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Of course, these days even an entire untouched penny hardly lying on the sidewalk is worth bending over to pick up.

(A)where it is now.

(B) after the word days.

(C) after the word is.

(D) after the word worth.

Thick mists rise from the pools, the water obscures.

（A）NO CHANGE （B） obscuring （C） obscuring the water, （D） obscurant water.

Correct Answer: C

In 1753, at the age of twenty-two, Banneker constructed a clock out of hand-carved wooden parts, displayed his mechanical skills, and displaying his interest in learning.

（A）NO CHANGE （B）displayed his skills when he constructed a clock out of hand-carved wooden parts and displayed his interest in mechanical skills. （C）displayed his interest in learning and his mechanical skills when he constructed a clock out of hand- carved wooden parts. （D）displayed his interest in mechanical skills by constructing a clock out of hand-carved wooden parts and his interest in learning.

Correct Answer: C

In the early twentieth century, as cameras, became easier to use and more affordable, amateur photographers began capturing scenes and subjects that had previously been neglected.

（A）NO CHANGE （B） have previously been （C） are previously being （D） are previously

Correct Answer: A