There is an increase of 16% in the consumption of tobacco_____ the previous year.
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A
over
B
than
C
to
D
then
The mother believes that John's stupid, but it's different _____ of Mary; she's just lazy.
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A
in spite
B
in the case
C
in the course
D
in case
With the worldwide oil crisis, the price of oil has been raised ______ 15%.
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about
B
with
C
of
D
by
________ her work has been good, but this essay is dreadful
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In a word
B
In general
C
In particular
D
In total
We make sure we’re always well stocked up with candles, just ________.
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A
in case
B
for certain
C
in practice
D
for use
After finishing middle school, my sister did nothing ________ at home.
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but to read
B
but read
C
besides reading
D
except to read
Write your name and address on your bag ________ you lose it.
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in any case
B
in case
C
in no case
D
in that case
The play begins at 6: 40 pm. So we have to be at the theatre ________ 6:30 pm at the latest.
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after
B
around
C
until
D
by
They held a ceremony ________ those killed in the battle.
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in honor of
B
instead of
C
in favor of
D
by means of
— ________ did the professor give you much advice?— The choice of a career.
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On what
B
In what
C
What
D
For what