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[akihiko]

*Which is grammatically correct ?
1. This is the most beautiful place I have visited [(a)so far / (b)till now].

2. [(a)In spite of　/ (b)For all] his wealth, he has just a small house.

3. This free counseling service is [(a)open / (b)available]　to all students.

4. We have been [(a)helped very much / (b)much helped] in the work
by him.

*A certain dictionary says (a) is correct, but (b) is incorrect. I wonder why.
(a) This book is impossible for me to read in a day.
(b) This book is possible for me to read in a day.

[CP]

1. This is the most beautiful place I have visited so far.

2. For all his wealth, he has just a small house. [Both are all right, actually.]

3. This free counseling service is available to all students.

4. We have been helped very much in the work by him. [But both are OK.]
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