Combine these two sentences with comparison or contrast language: Most people learn to speak their first language before they can read or write. _____, they learn to speak, read, and write in the second language simultaneously.
However
Despite
Because
Although
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By studying historical documents, archaeologists can _____ insight into the lives of ancient civilizations.
gain
outsource
imply
reconstruct
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He carried the puzzle carefully to ensure that all the pieces remained _____.
severe
intact
fatal
impact
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The research indicated that it is helpful for teachers to focus on students' learning processes rather than only on their learning ________.
outcomes
ratios
mechanisms
restrictions
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In some countries, women _______ men in terms of higher education enrollment.
undermine
contradict
progress
outnumber
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Correct or incorrect? Dr. Jones who teaches the EAP class used to live in Melbourne.
Incorrect. Dr. Jones, who teaches the EAP class, used to live in Melbourne.
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The business has just fully _______ a chain of about 20 retail stores.
activated
achieved
acknowledged
acquired
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The newly elected president _______ the return of capital punishment.
amends
approaches
advocates
affects
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They are trying to operate beyond the _______ of the airport.
challenge
clause
capacity
coherent
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The CEO ______ that we wait until the budget has been announced before committing ourselves to any expenditure.
challenged
pioneered
ceased
proposed
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Could you________ the first point please? I don't understand it completely.
confirm
contradict
classify
clarify
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I didn't study as much as I could. ......................, I passed the test.
Although
Until
However
Because
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_____________ establishing new schools is not permitted, there is always a loophole that can be exploited.
Although
Because
Nevertheless
Until
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Sophie is clearly exhausted, _______ she insists on completing her assignment on time.
despite
because
unless
yet
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My sister is ___ engineer. She's ___ best engineer in the world. (use articles)
an, the
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If I were a millionaire, I will buy a Lamborghini.
