1. One of my brothers ____ gained a graduation from University of California.

A. Were D. have
B. Are E. have been
C. Has

2. Neither of the applicants ___ the qualification for the job position.
A. Meet D. meeting
B. Is meeting E. to meet
C. Meets

3. The number of dropped – out students ___ predicted to be increase due to the economic
crisis.
A. Are D. have
B. Is E. being
C. Has

4. A number of workers ___ the strikers on the street.

A. Is joining D. has joined
B. Join E. joining
C. Joins

5. Most of costumers ___ quick and good service.

A. Demands D. to demand
B. Demand E. demanding
C. Is demanding

6. Neither the nurses nor the doctor ____ surprised to hear about the disease.
A. Are C. has
B. Were D. have been
C. Was

7. The manager, accompanied by his assistants, ____ going to attend a serious meeting.
A. Are D. were
B. Is E. have
C. Has

8. Jack ,as well as his friends, ___ invited to the party.

A. Was D. are
B. Were E. has
C. Have
9. Walking about 3 to 5 kilometers everyday ____ you build a strong and healthy body.
A. Help D. it helps
B. Helping E. helped
C. Helps

10. The secrets of Santi ___ to be revealed immediately.

A. Needing D. is needed
B. Need E. are needing
C. Needs

11. The preparation of the events ____ many institutions.

A. Involve D. is involved
B. Involving E. involves
C. Are involved

12. The audience not only appreciated the performance of the players but also ____ a long
stand applause.
A. Gives D. giving
B. Gave E. given
C. give