1. Searching frantically to find all the hidden jewels and cash, the burglars proceeded to ________the entire house. ?

pry

ransack

seek

poach

Answer: ransack

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2. I'm short ________ funds at the moment so can I pay you back next week ?

of

in

off

at

Answer: of

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3. My teacher is the _________ of all. ?

kindest

kind

kinder

kindly

Answer: kindest

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4. Timers at traffic signals, that help motorists save fuel by switching off their engines while waiting, will soon be phased out due to technical ________ . ?

symbols

illuminations

glitches

streamers

Answer: glitches

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5. During the Great Depression, America’s dance marathon craze was more of a _________ strategy than a form of __________. ?

fundamental; celebration

basic; entertainment

survival; entertainment

survival; education

Answer: survival; entertainment

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6. Our new office is equipped ________ all the latest technology. ?

from

about

with

by

Answer: with

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7. The government has warned the traders not to ________ onions. ?

hoard

combine

bulk

gross

Answer: hoard

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8. In the wake of the recent cross-border tensions , forces have been ________ at strategic locations for immediate action, if required. ?

departed

deployed

deposited

deported

Answer: deployed

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9. The __________ chair was discarded by the tenant. ?

broke

broking

broken

break

Answer: broken

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10. If you ________ your book, I’d like to borrow it. ?

will finish

finish

have finished

finished

Answer: have finished

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