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Question 201 Discuss
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His extreme statements almost border ____ sheer madness

A
at
B
on
C
to
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

'Border on' means to come very close to being something.
Question 202 Discuss
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True courage is often born ____ severe adversity

A
from
B
of
C
by
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

A quality 'born of' something means it originates from it.
Question 203 Discuss
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He decided to break ____ his old friends after the dispute

A
from
B
away
C
with
D
off

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

To 'break with' someone means to end a relationship.
Question 204 Discuss
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The grieving widow suddenly burst ____ tears at the funeral

A
in
B
to
C
into
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

You 'burst into' tears or laughter.
Question 205 Discuss
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Activists continue to campaign ____ child labor in the region

A
on
B
for
C
against
D
to

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

You campaign 'against' an evil practice.
Question 206 Discuss
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What is the primary cause ____ this massive environmental pollution

A
for
B
of
C
about
D
on

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You are looking for the 'cause of' a problem.
Question 207 Discuss
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Do not constantly cavil ____ minor flaws in her work

A
on
B
at
C
about
D
over

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

To 'cavil at' means to make petty or unnecessary objections.
Question 208 Discuss
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The dishonest merchant cheated the old lady ____ her savings

A
from
B
of
C
off
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You cheat someone 'of' their possessions.
Question 209 Discuss
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The angry workers are clamouring ____ higher wages

A
on
B
to
C
for
D
about

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

You 'clamour for' a demand.
Question 210 Discuss
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His progressive ideas directly clash ____ traditional beliefs

A
against
B
with
C
to
D
on

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Ideas or schedules 'clash with' one another.
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