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Open Cloze Exercise 17

For each space, choose ONE word which you think best completes the sentence. Look carefully at the words both before and after each space.

1. She lived _____________ the money inherited from an aunt.

2. The man wasn't very trustworthy. On the _____________, he was probably the most dishonest employee in the company.

3. They spoke to their mother who _____________ it clear she wasn't happy with their recent behaviour.

4. If you want the painting, you will have to pay more than $4000. We have _____________ lack of other offers so don't need to accept yours.

5. You will need to go to the McCarthy Brothers Farm Supply Store or Mac's Store, as it is known in this area, on 16th Street. They have a sale on at the moment with _____________ to 50% off everything.

6. It has _____________ to light that you falsified your examination certificates. What have you got to say for yourself?

7. In _____________ to your normal duties, you will also be expected to train new arrivals.

8. They're not paying me a ____________ deal more money but at least it's more than before!

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