If I put ____________ this essay any longer, I doubt the teacher will let me even hand it ___________ any more.
A.on – along
B.over – up
C.back – off
D.off – in

After standing in the sun for more than an hour, two of the people in the queue passes ___________ and they came ____________ after some women threw water in their faces.
A.out – back
B.away – by
C.out – to
D.away – round

The fire burned ____________ more than 15 houses in the area last night.
A.off
B.out
C.away
D.down

Joe is an orphan. He was brought _______________ by his aunt.
A.on
B.about
C.around
D.up

John cannot make a ____ to get married to Mary or stay single until he can afford a house and a car.
A.decide
B.decision
C.decisive
D.decisively

My mother used to be a woman of great _______, but now she gets old and looks pale.
A.beauty
B.beautify
C.beautifully
D.beautiful

Some researchers have just _______ a survey of young people's points of view on contractual marriage.
A.directed
B.conducted
C.managed
D.sent

Many young people have objected to _______ marriage, which is decided by the parents of the bride and groom.
A.contractual
B.sacrificed
C.shared
D.agreed

London is home to people of many _______ cultures.
A.diversification
B.diverse
C.diversity
D.diversify

I came ____________ this old book while I was tidying up my room.
A.up
B.out
C.across
D.into