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Our dog loves to be ____________ and tickled behind the ears

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A: "It might take a while for this to finish up."
B: "Don't worry about me, I can ____________ myself with a book."

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Corracar Lid. is ------ looking for new ways to expand its transportation network

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Check e-mail ------- throughout the day to make sure important client communications are not overlooked

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The evening’s dance ------- was made possible with support from Taglet’s Emporium

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The team's final victory of the season is a good ____________ for the playoffs, which start next week

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The reclusive actor seemed _____________ to his own fame and was always shocked when people wanted his autograph

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When recently -------, residents of Mill Creek Park said that street disrepair is the issue that concerns them most

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The Eisenweg Foundation will soon ------- its funding of external scientific research into several new domains, including genetics and endangered languages

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The reason _____ this meeting is to discuss the cause of the reduction in price

This part of the country is famous ________ its beautiful landscapes and fine cuisine

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"Sorry. I ____ one of your glasses."

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Has anyone called an ambulance? Time is of the _________ with this man's injuries

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:

Hardly he had graduated from Vietnam Naval Academy when he joined Vietnam CoastGuard.

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Jane Turngatewas elected chairperson of the board of directors at Stellmann Corporation by a------- margin

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------- the additional funding, Central City Medical School expects to double the size of its research team

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:

Some operations may have to be halted unless more blood donors come forward to help.

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We wish to apologize for the error in _____ your request, and we would like to offer you free delivery service next time you do business with Free Ride

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The trial was ___________ out because of the need to translate everything

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It’s no good ______ a fuss and arguing over such an unimportant issue.

Jane_________her raincoat on when it__________ raining.