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Emma Thompson was nominated for an Academy Award as both a screenwriter __________ an actress in 1996
1. also
2. or
3. in addition
4. and
Answer: D
With neither a naturally aggressive disposition ________ particularly large size, the mimic octopus survives quite easily because of its natural adaptations.
1. and a
2. with its
3. nor a
4. or its
Answer: C
Above-ground swimming pools have ________ the flexibility of being able to be moved from place to place but also the efficiency of using less water than standard in-ground pools.
1. that
2. all
3. in addition
4. not only
Answer: D
Life in the Sahara has many negative features including aridity and high temperatures but many positive aspects ________.
1. in addition to
2. as well
3. coupled with
4. plus
Answer: B
As a universal language, Esperanto has never really gained widespread acceptance ________ its lack of native speakers.
1. because
2. as a result
3. in order to
4. due to
Answer: D
Readily soluble in sulfuric and nitric acid, mercury is __________ birth defects can easily result from its ingestion by pregnant women.
1. such poisonous that
2. so poisonous that
3. too poisonous that
4. very poisonous that
Answer: B
Synthetic polymers may be __________ thermoplastic or thermosetting depending on the action of tolylene diisocyanate.
1. both
2. as well as
3. but also
4. either
Answer: D
Road conditions in the United States suffered a severe setback __________ of the Civil War.
1. as a result of
2. because
3. despite
4. in spite of the fact that
Answer: A
__________ other mollusks, the oyster reproduces by eggs.
1. Like
2. As to
3. Regarding
4. With
Answer: A
The introduction of the Japanese persimmon into the United States aroused widespread interest throughout the country __________ the precocity of the trees and the large size and great beauty of the fruit.
1. on account of
2. because
3. nevertheless
4. owing with Answers: A

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