(¼ö´É) After hundreds of years of trying different ways of governing themselves, and ( ) a lot, the Athenians agreed to give all citizens a share in governing.
1) arguing
2) they were arguing
3) argued
4) they argued
(SAT) The senator chose to incur dislike rather than (_______) her principles to win favor with the public.
1) gratify
2) endorse
3) accuse
4) compromise
5) advertise
(¼ö´É) Many employees who ( ) from full time jobs can find part-time jobs as a replacement.
1) was laid off
2) were laid off
3) was laying off
4) laid off