___________(28)
A.burglary
B.one
C.item
D.invariably

The immigration laws have been continually changed over the past few years for no logical reasons.
A.It is not fair that the laws have been changed so much over the past few years because of the flow of immigrants.
B.There’s no reasonable explanation as to why the immigration laws have been altered repeatedly in the last few years.
C.The reason why they changed the immigration laws recently has not been explained very convincingly.
D.The fact that the immigration laws have been continually changed over the recent years must have a reason.

It was obvious that the old house was past its prime.
A.Obviously, the old house used to be more unattractive.
B.The old house had obviously known worse days.
C.The old house had obvious seen better days.
D.Obviously, the house is much better now.

You should have studied electrical engineering, as it would have made it much easier for you to find a job.
A.It is very easy for qualified engineers to find jobs, so keep this in mind when choosing your career.
B.If I were you, I would study electrical engineering, since there are plenty of jobs for people in that profession.
C.If you chose to study electrical engineering, you wouldn’t have much trouble finding a job.
D.Had you studied electrical engineering, you would not have had nearly so much trouble finding a job.

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

A.smoothly
B.southern
C.breath
D.airworthy

He joined the army in 1998. He was soon after promoted to the rank of captain.
A.He was promoted to the rank of captain in 1998 and joined the army.
B.Promoted to the rank of captain in 1998, he joined the army soon later.
C.He worked as a captain in the army and had a promotion in 1998.
D.Joining the army in 1998, he was soon promoted to the rank of captain.

Colour is an important facet of nature. It influences the life of almost every creature.
A.Influencing the life of almost every creature in nature, colour is important.
B.Colour influencing the life of almost every creature being an important facet of nature.
C.Colour, which is an important facet of nature, influencing the life of almost every creature.
D.Colour, which is an important facet of nature, influences the life of almost every creature.

Many women find it hard to _________both a job and a family.
A.catch up with
B.deal with
C.cope with
D.keep up with