Having not been (A) to the sea before (B), the children couldn’t fall asleep (C) due to (D) their excitement.
A.Having not been (A)
B.before (B)
C.fall asleep (C)
D.due to (D)

The last week of classes is always very busy because students are taking examinations, making applications to the University, and extending their visas.
A.hectic
B.eccentric
C.fanatic
D.prolific

The drought was finally over as the fall brought in some welcome rain.
A.heatwave
B.harvest
C.summer
D.aridity

When their rent increased from 200 to 400 a month, they protested against such a tremendous increase.
A.light
B.huge
C.tiring
D.difficult

In 1952, Akihito was officially proclaimed heir to the Japanese throne.
A.installed
B.declared
C.denounced
D.advised

The augmentation in the population has created a fuel shortage.
A.increase
B.necessity
C.demand
D.decrease

If we had taken his sage advice, we wouldn’t be in so much trouble now.
A.willing
B.sturdy
C.wise
D. eager

A mediocre student who gets low grades will have trouble getting into an Ivy League college.
A.average
B.lazy
C.moronic
D.diligent

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.The board decided opening (A) a new business which (B) will give the necessary support (C) to the IT arm of the group (D).
A.opening (A)
B.which (B)
C.necessary support (C)
D.arm of the group (D)

Prevented (A) the soil from (B) erosion, trees are of great importance (C) when floods hit mountainous areas (D).
A.Prevented (A)
B.from (B)
C.of great importance (C)
D.mountainous areas (D)