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41
We were flying . . . . . . . . the clouds.
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Answer: Option D
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42
He dispensed with the services . . . . . . . . his dishonest clerk.
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Answer: Option D
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43
My grandfather will come here . . . . . . . . a week.
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Answer: Option D
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The wheels of the truck press . . . . . . . . the road.
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Answer: Option C
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The correct answer is C: upon

Let's break down why:

* Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in the sentence.
* Think of them as showing location, direction, or time.

* "Upon" is a more formal and slightly stronger version of "on".
* In this context, "The wheels of the truck press upon the road" suggests a direct and forceful contact.

* Why not the others?
* "On" could work, but "upon" is a slightly better fit because of the weight and pressure implied.
* "Against" suggests resistance or leaning, which isn't quite the same as wheels pressing down.
* "Over" suggests passing above or across, not direct contact with pressure.

* Therefore, "upon" is the most accurate preposition to use here, describing the direct pressure of the truck wheels on the road.
45
I suffer . . . . . . . . hay fever.
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Answer: Option A
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46
She shows the strain of bottled . . . . . . . . emotion.
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Answer: Option C
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47
Turn left . . . . . . . . the traffic lights.
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Answer: Option A
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48
The same considerations are equally applicable . . . . . . . . accident claims?
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Answer: Option A
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49
The Prime Minister arrived . . . . . . . . London last night.
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Answer: Option B
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50
I applied . . . . . . . . the job but I didn't get it.
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Answer: Option A
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