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Among the job postings that included a gender preference, 70 percent specifically requested that the positions be filled by men ____ only30 percent wanted female applicants

Despite ..............efforts and partial success for the last few years, the unemployent rate is still in the rise.

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I’m not pronouncing that new word correctly, _______________?

Refreshments are arranged in the lobby. ................meals will be served shortly thereafter.

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My speech was okay but I just hope I didn’t _______ as soon as I got to the podium.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the undelined part that needs correction in each of the following questions:

Caroline (A) has worn her new (B) yellow dress only (C) once since she (D) buys it.

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Whatever Jean ______ to do, she finishes.

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The woman used to_________a lot of golden rings at parties when she was young

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The passengers were asked to put on life belts for the ________of their safety

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Friendship is love without its wings and a friend in _____________ is a friend indeed

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His research kept him _________, and he didn't even have time to have lunch.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

Using public transportation means not having to hunt for a parking space when you go downtown.

Everyone can help the needy by making a_____________________ to a charity organisation.

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When ________ as captain of the national football team, he knew he had to try harder

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions:

At first John was quite bewildered when taking over the factory but he soon ensured himself that things would go well soon.

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Maternity leave and the reproductive role may also result _______ discrimination against women in the prospects for promotion.

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______ she could not say anything

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.

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After his father’s death, he always went to the bar to ___________ his sorrows.

Constant __ of attack makes everyday life dangerous here. 

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Please, ____ with your presentation. I didn’t mean to interrupt you.