Nearly Everyone...?
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Read this sentence:
Nearly everyone achieved their desired test score.
Which answer is correct?
A. Everyone achieved their desired score.
B. Most people achieved their desired score.
The answer is B. Nearly = almost all. Don't be tricked by the word 'everyone'!
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