III. Choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence below. Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) on your answer sheet.

1. As the drug took………., the patient became quicker.

            A. force                       B. influence                 C. action                      D. effect

2. Either you or your friend _______ on charge today.                    

            A. are                         B. is                             C. was                         D. were

3. _______ here, he would help us with these troubles.

            A. Were Peter             B. If were Peter          C. Unless were Peter    D. Unless Peter were

4. This is not the right.............. to ask for my help: I am far too busy even to listen !

            A. moment      B. situation      C. opportunity D. circumstances

5. It is.................knowledge in the village that Mr. and Mrs. Thome quarrel violently several

    times a week.

            A. common                 B. important                C. popular                   D. general

6. "My daughter, Mary, tries to ............... to see me at least once a week", Mrs. Jones told the

     social worker.

            A. call up                     B. go up                      C. come on                  D. drop in

7. A wedding is a wonderful opportunity for……… off new clothes.

            A. wearing                  B. carrying                  C. showing                  D. putting

8. It’s a good idea to see your doctor regularly for…………………....

            A. a revision                B. a control                 C. an investigation      D. a check - up

9. ……………….…from Bill, all the students said they would go.

            A. Except                    B. only                        C. Apart                      D. separate

10. Anne: “Make yourself at home”.   -          John: “ ____”

A. Yes, can I help you                                    B. Not at all. Don’t mention it

            C. Thanks! Same to you                                  D. That’s very kind. Thank you