71.   For many positions, a basic skills or aptitude test may suffice.

72.   For traditionalists, there was an emphasis on basic skills and many mathematical concepts to be mastered.

73.   He concentrates on developing basic skills and conditioning.

74.   He learned basic skills in scouting, handling a rifle, setting up land mines, navigation.

75.   He would refocus both on improving reading ability and other basic skills.

76.   His veto won the support of conservative critics who felt the test was too invasive and too soft on basic skills.

77.   Hundreds more were let in without passing basic skills tests.

78.   I have basic mechanical skills.

79.   If you have basic baking skills, this is not too difficult.

80.   If all students left high school with strong basic skills, they say, the earnings gap would begin to narrow.