Mock Test Attempt

1. ____, two strong-willed Sultans, Selim III and Mahmud II, set about acquiring the scientif knowledge needed to re-build military superiority.

A. Since they are really against wars armies in the world

B. The reason why the First World War was initiated was

C. Although the intellectuals who were sent to Europe marvelled at what they found

D. After the military defeats that came quickly at the beginning of the nineteenth century

The sentence discusses how Sultans Selim III and Mahmud II sought scientific knowledge to rebuild military superiority. The most logical context for this would be military defeats, which would motivate them to seek improvements. Therefore, option D best fits the sentence.

2. _____, the kiwi is the prime fruit to eat if you have the flu

A. Since it has more vitamin C than any other one

B. Because of its calorie amount

C. Had you been overweight

D. That you're not allowed to consume fruit

The sentence states that the kiwi is the prime fruit to eat if you have the flu, which suggests that the reason should relate to health benefits, particularly vitamin C, which boosts immunity. Option A correctly provides this reasoning.

3. Contrary to common belief, vegetarian ants do not consume plants directly by biting pieces out of them. Instead, they _____.

A. prefer to consume fles

B. have only a minor effect on ecolog

C. outnumber the other insects living in the same area

D. drink nectar and similar sugar-rich plant secretions

The sentence states that vegetarian ants do not consume plants directly by biting pieces out of them. This suggests that they must obtain nutrients in a different way. Option D correctly states that they drink nectar and similar sugar-rich plant secretions, which aligns with their vegetarian nature.

4. Should the governments of both countries fail to start negotiations soon, _____.

A. both sides are hopeful that a possible war can be avoided

B. most of the authorities have long feared a rebel

C. many people have considered the possibility of a civil war

D. a war is highly likely to be the result

The sentence starts with "Should the governments of both countries fail to start negotiations soon," which implies a conditional situation where failure to negotiate could lead to consequences. The most logical outcome in such a scenario is the likelihood of war, making option E the best choice.

5. ______ that were announced to start the following week.

A. The expo-technology meeting received great public interest

B. Peach trees have blossomed late this year

C. The derby match had to be put off owing to t unfavourable weather conditions

D. Candidates from both parties were looking forward

Option C is correct because it logically connects the postponement of the derby match with the unfavorable weather forecast for the following week. The phrase "that were announced" refers to the weather conditions.

6. After thinking weeks to come to a decision, _____.

A. the new project was given up

B. Ben chose purple as the wall colour of his kitchen

C. the dog would make a more difficult pet to t care of than a bird

D. the disagreement was solved in a satisfactory way

The sentence requires a subject performing an action after thinking for weeks. Option B correctly follows with "Ben chose," making it a logical and grammatically correct continuation of the sentence.

7. _____, the occasion will be held in the ballroom instead.

A. Although everyone had brought their umbrellas with them

B. The number of the flights to Europe decrease

C. In case of rain or snow during next week's wedding reception

D. Despite the accurate predictions of meteorology

The phrase "the occasion will be held in the ballroom instead" suggests a change of venue due to weather conditions. Option C logically introduces this possibility with "In case of rain or snow."

8. It's a pity that there are some professions in which people work so hard _____.

A. where opportunities are rather fewer

B. incase:they can find a perfect jo

C. which they should make a lot of expenses

D. that they never find time to enjoy life

The phrase "It's a pity that" expresses regret, implying a negative consequence. Option D logically follows by explaining that in some professions, hard work leaves no time for enjoyment.

9. You'll need' all the energy you can muster _____.

A. you must proceed with caution

B. to keep pace with what’s happening

C. because there was a note of urgency

D. whether there's been lots of action throughout the year

The phrase "You'll need all the energy you can muster" suggests a demanding situation. Option B logically follows by indicating that energy is required to stay updated or keep up with ongoing events.

10. By the time my mother eventually retired, _____.

A. she's been working for 35 years

B. she was not saving any money at all

C. she would change her house because she bought a new one

D. she was really too old to enjoy her life

"By the time" refers to a completed action in the past. Option D correctly follows, describing the consequence of retirement. The other options use incorrect tenses or do not logically fit.

