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The floor could not withstand the cat's scratches, but the wall was unscathed, since the 

OPTIONS:
- floor was impervious to them.
- wall was impervious to them.
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ANS: wall was impervious to them.


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The champagne was stored in the cupboard instead of the drawer to keep the guests away from it, as the 

OPTIONS:
- cupboard was poorly secured.
- drawer was poorly secured.
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ANS: drawer was poorly secured.


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Kayla was able to keep flowers alive longer than Amy because 

OPTIONS:
- Kayla had a black thumb.
- Amy had a black thumb.
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ANS: Amy had a black thumb.


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Elena was in the audience while Natalie performed, so 

OPTIONS:
- Elena bowed when the show was over.
- Natalie bowed when the show was over.
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ANS:
Natalie bowed when the show was over.