Choose the correct answer to complete each following sentence by circling A, B, C or D.

 Researchers must sign in at the visitors registration table upon____________the Briston Literary Archive.

Although thunder and lightning are produced at the same time, light waves travel faster ............... , so we see the lightening before we hear the thunder.

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: 

English as we know today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1030.

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Tours run every day, but there may be -----availability on weekends.

If only I _    you wanted to invest money in business last year.

The doctor wants to know the symptoms of a wasp sting, so he tries   ..........  by one.

They’re not trustworthy. don’t think we should _________ into any agreement with them.

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Ms. Choi reports that the new accounting software works well, _________ the computer's operating system has been updated.

Today the move away from rigid rules makes it much easier (1) ________ the right way to behave because there are fewer out and out ‘wrongs’. Of course there are still a few situations where inflexible rules (2) ________, although these are mainly concerned with official functions. But nine times out of ten, the way you choose to behave is (3) ________ you, with one very important proviso: that you keep firmly in (4)________ the basis (5)________ etiquette has grown up; in other words, the need always to consider other people's feelings first. 
Some people, for instance, are very informal and outgoing by (6) ________, while others prefer to be more reserved and formal. Younger people tend to be less formal than their parents. Habits can (7) ________ in different parts of the country. Behaviour which may be commonplace in the capital - like arriving later than the stated time - can often be unconventional (8) ________. Just remember the basic rule of consideration for others, and when in doubt, follow the example of those around you. Etiquette is a skill that is easily learned and it brings the benefits of other people's appreciation whenever you (9) ________ in practice. It's a pleasure to spend time with people who are reliably courteous and (10) ________; it's also pleasant to feel that you will always know what to do or say in any circumstances, mundane or extraordinary
(6).....................

Identify the error in each sentence: The professor told him to write a short but it must be comprehensive paper about the experiment.

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The lost hikers stayed alive by eating wild berries and drinking spring water.

We _________ any remodeling until we get the permits.

.............. I get your letter, I will reply to you at once.

 …. of clothes always goes up.

I would like to thank my supervisor,________ I would never have finished my work.

...........   , they slept soundly.

Your car is quite old. It's the same as__________.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

There was a terrible flood. All villagers, who had received a warning of the impending flood, escaped to safety.

 How _________! 

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"Shall I carry the suitcase for you, Mary?" said John.

Since her ….. the room has been full of laughter.