Basic Study Material-Easy (1-300)+

Both major candidates promised to abide by the eurozone’s standards of financial discipline. Wall Street Journal (Oct 4, 2015)

"We have made some arrests and are looking for those who are absconding." BBC (Sep 30, 2015)

Kane last week said he did nothing wrong and expected to be absolved. New York Times (Sep 24, 2015)

At Red Wall, she abstained from eating raw fruit and spicy foods, which the company warned could dry up her breast milk. New York Times (Oct 1, 2015)

Verstappen refused to accede to an order from his team to let Sainz by for eighth place in the final two laps. BBC (Sep 20, 2015)

According to authorities, the suspect had been in a fight at the barbershop earlier that night and left. Washington Times (Oct 5, 2015)

Howard was charged with murdering her but was acquitted in 2005. BBC (Oct 5, 2015)

The phrasing of an old adage helped to bring down the bomber. Washington Post (Sep 25, 2015)

There are so many Moore characters I could adduce as evidence of the formidable sensitivity and range of this human Stradivarius of an actress. Slate (Feb 23, 2015)

It’s the third time the case has been adjourned. Washington Times (Oct 1, 2015)

In some cases, spices are adulterated with wheat flour or wheat starch to cut costs, which can lead to cross-contamination. Time (Jul 21, 2015)

But every second they wait to release Rezaian is an affront to justice. Washington Post (Aug 21, 2015)

Flanagan described himself in a court document as an aggrieved and unappreciated victim. US News (Aug 28, 2015)

She renounced the aloof detachment of the researcher-physician by expressing sorrow over our shared helplessness. New York Times (Oct 1, 2015)

Motherhood typically entails sacrifice, but for most species, the altruism is temporary. Scientific American (Sep 26, 2015)

Police Scotland has been at the centre of controversy since the country's eight regional forces were amalgamated into the new single force in April 2013. BBC (Oct 2, 2015)

In the main category there are seven photos by amateur photographers, as well as three shots shortlisted for Young Photographer of the Year. BBC (Oct 3, 2015)

Colleges can ameliorate this problem by providing need-based financial aid to low-income students, reducing their debt burden and likelihood of loan default. New York Times (Sep 13, 2015)

New York State Police said Monday morning that the search in the towns of Amity and Friendship in western New York had concluded. US News (Jun 23, 2015)

That message has been amplified in social media. US News (Oct 1, 2015)

Our highly analytical tool for determining whether our daters will hit it off. Washington Post (Sep 25, 2015)