Choose the word or phrase that best completes the blank in each sentence.
1-
Do you mean to say you exchanged that lovely car ________ this?
A -
with
B -
by
C -
on
D -
for
2-
The weather was ________ the exceptionally poor harvest.
A -
blamed for
B -
condemned for
C -
accused of
D -
found fault with for
3-
She is teaching two classes and is examining at a literature exam tomorrow. ________, she is chairing a meeting at the Pen Club.
A -
on the top of it
B -
on top of it
C -
at the top of it
D -
at top
4-
I don't see any ________ in arriving early at the theatre if the show doesn't start until 9 o'clock.
A -
cause
B -
aim
C -
point
D -
reason
5-
His application for a visa was turned ________ by the consulate.
A -
aside
B -
down
C -
out
D -
over
6-
Shopping malls account for 60 percent of the retail business done in the United States because they are controlled environments which ________ concerns about the weather.
A -
eliminate
B -
necessitate
C -
foster
D -
justify
7-
It is ________ impossible to tell the twins apart.
A -
virtually
B -
realistically
C -
closely
D -
extremely
8-
The man known as Bonnie Prince Charlie claimed that he was the ________ heir to the throne.
A -
due
B -
correct
C -
authentic
D -
rightful
9-
The rather humid climate in no way ________ from the beauty of the place.
A -
protracts
B -
subtracts
C -
attracts
D -
detracts
10-
________ no need to buy traveller's cheques since most countries take credit cards.
