If I come to a boring bit in a book, I just ________ a few pages till the real story starts again.

If I were like you, I’d spend a bit more and buy the hardback version of the book.

Although he tried to hide it, it was _______ that Peter didn't like his birthday present.

Allen’s not having finished his thesis did not discourage him from applying for other degree program.

Identify the error in each sentence: 

I feel both excited and nervously because I have an interview tomorrow. 

He was not sure that it was a good idea, but the others laughed ________ his fears.

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

We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being.

They need some new clothes, _______? 

Contrary to popular belief, bananas are grown on the hard stalk of a leafy plant and not on trees with wood trunks.

_______ I didn’t know how to do the job. But now I am making progress.

In the 1920s, Tulsa had a higher number of millionaire than any other U.S. city.

Identify the error in each sentence: (A) Although it would take a laboratory analysis (B) to determine the exact proportions of sand, silit, clay, and organic matter in your garden soil, you can get a good idea of what (C) it is by (D) feeling the soil’s texture.

Snapping turtles are easily recognized because of the large head, the long tail and the shell that seems unsufficiently to protect the body.

Identify the error in each sentence: Rhonda is not very keen about foreign food and fast food as well.

Some trees such as the Banksias need to be burned periodically so that the seeds would open and germinate.

Mobility is one of the characteristics often demanded of executives, and they must accustom themselves to move pretty regularly.

An important factor should be considered is Mr. Lopez’s ability to keep the new restaurant going for several months with limited revenue.

The 8-year-old boy resembles to his father somewhat more than his older brother does.

Anyone interested in the use of computers can study much if you have access to a personal computer.

Professor Lockwood recommended that Michael .............. in chemistry.

From 1785 to 1990, the capital of the U.S is located in New York City.