1. T h e m a in office of the factory can b e f o un d in Maple Street in New York City.
a. The main b. be found c. in
d. in --> c
2. Because there are l e ss members present tonight t h a n there w e r e last night, we must wait until the next meeting to v o t e .
a. less b. than c. were d. to vote --> a
3. David is pa r tic u l a r ly f on d o f cooking, and he o f t e n c oo ks re a lly delicious meals.
a. particularly b. fond of c. often cooks d. really
--> d
4. The p r o gr e ss m a d e in s pa c e travel f o r the early 1960s is remarkable.
a. progress a. made c. in space d. for --> d
5. Sandra has no t r a r e l y missed a p l a y or concert si n ce she w a s s e v en t e e n y ea r s o
l d .
a. not rarely b. a play c. since
d. was seventeen years old --> a
6. T h e governor ha s not decided ho w to dea l w ith the new problems a l r ead y . a. The
b. has
c. how to deal with d. already
--> d
7. T he r e w a s a very interesting news o n t h e radio this morning a b o u t the earthquake in Italy.
a. There was b. a
c. on the d. about --> b
8. The professor had already give t h e h o m e w o r k a ssi g n m e n t when he h a d r e m e m b e r e d that M o n da y w a s a holiday.
a. the homework assignment b. had remembered
c. Monday d. was --> b
9. Having been beaten b y the police f o r st r iki n g a n o f f i c e r , t h e m a n will c r y ou t in pain.
a. by
b. for striking an officer c. the man
d. will cry out --> d
10. This table is n o t s t ud y enou g h to s up p o r t a television, and t h a t o n e probably isn’t ne i t he r .
a. not study enough b. to support
c. that one d. neither --> d
11. The bridge w a s h it t i n g by a large ship du r i n g a s u d de n storm l a st week.
a. was hitting b. during c. sudden d. last --> a
12. T h e c om pan y representative sold t o t h e m a n a g e r a s e w i n g machine f o r forty dollars.
a. The company b. to the manager c. sewing
d. for --> b
13. The t a x i d r i v e r t o ld t h e m a n to d o n ’t a ll o w his disobedient son t o han g o u t the window.
a. taxi driver b. told the man c. to don’t allow
d. to hang out --> c
14. These televisions are q u ite popular in Europe, but t h o se one s a r e not.
a. quite b. in
c. those ones d. are
--> c
15. Harvey seldom pa y s h is b ills o n ti m e , and h is brother d o e s t oo . a. pays his bills
b. on time c. his d. does too --> d
16. The p r ice o f crude oil used to be a gr ea t deal l o w e r than now, w a s n ’t i t ? a. price of
b. great c. lower d. wasn’t it --> d
17. When a n university formulates ne w r e g u l a ti on s , it m u s t r e l a y its decision to the students and faculty.
a. an
b. new regulations c. it
d. must relay its --> a
18. Jim was up s e t last night be c a u se he h a d t o d o too m an y h o m e w o r ks . a. upset
b. because c. had to do
d. many homeworks --> d
19. There is some sci s s o r s in the desk drawer in the bedroom if you need them.
a. is
b. scissors c. in
d. in --> a
20. The Board of Realtors doesn’t have any i n f o rm a ti o n s a b ou t the i n c r ea se i n r en t f o r this area.
a. informations b. about
c. increase d. in rent for --> a
21. George is not e n oug h i n t e lli g en t to pa ss t h is e c o n o m ics class without help.
a. enough intelligent b. to pass
c. this
d. economics --> a
22. T h e r e w e r e so m u c h people trying to leave t h e b u r n i n g building t ha t the police had a great deal of trouble controlling them.
a. There were b. much
c. the burning d. that
--> b
23. John lived in New York si n ce 1960 to 1975, but he is n o w l i v i n g i n Detroil.
a. in b. since
c. is now living d. in
--> b
24. The fire began i n the f i f t h floor o f the hotel, but it s o o n s p re a d to adjacent floors.
a. in b. fifth c. of
d. soon spread --> a
25. Mrs. Anderson bought l a st w ee k a ne w s po r ts c a r ; h o w e v e r , she ha s y e t to l ea r n h o w to o p e r a te the manual gearshift.
