The state laws limit the speed _____________ motorists are permitted to drive.
A. at which
Explanation: "At which" is used to refer to the speed limit in relation to the maximum allowed speed.
It is important to ______________ the wonder of the world for the future generation.
D. preserve
Explanation: "Preserve" means to maintain something in its original or existing state, which is appropriate for keeping wonders of the world for future generations.
She is far too ______________ to be in charge of all those children.
B. irresponsible
Explanation: The correct spelling is "irresponsible," meaning not showing responsibility.
Jane really loves the _____________ that her parents gave her as a birthday present.
C. nice brown wooden jewelry box
Explanation: The correct order is to describe the box with "nice," then "brown," followed by "wooden," which all describe the "jewelry box."
I read the contract again and again ______________ avoiding making spelling mistakes.
B. with a view to
Explanation: "With a view to" means with the intention or purpose of achieving something, which fits the context of reading to avoid mistakes.
What do you think about the parks in New York? Are they larger ______________ in Ho Chi Minh City?
A. than those
Explanation: "Than those" correctly compares the size of the parks in New York with those in Ho Chi Minh City.
Robots save workers from ______________ dangerous tasks.
C. performing
Explanation: "Performing" is the correct verb to use here as it refers to carrying out or executing tasks.
If you had listened to my advice yesterday, you ______________ in this mess right now.
C. would not be
Explanation: The correct conditional form is "would not be," indicating a present result of a past condition.
If ______________, that tree would look more attractive.
C. it was done carefully
Explanation: "It was done carefully" is the correct past conditional form to describe a hypothetical improvement.