The chemistry problem was very easy ( ). Almost everyone in the class got the right answer.

• solving

• be solved

• to solve

• having solved

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'solving' because it correctly describes the action of solving the chemistry problem, which was easy for almost everyone in the class.

Socrates was a great ( ) who lived in ancient Greece. Even today, many people study the wise things that he said.

• explorer

• competitor

• spectator

• philosopher

Answer explanation

Socrates was a great philosopher who lived in ancient Greece. Even today, many people study the wise things that he said.

Anne told a close friend at her company that she was going to quit. She asked him to ( ) it to himself until she told their boss.

• turn

• speak

• push

• keep

Answer explanation

Anne asked her friend to keep it to himself until she told their boss, meaning to not share the information with anyone else.

A : I don’t think we’ll be able to reserve a hotel. It’s too late. B : I’m not ( ) to give up yet. I’ll call every hotel in the city if I have to.

• free

• shocked

• equal

• ready

Answer explanation

B expresses determination by saying 'I’m not ready to give up yet.' This shows that despite the late hour, B is still willing to try and reserve a hotel.

Amy ( ) $300 from her bank account so she could buy a new watch.

• refused

• withdrew

• embraced

• overtook

Rachel bought a new bookshelf yesterday. When she got home, she read the ( ) carefully so that she would not make any mistakes while putting it together.

• instructions

• campaigns

• lifestyles

• stocks

The scientist invented a ( ) that can cheaply and quickly measure the amount of pollution in water.

• harbor

• temper

• device

• legend

The noise from the road construction was so loud that students could not ( ) their exam. The teacher told them to do the best they could.

• interfere with

• concentrate on

• see about

• laugh at

Dorothy was put in charge of the school festival. She had to prepare a schedule and ( ) all the activities.

• prevent

• organize

• complicate

• harvest

A : Stephen’s parents have a lot of money, don’t they? B : Yes, they’re very ( ). They live in a huge house, and they also own a vacation home in France.

• straight on

• left on

• well off

• far off