a. last week a new sports car b. however
c. has yet to learn d. how to operate --> a
26. She wishes that we d i d n ’t s e n d h e r t h e c and y yesterday be c au se she’s o n a diet.
a. didn’t send b. her the candy c. because d. on --> a
27. They are p l a nn i n g o n a tt e nd i n g the convention ne x t month, and so I a m . a. planning on
b. attending c. next d. so I am --> d
28. Today was s u ch b eau t i f u l day that I couldn’t bring m y s e l f t o c o m p l e t e all m y c ho r e s .
a. such beautiful b. myself
c. to complete d. my chores --> a
29. W h ile they w e r e away at the beach, they allowed t he ir n e i g hbo r s u se their barbecue grill.
a. While b. were
c. their neighbors d. use
--> d
30. The artist tried st i m u l a te i n t e r e st in painting b y t a lki n g his students to t h e museums.
a. stimulate b. interest in c. by talking d. to the --> a
31. Mumps a r e a very c o m m o n d is e a se w h ich u s u a lly affects children.
a. are
b. common disease c. which
d. usually --> a
32. Nancy said t h a t she w en t to the supermarket be f o r e c o m i n g home.
a. that b. went c. to
d. before coming --> b
33. B e f o r e she moved here, Arlene had b ee n president o f t h e organization si n ce four years.
a. Before b. been c. of the d. since --> d
34. Each o f t h e nurses r epo r t to the operating room when h is o r he r na m e is c a ll ed .
a. of the b. report
c. his or her name d. is called
--> b
35. The a t h l e t e , together w ith h is c oa ch and several relatives, a r e traveling to the Olympic Games.
a. athlete b. with c. his coach d. are
--> d
36. Professor Duncan t ea c h e s b o th an t h r opo l o g y as well as sociology ea ch f a ll . a. teaches
b. both
c. anthropology d. each fall --> b
37. My brother is in California o n vacation, but I wish he w a s here so that he could help m e r epa ir m y c a r .
a. in b.
on c.
was
d. me repair my car -> c
38. I c e r t a i n ly appreciate h i m t e lli n g u s about the delay in de li v e r i n g the materials because we had planned to begin work tomorrow.
a. certainly b. him c. telling us d. delivering -> b
39. The chemistry instructor explained the experiment in s u ch o f a w a y that it w
a s ea sily unde r st oo d . a. in
b. such of a way c. was
d. easily understood -> b
40. Rudolph Nureyev ha s be c o m e one of the gr ea t e st d an c e r that the ballet world has e v e r k no w n .
a. has become b. greatest c. dancer d. ever known -> c
41. He has l e ss friends in h is classes now t h a n he had l a st y ea r . a. less
b. his c. than
d. last year -> a
42. The town we visited w a s a f o u r- da y s journey from our hotel, so we t oo k the train instead o f t h e bus.
a. was b. four-days c. took d. of the -> b
43. The influence of the n a ti on ’s literature, art, and sci en c e h a v e captured w
i de s p r ea d attention.
