1. Since you are a brunette, I don�t think you will get the job because the � � � � � � headhunter _______________ blond girls.�
is arrested ��� has a ball for ��is partial to � �falls in love with
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2. I may be away on business next week but _______ I'll be back by Friday. � �
�first of all � � � at any rate ��� ��� for now ��� plain and simple
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3. Laura tried _____________ for what she had said to her mother by buying � � � her some flowers, but she didn�t accept her apologies.
to make a scene to make amends ���to miss the point to make a killing
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4. ___________. That clean cut lawyer you want to hire is a real swindler. � � ��
Have the upper hand Take out of context Skip a beat Take my word for it
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5. First they had a first-name basis relationship, later he _________________ � � in love with his boss. �
was head over heels weeded out sat through had a stroke of luck
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6. It�s fair to say that although being self-conscious, Kelly never hesitated � � � � � � about __________________ when it was necessary.�
going with her guts speaking her mind having enough of it swiping
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7. Nobody ever knew what happened to the golden statue, but stories about its � � whereabouts_______________. ��
pamper ��� abound ��� surround ��� dazzle
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8. Everybody knew that the government had ______________ in its handling � � � of the affair. �
punished ��� wandered ��� blundered ��� humiliated
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9. Everybody was certain that the story was a hoax and the photos were � � � � � � � deliberately taken _______________ the president. ��
to dismiss ��� to discredit ��� to scatter ��� to sink
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10. By visiting schools, the actors hope ________________ children to put on their own productions. � �
to inspire ��� to insult ��� to prescribe ��� to bully
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11. I want to buy the strap that has a fluorescent coating because it � � � � � � � � � � � ____________ in the dark. ��
filters ��� �glows ��� ��� swipes ��� ��� ferries
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12. the police has been investigating crimes ___________________ � � � � � � � � � � committed during the war. � �
allegedly ��� traditionally ��� precisely ��� successfully
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13. Mary was __________ confident that she would get a promotion, so she � � � � �started buying new clothes in advance.�
supremely ��� relentlessly ��� indirectly ��� unless
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14. The teachers spoke openly about the terrible ______________ they had � � � � � been through. � �
ordeal ��� pipeline ��� claim ��� ��� composure
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15. After years trying to deceive people, Shirley realized she was on the � � � � � � � � ___________ slope toward a life of crime. �
�vague ��� slippery ������ overqualified ���logical
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16. It�s incredible that George spent his last days at the hotel watching those � � � � _____________ programs on TV. �
pessimistic ��� transparent ��� inferior ��� moronic
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III. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs.
1. At any rate �the teacher. He'd report that to the principal. � � � � � � (you; should; to disrespect)
2. Harry �your daughter if you had asked for his help. (to hire)
3. You get wet if you �into the water. (to jump)
4. The students �the exams next Friday morning. (to do)
5. The jocks �the geek when the teacher entered the room. (to bully)
6. Never �to apply for a job here if he doesn't get a college � � � � � �degree. (your brother; should; to try)
7. If you �fire you burn yourself. (to touch)
8. Not only �sarcastic, she's being ironic as well. (Dorothy; to be)
9. If the office runner had gone to college, he �a raise. (to get)
10. It gets dark if you �the lights at night. (to turn off)
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IV. Identify the error in each sentence below and correct them if � � � � � � � � necessary. Write (C) correct or (I) incorrect.
1. Get a Bachelor of Arts enables you to apply for a great number of different � � � jobs.��
2. Mr. Gonzales has never worked as a dental hygienist, and neither Tom has. � � ����
3. Claire didn't go to the school today because it is a holiday.�� � � � � � � � � � � � �
4. Why doesn't your boss hire a new employee for the position of � � � � � � � � � � � � administrative assistant? (There are lots of good professionals in this area). ���
5. Go to the zoo is one of Kelly's favorite pastimes.��
6. I really appreciate cooking on weekends, and so my brother does.�� � � � � � ��
7. Kelly always goes to the work by bus, but today she took a taxi because she was late.��
8. I like swimming, skiing, and to hike in the mountains.�� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ��
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V. Insert the proper punctuation marks in the following text.
Dear Sir or Madam
I am writing to let you know that there was a billing error in the amount of $ 100 on my account �The amount is inaccurate because the merchandise I ordered was not delivered to my home �I ordered the merchandise on June 30 and the merchant promised to deliver the merchandise to me in no more than five 5 �days �The merchandise I purchased was a 29inch screen TV set with a twoyear warranty which I was going to use in my bedroom �and your site on the Internet states IF YOU�RE NOT SATISFIED��YOUR MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED �however �it was never delivered � In addition when I ordered the merchandise the merchant did not tell me that it would charge before shipping [expressing strong emotion]
I am requesting that the error be corrected that any finance and other charges related to the disputed amount be credited to my account and that I receive an accurate statement�
Enclosed are copies of sales advertisement �a print screen of your site page the email I received from your company �and payment records supporting my position and experience �Can I count on you this time Please correct the billing error promptly�
Sincerely
Keith Andersen�
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May today's success be the beginning of tomorrow's achievements! Congratulations!
