Choose the correct answer.

He did not do well at school and left with few _______ qualifications.

Automakers are recovering from weak results ....................... a series of complicated restructuring processes, and experiencing increased revenues and profits as a result.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions: 

Trees have to be pruned seasonally or annually to ensure that they continue to bear fruit. 

He _________missed the train. He was just in time to catch it. 

What are common known as “lead” pencils are not lead, but rather a mixture of graphite, clay and wax.

There's a great ____ show on BBC1 tonight. Contestants have to race through a supermarket as quickly as they can, filling up their trolleys as they go.

Choose the correct answer.

Fee-paying schools, often called "independent schools", "private schools" or “_______ schools"

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

Once Ms. Cohen had examined the detailed business plan, she was more______________to the idea of investing in the new company.

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

The firm announced on Thurday that its profits rose 15 percent in the first quarter________as a result of its restructuring. 

You can't use the washing machine today. It's ________.

Permits must be renewed quarterly in accordance with the expiration date on each permit, so people who use the parking area.........to read all regulations on parking policies carefully.

My mother advised me ............  an apple every day to stay healthy.

Lora is talking to Paula about her dancing competition. Lora: “  .................   ”

Paula: “Never mind, better luck next time”.

It is the recommendation of the consultants that the patient .......... under medical supervision.

It was lovely ..........  you to invite me to your birthday meal.

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

Production of Peroware’s Lima plant has more than doubled since the introduction of________________assembly.

Alice meets Mary at their class after Mary has had her hair cut. Alice: "What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!"

Mary: “  ............  ”

Maria : “You know what? My boss has promised to promote me” - Frank: “  ...............   ”

Where can I get a good rate of _______ for my money? 

Choose the correct answer. " We ____friends with  foreigners in a chat room"

We couldn't find _________could take over his job.