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When you finish typing your paper on the computer, be sure to save the information ……………………your hard drive.

I punished the children for …………………….at the child who stutters.

This book has 54 …………………..text on every page.

Daisy's friends consider her neither vain …………..ignorant.

Sue and Jack were arguing …………….the details of the ceremony.

Since the boy who stole the car was only 16, he will have to be tried in ………..court.

The man refused to replace the worn – out tires on his truck, ………..putting his family at risk.

Olivia: Helen has been staying with me for over a month now. Patty: it sounds to me like she is …….on your hospitality.

9- Jamaica and Puerto Rico are similar ………….they both have mountain chains dividing the islands in half.

10- Tony is always ……….about what a terrific car he has.

• …………….the accused has been found guilty of murder in the first degree, the punishment will be severe.

James has been …………. with bankruptcy for some time.

………….that there might peace in the region, the parties made a truce.

The boom of the sudden explosion …………..everyone.

The divorce was granted …………. that there were irreconcilable differences.

The doctor gave his patient ………… lecture about the dangers of smoking.

…………. lake Baikal is in …………………….Russia.

A light shining on an object will cause the object to …….. a shadow.

You …………have collision insurance not to exceed six months.

The force of the earthquake ……………. several buildings on the hillside.

My mother suggested that I …………. all my money on clothes.

Living in almost constant danger ……….an indelible bond among the soldiers.

She demanded that he ……………………. immediately.

After the storm subsided, the people found their city…………totally in ruins.

Select the correct sentence.

Susan: who was your teacher in that class? James: My teacher was …………..European scientist.

Mr. and Mrs. Carter had ………….their daughter's marriage in the local newspaper two weeks before the wedding took place.

The report was faulted for a lack of ………………………………….

The …………….of Queen Victoria of England lasted more than sixty years.

The president insisted that the union …………its decision to strike.

The police were closer to ……………. a suspect once the autopsy was completed.

Hopefully, Ms. Simmon's report will ………. persistent rumors about unsafe playground equipment.

You ………. pay the bill on time or you will be charged a late fee.

To make lemonade, you first ………..the juice from two lemons.

…………………. book is this?

…………in a free country is a great privilege.

In the United Stated in the nineteenth century, political party candidates for the office of president were chosen by the delegates who attended a special convention. (now a direct primary system is used) often when there were two strong contenders and the delegates could not agree on either one, they would simply choose someone completely unknown as a compromise candidate. Thus, is was that in 1844, James K Polk walked into his party's presidential convention never having had any thought of being President and waked out a few days later as his party's candidate. He is still known as the original " dark horse" president. According to this paragraph, a "dark horse " was...

The men were [chuckling] in the next room. They seemed to ……...

The man got lost in a blizzard and died of exposure to the …………

…………. the investigation , several people were charged with theft.

The aim of these advertisement is to ………people into buying something they really do not need.

The incumbent candidate ………. his opponent to a debate.

We heard that a large business ………. had purchased the property.

…………… Ann come while I'm gone, tell her I'll be right back.

A very ……….friend of mine is getting married that day, and I have to be there.

A vacation might ……………the stress.

Everyone suspected that Carol ………..had called the police.

If people such as Todd Machover have their way, there may someday be computer sections in symphony orchestras, along with the woodwinds and strings. Machover has invented a hyperviolin which is fitted with small batteries, magnets, computer circuitry, and a tiny antenna. [These] feed information to surrounding computers which provide appropriate accompaniment from computerized sound stored in one of the machines. Rather than replace musicians, the computers would magnify their creativity. The underlined word in the paragraph refers to ………………

……………. Susan and me, no one knew the secret.

…………………. you talk Frank into coming with you next week? We'd love to have him.

What do you get when your suggest ways to improve the civility in public discourse? Answer : a lot of abuse just ask Judy Kleinberg, who helped to draft new rules for debate that are under consideration by the City Council in Palo Alto, California. They'd discourage smirking, rolling the eyes, and "body language" to express " disagreement or disgust" at what a fellow councilor or constituent happens to be saying . her colleagues may appreciate her efforts, but it's apparent that the general public doesn't. " I've been receiving hate mail from all over the world, " She says. Result : she doubts the measure will pass. In fact she says, she may vote against it herself. According to the paragraph……………….

The coach urged that the player _____ given a second chance to make the grade.

That is a very _____ neighborhood. The average price of homes there is over a million dollars.

The basketball player's mediocre shooting ability was _____ by his superior ball handing ability.

The divorce was granted _____ that there were irreconcilable differences

For _____ of anything better to do, Gloria went to a movie.

The storm blew a large _____ of the tree.

