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TOEIC Reading 5 Exercisee 83

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Question: 
O:8:"stdClass":2:{s:8:"question";s:105:"There are noticeable signs of ______ on the office furniture that was purchased approximately 8 years ago";s:7:"choices";a:4:{i:0;s:4:"wear";i:1;s:4:"edge";i:2;s:7:"failure";i:3;s:7:"pattern";}}
Answer: 
a
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answer explanation: 

<p>There are noticeable signs of <strong>wear</strong> on the office furniture that was purchased approximately 8 years ago.</p><div data-answer="a"><span style="font-size: 13.008px;">The correct answer is </span><strong style="font-size: 13.008px;">(A) wear</strong><span style="font-size: 13.008px;">.</span><br></div>

<p>The word "wear" refers to the damage or deterioration that occurs to an object over time due to use or friction. In the given sentence, the phrase "noticeable signs of wear" indicates that the office furniture has experienced noticeable damage or deterioration after being used for approximately 8 years.</p>

<p>The other options, (B) edge, (C) failure, and (D) pattern, do not accurately describe the condition of the office furniture in this context. "Edge" refers to the boundary or outermost part of an object, which may not be relevant to the signs of damage. "Failure" refers to the inability of something to perform its intended function, which may not be applicable to the furniture. "Pattern" refers to a repeated decorative design, which does not indicate damage or deterioration.</p>