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The country's population has been increasing steadily, ______
the need for more housing flats to be built. |
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as |
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yet |
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then |
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thus |
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2. |
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China table-tennis players have done the country proud ______
winning four gold medals in the Olympics. |
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by |
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(B) |
in |
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for |
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(D) |
because |
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3. |
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Lawrence ______ put in more effort into his studies as he is
taking a crucial examination at the end of the year. |
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(A) |
can |
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(B) |
need |
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(C) |
would |
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(D) |
ought to |
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4. |
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There have been many speculations regarding the possible death
of a certain prominent actor, creating ripples of shock ______
the country. |
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(A) |
over |
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(B) |
at |
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throughout |
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(D) |
by |
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5. |
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Martinez has been feeling rather down lately as there have been
______ job opportunities lately. |
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(A) |
all |
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(B) |
few |
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(C) |
much |
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(D) |
some |
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6. |
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The economy in Europe has been rather dismal, ______ forcing
many to seek work in other countries. |
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(A) |
yet |
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(B) |
thus |
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(C) |
despite |
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(D) |
because |
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7. |
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Mr. Hassan treats all his employees fairly, hence making them
respect him, ______ ? |
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(A) |
isn't he |
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(B) |
won't he |
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(C) |
shan't he |
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(D) |
doesn't he |
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8. |
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The government in this country provides free education for all
children ______ of their financial status. |
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(A) |
aside |
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(B) |
instead |
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rather |
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regardless |
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9. |
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The security guards have been arguing with an unreasonable man
for ______ time now and things are getting heated up. |
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(A) |
any |
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(B) |
many |
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(C) |
much |
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(D) |
some |
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10. |
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Many youngsters are now pursuing undergraduate studies as they
begin to realize ______ importance of a good education. |
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(A) |
a |
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(B) |
an |
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no |
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the |
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