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Named for its founder, … in Ithaca, New York. in 1865 Ezra Cornell established Cornell University
Cornell University was established in 1865 by Ezra Cornell
it was in 1865 that Cornell University was established by Ezra Cornell
Ezra Cornell established Cornell University in 1865
Unlike most modernist poets, … based on ordinary speech.
Robert Frost’s poems were
the works of Robert Frost were
Robert Frost wrote poems that
the poetry written by Robert Frost was
Early carpenters, having … nails, had to use wooden pegs to secure their constructions.
Until the 1960s, customers could open small savings accounts at U.S. post offices, but that service is … offered.
not longer
no long
not along
Old Faithful is the most famous but … the most powerful geyser in Yellowstone National Park.
A serious study of physics is impossible … a knowledge of mathematics.
… single person can be said to have invented the computer.
There was not a
Never a
Not one of
Early astronomers believed that the fainter a star, …
it was was farther away
the farther away was it
that it was farther away
Jupiter’s moons can be easily seen through ... binoculars or a small telescope.
Subtropical zones … temperate zones but they still have distinct summer and winter seasons.
that are warmer
warmer
are warmer as
Smaller and flatter than an orange, …
a tangerine is easy to peel and its sections separate readily
the peel of tangerine is easily removed and its sections are readily separated
it’s easy to peel a tangerine and to separate its sections
to peel a tangerine is easy, and its sections can be readily separated
Originally settled by Polynesians around 700 AD, …
Hawaii received its first European visitor in 1778, when Captain James Cook landed there
Hawaii’s first European visitor, Captain Cook, visited Hawaii
in 1778 the first European, Captain James Cook, visited Hawaii
the first European to visit Hawaii was captain James Cook
Like a federal government, …
taxation provides most of the funds for state and local governments as well
state and local governments obtain most of their funds through taxation
through taxation is how state and local governments obtain most of their funds
funds are provided from taxation for state and local governments
Desertification is the creation of deserts where … had existed before.
The art of landscape architecture is … that of architecture itself.
as almost old
almost as old than
old as almost
Elfego Baca, … legendary Mexican-American folk hero, was a lawman in New Mexico in the late 1880s.
who, as a
was a
and he was a
Burning rubber produces an … smoke.
Anthrax is generally an … of a sheep and cattle, but may also be transmitted to humans.
Turtles … their eggs after they lay them and never see the young.
Perhaps the most … evolutionary development in penguins is a gland that can remove salt from seawater.
Many flowers … in spring.
The Virgin Islands, located in the Caribbean, have a … climate.
Penicillin can have an … effect on a person who is allergic to it.
Steel is not as … as a cast iron; it doesn’t break as easily.
The glass factories of Toledo, Ohio … after Michael Owens invented a process that could turn out bottles by the thousands.
The Red Cross and Red Crescent provide relief in case of … such as floods, earthquakes and hurricanes.
When writing a research papers, writers must … the sources they use.
… remarks can offend people.
Sculptors use hammers and chisels to … statues from stone.
The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. features a … statue of the sixteenth president created by Daniel Chester French.
Artists of the so-called “Ashcan School” of American art portrayed their subjects in a … fashion that concealed none of the flaws.
The use of seat belts is … many states, failure to wear them may result in fines.
Automated teller machines provide a … means of banking twenty-four hours a day.
Trouble-shooting is the process of indentifying and … problems.
The snow on the mountaintop was … in the bright morning sun.
Roses have a … beauty.
An odometer is a … for measuring distance.
The amount of open space has … as more and more land is developed.
A person who has been accused of a crime cannot be forced to … any information that is self-incriminating.
Richard Byrd and his pilot Floyd Bennett undertook a … flight to the North Pole in May of 1926.
All bookkeeping systems have certain advantages and certain …
A carburetor … air into an engine and mixes it with fuel.
In 1906 much of San Francisco was destroyed by an earthquake and the fires that …
Riding a roller coaster is … experience.
In the United States, citizens are … to vote at the age of eighteen.
A common carrier is a company that provides public transportation for a …
People make more mistakes when they are … than when they are fresh.
The 26 miles long Boston Marathon is a … foot race.
Think it over for a while; don’t make a … decision.
Gorillas look ferocious but actually are quite … creatures,
At Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia, the Potomac River has a cut picturesque … through the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Wool from different sheep, or even wool from different parts of the same sheep, is not all of the same …
Many people feel that Hawaii has an almost … climate.
