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Maria tried to read a novel in French; ______, the book was too difficult for her to understand.

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Mr. Johansson  ______________  accepted the job offer he received from Saco Bike Works.

It is not .................. to be drunk in the street.

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

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Due to the  ____________  snowfall in December, the mountain routes have been shut down this winter.

................... advised on what and how to prepare for the interview, he might have got the job.

A recent study found that many users spend up to 40 hours a week on the Internet; although they felt guilty, they became depressed if they were  ______ to stop using it.

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Members who renew their newspaper subscription at least one month prior to its -------will receive a 5 percent discount.

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence:  If you had been more careful, you would _____ the work.

Of all the paintings in the gallery, it was this one that really _______ my eye.

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Refrigerated and heated vehicles especially designed for the transportation of  ______  goods must comply with a series of technical conditions.

The cosmopolitan flavor of San Francisco is enhanced by .................. shops and restaurants.

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The new product caused a great   ________ among the customers, and sales exceeded our expectations.

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence:  Carol showed up for the meeting …..I asked her not to be there.

I thought that your ________ of that problem was excellent.

 _______ of Canada’s people live in Ontario and Québec.

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Even though your vehicle information may be on file with the Parking Services office, a valid permit must be  __________  displayed in your vehicle.

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Maya's job application was unsuccessful because she did not have the right  ______________  for the position.

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Both the Atkinson Times and the MacMillan Record have sizable readerships, _________   each targets a different demographic.

The production of tin ore in the United States is  relatively insignificant, ................ less than one hundred tons annually.

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Once the returned item is received, a refund will appear on your credit-card statement -------five business days.