Choose the correct answer to complete each following sentence by circling A, B, C or D. 

Kohmek, Inc., is seeking a suitable site -------the construction of its electronics factory.

............ in astronomy, the discovery of Uranus was by accident.

A water polo team _____________ seven players, six swimmers and a goalie.

Identify the error in each sentence: He has made (A) a lot of mistakes (B) in (C) his writing because (D) his carelessness

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence:  “Has the committee made its decision yet?” “Not yet. They are still ….. the proposal.”

The old woman wishes she _    time when she was young.

The soccer match was_________ boring that most spectacular left before it ended.

Identify the error in each sentence: 

The doctor advised him to avoid eating fatty foods, having more vegetables and drink much water.

We've certainly improved _____ last year's figures.

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence:  “Whatever happened to that fortune-teller?” “I don’t know. She ….. around here in a long time.”

If you plant these seeds in May, you  ...............    a garden full of flowers in October.

Every country has its (1) _________ traditions, some of which have existed for centuries. In my opinion, we should do everything possible to preserve them.
Some people think that in today's high-tech world traditional celebrations are too old-fashioned and (2) _________ to our lives. However, (3) _________ such as Carnival, are important, as they bring communities together and make us think about other people and not just computers. 
(4) _________ argument against traditional festivals is that they are expensive to organise. To some extent this is true, particularly when there are firework (5) _________ or parades. On the other hand, it is a small price to pay for brightening up our lives with entertainment and colour. (6) _________, celebrations like the 'Fallas' in my home town of Valencia (7) _________ many tourists and their money.
Finally, although I agree that some traditional customs (8) _________ their original significance, they can provide an opportunity for us to learn about our past. For example, Bonfire Night teaches British children about a particular period of their country's history.
To conclude, traditional celebrations are (9) _________ great pleasure and interest, and they are certainly (10) _________ keeping.
(10)...............

She is sleeping now _    she worked very hard yesterday.

The police promised him _____ from prosecution if he co-operated with them fully.

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence:  The referee …. a penalty kick

Identify the error in each sentence: In addition to oil refining (A) and international banking, Panama is also (B) known for growing (C) bananas, pineapples (D), and sugar

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
(2).....................

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.

I ______ for my math textbook all day, but I______ it yet.

The meeting was ____________, and all left satisfied. 

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

She was a devoted teacher. She spent most of her time teaching and taking care of her students.