GB4 U4 Practice Test

Solar energy is very clean, ___ very little waste.

• generating

• generates

The hydroelectric dam will be finished next year, ___ a new energy source for the area.

• thus providing

• by providing

The governor decided to give tax breaks to people who build wind farms, ___ the sale of wind turbines.

• in increasing

• increasing

The president is committed to researching new energy sources, ___ the idea nontraditional energy sources are viable.

• promoting

• thereby promoting

By consuming less energy, we can contribute to a healthier environment.

• CORRECT

• INCORRECT

By starting an environmental club, the teacher became popular with the students.

• CORRECT

• INCORRECT

Providing a clean environment, the protesters were happy with the government.

• CORRECT

• INCORRECT

___ its energy from hot rocks and water beneath the earth, geothermal energy is a practical source of energy in many parts of the world.

• getting

• releasing

• using

• reducing

In ___ energy sources such as hydroelectric or wind, our world can become independent of pollutants such as oil and coal.

• getting

• releasing

• using

• reducing

___ the cost of hybrid cars, the car companies saw an increase in sales.

• getting

• releasing

• using

• reducing