1. They have been living in this city _____ 2010.
- A) since
- B) for
- C) in
- D) at
2. There are several factors _____ influence consumer behavior.
- A) that
- B) what
- C) whom
- D) whose
3. The man _____ I thought was guilty turned out to be innocent.
- A) who
- B) whom
- C) which
- D) whose
4. Would you mind _____ the window?
- A) opening
- B) to open
- C) open
- D) opened
5. _____ the heavy rain, the match continued.
- A) In spite of
- B) Because of
- C) Due to
- D) As a result of
6. He suggested _____ to the cinema.
- A) going
- B) to go
- C) go
- D) gone
7. _____ the facts, the jury reached a verdict.
- A) Considering
- B) Considered
- C) To consider
- D) Having considered
8. The article _____ in the newspaper yesterday.
- A) was published
- B) published
- C) has published
- D) publishes
9. _____ his qualifications, he wasn't offered the job.
- A) Despite
- B) Because of
- C) Due to
- D) Thanks to
10. She asked me where I _____ the previous day.
- A) had been
- B) have been
- C) was
- D) am
11. It is essential that every student _____ the rules.
- A) follow
- B) follows
- C) followed
- D) is following
12. This is the house _____ I was born.
- A) where
- B) which
- C) that
- D) what
13. I would rather _____ home than go out.
- A) stay
- B) staying
- C) to stay
- D) stayed
14. The reason _____ she resigned is still unknown.
- A) why
- B) which
- C) that
- D) what
15. _____ the party was over, we went home.
- A) After
- B) Before
- C) Until
- D) While
16. He apologized _____ being late.
- A) for
- B) about
- C) on
- D) of
17. The woman _____ lives next door is a famous author.
- A) who
- B) which
- C) whom
- D) whose
18. He is known _____ a talented musician.
- A) as
- B) like
- C) for
- D) by
19. _____ is no doubt that he will succeed.
- A) There
- B) It
- C) This
- D) That
20. _____ you say, I won't change my mind.
- A) Whatever
- B) However
- C) Whenever
- D) Wherever
21. _____ hard he tries, he cannot solve the problem.
- A) However
- B) Whatever
- C) Whenever
- D) Wherever
22. Not only _____ the exam, but he also got the highest score.
- A) did he pass
- B) he passed
- C) he did pass
- D) passed he
23. _____ his help, I wouldn't have finished the project.
- A) Without
- B) Despite
- C) Because of
- D) Thanks to
24. _____ the opportunity, I would travel around the world.
- A) Given
- B) Giving
- C) To give
- D) Having given
25. The documents _____ yet.
- A) haven't been signed
- B) haven't signed
- C) didn't sign
- D) weren't signing
26. _____ the time we get there, the store will be closed.
27. The children were told _____ in the corridor.
- A) not to run
- B) don't run
- C) not running
- D) didn't run
28. The witness insisted that she _____ the truth.
- A) was telling
- B) tells
- C) told
- D) has told
29. The new policy _____ effect next month.
- A) will take
- B) takes
- C) took
- D) has taken
30. I have been working here _____ 2015.
- A) since
- B) for
- C) in
- D) during
