Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is best made up from the prompts.
They/ not answer/phone/ this morning, so/ must/ out/.
A.They hasn't answered the phone this morning so they must have been out.
B.They didn't answer the phone this morning so they must be out.
C.They didn't answer the phone this morning so they must have gone out.
D.They hasn't answered the phone this morning so they must go out.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
There is no point in your phoning Jane - she's away.
A.It would be a waste of time phoning Jane - she's away.
B.You waste your time if you insist on phoning Jane - she's away.
C.Don't spend your valuable time phoning Jane -- she's out.
D.Jane is very difficult to phone - she's always away.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
He smokes too much; perhaps that's why he can't get rid of his cough.
A.If he didn't smoke so much, he may get rid of his cough.
B.If he smoked less, he might be able to get rid of his cough.
C.If he smoked so much, he couldn't get rid of his cough.
D.If he does not smoke, he may not have his cough.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
The University of Kentucky has held this prestigious title until 1989, when it was granted to the University of Georgia.
A.has held
B.it
C.was granted
D.to

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Upon reaching the destination, a number of personnel is expected to change their reservations and proceed to Hawaii.
A.reaching
B.is
C.to change
D.proceed to

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Her weigh has increased remarkably since she began receiving treatment.
A.Her
B.weigh
C.remarkably
D.receiving

Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentences "Thorough explication of the issues .... than on politicians' campaign goals. " in the passage?
A.Journalists focus on poll numbers instead of campaign issues because it is easier.
B.Journalists are more interested in issues and candidates' views, but viewers are more interested in who is winning.
C.During an election campaign, journalists mainly concentrate on "horse race" coverage.
D.Candidates' views and how they are explained by journalists can have a big effect on poll numbers.

The word them in paragraph 4 refers to _________.
A.journalists
B.organizations
C.experts
D.sources

The word relayed in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________.
A.chosen
B.known
C.gathered
D.sent

Why does the author mention Mickey Mouse in paragraph 2?
A.To indicate that ABC shows entertaining news stories
B.To give an example of news stories that are also advertisements
C.To contrast ABC's style with that of CBS
D.To give an example of news content that is not serious