WORD CHOICE QUIZ FOR ACT

After Gaudi’s death, work stalled between 1936 and 1940 when the Civil War broke out in Spain and again as World War II began, leaving the project years behind schedule. During the wars, Catalan anarchists destroyed part of the basilica and the models and designs Gaudi left for the builders, 1 who disagreed with the direction the building should take. It took years for the project to get back on track; once it was, it was impossible to know whether additional construction would match Gaudi’s vision.

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• who were forced to reconstruct what plans they could, an arduous and time-consuming process.

• who were still years behind schedule in finishing the basilica.

• although later some of the original work would be rediscovered.

The Sagrada Familia, one of the most iconic structures in Barcelona, remains unfinished, a constant work-in-progress in the Barcelona skyline. Despite these setbacks, it is open to the public for both religious services and tourism, attracting over three million visitors a year. In fact, tourist entrance fees now pay for annual construction costs 1 each year now that it is open to the public. 

• since it is now open to the public

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• because it is now open to the public

United States presidents William Henry Harrison and John Tyler, both originally natives of Charles City County, Virginia, share a unique place in American history.

• natives

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• originally native

• natives, originally,

The nonprofit organization is able to raise an annual $350,000 per year from fundraising banquets alone.

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• is able to raise

• are able to raise

• are able to raise an annual

Contrary to popular belief, bats are not blind, and in fact, are among the most sensory animals on the planet; they use sonar to locate prey, and their ability to communicate audibly at a wide range of frequencies assists them in mating, helping them to distinguish their own species from that of others.

• those of others

• these of others

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• others

The several varied differences between the two animals led scientists to believe they were two unique species, when in fact they were one and the same.

• differences

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• variable differences

• difference

Though the political action group was generally in favor of traditional business practices, members could often be found protesting against the use of coal and instead favored more environmentally-conscious wind-powered businesses.

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• away from

• with

Despite the previous growth over the years, in May of this year, the stock depreciated in value by over 15%.

• depreciated

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• have been depreciating in value

• has been depreciating in value

Within the excavated burial site was found a wealth of ancient artifacts, some of it as old as 2,000 years.

• of them

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• with ages

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With this new focus, I began studying mechanical engineering and automotive design. I might not have been able to drive a race car; but now I could design a car, build a car, and engineer it to win a race. The drivers still get all the credit for the championships, but everyone knows they would never win without the people like myself.

• still get all credit for the championship

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• still get all credits for championships

• still get all the credit among championships