Choose the best answer:
I'll be back in a minute, Jane. I just want to try out my new tape recorder.

The rebels _____ the police station, killed twenty-three police officers and freed about fifty prisoners.

Dear Simon,
This is my first letter to you from my new home. We (22)_____here since March 19th and I’ve been at my new school (23)____3 weeks. I’ve got some new friends here, Dan and Emily. I’ve (24) _____ them for 14 days. I (25)__ the school basketball team. I’ve been in the team (26)_____April 14th. I’ve got a new bike now. I’ve only had it for 2 days. 
Love,
Helen

PS Your last letter to me was on February 21st. I haven't heard from you for two months!
(25).....

Cairne Fitness Centers has decided to open a large facility in Manhattan ...................... its financial situation is unstable because of shifting property values.

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

Meal vouchers were given to Beta Airways passengers _____________   were not able to depart on time because of a booking error.

Although he took a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

For 30 years, Big Top Prop Company has been the premier ___________   of circus equipment for troupes around the world.

Almost ______ children love sweets, so it's unusual that'______ no not eat them at all. 

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

The automotive company ___________   pursued technologies that would improve the efficiency of its engines.

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

All posters and flyers must be removed from the bulletin board _____________   48 hours after the event has occurred.

Choose the best answer:
 I am………….milk every day.

Standard ............... when performing certain experiments in the laboratory have changed over the past twenty years.

She spent money as if she __________ the daughter of a millionaire.

Choose the best answer:
Yesterday Nga was absent .......... class because she was ill.

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

Brenda Tipton is  _________  to win the race for major because she has the most experience of all candidates.

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

During the summer, the Clayburgh Museum ____________   its hours until 10:00 P.M. on the weekend.

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

Ms. Stevens  ______________  acknowledged that she was unable to complete the task in the specified time frame.

Your login name is “nferlin9," and your ............ password is "journals".

The Wallace Goldberg Committee of Environmental Awareness unanimously _____ the technical team of Walpole Enterprises for their annual award.

Choose the best answer: 
Tom’s house is __________ than Jerry’s.

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

------- the volleyball tournament is held indoors or outdoors depends heavily on the weather forecast for that day.