Choose the word or phrase that best completes the blank in each sentence.
1-
Students in the United States often support themselves by babysitting, working in restaurants, or ……………… taxicabs.
A -
they drive
B -
to drive
C -
driving
D -
drive
2-
She viewed the …………….. of a week alone in the house without much enthusiasm.
A -
prospect
B -
prospects
C -
prospector
D -
prospective
3-
Those of us who have a family history of heart disease should make yearly appointments with ……………… doctors.
A -
their
B -
our
C -
his
D -
her
4-
Although federal support for basic research programs ……………… much less than it was ten years ago, more funds are now available from the national science foundation.
A -
are
B -
is
C -
was
D -
were
5-
Located in New York, apartments cost more to rent than they …………. in other, smaller cities.
A -
do
B -
did
C -
will
D -
would
6-
This new model not only saves time but also …………. by operating on two batteries instead of four.
A -
energy
B -
to save energy
C -
save energy
D -
saves energy
7-
The government requires that a census be taken every ten years ……………. accurate statistics may be compiled.
A -
so
B -
so that
C -
such
D -
such that
8-
The main …………….. of economics success is our ability to control inflation.