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6. B. It's wise to be prepared.
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Directions: In this section all the sentences are incomplete. Four words or phrases, marked A, B, C and D, are given beneath each of them. You are to choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Then, mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET. Z8(1QU,~2
31. Employers have a legal obligation to pay _______ to their workers for injuries.
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