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  • 2. We were stuck in (stationery) traffic for over an hour.
    Incorrect - stationary
  • 1. Prisoners shouldn't be allowed to (profit) from their crimes by writing books.
    Correct
  • 5. I sat (besides) Laura while she read the letter.
    Incorrect - beside
  • 6. I know that my fear of spiders isn't (rationale).
    incorrect - rational
  • 8. If you know the answer, (rise) your hand.
    incorrect - raise
  • 4. Talks broke down when the two sides were unable to reach a (compromise).
    Correct
  • 7. The others left, and, at last, I was (alone) in the building.
    Correct
  • 3. She went to San Francisco to (assist) a conference.
    Incorrect - attend