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We were starving but decided to make the long drive home because the choices at the food court would have poisoned you.

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• her

• them

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Today you can buy fried chicken in minutes at a fast food drive-thru. But in the 1800s, you had to slaughter, pluck, and cook the bird herself to serve chicken for dinner.

• she

• a woman

• ourselves

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When a student has disappointed a professor, you can always try smiling in class or offering a compliment to get back on the teacher’s good side.

• students have

• I have

• you have

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Athletes need to stay hydrated. They can choose plain water from a fountain, but you might prefer a drink that adds electrolytes so that their performance is optimal.

• You

• they

• our

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Fritz refuses to buy books until after the semester has begun. The texts professors require on the syllabus are often not necessary for your success in class.

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• our

• his

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I refuse to drive on the interstate at rush hour. Too many drivers are whipping in and out of lanes, careless about how their behavior affects you.

• We should refuse

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• me

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If you are daring, try this bacon-maple ice cream sundae that I made. The combination of salty and sweet might appeal to you.

• me

• them

• her

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You can fix your money problems with a little financial discipline. You must pay yourself first, putting a few dollars into savings before tackling

any of the other bills.

• We

• People

• themselves

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Malcolm and Dwayne are in competition for Yolanda’s love. Buying flowers would win you a woman’s affection.

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• him

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Professional race car drivers listen closely to their engines. You can anticipate performance variations based on sounds a regular driver would miss.

• your

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• we

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