a. nation’s b. science c. have
d. widespread -> c
44. The leader emphasized t h e n ee d f o r j u s tice and equality be t w e e n his p eop l e . a. the need
b. for justice c. between d. people -> c
45. Ma n y of the population in the r u r a l a re a s is c o m po s e d o f manual l abo r e r s . a. Many
b. rural areas c. composed of d. laborers -> a
46. Several people ha v e a p pa re n t tried to change t h e m an ’s m i nd , but he refuses to
list e n . a. have b. apparent
c. the man’s mind d. to listen
-> b
47. Keith is one of t h e m o st intelligent boys o f the sc i en ce class.
a. the b. most c. of d. science -> c
48. The girls w e r e s o r r y to ha d m iss e d the singers w he n they a rr i v e d a t the airport.
a. were sorry b. had missed c. when
d. arrived at -> b
49. When Keith visited Alaska, he li v e d in a igloo in the winter m o n t h s a s w e ll a s in the spring.
a. lived b. a c. months d. as well as -> b
50. The harder he t r i ed , the w o r st he d an c e d before the l a rg e audience.
a. tried b. worst c. danced d. large -> b
51. The officials object to t h e m w ea r i n g long dresses for the inaugural dance a t t h e c ou n t r y cl ub .
a. to b. them c. wearing
d. at the country club --> b
52. Janet is finally used to c oo k on an electric stove a f t e r ha v i n g a gas on e f o r so l on g .
a. cook
b. after having c. one
d. for so long -> a
53. He k no w s to repair t h e carburetor without t a lki n g the whole car a pa r t . a. knows
b. the c. talking d. apart --> c
54. Stuart stopped t o w r ite his letter be c a u se he had to l ea v e f o r t h e ho s p i t a l . a. to write
b. because c. leave
d. for the hospital --> a
55. She must r e t y p i n g the report b e f o r e she h and s it in t o t h e director of financing.
a. retyping b. before c. hands it in
d. to the --> a
56. How m u c h times d id Rich a n d J e nn i f e r h a v e to do the experiment before they ob
t a i ne d t h e r e s u lts they had b ee n e x pe cti n g . a. much
b. did Rich and Jennifer have to c. obtained the results
d. been expecting --> a
57. Each of the s t u d e n ts in t h e accounting class has to type t he ir o w n research paper this semester.
a. students b. in the c. their d. own --> c
58. Mrs. Stevens, along w ith he r c ou s i n s f ro m New Mexico, a r e planning to a
tt e n d the festivities.
a. with
b. her cousins from c. are
d. to attend --> c
59. They a r e going to ha v e to l e a v e s oo n , and so d o we.
a. are
b. to have to c. leave soon d. so do --> d
60. All the s t u d en ts a r e looking f o r w a r d s pe nd i n g t he ir free time relaxing in the sun this summer.
a. students b. are
c. forward spending d. their
--> c
61. Dresses, skirts, shoes, and the c h il d re n ’s cl o t h i n g is ad v e r tis e d a t reduced p
r ic e s this weekend.
a. children’s clothing b. is advertised c. at
d. prices --> b
62. Mary and he r sis t e r j u st b ou g h t t w o ne w wi n t e r s coats at the clearance sale.
a. her sister b. just bought
c. two new d. winters --> d
63. A lunch o f soup and sandwiches d o not a pp e a l to a ll o f the students.
a. A b. of c. do
d. appeal to all of --> c
64. Some of us ha v e t o study t he ir lessons m o r e c a re f u lly if we expect to pa ss this examination.
a. have to b. their
c. more carefully if d. to pass
--> b
65. Mr. Peters used to t h i n k of h iss e l f a s t h e o n ly president o f t h e c o m p a n y . a. think
b. hisself c. as the only d. of the company --> b
66. This instructor advised the students f o r the p r o c e du r e s to f o ll o w in w r iti n g the term paper.
a. for
b. procedures c. follow d. in writing --> a
67. Although both o f t h e m a r e t r y i n g to g e t the scholarship, she has the h i g he st grades.
a. of them b. are trying c. to get d. highest --> d
68. The new technique c a lls for h ea t the mixture before app l y i n g it to t h e w ood . a. calls
b. heat c. applying d. it to the wood --> b
69. The pilot a n d t h e c r e w d ist r i bu t e d the life preservers be t w ee n the twenty f ra n tic p a ss en g e r s .
a. and the crew b. distributed
c. between
d. frantic passengers --> c
70. A five-thousand-do ll a r s reward w a s o ff e re d f o r t h e c ap t u r e o f the escaped criminals.
a. A b. dollars c. was offered d. for the capture of --> b
71. The e q u i p m e n t in t h e o ffice w a s b a d ly in need of to b e re pa i r e d . a. equipment
b. in the office c. was badly d. to be repaired --> d
72. A liter is o n e o f t h e metric m ea s u re m e n ts , a r en ’t t he y ? a. A
b. one of the c. measurements d. aren’t they --> d
73. We thought he is planning to g o o n v a c a ti o n a ft e r t h e f i r st o f the month.
a. is
b. to go on vacation c. after
d. the first of --> a
74. There a r e a large amount o f f u r n it u r e i n t h e st o r e ro o m to t h e l e f t o f the library entrance.
a. are
b. of furniture c. in the storeroom d. to the left of --> a
75. The president refuses to a cc e p t e i t he r of the four n e w p r opo s a ls m a d e b y the contractors.
a. to accept b. either
c. new proposals d. made by
--> b
76. W h ile s ea r c h i n g for t h e wreckage of a unidentified aircraft, the Coast Guard encountered s e v e r e s q ua lls a t s ea .
