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Question
Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage, but write in correct serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space.
Example:
(0) From his perch behind the clock, Hugo could (0)……. (see) everything.
Solution
He rubbed his fingers nervously against the small notebook in his pocket and told himself to be patient. The old man in the toy booth was arguing with the girl. She was about Hugo’s age and he often saw her go into the booth and disappear behind the counter. The old man was looking agitated today. Had he figured out some of his toys were missing? Well, there was nothing to be done about that now. The old man and the girl argued some more and finally, she closed her book and ran off.
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