401.Another four inches of snow will ……………. overnight.
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2. Question
402.The retired colonel has decided to take ………………… residence in Morocco.
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3. Question
403. A chart ……………… the employees` wage was found posted on the lobby bulletin board.
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4. Question
404. Nothing the workers did was able to …………… the new foreman.
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405.We should have been at the office several hours …………….. .
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406.His evaluation of the marketing department was right …………… the mark.
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7. Question
407.The secretary knew exactly where to look for the documents ……… who to blame for their absence.
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8. Question
408.After examining my account, I was surprised to find out that I only had $385 in ………………. .
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9. Question
409.Many an illustrator has ……….…. himself to learning computer graphics.
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10. Question
410.This tractor is a good value but …………………….. one over there has the features I need.
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11. Question
411.Genetic makeup ………………… one`s hair and eye color.
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12. Question
412. found that the shop steward put forth some very …………………, down-to-earth arguments.
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13. Question
413.The crew worked so hard, they finished the entire project three days ……………….. of schedule.
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414.Records of tourism in Puerto Rico ………………….. lost in the hurricane.
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415.My company called us on Monday and told us that they had already booked the flight ………………. us that day.
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416.He is simply biding his ………………. until the prices go down.
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417.I am writing ………………. Regard to the job of administrative assistant listed in Sunday`s paper.
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418.Many layers of ignorance had to be stripped away if we ………………… to bring women to the voting polls.
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419.We are hoping that the community will ……………….. in the waterfront clean-up efforts.
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420.Putting a new transmission in was ………………. of the question.
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421.There was no ………………. to call an emergency meeting over such a trivial matter.
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22. Question
422.The diamond is ………………. durable than crystal.
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423.It was her ……………… with the language that impressed us.
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424. .……………… representative agreed to speak in a televised broadcast.
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425. Nothing could diver him ………….. his goals.
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426.Payments will only be made after you reach retirement age, ……………. you notify the company of your whereabouts.
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27. Question
427.Bali is a favorite stop for tourists …………………. in the Far East.
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428.If you expect to stay in business …………………… you`ll have to advertise regularly.
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429.The Prime Minister gave ………………. of his attention to the visiting dignitaries.
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430.The new CEO asked that all inter-office communications be made in writing rather than in person, whenever ………………….. .
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431.All financial aid to the country was …………….. after our ambassador was dismissed.
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432.The midnight shift ……………….. by the other shifts starting January first.
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433.New sources of energy are constantly being looked for ………………. fossil fuels continue to dwindle.
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34. Question
434.Our analysts are encouraging the ……………….. of more sophisticated water treatment facilities.
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35. Question
435.We were asked to read the instructions ………………….. using any of the equipment.
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36. Question
436.Mrs. Davis expressed some ……………….. over the sudden increase in Paul Roger`s travel expenses.
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37. Question
437.Being fluent in German, he realized that he might be called upon to act as a translator for the group …………………. the need arise.
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38. Question
438.The product was …………………… by the manufacturer because of a faulty closing mechanism.
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39. Question
439.The other members of the committee were not able to …………….. his point of view.
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40. Question
440.No ………………………… than three banks were forced to close their doors this last year.
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41. Question
Part B: Read the following sentences. In each sentence, choose the underline word or group of word that is NOT correct.
441.When the new laptop hit the market, hundred consumersflocked to the computer stores.
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442. My secretary will book you an afternoon flight and has you picked up at the airport when you arrive.
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43. Question
443. The packages were tied together so that they would be easier to carry.
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444. He would lost his license if he didn`t take a refresher course, according to my broker.
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45. Question
445. Even today, the transmission of telephone calls and billing of rooms-both of which take time and energy- is handling by the operators.
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46. Question
446. Analysts reported the economy it is moving in a steady, upward direction.
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47. Question
447. The basic that you`ll need to start your own business are provided in the seminar.
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48. Question
448. When he retired, he was told that his trade journal subscription will not be canceled.
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449. Did you know that we lease the top floor of the 87-years-old Brigham building and the adjacent storage area?
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50. Question
450. Mr. Rossini, who already heads several committees, have accepted yet another position in the Foreign Affairs Commission.
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51. Question
451. We chose to take a trip to the Far East because it was advertised as adventurous and intrigued.
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52. Question
452. Initially, your completing loan application will be sent to the loan officer, who must check your credit standing before making any preliminary decision.
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53. Question
453. The first global pollution convention was held in Hong Kong and it was attended by scientists from over the world.
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54. Question
454. The Prime Minister has flew back to his country after successfully negotiating the long-awaited trade agreement with China.
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55. Question
455. The manager told the newly arrived hotel guests that there were a piano in the lobby with live jazz on Friday and Saturday starting at eight o`clock.
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56. Question
456. We spent the afternoon playing with the childrens down at the beach.
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57. Question
457. I am familiar with the difficult situation she was on but I can`t condone her negligent behavior.
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58. Question
458. The consultant, who is employed by several firms, is very knowledgeable on mutual funds and junk bonds.
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59. Question
459. Dozens of applicants showed up for the position, but when it came time to interview them, we could talk to only handful.
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60. Question
460. While on our tour of the refinery, we saw that both propane also gasoline are by-products of crude oil.