1. It is the lack of gravity on the moon that makes ______ leaps of 30 feet or more.

A) possible b) it possible c) to be possible d) it to be possible 2. Money [donated] (A) by [philanthropist] (B) H. R. Brandenberg [was earmark] (C) for AIDS research in [developing countries] (D). 3. In ancient [times] banking transactions often [were taken] place in [common areas], for example, a [town square]. 4. From the beginning of the twentieth century to the present, technology ______ people are beginning to imagine there are no limits to what we can achieve. a) progressed to the point that b) has to progress to a point c) has progressed to the point that d) progressed a point that 5. It is believed that the modern bird ______ the pterodactyls that existed millions of years ago. a) was evolved from b) evolved from c) evolved d) was evolving from 6. A trap ______ disguise is what has come to be called a Trojan Horse, from the ancient story of the gift of the wooden horse from the Greeks. a) offered a gift of b) offers a gift in c) offering a gift to d) offered as a gift in 7. The log cabin, [among others], was a commonplace [dwelling] for the early settlers in North because of the ease [which] it was able to be constructed and the [relatively ready] availability of its building material, wood. 8. The Great Fire of 1906 in San Francisco [was happened] [primarily] as [a result of] the great earthquake preceding [it]. 9. The development of the light bulb ______ partly as a result of the widespread availability of electricity and the need for cheap, clean light. a) occurring b) was occurring c) was occurred d) occurred 10. Telecommuting is a new form of work ______ to work, such as fathers with children, the chance to work while remaining at home. a) affording those previously unable b) affords those who were previously unable c) that affording those unable previously d) afforded those previously unable

1. Popular belief in the United States is that an early life of hardship and poverty made Abraham Lincoln to be the great leader he was. a) an early b) made c) to be d) he was 2. According to the scientific method, a scientist must consider ______ outcome. a) any outcome and to be a possible b) any outcome and the possible c) any outcome a possibility d) any outcome a possible 3. After her death in 1986 many documentaries ______ Georgia O'Keeffe were produced. a) related the life and work of b) to relate life and work c) life and working to relate d) relating the life and work of 4. ______ the passage of light, many new plastics are processed using technologies rivaling those used in the manufacture of computer chips. a) To better permit b) Permitting better c) For the better of d)It is better for 5. The architecture exhibited in the Empire State Building and conveyed us an idea of the prevailing attitudes of the day is important for the historical and cultural value it represents. 6. In 2001 George W. Bush, Jr., entered his first year office as President of the United States.

7. Similar in climate and geography many northeastern cities is Portland, the largest city in Oregon. 8. Uranium, ______ , is an exceedingly rare and potentially dangerous element. a) to found in trace quantities b) found in trace quantities c) finding in trace quantities d) to be found in trace quantities 9. The Flower Market in San Francisco is ______, and was established in the 1930's. a) home to the country's second largest flower market b) home of the second largest flower market in the country c) the second flower market in the country's home of d) the home to the second country's large flower market 10. Because of extensive research in the field of genetic engineers, scientists can now create plants that farmers can grow in harsh climates.

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Engraving is a process which the surface of metal is first covered with an acid and then inscribed with some sharp instrument. For many years ago much of what was possible to know was derived from inspiration or divination and did not involve the rational process of reasoning in wide use today. Ayn Rand, ______ novels deal with the nature of capitalism in a democracy, is often taught in introductory courses in economics. of many whose whose many of whose of many many of whose The formation of a rainbow occurs a process in which light is diffused at varying rates by the surrounding atmosphere resulting in the reflection of different wavelengths of light. Though difficult, it possible for an adult learner of a new language to master the subtleties of the grammar and syntax of the new language. When a bird molts, ______ loses its feathers, it is actually preparing itself for the regeneration of the lost feathers. so its as if as when it so that The scientific method is a system which a problem or challenge is identified and possible solutions are created and tested, with the final results evaluated to determine the best approach to the resulting theory. The Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. is home to the largest collect of Native American artifacts in the United States most of which remain uncatalogued and hidden from public view. Many modern critics of American literature have called Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, ______ . as America's greatest writer was America's greatest writer America's greatest writer to have been America's greatest writer In the modern era, face-to-face communication is becoming near as uncommon as handwritten letters.

