In each of the following questions, choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

She is ______ a sailor who is away at sea.

In each of the following questions, choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

Scarcely ______ she entered the room when the phone rang.

In each of the following questions, choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

He presented a masterpiece at the conference, ___________

For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.

The students were reluctant to participate in the debate.

For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.

Parenting is really arduous even though enjoyable.