Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions: 

We have to suffer from traffic congestion and pollution every day.

Carefully conducted (1) ______ that have followed the children of working mothers have not been able to any long-term problems, compared with children of working mothers stayed at home. My personal (2)______ is that mothers should be allowed to work if they wish. Whether we like it or not, there a number of mothers who just have to work. There are those who have invested such a big part of their lives in establishing a career that they cannot afford to see it lost. Then there are many who must work out of pure economic (3)______. Many mothers are not (4) ______ out to be full-time parents. After a few months at home with a much loved infant, they feel trapped and is olateD. There are a number of options when it (5) ______ to choosing childcare. These range from child minders and nannies through to Granny of the kind lady (6) ______ the street. (7) ______, however, many parents don't have any choice; they have to accept anything they can get. Be prepared! No matter how good the childcare maybe, some children are going to protest wildly if they are left. This is a (8) ______ normal stage of child development. Babies separate well in the first six months, but soon after that they start to get a crush on Mum and close family members. Make sure that in first week you allow plenty of time to help your child settle in. All children are different. Some are independent, while others are more attached to their mothers. Remember that if you want to (9) ______ the best for your children, it's not the quantity of time you spend wit them, it's the (10) ______ that matters.
(9).................................

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Wheelpoint's new line of tires performs --------- under the most hazardous road conditions.

We are pleased to inform you that your .................. for a loan has been approved.

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Development of the area would ______ wildlife.

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Susie and Fran............ us last night, so I had to quickly defrost a pizza.

If you are paid monthly, rather than weekly, you receive ____.

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence:  The matter is now in ……. of my lawyer.

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Tom isn't here _________ the moment. He'll be back _________five minutes.

Please pull up to the front gate once you arrive, where our guest relations manager will ................. escort you to your room.

On the last Tuesday of each month, we ................. tours of our laboratory for potential investors.

She admitted …... the money. 

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Research shows that an online marketing strategy is vital for survival in the ------- competitive athletic shoe market.

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Mr. Pullman has asked for  _______________  time to turn in his report because he requires some additional information.

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Failure to win the championship will ______ in the dismissal of the coach.

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You should ____ your resume and covering letter so they are as close a match as possible to the job.

Even if Dr. Goldman does lead the study, the level of his involvement in the project is .................... to be determined.

The robbers forced the bank manager______ the safe. 

All students interested in the seminar must sign up no later than July 23 in order to get .................. to attend it.

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Although there are numerous household cleaners being sold, many shoppers simply purchase ________   ones are being promoted.

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Had Mr. Shriver booked his vacation packaqe further in advance, he  _____________  a much lower price.