Choose the word or phrase ( A,B,C or D ) that best completes each sentence.

Q1. Joe didn't get a promotion because he didn't see _____ with the boss on many things

A. eye to eye B. his eyes C. from eye to eye D. eyes

Q2. Quite a few students have complained to the school _____ the course

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

Q3. _____ taking an extra course next semester ? It's essential

A. Did you consider B. Have you considered C. Are you considering D. Had you considered

Q4. The students were _____ until they got the exam

A. on edge B. under edge C. in edge D. over edge

Q5. All _____ was very interesting. I am surprised you didn't like it

A. of the books B. of books C. of the book D. of book

Q6. I wonder whether you still have _____ for the position of executive manager

A. a vacancy B. job C. a post D. a vacant work

Q7. There are several candidates for the position, _____ is extremely qualified

A. each one of them B. and each one of whom C. and each one of them D. who

Q8. With his excellent qualifications and a good command of English, James is _____ above the other applicants

A. head and hair B. head and ears C. head and hands D. head and shoulders

Q9. So far, the company has refused to play ball, _____ to remain independent

Q10. The robbers were _____ to two years in jail

A. sentenced B. sent C. put D. ordered

Q11. Wild animals _____ the river bank at night and traps are set to catch them

A. frequent B. attend C. go D. arrive

Q12. He built up a sucessful business but it was all done _____ of his health

A. at the expense B. at the cost C. at the sake D. by the expense

Q13. Surely you _____ responsible for a mistake that was nothing to do with you

A. can't be held B. must be C. can't take D. don't have to take

Q14. We regret to inform you that your application has been ______

A. objected to B. turned down C. handed in D. refused

Q15. Tom is difficult to work with; he tends to _____ easily

A. lose his character B. get impressed C. keep calm D. lose his temper