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Exercise 1: Subject & Verbs.

F 1. Last week went fishing for trout at the nearby mountain lake.Missing subject (could be HE went)

T 2. A schedule of the day’s events can be obtained at the front desk.F 3. A job on the day shift or the night shift at the plant available.

Missing Verb (could be IS available)F 4. The new computer program has provides a variety of helpfulapplications. Double verb (HAS and PROVIDES)T 5. The box can be opened only with a special screwdriver.F 6. The assigned text for history class it contains more than twentychapters. Double subject (TEXT and IT)T 7. The papers in the wastebasket should be emptied into the trash canoutside.F 8. Departure before dawn on a boat in the middle of the harbor.

Missing Verb (could be departure IS scheduled)F 9. Yesterday found an interesting article on pollution. Missing subject(could be I found)F 10. The new machine is processes 50 percent more than the previousmachine.Double verb (IS and PROCESSES)

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Exercise 2: Objects of Prepositions.T 1. The interviews by radio broadcasters were carried live by the station.F 2. In the last possible moment before takeoff took his seat in the airplane.

Missing subject (could be HE took)T 3. At the neighborhood flower shop, flowers in quantities of a dozen or ahalf dozen can be delivered for free.T 4. The progressive reading methods at this school are given credit for theimproved medicine.F 5. For the last three years at various hospitals in the county has beenpracticing medicine. Missing subject (could be THE DOCTOR has been practicing)T 6. In the past a career in politics was not considered acceptable in somecircles.F 7. Shopping in the downtown area of the city it has improved a lot inrecent years.Double subject (SHOPPING and IT)T 8. At the building site the carpenters with the most experience were given

the most intricate work.F 9. For the fever and headache took two aspirin tablets. Missingsubject (could be SHE took)T 10. The report with complete documentation was delivered at theconference.

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Exercise 3: Appositives.T 1. The son of the previous owner, the new owner is undertaking somefairly broad changes in management policy.F 2. Last semester, a friend, graduated cum laude from the university.

Missing subject (could be BOB, a friend)T 3. Valentine’s Day, February 14, is a special holiday for sweethearts.F 4. At long last, the chief executive officer, has decided to step down.T 5. Tonight’s supper, leftovers from last night, did not taste any bettertonight than last night.T 6. The only entrance to the closet, the door was kept locked at all times.F 7. In the cold of winter, a wall heating unit, would not turn on.

Missing subject (could be THE ELECTRIC HEATER, a wall heating unit)T 8. The new tile pattern, yellow flowers on a white background, reallybrightens up the room.F 9. The high-powered computer the most powerful machine of its type,was finally readied for use.Missing comma (computer, the most powerful)T 10. A longtime friend and confident, the psychologist was often invitedover for Sunday dinner.

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Exercise 4: Present Participles.T 1. The companies offering the lowest prices will have the most customers.F 2. Those travelers are completing their trip on Delta should report to GateThree.Double verb (are completing and should report)T 3. The artisans were demonstrating various handicrafts at boothsthroughout the fair.F 4. The fraternities are giving the wildest parties attract the most newpledges.Double verb (are giving and attract)T 5. The first team winning four games is awarded the championship.F 6. The speaker was trying to make his point was often interruptedvociferously.Double verb (was trying and was often interrupted)T 7. The fruits were rotting because of the moisture in the crates carryingthem to market.T 8. Any students desiring official transcripts should complete theappropriate form.F 9. The advertisements were announcing the half-day sale received a lot ofattention.Double verb (were announcing and received)T 10. The spices flavoring the meal were quite distinctive.

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Exercise 5: Past Participles.F 1. The money was offered by the client was not accepted.Double verb (was offered and was not accepted)T 2. The car listed in the advertisement had already stalled.F 3. The chapters were taught by the professor this morning will be on nextweek’s exam.Double verb (were taught and will be)

T 4. The loaves of bread were baked in a brick oven at a low temperaturefor many hours.F 5. The ports were reached by the sailors were under the control of aforeign nation.Double verb (were reached and were)T 6. Those suspected in the string of robberies were arrested by the police.F 7. The pizza is served in this restaurant is the tastiest in the county.Double verb (is served and is)F 8. The courses are listed on the second page of the brochure have severalprerequisites.Double verb (are listed and have)T 9. All the tenants were invited to the Independence Day barbecue at theapartment complex.T 10. Any bills paid by the first of the month will be credited to your accountby the next day.

