The 1987 election was marred by controversy over whether a woman could hack it, and Mankiller's margin of victory was slim.
(A)NO CHANGE
(B) had what it took,
(C) was fit to lead,
(D) could call the shots,
His credibility established, dietary principles were the focus of his many lectures.
(A)NO CHANGE (B) Graham lectured widely on his dietary principles. (C) the theories of diet he had developed were the subject of his lectures. (D) people were interested in hearing about Graham’s dietary principles.
Correct Answer: B
Reading books aloud and hearing them read can help release the rhythms and eloquence present in the work.
(A)NO CHANGE (B) rhythms, and eloquence (C) rhythms and eloquence, (D) rhythms, and, eloquence
Correct Answer: A
Snakes are only rarely dangerous to humans. Their fangs,35 so intimidating when the snakes are hissing, are designed not to attack people but to hold small prey;36 small rodents, birds, insects, etc.
(A) NO CHANGE(B) fangs being(C) fangs, so they are(D) fangs, they are
Correct Answer: A
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