Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences

Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.

Section A

Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

16. We must find a way to cut prices ________ reducing our profits too much.

A) without

B) despite

C) with

D) for

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