Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence. (10 pts)

21.“Go on, finish the desert. It needs _______ up because it won’t stay fresh until tomorrow.”

A. eat                                      B. eating                     C. to eat                                  D. eaten

22. My parents lent me the money. ________, I couldn’t have afforded the trip.

A. However                           B. Therefore               C. Only if                             D. Otherwise

23. Her face turned _______when she heard that her mother met with an accident.

A. red                                     B. blue                        C.white                                   D. grey

24.That is the last _______ I am leaving.

A. straw                                  B. pain                        C. limit                                   D. nuisance

25.-“Do  you mind if I take a seat?”         -  “______________”

A. Yes, I don’t mind                                                 B. No, do as you please       

C. No I mind                                                              D. Yes, do as you please

26.Florida _______ Georgia to the North.

A. borders                              B. stretches                C. frontiers                            D. boundaries

27. The new school complex cost _______ the city council had budgeted for.

A. twice more by far than                                      B. twice much more than

C. almost twice as much as                                    D. just twice as much as

28. When the electricity failed, he _________ a match to find the candle.

A. rubbed                               B.struck                                 C. scratched              D. started

29. I usually buy my clothes _________.  It’s cheaper than going to the dress maker.

A. on the house                     B.in public                             C. off the peg            D. on the shelf

30. I know this is a big disappointment but don’t take it to _______

A. soul                           B. mind                          C. spirit                    D. heart
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