It was hard to decide which course of action would be better, and at night my
thoughts would oscillate, as I considered first one and then the other option.
a) come into focus
b) become confused
c) move back and forth
d) dart in random directions
______
Ques. 2A skilled debater, the speaker deflected his opponent's criticism by deftly
switching to a different issue.
a) attacked
b) reinforced
c) turned aside
d) argued with
______
Ques. 3So many people showed up for the potluck barbecue that we ran out of
silverware, but someone had brought sporks.
a) charcoal used for grilling
b) spatulas used for serving food
c) snacks to be eaten with the hands instead of utensils
d) plastic eating utensils shaped like a spoon with tines
Ques. 4Last summer, when we set up a sprinkler in the back yard, my toddler loved to
run through the spray au naturel.
a) nude
b) repeatedly
c) cautiously
d) with delight
Ques. 5The professor's liberal friends from his college days were shocked to learn
that the professor had become a neoconservative.
a) former liberal who supports political conservatism
b) independent voter who favors conservative positions
c) person who supports moderately conservative policies
d) someone who holds extremely conservative political beliefs
Ques. 6Charged with tax fraud, the corporate officer claimed that he was not
cognizant of the tax regulations that allegedly had been violated.
a) in favor of
b) a victim of
c) fully aware of
d) personally responsible for
Ques. 7For people with seasonal affective disorder, the main problem isn't cold
weather per se; it's the decrease in sunlight that triggers depression.
a) by itself
b) in most cases
c) according to experts
d) for extended periods
Ques. 8My twelve-year-old nephew has always loved to watch cartoons, and in recent
years he has become an expert on anime.
a) cutting-edge video techniques
b) comic books featuring superheroes
c) a style of animation originating in Japan
d) computerized special effects developed in France
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