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Exercise (Skills 1-5):T 1. For three weeks at the beginning of the semester students with fewerthan the maximum number of units can add additional courses.F 2. On her lunch hour went to a nearby department store to purchase awedding gift.Missing subject (could be SHE went)F 3. The fir trees were grown for the holiday season were harvested inNovember.Double verb (were grown and were harvested)T 4. In the grove the overripe oranges were falling on the ground.T 5. The papers being delivered at 4:00 will contain the announcement ofthe president’s resignation.F 6. A specialty shop with various blends from around the world in theshopping mall.Missing verb (could be IS in the shopping mall)T 7. The portraits exhibited in the Houston Museum last month are now ondisplay in Dallas.F 8. With a sudden jerk of his hand threw the ball across the field to one ofthe other players. Missing subject (could be HE threw)F 9. Construction of the housing development it will be underway by thefirst of the month.

Double subject (construction and it)T 10. Those applicants returning their completed forms at the earliest datehave the highest priority.

TOEFL Exercise (Skills 1-5): Choose the correct answer.2 1. The North Platte River _____________from Wyoming into Nebraska.

it flowed flows flowing with flowing water1 2. _______Biloxi received its name from a Sioux word meaning “firstpeople”. The city of Located in It is in The tour included1 3. A pride of lions _______ up to forty lions, including one to three males,several females, and cubs. can contain it contains contain containing4 4. ________ tea plant are small and white. The On the

Having flowers the The flowers of the3 5. The tetracyclines, __________ antibiotics, are used to treat infections.

are a family of being a family a family of their family is3 6. Any possible academic assistance from taking stimulants _______marginal at best. it is there is is as17. Henry Adams, born in Boston, _____ famous as a historian and novelist.

Became and became he was and he became

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2 8. The major cause __________ the pull of the Moon on the Earth. theocean tides are of ocean tides is of the tides in the ocean the oceans’tides4 9. Still a novelty in the late nineteenth century, __________ limited to therich. Was was photography it was photography photography1 10. A computerized map of the freeways using information gathered bysensors embedded in the pavement _______ on a local cable channel duringrush hours. Airs airing air to air

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Exercise 6: Coordinate Connectors.T 1. The software should be used on an IBM computer, and this computer isan IBM.F 2. The rain clouds can be seen in the distance, but no has fallen.

Missing subject (could be no RAIN has fallen)F 3. They are trying to sell their house, it has been on the market for twomonths. Missing connector (could be AND it has been)F 4. So the quality of the print was not good, I changed the typewriterribbon. Misplaced connector (should be The quality … SO I changed)T 5. The lifeguard will warn you about the riptides, or she may require youto get out of the water.F 6. You should have finished the work yesterday, yet is not close to beingfinished today. Missing subject (could be yet IT is)T 7. The phone rang again and again, so the receptionist was not able toget much work done.T 8. The missing wallet was found, but the cash and credit cards had beenremoved.F 9. Or you can drive your car for another 2,000 miles, you can get it fixed.

Misplaced connector (should be You can drive … or you can get)F 10. The chemist was awarded the Nobel Prize, he flew to Europe to acceptit. missing connector (could be SO he flew)

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Exercise 7: Adverb Time and Cause Connectors.C 1. Since the bank closes in less than an hour, the deposits need to betallied immediately.T 2. Their backgrounds are thoroughly investigated before are admitted tothe organization. Missing subject (could be before THEY are admitted)T 3. The citizens are becoming more and more incensed about trafficaccidents whenever the accidents occur at that intersection.F 4. The ground had been prepared, the seedlings were carefully planted.

Missing connector (could be AFTER the ground had been prepared)T 5. We can start the conference now that all the participants have arrived.F 6. The building quite vulnerable to damage until the storm windows areinstalled.Missing verb (could be the building IS)F 7. Once the address label for the package is typed, can be sent to themail room. Missing subject (could be IT can be sent)T 8. Because the recent change in work shifts was not posted, severalworkers missed their shifts.T 9. The mother is going to be quite upset with her son as long as hemisbehaves so much.F 10. Inasmuch as all the votes have not yet been counted the outcome ofthe election cannot be announced. Missing comma (counted, the outcome)

