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The city councilmen refused the demonstrators a permit because _ feared violence.

the demonstrators

The city councilmen

2

The city councilmen refused the demonstrators a permit because _ advocated violence.

The city councilmen

the demonstrators

2

The trophy doesn't fit into the brown suitcase because _ is too large.

The trophy

suitcase

1

The trophy doesn't fit into the brown suitcase because _ is too small.

suitcase

The trophy

1

Joan made sure to thank Susan for all the help _ had recieved.

Joan

Susan

1

Joan made sure to thank Susan for all the help _ had given.

Susan

Joan

1

Paul tried to call George on the phone, but _ wasn't successful.

Paul

George

1

Paul tried to call George on the phone, but _ wasn't available.

George

Paul

1

The lawyer asked the witness a question, but _ was reluctant to repeat it.

The lawyer

the witness

1

The lawyer asked the witness a question, but _ was reluctant to answer it.

The lawyer

the witness

2

The delivery truck zoomed by the school bus because _ was going so fast.

the school bus

The delivery truck

2

The delivery truck zoomed by the school bus because _ was going so slow.

The delivery truck

the school bus

2

Frank felt vindicated when his longtime rival Bill revealed that _ was the winner of the competition.

Frank

Bill

1

Frank felt crushed when his longtime rival Bill revealed that _ was the winner of the competition.

Bill

Frank

1

The man couldn't lift his son because _ was so weak.

The man

son

1

The man couldn't lift his son because _ was so heavy.

The man

son

2

The large ball crashed right through the table because _ was made of steel.

the table

The large ball

2

The large ball crashed right through the table because _ was made of styrofoam.

the table

The large ball

1

John couldn't see the stage with Billy in front of him because _ is so short.

Billy

John

2

John couldn't see the stage with Billy in front of him because _ is so tall.

Billy

John

1

Tom threw his schoolbag down to Ray after _ reached the top of the stairs.

Ray

Tom

2

Tom threw his schoolbag down to Ray after _ reached the bottom of the stairs.

Ray

Tom

1

Although they ran at about the same speed, Sue beat Sally because _ had such a good start.

Sally

Sue

2

Although they ran at about the same speed, Sue beat Sally because _ had such a bad start.

Sue

Sally

2

The sculpture rolled off the shelf because _ wasn't anchored.

The sculpture

the shelf

1

The sculpture rolled off the shelf because _ wasn't level.

the shelf

The sculpture

1

Sam's drawing was hung just above Tina's and _ did look much better with another one below it.

Sam's drawing

Tina's

1

Sam's drawing was hung just above Tina's and _ did look much better with another one above it.

Sam's drawing

Tina's

2

Anna did a lot better than her good friend Lucy on the test because _ had studied so hard.

Lucy

Anna

2

Anna did a lot worse than her good friend Lucy on the test because _ had studied so hard.

Lucy

Anna

1

The firemen arrived after the police because _ were coming from so far away.

The firemen

the police

1

The firemen arrived before the police because _ were coming from so far away.

The firemen

the police

2

Frank was upset with Tom because the toaster _ had bought from him didn't work.

Tom

Frank

2

Frank was upset with Tom because the toaster _ had sold him didn't work.

Tom

Frank

1

Jim yelled at Kevin because _ was so upset.

Kevin

Jim

2

Jim comforted Kevin because _ was so upset.

Kevin

Jim

1

The sack of potatoes had been placed above the bag of flour, so _ had to be moved first.

The sack of potatoes

the bag of flour

1

The sack of potatoes had been placed below the bag of flour, so _ had to be moved first.

the bag of flour

The sack of potatoes

1

Pete envies Martin although _ is very successful.

Pete

Martin

1

Pete envies Martin because _ is very successful.

Martin

Pete

1

The older students were bullying the younger ones, so we punished _.

The older students

the younger ones

1

The older students were bullying the younger ones, so we rescued _.

The older students

the younger ones

2

I poured water from the bottle into the cup until _ was empty.

the cup

the bottle

2

I poured water from the bottle into the cup until _ was full.

the cup

the bottle

1

Susan knows all about Ann's personal problems because _ is nosy.

Susan

Ann

1

Susan knows all about Ann's personal problems because _ is indiscreet.

Ann

Susan

1

Sid explained his theory to Mark but _ couldn't convince him.

Mark

Sid

2

Sid explained his theory to Mark but _ couldn't understand him.

Mark

Sid

1

Susan knew that Ann's son had been in a car accident, so _ told her about it.

Susan

Ann

1

Susan knew that Ann's son had been in a car accident, because _ told her about it.

Susan

Ann

2

Joe's uncle can still beat him at tennis, even though _ is 30 years younger.

Joe's uncle

Joe

2

Joe's uncle can still beat him at tennis, even though _ is 30 years older.

Joe's uncle

Joe

1

The painting in Mark's living room shows an oak tree. _ is to the right of the bookcase.