Hopefully, Ms. Simmon's report will _____ persistent rumors about unsafe playground equipment.

The enemy had _____ their position

__________ book is this?

_____ in a free country is a great privilege.

Ten dollars _____ a lot of money to me in those days.

Everyone enjoys watching the clown perform at _____

There are ten _____ in the word "dictionary".

Esther: I was just thinking about the day we met . Cecil: Oh, I remember _____ day!

The faculty stood and applauded _____ respect for the retiring dean.

I want you to _____ that Mr. Jackson's money is credited to his account by tomorrow.

The crack of the rifle fire _____ the canyon walls.

Three of these books belong to you, but the rest _____ to him.

When Tom's ears began to get cold, he pulled up his_____

I would like to buy from a _____owned business.

We heard that a large business _____ had purchased the property.

The police were closer to _____a suspect once the autopsy was completed.

The weather forecaster gave the forecast this morning. She said [it] would be 95 degrees and sunny. I wasn't surprised at all. That is typical Texas weather. The underlined word in the paragraph refers to_____

Joe: Are you thinking of putting in for the position? Sue:_____

__________ your son be coming by bus or by plane?

The detective reported that the homicide had occurred prior ________ the accident.

As soon as I saw the present, I thought it ________ have come from my mother. She always gives me ties.

David ________ for two hours before his tutor arrives this afternoon.

The enemy's rapid advance ________ our supply lines to artillery fire.

My sister insisted that I ________ her two kids to the zoo, and so we went.

I don't entirely trust Steve; ________ I'm willing to go along with his plan.

Although the police were right behind him, the thief managed to ________ them.

His father's job demanded that he ________ many long hours.

Wearing baggy pants is the latest ________ in clothing for teenage boys.

What an experience it must have been for a Japanese of –ah – mature years as he set off in his pickup truck earlier this week to visit relatives north of Tokyo. His route was a busy three –lane expressway he's never driven before. Alas, it dawned on him that he'd missed the desired exit. Solution: a U-turn. For the next 15 miles, he sped along at 60 m.p.h. into oncoming traffic, apparently never noticing the police cruises signaling frantically for him to pull over. Except for a minor sideswiping of one other vehicle, there were no accidents or injuries. No word on whether he'll be taking the bus from now on. According to the paragraph, the driver_____

Peter finished the test in a ________short period of time.

All of the students must abide ________ the school regulations.

The child has a ________ for cats.

A team of scientists combing Western Australia's " outback" for fossil evidence of early life on Earth say they have found a reef – like structure built by marine microbes some 304 billion years ago. And while the region hosting the formation has provided plenty of fodder for scientists trying to find evidence for the earliest life, they acknowledge that no one has yet found a "smoking gun" establishing microbes as the architects of the ancient, layered rocks. According to the passage,____

The heat ________ from the stove.

Okay, I'm in a restaurant and the waiter asks me if I would like marbles on my pizza. These days, bizarre questions like the waiters are commonplace. You see, at 52, I find my hearing is slipping. Now you might think I would be upset about this turn of events. But to be honest, at least for the moment, I find it amusing. I was getting a tad bored with the predictable arch of conversation. This is, in a way, my revenge on the world. I've always felt didn't understand me, that I was the one getting the sideways looks and raised eyebrows. Well, my friend, what's good for the goose is good for the panda, if you get my meaning. The tone of this paragraph is________

Yesterday the instructor ________ about her trip in class.

He entered the room, turned on his heel and ________

The murder was committed ________exactly 2:00am Saturday morning.

They hope to finish ________their assignments by 10 tonight.

Joey, ________ this shirt in the closet for me, please.

An additional password ________ for accessing the student records database.

Scientists ________for that site for 15 years next March 13th, the anniversary of Dr. Conway's departure from London.

Because of the ________thousands of people died of starvation.

This building was constructed ________ 1850.

Tom: Mark falls for every scam that comes along. Mary: Yeah Hem's so ________, poor thing.

It is hardly surprising that a lengthy sequence of letters or a shoebox of leather – bound diaries will enhance what's known of an epoch. The wonder is that seemingly insubstantial item – a shopping list, a bill of sale, a menu, a Christmas card – bear a burden of meaning, too. In every rushed or measured line, in the scrawl or precision of the script, emendations and second – guesses, in sentences that sit gracefully on page or loop about its edges, you can discern the character of an individual mind. The main idea of this paragraph is the_____

After having served time in jail for political corruption, the former president was forced to leave his country in ________

It is often said that ________ truth is the first casualty of war.

The new students had to go to the orientation, ________?

The large garden was illuminated by dozens of bamboo________

The rocket ________upon entry into the Earth's atmosphere.

We will ________one end of the post in concrete.

