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C
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Explanation
When referring to the mode of transport, we use 'by' followed by the vehicle name without an article. 'By car' is the standard idiom.
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meet
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meeting
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met
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met with
C
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Explanation
The present perfect tense 'Have you met' is used to ask about a past experience. 'Met' is the correct past participle of 'meet'.
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least
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best
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little
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at least
D
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Explanation
'At least' is a common phrase used to indicate a minimum amount or duration. It fits the context of time estimation.
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in ink
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with ink
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by ink
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in pen
A
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Explanation
When referring to the medium used for writing, 'in ink' is the standard English idiom. 'With' is generally used for the instrument (e.g., with a pen).
D
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The phrase 'target set by' is standard usage. 'Set' is the past participle of 'set', indicating the action performed by the ministry.
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family are
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families are
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family is
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families is
C
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Collective nouns like 'family' are treated as singular when referring to the unit as a whole. Therefore, 'family is' is the correct subject-verb agreement.
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establishment
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significance
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assurance
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corruption
C
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The sentence requires a noun that means a guarantee or certainty. 'Assurance' fits the context of receiving approval.
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do you
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can you
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must you
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will you
D
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In imperative sentences, 'will you' is the standard tag question used to soften a command or request. It is more idiomatic than the other options.
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have got
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have got going
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have get going
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have got to go
D
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The phrase 'have got to' is an idiomatic way of expressing obligation or necessity. 'Have got to go' means 'must go'.
A
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When referring to a point in time in the past that continues to the present, 'since' is the correct preposition to use with the present perfect tense.
A
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The sentence asks for the superlative form of 'bad' to contrast with 'best'. The superlative of 'bad' is 'worst'.
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have you
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haven't you
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isn't you
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isn't it
A
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In a negative statement, the tag question should be positive. Since the main clause is 'You haven't taken', the tag must be 'have you'.
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account for
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account
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account in
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account to
A
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The phrasal verb 'account for' means to constitute or make up a part of a total. It is the correct choice for describing percentages of growth.
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you taking
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will you take
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you are taking
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to be taken by you
C
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The sentence uses a relative clause to describe the train. 'You are taking' is the correct present continuous form to describe an action happening in the near future.
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for learn English
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to learn English
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for to learn English
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for English's learning
B
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Explanation
The infinitive 'to learn' is used to express purpose. 'Susan is going to England to learn English' is the correct structure.