____ more time to prepare it.
for us to have
provided
supposing we had
had we had
630
The number of cars that circulate daily in Athens _____ at close to two million.
are estimating
estimates
has been estimated
have estimated
631
Learning is a lifelong process through _____ must go.
it everyone
everyone
that everyone
which everyone
632
For many years, I was happy with the way my life _____.
has been going
is going
was going
has gone
633
Graduate school is getting _____.
at extreme cost
extremely costly
costly extremes
to an extreme cost
634
“Mary is always getting angry with me.” “_____, I’ve seen you lose your temper with her.”
On the contrary
By the same token
Not to mention
By all means
635
When Ellen submitted her raise application, the committee could not believe _____ thinking.
of what she was
what was she
she was
what she was
636
“What should we do with the new data?”“_____previous case,I think Ed should see them first.”
as that
as in the
in the
as in
637
Don’t you think it’s time you _____ ?
are left
will leave
have left
were leaving
638
Only children _____ aged twelve and over are allowed on this ride.
are
who
who are
whom are
