Direction Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
36.

...... works of reference are valuable as Encyclopedia, Brittanica.

A. A few B. Few
C. The few D. Fewer
Answer:B
Explanation: No answer description available for this question

37.

This book is quite similar ......

A. with the "Treasure Island" B. of that film we saw at school
C. to the one I read last week D. than a story told by our teacher
Answer:D
Explanation: No answer description available for this question.

38.

If our friends are not able to take us in their car, we must make ...... arrangements to go to the airport.

A. alternative B. another
C. alternate D. possible
Answer:A
Explanation: No answer description available for this question

39.

A crescendo of metallic thuds arose from the market, where the iron-smiths were ...... the pieces of metals.

A. flattening B. striking
C. hammering D. thrashing
Answer:C
Explanation: We use the word 'hammering' when we would like to say about the events related to metals.

40.

I haven't eaten an apple ...... a long while.

A. from B. since
C. for D. until
Answer:C
Explanation: No answer description available for this question