The study of languages ... very interesting.

A. is B. are C. am D. to be

The decision to site the nuclear power station next to the nature reserve ____ widespread criticism from opposition politicians and environmental groups.
A. came in
B. responded to
C. drew
D. expressed

He frequently volunteers _____ extra work because he really likes his job.
A. for
B. with
C. into
D. about

Joan’s very depressed _____ the future.
A. with
B. at
C. about
D. by

With such lack of financial support, they miraculously managed to run their business _____ a shoestring.
A. at
B. in
C. on

The schoolboy winced _____ the sight of the cane in the headmaster’s hand.
A. at
B. for
C. by
D. of

The more he fails, the more he loses confidence ____ his abilities.
A. to
B. at
C. in
D. for

His French is roughly _____ a par _____ my Japanese, so communication was rather difficult.
A. on-with
B. up-in
C. for-in
D. in-with

The party was _____ full swing when I arrived. Everyone was singing and dancing.
A. in
B. on
C. about
D. with

He took ____ golf when he retired from work.
A. up
B. over
C. on
D. after