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Exercise 8: Other Adverb Connectors.T 1. It is impossible to enter that program if you lack experience as ateacher.F 2. The commandant left strict orders about the passes, several soldiersleft the post anyway. Missing connector (could be THOUGH thecommandant left)F 3. No one is admitted to the academy unless he or she the educationrequirements. Missing verb (could be unless he OR she MEETS)T 4. While most students turned the assignment in on time, a few asked foran extension.F 5. I will take you wherever need to go to complete the registrationprocedures. Missing subject (could be wherever YOU need)T 6. I will wait here in the airport with you whether the plane leaves on timeor not.F 7. Providing the envelope is postmarked by this Friday, your applicationstill acceptable. Missing verb (could be your application IS)F 8. As the nurse already explained all visitors must leave the hospital roomnow. Missing comma (explained, all visitors)T 9. This exam will be more difficult than usual in that it covers twochapters instead of one.T 10. Though snow had been falling all day long, everyone got to the churchon time for the wedding.

Exercise (Skills 6-8):T 1. Until the registrar makes a decision about your status, you must stay inan unclassified category.F 2. Or the bills can be paid by mail by the first of the month. Unnecessaryconnector (omit Or)F 3. The parents left a phone number with the baby-sitter in case a problemwith the children. Missing verb (could be a problem)F 4. The furniture will be delivered as soon it is paid for.Incorrect connector(should be as soon AS)T 5. Whenever you want to hold the meeting, we will schedule it.F 6. The government was overthrown in a revolution, the king has notreturned to his homeland. Missing connector (could be SO the king has NOTreturned)T 7. Whereas most of the documents are complete, this form still needs tobe notarized.T 8. Trash will be collected in the morning, so you should put the trash cansout tonight.F 9. It is impossible for the airplane to take off while is snowing so hard.

Missing subject (could be while IT is)F 10. We did not go out to dinner tonight even though I would havepreferred not to cook. Incorrect connector (should be even though)

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TOEFL Exercise (Skills 6-8): Choose the correct answer.4 1. The president of the U.S. appoints the cabinet members,_______________ appointments are subject to Senate approval. Their withtheir because theirbut their4 2. The prisoners were prevented from speaking to reporters because

not wanting the story in the papers the story in the papers thesuperintendent did not want the public to hear the story thesuperintendent did not want the story in the papers3 3. Like Thomas Berger’s fictional character Little Big Man, Lauderdalemanaged to find himself where ______________________ of important eventstook place. it was an extraordinary number there was an extraordinarynumber an extraordinary number an extraordinary number existed2 4. _____________ sucked groundwater from below, some parts of thecity have begun to sink as much as ten inches annually. Pumps have Aspumps have So pumps have With pumps4 5. Case studies are the target of much skepticism in the scientificcommunity ________________ used extensively by numerous researchers.

they are are yet they yet they are2 6. According to the hypothesis in the study, the monarchs pick up themagnetic field of the _________________________ migrate by followingmagnetic fields. target monarchs target since monarchs target sincemonarchs are target3 7. ____________ show the relations among neurons, they do notpreclude the possibility that other aspects are important. Neural theories

A neural theory Although neural theories However neural theories4 8. _______________ or refinanced, the lender will generally requiresetting up an escrow account to ensure the payment of property taxes and homeowner’s insurance. A home is A home is bought When a home Whena home is bought2 9. If ultraviolet radiation enters the Earth’s atmosphere, ___________generally blocked by the ozone concentrated in the atmosphere. It it is

so it is then it4 10. Among human chromosomes, the Y chromosome is unusual_________ most of the chromosome does not participate in meioticrecombination. In so and in that

TOEFL Exercise (Skills 1-8): Choose the correct answer.3 1. The three basic chords in _______________ the tonic, the dominant,and the subdominant. functional harmony functional harmony is

functional harmony are functional harmony they are2 2. ________________ Hale Telescope, at the Palomar Observatory insouthern California, scientists can photograph objects several billion light yearsaway.

