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