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There are multiple reasons ------- cost to negotiate a new agreement

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The federal government is committed to protecting consumers ------- carefully regulating hazardous products

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A lots of foods and drinks will be served _______ the party

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Marty Trellis used -------- experience from the internship at the news station to launch a successful career in journalism

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Not a cloud in the sky. It __________________ another warm day

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Our local grocers said he _________ the groceries as soon as he _________ my order.

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Even after yesterday's _________________, the shares remain more than 40% below their peak a year ago.

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The personnel department requires that all ______ be interviewed at least three times before a hiring decision is made

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__________ married yet?

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

They conducted a campaign to promote people’s awareness of environmental problems.

A. encourage    B. publicize    C. hinder    D. strengthen

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Ursula’s judgment was so astute that she was able to assess the teacher’s personality after only a couple of minutes of conversation

He has been very interested in doing research on _______ since he was at high school.

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She has read ________interesting book.

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

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________________ for planning permission need to follow the correct procedures

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Emily’s very _____. She understands how other people feel. 

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We ------ by Mr. Wei that our overall goal is to improve the management program

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Author Daniel Aiduk ------- gives talks at national writing conferences

One advantage of living in a/an ____ is to strengthen relationship between young children and adults.

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Be careful not to drop it; it’s very fragile.

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The flock of birds_______________ circling overhead