Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks

        How men first leamt to invent words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a (30)_______. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed (31)______certain signs, called letters, which could be combined to represent those sounds, and which could be written down. These sounds, (32)_________spoken or written in letters, are called words. Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words that appeal powerfully to our minds and emotions. This charming and telling use of words is what we call literacy type. Above all, the real poet is a master of words. He can (33)________his meanings in words which sing like music, and which by their position and association can move men to tears. We should therefore, leam to choose our words carefully, (34)___ they will make our speech silly and vulgar.

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.

Many plant and animal species are now on the ______ of extinction.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

We should find ways to improve our products in terms of quality and packaging.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.

My wallet_________at the station while I_______for the train.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Televisions are now an everyday (A) feature of most households (B) in the United States, and television viewing (C) is the number one activity leisure (D).

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.

Although the conditions weren’t ideal for a walk, we decided to______a go of it.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

The government is encouraging everyone to save water by not washing their cars.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.

The sick child must stay away from others because he has a_____disease.