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American Girl dolls have entertained and cheered
little girls for the last twenty years, and it will be
popular to those born in the next decade as well.
(A) it will be popular to
(B) they are still popular to
(C) it is still popular with
(D) being still popular with
(E) they will be popular with
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The roller coaster had a huge drop, this made Bill
throw his hands into the air and scream loudly.
(A) The roller coaster had a huge drop, this made
Bill throw his
(B) Because of how huge the roller coaster’s drop
was, this is what threw Bill’s
(C) Being a huge drop, Bill found that the roller
coaster made him throw his
(D) The roller coaster, which had a huge drop,
throwing Bill’s
(E) The roller coaster’s huge drop made Bill
throw his
Harriet Tubman, an abolitionist which is well
A
known for her work with the Underground Railroad,
B
first worked for the Union Army as a cook and a
C
nurse, and eventually as an armed spy, guiding the
D
Combahee River Raid and freeing more than 700
slaves in South Carolina. No error
E
Some theologians studying the life of Jesus
A
have become increasingly interested in the relationship
B C
between his disciples and he. No error
D E
For most of the twentieth century, people have
A
used paper uneconomically, but now that technology
B
like the iPad and Kindle are becoming
increasingly available, environmentalists
C
are urging people to change it. No error
D E
As the author read her poetry to us, she included
A
introductions of the poems with stories about her
B
own first experiences writing the words,
C
offering you a personal glimpse into the author’s
D
mind. No error
E
In order for the basketball team to believe in and
A
be engaged by the new coach, they have to come
B C
across as an experienced expert on the court.
D
No error
E
