1.

Although a number of voters has cast their ballots in the city election, the supervisor of elections
temporarily ended the election because of a malfunction in the voting mechanism.
2. Neither Professor Johnson nor any other faculty member __________ to apply for the dean’s position.
A. intend
B. intends
C. are intending
D. has intend
3. While this is not the most popular course offered at the university, just like many others classes that
have low attendance in spite of their importance, at least several classes are always available.
4. E. Coli has proven to be __________ most dangerous bacteria that can be acquired from food and water,
even in developed countries.
A. one of the
B. one of
C. one
D. of one
5. The death toll would __________ much higher if immediate action had not been taken.
A. probably being
B. probably be
C. probably been
D. be probable
6. For years, this varsity athletes have been known throughout the country for their tremendous abilities.
7. A fire in the __________ building could be a problem for firefighters.
A. ninety-story-tall
B. ninety-tall-story
C. ninety-stories-tall
D. ninety stories
8. The company had been operate in an old warehouse since its inception, when it built a huge, efficient,
and modern office building.
9. Their office consisted of three rooms, __________ was used as a conference room.
A. larger of which
B. the largest of which
C. the largest of them
D. largest
10. Before administering the exam, the proctor required that the students take their seats and removing all
items from their workplaces.
11. In the past six months, the company has already received twice __________ in gross revenues as it
earned in the entire preceding year.
A. as much
B. more
C. as many
D. as more
12. Some people enjoy preparing their own meals while another would rather eat out regularly.
13. __________ better, the team would have been able to defeat the opponent.
A. If it prepares
B. If prepares
C. Preparing
D. Had it prepared
14. The news of the decision to invade with armed forces were not well received by the citizens.
15. Nobody knows why __________ postponed until next week.
A. the meeting
B. was the meeting
C. did the meeting
D. the meeting was
16. Air traffic controllers must use a form of communication that is universal understood because a pilot’s
understanding of instructions is critical
17. The curriculum at the public school is as good __________ of any private school.
A. or better than
B. as or better that
C. as or better than that
D. as or better than those
18. Hurricanes hardly never reach the east coast of Florida, but some that have were extremely hazardous.
19. Children raised in foster homes requirement special attention to overcome the feelings of abandonment
and isolation.
20. Being a private university, __________ a well-organized charitable giving program in order to offer a
sufficient number of quality courses and activities.
A. development of
B. it developed
C. develop
D. developing
21. With so many choices of wireless technology available, it is often difficulty to determine which offers
the best value and quality.
22. Entering the country in car may cause different treatment by customs officials than entering by way
of mass transportation.
23. The greater the number of bacteria attacking the system, __________.
A. the sooner treatment must be begun
B. sooner must begin treatment
C. begin treatment as soon as possible
D. must begin treatment sooner