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1. John as well as his younger brother, is going to study in school.

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The given answer is correct because the subject "John as well as his younger brother" is treated as a singular noun phrase. Even though it includes two individuals, the verb "is going" agrees with the singular subject.

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Good grammar is essential because it helps with your communication skills, as it aids you to be more precise with your words. Having a solid grasp of English... see moregrammar will help you improve your overall English skills and performance as a student. For this quiz, you will have to fill in the blank with the best possible answer. You will also need to evaluate sentences for grammatical correctness. You will do well with this quiz; go for it. see less

2. Part of the money goes to charity.

Explanation

The statement "Part of the money goes to charity" is true. This implies that a portion of the money is being donated to a charitable cause.

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3. Statistics hasn't been revised as a course approach far too long.

Explanation

The given statement suggests that the course approach for Statistics has not been revised for a long time. The word "approach" implies the way in which the subject is taught or the curriculum followed. Therefore, the correct answer indicates that the statement accurately portrays the situation, suggesting that the course approach for Statistics has not been updated or revised in a significant period of time.

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4. The police hasn't made any arrest lately.

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The statement implies that the police have not made any arrests recently. Since the statement is true, the correct answer is "Correct".

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5. Winsor McLay _____ the father of animation.

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The correct answer is "Is considered." This is because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "Winsor McLay" is singular. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is "is considered."

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6. After class, Theresa ___ to her car and drives to work.

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The correct answer is "runs" because it agrees with the subject "Theresa" and is in the present tense. The sentence is describing a habitual action that Theresa does after class, indicating that she regularly runs to her car and drives to work.

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7. Once in a while, Patty ___ shopping in an Indian grocery store and cooks tandoori chicken

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The correct answer is "goes." In the sentence, the word "Patty" is the subject, and we need a verb to show what Patty does. Since "once in a while" indicates that this action happens occasionally, we use the present simple tense. The base form of the verb "go" is incorrect because it doesn't agree with the subject. However, the present simple third person singular form "goes" agrees with the subject Patty, making it the correct answer.

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8. Your chances of winning the lottery in the state of New York ___ less than being struck by lightning.

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The correct answer is "Is" because the sentence is referring to the chances of winning the lottery, which is a singular subject. Therefore, the verb "is" should be used instead of "are" which is used for plural subjects. The sentence is comparing the chances of winning the lottery in New York to being struck by lightning, implying that winning the lottery is less likely than being struck by lightning.

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9. You and I am supposed to clean the room before Moms get home.

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10. Be careful, Grandma's scissor is very sharp.

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The given answer "Correct" is the correct answer because it indicates that one should be careful with Grandma's sharp scissors.

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11. In the early 1900s Mclay ____ his films by himself.

Explanation

In the early 1900s, Mclay animated his films by himself.

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12. When students ___ up all night, no matter how much energy they have,  they are not alert in the morning

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When students stay up all night, their lack of sleep affects their alertness in the morning, regardless of how much energy they have.

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13. I used to fly to Buffalo every summer and live in Florida every winter, but now I ___ here permanently

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The sentence is in the present tense, indicated by the word "now." The subject "I" is singular, so the correct verb form is "live." "Lives" is the third person singular form of the verb and would be used if the subject were "he," "she," or "it." Since the subject is "I," the correct answer is "live."

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14. He created Mickey Mouse, added sound and music to his movies, and ___ the first full length time

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The correct answer is "Produced" because the sentence is in the past tense and refers to something that has already happened. The phrase "he created Mickey Mouse, added sound and music to his movies" suggests that the person being referred to was involved in the production of movies in the past. Therefore, the appropriate verb form to complete the sentence is "produced."

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15. Why don't we ___ the park on the weekend and bring some friends with us?

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This question is asking for a suitable verb to fill in the blank. The verb "visit" is the correct answer because it matches the subject "we" and is in the appropriate form for the sentence. The sentence is suggesting the idea of going to the park on the weekend and bringing friends along.

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16. An image is put on the computer and then quickly ____ by a similar image with a small change.

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The sentence is in the passive voice and describes an action that is done to the image. The word "replaced" is the past participle form of the verb "replace," which is the correct form to use in the passive voice. It indicates that the image is being substituted or exchanged with a similar image that has a small change.

