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In each pair, click on the sentence that uses idioms correctly.

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Example

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◯ Be sure to report on the danger of releasing genetically engineered bacteria into the atmosphere.
◯ Be sure and report on the danger of releasing genetically engineered bacteria into the atmosphere.
Standard idioms 1 – 1

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◯ Why do you think that embezzling bank assets is so different than robbing the bank?
◯ Why do you think that embezzling bank assets is so different from robbing the bank?
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◯ The wilderness guide seemed capable of showing us where the trail of petroglyphs was located.
◯ The wilderness guide seemed capable to show us where the trail of petroglyphs was located.
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◯ In Evan’s cautious mind, packing his own parachute seemed preferable to letting an indifferent teenager fold all that silk and cord into a small pack.
◯ In Evan’s cautious mind, packing his own parachute seemed preferable of letting an indifferent teenager fold all that silk and cord into a small pack.
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◯ Andrea plans on joining Teach for America after graduation.
◯ Andrea plans to join Teach for America after graduation.
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