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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

She suddenly came ____  a lot of money.

  • A. into
  • B. up
  • C. over
  • D. through
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86

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

The teachers want _______ 

  • A. modern, attractive, well-equipped schools
  • B. attractive, well-equipped, schools modern
  • C. well-equipped, attractive modern schools.
  • D. schools, well-equipped, attractive modern
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87

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

The farmer, with his sons, ______ millet. 

  • A. grows
  • B. grow
  • C. were growing
  • D. have been growing
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88

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

He would rather resign _____ part in such a dishonest deal.

  • A. instead of taking
  • B. than taking
  • C. than takes
  • D. than take
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89

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Either he or you _____ to clean up the mess right now.

  • A. has
  • B. was
  • C. have
  • D. were
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90

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

You have to be in school early, ______ ? 

  • A. Don't you
  • B. Shouldn't you
  • C. shall you
  • D. haven't you
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91

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

She ______ as a very intelligent person. 

  • A. comes in
  • B. comes about
  • C. comes up
  • D. comes across
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92

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

She is not the right candidate for the job _____ ? 

  • A. was she
  • B. is she?
  • C. isn't it
  • D. is she not?
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93

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

One of the muggers who snatched the hangbag _____ been arrested by the police. 

  • A. have
  • B. was
  • C. is
  • D. has
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94

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

The sick man was ____ emaciated that i could hardly recognize him. 

  • A. too
  • B. very
  • C. quite
  • D. so
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95

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

_______ I would love to be at your party, I really can’t 

  • A. In as much as
  • B. As much as
  • C. Much as
  • D. As much
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96

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

The spectators had endure the heat _____ 

  • A. as they could
  • B. as best as they could
  • C. as best they could
  • D. as they could best
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97

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Each time he opens his mouth, he _____ something foolish. 

  • A. says
  • B. saying
  • C. said
  • D. say
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98

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Hardly a day passes by _____ him thinking of her. 

  • A. that
  • B. without
  • C. while
  • D. when
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99

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Two boys in the art class were doing self-potraits by looking at ____ in the mirror. 

  • A. oneself
  • B. each other
  • C. one another
  • D. themselves
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100

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

The task ____ to them was very difficult. 

  • A. giving
  • B. given
  • C. give
  • D. gave
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101

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

If you don’t get off my property, I’ll set my dog ___ you. 

  • A. off
  • B. on
  • C. unto
  • D. into
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102

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

_______ an accident, the police should be informed immediately. 

  • A. In the event of
  • B. In view of
  • C. in view to
  • D. In place of
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103

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

He almost got _____ with the crime.

  • A. up
  • B. off
  • C. over
  • D. away
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104

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

______ the court orders, he went ahead to build on that land. 

  • A. In spite of
  • B. Besides
  • C. But for
  • D. Although
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105

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Your application for employment _____ at this very moment. 

  • A. was being considered
  • B. is considered
  • C. is being considered
  • D. was considered
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