She sought start-up funding for the Cherokee Gardens, a commercial gardening operation. Her success with economic development led to her election, in 1983, as deputy chief.
(A)NO CHANGE
(B) Leading to her election in 1983 as deputy chief, her success was with economic development.
(C) Her election in 1983 as deputy chief was resulting from her economic success.
(D) In 1983, electing her as deputy chief, her success with economic development was recognized.
The school flourishes today, with two campuses—one in Spring Green, Wisconsin, and the other near Scottsdale, Arizona, in the Sonoran Desert. Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion would NOT be acceptable?
（A）the other one （B） that one （C） another （D） one
Correct Answer: B
The Mendoza family made their living working alternately as field hands and as touring musicians.
（A）earned their living by （B） made their living from （C） made their living on （D） earned their living
Correct Answer: C
The survival of the tree is essentia to the South American economy, since about annually ＄44 million worth of Brazil nuts are sold. The best placement for the underlined portion would be:
（A）where it is now. （B） after the word million. （C） after the word worth. （D） after the word sold (ending the sentence with a period).
Correct Answer: D
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