a. While searching b. the
c. a
d. severe squalls at sea --> c
77. Although a number of police officers w a s g ua r d i n g the priceless t r ea s u r e s in the museum, the director worried that someone w ou ld t r y to st ea l them.
a. was guarding b. treasures in c. would try to d. steal
--> a
78. Since it was so d i f f i c u lt f o r American Indians to ne g o ti a te a peace treaty or declare war in t h e ir na t i v e l an g ua g e , they used a un i v e r s a l understood form of sign language.
a. so difficult for b. to negotiate
c. in their native language d. universal
--> d
79. Louis Braille designed a form of communication en a b li n g people to c o n v e y and preserve their thoughts to i n c o r po ra te a series of dots which w e r e r e a d by the finger tips.
a. enabling b. to convey c. to incorporate d. were read --> c
80. While verbalization is t h e m o s t c om m o n f o r m of language in e x ist en c e , humans make use of many o t he r s s y st e m s and techniques to e x p r e ss their thoughts and feelings.
a. the most common form b. existence
c. others systems d. to express --> c
81. The need f o r a w e ll -r ound e d e du c a ti o n was an idea e s p o u s e d by the Greeks in
ti m e o f Socrates.
a. for
b. well-rounded education c. espoused
d. in time of --> d
82. Writers and media pe r s o n ne l sell t he i r s e l v e s best b y t h e impression given in their verbal e x p r e ssi o n .
a. personnel b. theirselves c. by the
d. expression --> b
83. I n t h e s p i r it of the n a t u r a list writers, that a u t ho r ’s work portrays man’s struggle for s u r v i v i n g .
a. In the spirit b. naturalist c. author’s d. surviving -> d
84. S t e p h e n C r ane ’s st o r y is a clinical portrayal o f m a n a s a n an i m a l trapped by t h e f ea r and hunger.
a. Stephen Crane’s story b. a
c. of man as an animal d. the fear
-> d
85. Engineers s u c c e ed e d o n putting m o r e a n d m o r e components o n each silicon chip.
a. succeeded b. on
c. more and more d. on
-> b
86. For a long time, t h i s officials h a v e be e n k no w n throughout the country a s political bosses and l a w en f o r c e r s .
a. this
b. have been known c. as
d. law enforcers -> a
87. Nora hardly ne v e r misses a n opportunity to p l a y in the tennis tournaments.
a. never b. an c. to play d. in -> a
88. Air pollution, together w ith littering, a r e causing m a n y problems in ou r l a rg e , industrial cities today.
a. with b. are c. many d. in our large -> b
89. B e c a u se o f the severe snow storm and the road blocks, t h e air force d ro pp e d f oo d and medical supplies cl o se t h e cit y .
a. Because of
b. the
c. dropped food d. close the city -> d
90. Hummingbirds are t h e on ly b i r d s capable to f ly backward a s w e ll a s f o r w a r d , up, and down.
a. the only birds b. to fly
c. as well as d. forward -> b
91. T h e news of the president’s treaty negotiations with the foreign government w
e r e r e c e i v e d w ith m ix e d e m o ti on s by the citizens o f b o th g o v e r n me n ts . a. The
b. were
c. received with mixed emotions d. of both governments
-> b
92. Angie’s bilingual ability and previous experience w e r e the qualities t h a t w h ich he
l p e d h e r get the job over all t h e o t he r candidates.
a. were
b. that which c. helped her d. the other -> b
93. J oe l giving up s m o ki n g ha s c au s e d h im to g a in weight and b e c o m e i rr it ab le with his acquaintances.
a. Joel
b. smoking has
c. caused him to gain d. become irritable -> a
94. They asked me w ha t d id h a pp e n l a st n i gh t , but I was u n ab le to t e ll t h e m . a. what did happen
b. last night c. unable to d. tell them -> a
95. The t e st administrator ordered w e no t to o pe n our books until he t o ld u s to d o s o .
a. test b. we
c. not to open d. told us to do so -> b
96. O u r ne w neighbors ha d b e e n li v i n g in Arizona s i n ce ten years be f o r e m o v i n g to their present house.
