April 18-24, 2005
Sentence Completion
The following questions are not complete sentences. One or more words have been left out of each sentence. Choose the word or phrase that completes the sentence correctly.

1. With all the extensive research on safe colours for automobiles, it is aesthetic values that __________ sells cars, even in countries that pride themselves for the safety awareness of their population.
A. lastly
B. ultimately
C. by-the-by
D. by the way

2. Despite all efforts by the governments, the question remains if it will ever be possible in tropical countries to provide ready-made food conveniently and __________ while maintaining high health standards.
A. afford prices
B. to afford prices
C. affording prices
D. at affordable prices

3. The last American elections were a case in point that even __________ may still be way off the mark.
A. polls conducted carefulliest
B. mostly carefully conducted polls
C. most carefulliest conducted polls
D. the most carefully conducted polls

4. Surprisingly, the newest discoveries of modern medicine confirm many folk remedies __________.
A. older
B. of old
C. so old
D. oldest

5. Sleep deprivation, an all-too-common part of college life, __________ to fulfil the very purpose of their being at university in the first place.
  A. diminished students able
B. ability-diminished students
C. diminishes students' ability
D. diminishing students' ability

6. Contrary to common believe, intelligence is not static but fluctuates __________ the amount of brain activity.
  A. depend on
B. depends on
C. depended on
D. depending on

7. Ironically, during prohibition __________.
  A. alcohol consumption increased
B. alcohol increased consumption
C. consumption increased alcohol
D. increased alcohol consumption
 
 

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