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Fill in the blank with the missing word:

1) Billy fell down the stairs and started crying. When he finally
stopped, his mother asked, “AI1 ?”
a) good b) better c) okay

2) Amber was happy when Ted said they didn’t have to bake
any more cookies. She was sick and tired baking cook-
ies,
a) of b) with c) at

3) Ethan hasn’t yet made up his mind whether or not to accept
the job offer. He needs to some time.
a) buy b) purchase c) get

4) The man behind me on the train was whistling loudly. It was
giving me a headache. Finally, I told him to it out.

a) stop b) cut c) sever

5) Chill ! We’re only going to be a few minutes late.

a) it b) in c) out

6) Adam a fortune working in computers in the late 90’s.
He was able to retire at age 39.

a) had b) made c) found

7) The students were told that while the test was progress,
they wouldn’t be allowed to leave the classroom.
a) with b) in c) at

8) Victoria has a big job. She’s in charge the marketing
department at her company.
a) at b) with c) of

ANSWERS TO LESSON 24, p. 167

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