President requests that Mr. Baker would ________given the position before the end of the year.

The windows were blow out by a huge________

Lou: Does Frank go to the same church you attend? Debra: He ________, but he doesn't anymore.

George's ________ license needs to be renewed.

The general ________ in Florida for only two months when the hurricane came through.

After the kill, the lion ________ on the antelope and then didn't eat for days.

Paul: Well, did ever show up for dinner last night? Rick: Yes, she ________got there about an hour late.

If you set a pot of water in the sun, it ________

Select the correct sentence:

I was furious _______ him for addressing me in that offensive manner.

________ taxation without ________ representation was one of the main causes of the American Revolution.

After being convicted by the Jury, the prisoner was ____ to five years in prison.

Acting on a tip earlier this month, police in Shenyang, China, dispatched four vans and almost two dozen officers to a street on which a jeep had been left unattended for several days. Why? Because a passerby has spotted a man's hand poking up from among other items in a cardboard box in the back seat and assumed it had been severed from a murder victim. Ownership of the vehicle was traced to a member of the Shenyang Opera. As for the hand, it turned out to be artificial – a prop in one of the company's productions. According to the paragraph, _____

There are ten _____ in word " dictionary"

The library requires that borrowed books _____returned no later than two weeks after the checkout date.

I think your child's sleepiness being _____ by the allergy pills he's taking

The tornado had winds _____ over 100 m.p.h.

The famous quotation the student used to open his speech was very _____.

Joe wouldn't come right out and say it, but he certainly _____ that I wasn't doing my share of the work.

In the collision, one rear tire was punctured, _____ the rear bumper was dented.

Carlton will eat _____ anything.

A famous poet said that _____thing of beauty is _____joy forever.

The exchange rate between the Mexican peso and remained very _____ for many years. There wasn't change at all.

The problem could _____ long ago.

I don't like to do all this record keeping, it's a _____.

From Berlin comes word of the arrest last week of – well. We'll call him Karl. His crime: being involved in a minor traffic accident in which he was driving without a license. Normally, this wouldn't raise eyebrows. After all, police in the German capital deal with far more serious offenses every day. Still, Karl's case is noteworthy because for years he has been earning his living as a driving instructor. He flunked his first road test in 1961 and never went back because " I was too afraid to try again. " He has since schooled more than 1,000 people in the fine points of operating a motor vehicle. No word on whether they'll have to be retaught. According to the paragraph, Karl _____.

One of my pet peeves is _____dirty clothes on the bathroom floor.

What a bad _____he's in! it would be wise avoid him today.

The popular old nightclub, _____with tourists did not meet the fire safety regulations.

When walking a tightrope acrobats carry a long pole to help them _____their balances.

Although the student didn't agree with his teacher's advice, he _____agreed to follow it.

Captain Barker exercised _____superior judgment as company commander

The teacher had corrected the same student errors many times, _____ her exasperation.

_____investing in _____stock market requires intelligence are nerves of steel.

When you write a research paper, you must _____the sources you used.

My parents think my friends are a bad _____on me.

Carl used a _____to dig the hole in the garden.

To learn how to clean that properly, you _____by a professional.

What with supplying 70 percent Russia's electricity, Unified Energy System already had plenty to keep it busy before taking on a new last week: trying to undo the public relations damage done by its affiliate in the city of Vladivostok. That became necessary after the affiliate announced it would confiscate the pets of customers who were behind in their bill until they paid up. Said its manager : " let the father answer his daughter's questions as to why her cat has been taken away" . " No, no, no!" said the parent company in an immediately contradiction: No four – footed friends will be taken away". The Unified Energy System affiliate in Vladivostok_____

The indigent man _____against the flu, thanks to the free clinic.

We couldn't see the road _____the fog.

From a letter a magazine editor: As a New York who regularly used Central Park, I anticipated with some concern Christo and Jeanne Claude's installation of the art exhibit called " The Gates". The day after the piece opened, I visited the park. I can relate that " The Gates" has all the charm of my neighbor's shower curtains hanging on a clothesline, and has brought the color of construction site safety netting to the park's winter scene.

From this letter we can infer يستدل that the author_____

New pilots must have _____acute vision.

Does your son enjoy _____in that rock band?

This man will be prosecuted to the full _____of the law.

_____the accused has been guilty of murder in the first degree, the punishment will be severe.

I suggest that we not _____ourselves to become alarmed based on such unreliable evidence.

Are those devices_____to the hardware?

Unless you are hungry right now, we can_____

The paint began to_____ flake.

The pilot is very _____in running his pre-flight checklist. He does it exactly the same way every time.

