(Blank)
The great migration of these insects darkened the skies on the plains east of the Rockies, ________ crops were often destroyed; the worst years were those from 1874 to 1877.
Where
The delegate refused ______.
to be interviewed
I'm glad _____ there for Jessica. She really needed someone and I was the only person supporting her.
to have been
It’s this same wish that unites people _______ all different countries and cultures.
A
among
B
from
C
between
D
in
E
along
From
A 1997 survey _______ in Taiwan University found that more than three-quarters of prodigies were the eldest child in families with relatively high socioeconomic status.
A
conducts
B
conducted
C
have conducted
D
was conducted
E
will conduct
Conducted
Fortunately for our farmers, the migratory form no longer seems ________ regularly although there was a serious outbreak as late as 1938 in mid-western United States and Canada.
To occur
Take the map _______ we get lost.
a. for
b. in case
c. in order to
d. so
in case
He became a very nice and well-educated man _______ having a very difficult childhood.
a. because of
b. although
c. so that
d. in spite of
in spite of
Internet access has been growing exponentially across the country. _______ , growth in rural areas is much slower.
However
I appreciate ______ (ask) to answer some questions about product quality.
BEING ASKED
Only recently science ________ to look into the cultural and biological roots of wunderkinder.
A
had begun
B
was beginning
C
has begun
D
is beginning
E
began
Has begun
Sam left school early because he felt sick.
(participle clauses)
Feeling sick, Sam left school early.
The students are hoping ________ (give) their own books, so they can study well.
TO BE GIVEN
We have long known that the environments ________ impact our physical health.
A
that we live
B
in that we live
C
which we live
D
We live in
E
where we live in
We live in
“We should consciously try and do that in a way ________ will promote mental wellbeing.”
A
why
B
how
C
that
D
when
E
where
That
She studied hard; ____ , she passed the exam with flying colors.
a) although
b) however
c) therefore
d) but
therefore
The towels that are on the chair can be used in the club showers.
(reduced relative clause)
The towels on the chair can be used in the club showers.
Which sentence uses the correct conjunction?
a) I will stay home because of I am tired.
b) I will stay home because I am tired.
c) I will stay home because of that I am tired.
d) I will stay home because I tired.
I will stay home because I am tired.
The students who study at our school come from all over the world.
(reduced relative clause)
The students studying at our school come from all over the world.
The teacher was impressed by Daniel’s work, so she gave him the highest score.
(participle clauses)
Impressed by Daniel’s work, the teacher gave him the highest score.
Choose TWO correct sentences.
a. A glass of wine brought to us.
b. We were brought a glass of wine.
c. A glass of wine was brought to us.
d. They were brought a glass of wine to us.
B / C
Choose TWO correct sentences.
a. The vehicle had lent to the robber the previous day.
b. The robber had been lent the vehicle the previous day.
c. Someone had been lent the vehicle to the robber the previous day.
d. The vehicle had been lent to the robber the previous day.
B / D
Natural sinkholes occur ________ erosion or underground water.
Due to
During the 1960s, America’s morale was weakened by the Vietnam War and social problems. At that time, many young people _______ to radical political groups.
A
are attracted
B
have attracted
C
used to attract
D
had attracted
E
were attracted
were attracted
The company suffered a significant ____________ after experiencing major financial losses.
a) expertise
b) shortage
c) deficit
d) funeral
Deficit