Surely there are now reasons why ____ book ought to be dead, or at least very badly injured.

 John and Mary are engaged. They are going to get __________. 

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.

Due to its need for ---------- repairs, the Paliot l2Z conveyor belt is scheduled to be replaced by a more efficient model.

Now the school is doing well and it seems ____ it will continue to run in the future. 

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.

Some researchers believe that multi-tasking _____ affects workers’  concentration and productivity.

The tourist industry is (1) ……. to be the largest industry. Before 1950 one million people travelled abroad each year but by the 1900s the figure (2) ….. to 400 million every year. (3) …… large numbers of tourists, however, are beginning to cause problems. For example, in the Alps the skiers are destroying the mountains they came to enjoy. Even parts of Mount Everest in the Himalayas are reported to be covered (4) ….. old tins, tents, and food that have been (5) ……
But at a time when we have (6) ….. freedom to travel than ever before, more and more people are asking how they can enjoy their holidays (7) ….. causing problems by spoiling the countryside. Now there is a new holiday (8) …… called "Holidays That Don't Cost The Earth". It tells you (9) ….. you can help the tourist industry by asking your travel agent the right questions (10) ……... you go on holiday.
(6)...............

Tattooing is an old art. In ancient Greece, people who had tattoos were regarded as members of the _____ classes.

Health is something we tend to (1) ___when we have it. When our body is doing well, we are hardly (3)____of it. But illness can come, even (2)______we are young. In fact, childhood has been a very susceptible time. Many diseases attack children in particular, and people know very little (4)______ to cure them once they struck. The result was that many children died. About a century ago, (5)__________, scientists found out about germs, and then everything changed. The (6)_____ of many diseases was found, and cures were developed. As this medical discovery spread, the world became (7)______ safer for children. The result is that (8)___________a hundred years ago, the average man lived for 35 years, nowadays, in many areas of the world, people can (9)______ to live for 75 years. And what do we expect by the year 2020 ? Undoubtedly, medical science will continue to (10)______ . Some people will be able to avoid medical problems that are unavoidable today.
(7)............................

When __________ to explain his mistake, the new employee cleared his throat nervously

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.

According to the catalog description, the Stenko lawn mower comes equipped_______a removeable grass catcher.

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

In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented through environmental improvements.

During the last 400 years, most scientists have  ________on mathematics in their development of their inventions or discoveries.

Library and information science majors should be reminded of the seminar beginning…………at 6:00 p.m in room 212B

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That was the most interesting story I ......... .

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.

The sales invoice contains all the terms and conditions --------- by the buyer and seller. 

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.

Members of the Foster City Historical Society are petitioning to have……remains of the courthouse's original architectural elements preserved.

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He didn’t stay at home. ………., he went out with his friends.

 I’m feeling sick. I ..........................so much chocolate last night. 

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Sorry. I don’t mean ……. you.

Think ........... before you speak.

Nuclear engines operate without air and consume ______ fuel than other engines do.