1. (a) Compared to (b) Compared with last last year's record, this year's stock performance is weak.
2. Potatoes (a) that (b) which are grown in Idaho have a national reputation for quality.
3. (a) Because (b) since you failed to mail the warranty, the company will not honor your request for free repairs.
4. It's only about six miles (a) farther (b) further to camp.
5. The nuclear freeze demonstration attracted (a) more than (b) over 10,000 students.
6. The scientist has (a) proved (b) proven her hypothesis.
7. The candidate compared his opponent (a) to (b) with "a toad-sucking snake."
8. The democrats (a) convinced (b) persuaded her to run for office.
9. (a) Because of (b) Due to the blizzard like conditions at the Mount Hood pass, the ski team will delay its trip.
10. She is (a) anxious (b) eager to present her findings to the committee.
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