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The layout for the book was ------- finished when the editor-in-chief decided to make some changes

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I don’t think I’ll be going out much next month as the tires, __________ are quite expensive, need replacing on my car

In the middle of the night, I _____ on the sofa when someone ______ at the door.

Recognizable smaller than most of the kids in his age group, Lionel Messi was diagnosed by doctors as suffering from a hormone deficiency that restricted his growth.

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The boss insisted that Sam ____ at the meeting as he is too talkative for such a confidential project

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Children used to ______ their parents; now they are inclined to regard them as equals

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"He is talking to your sister", Lan said to me.

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A team of agricultural experts will be brought ------- to try to improve crop harvests

Food like bananas and oysters are presumed to be aphrodisiac mainly due to their ..................... to certain body parts.

In spite of having a peasant ___, Nguyen Hue had proved that he was really an excellent general, only gained victories.

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I think your attitude _____ your sister is very bad indeed

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During the first week of each month, the finance department mails  out a statement  ------- all of the previous period's transactions.

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The company announced a 21 __________ increase in profits.

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The main artists ------ paintings are being sold at the Garrett Gallery are Elaine Crick, Jason Chambers and Sylvia Webb

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It's the sort of work that ________________ a high level of concentration

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It is better to try to work ....... rather than against nature

My brothers are often very _______to what I say. They are really lovable.

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These documents are largely ___________ to the present investigation

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We must focus more of our efforts on providing better service so that we can keep our clients ...........

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Mr. Lee takes his job ------- than his predecessor did

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:

On the floor of the Pacific Ocean is hundreds of flat-tipped mountains more than a mile beneath sea level.