11. Whenever I intend to buy a dress or a shirt, _____.

A. I loathed the clerk's dishonest utterances on how he liked it

B. I've always ended up buying none

C. I find it much better to get its hanger as wel

D. Sue often accompanied me

"I've always ended up buying none" is the best choice because it logically follows "Whenever I intend to buy a dress or a shirt" by indicating a repeated outcome—intending to buy something but ultimately not purchasing it.

12. My mother made sure to take her umbrella _____.

A. in spite of the heavy storms which broke suddenly

B. thus the thunderstorm's been going on since yesterday

C. if it has stopped raining when she leaves

D. in case it rained on her way to the grocery

"In case it rained" means she took the umbrella as a precaution, which makes sense in this context. The other options do not fit grammatically or logically: A suggests a contradiction but does not fit well. B is unrelated to her taking the umbrella. C is conditional and does not convey the intended meaning.

13. The Grand Canyon in Arizona, which is famous for its depth, is so deep ______.

A. that the top and the bottom have very differe weather and vegetation

B. because many people find it difficult to cat in such shallow water

C. since it lies about 3000 metres above sea level

D. the upper broad part is about 7 million years old

"So deep that..." is a cause-and-effect structure. The Grand Canyon’s depth leads to varying weather and vegetation between the top and bottom. The other options do not fit grammatically or logically: B talks about shallow water, which contradicts the idea of depth. C refers to elevation, not depth. D is unrelated to the effect of depth.

14. Any intrusion by the man on the territories of animals can have disastrous effects. In recent years, for example, _____.

A. animals had turned completely defensive against attacks by man

B. roads have been built near or through areas which are home to many animals

C. the overall tiger population has dramatically declined due to the loss of habitat

D. people have made no attempt to save the endangered species of animals

The sentence discusses the negative effects of human intrusion on animal territories. C directly links to this idea by mentioning how habitat loss has led to a decline in the tiger population. A is incorrect because it generalizes animal behavior rather than focusing on human intrusion. B is relevant but does not fully explain the disastrous effects. D is about human inaction rather than direct intrusion.

15. _____ who really discovered America.

A. The encyclopedias may probably give you valuable information

B. Very few people can remember the name of the man

C. As part of our geography class, we’ve been requested to write a thesis

D. We've just read a very detailed article on history

The sentence is structured as a relative clause ("who really discovered America"), meaning it refers to a person. B correctly fits this structure, as it talks about a man whose name is not well remembered. A, C, and D do not grammatically or logically complete the sentence.

16. ____, many foreigners want to make a second or even a third visit.

A. Because it's one of the most beautiful cities in the world

B. Though it has many facilities and natural beauties to host tourists

C. Since the country had declined as a world power

D. Despite its great popularity for its hotels which have international standards

The sentence suggests a reason why many foreigners want to visit again. A correctly provides a logical cause: the city's beauty attracts visitors multiple times. B, C, and D do not logically complete the sentence in a meaningful way.

17. If only we had started earlier today, ______.

A. we wouldn't submit the project on time

B. we couldn't have everything done before dinner

C. we would have finished the reports by no

D. that's why the other colleagues were annoyed

"If only" expresses regret about something that did not happen. The sentence suggests that starting earlier would have led to completing the reports by now. A and B are incorrect because they contradict the expected outcome. D does not logically follow from the condition.

18. While critics pay homage to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost', _____.

A. they don't show any respect towards his work

B. it was a great success

C. his attempt was admirable in many ways

D. the average reader finds it too difficu understand

The sentence contrasts the admiration critics have for Paradise Lost with the fact that the average reader struggles to understand it. "While" introduces this contrast effectively.

19. _____ her poem was chosen the best out of the over a hundred entries in the competition.

A. The reason why she had been amazed was

B. When the football fans

C. What surprised her was that

D. It will be my ideal that

The sentence is structured to introduce an unexpected event. "What surprised her was that" correctly leads into the clause explaining that her poem was selected as the best.

