Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. 

My grandparents' lake house was built in 1953. It was completely destroyed by the forest fire.

In many families, the most important decisions are ....... by many women.

We are a very close-knit family.

Her living conditions were difficult. However, she studied very well.

We can use either verbal or nonverbal forms of communication.

The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to .......

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the

following questions.

Question 26. 'Sorry, we're late. It took us ages to look for a parking place,' said John.

The word “chance” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ........

When my mother is busy preparing dinner, my father often gives her a hand …….. the housework.

There are probably around 3,000 languages speaking in the world.

The novelist Shirley Hazzard is noted for the insight, poetic style, and sensitive she demonstrates in her works.

Whole villages were ......... by the floods last year.

I know you feel bad now, Tommy, but try to put it out of your mind. By the time you're an adult, you ........ all about it.

All of the following are true EXCEPT …………

Two friends Diana and Anne are talking with each other about their shopping.

Diana: “Look at this catalog, Anne. I think I want to get this red blouse.”

Anne: “___________________________________________________”