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

Carpets from countries such as Persia and Afghanistan often fetch high prices in the United
States.
A. Artifacts B. Pottery C. Rugs D. Textiles

I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.
A. hopeless B. hopeful C. successful D. unsuccessful

I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.
A. reasonable B. acceptableC. pretty high D. wonderful

The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.
A. effects B. symptoms C. hints D. demonstrations

He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.
A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange

Slavery was abolished in the US in the 19th century.
A. instituted B. eradicated C. eliminated D. required

Doctors have been criticized for their indiscriminate use of antibiotics.
A. disciplined B. selective C. wholesale D. unconscious

She was brought up in a well-off family. She can’t understand the problems we are facing.
A. poor B. wealthy C. kind D. broke

As an executive director of a big company, she is a woman of extraordinary intelligence.
A. moderate B. remarkable C. little D. sufficient