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A particularly _________ drawback of this book is the almost complete lack of useful illustrations or tables

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The church is over 200 years old. Our class visited it last summer.

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The sales representative suggested an initial meeting to discuss the proposal as soon as the beta product is ready, ______ that might be

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Vallentrade manages clients’ accounts more ------- than most other brokerage firms.

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If you’re not happy with how much you earn, you can ask for a pay ______

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Long ago, women were _____________ to vote in political elections

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…………his appointment as our head of accounting services, Paul Robinson was working as a high-powered merchant banker in London

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The council had been handing out grants indiscriminately, and people were hurrying to get their snouts in the _____________

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Because experts ------- a strong allergy season, Chowlan Pharmacy has increased its stock of preventative medicine

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DG Feed Supply has shown strong growth heading ------- the end of the fiscal year

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Olayinka Boutique ------- hosts special shopping events for members of its loyalty club

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the undelined part that needs correction in each of the following questions:

According to the latest news from the earthquake site, two-thirds of the city have been destroyed.

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The singer and composer are performing tonight

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Passengers should not leave their  seats -------- a flight attendant gives them  permission to do so

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

After a great deal of questioning, he decided to come clean and tell the truth.

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________ between the two attacks, the commander tried to prevent the enemy troops ________ their strength

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Not only _______ the exam but he was also the best student in his class

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Yesterday on TV they _________ a heavy shower for today, but I _________ even a single drop yet

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Greentrim’s product sales rose ------- following the introduction of its new shipping policy

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Steward deserved ________ out of his dormitory after he allowed Violet ________ overnight in the building.

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The Research and Development Department has submitted a proposal which is about a new line of compact appliances designed for customers who ------ in small apartments