Q.1
Choose the answer that makes the clearest sense in good accurate English. 'There ... ... be traces of water on Mars, but that doesn't mean anyone ever lived there.'
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Q.2
Choose the answer that makes the clearest sense in good accurate English. 'He was caught with the drugs in his pocket: I don't see how there ... ... be any doubt that he was guilty.'
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Q.3
Choose the answer that makes the clearest sense in good accurate English. 'The car's in the drive, there are lights on and curtains drawn, so someone ... ... be at home.'
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Q.4
Choose the answer that makes the clearest sense in good accurate English. 'I'm busy all day today; but if you came back tomorrow afternoon, I ... ... be able to help you.'
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Q.5
Choose the answer that makes the clearest sense in good accurate English. 'You want me to park my car fifteen minutes' walk from the main arena? You ... ... joking!'
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Q.6
Choose the answer that makes the clearest sense in good accurate English. 'Surely there ... ... be anything the matter with a brand new machine.'
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Q.7
Choose the answer that makes the clearest sense in good accurate English. 'I'll come with you to the supermarket if you like, but ... ... they're closed at this time on a Sunday evening.'
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Q.8
Choose the answer that makes the clearest sense in good accurate English. 'He told me he ... ... get round to doing that job next month sometime.'
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Q.9
Choose the answer that makes the clearest sense in good accurate English. 'You ... ... be one of our Board of Directors, but you are still not allowed to smoke inside the foyer at Head Office.'
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Q.10
Choose the answer that makes the clearest sense in good accurate English. 'That's a very kind thought; one of these days we ... ... well enjoy a trip on your special boat.'
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