Choose the best answer to complete each of the sentences by writing your answer (A, B, C or D) in the numbered box. (6 points)
1.The mass of the sun is about 750 times _______ that of all the planets combined
A. the greatest B. as great as C. greatly D. greater
2. I was surprised to receive a_________puppy for my birthday.
A. little eight-week-old cute golden retriever B. cute little eight-week-old golden retriever
C. cute eight-week-old little golden retriever D. little cute eight-week-old golden retriever
3. Down into the cave_________.
A. did go the rescue party B. went the rescue party
C. did the rescue party go D. my rescue party goes
4. These ads can bring in revenue. _______, they can keep our costs down.
A. However B. For example C. On the whole D. Moreover
5. It was going to be a surprise party, until Todd let_________out of the bag.
A. the dog B. the cat C. the chick D. the pigeon
6. Tom: Can I bring a friend to your party? Kyle: _________.
A. The more the merrier B. Thats right
C. Beggars cant be choosers D. Straight away
7. This young tree could not have been damaged by accident. I believe it was done _______.
A. in fact B. on purpose C. by appointment D. by plan
8. Thank you for your compliment __________my achievements.
A. to B. with C. from D. on
9. Hed prefer ______ chicken soup rather than eel soup.
A. to have have B. have have C. to have having D. having to have
10. Our village had _______ money available for education that the schools had to close.
A. so little B. such little C. so much D. such much