I’m becoming increasingly________. Last week, I locked myself out of the house twice.

• A. mindless
• B. oblivious
• C. absent
• D. forgetful

A number of political prisoners_________ since Independent Day.

• A. have released
• B. has been released
• C. was released
• D. have been released

Even though I didn’t want my son to leave home, since he was twenty-one there was nothing I could do to________ it.

• A. cease
• B. hinder
• C. resist
• D. prevent

It is possible__________ may assist some trees in saving water in the winter.

• A. to lose leaves
• B. the leaves are lost
• C. when leaves have lost
• D. that the loss of leaves

No one but the experts was able to realize that the painting was an imitation. It greatly resembled the original.

• A. It was hard for ordinary people to judge between the fake painting and the real one, but not for the experts.
• B. It was obvious that only a person with great talent could fake a painting so successfully.
• C. It was almost impossible for amateurs to realize that the painting was not authentic, though the experts could judge it quite easily.
• D. The painting looked so much like the authentic one that only the experts could tell it wasn't genuine.

The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few customers.

• A. The new restaurant would have more customers if it looked better.
• B. In order to get more business, the new restaurant should improve its appearance.
• C. If it had a few more customers, the new restaurant would look better.
• D. In spite of its appearance, the new restaurant does not appear to attract much business.

However your profession is, you should read regularly to keep pace at least with the developments in your own field.

• A. regularly
• B. in
• C. keep pace
• D. However

~ Clemen: “_____________” ~ Dick: “Is there something on your mind?”

• A. Why don’t you think more rationally?
• B. I feel like going out for a while.
• C. I’ve been feeling a bit anxious lately.
• D. I’ve been out strolling all day.

Much to our astonishment, he soon proved himself to be a very talented organiser.

• A. The astonishing thing was that such a talented man should take on the organisation.
• B. His organising abilities were surprisingly enough not recognised until too late.
• C. It wasn’t long before his administrative gifts became apparent, which surprised us greatly.
• D. The speed with which he developed his administrative potential didn’t surprise us all.

Everyone at the factory was worried about the possibility of losing their job.

• A. Few of those working at the factory felt that their jobs were secure.
• B. All those at the factory wondered how they might be able to keep their jobs.
• C. The chance that they might lose their jobs troubled all those at the factory.
• D. All of the factory employees realized that they would soon lose their jobs.