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The decision regarding the merger of the two companies were announced to the public yesterday

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:

We depend on species diversity to provide food, clean air and water.

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Garstein Furniture specializes in functional products that are inexpensive ---------- beautifully crafted

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What was the name of the woman? You met and talked to her this morning.

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Today, Wichner Industries announced that it ------- opening an office in Kuala Lumpur to coordinate its overseas operations.

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The council is considering banning vehicles from the town centre to _________congestion

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"Why did you ask?" "Oh, no ________________ reason, just making conversation."

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A ------ greenhouse donated several potted plants to beautify the lobby of the city hall

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Ms. Jones has provided a ------- estimate of the costs of expanding distribution statewide

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Everyone on the board of directors ........ with the planned merger

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To ------ to any of advertisements, please mark the reference number clearly in the subject of the e-mail

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence. "Your parents will help you with the problem. You _____ tell them the story."

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Rates at Marina Shipping are ------- a higher than most of its competitors

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Betty can speak French ________ than Nancy

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I’m sorry. Lan is busy now. She ____ her document on the second floor

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Do you know the boy________we met at the party last week?

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We all watched in _________________ as he juggled with three flaming torches

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------, items sold at the Scottville Craft  Fair are unique and of very high quality

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The boss insisted that Sam ____ at the meeting as he is too talkative for such a confidential project

Choose the correct answer. "The ______ conclusion was that parents use more language with their girls"

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_____ people in your neighbourhood help each other?