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A
circulation
B
flow
C
current
D
procession

Explanation

'Flow' refers to the steady and continuous movement of something, which is the standard term for traffic movement.

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A
Boswell
B
Ben Johson
C
Samuel Johson
D
Milton

Explanation

Samuel Johnson published 'A Dictionary of the English Language' in 1755, which is considered one of the most influential early English dictionaries.

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Hurdle
B
Friend
C
Ship
D
Guide

Explanation

The camel is metaphorically called the 'Ship of the Desert' because it is the primary means of transport across the sandy 'oceans' of the desert.

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at time
B
in time
C
on time
D
due time

Explanation

'On time' means at the scheduled time (punctual). 'In time' means before it was too late. 'Exactly' usually precedes 'on time'.

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maintain
B
contunued
C
carried
D
take way

Explanation

The phrasal verb 'keep on' means to continue doing something. Therefore, 'continued' is the correct meaning.

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Divine
B
Simple
C
Golden
D
Enchanting

Explanation

The proverb is 'Speech is silver, silence is golden'. It suggests that while talking is valuable, knowing when to stay silent is even more valuable.

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might have arrived
B
ought to arrive
C
should arrive
D
must have arrived

Explanation

'Might have arrived' expresses a possibility about a past event. Given the time reference 'an hour ago', a perfect modal form is appropriate for speculation.

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Nor
B
Neither
C
If
D
Either

Explanation

'Neither... nor' is the correlative conjunction used to negate both parts of the statement. 'Neither they met us nor we met them'.

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simple
B
compound
C
complex
D
gerund

Explanation

This is a simple sentence. It contains one independent clause ('he ran away') and a participial phrase ('Jumping up') modifying the subject.

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Heuristic
B
Nostalgia
C
Outdated
D
Radical

Explanation

'Nostalgia' is a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.

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