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Dairy products were consumed by North Africans as early as seven thousand years ago.

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Four faculty members have received recognition for their outstanding work.

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Scientists at the Large Hadron Collider, an experimental physics facility, are studying the basic properties of the universe.

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Dr. Fontaine is translating the manuscript from French to English.

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Some fifty-eight thousand rechargeable batteries were recalled in February 2011 due to a potential burn hazard.

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The liquid was absorbed by the sponge.

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Q1) The king gave him a reward.

• A reward was given by the king.

• He has given a reward by the king.

• A reward is given by the king.

• He was given a reward by the king.

Q7) They will ask you a lot of questions at the interview.

• A You are asked a lot of questions at the interview.

• B You were being asked a lot of questions at the Interview.

• C You will be asked a lot of questions at the interview.

• D You are being asked a lot of questions at the Interview.

Q2) People speak English all over the world.

• A English has been spoken by people.

• B English was spoken by people.

• C English will be spoken all over the world.

• D English is spoken all over the world.

Q4) I am doing sums.

• A Sums are done by me.

• B Sums must be done by me.

• C Sums are being done by me.

• D I must be doing the sums.