I began to work here _____ January _____the year 1990. 

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: 

The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes helped pave the way for academic freedom in the modern sense. 

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After several near disasters, a controversy has raged over the safety of nuclear energy. 

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We cannot grow enough food to ____ the increasing population.

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Gold is used ____ making jewelry.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentence. " Let’s _________ water by turning off tapes when not using."

Her mother told her not to be too ________and advised her to try to do things herself.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions:

She is a contemporary writer who has received much critical acclaim. 

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I think the medicine is beginning to wear off. 

Choose the correct answer. "We need to turn off lights, replace inefficient bulbs with low-power ones, and not leave equipment ____ standby"

We finished the marathon _____ the same time. 

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The doctor told me unless you ____ the baby warm he ____ ill.

Do you know that representatives of the company claim their plan will be ……. to local needs. 

The teacher asked those who ______ their tests ______ in their papers

Choose the correct answer.  "He prefers siting at home ______ playing outside"

New words are constantly being invented ______ new objects and concepts.

“Have done something wrong?” “wish you .............. more tactful; you’re always offending people”. 

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The related publications are far too numerous to list individually.

Choose the correct answer. "It’s late and she _______ go home now."

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They are quite safe ____ the experimental test of the new method.

Choose the correct answer.  "The teacher told us _______ home"