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 National Institute of Mental Health is conducting far-reaching research to determine the psychological effects of using drugs.

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For those ------ are determined to attend the seminar, tickets are available at the Human Resources Department

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You got here in the nick of _________ - we're just about to start the show

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There is only one _______ to the problem, but it costs a fortune

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Keyomon restaurant can be ------ in a wide variety of locations, from urban centers to coastal towns

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Ms. DeSoto ------- all employees to come to last week’s budget meeting even though only officers were obligated to attend

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Although Mr. Akiyama retired last year, he    ------- visits the office each week

My father is very helpful. He is always _______give a hand with cleaning the house.

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The chemistry lab managers are concerned that new employees have not been ------- trained in the latest emergency procedures

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I think he'd ________________ me as an idiot within five minutes of meeting me

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Everything ________ bright and clean

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the undelined part that needs correction in each of the following questions:

The tongue is the principle organ of taste, and is crucial for chewing, swallowed, and speaking.

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After the accident, the car ___________ before I could get the license plate number.

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Smoking is associated ____________ several diseases including lung cancer and high blood pressure

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It is essential that cancer is diagnosed and treated as early as possible in order to assure a successful cure.

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It was an innocent remark, I didn't mean to _________ his feelings

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Esatington University just announced the --------- of all foods containing artificial preservatives from its cafeteria menu

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The defending champion will play her first match of the ______________ tomorrow

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She _________ French since she _________ to Illinois

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the undelined part that needs correction in each of the following questions:

Parents’ choice (A) for their (B) children’s names are based (C) on names of their relatives (D) or ancestors.

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The woman asked ____ get lunch at school