Sumerians were the first to invent cuneiform, ______.
A. was s system of writing B. for a system of witting
C. a system of writing D. which a system of writing

It is ________ that so many young people leave school without qualifications.
A. to be regretted B. to be regrettable
C. to be regretful D. to regret

(After a party at Mary‟s house). Bill: ______
Mary: Thanks for your compliment. Good night!
A. You are a good cooker. Good night! B. You are a good cook. Good night!
C. Long time no see. Good night! D. Many happy returns. Good night!

Auroras are created when the sun‟s particles are caught in ______.
A. field the earth‟s magnetic B. the field magnetic earth
C. the earth‟s magnetic fields D. the magnetic field earth

Mach numbers describe the velocity of airplanes ______ over the speed of sound.
A. have moved B. move C. moving D. moved

Only if these conditions are fulfilled ______to the next stage.
A. can the application proceed B. the application can proceed
C. the application proceed D. do the application proceed

______, Edison didn‟t have much schooling and he was taught by his mother.
A. When was a boy B. A boy was when
C. Was a boy D. When a boy

Top fashion models often spend hundreds of pounds______.
A. getting straightened their teeth B. having got their teeth straightened
C. getting their teeth straightened D. straightening their teeth

The tiny bells on the Christmas tree were ______ in the draught.
A. clanging B. tinkling C. gurgling D. ringing

The military government was determined to ______all opposition.
A. put through B. put out C. put down D. put in