1) John _______ alcohol while driving his truck.
a) has drunk never b) has ever drunk c) had never drink d) has never drunk

2) _______ the office computer system, Peter always checks that all recent files have been properly saved.
a) Every day, before shutting down b) Before shutting every day down c) Before shutting down every day d) before every day shutting down

3) When he is in Tokyo on business, he _______ to 'the Dubliners' pub in Shinjuku.
a) has often go b) often has gone c) often goes d) goes often

4) Jeremy is always in trouble with the boss because _______ late.
a) he often is b) he is often c) often he is d) he has often

5) Although it was only 11:30, both his assistants had _______ eaten lunch.
a) still b) already c) yet d) ever

6) He made such an impression on me that I don't think I will _______ forget him.
a) still b) already c) yet d) ever

7) It _______ that the purpose of university is to develop the minds of young people, not to gather strong sports team.
a) should be always realized b) should always be realized c) should be realized always d) realized should always be

8) He was told by his parents that _______ the road without first looking to see if any traffic was approaching.
a) must always cross b) he seldom must cross c) he must never cross d) he never must cross

9) Although the month of May is usually classed as being part of the rainy season, the days _______ dry.
a) are never b) are often c) sometimes are d) rarely

10) To the average citizen, it seems unquestionable that the crime rate _______.
a) every year is increasing b) is every year increased c) is increasing every year d) is increased every year

11) The train is a cheap _______ efficient way to transport large numbers of people over long or short distances.
a) so b) and c) or d) nor

12) The windows in the square were all shattered ________ the car bomb exploded with a thunderous roar.
a) before b) when c) although d) and

13) He worked at a convenience store in the evenings _______ attending college during the day.
a) and b) because c) whenever d) while

14) During his tour of duty in Japan, he acquired a fluency in the language _______ not the ability to understand its written form.
a) and b) but c) or d) nor

15) You cannot enter a university in Japan _______ you have passed the entrance examination.
a) but b) if c) yet d) unless

16) _______ the salary and conditions were attractive, John turned down the offer of a job with Microsoft.
a) despite b) although c) because d) when

17) Our new manager has neither the skill to organize the office properly _______ the ability to listen to the constructive suggestions of others.
a) or b) and c) but d) nor

18) _______ his company was obviously in trouble and likely to collapse within a few years, Fred decided to take the early retirement package he was offered.
a) since b) although c) but d) already

19) In order to have a chance of winning the league next season, we have to make improvements in both our defense _______ offense.
a) or b) nor c) and d) but

20) The new recruits were given a speech by the company president _______ being introduced to their section chiefs.
a) until b) though c) while d) before