20. Besides dizziness and throwing up, ______.

A. the old woman was urgently taken to the hospital

B. so the disorder can easily be treated via laser beans

C. the therapist advised him to have some more fresh air

D. physical weakness is another symptom of pregnancy

The phrase "Besides dizziness and throwing up" suggests that additional symptoms are being mentioned. Option D correctly continues this idea by listing "physical weakness" as another symptom.

21. _____, I've forgotten his name.

A. Though they organized a perfect wedding ceremony

B. Since we've been close friends

C. In spite of the fact that I attended Julia's son's birthday party only recently

D. Although I've never attended any occasion with him

The phrase "I've forgotten his name" suggests that the speaker should have remembered it but didn’t. Option C correctly contrasts this by stating that, despite attending a recent event where the person was likely present, the speaker still forgot the name.

22. While the Eastern districts have a high female illiteracy proportion, ______.

A. nor has the northern Ireland, where high schooling is compulsory

B. literacy is rather low in Afghanistan

C. so is Iraq, due largely to poverty

D. southern parts have an even higher one

The sentence contrasts the female illiteracy rate in the Eastern districts with another region. The correct choice should maintain this comparison. Option E correctly states that the southern parts have an even higher female illiteracy rate, making the comparison logical and meaningful.

23. _____, pepper is probably the most widely used one in the world today.

A. Nervous as he was

B. Whereas diamond, is a carbon

C. Although regarded as one of the most common plants

D. One of the earliest spices known

The sentence is about pepper and its widespread use. Option D correctly introduces pepper as "one of the earliest spices known," making the sentence complete and meaningful: "One of the earliest spices known, pepper is probably the most widely used one in the world today."

24. You have too many careless mistakes in this paper; _____.

A. therefore, you'd better correct them and reprint it before handing it in

B. despite your laziness and irresponsible behaviours

C. whereas your friends have many incorrect answers

D. until you had graduated from the college

The correct answer is A because it suggests fixing the mistakes before submitting the paper, which makes sense. The other options do not fit logically.

25. In spite of the terrible flu he had during the hor race, _____.

A. the spectators were shocked since they were expecting her to get a gold medal

B. the jockey was able to leave the others behind by a large margin

C. I'm sure he'll do whatever he can but he won't have any chance to win

D. as expected by us, the competitor was beaten by a computer

Despite suffering from a terrible flu during the horse race, the jockey managed to outperform his competitors and win by a large margin, surprising everyone with his determination and resilience.

26. We have all heard of the dangers of global warming and the greenhouse effect, _____

A. whereas animals breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide

B. so there must have been a chain of some positive events beginning with the Greenpeace

C. now that we've finished all the reports by deadli

D. and it's common knowledge that this is caused mainly by the build-up of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

D) and it's common knowledge that this is caused mainly by the build-up of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. This option logically follows the first part of the sentence about global warming and the greenhouse effect.

27. Drawing from his published and unpublished work,_____.

A. The Chomsky Reader reveals the awesome range of this ever-critical mind—from global questions of war and peace to the most intricate questions of human intelligence, IQ, and creativity

B. her admiration for the contemporary writers never faded C) there were many writers in that period D) capitalism have been inherent in Western Society

C. there were many writers in that period

D. capitalism have been inherent in Western Society

The correct answer is: A) The Chomsky Reader reveals the awesome range of this ever-critical mind—from global questions of war and peace to the most intricate questions of human intelligence, IQ, and creativity. This option logically follows the phrase "Drawing from his published and unpublished work" by specifying what The Chomsky Reader presents based on Noam Chomsky’s writings.

28. When all the candidates had shown up, _____.

A. they've all been wondering who would win

B. all the onlookers are waiting in great suspense

C. the leader of the majority party welcomed them

D. it will turn out that no party has a clear advantage

This option correctly follows the past perfect clause "When all the candidates had shown up", maintaining proper tense consistency with "welcomed" in the past simple.

29. ______ Dian Fossey was never able to complete her studies of the great apes.

A. Since she has great achievements in biology

B. However slow and weak she has proved

C. What an exceptionally clever woman she was

D. Being alone and undistracted in the African jungle for several years

This option 4 correctly introduces the reason why she couldn't complete her studies while maintaining grammatical coherence.

30. ______ Dian Fossey was never able to complete her studies of the great apes.