No. 1 Joe was unable to ------- the problem by himself. (A) solving (B) solved (C) solve (D) solves No. 2 Low interest rates ------- allowed more young couples to buy homes. (A) have (B) has (C) are (D) is No. 3 The government ------- to cut the deficit in half over the next few years. (A) can (B) should (C) will (D) would like No. 4 Professor Hanna Park was by ------- until the arrival of Dr. Eric Snow at 9:30 a.m. (A) she (B) her (C) herself (D) hers No. 5 Mr. Fiat, a prominent investor, has stepped ------- to save the company from going out of business. (A) in (B) by (C) beside (D) out No. 6 Today's hockey game was canceled ------ the bomb threat received at this morning. (A) despite of (B) instead of (C) because of (D) in case of No. 7 Everyone is advised to double-check orders to ensure that merchandises will be sent ------- correct addresses. (A) until (B) upon (C) to (D) among No. 8 Ms. Canberry told Nicole to bring at ------- two friends to the dinner party. (A) fewest (B) latest (C) least (D) best No. 9 My boss told me to take the rest of the day ------- because I was feeling sick. (A) off (B) over (C) on (D) ahead No. 10 Tonight's dance performance is ------- to raise awareness about our city's cultural program. (A) intend (B) intended (C) intention (D) intentional