SENTENCE COMPLETION TEST - 22
1. As she was born into a poor, wrecked
family,................
a) she used to enjoy the hectic life of the city
with her happy parents
b) it is quite natural that she was maltreated by
her parents jloving her so much
c) let's provide accommodation for her in the attic
d) she had to work in the bars of Manila though she
was just a teenager
e) Melisa attended the church mostly with her mother
when her father was busy preparing the Sunday lunch
for them
2. Atatürk gave priority to reforms in education and
arts................
a) as he wanted to whittle down the budget of the
military
b) no matter how much he despised them
c) so that Turkey would do away with the influence
of the Arab and Persian cultures
d) so as to please himself with new pieces of
artistic styles
e) in order that it wouldn't provoke a social
upheaval.
3. Whipped as they might be,...............
a) the new couples can't pay all their debts caused
by their inopportune wedding
b) we don't like to spare a particular day for
harvesting the grapes
c) they weren't responsible.for the embezzlement of
the funds
d) only if they are innocent of any crime
e) the horse wouldn't gallop any longer, leaving the
rider infuriated
4. Nowadays top educators can't even agree on what
"the gifted" means,................
a) so they don't give any gifts to children
b) let alone on how to teach such students
adequately
c) even though several scientists have never studied
on a scientific description
d) as well as gifts given to top students
e) it is so simple that of course it means those who
are given gifts
5. ...............although staffers always make sure
their guests don't wander around unescorted.
a) Some top secret files were stolen or leaked from
the central bank
b) On account of a few earlier thefts at the
department store
c) The robbers made a hard entry into the chamber of
the museum where priceless antiquities were kept
d) A woman in her forties came along with the warden
e) We disregarded the warnings and went to the
lavatory together
6. ..............., the old man claimed to have been
to Paris and Roma many times.
a) When you force him to admit to his earlier love
affairs
b) When asked where his relatives were residing
c) Why he committed such a lot of murders is unknown
d) Because good melons are grown only in the East
Asia
e) Asked whether he had ever been overseas
7. The first time Emily attempted to talk back to
her husband,................
a) the line was so engaged that she might have
broken his heart
b) he hit her on the ears so harshly that her ears
rang for days
c) she has regretted it ever since
d) becoming abusive and kicking him badly
e) will be denied during the next trial
8. ..............., Turkey has been a food basket
for the middle east region.
a) Specially Arab tourists come here to buy handmade
straw baskets as souvenirs
b) Any fruit or vegetables spoilt in the middle east
is just exported via it
c) Because of the natural advantages of our climate,
allowing for at least two crops a year
d) Because exotic plants do not thrive well in
Turkey
e) One thing that attracts tourists so much is fast
food
9. ............, I think pupils should have some
previous knowledge of computers.
a) If it were an essential requirement for the
participants
b) Whatever other requirements the organizing
committee of the course may demand
c) In case the director had approved the new
computer project
d) Until the examination results were officially
announced
e) Since the problem related to the computer virus
was to be discussed
10. Could that be the woman ............?
a) as her essays were published in several magazines
b) that she had carried out experiments in physics
c) who represented our school at the International
Violin Competition
d) so that we might have discussed her proposals
e) whether her father wanted to stop her from
becoming a pop singer
11. The balance of nature may not be possibly be
maintained .............
a) why people don't realize just how dangerous the
situation is
b) before forest lands were managed efficiently
c) so long as there had been groups of people making
quick profits through practices harmful to the
environment
d) unless every individual and every organization
realizes how important it is to protect our
environment
e) since the majority of the world population was
worrying about the future
12. Having tasted the enjoyments of modern city life
.............
a) some of them would have been reluctant to return
b) they found life in their village hard and
unattractive
c) they had worked hard to improve their living
standards
d) the children will be educated and trained for a
special job
e) people don't realize how lonely they are
13. Even though there are many young athletes who
dream of winning an Olympic gold medal,
.............
a) in competitions he is always under a great strain
b) getting to the top in any field had always
required great dedication
c) there are very few who actually manage to do so
d) most of them had been disqualified from taking
part in the race
e) they always managed to score high marks in the
competitions
14. As long as the architects' plans are carried out
in full .............
a) the whole project could have been completed in
just under four years
b) other suggestions have been turned down
c) the only problem has apparently been solved in a
satisfactory manner
d) the distance between the airport and the city
centre has attracted no criticism
e) the new airport will indeed provide everything a
visitor could possibly desire
15. Even the chief worker was impressed at the speed
and efficiency ............... .
a) until more problems have appeared.
b) that the project will be finished on time
c) whether the workers were prepared to go on strike
d) although some of the members had been warned
earlier
e) with which the team worked
16. ............., the response of the East divided
world viewpoint.
a) As soon as the NATO countries have formulated an
effective policy
b) Unless Iraq is severely punished for its
aggression
c) No matter how the board is constituted
d) As was to be expected
e) When the oil-producing countries gather in Vienna
to discuss
17. Do not attempt to cut down or prune large trees
in the forest.............. .
a) just as branches that appeared healthy had in
fact been rotten inside
b) unless you are absolutely confident that you can
do it properly
c) by making sure that your neighbors were not
opposed to it at all
d) if the weather conditions had not been taken into
account
e) in case the manager rejected the findings
18. Unless we get enough rain soon, .............. .
a) the price of fruit this year has been very
reasonable
b) a great deal of land is still under water
c) the rainy season came late this year
d) they have already put away their winter clothes
e) the harvest this year will be a poor one
19. ............ that will further aggravate the
unemployment problem.
a) Several companies are considering reductions in
the work force
b) No solutions were forthcoming
c) Everyone was genuinely concerned about the
situation
d) The minister had been under attack for some time
e) The police should have combed the area for the
person responsible
20. ........... before the town planners took their
task seriously.
a) City planning has continued to be their prime
concern
b) A great many ugly apartment blocks were built
c) A good architect views his work within the
context of the area at large
d) In this respect new cities are at a great
advantage
e) New cities never have the same atmosphere as the
old
21. ........... how close Jim had been to winning
the election.
a) To be perfectly honest I was considerably
relieved
b) It shouldn't have been misinterpreted
c) Even his own supporters were surprised when they
learned
d) The votes had finally been counted
e) He should have withdrawn from the election
campaign
22. I wished I hadn't given her a job in the
company______ .
a) although she is less efficient than I once
assumed
b) unless she makes a big effort to prove she can be
useful
c) wherever a suitable vacancy may occur
d) that my father was a founding member
e) when I saw her behaving in such an irresponsible
manner
23. Andy must have taken my car ______ .
a) since no one else knows where I keep the car keys
b) that I left it in front of the office
c) if we have arranged to meet at the dentist's
d) since he would never do such a thing
e) as soon as I get back from the concert
24. Wouldn't it be wise to seek a second
alternative______ ?
a) as events were to prove in the end
b) if the operation had to take place
c) that it was legally sound
d) before we come to any definite decision
e) why there were no obvious problems
25. One of the best suggestions was put forward by
Dr. Brown,______.
a) that the managing director was especially
impressed
b) who is generally the quietest member of the board
c) although the financial demands might be difficult
to meet
d) unless it was approved by the committee
e) before anyone else has time to make any
contribution to the discussion
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