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: 

In the early days of baseball, the game was played by young men of means and social position.

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This afternoon, I’m going to the doctor’s to have my blood pressure __________.

Welton Textiles Inc. made a net profit of $500 million, . ........... it to fund Its expansion across the continent.

One of _______has to take the responsibility for setting up the experiment. 

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Children like Tet __________ they can wear new clothes and receive lucky money.

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When Pete Smith was the head of our office everything ____________ well organized. Now it's total chaos here.

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One of the Interns ____________   that the logo on the second page of the sales report was upside down.

................ the need to finish this project soon. I want you to work on this overtime for the next few days.

 Don’t ...................... in class, students! 

You said you were going to introduce a friend of_______ who wanted to buy a new house. 

The judge ____ the murderer to a lifetime imprisonment.

Tom: " Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night” . 

Mary : “______________”

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On hearing that she failed the entrance exam, Trang couldn’t help into tears.
 

Lora: “Do you mind if I turn on the fan?” Maria: “______” 

 "How much are those melons?" - "Two dollars ______

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We /go / school late / because / rain / heavily.

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The chairperson ______________   by an anonymous vote involving all members.

Daisy’s parents don’ t let her go to late - night disco. She  ................ be at home at 9 o’clock in the evening.

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The company was under investigation after several former employees made allegations of unfair --.

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New patients should arrive fifteen minutes before ________________   scheduled appointments.

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The contract must be signed ------- opening of formal discussions.