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I'm really surprised that the sequel even holds a ____________ to the original

Tom: “Was John at the party when you arrived?” – Linda: “No, he ______ home.”

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They _________ it unless they _________ there is no other way

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It's a shame the candidate allowed himself to __________ the handle like that during the debate, since it undermines a lot of the really solid arguments he'd been making up to that point.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.

Library is a collection of books and other informational materials made available to people for reading, study, or reference. The word library comes (31)_________liber; the Latin word for "book". (32)_________, library collections have almost always contained a variety of materials. Contemporary libraries maintain collections that include not only printed materials such as manuscripts, books, newspapers, and magazines, (33)_________audio visual and online databases. In addition (34)_________ maintaining collections within library buildings, modern libraries often feature tele-communications links that provide users with access to information at remote sites.

The central mission of a library (35)_________to collect, organize, preserve, and provide access to knowledge and information. In fulfilling this mission, libraries preserve a valuable record of culture that can be passed down to succeeding generations.

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The company thought the shipment ...... in time for the holiday shipping season

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Be aware that candidates ------- applications are incomplete will not be considered for an interview

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His jokes seemed ___________, but were in fact carefully prepared beforehand

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Civil engineer Lorenzo Raspallo ------- as the guest speaker at the fifth annual Bridge Conservation Colloquium next month

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Not until it was too late ………………. to call Susan

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------- the results of the customer survey, we may consider extending the store’s evening hours until 9 P.M

We enjoy _______ time together in the evening when the family members gather in the living room after a day of working hard.

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:

Among the world’s 44 richest countries, there has been not war since 1945.

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Mr. Pierce requested that all employees meet in ------- office at noon

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Soot comes from the ____ combustion of fossil or other fuels

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______ will you come back to school? -Maybe the 1st of August

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Ikeda Real Estate Group now ------ text messages to update clients about properties of interest

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I’m sorry that I didn’t remember ________ $100 from you, but I promise ________ you back as soon as I get my salary next week

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Please be advised -------we have had to cancel your order because of a difficulty with our shipping agent

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She never stops talking about dieting - she's got a real _______ in her bonnet about it

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It is recommended that proper actions ____ to protect wildlife and wild places.