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1. Emma Thompson was nominated for an Academy Award as both a screenwriter __________ an actress in 1996
   1. also
   2. or
   3. in addition
   4. and

   Answer: D

2. With neither a naturally aggressive disposition ________ particularly large size, the mimic octopus survives quite easily because of its natural adaptations.
   1. and a
   2. with its
   3. nor a
   4. or its

   Answer: C

3. Above-ground swimming pools have ________ the flexibility of being able to be moved from place to place but also the efficiency of using less water than standard in-ground pools.
   1. that
   2. all
   3. in addition
   4. not only

   Answer: D

4. Life in the Sahara has many negative features including aridity and high temperatures but many positive aspects ________.
   1. in addition to
   2. as well
   3. coupled with
   4. plus

   Answer: B

5. As a universal language, Esperanto has never really gained widespread acceptance ________ its lack of native speakers.
   1. because
   2. as a result
   3. in order to
   4. due to

   Answer: D

6. Readily soluble in sulfuric and nitric acid, mercury is __________ birth defects can easily result from its ingestion by pregnant women.
   1. such poisonous that
   2. so poisonous that
   3. too poisonous that
   4. very poisonous that

   Answer: B

7. Synthetic polymers may be __________ thermoplastic or thermosetting depending on the action of tolylene diisocyanate.
   1. both
   2. as well as
   3. but also
   4. either

   Answer: D

8. Road conditions in the United States suffered a severe setback __________ of the Civil War.
   1. as a result of
   2. because
   3. despite
   4. in spite of the fact that

   Answer: A

9. __________ other mollusks, the oyster reproduces by eggs.
   1. Like
   2. As to
   3. Regarding
   4. With

   Answer: A

10. The introduction of the Japanese persimmon into the United States aroused widespread interest throughout the country __________ the precocity of the trees and the large size and great beauty of the fruit.
    1. on account of
    2. because
    3. nevertheless
    4. owing with Answers: A