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Choose one answer to complete each sentence.

1. The reply was deliberately ___, leaving both interpretations open.

   equivocal / unequivocal / explicit

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   Correct answer: equivocal

   Choose the word that matches the precise meaning and collocation: equivocal means ambiguous; tacit means understood without being stated; tenuous means weak or slight; cogent describes clear, convincing reasoning.

2. We should ___ in mind that the sample was small.

   carry / bear / hold

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   Correct answer: bear

   Fixed combinations matter: bear in mind means remember; call into question means cast doubt on; draw a distinction means identify a difference; tally with means agree with or match.

3. Be that as it ___, the central objection remains.

   can / may / would

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   Correct answer: may

   Formal concession and purpose use precise patterns: be that as it may acknowledges a point before disagreeing; with a view to takes an -ing form; lest can introduce should + base verb; so + adjective at the start can trigger inversion.

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