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We had to _______ permission from the city to build an extension to our house.

• get
• take
• earn
• offer

The new law will ______ effect in six months.

• take
• bring
• give
• have

She couldn't help but ______ a witty comment about the situation.

• make
• draw
• take
• fall

More than 30 people ______ evidence to the court during the four-week trial.

• gave
• grant
• explained
• produced

I don't think people should be allowed to ______ experiments on animals.

• perform
• create
• make
• produce

The government decided to ______ an election next month to allow citizens to choose their new representatives.

• hold
• make
• take
• vote

Since childhood, he has ______ a dream of becoming an astronaut.

• had
• held
• shown
• told

Switching off lights when not in use can help ______ electricity and reduce bills.

• save
• spend
• earn
• give

If you don't want your business to ______ bankrupt, avoid consulting those willing to step out on a limb.

• go
• pay
• take
• come

Do you ______ Business English course at your school?

• run
• give
• arrange
• study