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17. If it ___ today, Ed will not need to water the lawn.

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If it rains today, Ed will not need to water the lawn. This sentence is written in the conditional form, expressing a hypothetical situation. The verb "rains" is the correct answer because it matches the present tense of the subject "it." The use of the present tense indicates that the action of raining is a possibility in the present or future.

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18. The last question on the test were very difficult.

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19. Everyone need to be loved.

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The statement "Everyone need to be loved" is grammatically incorrect. The correct form should be "Everyone needs to be loved." The subject "everyone" is singular and requires the singular form of the verb "needs."

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20. Neither of the statements is false.

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The given question states that neither of the statements is false. This means that both statements are true. Therefore, the correct answer is "Correct" because it aligns with the information provided in the question.

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21. People who do win the lottery, though they may have the good intention to invest, occasionally ___ up becoming impoverished because they give all their money to charity.

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Some people who win the lottery may have the intention to invest their money wisely. However, occasionally they end up becoming impoverished because they give all their money to charity. This means that instead of using their winnings to secure their financial future, they choose to donate everything, leading to financial difficulties and ultimately ending up with no money left.

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22. People from the South is very friendly.

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23. No news are good news.

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The statement "No news are good news" is incorrect. The correct phrase is "No news is good news." This means that when there is no information or updates about a certain situation, it is often assumed to be positive or favorable. The use of "is" instead of "are" is grammatically correct because "news" is an uncountable noun and should be treated as singular.

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24. Walt Disney ____ animations to a new level since he started in the animation business

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The correct answer is "Took." This is because the sentence is referring to a past action that Walt Disney performed, indicating that he elevated or advanced animations to a new level since he started in the animation business. "Took" is the past tense of the verb "take," which accurately conveys the idea of an action that occurred in the past.

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25. A lot of people ___ John to be very quiet.

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The correct answer is "consider". In this sentence, the subject "a lot of people" is plural, so the verb should also be plural. "Considers" is incorrect because it is the singular form of the verb. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is "consider."

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26. The character will always ____

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The correct answer is "Move" because the question is asking about the character's action in the present or future tense. "Moving" and "Moved" are in the past tense, while "Moves" is in the future tense. Therefore, the character will always "Move."

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27. There ___ too much crime in this world.

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The correct answer is "is" because the subject "there" is followed by a singular noun "too much crime." In English, when "there" is used as a dummy subject, it is always followed by a singular verb, regardless of the number of the noun that comes after it. Therefore, "is" is the correct verb form to use in this sentence.

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28. Hundreds of photographs ____ to make a one minute film everyday.

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The correct answer is "Were needed" because the subject "hundreds of photographs" is plural, so the verb should also be plural. In this case, "were" is the correct past tense form of the verb "to be" to agree with the plural subject.

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29. One of Magellan's ships explored the __________ of South America for a passage across the continent.

Explanation

Magellan's ship explored the coastline of South America in search of a passage across the continent. This suggests that they were looking for a route along the coast that would allow them to navigate around the continent rather than crossing through it. By exploring the coastline, they hoped to find a way to reach the Pacific Ocean and continue their journey. The other options, such as mountain range, physical features, and islands, do not specifically indicate a search for a passage across the continent.

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30. Either the president or the vice has signed the document.

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The correct answer is "Incorrect" because the subject-verb agreement is incorrect in the given sentence. The verb "has" should be changed to "have" to agree with the plural subject "the president or the vice."

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31. He ____ every picture separately one at a time.

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The correct answer is "Drew" because it is the past tense form of the verb "draw." The sentence is describing an action that happened in the past, so the past tense is appropriate.

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32. The drawing of the background ____ motionless always.

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The correct answer is "Remained" because the word "remained" is the past tense form of the verb "remain." In the given sentence, the word "always" suggests a continuous state of being motionless in the background. Therefore, "remained" accurately conveys the idea that the background has always been motionless and continues to be so.

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33. Animated movies _____ a lot over the last 100 years.

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The correct answer is "Has changed" because the subject "animated movies" is singular and requires the singular form of the verb "has" to agree with it. Additionally, the use of "over the last 100 years" indicates a time period that is still ongoing, further supporting the use of the present perfect tense.

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34. The Pope divided New World lands between Spain and Portugal according to their location on one side or the other of an imaginary geographical line 50 degrees west of Greenwich that extends in a _________ direction.

