Choose the best answers to complete the following sentences.
Question 1. We have had some problems, but _____ the whole we are happy.
Question 2. I need that report by Monday _____ the latest.
Question 3. This must be done _____ any price.
Question 4. We are going to stay in a little cottage, and that will be very nice because I haven’t been to the seaside _____ two years at least.
Question 5. He is excellent _____ playing the flute.
Question 6. His solution to the match problem is similar _____ many of his colleagues.
Question 7. Michael is absorbed _____ his work and didn’t notice me coming.
Question 8. Contrary _____ my expectation, they didn’t feel uneasy _____ the result of the match.
Question 9. The house is _____ fire. Send for the Fire Brigade!
Question 10. Did you pay _____ check or _____ cash?
Question 11. I’m sorry _____ the noise last night. We’re having a party.
Question 12. He hasn’t been cheerful _____ the death of his close friend.
Question 13. “What do you think of the idea Albert had?” – “I’m opposed _____ it”.
Question 14. “Where’s the light switch?” – “It’s _____ the wall _____ the door.”
Question 15. “If you are not satisfied _____ your purchase, we will give you a full refund.”
Question 16. We reached _____ her house safe and sound.
Question 17. The show will be on _____ the end of the month.
Question 18. “This library card will give you free access _____ the Internet eight hours a day.”
Question 19. Smoking is _____ to your health.
Question 20. She is absent _____ class.
Question 21. We went _____ the theater last night. We had seats _____ the front row.
Question 22. When asked about their preference for movies, many young people say that they are in favor _____ science fiction.
Question 23. Flowers grow _____ the side of the wall.
Question 24. I’m sure you are capable _____ pasing the examination.
Question 25. She is by _____ the best student.
Question 26. Helen is traveling to Germany tomorrow on her first working trip and she is very excited _____ it.
Question 27. College students are becoming less dependent _____ their teachers.
Question 28. Now the manager is no longer as indifferent _____criticism as he used to.
Question 29. John is very brilliant _____ crosswords.
Question 30. Why are you always so jealous _____ other people?
Question 31. We met _____ chance at an office party.
Question 32. The workers are _____ strike for higher pay.
Question 33. Don’t ask me to decide, I’m not very good _____ making decisions.
Question 34. We must push the piano to the corner of the hall to _____ our party tonight.
Question 35. The little boy is always negligent _____ his duty.
Question 36. This is _____ the most difficult job I’ve ever had to do.
Question 37. I just took it _____ that he’s always be available.
Question 38. She had to hand in her notice _____ advance when she decided to leave the job.
Question 39. Many young people want to to be independent _____ their parents.
Question 40. She had to borrow her sister’s car because hers was _____.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction.
Question 41. They had problems with their car. At the end, they sold it and bought a new one.
Question 42. I’m not interested in anything that happened to the very remote past.
Question 43. It is very difficult for you to get acquainted of a foreigner if you can’t speak his native language.
Question 44. There are some instructions on how to use the machine in page five.
Question 45. I must hurry. I want to get home on time to see the football match on TV.
Question 46. Bill’s roommate hung the photograph on the wall over his desk.
Question 47. It’s silly for you to go out without a coat. You’ll catch a cold.
Question 48. He may be quickly at understanding but he isn’t capable of remembering anything.
Question 49. Is it capable of finding a solution to the unemployment between school-leavers?
Question 50. The manager traveled sometimes for pleasure and sometimes in business.