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The survey reveals a gradual _________________ of the president's popularity and support

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A second order for 500 recycled paper cups ------- last week

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What started as a casual discussion flared up into a heated debate because both of them had an _______ to grind

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Dolores Gutierrez excels as an  estate planning attorney who helps  clients manage their assets -------

The average  ___________ pays 27 penny a day in water rates.

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Betsy Riley will seek support from ------- volunteers for our revised museum tours

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Each of the boys in my class _______________ the football team

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The spokesperson _________ her speech yet when an angry audience member _________ shouting at her.

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All staffs are not allowed to use their personal mobile phones during ____ hours.

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Award-winning Maida Stewart is one of the Australian artists ------- paintings are currently on display in the Dots exhibition at Pace Gallery

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After all of her family members died, the elderly woman felt ____________ alone and absolutely isolated

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They have long been involved in a _____________ for racial equality.

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I love durian, ________ my friend can’t stand its smell

Mike and Lane are university students. They are talking about Lane's upcoming high-school reunion. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.

Mike: “So, you have your fifth high-school reunion coming up?" Lane:"________.”

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August is the month __________ I always give my birthday parties

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The facts should be presented in chronological ___________

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Glenwick Organic Farm stands out from other farms for its environmentally ------- practices

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On the surface it's a very funny novel but it does have a more serious _____________ theme

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Until Mr. Mansell returns from the management meeting at headquarters, Ms. Klebold ------- all customer complaints

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Please do not hesitate ______________ me if you have any queries

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

Be careful not to drop it; it’s very fragile.