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During the Age of Exploration, the Pope divided New World lands between Spain and Portugal based on their location in relation to an imaginary line 50 degrees west of Greenwich. This line extended in a north and south direction, dividing the territories. This division allowed Spain to claim the lands to the west of the line, while Portugal could claim the lands to the east of the line. Therefore, the correct answer is "north and south".

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35. Four of the ships sought a passage along the southern __________.

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The correct answer is "coast." The question is asking about the path that four ships took, and the word "coast" refers to the area of land along the edge of the sea or ocean. Therefore, it is logical to assume that the ships sought a passage along the southern coast.

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36. Marie __________ by leaving Poland and travelling to France to enter the Sorbonne.

Explanation

Marie challenged authority by leaving Poland and travelling to France to enter the Sorbonne. This implies that she defied the established power or control in her country and took a bold step to pursue her education in a foreign land. By challenging authority, Marie displayed courage, determination, and a willingness to go against the norms or expectations of her society.

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37. 2. Magellan lost the favor of the king of Portugal when he became involved in a political _________. 

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Magellan lost the favor of the king of Portugal when he became involved in a political entanglement. This suggests that Magellan got caught up in a complicated or messy political situation, which likely resulted in him falling out of favor with the king. It implies that his involvement in this entanglement had negative consequences for his relationship with the king and possibly affected his standing or reputation.

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38. Her __________ began to fade when she returned to the Sorbonne to succeed her husband.

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Upon returning to the Sorbonne to succeed her husband, the woman's enthusiasm or hope for the future began to fade. This suggests that she was let down or disheartened by the experience, which aligns with the concept of disappointment.

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39. __________ have concluded that the volcanic eruption caused a tidal wave.

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Scientists who study atmospheric conditions have concluded that the volcanic eruption caused a tidal wave. This is because atmospheric scientists analyze the effects of volcanic eruptions on the atmosphere, including the release of ash and gases. They can study the atmospheric conditions before, during, and after an eruption to understand how it may have influenced other natural phenomena, such as tidal waves. By examining changes in air pressure, temperature, and wind patterns, atmospheric scientists can determine the cause and impact of a tidal wave following a volcanic eruption.

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40. Scientists have used __________ water to wash away volcanic ash from the skeletons of victims.

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Scientists have used purified water to wash away volcanic ash from the skeletons of victims. Purified water is free from impurities and contaminants, making it ideal for cleaning delicate artifacts. Using bottled water may not guarantee its purity, while volcanic water may contain minerals and substances that could potentially damage the skeletons. Sea water and fountain water may also contain impurities that could affect the preservation of the skeletons. Therefore, purified water is the most suitable choice for this task.

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41. In the spring of 1521, the ships crossed the __________ now called the International Date Line.

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42. Scientists analyzed data about Vesuvius in the same way that a zoologist __________ a specimen.

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The correct answer is "studies by cutting apart." This analogy suggests that scientists analyze data about Vesuvius in a similar way to how a zoologist studies a specimen by dissecting it. By "cutting apart" the specimen, the zoologist can examine its internal structure and understand it in detail. Similarly, scientists analyze data about Vesuvius by breaking it down, examining its components, and studying it in detail to gain a deeper understanding of the volcano.

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43. 1. The 16th century was an age of great __________ exploration.

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During the 16th century, there was a significant increase in land exploration. This was a time when explorers like Christopher Columbus and Ferdinand Magellan embarked on voyages to discover new lands and expand their empires. These explorations led to the discovery of new continents, such as the Americas, and opened up trade routes and colonization opportunities. The term "land exploration" refers to the exploration and discovery of new territories and lands during this period.

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44. Herculaneum and its harbor were buried under __________ lava.

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Herculaneum and its harbor were buried under solid lava. This means that the lava that flowed from Mount Vesuvius and covered the city was in a solid state, as opposed to being liquid, flowing, or gas. The solid lava hardened and formed a protective layer over the city, preserving it for centuries until its rediscovery.

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45. Even though she became fatally ill from working with radium, Marie Curie was never __________. 

Explanation

Marie Curie was never disappointed despite becoming fatally ill from working with radium. This suggests that she remained determined and focused on her work, despite the challenges and risks involved. Her commitment to her scientific research and her passion for discovery likely outweighed any feelings of disappointment she may have had.

