There were no women in the committee      1976, but now women are in a majority.

There were no women in the committee      1976, but now women are in a majority.

1. A.
   before to
2. B.
   previous to
3. C.
   ago
4. D.
   earlier

There were no women in the committee      1976, but now women are in a majority.

A. before to         B. previous to        C. ago                D. earlier

There were no women in the committee      1976, but now women are in a majority.

There were no women in the committee ________ 1976, but now women are in a majority.

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