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The manager of the manufacturing department read Ms. Wilshere’s e-mail and was very ------- to hear that she had decided to join his team

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One reason for the author's success is that her novels have a(n) ____________ appeal

These quick and easy _______ can be effective in the short term, but they have a cost

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There has been little rain in this region for several months, _______?

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Forelli Media Inc. is an internationally ------- marketing firm noted for its success throughout Europe, East Asia, and the Americas

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Environmentalists appeal to the government to enact laws to stop factories from discharging toxic chemicals into the sea.

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Mr. David said, "I played badminton yesterday." → Mr. David said that he________ badminton the day before

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Jason bought drinks for _______________to celebrate his promotion

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

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CTC announced on Monday that a European media group is expected to ------ its online music store

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Online visitors report that our company's Web site is somewhat ------

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The author's wife was a good editor, _________ being a great writer herself

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When his wife  ________(arrive) at this house, he still ________(sleep).

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Bill asked Tom________

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The difficult driving conditions ____________ several accidents.

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

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You know there is no point in ________ about the past –after all, you can’t change it, can you?

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He had paid off his loans and was free of the __________________ of debt.

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This city’s economy is _______ on tourism, so the residents here treat tourists very well

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It’s no good ____________ to him, he never answers letters

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Since the storm did _____________damage to our home, we’ll be staying in a hotel for a couple of weeks.