1. It wasn't easy, but finally we succeeded ________ finding a solution to the problem. ?

of

at

in

for

Answer: in

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2. Working together gave us a chance to ________ about old times. ?

reminisce

reproduce

recreate

reminding

Answer: reminisce

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3. Raman exercises daily because he is preparing for a ________ in the armed forces. ?

occupancy

carrier

postage

career

Answer: career

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4. There __________ no porters on the platform, he had to carry his luggage himself. ?

going

being

having

been

Answer: being

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5. The soldiers planned to attack at a precise hour so they ________ their watches. ?

assessed

exchanged

restored

synchronized

Answer: synchronized

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6. We try to keep abreast o f the new treatments, but have gained little __________ experience of using them. ?

systematic

practical

orderly

doable

Answer: practical

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7. Please don't disturb me. I ________ to solve a sum. ?

am trying

try

have tried

Tried

Answer: am trying

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8. Teachers would like __________ a long holiday. ?

have

having been

having for

to have

Answer: to have

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9. The wonderful performance of the maestro left the audience __________. ?

puzzled

hungry

sleepy

entranced

Answer:

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10. I am always __________ for good books. ?

looking out

looking down

looking after

looking into

Answer: looking out

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