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The sentence is grammatically complete as 'accept compensation'. 'Compensation' is the direct object of 'accept'. No preposition like 'to' or 'of' is needed after 'accept' in this context.
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The verb 'resembles' is transitive and takes a direct object without a preposition. One resembles someone, not 'resembles to' or 'resembles with' someone.
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The idiom is 'get your act together', meaning to organize yourself or perform effectively. The possessive pronoun 'your' is required to complete the idiomatic expression.
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When comparing two items, the comparative degree is used ('cheaper'), and since a specific choice is being made between defined items ('of the two'), the definite article 'the' is used: 'the cheaper'.
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Porcelain is a ceramic material made by heating materials including clay (kaolin), feldspar, and quartz (silica) to high temperatures. All three listed components are essential ingredients.
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In structural engineering, construction joints are placed where shear forces are minimal to maintain structural integrity. This principle applies generally to slabs, beams, and girders.
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A Field Book is the notebook used by surveyors to record measurements and sketches taken in the field during a survey, such as chain measurements.
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The idiom 'for good' means permanently or forever. If someone goes somewhere 'for good', they do not intend to return.
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The phrase 'out of order' means broken or not functioning. There is no missing word required in the gap (implied after 'order'?). Wait, the question text seems to lack a gap. Based on options, it likely asks for the meaning or a word to fit? But options are 'new', 'good', 'modern', 'none'. 'The machine is out of order' is a complete sentence. If the question implies 'The machine is [gap] out of order', none fit well. Given the answer 'none', it implies the sentence is correct as is or 'none of the above' descriptors apply.
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'Prospect' refers to the possibility or likelihood of future success. 'Prospective' is an adjective, 'prospectus' is a document. 'Prospect' is the correct noun fitting the context.