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9. By 1850 a system of free public schools (open) to all and (pay) for by public taxes in (a, the, -) United States. By (the, a, -) same year the Americans already (establish) state-supported colleges and universities in many states. 10. It is well-known that (the, -, a) twins are (close) to each other than most brothers and sisters - after all, they probably spend (more, less, little) time with each other. 11. My sister (be ill) for two weeks already. She (catch) a cold when she (go) (on, to, at) business, and nobody (know) when she (recover). 12. There is no bus; we (can, must, have) to go (on, by, with) (foot, feet) not to be late (for, at, on) the first lesson. 13. If it rains (fewer, least, less) next summer, (much, more, little) tourists (come) to the seaside on holiday and they (leave) more money here. 14. The examination papers (check) at the moment. They (check) by 2 o'clock. You (must, may, had to) wait if you want. 15. My father said that he (want) to go on holiday to the lake district and he already (buy) a new rod for fishing. 16. This is the first time that his paintings (exhibit) by the gallery. 17.1 had a headache so I (take) (few, many, little) interest in the conversation. 18. We (must, can, may) send a telegram to congratulate them (for, with, on) their wedding which (take) place in a week. 19 We were rather worried, as we (sit) and waiting for Tom for an hour already, but he (not come). It was difficult to believe he (lose) his way. 20 I don't like my job. If I (have) a million pounds, I (give) Test 85 1. (A/an, the, -) sooner you leave this country, the sooner you will get to (a/an, the, -) Japan and find (a/an, the, -) job there. - (Easy) said than done. 170
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