Every time he tried to start the car, the wheels ______ deeper into the mud.

Culture has been described as features that are shared and bind people together into a community.

While a sports match has spectators and radio has listeners, television has ____.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part following question

I really have the greatest respect for Jane's work as she devoted her whole life to helping the poor.

Although Brenda came last, everyone agreed she had ________ her best.

Polish artist Pawel Kuzinsky creates satirical paintings filled with thought-provoking messages about the world.

Because of people’s______ with the environment, many kinds of plants and animals are becoming rare.

Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your curriculum vitae to the company.

The number of injuries from automobile accidents ………. every year.

The construction work was carried out by the local contractor.

Because of their careless work, the road had to be repaired after only one year ______.

It’s a secret. Try not to let the cat out of the _________.

I usually buy my clothes ________. It’s cheaper than going to the dress maker.

Only three out of twenty ______ were chosen for the job after the interview.

I wish today ................ my birthday.

When are you going to begin to ______ that animal?

A number of practices at local festivals have come under strong scrutiny in recent years.

Making chicken soup is not difficult; it's just a matter of following the ______.

Make sure you mix the ingredients well, _______ you might get up lumps in your cake.

The dressmaker _____ the half-finished blouse but it was obviously too small.

The bank ______ planned to escape in a stolen car.