Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence:

Bill told great stories, but we took what he had said with a grain of________because he tends to exaggerate.

It is a course _______ two years for those who want to work as a marketing agent.

If there __________, the rice fields could have been more productive.

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.

The commercials, repeated on TV, distract my father from watching his  football match.

If I had known you would come, ______. 

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence:

Question 9. The police tried in vain to break up the protest crowds in front of the government building; further measures needed to be employed.    (OPPOSITE MEANING)

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

Could you tell me how can I get to the city library, please?

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

 Going to university is expensive because in addition to the tuition ______ , there are expenses for accommodation, books, living costs, etc.

-------- fulfilling the requirements and receiving unanimous approval from the committee, Ms. Norton was not accepted for the position.

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence:

Question 59. “Please, will you just clean up the mess, and stop_________excuse!

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

Since January this year, Joe has suffered two injuries, one to his ankle and the other in New York.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

Visitors, especially children, can go there to learn how to recognize the different species of animals and plants.

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

The workers are building a new bridge which is 150 meters in high.

I shouldn't go there at night if I_____ you.

There has been considerable discussion about the global shortage of nurses. Most underdeveloped nations do not have the qualified nurse workforce to contend ..................... their growing health problems let alone improve the health and well-being of their people.

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence: 

Question 34. “He looks familiar. What’s his name?” “It’s on the tip of my ________ , but I can’t figure out who he is”

Mr. Tanaka decided to resign, because a significant drop in customer satisfaction has had an adverse impact on sales ..................

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

Mrs. Stevens, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend the festivities.

If you had told me earlier, I _____________ it to you. 

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

How much times did Rich and Jennifer have to do the experiment ?

I’m writing in response to your letter inquiring about “loose skin” resulting ............. a diet.