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On September 9th 1850, California __________ to the United States as the thirty-first state

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 He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting

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Dictionaries frequently explain the origin of the defined word, state its part of speech, and indication its correct use.

Right now, Jim _______ the newspaper and Kathy _______ dinner.

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Music plays a crucial role in our live, therefore all too often it is taken for granted.

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The antenna just ___________ in my hand as I was trying to extend it from the radio

As there was no transport of any kind, he had to make the journey ______ foot.

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They hired private investigators to _______ up dirt on their political opponents

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______________ ‌his‌ ‌employees‌ ‌will‌ ‌have‌ ‌worked‌ ‌for‌ ‌two‌ ‌hours.‌ ‌

Although I managed to solve the problem myself I could not help _____ my sons about the things

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Two public forums will be held to discuss options for ________ the Long Bien Bridge

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Two friends are talking in the classroom.
- Jack: “How long does it take you to go to school?”
- John: “______. I walk every day.”

With greatly increased workloads, everyone is                            pressure now.

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The government must be able to prevent and deter threats to our homeland as well as detect impending danger before attacks or incidents occur.

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Her hopes of success in the race ____________ last night as the weather became worse

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On the surface it's a very funny novel but it does have a more serious _____________ theme

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Some archaeologists believe that the Great Flood could have _______ many animals in the past

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What …….. when the teacher came?

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You have to be employed six months to be ___________ for medical benefits

Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined part.

The exhibition has stimulated interest in her work.

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He asked______him some money.