16. The rain was heavy and ________ the land was flooded.

A) consequently B) continuously C) constantly D) consistently

17. The engine ________ smoke and steam.

A) gives up B) gives in C) gives away D) gives off

18. Don’t ________ this news to the public until we give you the go-ahead.

A) release B) relieve C) relate D) retain

19. I should like to rent a house, modern, comfortable and ________ in a quiet neighborhood.

A) all in all B) above all C) after all D) over all

20. ________ we have finished the course, we shall start doing more revision work.

A) For now B) Now that C) Ever since D) By now

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