Question 6: If John hadn’t decided to stop working to look after her children, her medical practice _______ now.

A. would have thrived

B. would have been thrived

C. would have been thriving

D. would be thriving

Question 7: It’s a pity that she had to pull out of the competition, especially since she _______ such excellent progress.

A. is making B. made C. has been making D. had been making

Question 8: _______ to the national park before, Anna was marveled at seeing the geyser.

A. Not having been B. Being not C. Not being D. Having not been

Question 9: There exist numerous differences among cultures, _______ it is very difficult to integrate into a new community.

A. which the reason is B. which is why C. which is when D. which is the reason for

Question 10: So nervous about the exam was he that not a word _______ while the surrounding students were talking loudly.

A. had he said B. he said C. did he say D. he did say

Question 11: I know that he has tried hard; _______, his work is just not good enough.

A. be that as it is B. be that as it be C. be that as it may D. be that as it can

Question 12: Researchers have shown that _______ new nerve cells appear in _______ brain throughout _______ life, and so mental exercise can be beneficial in ensuring that _______ brain functions efficiently.

A. Ø/ the/ Ø/ the B. Ø/ the/ the/ the C. the/ a/ the/ the D. the/ Ø/ the/ Ø