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There had been prior warning of the earthquake. Nevertheless, it came as a shock to the people living in nearby villages.

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 She tried very hard to pass the driving test. She could hardly pass it.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions: 

The Prime Minister set up a committee of financial experts. They were to help him discuss and formulate new policies.

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Although he was able to do the job, he wasn’t given the position.

Each sentence has a mistake. Find it by choosing the letter A, B, C or D.

 Vietnam carried on an intensive programme for its athletes, which included training in facilities, both home and abroad.

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No member in the team came to his birthday party. But Julia did come.

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I didn’t know that you were at home. I didn’t drop in.

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I judge by the car he drives. I’d say he’s got a pretty good job.

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Marie didn’t turn up at John’s birthday party. I feel so sorry for that.

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In spite of heavy rain, my brother went to work.

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MaryknewhowbusyIwas.Sheofferedtohelpme.

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People should not throw rubbish in the park. People should not cut down the trees in the park.

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It’s likely that I’ll have left the party before she shows up.

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What the archaeologists discovered when they opened the tomb was amazing.

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Even if the job market is not stable, those who persist will be able to land jobs eventually.

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He wants his wife to quit her job and look after their children.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D without changing the meaning

 The water was so cold that the children couldn't swim in it.

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I understand why you detest her. I’ve finally met her.

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He was suspected of stealing credit cards. The police have investigated him for days.

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Most scientists know him well. However, very few ordinary people have heard of him.

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The coffee was not strong enough to keep us awake.