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85

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

Though________by opposition from his own supporters, the Chairman pressed ahead with his plans.

  • A. shaking
  • B. shook
  • C. shaken
  • D. was shaken
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86

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

The research was carried out _________a sample population.

  • A. over
  • B. in
  • C. with
  • D. on
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87

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

The holiday came to an end all_________soon.

  • A. too
  • B. rather
  • C. much
  • D. more
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88

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

It is I who________to blame for the lapses.

  • A. was
  • B. am
  • C. is
  • D. are
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89

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

When we were in boarding school, my parents usually came to check_________us every week.

  • A. with
  • B. on
  • C. over
  • D. for
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90

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

You can apply if you agree_______their terms.

  • A. upon
  • B. to
  • C. about
  • D. in
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91

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

This is an improvement________ the last report.

  • A. over
  • B. on
  • C. in
  • D. of
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92

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

Could you please_________a receipt for my purchase?

  • A. make in
  • B. make out
  • C. make up
  • D. make for
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93

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

Last week’s assignment was_________for me.

  • A. much too difficult
  • B. too much difficult
  • C. difficult too much
  • D. much difficult too
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94

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

If she had known, she wouldn’t have come,________?

  • A. could she
  • B. couldn't she
  • C. wouldn't she
  • D. would she
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95

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

My submission________by the Council at the moment.

  • A. considering
  • B. is being considered
  • C. considers
  • D. is considered
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96

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

The students had no choice_______to do as they had been commanded.

  • A. except
  • B. but
  • C. rather
  • D. even
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97

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

The culprits_______when we entered the courtroom.

  • A. were being interrogated
  • B. are being interrogated
  • C. will be interrogated
  • D. would be interrogated
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98

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

Don’t let Jack bully you: stand up________him.

  • A. for
  • B. against
  • C. above
  • D. to
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99

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

Mr kwesi bought_______

  • A. a cupboard attractive new
  • B. attractive a new cupboard
  • C. a new attractive cupboard
  • D. an attractive new cupboard
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100

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

Mike was very glad_________that he had won the lottery.

  • A. to hear
  • B. for hearing
  • C. at hearing
  • D. on hearing
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101

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

it is advisable to mind your own business and not_________

  • A. somebody's else
  • B. somebody else's
  • C. somebody's else's
  • D. somebody else
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102

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

He took his share and gave them______

  • A. their
  • B. there's
  • C. there
  • D. theirs
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103

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

She hates________waiting.

  • A. to have been kept
  • B. having been kept
  • C. being kept
  • D. to be keeping
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104

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

The trader tried to cash in________the customer’s ignorance.

  • A. by
  • B. at
  • C. on
  • D. with
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105

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

You will surely help me with my work,_________?

  • A. can you
  • B. won't you
  • C. would you
  • D. you won't
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