English Language Institute University of Pittsburgh www.eli.pitt.edu
INSTRUCTIONS: Reach each sentence below. Fill in the blank with the most logical vocabulary word. Click on your answer.
All students and faculty with a __________ University of Pittsburgh ID can ride the bus, the subway and the inclines in Pittsburgh for free. The ID must belong to the person using it (you can't let someone else use your ID to ride the bus for free!), and it must not be expired.
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Many students believe that a good electronic translator is a valuable __________ to have when studying another language.
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Students who major in the sciences are usually required to take a course about research __________. This course teaches them about the ways to do research in their specific field of study.
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Getting an A on a grammar test does not necessarily __________ that a student will be able to use that grammar perfectly when speaking. The only thing certain thing that an A on a grammar test shows is that the student can get an A on a grammar test!
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For many students, the fact that Pittsburgh has repeatedly been voted "The Most Livable City in America" is an important __________ in their decision to study in the ELI at the University of Pittsburgh. Of course, there are other reasons for their choice (including cost, influence from their parents, and the reputation of the university), but the city itself often plays a big part in their decision.