I guess I jumped the ____ by buying Pam and Paul a wedding gift. They called off the engagement.

The old lady hid all her …. under the floor. 

Harry was offered a scholarship to study in Spain and he ___ the opportunity with both hands.

Identify the error in each sentence: The professor told him to write a short but it must be comprehensive paper about the experiment.

 This company offered a lot of _______ jobs. 

Not only ............... late, but also he forgot his textbooks.

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

___________the acquisition of a competitor, Plautner Electric has become the biggest appliance retailers in the city.

It is essential that every teacher _    the meeting.

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

 Mr. Cutler has been asked to_________domestic sales of low-calorie beverages.

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
(6).....................

................ to continue my studies, I decided to become a dress designer.

........... the United States consists of many different immigrant groups, many sociologists believe there is a distinct national character.

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: 

Although they had never met before the party, Jim and Jane felt strong affinity to each other.

Buckingham Palace is a major tourist ________ in London. 

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence:  “We’re still looking for Tom.” “Hasn’t he ……… yet?”

The first self-sufficient village  in Britain  ..............  the Norman's idea. They were some strange invaders who ..............   to change the country in a better way.

We need further ……. 

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

Curitour Travel offers _________ throughout Asia that vary in length, cost, and group size.

Identify the error in each sentence: 

Chocolate is prepared by a complexity process of cleaning, blending, and roasting cocoa beans, which must be ground and mixed with sugar.

Our English teacher would like __________.

Jack has two elder brothers,  ..............  are famous actors.