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He was the first director of the National Science Foundation, and he funded science research with an annual budget ____________ grew to 500 million dollars

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I’m so______ under with work at the moment – it’s awful

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We were walking through the woods when we chanced ______ a trap set by hunters

Previous studies found that girls who have earlier puberty_________tendency to have higher body mass index.

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This policewoman is famous ____ her courage and strong will

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The planes were delayed and the hotel was awful, but by the same ______________ we still had a good time

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Increased water temperatures have driven many species to the________of extinction

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The firefighters’ single-minded devotion to the rescue of the victims of the fire was _____

If he _____ with us now, he _____ the beauty of nature of the National Park.

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The government has __________ new proposals to tackle the problem of increasing crime

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______ advised on what and how to prepare for the interview, he might have got the job

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All the seats in the theatre were __________ weeks before the first performance.

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The president didn’t agree with our new ideas for the company so we had to go back to the drawing ___________

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:

He not only (A) composed popular songs (B) for musicals, (C) and wrote (D) more serious concerts.

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Only if _______ can we get into the house

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Jane has been trying to solve this problem all week, but she still hasn't been able to ......... it.

I _____ in the waiting room when I heard someone_____ me.

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Laurel’s jaw _____________ despite her attempts to hide her surprise.

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:

The Rev .Dr. Martin Luther King fought to put an end to racial segregation in the United States.

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Only by making a good impression _______ the job

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Not many people are aware ____ male preference in this company