Choose the word or phrase that best replaces the underlined in each line of the sentences.
1. All at once, the sky became dark and it started to rain.
A. At times B. Suddenly C. Occasionally D. Immediately
2. I was on my own a lot when I went to England to study.
A. free B. sad C. sick D. alone
3. Every house in this street has been demolished.
A. explored B. torn down C. removed D. torn up
4. I submitted an application, but the committee turned it down.
A. rejected it
B. refused to take it
C. threw it away
D. made it shorter
5. She showed considerable talent for getting what she wanted.
A. inability B. capability C. persistence D. qualification
6. A free trade agreement would be advantageous to both countries.
A. agreeable B. beneficial C. preferential D. initial
7. He sounded panic-stricken on the phone.
A. happy B. troubled C. terrified D. disappointed
8. The council advocated banning cars in the city centre.
A. supported B. voted against C. asked for D. issued
9. His constant boasting irritated her.
A. annoyed B. excited C. petrified D. hurt
10. Despite her abilities she has been repeatedly overlooked for promotion.
A. overdid B. noticed C. requested D. ignored