The painting

oak tree

1

The painting in Mark's living room shows an oak tree. _ is to the right of a house.

The painting

oak tree

2

There is a gap in the wall. You can see the garden through _.

the wall

gap

2

There is a gap in the wall. You can see the garden behind _.

gap

the wall

2

The drain is clogged with hair. _ has to be cleaned.

hair

The drain

2

The drain is clogged with hair. _ has to be removed.

The drain

hair

2

My meeting started at 4:00 and I needed to catch the train at 4:30, so there wasn't much time. Luckily, _ was short, so it worked out.

the train

meeting

2

My meeting started at 4:00 and I needed to catch the train at 4:30, so there wasn't much time. Luckily, _ was delayed, so it worked out.

the train

meeting

1

There is a pillar between me and the stage, and I can't see around _.

pillar

the stage

1

There is a pillar between me and the stage, and I can't see _.

pillar

the stage

2

They broadcast an announcement, but a subway came into the station and I couldn't hear _.

announcement

subway

1

They broadcast an announcement, but a subway came into the station and I couldn't hear over _.

announcement

subway

2

In the middle of the outdoor concert, the rain started falling, but _ continued until 10.

the rain

concert

2

In the middle of the outdoor concert, the rain started falling, and _ continued until 10.

concert

the rain

2

I used an old rag to clean the knife, and then I put _ in the trash.

rag

the knife

1

I used an old rag to clean the knife, and then I put _ in the drawer.

rag

the knife

2

Ann asked Mary what time the library closes, because _ had forgotten.

Ann

Mary

1

Ann asked Mary what time the library closes, but _ had forgotten.

Mary

Ann

1

I took the water bottle out of the backpack so that _ would be handy.

the backpack

the water bottle

2

I took the water bottle out of the backpack so that _ would be lighter.

the water bottle

the backpack

2

I couldn't put the pot on the shelf because _ was too tall.

the shelf

the pot

2

I couldn't put the pot on the shelf because _ was too high.

the shelf

the pot

1

I'm sure that my map will show this building; _ is very good.

map

building

1

I'm sure that my map will show this building; _ is very famous.

map

building

2

Bob paid for Charlie's college education. _ is very generous.

Charlie

Bob

2

Bob paid for Charlie's college education. _ is very grateful.

Charlie

Bob

1

Bob paid for Charlie's college education, but now Charlie acts as though it never happened. _ is very hurt.

Bob

Charlie

1

Bob paid for Charlie's college education, but now Charlie acts as though it never happened. _ is very ungrateful.

Charlie

Bob

1

Bob was playing cards with Adam and was way ahead. If Adam hadn't had a sudden run of good luck, _ would have won.

Bob

Adam

1

Bob was playing cards with Adam and was way ahead. If Adam hadn't had a sudden run of good luck, _ would have lost.

Bob

Adam

2

Adam can't leave work here until Bob arrives to replace him. If Bob had left home for work on time, _ would be gone by this time.

Adam

Bob

1

Adam can't leave work here until Bob arrives to replace him. If Bob had left home for work on time, _ would be here by this time.

Bob

Adam

1

If the con artist has succeeded in fooling Sam, _ would have gotten a lot of money.

Sam

the con artist

2

If the con artist has succeeded in fooling Sam, _ would have lost a lot of money.

the con artist

Sam

2

The cat was lying by the mouse hole waiting for the mouse, but _ was too impatient.

The cat

the mouse

1

The cat was lying by the mouse hole waiting for the mouse, but _ was too cautious.

the mouse

The cat

1

Anne gave birth to a daughter last month. _ is a very charming woman.

Anne

daughter

1

Anne gave birth to a daughter last month. _ is a very charming baby.

daughter

Anne

1

Alice tried frantically to stop her daughter from chatting at the party, leaving us to wonder why _ was behaving so strangely.

Alice

daughter

1

Alice tried frantically to stop her daughter from barking at the party, leaving us to wonder why _ was behaving so strangely.

daughter

Alice

1

I saw Jim yelling at some guy in a military uniform with a huge red beard. I don't know why _ was, but he looked very unhappy.

some guy

Jim

2

I saw Jim yelling at some guy in a military uniform with a huge red beard. I don't know who _ was, but he looked very unhappy.

some guy

Jim

1

The fish ate the worm. _ was hungry.

The fish

the worm

1

The fish ate the worm. _ was tasty.

the worm

The fish

1

I was trying to open the lock with the key, but someone had filled the keyhole with chewing gum, and I couldn't get _ in.

the key

chewing gum

1

I was trying to open the lock with the key, but someone had filled the keyhole with chewing gum, and I couldn't get _ out.

the key

chewing gum

2

The dog chased the cat, which ran up a tree. _ waited at the bottom.

the cat

The dog

2

The dog chased the cat, which ran up a tree. _ waited at the top.

The dog

the cat

2