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The With the They use the It is the3 3. Without the proper card installed inside the computer, _________impossible to run a graphical program. is definitely because of it is is3 4. The charter for the Louisiana lottery was coming up for renewal,______________________ spared no expense in the fight to win renewal. thelottery committee so the lottery committee and so the lottery committee

the lottery committee made1 5. While in reality Alpha Centauri is a triple star, ______________ to thenaked eye to be a single star. it appears but it appears appears

despite it4 6. The Sun’s gravity severely distorted the path of the comet_______________ entered its wildly erratic orbit around Jupiter. It when

after the comet came into it once the comet3 7. Each object ______________ Jupiter’s magnetic field is deluged withelectrical charges. Enters it enters entering enter4 8. As its name suggests, the Prairie Wetlands Resource Center__________ the protection of wetlands on the prairies on the Dakotas, Montana,Minnesota, and Nebraska. it focuses focuses on focusing to focus on3 9. One of the largest and most powerful birds of prey in the world,___________ a six-foot wingspan and legs and talons roughly the size of aman’s arms and legs. so the harpy has the harpy having with theharpy having the harpy has4 10. _________ creation of such a community was a desirable step, therequisite political upheaval had to be accepted. Since the The Later It wasthe

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Exercise 9: Noun Clause Connectors.T 1. When the season starts is determined by the weather.F 2. The manual how the device should be built. Missing verb (could bemanual DESCRIBES)T 3. The schedule indicated if the teams would be playing in the final game.F 4. He refused to enter a plea could not be determined by the lawyer.

Missing connector (could be WHY he refused)F 5. Talked about where we should go for lunch. Missing subject (could beWE talked)F 6. Why the condition of the patient deteriorated so rapidly it was notexplained. Extra subject (omit it)T 7. Whether or not the new office would be built was to be determined atthe meeting.F 8. That the professor has not yet decided when the paper is due.

Missing Verb (could be when the paper is due IS CERTAIN)F 9. The contract will be awarded is the question to be answered at themeeting. Missing connector (could be WHEN the contract will be awarded)T 10. He always talked with whomever he pleased and did whatever hewanted.

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Exercise 10: Noun Clause Connectors/Subjects.T 1. The game show contestant was able to respond to whatever wasasked.F 2. You should find out which the best physics department. Missing verb(could be WHICH IS)C 3. The employee was unhappy about what was added to his jobdescription.F 4. Whoever wants to take the desert tour during spring break signing upat the office. Missing verb (signing could be must sign)F 5. The motorist was unable to discover who he had struck his car. Extrasubject (omit he)T 6. The voters should elect whichever of the candidates seems best tothem.T 7. It was difficult to distinguish what was on sale and what was merely ondisplay.F 8. You should buy whatever the cheapest and most durable.Missing verb (could be whatever IS)T 9. What was written in the letter angered him beyond belief.F 10. You can spend your time with whoever important to you.Missing verb(could be whoever IS)

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Exercise 11: Adjective Clause Connectors.

T 1. It is important to fill out the form in the way that you have beeninstructed.F 2. The car which I have been driving for five years for sale at a reallygood price. Missing verb (could be IS for sale)F 3. I just finished reading the novel whom the professor suggested for mybook report. Incorrect connector (whom could be which)T 4. The plane that he was scheduled to take to Hawaii was delayed.F 5. The movie which we watched on cable last night it was reallyfrightening. Extra subject (omit it)T 6. I made an appointment with the doctor whom you recommended.T 7. The enthusiasm with which he greeted me made me feel welcome.F 8. The story that you told me about Bob. Missing verb (could beWAS FUNNY)F 9. The men with whom were having the discussion did not seem veryfriendly. Missing subject (could be WE were having)T 10. I’m not really sure about taking part in the plans that we made lastnight.

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Exercise 12: Adjective Clause Connectors/Subjects.T 1. The ice cream that is served in the restaurant has a smooth, creamytexture.F 2. The cars are trying to enter the freeway system are lined up for blocks.Missing connector/subject (could be WHICH are trying)F 3. I have great respect for everyone who on the Dean’s List. Missing verb(could be who IS)F 4. It is going to be very difficult to work with the man which just beganworking here. Incorrect connector/subject (which should be who)F 5. The door that leads to the vault it was tightly locked. Extra subject(omit it)T 6. The neighbors reported the man who was trying to break into the carto the police.F 7. These plants can only survive in an environment is extremely humid.Missing connector/subject (could be WHICH is)F 8. The boss meets with any production workers who they have surpassedtheir quotas. Extra subject (omit they)T 9. The salesclerk ran after the woman who had left her credit card in thestore.F 10. The shoes which matched the dress that was on sale. Missing verb(could be that was on sale ARE ALSO ON SALE)

Exercise (Skills 9-12):F 1. No one explained to me whether was coming or not. Missingsubject (could be HE was coming)T 2. The part of the structure that has already been built needs to be torndown.F 3. The girl who she just joined the softball team is a great shortstop.

