There was __________ very interesting piece of news on……..radio this morning about the earthquake in __________ Italy.
A.a/the/the
B.an/the/X
C.an/X/X
D.a/the/X

There was a gradual raise in the number of literate males and females in the Lowlands.
A.in the Lowlands
B.was
C.raise
D.the number of

For the first time in the history of the country, the person who recommended by the president to replace a retired justice on the Supreme Court is a woman.
A.is
B.a retired justice
C.to replace
D.who recommended

The latest medical report indicated that the patient’s temperature was near normal and their lungs were partially cleared.
A.partially
B.near normal
C.their
D.latest medical report

In the early days of baseball, the game was played by young men of means and social position.
A.with ambition
B.with money
C.with skill
D.with equipment

Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from mishaps, it has taken brilliant thinkers to recognize their potential.
A.misunderstandings
B.accidents
C.misfortunes
D.incidentals

She passed the university entrance exam __________ made her parents proud.
A.what
B.when
C.who
D.which

The hut __________ is said to be haunted.
A.at the foot of the hill
B.in the foot of the hill
C.by the foot of the hill
D.with the foot of the hill

Mrs.Brown had her bicycle __________ yesterday.
A.repairing
B.repair
C.repaired
D.be repaired

He is a clever mimic __________ most of the lecturers in his college.
A.who can take in
B.who can take off
C.which can take over
D.which can take up