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56) He lost a lot of money by ....... on horses.

  1. betting
  2. playing
  3. sleeping
  4. risking

Answer: A

Explanation: Betting on horses means gambling money on the outcome of a horse race.


57) Clerks were made ........ when the banks introduced computers

  1. happy
  2. relaxed
  3. redundant
  4. loyal

Answer: C

Explanation: Redundant means outmoded or unneeded.


58) After the rain the weather ........... and we went for a walk.

  1. cleared away
  2. cleared up
  3. cleared out
  4. cleared in

Answer: B

Explanation: Cleared up


59) The building comprises ........... 30 flats.

  1. of
  2. with
  3. by
  4. none of the above

Answer: D

Explanation: No preposition required; it is a complete sentence.


60) Only one candidate out of ten ......... the required qualifications for the job.

  1. acquire
  2. contain
  3. gain
  4. possesses

Answer: D

Explanation: Possesses


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