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46. When she learned that she could not attned the university in Warsaw, she felt __________.

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The correct answer is "depressed" because learning that she could not attend the university in Warsaw likely caused her to feel a deep sense of sadness, hopelessness, and despair. This news would have had a significant impact on her future plans and aspirations, leading to feelings of depression.

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47. The passage was found near 50 degrees S of __________.

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The passage was found near 50 degrees S of Greenwich. This indicates that the location mentioned in the passage is located 50 degrees south of the Prime Meridian, which passes through Greenwich, England.

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48. The Curies' __________ collaboration helped to unlock the secrets of the atom.

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The Curies' friendly collaboration helped to unlock the secrets of the atom because they worked together in a positive and harmonious manner. Their friendly relationship allowed them to freely share ideas, support each other, and work towards a common goal. This created an environment conducive to scientific discovery and breakthroughs in the field of chemistry and atomic research.

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49. __________ she remembered their joy together.

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The word "dejectedly" suggests that the person is feeling downcast or disheartened. In the given sentence, the word "remembered" implies that the person is recalling a past memory. Therefore, when the person remembers their joy together, it is likely that they are feeling dejected because they are no longer experiencing that joy.

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50. The poisonous gases were not __________ in the air.

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The correct answer is "able to float" because the statement implies that the poisonous gases were not able to remain suspended in the air. This suggests that they were not buoyant enough to float or stay airborne.

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51. Marie had a bright mind and a __________ personality.

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Marie's bright mind suggests that she is intelligent and capable of thinking critically. The term "lighthearted" refers to someone who is cheerful, carefree, and has a positive outlook on life. Therefore, the phrase "a lighthearted personality" implies that Marie is not only intelligent but also has a cheerful and optimistic demeanor.

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John as well as his younger brother, is going to study in school.
Part of the money goes to charity.
Statistics hasn't been revised as a course approach far too long.
The police hasn't made any arrest lately.
Winsor McLay _____ the father of animation.
After class, Theresa ___ to her car and drives to work.
Once in a while, Patty ___ shopping in an Indian grocery store and...
Your chances of winning the lottery in the state of New York ___ less...
You and I am supposed to clean the room before Moms get home.
Be careful, Grandma's scissor is very sharp.
In the early 1900s Mclay ____ his films by himself.
When students ___ up all night, no matter how much energy they...
I used to fly to Buffalo every summer and live in Florida every...
He created Mickey Mouse, added sound and music to his movies, and ___...
Why don't we ___ the park on the weekend and bring some friends with...
An image is put on the computer and then quickly ____ by a similar...
If it ___ today, Ed will not need to water the lawn.
The last question on the test were very difficult.
Everyone need to be loved.
Neither of the statements is false.
People who do win the lottery, though they may have the good intention...
People from the South is very friendly.
No news are good news.
Walt Disney ____ animations to a new level since he started in the...
A lot of people ___ John to be very quiet.
The character will always ____
There ___ too much crime in this world.
Hundreds of photographs ____ to make a one minute film everyday.
One of Magellan's ships explored the __________ of South America...
Either the president or the vice has signed the document.
He ____ every picture separately one at a time.
The drawing of the background ____ motionless always.
Animated movies _____ a lot over the last 100 years.
The Pope divided New World lands between Spain and Portugal according...
Four of the ships sought a passage along the southern __________.
Marie __________ by leaving Poland and travelling to France to enter...
2. Magellan lost the favor of the king of Portugal when he became...
Her __________ began to fade when she returned to the Sorbonne to...
__________ have concluded that the volcanic eruption caused a tidal...
Scientists have used __________ water to wash away volcanic ash from...
In the spring of 1521, the ships crossed the __________ now called the...
Scientists analyzed data about Vesuvius in the same way that a...
1. The 16th century was an age of great __________ exploration.
Herculaneum and its harbor were buried under __________ lava.
Even though she became fatally ill from working with radium, Marie...
When she learned that she could not attned the university in Warsaw,...
The passage was found near 50 degrees S of __________.
The Curies' __________ collaboration helped to unlock the secrets...
__________ she remembered their joy together.
The poisonous gases were not __________ in the air.
Marie had a bright mind and a __________ personality.
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