Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence:  “Why is John so sad?” “Because his bird ……. away.”

_____ have enough apples, she’ll make an apple pie this afternoon.

They would be disappointed if we ___________.

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Could you give me_________water. I am thirsty

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_______________ variety of flowers in the show, from simple carnations to the most exquisite roses.

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He moved heaven and _______ to get the highest scores in the last exam

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In some countries, many old-aged parents like to live in a nursing home. They want to _____ independent lives.

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:

Next week when there (A) will be a (B) full moon, (C) the ocean tides (D) will be higher.

It was_______silent inside the old, abandoned house.

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We need eggs, milk, sugar, bread and, finally, we mustn’t forget yoghurt for Dad.

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You needn’t give me your decision now. ______ on it, and let me know next week.

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I________some hobbies in common with my cousin.

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How often do you________swimming?

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One of the main reasons for his success in business is that he keeps an _____ to the ground to know what the customers want and why they’re dissatisfied with competing products

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After being chased by the police a long way, the criminal managed to escape by the skin of his ____________

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These days, in India, there are ____ married couples who live on their own than before

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Let me carry the suitcases for you, ______?

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Would you take it ______ if I told you I thought you look lovely? I was afraid you’d take it in the wrong way.

There is an easy way to ____ four species of wild cats living in this region by their tail patterns.

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He turned down the offer on grounds of health, but I think there were _________ reasons behind his decision.

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:

Those children who stay longer hours at school than at home tend to spend their formative years in the company of others with similar aims and interests.