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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 hate political discussions. They always degenerate _____ partisan bickering.

a) by
b) into
c) Both of the above
d) 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:

The interviewers subjected me _____ several minutes of intense scrutiny regarding some of the stupid escapades recorded on my Facebook page.

a) by
b) for
c) Both of the above
d) None of the above

Question 3 of 10

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

When the new 5G phones came out, they _____ in no time.

a) ran out
b) sold out
c) sold
d) All of the above
e) 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:

My boss is charming, very tolerant, supports his staff, and he is generous _____.

a) furthermore
b) to boot
c) Both of the above
d) 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:

As a teacher, I truly believe that play and learning _____. Lectures should be more interactive and appeal to the emotions as well as the intellect.

a) complement each other
b) go hand in hand
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:

Consultants often complain that any advice they give will often _____. But in these situations, if things go wrong, he or she is the one blamed.

a) fall on deaf ears
b) be ignored
c) Both of the above
d) None of the above

Question 7 of 10

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

What are you on _____ now? I don't understand why you are always complaining about such minor things. It makes no sense.

a) at
b) with
c) Both of the above
d) None of the above

Question 8 of 10

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

Most of the population do not benefit from corruption, and any new laws that outlaw bribes are unlikely to _____ controversy. In fact, these changes will be welcomed.

a) generate
b) cause
c) make
d) All of the above
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:

When asked about her ill-gotten wealth, the senator managed to _____ that particular bullet by pointing out that her opponent was much wealthier, and by wondering aloud how he acquired such riches.

a) move away from
b) dodge
c) keep away
d) stay out of
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:

Very little planning and poor design. That says it all. The project was _____ and thus doomed to failure.

a) ill-bred
b) ill-conceived
c) ill-equipped
d) All of the above
e) None of the above

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