Fill in the blanks using the following expressions.
1. enlighten
2. deferred
3. fumes
4. stuck
5. spoil
1. Exhaust _____ are bad for your health.
2. She didn't _____ him about her background.
3. Foolish parents _____ their children.
4. They were _____ in a line of traffic.
5. The department _____ the decision for six months.
Answer key
1. fumes
2. enlighten
3. spoil
4. stuck
5. deferred
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Wednesday, 9 October 2024
Tuesday, 8 October 2024
Fill in the blanks using the following expressions.
1. flames
2. out of bricks
3. rejection
4. rein in
5. inciting
1. He is asked to build a duck _____.
2. We tried to _____ our excitement and curiosity.
3. They were accused of _____ the crowd to violence.
4. The building was in _____ (= was burning).
5. Her proposal met with unanimous _____.
Answer key
1. out of bricks
2. rein in
3. inciting
4. flames
5. rejection
2. out of bricks
3. rejection
4. rein in
5. inciting
1. He is asked to build a duck _____.
2. We tried to _____ our excitement and curiosity.
3. They were accused of _____ the crowd to violence.
4. The building was in _____ (= was burning).
5. Her proposal met with unanimous _____.
Answer key
1. out of bricks
2. rein in
3. inciting
4. flames
5. rejection
Monday, 7 October 2024
Fill in the blanks using the following expressions.
1. drugs
2. fit
3. edgy
4. record high
5. control
1. She is feeling a bit _____ (= nervous) about the exam tomorrow.
1. drugs
2. fit
3. edgy
4. record high
5. control
1. She is feeling a bit _____ (= nervous) about the exam tomorrow.
2. Firefighters struggled to _____ the fire.
3. He punched the wall in a _____ of rage.
4. Her fits (= convulsions) are now controlled by _____.
5. Unemployment has reached a _____ (= the highest level ever).
Answer key
1. edgy
2. control
3. fit
4. drugs
5. record high
3. He punched the wall in a _____ of rage.
4. Her fits (= convulsions) are now controlled by _____.
5. Unemployment has reached a _____ (= the highest level ever).
Answer key
1. edgy
2. control
3. fit
4. drugs
5. record high
Fill in the blanks using the following expressions.
1. on fire
2. enjoyment
3. regulations
4. innermost
5. covered
1. I could not express my _____ feelings to anyone.
2. The rules are there to ensure everyone's safety and _____.
3. The car was now _____.
4. Snow _____ the ground.
5. It's against all rules and _____.
Answer key
1. innermost
2. enjoyment
3. on fire
4. covered
5. regulations
1. on fire
2. enjoyment
3. regulations
4. innermost
5. covered
1. I could not express my _____ feelings to anyone.
2. The rules are there to ensure everyone's safety and _____.
3. The car was now _____.
4. Snow _____ the ground.
5. It's against all rules and _____.
Answer key
1. innermost
2. enjoyment
3. on fire
4. covered
5. regulations
Sunday, 6 October 2024
Fill in the blanks using the following expressions.
1. expenses
2. wholesome
3. drugs
4. on record
5. nutrients
1. The food is plentiful and very _____.
2. Last summer was the wettest _____.
3. Plants draw minerals and other _____ from the soil.
4. You should keep a record of your _____.
5. He committed the crime under the influence of _____.
Answer key
1. wholesome
2. on record
3. nutrients
4. expenses
5. drugs
1. expenses
2. wholesome
3. drugs
4. on record
5. nutrients
1. The food is plentiful and very _____.
2. Last summer was the wettest _____.
3. Plants draw minerals and other _____ from the soil.
4. You should keep a record of your _____.
5. He committed the crime under the influence of _____.
Answer key
1. wholesome
2. on record
3. nutrients
4. expenses
5. drugs
Saturday, 5 October 2024
Fill in the blanks using the following expressions.
1. shape
2. notable
3. centred
4. gain
5. specialize
1. The party expects to _____ control of the council in the next election.
2. Getting both sides to agree was a _____ achievement.
3. _____ the dough into balls.
4. Many students prefer not to _____ too soon.
5.Much of their work is _____ on local development projects.
Answer key
1. gain
2. notable
3. Shape
4. specialize
5. centred
1. shape
2. notable
3. centred
4. gain
5. specialize
1. The party expects to _____ control of the council in the next election.
2. Getting both sides to agree was a _____ achievement.
3. _____ the dough into balls.
4. Many students prefer not to _____ too soon.
5.Much of their work is _____ on local development projects.
Answer key
1. gain
2. notable
3. Shape
4. specialize
5. centred
Fill in the blanks using the following expressions.
1. admitted
2. burden
3. injuries
4. turned
5. armour
1. He had a cup of tea and then _____ his attention to the report.
2. The patient was _____ to hospital yesterday.
3. He is urging others with brain _____ to "never lose hope".
4. He wore a suit of heavy _____ and carried a sword.
5. I will not _____ you with a lengthy account.
Answer key
1. turned
2. admitted
3. injuries
4. armour
5. burden
1. admitted
2. burden
3. injuries
4. turned
5. armour
1. He had a cup of tea and then _____ his attention to the report.
2. The patient was _____ to hospital yesterday.
3. He is urging others with brain _____ to "never lose hope".
4. He wore a suit of heavy _____ and carried a sword.
5. I will not _____ you with a lengthy account.
Answer key
1. turned
2. admitted
3. injuries
4. armour
5. burden
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