1. PART A , Question 1. Jupiter,________planet in our solar system, has a powerful gravitational field.

to be the largest

is the largest

the largest

for the largest

2. Bill's new house cost __________ ours.

twice more than

twice as much as

two time more as

twice more as

3. The young gosling followed a female duck around as if the duck _______ its mother.

has been

is

was

were

4. "A soft answer turns __________ wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger" (Proverbs 15:1 RSV).

away

on

up

down

5. In clouds, water vapor collects around particles of dust _________ pearls grow around grains of sand in oysters.

for

just as

just like

that is

6. __________ of an adult whale, scientists calculate about one ton per linear foot.

By estimating

They estimate the weight

They estimate the weight

To estimate the weight

7. The hotel bought __________ new furniture to refurbish its lobby.

a large number of

a lot of

many

several

8. "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit __________ a fall" (Proverbs 16:18 RSV).

after

during

until

before

9. The advent of television revolutionized __________.

news report

news reporting

to report news

to news reporting

10. Would you please __________ write in the library books?

not

don't

not to

to not

11. By the time school resumes next fall, the students __________ a good rest.

who will have

will have

they will have had

will have had

12. God __________ us the power to be strong in our spirits

has gave

to give

giving

gives

1. I really appreciate __________ to pick me up at the airport.

your offer

you to offer

that you are offer

that you offer

14. In the winter, bears hibernate while other animals __________ remain active.

deer

and deer

such as deer

are like deer

15. When a living organism becomes encased in mud, it becomes a fossil, _______ giving testimony to things that have lived and died.

as a result

in the end

so as to

thereby

16. PART B, Question 16: Which of the following words or phrases needs to be changed? Nearly everyone who saw "Jaws" said that it is one of the most terrifying movies ever produced.

who saw

it is

testifying

produced

17. Which word or phrase needs to be changed? Mosquitoes are not only pests, but killers that carry deadly diseases.

Mosquitoes

pests

but

that carry

18. Which word or phrase needs to be changed to make this sentence correct? For a long time, it was thought that there was life on Mars, but now it seems like the theory was wrong.

for

was wrong

was thought

seems like

19. Which word or phrase in the following sentence needs to be changed to make this sentence correct? "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not afraid though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea" (Psalm 46:1-2 RSV).

our refuge

in trouble

will not afraid

mountains shake

20. Which word or phrase needs to be changed to make this sentence correct? Tiger Woods' victory at the 1997 U.S. Open golf tournament won to him the reputation of being the greatest golfer of this generation.

Tiger Woods'

at

to him

of

21. While are migrating to the Gulf of California, many young whales beach themselves and die.

die

While are

many

beach

22. Despite the fact that the bride felt badly, the wedding came off without a flaw.

Despite the fact

felt badly

the wedding

without a flaw.

23. Unless the Lord builds the house, those who built it labor in vain;"

Unless

builds

built

in vein.

24. Because he spent too many money celebrating his new freedom as a student, John wasn't able to pay for his books.

for his books

Because

too many money

wasn't able

25. Unless silver is polished periodically, it will tarnish from being expose to the air.

Unless

periodically

will tarnish

expose

26. Thunderstorms often develop when warm, moist air rises, cools, and forming heavy, dark clouds.

forming

develop

rises

cools

27. "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin a reproach is to any people."

to any people

exalts

sin

a reproach is

28. This house is far too expensive for you and I; perhaps we should look at another one.

This house

at another one.

too expensive

you and I

29. According to some space scientists, astronauts will land on Mars in the year 2,007, after Mars have been photographed by an unmanned space ship.

According

will land

after

have been photographed

30. Neither of the two options that we suggested at the meeting were acceptable to the group.

of

to

suggested

were

31. "He who trust in his riches will wither, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf" (Proverbs 11:28 RSV).

who trust

like

in his riches

will flourish

32. Automobiles, computers, and other things used in business, either may be purchased or leased.

used in business

either may

be purchased

leased

33. AIDS researchers have done great progress, but they have not yet found a cure for the immune system disorder.

have done

but

for

not yet

34. Once considered a luxury, the microwave oven has became a necessity in modern times.

in

a luxury

microwave oven

has became

35. "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end. They new are every morning; great is your faithfulness" (Lamentations 3:22-23 RSV).

steadfast love

They new are

never ceases

never come

36. The president, with his wife and daughters, are in the white house watching the election returns on television.

president

watching

his wife

are

37. People who exhibit impatient, competitiveness, and hostility are prime candidates for stomach ulcers and heart attacks.

impatient

competitiveness

prime

hostility

38. The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the American colonists in July 4, 1776.

Declaration of Independence

in July 4

was adopted

by

39. Since medical science has not found a cure for the common cold, it is best to let the virus run it's course.

it's

has not found

for

it is

40. "God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes to him should not perish, but have eternal life" (John 3:16 RSV).

so loved

he gave

only Son

to him