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