Since the 1930's chemical insecticides such as D.D.T _________ very effective in destroying disease-carrying insects.

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’m becoming increasingly absent-minded. Last week, I locked myself out of my house twice.

Mumps are a very common disease which usually affects young children

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: She always has her head ….. in a book.

If the project is finished on time, the federal government won’t award the company further contracts.

After Allan had searched for twenty minutes, he realized that his jacket had been laying on the table the entire time.

Being a nurse involves being cheerful, working unsocial hours, and come home with me smelling of disinfectant.

Philosophy, the inquiry into the nature of human knowledge, it is still a very popular subject among university students.

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

As a .............. for their efforts, the school was awarded Arts Mark Gold, a top award from the Arts Council, for its excellent provision in arts.

Identify the error in each sentence: 

Our teacher encourages us using a dictionary whenever we are unsure of the meaning of a word

The better you are at English, more chances you have to get a job at international organizations.

Duke University in North Carolina has an outstanding collecting of documents concerning Southern history.

Unlike another schools, Fermont High School has a special program to provide Assistance for out-of-town students.

Most people are interested in ___ about famous celebrities, which is why tabloid magazines still exist.

Despite the disappearance of the Mayan Empire, there are still Mayans in the region that they once inhabited.

The TV station, in _______ to massive popular demand, decided not to discontinue the soap opera.

From the four words or phrases (A,B,C or D), choose the one that best completes the sentence.

I wish you hadn't told me that about him. It puts me in a difficult ……..

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

Choose the best answer:

He telephoned Mary ....................... another meeting.

What is going on is ..........   clear to Christian, and he is increasingly anxious.