The price of fruit has increased recently, ___ the price of vegetables has gone down. 
A.whereas 
B.whether 
C.when
D.otherwise

The word “intricate” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by ________
A. inefficient       
B.complicated  
C.historical      
D.uncertain

France presented the Statue of Liberty to the USA in 1876.  
A.The Statue of Liberty was presented to the USA in 1876 by France.
B.The Statue of Liberty was presented to the USA by France in 1876.
C.The Statue of Liberty were presented to the USA in 1876 by France.
D.The Statue of Liberty was presenting to the USA in 1876 by France.

I'll see you __________.
A.at the moment  
B.in an hour       
C.last night 
D.usually

“Don’t fail to look after yourself, Mary!” "______"
A.Of course, you’re an adult. 
B.Oh, I knew about that.
C.Thanks, me too.
D.Thanks, I will.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Alzheimer’s disease impairs a person’s ability to recall memories.
A.enhances   
B.affects  
C.destroys
D.diminishes

A.very
B.the
C.a
D.an

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
I don’t know what they are going to ask in the job interview. I’ll just play it by ear.
A.plan well in advance  
B.be careful about it
C.listen to others saying   
D.do not plan beforehand

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
______, the town does not get much of an ocean breeze.
A.Locating near the coast
B.Despite location near the coast
C.Though located near the coast
D.In spite having location near the coast

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
The aircraft carrier is indispensable in naval operations against sea or shore based enemies. 
A.novel        
B.unnecessary 
C.exotic    
D.vital