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Question 1

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a Your presentation was informative, witty, and moving; truly excellent.

b Your thorough research and intensive practice paid off; your presentation was excellent.

Question 2

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a If we are going to sell the house, let's put it on the market right now.

b If we are going to sell the house; let's put it on the market right now.

Question 3

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a This hotel offers excellent accommodation at reasonable prices; so it's best to reserve well in advance.

b This hotel offers excellent accommodation at reasonable prices; therefore, we should reserve well in advance.

Question 4

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a As a result of the long, dry summer we've had; many flowering plants are still blooming, but some evergreen trees are threatened.

b The long, dry summer we've had has affected the gardens; many flowering plants are still blooming, but some evergreen trees are threatened.

Question 5

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a When I asked the librarian for the books I had reserved, she gave me all that had been returned; four.

b I asked the librarian to put 12 books on hold for me; a month later, only 4 had been returned.

Question 6

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a At our Christmas party, the best was saved for last; the visit of Santa and the opening of gifts.

b At our Christmas party, the children had a wonderful time; the best was saved for last, however, when Santa made his visit and everyone received a small gift.

Question 7

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a Nora's decorating ideas are always extravagant. Who really needs a walk-in wine cupboard in the dining room?

b Nora's decorating ideas are always extravagant; who really needs a walk-in wine cupboard in the dining room?

Question 8

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a Billy Miner has become a Canadian legend, but no one is sure if he is a hero or a villain.

b Billy Miner has become a Canadian legend; but no one is sure if he is a hero or a villain.

Question 9

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a When I graduate, I look forward to a life of large investment portfolios; powerful, luxurious cars; wealthy, well-connected friends; and long, leisurely mornings in bed.

b When I graduate, I look forward to a life of large investment portfolios, powerful, luxurious cars, wealthy, well-connected friends, and long, leisurely mornings in bed.

Question 10

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a For the last 12 years, I have kept a diary containing a detailed account of the triumphs and tragedies of the most important years of my life; my teens and twenties.

b For the last 12 years, I have kept a diary containing a detailed account of the triumphs and tragedies of the most important years of my life: my teens and twenties.

Quiz13

Question 1

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a My favourite kinds of movie are: action flicks, horror movies, thrillers, and Disney animations.

b My favourite kinds of movie are action flicks, horror movies, thrillers, and Disney animations.

Question 2

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a Canada's productivity is lower than that of countries such as: the United States, Germany, and France.

b Canada's productivity is lower than that of countries such as the United States, Germany, and France.

Question 3

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a Students across Canada are eligible for TD Canada Trust Scholarships for Community Leadership: each is valued at up to $70,000 for undergraduate studies.

b Students across Canada are eligible for TD Canada Trust Scholarships for Community Leadership; each is valued at up to $70,000 for undergraduate studies.

Question 4

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a Women often compete in the Iron Man Triathlon, which consists of: running, swimming, and cycling.

b Women often compete in the Iron Man Triathlon, which consists of running, swimming, and cycling.

Question 5

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a Forest fires are usually caused by one of two things: dry conditions or careless campers.

b Forest fires are usually caused by either: dry conditions or careless campers.

Question 6

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a There is one substance to which I am hopelessly addicted: chocolate.

b There is one substance to which I am hopelessly addicted; chocolate.

Question 7

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a On your way home, please pick up: tortilla chips, cheese, salsa, and onions.

b Please pick up four items on your way home: tortilla chips, cheese, salsa, and onions.

Question 8

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a The sports I enjoy include skiing, skating, swimming, and sailing.

b The sports I enjoy include: skiing, skating, swimming, and sailing.

Question 9

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a The defendant could not deny the prosecutor's evidence that: he had been present at the scene of the crime.

b The defendant could not deny the prosecutor's evidence that he had been present at the scene of the crime.

Question 10

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a Our teacher tried to encourage us: "Just relax, and try to remember everything you've read this term."

b Our teacher tried to encourage us; "Just relax, and try to remember everything you've read this term."

QUIZ14

Question 1

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a We're hoping they won't reveal our secret.

b Were hoping they won't reveal our secret.

Question 2

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a This cigars aroma reminds me of burnt rope.

b This cigar's aroma reminds me of burnt rope.

Question 3

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a My two sisters' boyfriends are both looking for work.

b My two sister's boyfriends are both looking for work.

Question 4

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a Womens' salaries are slowly catching up to mens'.

b Women's salaries are slowly catching up to men's.

Question 5

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a Its not you whose going to lose her job.

b It's not you who's going to lose her job.

Question 6

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a The game is our's if we can stop you're best player from scoring.

b The game is ours if we can stop your best player from scoring.

Question 7

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a Seven college's student presidents sent they're congratulations.

b Seven colleges' student presidents sent their congratulations.

Question 8

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a Whose wallet was left in the ladies' room?

b Who's wallet was left in the ladies room?

Question 9

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a Ms. Nehri encourages her student's to state and defend their opinions.

b Ms. Nehri encourages her students to state and defend their opinions.

Question 10

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a Our countrys tourist appeal is based largely on it's natural beauty.

b Our country's tourist appeal is based largely on its natural beauty.