There has been a reduction in crime in our city this year; ________ last year, far fewer crimes were committed.
A. in return for B. in terms of
C. in addition to D. in comparison with
No one hates arguments more than Martin—he becomes miserable whenever they occur. ________, in his household, disputes are abundant.
A. Generally B. Actually
C. Unfortunately D. Roughly
There are lots of rules about good manners, but the ________ idea behind them all is this: Treat people the way you wish they would treat you.
A. fundamental B. conventional
C. controversial D. original
It is the custom for people to bow to one another in Japan. When Fred visited that country he bowed too, even though he felt ________ doing it.
A. innocent B. awkward C. elegant D. stressful
A talent agent ________ Christi’s parents to let him appear in commercials. He thought Christi had the potential of being a very good model and making a lot of money.
A. appealed to B. relied on
C. picked out D. called on
Liz has ________ her smoking to only three cigarettes a day, but her final goal is to quit smoking.
A. put down B. set down C. cut down D. turned down
