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42 Cards in this Set
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Afflicted...with
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Many children in the United States are afflicted with diabetes.
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Analogous...to
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Many people feel that burning the American flag is analogous to tearing up one's passport.
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Argue...with
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It is not wise to argue with your teacher the day before you ask him for a recommendation letter.
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As...as
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As immature as John is, he at least knows better than to drink and drive.
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Assert...that
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Researchers assert that maintaining a balanced, consistent diet and exercising regularly are key components of a healthy lifestyle.
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Aversion...to
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Students who aversions to studying find it difficult to excel in their classes.
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Between...and
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There is no difference between a European size 36 shoe and an American size 6 shoe.
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Buy...from
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Many people only buy fruits and vegetables from the farmers' market.
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Capable...of
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A determined and diligent student is capable of achieving any score on the SAT.
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Comply...with
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Jesse was able to comply with rules once they were clearly explained.
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Composed...of
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The SAT is composed of three tests:the writing test, the critical reading test, and the math test.
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Consider...(nothing)
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Most people consider Brugge the most beautiful city in Belgium.
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Consider...to be
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LaToya is considered to be the brightest student in the class.
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Continue...(nothing)
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Even though loud music began to play outside, Alicia continues her speech.
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Craving...for
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Every time Mark returns home from visiting Hershey Park, he has a craving for chocolate.
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Define...as
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Many people define success on the SAT as getting the score needed to attend the schools desired.
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Different...from
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The behavior of infant boys is different from the behavior of infant girls.
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Dispute...over
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The two men had a dispute over whose child was smarter.
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Either...or
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Martin will have either the tiramisu or the key lime pie for dessert.
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Equally...(nothing)
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Martin likes tiramisu and key lime pie equally.
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In search...of
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Since the beginning of time man has been in search of the meaning of life.
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Inside...(nothing)
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The cat is inside the box.
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Intend...to
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I intend to study six days a week for the SAT.
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Meet...(nothing)
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The rule is you meet with a task or an obstacle, but you meet a person.
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Meet...with
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The rule is you meet with with a task or an obstacle, but you meet a person.
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Mistake...for
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People always mistake me for Janet Jackson.
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Name...(nothing)
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Albert II was named ruler of Monaco on July 12, 2005.
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Neither...nor
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Neither the cat nor the dog liked staying home alone.
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Not only...but also
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Invisible Man is not only well written but it also tells the story of many men.
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Off...(nothing)
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When the man came home the dog quickly jumped off the couch.
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Plan...to
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I often to plan to study vocabulary but have neglected to and my SAT score is thus suffering.
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Preoccupation...with
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Most people in the 11th grade are too preoccupied with their studies to party every weekend.
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Prior...to
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Prior to the elections the mayor's ratings were incredibly high.
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Prohibit...from
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In NY people under the age of 21 are prohibited from consuming alcohol.
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Regard...as
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Michael Jordan is regarded as the undisputed king of basketball.
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Responsible...for
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Parents are responsible for their children.
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Responsibility...to
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Students have a responsibility to maintain good grades.
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Separate...from
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It is very easy for children to be separated from their parents in crowded amusement parks.
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Superior...to
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Joel's peach cobbler is far superior to any store bought one.
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Try...to
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Try to stay focused while taking the exam.
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Used...to
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Lucia used to only like science, now she likes math as well.
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Visit...(nothing)
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Lydia can't wait to visit her sister Selma next month.
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