1. For some obscure reason, the simple game is becoming very popular.
A. unclear
B. obvious
C. major
D. minor
2. The sea turtle's natural habitat has been considerably reduced.
A. greatly
B. suddenly
C. generally
D. slightly
3. I got a note from Moira urging me to get in touch.
A. instructing
B. notifying
C. pushing
D. inviting
4. It is possible to approach the problem in a different way.
A. raise
B. pose
C. experience
D. handle
5. The decision to invade provoked storms of protest.
A. ignored
B. organized
C. caused
D. received
6. Jane said that she couldn't tolerate the long hours.
A. spend
B. take
C. last
D. stand
7. At 80, Peck was still vigorous and living in Paris.
A. energetic
B. happy
C. alone
D. busy
8. Forester stared at his car, trembling with rage.
A. shaking
B. turning
C. jumping
D. shouting
9. A young man is being hailed a hero tonight after rescuing two children.
A. reported
B. proved
C. praised
D. caught
10. I wanted to ask her out but was scared that she might refuse.
A. anxious
B. sure
C. sad
D. afraid
11. At that time, we did not fully grasp the significance of what had happened.
A. give
B. attach
C. lose
D. understand
12. Anderson left the table, remarking that he had some work to do.
A. doubting
B. saying
C. thinking
D. knowing
13. He asserted that nuclear power was a safe and non-polluting energy source.
A. maintained
B. recommended
C. considered
D. acknowledged
14. The study also notes a steady decline in the number of college students taking science courses.
A. relative
B. general
C. continuous
D. sharp
15. She always finds fault with everything.
A. criticizes
B. simplifies
C. evaluates
D. examines