a. Our new
b. had been living c. since
d. before moving to -> c
97. I w ou ld o f attended the meeting o f t h e p l a nn i n g committee last week, but I ha
d to de li v e r a speech a t a c o n v en ti on . a. would of
b. of the planning c. had to deliver d. at a convention -> a
98. We are s u p p o se to read a ll o f c ha p t e r seven and an s w e r the questions f o r t o m o rr o w ’s cl a ss .
a. suppose b. all of chapter c. answer
d. for tomorrow’s class -> a
99. The explanation that o u r instructor g a v e u s was different t h a n the one y ou r s g
a v e y ou . a. our b. gave us c. than
d. yours gave you -> c
100. In t h e si x t een th century, Spain b e c a m e i n v o l v e d in f o r e i g n wars with s e v e r a l o
t he r European countries and could not find the means o f f i n an ce the battles that ensued.
a. In the sixteenth
b. became involved in foreign c. several other
d. of finance -> d
101. Neither of the g i r ls ha v e turned in the term papers to t h e instructor y et . a. girls
b. have c. to the d. yet -> b
102. A f t e r st u d y i n g a ll t h e n e w materials, the student w a s ab le to r i s e his test score by twenty-five points.
a. After studying b. all the new
c. was able d. rise -> d
103. The book t h a t you s e e l a y i n g on the table be l on g s to the teacher.
a. that b. see c. laying d. belongs to -> c
104. I suggest t ha t he g oe s to t h e do c t o r as soon as he r e t u r n s f ro m talking the exam.
a. that b. goes
c. to the doctor d. returns from -> b
105. She is l oo k i n g forward to g o to Europe after she f i n is h e s her studies a t t h e university.
a. looking b. go c. finishes d. at the -> b
106. They said t ha t the man j u m p e d off o f the bridge and p l un ge d i n t o the freezing water.
a. that b. jumped c. of
d. plunged into -> c
107. Mr. Anderson used to j o gg i n g in the c r isp m o r n i n g air du r i n g t h e w i n t e r m
o n t h s , but now he has stopped.
a. jogging
b. crisp morning c. during
d. the winter months -> a
108. The f i r st truly s u cc e ss helicopter w a s d e si g ne d by the G e rm a n engineer Heinrich Focke.
a. first b. success c. was designed d. German -> b
109. I do not know where c ou l d h e h a v e g on e so ea r ly in t h e morning.
a. could he have
b. gone c. so early d. in the -> a
110. The people tried o f de f e nd i n g t h e ir village, but they were finally f o r c e d to r e t r eat .
a. of defending b. their
c. forced d. to retreat -> a
111. The professor was c on si d e r i n g po st p on i n g the examination until t h e f o ll o w i n g w ee k be c au s e the students’ confusion.
a. considering b. postponing
c. the following week d. because
-> d
112. H a v i n g l o st the election, the presidential candidate intends s u p po r ti n g the opposition de s p i t e t h e ob j e cti o n s o f his staff.
a. Having lost b. supporting c. despite
d. the objections of -> b
113. The congressman, accompanied b y secret service agents and aides, a r e preparing to en t e r the convention hall w it h in t h e n e x t few minutes.
a. by b. are c. to enter
d. within the next -> b
114. Be c au se o f the t orr en ti a l rains h a d de v a st a t e d the area, the governor sent the National Guard to a ssist in the clean-up operation.
a. Because of b. torrential
c. had devastated d. to assist in -> a
115. Lack o f s an it a ti o n in restaurants a r e a major c au s e o f disease i n s o m e a
r ea s o f the country.
a. of sanitation b. are
c. cause of
d. in some areas of -> b
116. H a d t h e c o mm i t t e e m e m be r s considered the alternatives m o r e c a re f u ll y , they would have realized that the s e c o n d w a s better a s t h e f i r s t .
a. Had the committee members b. more carefully
c. second was d. as the first -> d
117. Malnutrition is a m a j o r cause of death i n t h o se c ou n t r i e s where the cultivation of rice ha v e been impeded b y r e c u rr en t d ro u g ht .
a. is a major
b. in those countries c. have
d. by recurrent drought -> c
118. The decision to w i t hd r a w a ll s up p o r t from the activities of the athletes a r e c au si n g an uproar a m o n g the athletes’ fans.
a. to withdraw b. all support c. are causing d. among -> c
119. U nde r u tili z e d species of fish h a s b e e n proposed a s a solution t o t h e f a m i n e in many underdeveloped countries.
