Each person’s handwriting has its own __________ characteristics.

• unusual

• abnormal

• peculiar

• uncommon

Improved funding is fundamental ________ the success of the project.

• to

• at

• on

• with

He retired on a generous _________ from the company.

• wage

• income

• salary

• pension

The economy grew at a slower _________ during the second half of the year.

• proportion

• rate

• percent

• level

Laura has a _________ tooth but it's sugar that leads to weight gain.

• sweet

• salty

• bitter

• candy

I’m sorry I didn’t tell you. It completely _________ my mind.

• kept

• broke

• slipped

• crossed

Luck _________ a big part in their success.

• took

• did

• put

• played

He _________ a passing resemblance to the suspect.

• stood

• bore

• kept

• took

Salary scales __________ from state to state, so you won’t expect them to be the same.

• vary

• alter

• transform

• adapt

She's a personal assistant, as ________ from a secretary.

• distinct

• distinctive

• distinguished

• distinguishing