3. Sales of the popular book began to _______ after the author admitted that most of her information was
fictional.
(A) teem (B) accumulate (C) dabble (D) diminish
5. Investing in the successful fast food chain became a(n) _______ decision for the wealthy businessman.
(A) extensive (B) profitable (C) preferred (D) sophisticated
9. He felt very strongly about the new tax, so he decided to _______ in front of the government building.
(A) possess (B) protect (C) protest (D) prestige
10. As far as I am concerned, the violist _______ more beautifully in last night’s concert than I have ever heard
him play.
(A) played (B) had played (C) playing (D) has played
12. The advertisement did not promote the product; _______ , it damaged the manufacturer’s reputation.
(A) on the contrary (B) therefore
(C) for instance (D) by comparison
14. Maxine explained the case to the judge _______ an experienced lawyer.
(A) eloquent like (B) so eloquently like
(C) as eloquent as (D) as eloquently as
15. Most doctors agree that exercise is beneficial; _______ , there are doctors who think that excessive exercise
may do some harm.
(A) therefore (B) otherwise
(C) however (D) for example