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| 1 |  |  Because there was so little precipitation this year, the crops dried up and died. |
|  | A) | fertilizer |
|  | B) | planting |
|  | C) | rain |
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| 2 |  |  Although I was unable to understand all of the details of the presentation, I did get the gist of it. |
|  | A) | humor |
|  | B) | main point |
|  | C) | notes |
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| 3 |  |  At a special ceremony, the police chief gave the officer a commendation for bravery. |
|  | A) | an award for an outstanding achievement |
|  | B) | an object designed to bring good luck |
|  | C) | a lecture |
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| 4 |  |  One brother is an erudite professor; the other brother, however, has never shown any interest in books or learning. |
|  | A) | old; elderly |
|  | B) | well-educated; well-read |
|  | C) | snobbish; stuck up |
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| 5 |  |  Night is the time when many animals forage, or search, for food. |
|  | A) | come out at night |
|  | B) | sleep |
|  | C) | search for food |
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| 6 |  |  The waiter was so brusque that we left only a small tip. He was impolite and impatient, and seemed annoyed whenever we asked for something. |
|  | A) | acting or speaking in a rude, abrupt manner |
|  | B) | frightening looking |
|  | C) | knowledgeable and skilled |
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| 7 |  |  The store specializes in cutlery, such as forks and knives, that has unique designs. |
|  | A) | spices and seasonings |
|  | B) | plates, bowls, and cups |
|  | C) | silverware; eating utensils |
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| 8 |  |  My sister loathes broccoli, but she loves spinach. |
|  | A) | dislikes intensely |
|  | B) | eats eagerly |
|  | C) | prepares and cooks |
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| 9 |  |  Psychologists have conducted research on altruism, which can be defined as "putting the needs and welfare of others above one's own needs and well-being." |
|  | A) | psychologists who conduct research |
|  | B) | research conducted by psychologists |
|  | C) | putting the needs and welfare of others above one's own needs and well-being |
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