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:

"What I've got to say to you now is strictly off the record and most certainly not for publication," said the government official to the reporter.

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Supervisors -------- have questions about the new expense report process should contact the budget office for assistance

- “Did you enjoy the movie yesterday?” - “  ..................   ”

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It _________ that learning English is easy

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I ____ out last night but at the last minute I ____ that I had a quiz this morning

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August is the month __________ I always give my birthday parties

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When I retire, I _________________ to Barbados to live

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Ms.Tucker’s job responsibilities include _______ a weekly work schedule for the marketing division

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Her reputation suffered a _____________ blow as a result of the scandal

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In the hotel lobby, the detective caught _____ of the man who had been hired to follow.

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Motorbike Unlimited’s marketing campaign will begin  --------- the terms of the contract are finalized

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When he _________ he _________ on a bed in a room with no windows

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"Would you get involved in a fight?" "It would depend on the _________________."

Life is full of surprising.............. (EVENTFUL) 

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On April 3rd, we will hold a meeting with the ______ of our business units

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In designing a new product, it is important ________ the production process carefully, as a mistake discovered later on can be expensive ________

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When scheduling a meeting, please be ------- of colleagues in other time zones

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The teacher said, "I didn't see her." → The teacher said________her

Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.

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The dictionary is useful___me. It is useful ____ my studying English

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Library and information science majors should be reminded of the seminar beginning…………at 6:00 p.m in room 212B