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Everyone was amazed when the old ______ at the shelter learned
new ______ in just a few weeks. |
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(A) |
dogs ... tricks |
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(B) |
men ... magic |
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(C) |
cats ... moves |
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parrots ... words |
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If you want to impress the coach, you’ll have to pull up your
______ and show real commitment. |
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(A) |
collar |
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(B) |
gun |
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(C) |
socks |
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(D) |
sleeves |
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It’s easy to give advice, but harder to practice what you
______. |
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(A) |
teach |
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(B) |
preach |
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(C) |
reach |
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(D) |
act |
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Be patient with your goals; remember that ______ wasn’t built in
a day. |
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(A) |
Singapore |
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(B) |
Britain |
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(C) |
Rome |
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(D) |
China |
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Don’t take his boasting seriously; empty ______ make the most
noise. |
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(A) |
tins |
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(B) |
vessels |
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(C) |
bowls |
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(D) |
bottles |
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It’s natural to make mistakes— to ______ is human, after all. |
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(A) |
fail |
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(B) |
err |
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(C) |
fault |
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(D) |
mistake |
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The charity event was a success because so many volunteers
showed up—many hands make ______work. |
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(A) |
easy |
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(B) |
light |
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(C) |
efficient |
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(D) |
more |
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That massive chandelier is nothing but a white ______; it cost a
fortune but is completely impractical. |
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(A) |
dog |
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(B) |
tiger |
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(C) |
elephant |
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(D) |
rabbit |
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Trying to quit one stressful job only to accept another
demanding one is like jumping from the ______ pan into the fire. |
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(A) |
sizzling |
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(B) |
frying |
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(C) |
hot |
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(D) |
heated |
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Mocking someone’s insecurities during a debate is really a
below-the-______ tactic. |
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(A) |
face |
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(B) |
belt |
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(C) |
waist |
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(D) |
chin |
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