10. The doctor has been ___________________to deal with an emergency.
- C. called away (The phrase "called away" is commonly used to describe someone who is summoned to handle an urgent situation.)
11. She watched _________________fascination when he was sketching.
- A. in (The correct phrase is "in fascination," meaning she was captivated by what she was watching.)
12. What is your response ____________________this forum?
- C. to (The correct preposition is "to," as in "response to this forum.")
13. A person’s ____________________with determine what they believe is right or wrong.
- C. ethics (Ethics are the moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.)
14. It’s possible to get a speeding ticket if you _________________the speed limit.
- D. exceed (The correct term is "exceed the speed limit," meaning to go beyond the allowed speed.)
15. The threat of failing an exam provides the ___________________to work harder.
- B. incentive (An "incentive" is something that motivates or encourages someone to do something.)
16. It is ____________________cold outside. Do not go out, please.
- A. bitterly ("Bitterly cold" is a common phrase used to describe extreme cold.)
17. I did some ___________________around the house before I turned on the TV.
- D. odds and ends ("Odds and ends" refers to various small tasks or items.)
18. It takes me a long time to save enough money for a nice vacation, so such trips are __________________for me.
- A. few and far between (The phrase "few and far between" means that something is rare or infrequent.)
19. Yu Na: “I’ll take part in the beauty contest.” Father: “______________________”
- C. You’ll do nothing of the kind. (This response expresses disapproval and forbids the action.)
20. Lucas: “_______________________” Sarah: “Isn’t my pigeon.”
- B. Mike is in deep trouble. ("Isn't my pigeon" is a colloquial way of saying it's not her concern or responsibility.)