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Shall we ________ into the dining room?
- Proceed
- Precede
Correct Answer

A. Proceed

Explanation

The word "proceed" means to move forward or to continue with a course of action. In this context, the question is asking if it is appropriate or advisable to move or go into the dining room. Therefore, the correct answer is "proceed" as it suggests that it is acceptable to enter the dining room.

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3.

The City ________ met to discuss the new election procedures.
- Counsel
- Council
Correct Answer

A. Council

Explanation

The correct answer is "Council". In this sentence, "The City" suggests that a group of people from the city is meeting. The word "council" refers to a group of people who are elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice. Therefore, it makes sense in the context of the sentence that the city council would meet to discuss the new election procedures.

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4.

I have more food ________ I can eat.
- Then
- Than
Correct Answer

A. Than

Explanation

The correct answer is "than". In this sentence, the word "than" is used to compare the amount of food the speaker has with the amount they can eat. It indicates that the speaker has more food than they are able to consume.

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5.

The new anthology ________ famous quotations about writing.
- Sites
- Cites
Correct Answer

A. Cites

Explanation

The correct answer is "cites." In this sentence, the word "cites" is used as a verb, meaning to quote or refer to a source. Therefore, the new anthology refers to or quotes famous quotations about writing.

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Shall we ________ into the dining room?

The City ________ met to discuss the new election procedures.

I have more food ________ I can eat.

The new anthology ________ famous quotations about writing.