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I was handed my cards yesterday... Sat Apr 30, 2005 20:25 pm  I was handed my cards yesterday...
 

Test No. incompl/advan-47 "You have to go", question 4

I was handed my ......... yesterday and so today I'm looking for a new job.

(a) tickets
(b) cards
(c) books
(d) papers

Test No. incompl/advan-47 "You have to go", answer 4

I was handed my cards yesterday and so today I'm looking for a new job.

Correct answer: (b) cards

Your answer was: incorrect
I was handed my papers yesterday and so today I'm looking for a new job.
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Cards Sat Apr 30, 2005 21:29 pm  Cards
 

This is the conventional expression referring to a person's employment details traditionally written on cards.
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