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Question 1 of 10

1. Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:

I have the impression sometimes that you take me _____. You don't appreciate anything that I do for you. I won't put up with it for much longer.

a) down
b) for granted
c) as you see me
d) on
e) None of the above

Question 2 of 10

2. Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:

You'll have a hard time completing your project on time unless you _____ a timetable. It gives you structure, a sort of daily routine that keeps you focused.

a) stick to
b) stay with
c) follow on
d) take on
e) All of the above

Question 3 of 10

3. Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:

I'm sorry. I really have no idea what is happening. They refuse to tell me. I am in _____ as much as you.

a) the darkness
b) the dark
c) Both of the above
d) None of the above

Question 4 of 10

4. Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:

We have to be patient. As of right now, we have no way of _____ with this problem. We will eventually find a solution.

a) solving
b) sorting out
c) doing
d) dealing
e) None of the above

Question 5 of 10

5. Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:

Doesn't matter what she does to help him, he just keeps complaining. I don't know how she _____ him.

a) tolerates
b) puts up with
c) Both of the above
d) None of the above

Question 6 of 10

6. Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:

There is a shortcut, but it's dangerous. You can _____ the marsh over there, but watch out for snakes.

a) cut into
b) cut
c) cut across
d) cut over
e) All of the above

Question 7 of 10

7. Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:

I really appreciate what you are doing to help me. It really _____ a lot to me.

a) does
b) means
c) shows
d) All of the above

Question 8 of 10

8. Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:

She had had many disappointments in her life, but had also had the strength to come to _____ with them and move on.

a) acceptance
b) terms
c) an agreement
d) a deal
e) None of the above

Question 9 of 10

9. Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:

I'm not doing all this work for you for nothing; _____, you owe me big time. I will expect you to return the favor.

a) in other words
b) put another way
c) that is to say
d) simply put
e) All of the above

Question 10 of 10

10. Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:

Don't be afraid of them. Fear is your biggest enemy. Stand up to them and show the world that you _____ individual freedom.

a) believe in
b) stand for
c) support
d) All of the above
e) None of the above

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