One difference between mathematics and language is that mathematics is precise ............

Identify the error in each sentence: The tree that was struck by (A) lightning had been (B) the tallest of (C) the two trees we had (D) in the yard.

 I have visited ............ Portugal but I have never been to ..............  Netherlands.

There was quite a _________ crowd at the match. 

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: 

Let's wait here for her. I'm sure she'll turn up before 8 a.m.

The old woman still recalls clearly   ................  by her teacher when she was late on her first day at school.

Your __________must be typed into 3 copies to hand in for our company. 

Identify the error in each sentence: Paintings of a religious, ceremonial, or history (A) character tend (B) to elevate their (C) subjects above the level of ordinary (D) existence.

Never __________ I experienced such a storm since I was a child.

It is very difficult to ................... the exact meaning of an idiom in a foreign language.

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
(4).....................

I really must go and lie down because I’ve got a _______ headache.

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

The corporate fitness center is equipped -------fourteen stationary bicycles.

She blamed her father's death ______him.

Her son a bit spoilt, he always wants to be the centre of _______.

Identify the error in each sentence: 

Much children like to get their faces painted with bright colors at community fairs.

Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

The careless driver was charged with ........

He spoke ________ to her, and she began crying immediately. 

  _    it was cold, she didn't wear a coat.

The goal is _________ by vertical posts, a crossbar, and nets, as in soccer and hockey.

Johnson was arrested when he failed _______ in court.