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
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• This book is very ……. 

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• Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following sentences.

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

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• There _    a lot of flowers in this garden last summer.

• Children who are isolated and lonely seem to have poor language and _______. 

• Brian  ...............   walks to work because he likes to keep fit

• Her appearance is …. today. 

• She advised me _    the course.

• When did you start ….. antique glass? 

• There's a pretty little fishing village    _.

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• The smell of chalk _____ the day of school.

   

• These facts may be familiar  ..........   you.

•  It is an ….. program. 

• I’m sure your letter hasn’t arrived yet. If it _________, I’m sure I _________ it.