Jesse James was an … outlaw, well known as a bank robber and a gun fighter.
A virus is so … that it can be seen only with an electron microscope.
The equator is … line running around the center of the Earth.
Medieval books called bestiaries contained pictures and descriptions of … creatures such as unicorns and dragons.
Parents often sing to children to … them to sleep.
One of the … exhibits of Impressionism art is found at the Art Institute of Chicago.
The black clouds of gathering thunderstorm look quite …
Pulitzer Prizes are awarded to … journalists, novelists, poets and other writers.
The town planning commission said that their financial … for the next fiscal year was optimistic; they expect increased tax revenues.
The new play was so successful that the demand for the tickets was …
Turquoise is not valuable enough to be classified as a … stone.
X-rays cannot … lead.
Trade with Britain and the West Indies allowed colonial seaports such as Boston to …
Motorists can be fined for driving …
Wetlands provide … for many species of birds, reptiles, mammals, and amphibians.
Musicians have … before performing.
… materials have less economic value than processed materials.
Many medieval stories dealt with …, such as the story of the search for the Holy Grail.
The Tennessee Valley Authority helped bring cheap electricity to farmers in the … South.
Quite logically, early roads in North America tended to follow the … of rivers.
… workers are more valuable to employers than beginners.
A home aquarium should … a fish’s natural habitat as closely as possible.
Severe thunderstorms may … tornadoes.
Salt can be used to keep oil from …
According to studies, most people who divorce … remarry.
The geographical center of he North American continent is a … near Drake, North Dakota.
Many people find chocolate …
… such as hair color and eye color are inherited genetically form one’s parents.
To be fair, laws must be … applied to all persons.
In his novel The Red Badge of Courage, Steven Crane … describes a Civil War battle.
The Great Plains cover … area.
The airline … It sent me to Atlanta but my luggage to Montreal.
I... that our conversation ...
wasn’t realized, was being recorded
didn’t realize, has been recorded
didn’t realize, was being recorded
hadn’t realized, had recorded
New working methods ... by 2007, and they ... in higher earnings of the workers.
are introduced, will result
will be introduced
will have been introduced, will result
will have introduced, will be resulting
Mike warned us that we... bathe in the rivers as they... full of piranhas — a South American fish with sharp teeth.
couldn’t, have been
can’t had been
It's almost impossible ... boys ... soldiers.
forbid, play
to forbid, playing
forbidding, playing
We suggested sleeping in hotels but the children ... out.
were anxious camping
have been anxious to camp
have been anxious camping
I wish they ... to the weather forecast and ... in such stormy weather.
had listened, hadn’t sailed
have listened, haven’t sailed
would listen, wouldn’t have sailing
has listened, wouldn’t have sailed
A few days ago I received ... letter from Julia.
A man armed with a shotgun escaped with rings and bracelets worth ... dollars.
fifty-five thousand
fifty-fifth thousand of
fifty-five thousands of
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With Mars so active, there is no time to … things easy this month.
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A family crisis may take you by … so watch out for any signs of frustration in your partner and kids.
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When an argument does happen, try to keep … head.
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I’m not terribly impressed by John’s achievements but, on the … his work is better than we expected.
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The pilot made an … landing when he noticed that one of the engines was on fire.
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When the snake bit Mike in the forest, he knew he was … serious danger.
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Hello? Yes, I’d like to … an appointment for tomorrow with Dr Fletcher, please.
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My grandfather’s over 95 and is … pretty poor health these days.
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I was told to … the medicine three times a day, before meals.
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I can’t choose … chocolate cake and fruit salad.
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The problem with drinks like that is they’re full … sugar.
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Most people associate English food … fish and chips and shepherd’s pie.
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There’s a lack … good restaurants round here.
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The meat was well cooked, but the sauce was totally lacking … flavor.
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Everyone complimented her … the wonderful buffet she laid on.
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Get me some chewing gum when you go to the shop, … you?
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There are some differences … British and American English.
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Everything can be explained. There’s a reason … everything.
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If I give you a camera, can you take a photograph … me?
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Money isn’t the solution … every problem.
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There has been an increase … the amount of traffic using this road.
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When I opened the envelope, I was delighted to find a cheque … $500.
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The advantage … having a car is that you don’t have to rely on public transport.
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