1. The answer is 8.625, a __ of calculation.
A correct B right C precious D precise

2. We prefer to discuss the fully __ it in practice hurriedly.
A than put B to put C rather than put D to putting

3. Mother is __ us dinner. We may  __ the meal.
A preparing prepare B preparing prepare for
C preparing for prepare D preparing for prepare for

4. The bank is reported in the local newspaper ____in broad daylight yesterday.
A. being robbed B. having been robbed C. to have been robbed D. robbed

5. Let us leave the things as they are __;We can always make changes later on if necessary.
A for the moment B at present C to the present D up to the present

6. It is the duty of the police to __ the public order.
A prevent B present C preserve D prepare

7. When we meet in the street we pretended __ each other.
A not to know B to not know C knowing not D not knowing

8. Some of the traditional customs still __ among members of the older generation.
A prevent B prevail C existence D widespread

9. There were no women committee __ 1976, but now women are in a majority.
A prior to B previous C before to D ago

10. The __ problem is to unite all the  with our cause.
A principal B principle C primarily D chiefly

11. Mr. Green can be very sad __, though in public he is extremely cheerful.
A by himself B in person C in private D as individual

12. Only guests in the hotel enjoy the __ of bowing on the 9th floor.
A favor B possibility C privilege D advantage

13. Do you know the __ for obtaining a new passport?
A process B procedure C proceeding D proceedings

14. After looking through the students homework, he __ to give the history class.
A preceded B proceeded C procedure D proceeded

15. Can you __ any proof of your education?
A produce B product C make D play

16. Mary made steady __ in English after she put her heart in it.
A advance B improvement C progress D program

17. We should follow the __ law of teaching and bring up the children healthy.
A progress B progressive C advance D model

18. The __ of establishing a new national park seemed to be very attractive.
A plan B project C item D progress

19. The government is trying to do something to __ better understanding between the two countries.
A raise B promote C heighten D increase

20. I do not  not come yet, but usually he is __.
A prompt B soon C promote D early