Extra subject (omit she)T 4. I have no idea about when the meeting is supposed to start.F 5. We have been told that we can leave whenever we want. Missingsubject (could be WE want)F 6. The racquet with whom I was playing was too big and too heavy forme. Incorrect connector (whom could be which)F 7. I will never understand that he did. Incorrect connector/subject (thatshould be what)F 8. He was still sick was obvious to the entire medical staff. Missingconnector (could be THAT he was)F 9. What is most important in this situation it is to finish on time. Extrasubject (omit it)T 10. The newspapers that were piled up on the front porch were anindication that the residents had not been home in some time.

TOEFL Exercise (Skills 9-12): Choose the correct answer.

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1 1. Dolphins form extremely complicated allegiances and _______continually change. Enmities that are enmities enmities that are thatenmities4 2. Scientists are now beginning to conduct experiments on_________________ trigger different sorts of health risks. noisepollution can that noise pollution how noise pollution how noise pollution can3 3. The Appolo 11 astronauts ______ of the Earth’s inhabitants witnessedon the famous first moonwalk on July 20, 1969, were Neil Armstrong and BuzzAldrin. Whom whom millions were some whom some were4 4. At the end of the nineteenth century, Alfred Binet developed a test formeasuring intelligence ___________ served as the basis of modern IQ tests.

Has it has and which has3 5. __________ have at least four hours of hazardous materials responsetraining is mandated by federal law. All police officers All police officersmust That all police officers For all police officers3 6. A cloud’s reservoir of negative charge extends upward from the altitudeat ___________ the freezing point. temperatures hit hit temperatures

which temperatures hit which hit temperatures1 7. In a 1988 advanced officers’ training program, Sampson developed aplan to incorporate police in enforcing environmental protection laws whenever______ feasible. it is is has it has2 8. __________ will be carried in the next space shuttle payload has notyet been announced to the public. It What When That2 9. During free fall, ________ up to a full minute, a skydiver will fall at aconstant speed of 120 m.p.h.3 10. The fact __________ the most important ratings period is about tobegin has caused all three networks to shore up their schedules. is that of

that whatTOEFL Exercise (Skills 1-12): Choose the correct answer.1 1. __________ loom high above the north and northeastern boundaries ofthe expanding city of Tucson. The Santa Catalina mountains Because theSanta Catalina mountains The Santa Catalina mountains areThat the SantaCatalina mountains3 2. Radioactive _____ provides a powerful way to measure geologic time.

It dates dating can2 3. __________ contained in the chromosomes, and they are thought of asthe units of heredity. Genes which are Genes are When genes

Because of genes1 4. The benefit _______ the study is that it provides necessary informationto anyone who needs it. of which that because2 5. The same symptoms that occur __________ occur with cocaine.

amphetamines can with amphetamines can so amphetamines withamphetamines they

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2 6. Many companies across the country have molded the concepts____________ describes into an integrated strategy for preventing stress. andWolf that Wolf what Wolf so Wolf3 7. __________ in the first draft of the budget will not necessarily be in thefinal draft. Although it appears It appears What appears Despite itsappearance3 8. If a food label indicates that a food is mostly carbohydrate, it does notmean _____ is a good food to eat. and it and that it when4 9. A need for space law to include commercial concerns has beenrecognized inasmuch ____________ been expanding drastically in recent years.

the commercial launch industry the commercial launch industry hasas has the commercial launch industry as the commercial launch

industry has2 10. The report on the nuclear power plant indicated that when the planthad gone on line __________ unsafe. and it had been it had been hadbeen that it had been

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Exercise 13: Reduced Adjective Clauses.

T 1. We will have to return the merchandise purchased yesterday at theBroadway.F 2. The children sat in the fancy restaurant found it difficult to behave.

(sat should be sitting)T 3. Serving a term of four years, the mayor of the town will face reelectionnext year.F 4. The brand new Cadillac, purchasing less than two weeks ago, wasdestroyed in the accident.F 5. The fans who supporting their team always come out to the games inlarge numbers. (who)F 6. The suspect can be seen in the photograph were just released by thepolice. (were)F 7. The food placing on the picnic table attracted a large number of flies.

