Choose the best answer:

They started, as ........ gatherings but they have become increasingly formalized in the last few years.

The word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the following word(s). "crucial"

The last person ________ the room must turn off the lights.

Choose the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 

Mark: "How do you do?" - Jenny: “____”

- Hoa:"Have you been able to reach Nam?"- Lan: "........................ "

Are the years you (1) _________ at school the best years of your life? Personally, I found most lessons rather uninteresting. We had to sit at our (2) _________ in silence and (3) _________ attention. The teachers used to (4) _________ on the blackboard and ask us difficult questions. We also had to (5) _________ lots of homework, and (6) _________ it in on time. We had to wear a school (7) _________, and we had to obey lots of (8) _________ I left school as soon as I could and started work. I read books at the public library, and later I decided to (9) _________ college. I really enjoyed studying because I was older and knew that I wanted some (10) _________. When I was at school, I was just the wrong age!
(5).............................

A: "Cheer up -  it might never happen".  B:"_________"

The man: “ Come in but don’t bring anything”

Choose the best answer.

"You damaged my bicycle, John!" said Mary.

=> Mary_________.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the undelined part that needs correction in each of the following questions:

My brother has applied for that scholarship for months, but he has never succeeded yet.

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:

The minister came under fire for his rash decision to close the factory.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the undelined part that needs correction in each of the following questions:

For most of their (A) history, especially (B) since the 1860’s (C), New York City has been undergoing (D) major population changes.

Our teacher often said, "Who knows the answer? _______ your hand."

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:

 I must have a watch since punctuality is imperative in my new job.

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: 

There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment. 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the undelined part that needs correction in each of the following questions:

There is estimated that the Orion nebula contains enough matter to form 10,000 stars.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the undelined part that needs correction in each of the following questions:

Kazakova's performance made her the heroin of the Moscow Film Festival.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the undelined part that needs correction in each of the following questions:

Americans have begin leaning toward the idea that marriage is more of an option, rather than a milestone on the path to adulthood.

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:

Today students are under a lot of pressure due to the high expectations from their parents and teachers.

Choose the best answer:

I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time.

Choose the best answer

What’s the matter? --- _________.