Paper money was in _____ use in China when Marco Polo visited the country in _____ thirteenth century. A. the, the B. Ø, the C. Ø,Ø D. the, Ø 

The fire was believed to have been caused by an ............. fault.

Deep cratering, the moon is over 4200 miles in diameter with negligible gravity and atmosphere.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

 A. Visit     B.Perfect     C. Center     D. Movie

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:

The collapse of the stock market in 1929 signaled the beginning of the Depression.

No ....... how fast or shiny computers might be when they are new, they all seem to get slower over time.

Choose the best answer:

He isn't strong enough .............. the washing-machine to the corner of the room.

Salmon lay their eggs and die in fresh water, although they live in salt water when most of their children lives.

Choose the best answer:
All of us need the........... of fresh air.

Time is of few count in relation to great thoughts that are as vivid today as when they first passed through the author’s minds ages ago.

Identify the error in each sentence: 

The (A) novelist Shirley Hazzard is noted for (B) the insight, poetic style, and sensitive (C) she demonstrates (D) in her works.

It is difficult to get used to sleep in a tent after having a soft comfortable bed to lie on.

Identify the error in each sentence: Caroline (A) has worn her new(B) yellow dress only (C) once since she (D) buys it.

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:

I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.

I'll tell you all about it... tomorrow night. 

Economists have tried to discourage the use of the phrase “underdeveloped nation” and encouraging the more accurate phrase “developing nation” in order to suggest an ongoing process.

Choose the best answer:

..................... early, I found her at home.

Before bridges were built, all transport across major rivers in the area were by ferryboat.

He picked ________ the book and turned page after page.

The results of our marketing survey show that there will be quite a demand for electric cars in the ahead years.

Identify the error in each sentence: 

He is believed be the best player in our team.