Choose one variant (a, b, c or d) which could be used in place of the word or phrase underlined without changing the meaning of the sentence

1. The techniques are very simple but accurate.

a) steps c) methods

b) technologies d) stages

2. Your thesis meets the necessary requirements.

a) levels c) measurements

b) standards d) topics

3. You badly need your supervisor’s assistance.

a) attendance c) application

b) help d) hope

4. When are you going to complete your work?

a) make c) continue

b) start d) finish

5. The warehouse was transformed into a laboratory.

a) changed c) expanded

b) extended d) enlarged

6. Einstein’s theories prevailed throughout the 20th century.

a) demonstrated c) dominated

b) proved d) prevented

7. Marie and Pierre Curie were able to isolate a new radioactive element.

a) create c) invent

b) separate d) find out

8. Efforts are being made to preserve clean air in big cities.

a) purify c) utilize

b) protect d) process

9. A microscope magnifies invisible objects so we can see them.

a) expands c) minimizes

b) reduces d) enlarges

10. The best way to solve a problem is to find the source.

a) result c) consequence

b) effect d) origin