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English Usage Test

42. Adaptive radiation is the process whereby a given protections it affords the individual are derived
a c d
species through gradual adaptation in several almost entirely from the British model. No Error.
b e
locations to a variety of different habitats.
c 49. After six months of study, the commission
eventually become separate species with distinct a
d announced that a part of the money
characteristics and behaviours. No Error. b
e previously allocated for water supply projects
c
43. The U.S. Constitution may be amended by any of be spent instead on pollution control measures.
a d
three methods : by action of the Congress; by action No Error.
b e
of the individual state legislatures; and
c 50. While one part of the TV programme carried the
by means of a Constitutional Convention. No Error. a
d e football game, the other part shows the
b
44. Although legal suits are pending in several states training of the team. No Error.
which may effect the final tally, the Census Bureau d e
a b
has officially deposited its population figures in order 51. How could you even dream of doing such a thing
c a b
to meet the deadline prescribed by the law. No Error. without me standing next to you to make sure it was
d e c d
safe? No Error.
45. The Senator’s extensive background in foreign a e
a
affairs has made her uniquely qualified to a seat on 52. In this series of television programmes, they want to
b c d a b
this important sub-committee. No Error. show the corruption and graft that lies beneath the
e c d
surface even in the most progressive societies.
46. Foreign auto makers have not only made major No Error.
a e
inroads into the American market but also the
b 53. Having been delayed by unfavourable weather,
manufacturers of other consumer goods have a b
c we could not arrive in time for the connecting flight.
challenged the dominance of U.S. industry c d
in the U.S.A. No Error. No Error.
d e e

47. Of the numerous events which helped bring about 54. The less chances you take, the greater your peace of
a a
the U.S. Civil War, perhaps the most decisive was mind will be, but then again, the high profits that
b c b c
the election of Lincoln which finally led to the you hope for may never eventuate. No Error.
d d e
full-blown crisis. No Error.
e 55. When she graduates college, she will have to decide
a b
48. Though the American political systems differs with whether to continue her studies or seek employment
a c d
the British in many respects, the fundamental legal No Error.
b e
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