(placing should be placed)T 8. Impressed with everything she had heard about the course, Mariesigned her children up for it.F 9. The passengers in the airport waiting room, heard the announcementof the canceled flight, groaned audibly. (heard should be hearing)F 10. Dissatisfied with the service at the restaurant, the meal really was notenjoyable. (Illogical reduction)

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Exercise 14: Reduced Adverb Clauses.T 1. If not completely satisfied, you can return the product to themanufacturer.F 2. Steve has had to learn how to cook and clean since left home. (leftshould be leaving)T 3. The ointment can be applied where needed.T 4. Tom began to look for a job after completing his master’s degree inengineering.F 5. Although not selecting for the team, he attends all of the games as afan. (selecting should be selected)F 6. When purchased at this store, the buyer gets a guarantee on all items.(Illogical reduction)T 7. The medicine is not effective unless taken as directed.F 8. You should negotiate a lot before buy a new car. (buy should bebuying)T 9. Once purchased, the swimsuits cannot be returned.T 10. Though located near the coast, the town does not get much of anocean breeze.

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Exercise (Skills 13-14):F 1. Though was surprised at the results, she was pleased with what shehad done. (was)T 2. Wearing only a light sweater, she stepped out into the pouring rain.T 3. The family stopped to visit many relatives while driving across thecountry.F 4. The company president, needed a vacation, boarded a plane for theBahamas. (needed should be needing)T 5. When applying for the job, you should bring your letters of reference.F 6. She looked up into the dreary sky was filled with dark thunderclouds.(Illogical reduction)T 7. Feeling weak after a long illness, Sally wanted to try to get back towork.F 8. Before decided to have surgery, you should get a second opinion.(decided should be deciding)T 9. The construction materials, a rather grainy type of wood, gave theroom a rustic feeling.T 10. The application will at least be reviewed if submitted by the fifteenthof the month.

TOEFL Exercise (Skills 13-14): Choose the correct answer.1 1. When _____ nests during spring nesting season, Canadian geese arefiercely territorial. Building are building built are built1 2. In 1870, Calvin, along with Adirondack hunter Alvah Dunning, made thefirst known ascent of Seward Mountain, _______ far from roads or trails. aremote peak it is a remote peak a remote peak is which a remote peak2 3. Kokanee salmon begin to deteriorate and die soon __________ at theage of four. they spawn after spawning spawn spawned the salmon3 4. __________ behind government secrecy for nearly half a century, theHanford plant in central Washington produced plutonium for the nuclearweapons of the Cold War. It is hidden Hidden Which is hidden Theplant is hiding4 5. Until ____________ incorrect, astronomers had assumed that theinsides of white dwarfs were uniform. They their proof the astronomersrecently proven recently proven4 6. ____________ artifacts from the early Chinese dynasties, numerousarcheologists have explored the southern Silk Road. They were searching for

It was a search for Searched for Searching for2 7. In Hailey, the best-known lecturer was women’s rights activist AbigailScott Duniway of Portland, Oregon, who could usually be persuaded to speak______ town visiting her son. she was in while in while she was

was in4 8. The National Restaurant _______________ Washington, says thatfederal efforts to regulate workplace smoking would limit restaurants’ ability to

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respond to the desires of their patrons. Association in Association is inAssociation which is in Association, based in

3 9. _________________ in North American waterways less than a decadeago, zebra mussels have already earned a nasty reputation for their expensivehabit of clogging water pipes in the Great Lakes area. The first sighting

Although first sighted Zebra mussels were first sighted First sighting3 10. Small companies may take their goods abroad for trade shows withoutpaying foreign value-added taxes by acquiring __________ an ATA carnet.

a document calls a document called calls a document called adocumentTOEFL Exercise (Skill 1-14): Choose the correct answer.4 1. In the United States _______ approximately four million miles of roads,streets and highways. There is they there are1 2. __________ twelve million immigrants entered the U.S. via Ellis Island.

More than There were more than Of more thanThe report of4 3. The television, _____ so long been a part of our culture, has anenormous influence.Has it has which which has3 4. Psychologists have traditionally maintained that infants cannotformulate long-term memories until _____ the age of eight of nine months.

They they reach to reach reach4 5. __________ a cheese shop has since grown into a small conglomerateconsisting of a catering business and two retail stores.In the beginning of Itbegan as Its beginning which was What began as2 6. Primarily a government contractor, __________ preferential treatmentfrom government agencies as both a minority-group member and a woman.

receives Weber Weber receives the reception of Weberaccording to Weber’s reception

3 7. Because the project depends on __________ at the federal level, thecity and county may have to wait until the budget cutting ends. it happens

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