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Question
Refer to the dictionary and find out the meaning of the following foreign word/phrase. Use them in sentence of your own:
in toto
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Solution
In toto- as a whole they accepted the business plan of Murali in toto.
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We can use though at the end of the sentence.
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‘Even though’ can be used at the beginning of the sentence also.
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A man should use animals for his own needs.
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate verb.
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The new boss decided to ______ (appoint) the lazy workers.
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The meeting starts at 10’o clock in the morning, on Wednesday, on 22nd of March, in 2019.
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Vishali is standing ______ Anish.
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Ragu ______ my junior in school.
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They ______ (anticipate) your wishes.
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I met ______ boy in the street.
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Foreign words and phrases
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- viva voce - /ˌvaɪvə vəusi / - a spoken examination
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