On the way to the mountain, it was impossible to see_______ a few meters ahead because of the heavy fog.
A.how far
B.rather than
C.so large
D.more than

The use of detail is _____ method of developing a controlling idea, and almost all students employ this method.
A.common
B.the most common
C.more common
D.most common

.____________in Stevenson’s landscapes, the more vitality and character the paintings seem to possess.
A.The loose brushwork is
B.The looser the brushwork is
C.The looser brushwork
D.The brushwork is loose

Ann works_______ than most of her friends.
A.a lot more hardly
B.much harder
C.more hardly
D.more harder

New York City’s Central Park is nearly twice as large ______ second smallest country, Monaco.
A.as the
B.as
C.is the
D.as is

“Nancy brought some food for the party.” “She ___________, we have plenty.”
A.needn’t have brought
B.needn’t
C.didn’t need to
D.doesn’t have to

I don’t know why you’re doing that now. You know it ____________ finished yesterday.
A.ought to be
B.should have been
C.must have been
D.should be

They were travelling on the same train so they ______________. But, of course, we don’t know if they did.
A.might meet
B.may have met
C.should probably meet
D.could meet

I’d rather you _______ the tickets before they are all sold out.
A.should buy
B.to buy
C.not buy
D.bought

I’d rather you_________ say anything to John about this conversation.
A.won’t
B.don’t
C.didn’t
D.can’t