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493.

Fill in: He congratulated her ___ winning the scholarship.

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494.

Fill in: The report must be submitted ___ Friday.

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495.

Fill in: She arrived ___ the airport before noon.

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496.

Fill in: He was accused ___ negligence.

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497.

Fill in: The teacher distributed the books ___ the students.

among

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498.

Fill in: He divided the money ___ the two brothers.

between

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499.

Fill in: They have been waiting ___ two hours.

for

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500.

Fill in: She has been working here ___ 2020.

since

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501.

Correct: 'Ten kilometres are a long distance to walk in this heat.'

Ten kilometres is a long distance to walk in this heat.

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502.

Correct: 'Mathematics are my favourite subject.'

Mathematics is my favourite subject.

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503.

Correct: 'The number of applicants have increased this year.'

The number of applicants has increased this year.

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504.

Correct: 'A number of applicants has withdrawn from the competition.'

A number of applicants have withdrawn from the competition.

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