171. When iron is exposed to water, oxidizes, a process commonly known as rusting. 172. Somewhat analogous to the Chinese system of writing in difficulty for non-native speakers to learn and loosely based on the Chinese system of writing the Japanese system of writing known as Kanji. 173. ______ big cats, housecats have polyphasic sleeping patterns; that is, they take several naps a day. a) They are like b) Like c) It is the d) The 174. It was as a direct result of the widespread implementation electricity that the U.S. had a source of light other than gas lights. 175. ______ many communications companies are now able to offer radio and television broadcasts over the Internet. a) Advanced technology has enabled b) Introducing advanced technology and c) Because the introduction of advanced technology d) With the introduction of advanced technology 176. While it is actually a planet, Venus is often mistaken a star in the night sky. 177. ______ its area of defense, a fort should be built on an elevation and with some sort of natural feature of the landscape to obstruct direct access to the fort. a) To better protect b) Protecting better c) For the better of d) It is better for 178. In 2000 William Jefferson Clinton entered his last year office as President of the United States. 179. It was ______ the Industrial Revolution that the United States was able to increase productivity through mechanization. a) when b) at the time c) during d) because 180. ______ Einstein was able to come up with a theory that has yet to be disproved. A) Other scientists b) Similar to other scientists c) Just as other scientists d) To be a scientist 131. Ellis Island ______ in 1892. a) opening b) opens c) opened d) was opening 132. Bill Clinton received his [former] education [at] Georgetown and Yale Universities, from the latter [of which] he received a degree [in law]. 133. [Businesses] are responsible [to] the Internal Revenue Service [to keep] accurate [financial] records. 134. John Hancock's signature on the Declaration of Independence is known for ______. A) large size b) its large size c) being large size d) to be large size 135. [The] human body is composed [largely of] water and needs a [steady] supply of water to remain [healthily]. 136. Martha Graham was [an] excellent dancer; her body was strong and [flexible], [her movements] graceful and [power]. 137. The 1984 Democratic Convention ______ in San Francisco. a) was held b) holds c) held d) is holding 138. Montana is the [four] largest state in the United States, but [it is] one of [the] most [sparsely] 139. The Procrastinators Club of America, founded in 1956, has ______ some 10,000. a) members b) a membership of c) members of d) the membership 140. Mosquitoes are [easily] [found] wherever there is [standing] water and [temperate] climate. 121. The bonds holding protons neutrons and electrons [together] [in orbit] around an [atom] nucleus [are] among the strongest known to scientists.

122. Sufficient gravitational force is ______ atmosphere; otherwise the atmosphere will drift off into space. a) necessary for retaining planet b) retaining necessary planet c) retained by necessary planet d) necessary to retain a planet's 123. While oxygen is readily available in isolated form, ______ . a) hydrogen does not b) no hydrogen c) not any hydrogen d) hydrogen is not 124. The [varying] orbit [of] Pluto means that [ambient] temperatures also [vary] greatly. 125. Along [northernmost] edge [of] the United States [runs] the US/Canada [border]. 126. In most states a sales tax ranging from two per cent to ten per cent ______ on most purchases of luxury items. a) is levied b) are levied c) to levy d) levying 127. An iron smelting forge ______ ore into usable metals. a) melts b) is melting c) melting d) should melting 128. Only after [losing] its skin does [snake] begin [to grow] [another]. 129. [Lost among] the [devastation] of the tornado [was] the remains of the houses and [buildings]. 130. The one in charge of a meeting ______ toward the end of the meeting. a) table general important topics b) tables generally the important topics c) generally the topic of the table d) generally tables important topics 021. [Born] Marguerite Johnson in 1928, [author and poet] Maya Angelou has received [awards numerous] for her [works], including Grammy Awards in 1994 and 1996. 022. Modern psychological theory allows [for] the concept of [free will], a [recent relatively] development [in] this field. 023. One of ______ smallest particles thought to exist, the quark is believed to exist in pairs, together forming a hadron. a) what was the b) what the c) those of the d) the 024. The first [years] of one's education are thought [to provide] the [basic] of one's ability [to learn] in later years. 025. Most wood will float in water, but if it is ______ , it will sink. a) dense enough b) so dense that c) enough dense d)density 026. Nationwide elections are [held] in the United States every four years, [primarily] [choosing] public officials for the [offices] of president and vice-president. 027. ______ are contained in DNA, the complex chemical mixture that determines the hereditary characteristics of an organism. a) The genes b) The genes that c) Although the genes d) There are genes 028. Although some species are among [the smallest] of all mammals, the shrew is known [as preying] [on] other animals [twice] its size. 029. Born in 1924, Shirley Chisholm became ______ elected to the Congress of the United States. a) the first African-American woman who b) the first African-American woman to be c) first AfricanAmerican woman who was d) the first African-American woman to 030. The three-toed sloth [moves] so slowly [that] its movements from one place [to] another are [imperceptible practically].