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Here are the answers to the questions: 14) An "audience" is a group of people who have gathered to watch or listen to a public event, such as an opening ceremony. "Crowd" is more general, "congregation" is for religious gatherings, and "people" is too broad. The correct option is (c). audience 15) The word "despite" is a preposition used to show contrast, meaning "in spite of" or "notwithstanding." It is followed by a noun or noun phrase, which fits "all the warning she was given." "Although" is a conjunction and would require a clause. The correct option is (a). despite 16) When comparing two items or people, the comparative degree of an adjective is used. "Taller" is the comparative form of "tall." "Tallest" is for three or more. The correct option is (b). taller 17) The adjective "superior" is always followed by the preposition "to," not "than." It also does not take "more" as it already implies a higher degree. The correct option is (a). superior to 18) The phrasal verb "look into" means to investigate or examine something, which is appropriate for a manager addressing a problem. The correct option is (c). into 19) The adjective "essential" is typically followed by the preposition "to" when indicating what something is necessary for. The correct option is (b). to 20) The sentence is in the passive voice, requiring the past participle of the verb "strike." The correct past participle form is "struck." The correct option is (c). struck 3 done, 2 left today. You're making progress.