1. The new policy is a _______ measure to improve safety in the workplace.

A. critical B. temporary C. optional D. negligible

2. After losing his keys, he _______ the entire house to find them.

A. cleaned B. searched C. organized D. moved

3. William Shakespeare _______ inspiration from historical events for his plays.

A. made B. drew C. took D. put

4. She learned to play the piano _______ five years old.

A. from B. since C. at D. by

5. Although the book was old, it had a _______ cover.

A. pristine B. faded C. torn D. worn-out

6. We are planning _______ the museum during our trip.

A. to visit B. visiting C. visit D. to the visit

7. The report _______ by the committee was very thorough.

A. which was prepared B. preparing C. that was prepared D. having prepared

8. They had to deal _______ many unexpected problems during the project.

A. on B. for C. to D. with

9. After much consideration, she decided to _______ yoga.

A. go over B. get at C. take up D. come up with

10. Let's _______ a toast to celebrate their success!

A. raise B. tinkle C. drink D. cheer

11. Over the years, she has _______ many valuable friendships.

A. created B. developed C. associated D. combined

12. He decided to _______ the past and focus on the future.

A. put B. make C. drop D. leave

13. Be careful not to add too much salt _______ the soup.

A. for B. to C. in D. with

14. Snowstorms can occur _______ quickly in this region.

A. one and another B. one after another C. one after the others D. one or another

15. I believe this challenge will _______ out the best in everyone.

A. get B. try C. make D. bring

Answers:

1. A. critical

2. B. searched

3. C. took

4. C. at

5. A. pristine

6. A. to visit

7. C. that was prepared

8. D. with

9. C. take up

10. A. raise

11. B. developed

12. D. leave

13. B. to

14. B. one after another

15. D. bring