1. Studies show that the things that contribute most to a sense of happiness cannot be bought, _____ a good family life, friendship and work satisfaction. (A) as for (B) in view of (C) in case of (D) such as
2. He will agree to do what you require _____ him. (A) of (B) from (C) to (D) for
3. The mere fact _____ most people believe nuclear war would be madness does not mean that it will not occur. (A) what (B) which (C) that (D) why
4.John seems a nice person, _____, I don t trust him. (A) Even though (B) Even so (C) Therefore (D) Though
5. I don t think it advisable that Tom _____ to the job since he has no experience. (A) is assigned (B) will be assigned (C) be assigned (D) has been assigned
6. _____, a man who expresses himself effectively is sure to succeed more rapidly than a man whose command of language is poor. (A) Other things being equal (B) Were other things equal (C) To be equal to other things (D) Other things to be equal
7. _____ that my head had cleared, my brain was also beginning to work much better. (A) For (B) Now (C) Since (D) Despite
8. The man in the corner confessed to _____ a lie to the manager of the company. (A) have told (B) be told (C) being told (D) having told
9. By 1929, Mickey Mouse was as popular _____ children as Coca-Cola. (A) for (B) in (C) to (D) with
10. Because Edgar was convinced to the accuracy of this fact, he _____ his opinion. (A) struck at (B) strove for (C) stuck to (D) stood for