II. Use of english

Choose the correct answer.

Deborah 1) …….. in her luggage two hours before the flight was scheduled to depart. This was in line with standard airline regulations. She 2) ……..at the airport an hour ago. Thankfully, the roads to the airport were relatively clear.

Deborah and her parents were on their way to New York. Her sister 3) …….. there for the past four years. Her job required her to travel all around the United States to perform. It was during one of these trips three years ago that her sister 4) …….. Doug.

Doug was an American accountant. He 5) …….. with a friend to watch the dance performance. His friend was also an acquaintance of one of 6) …….. other dancers in the company. Now, the two of them 7) …….. getting married next month. That was why Deborah and her parents were going to New York. Deborah was going to be one 8) …….. the flower girls at her sister's wedding. They also had to be present for the wedding rehearsal. While they were there, they 9) …….. the opportunity to do some sightseeing in New York. This was their first visit there. Deborah visited Times Square with all its bright lights and the majestic Statue of Liberty. She bought souvenirs for a few of her friends back in Australia.

Finally, the big day arrived. Everyone was giddy with excitement. Deborah's sister was a nervous wreck. She was worried that she 10) …….. forget something or that something might go wrong. They had to keep reassuring her that everything was fine. In the end, the wedding ceremony proceeded without a hitch. It was a beautiful and touching ceremony. It was a splendid day and the food was delicious.

1	A)	was checking	B)	checks	C)	have been checked	D)	checked
2	A)	had arrived	B)	arrived	C)	was arriving	D)	arrives
3	A)	was working	B)	had been working	C)	worked	D)	works
4	A)	was meeting	B)	met	C)	meet	D)	meets
5	A)	goes	B)	went	C)	was going	D)	had gone
6	A)	the	B)	-	C)	an	D)	a
7	A)	would	B)	were	C)	will	D)	was
8	A)	of	B)	for	C)	or	D)	at
9	A)	taken	B)	take	C)	took	D)	was taking
10	A)	may	B)	have to	C)	-	D)	might