Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the bold sentence in paragraph 3? Incorrect answer choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information.

 I kept out of the conversation because it _________ me.

It is urgent that this letter _____ immediately.

The Mediterranean is warm, whereas the North Sea is much colder. (NOTHING)
The North Sea is _________________________________ the Mediterranean.

Mr. Horrid was a terrible teacher and obviously not cut ________for teaching.

Their research into the causes of cancer promises to break the new _________ in the field and possibly lead to a cure.

Before they open the new factory, a lot of the young people round here were ________the dole.

It was wrong of you to borrow my book without asking. (HAVE)
You ___________________________________before you borrowed my book. 

 One way to let off _________ after a stressful day is to take some vigorous exercise.

Questions 1-10 Write the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in each of the following questions

Complete the following sentences with one appropriate preposition/ particle for each blank.

My sister finds commuting every day annoying. (PUT)
It’s difficult for my sister _________________________________ every day.

Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

Humanity has done great damage to the environment in its search for _________ materials.