Tuition fees were increased. There were many objections from students and parents.
A.There were many objections from students and parents, so tuition fees were increased.
B.Tuition fees were increased because there were many objections from students and parents.
C.Tuition fees were increased despite the fact that there were many objections from students and parents.
D.There were many objections from students and parents while so tuition fees were increased.

There were so many people on the train that Mary couldn’t get a seat.
A.The train was too crowded for Mary no to get a seat
B.The train was so crowded that there was nowhere for Mary to sit           
C.So crowded the train was that Mary couldn’t get a seat  
D.The crowded train did not prevent Mary from getting a seat

The agreement ended six-month negotiation. It was signed yesterday.
A.The agreement which was signed yesterday ended six-month negotiation.
B.The agreement which ended six-month negotiation was signed yesterday.
C.The agreement which was signed yesterday lasted six months.
D.The negotiation which lasted six months was signed yesterday.

Much as he loved her, he didn’t forgive her for what she had done.
A.He didn’t forgive her for what she had done as he loved her.
B.She didn’t love him as much as he loved her.
C.He didn’t forgive her for what she had done because she didn’t love him as much.
D.Although he loved her, he didn’t forgive her for what she had done.

If only I had taken his advice.
A.I wish I followed his advice.                     
B.I wish I have taken his advice.
C.I regret not having taken his advice           
D.I regret not to take his advice.

When  a  fire  broke  out  in  the  Louvre,  at  least  twenty              paintings were destroyed, including two by Picasso.  
A.worthless                  
B.valueless                   
C.priceless                   
D.meaningless

The museum contains (A) sixth century sculptures, eighteenth (B) century swords and the  dress won (C) by nineteenth century royal (D) family.
A.contains
B.eighteenth
C.the  dress won
D.by nineteenth century royal

What we know about (A) certain diseases are (B) still not sufficient to prevent them from spreading (C) easily among (D) the population.
A.What we know about
B.are
C.from spreading
D.among

Sometimes (A) it takes me (B) about three hours (C) finishing (D) my round.
A.Sometimes 
B.me
C.hours 
D.finishing

“You have just got a promotion. Congratulations!” Peter said to his friend.
A.Peter congratulated his friend of getting a promotion.
B.Peter congratulated his friend that he got a promotion.
C.Peter congratulated his friend to get a promotion.
D.Peter congratulated his friend on getting a promotion.