Sentence Completion Advanced Level Test

Contrary to common belief, vegetarian ants do not consume plants directly by biting pieces out of them. Instead, they _____.

• prefer to consume flesh

• have only a minor effect on ecology

• outnumber the other insects living in the same area

• drink nectar and similar sugar-rich plant secretions

• they are fond of animal meat

The Grand Canyon in Arizona, which is famous for its depth, is so deep ______.

• that the top and the bottom have very different weather and vegetation

• because many people find it difficult to catch fish in such shallow water

• since it lies about 3000 metres above sea level

• the upper broad part is about 7 million years old

• if it rains in both winter and summer

Any intrusion by the man on the territories of animals can have disastrous effects. In recent years, for example, _____.

• animals had turned completely defensive against attacks by man

• roads have been built near or through areas which are home to many animals

• the overall tiger population has dramatically declined due to the loss of habitat

• people have made no attempt to save the endangered species of animals

• the number of wild animals increased largely in the jungle

_____, two strong-willed Sultans, Selim III and Mahmud II, set about acquiring the scientific knowledge needed to re-build military superiority.

• Since they are really against wars armies in the world

• The reason why the First World War was initiated was

• Although the intellectuals who were sent to Europe marvelled at what they found

• Aimed to shorten the resources of their army

• After the military defeats that came quickly at the beginning of the nineteenth century

Should the governments of both countries fail to start negotiations soon, _____.

• both sides are hopeful that a possible war can be avoided

• most of the authorities have long feared a rebel

• many people have considered the possibility of a civil war

• nevertheless the peacekeeping treaties are pessimistic

• a war is highly likely to be the result

_____, the occasion will be held in the ballroom instead.

• Although everyone had brought their umbrellas with them

• The number of the flights to Europe decreased

• In case of rain or snow during next week's wedding reception

• Despite the accurate predictions of meteorology

• Because it was really sunny and bright

After thinking weeks to come to a decision, _____.

• the new project was given up

• Ben chose purple as the wall colour of his kitchen

• the dog would make a more difficult pet to take care of than a bird

• the disagreement was solved in a satisfactory way

• the verdict didn't meet the demands of the public

______ that were announced to start the following week.

• The expo-technology meeting received great public interest

• Peach trees have blossomed late this year

• The derby match had to be put off owing to the unfavourable weather conditions

• Candidates from both parties were looking forward

• All the tickets for the premiere had been sold out

_____, the kiwi is the prime fruit to eat if you have the flu.

• Since it has more vitamin C than any other one

• Because of its calorie amount

• Had you been overweight

• That you're not allowed to consume fruit

• The reason why you eat fresh fruit may be

Whenever I intend to buy a dress or a shirt, _____.

• I loathed the clerk's dishonest utterances on how he liked it

• I've always ended up buying none

• I find it much better to get its hanger as well

• Sue often accompanied me

• Since I had so many things to keep in mind, I left the boutique for the skirt without paying