Multiple Choice Cloze Exercise 3

1. It was in the 19th Century that scientists began to realise that monkeys and apes were relatives of man.
a. remote
b. distant
c. far
d. vague

2. Overall, six universities have accepted my application but I to go to Chicago because my aunt and uncle live there.
a. select
b. prefer
c. like
d. enjoy

3. The of the coastal areas in these parts were called "Myami" but the tribes died out around 600 years ago as European explorers moved into the area.
a. tenants
b. inhabitants
c. constituents
d. citizens

4. He's taken my bag! Just when you need a policeman, there isn't a single one in !
a. vision
b. sight
c. reach
d. existence

5. Christmas Day on a Sunday this year.
a. comes
b. becomes
c. falls
d. places

6. My original was not to cut jobs but only to reduce expenditure in the company.
a. direction
b. view
c. aim
d. destination

7. Why are you blaming your sister? In my opinion, you are to blame for this accident!
a. strongly
b. dominantly
c. entirely
d. freely

8. You should advantage of our special offer while we have it, Mrs. Foulkes.
a. get
b. take
c. hold
d. have