Of the thousands of known volcanoes in the world, the________majority are inactive.

Doctors sometimes________old cures when modern medicine doesn’t work.

It is believed that the authorities are thinking of________new taxes to raise extra revenue.

In this factory, the machines are not regulated________but are jointly controlled by a central computer system.

When she heard the bad news, her eyes________with tears as she struggled to control her emotions.

Hurricanes are killer winds, and their________power lies in the physical damage they can do.

In some cases, your instructor may tell you the topics________or may give you a choice of topics to write about.

Our________sensitivity decreases with age. By the age of 60, many people have lost 40 percent of their ability to smell and 50 percent of their taste buds.

The only child is thoroughly________because his parents always give him whatever he wants.

________, we can do nothing.

Which of the following sentences has both direct and indirect objects?

—I like your furniture very much. —Thank you. We bought________in Denmark.

Which of the following sentences expresses probability?

It is necessary that the administration________new workers.

The society is unstable, full of criminal cases, so you can’t be________careful.

________the financial means to remain independent, Thomas Edison was compelled to seek employment as a night telegraph operator.

The number of magazines issued this year has increased to________of last year.

Both the family and the society________exceptional children live are often the key to their growth and development.

Which of the following sentences does NOT indicate ability?

Which of the following words can NOT be used to complete the sentence “I can’t reach it; it’s________over my head”?

I’ll go if you’re going. ________, I’d rather stay at home.

In the hot sun the surface of the road seems wet, but that is only a(n)________.

________storms wreaked havoc on the area, leaving three people dead and dozens injured.

Thanks for buying me the ticket; I’ll make it________to you later.

The win________glorious memories of his championship-winning days.

The house allocated to them was pleasant and________.

The commander said that the army would________with the ceasefire.

We should catch every chance thatpresents itself. The underlined part means________.

When Carol’s son got an F on his report card, shehit the ceiling! The underlined part means________.

You________John in the street this morning. He’s been dead for ages.