Identify the mistake that needs correcting (A, B, C or D): The firstly naval battle of the Revolutionary War was fought off the coast of Machias, Maine in June, 1775. 

“Have done something wrong?” “wish you .............. more tactful; you’re always offending people”. 

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentence. "Recycling is a good way of ___________ the environment"

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Children often get vaccinated in order to be immune to fatal diseases

Choose the best option:

I sea water ____ salty, it would be more interesting when we spend our summer holidays by the sea.

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:

She is a contemporary writer who has received much critical acclaim. 

Production at the factory was seriously affected _____ the strike. 

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

The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years.

Historian Barbara Tuchman was the first woman ______ president of the Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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

I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.

Pat: "Would you like something to eat?" - Kathy: "………….. I'm not hungry now. "

The use of credit cards in place of cash ________ increased rapidly in recent years.

Her mother told her not to be too ________and advised her to try to do things herself.

Anna: You’ve got to be careful next time! –Bob: ....................... 

.......... are people who always expect bad things to happen. 

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentence. " Let’s _________ water by turning off tapes when not using."

Choose the correct answer. "What is_____ most important volunteer activity in our area?"

_____ time of war we have to agree to things we should refuse _____ time of peace. 

- Anna: “............” - Bob: “Not really.” 

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:

After several near disasters, a controversy has raged over the safety of nuclear energy. 

No sooner .......... the house than the phone started to ring.