a. Underutilized b. has been c. as
d. to the famine -> b
120. Be c au se the residents ha d w o r k e d so d il i g en t to re no v a te the old building, the manager had a party.
a. Because b. had worked c. diligent d. to renovate -> c
121. John’s wisdom teeth w e r e t r o u b li n g him, so he went to a dental surgeon t o s e e a bo u t having t he m pu ll .
a. were troubling b. to see about c. them
d. pull -> d
122. H a r d ly h e h a d entered t h e o f f ice when he realized t h a t h e h a d f o rg o tt e n h is wallet.
a. Hardly he had b. the office
c. that he had d. forgotten his -> a
123. Sury ha d better t o c han g e her study habits if she h o pe s to b e admitted t o a g
oo d un i v e r sit y . a. had
b. to change c. hopes to be
d. to a good university -> b
124. The teacher t o ld the students t o d on ’t d isc u ss the take-home exam w ith ea
ch o t h e r . a. told b. to don’t c. discuss
d. with each other -> b
125. Some bacteria a r e e x t r e m e ly harmful, but a no t he r s are r e g u l a r ly used in producing cheeses, crackers, and m a n y o t h e r f ood s .
a. are extremely b. anothers c. regularly
d. many other foods -> b
126. M o st Americans would not be happy wit hou t a color television, two cars, and w o r ki n g a t an extra job.
a. Most b. without c. a
d. working at -> d
127. T h e lion has l o n g been a symbol of strength, power, and it is v e r y c r ue l . a. The
b. long c. a
d. it is very cruel -> d
128. A ll the scouts got t he i r s e l v e s ready for t h e long camping trip by spending their weekends li v i n g in the open.
a. All
b. theirselves c. the
d. living -> b
129. Nobody ha d k no w n before t h e presentation that Sue and her sister w ill r e c e i v e t h e awards for outstanding scholarship.
a. had known b. the
c. will receive d. the
-> c
130. Alice Walker h a s w r itt e n b o o ks o f p oe t r y and short stories, a b i o gr aph y and s e v e r a l no v e l .
a. has written b. books of poetry c. a biography d. several novel -> d
131. U n til his last class at the university in 1978, Bob always t u r n s in all o f his assignments o n time.
a. Until b. turns c. of d. on -> b
132. When I l a st saw Janet, she h u rr i e d to her next class on t h e o t h e r side of the campus and d id no t h a v e time to talk.
a. last b. hurried c. the other d. did not have -> b
133. B e f o r e w e r e t u rne d from swimming in the river near the camp, someone h a d st
o le our clothes, and we had to walk ba ck with our towels a r ou n d us.
a. Before we returned b. had stole
c. back d. around --> b
134. Patrick was very late g e tt i n g h o m e last night, and unfortunately f o r h i m , the do
g barking woke everyone up . a. getting home
b. for him c. dog d. up --> c
135. He h a s b ee n h op e d for a raise for the l a st four months, but his boss is reluctant to g i v e him o ne .
a. has been hoped b. last
c. to give d. one
--> a
136. A f t e r d r i v i n g for twenty miles, he suddenly r ea l i z e d that he ha s be e n d r i v i n g in the wrong direction.
a. After driving b. realized
c. has been driving d. in
--> c
137. T h e Department of Foreign Languages a r e not located in the new building op
p o site the old one.
a. The b. are c. in
d. opposite --> b
138. The Nobel Prize winner, accompanied b y her husband and children, a r e staying in Sweden u n til a f t e r the presentation.
a. by b.
are c.
until d.
after --> b
139. Neither o f t h e scout leaders k n o w how to trap wild animals o r how to prepare them f o r m o un ti n g .
a. of the b. know c. or
d. for mounting --> b
140. T ho s e o f you who signed up f o r Dr.Daniel’s anthropology class should get t he ir books as soon a s po ssi b l e .
a. Those of b. for
c. their
d. as possible --> c
141. W o u ld y o u like to c o m e and s t a y i n g with us while y ou ’ r e in t o w n . a. Would you like
b. come c. staying
d. you’re in town --> c
142. Since vitamins a r e contained in a wide v a r i e ty o f foods, people seldom l a ck o
f most of them.
a. are b. in a