Here are the correct forms of the words for each sentence:

**Question 41:** For many people, Ludwig Van Beethoven is the most **influential** figure in the history of western classical music. (INFLUENCE)

**Question 42:** The cargo was **contented** for safe and efficient shipping. (CONTENT)

**Question 43:** Politicians and academics pointed to the building’s **becoming** contours as a cautionary tale of architectural overreach. (BECOME)

**Question 44:** The museum’s collection includes **artifacts** dating back to prehistoric times. (FACT)

**Question 45:** This document needs **proofreading** before sending to the publishing house. (PROOF)

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