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------- her strong negotiation skills, Marie Russel was made Sanwa, Inc.’s lead sales contact

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"Don't talk in the class," the teacher said to the students.

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------- the kitchen cabinets arrived late, the contractor installed them without putting the job behind schedule

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The match has been cancelled because of _________________ weather conditions.

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 factory has to take on 200 workers in order to complete the plan.

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If you have any inquiries about the new budget, please direct ------- to Miranda Mathers

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He retired on a generous __________________ from the company

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It is very kind _____ you to help them

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:

The painting was so beautiful that I stood there admired it for a long time.

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Two associates in the accounting department are being ------- for promotions.

Tran Hung Dao was a great ___ to lure the enemy to enter deeply into his land, then attacked to destroy them.

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I decided to ______________ all the decorations right after the party so I didn't have to do it the next day

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 I tried to phone the bank, but the telephone operator __________ me __________ to the wrong person

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Lan ______ English for more than a year but she can speak it very well

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You ought to _____ more of an effort at school.

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The housing authority has formed a  ------- to look for new construction locations

At first he didn’t agree, but in the end we managed to bring him ____ to our point of view.

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The Watertown South bus station is ------ for repairs until May 16

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The police______their attention to the events that led up to the accident

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Ms. Chu will explain how the factory workers can protect ------- equipment from damage.

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Mumbai Jewel is a widely acclaimed restaurant, mainly ----— its delicious buffet dinners.