Question 1

1.	Harold wasn’t _______________________ in mathematics, so his parents hired a tutor for his studies.

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a high achiever

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runner-up

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believe

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focus on

Question 2

She __________________ writing that could put even Shakespeare to shame.

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had a talent for

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protested about

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was nominated for

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had in common with

Question 3

Carmen tried to ______________  the question, but there was a lot of noise.

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focus on

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take part in

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work for

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protest about

Question 4

Kate had a serious illness but he did not believe _______ medical treatment so she refused it.

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in

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at

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on

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with

Question 5

David’s book was _______________  for the Booker Prize.

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on the shortlist

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world class

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master

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the runner up

Question 6

By now it was clear that Bush was going to be nominated ______ President.

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for

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on

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at

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to

Question 7

Silva is favoured to______________  in the marathon.

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win a medal

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win a prize

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win money

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win an award

Question 8

I don’t want to part _______ any of my books. I can’t live without them.

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with

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on

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about

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in

Question 9

Teach your children how to care ____ their pets.

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for

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about

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at

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on

Question 10

The crash resulted ______ the deaths of 14 passengers.

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in

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at

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of

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with

Question 11

All the children took part _____ the Thanksgiving play.

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in

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of

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at

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with

Question 12

There is a seminar on coping _______ stress in the workplace on Tuesday.

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with

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on

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to

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about

Question 13

We said we’d give her the cash, and we must stick ________ our agreement.

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to

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on

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at

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with

Question 14

If you practise a lot , I am sure you will _____________ scuba diving.

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master

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be on the winning team

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be nominated for

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lead to

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