Slightly over half of the population of El Paso, Texas, says both English and Spanish.

  A                         B                             C                                                        D

Mr. Smith first met his partner in 2011

     A. Mr. Smith has known his partner since 2011.

     B. Mr. Smith hasn’t known his partner before.

     C. Mr. Smith hasn’t met his partner for 6 years.

     D. Mr. Smith has met his partner for 6 years.

I’m sure Luisa was very disappointed when she failed the exam.

     A. Luisa must be very disappointed when she failed the exam.

     B. Luisa must have been very disappointed when she failed the exam.

     C. Luisa may be very disappointed when she failed the exam.

     D. Luisa could have been very disappointed when she failed the exam

John doesn't play basketball. Jack doesn't play basketball.

     A. Neither John nor Jack plays basketball.

     B. Not either John or Jack plays basketball.

     C. Not only John but also Jack plays basketball.

     D. Both John and Jack doesn't play basketball.

 He didn’t pay attention to what I said.

     A. He took no notice of my words.

     B. He didn’t hear me even though I was saying to him.

     C. He had no intention to talk to me.

     D. He took my advice.

Kevin put a fence so that people didn’t walk on his garden.

     A. Kevin put a fence because he wants to remind people to walk on his garden.

     B. Kevin put a fence to prevent people from walking in his garden.

     C. In order to tell people to walk on his garden, Kevin put a fence.

     D. So as to encourage people to walk on his garden, Kevin put a fence.

OPPOSITE

After a grueling and busy week at work, the stillness of the river reminded Lara of the silence she’s been searching for since Monday.

     A. uproar                       B. tranquility                 C. serenity                     D. tameness

OPPOSITE

A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.

     A. uncomfortable          B. responsive                C. calm                          D. miserable

CLOSEST

Unless I miss my guess, your computer needs a new hard drive.

     A. you are my guess                                           B. I break the sort drive

            C. I make a mistake                D. you lack money

CLOSEST

Relaxation therapy teaches one not to fret over small problems.

     A. worry about             B. look for                    C. get involved in         D. get angry about