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9561
May we proceed ____ the election of the committee.
A. in
B. from
C. for
D. to
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The verb "proceed" is followed by the preposition "to," which means to begin a course of action.
A clause in the agreement provides ____ arbitration of all disputes by an independent.
(a) for (b) with (c) in (d) to
9562
It is helpful in probing ____ the problem to make a statement about (the patient's) mental health and ill health.
A. into
B. in
C. on
D. with
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The verb "probing" is followed by the preposition "into," which means to investigate or explore something in depth.
May we proceed ____ the election of the committee.
(a) in (b) from (c) for (d) to
9563
They appear determined to press ahead ____ plans to increase the rate of Income Tax.
A. in
B. with
C. to
D. on
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The phrasal verb "press ahead with" means to continue with a plan or action despite difficulties.
It is helpful in probing ____ the problem to make a statement about (the patient's) mental health and ill health.
(a) into (b) in (c) on (d) with
9564
He was presented ____ the keys of the city.
A. with
B. in
C. for
D. to
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The verb "presented" is followed by the preposition "with" when someone is given something.
They appear determined to press ahead ____ plans to increase the rate of Income Tax.
(a) in (b) with (c) to (d) on
9565
Retiring members of the Board were precluded ____ seeking re-election for three years.
A. for
B. with
C. from
D. in
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The verb "precluded" is followed by the preposition "from," which means to prevent someone from doing something.
He was presented ____ the keys of the city.
(a) with (b) in (c) for (d) to
9566
The class teacher would pounce ____ every slip the child made, however, slight.
A. with
B. on
C. in
D. down
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The phrasal verb "pounce on" means to eagerly seize an opportunity or to criticize someone sharply.
Retiring members of the Board were precluded ____ seeking re-election for three years.
(a) for (b) with (c) from (d) in
9567
The rest of the pudding was polished ____ by the children.
A. away
B. in
C. off
D. of
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The phrasal verb "polish off" means to finish something quickly, especially food.
The class teacher would pounce ____ every slip the child made, however, slight.
(a) with (b) on (c) in (d) down
9568
What are you doing poking ____ among my private papers.
A. about
B. around
C. in
D. into
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The phrasal verb "poke about" means to search or rummage around in a casual way.
The rest of the pudding was polished ____ by the children.
(a) away (b) in (c) off (d) of
9569
He plunged ____ every debate organized by the society.
A. to
B. in
C. upon
D. into
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The phrasal verb "plunge into" means to become involved in a discussion or activity.
What are you doing poking ____ among my private papers.
(a) about (b) around (c) in (d) into
9570
The van broke through the bridge railing and plunged twenty feet ____ water.
A. in
B. over
C. into
D. upon
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The verb "plunge" is followed by the preposition "into" when something moves rapidly downwards.
He plunged ____ every debate organized by the society.
(a) to (b) in (c) upon (d) into