Man had used metals for centuries in _____ increasing quantities but they did not come to be employed in vast quantities until the Industrial Revolution.
A.extremely B.completely
C.naturally D.gradually
The winds of the freedom were so powerful as to cause the citizens to _____ the king and bring him down.
A.watch out for B.look down on
C.put up with D.rise up against
Good-looking women are ______ to be turned down for a job interview as unattractive ones, claims a study.
A.twice as likely as B.as likely twice
C.more than likely as D.more than twice as likely
—In spring, hens start laying eggs again, bringing a welcome source of protein.
—It is ____ that lots of cultures celebrate spring by honoring the egg!
A.no doubt B.no surprise
C.no way D.no need
As long as there are still flames inside the museum, no one but member of the fire department ______ to go inside.
A.is allowed B.has been allowed
C.are allowed D.have been allowed
The cash the company has recently received from the government is not enough to cover the debt ______.
A.remained to pay B.remaining to be paid
C.remaining to pay D.remained to be paid
