When the city of La Rochelle was besieged by French forces, it managed to __________ them __________ for over a year before it surrendered. 

If the wall weren’t so high, I _____    it up to take my ball down.

Most countries spend a large portion of their budgets  ..........   for their citizens.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

They protested about the inhumane treatment of the prisoners.

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The crowd cheered as the goalkeeper deflected the _______.

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

That's ........ -  I'm sure I left my watch on the table but it doesn't seem to be there any more.

Identify the error in each sentence: In 1975, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, the average life expectancy for people born during that year is 72.4 years.

The day was so _______ that we decided to take a picnic lunch to the beach. 

Two ground-breaking reports on lifelong learning by UNESCO     in 1972 and 1996 articulated fundamental principles of lifelong learning.

Identify the error in each sentence: The popularity of soccer in the United States were increased (A) significantly (B) by the playing (C) of the World Cup in cities throughout the country in 1994 (D

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: Each correct answer will … two points.

Choose the best answer:
He insisted on listening to the entire story.

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

The bright color of the woodwork rather ........ from the quiet beauty of the house.

We  ..........  today and I got into trouble because l hadn't done it.

When questioned about the Government’s defence plans, the Minister gave ______very little .

Do you think this hat ___ me? I’m not sure if it is a good color for me.

It was too late to ____ of the contract.

Identify the error in each sentence: I found my new contact lenses strangely at first, but I got used to them in the end

The Philippines _    of more than 7,000 islands.

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).....................

They attributed the increase in workforce productivity ............    the adoption of Al technologies.