Oklahoma Governor Frank Keating assumed the briefcase he lost on a 1989 plane trip was gone for good. Until, that is, it arrived in the mail earlier this month (Nov.. 2002) from a United Airlines security office with Christmas gifts for mother –in law still wrapped inside. She'll get them now for thanksgiving. Said a United spokesman: : We're glad we got it back to him. Sorry [it] took 13 years. The underlined word in the paragraph refers to_____

_____the test was very old, the test administrator halted its further use.

If it _____an election year, the government pave the roads.

The refugees were living in _____conditions.

The little child couldn't lift the _____.

_______ the project is not a viable قابلة للتطبيق option.

I didn't see _____ I knew at the dance.

The student's father tried to _____his son's bad academic record by drawing the principal's attention to the boy's great athletic achievements.

Please return _____books in two weeks.

The suspect refused_____.

Everything went well at the reception _____the caterers did not deliver enough food.

Mark shuddered _____that though of losing his job.

Water from the storm _____completely inundated غمرت the island.

I don't want to stay here, _____do I want to return home.

Those tasks ought to _____a long time ago.

That agency is known for giving people the run around

Major Roberts _____finish yesterday.

The orchestra divided into _____each one containing a different family of instruments.

Frank won't read these, _____?

_____you hand me that book, please?

I needed to know the time, so I _____at the clock.

Mrs. Jenkins smiled as her son waved goodbye to_____

Mark runs in the next race, _____?

It will be necessary _____all the doors by 9:00 p.m.

Three of these books belong to you, but the rest _____ to Jim.

My sister insisted that I ………..her two kids to the zoo, and so we went.

I want you to …….that Mr. Jackson's money is credited to his account by tomorrow.

The problem could ………..long ago.

After a major accident occurred, the main highway was ………. With stalled traffic.

Hopefully, Ms. Simmon's report will ……………persistent rumors about unsafe playground equipment.

The portion of atmosphere above any country is called its ………………

The detective reported that the homicide had occurred prior ………. the accident.

The store _____ by the time we get there.

Joyce: Where do the Mississippi and Missouri rivers come together? Lany: Their _____ is in St. Louis, Missouri.

The roar of the military guns was _____

Ron: Are these procedures standard? Diane: No, they're not in compliance with the established policy they're highly

The detective reported that the homicide had occurred prior ______ the accident.

_____ this cord gets very hot, it won't ignite.

China and Japan are preparing for ____ negotiations between their two leaders in Beijing.

I don't know why one of my twin sons is so much more _____ to accidents than the other is.

I _____ through the files in every drawer, but I just couldn't find my passport.

At the sanctuary, a _____ of animals will approach your car as you enter the gate.

you look so tired! You really _____ get more sleep.

Sally: How are you progressing in school? Jane: I'm ____ nicely.

The man _____ of assault with a deadly weapon.

The court took a ____ for one hour.

Mr. Burns entered the dark hotel room and ______for the light switch.

Al: Wow, the discussion at the meeting was really heated. Sue: Yes, it was so _____ that I felt drained when it ended.

A chemical ______ consists of two or more ingredients.

in distance running, the challenge is _____ oneself.

The ……………equinox occurs in March of every year.

…………… that there might be peace in the region, the parties made a truce.

You stay here and save our seats for the movie ____ I go to buy popcorn.

The manager sent several workers home changer their clothes because he felt they were ………….. dressed.

The mechanic slipped and fell on the _____ floor.

Several political candidates have spoken out _____ the increases.

_____ you still going to the party tomorrow?

The refugees were living in _____ conditions.

I would sell my truck if I _____ that I could get a good price for it.

The store _____ by the time we get there.

In the pioneer days of American history, people traveled across the plains in covered ______ .

your son is _______ my son.

Our football team lost ……………. last night.

They considered ……………to Chicago instead of taking the plane.

Government cannot ………. upon a person's constitutional rights.

I can't use regular soap because I have ____ skin.

I should have this dirty coat ______

As soon as I saw the present, I thought it _____ have come from my mother. She always gives me ties.

The association that judges the worthiness of entries for the Guinness Book of World Records is awaiting Jim Hager's application. The Oakland, California, resident hoped to qualify for his feat last weekend: gobbling 115 M&Ms in three minutes in an event sponsored by a local shop. But wait, you say [that] doesn't sound like very many. Perhaps not … until you learn that the criteria for this category call for carrying the little candy – coated chocolate to the mouth one at a time with wooden chopsticks. Oh the current record:112 . The underlined word in the paragraph refers to _______ .

How important is time off from work to you? If you're British, the answer may be: not very. Results of a new national survey found that 18 percent of respondents don't take the vacation they're entitled to; usually four weeks. The reasons ranged from " I can't afford it" to " this makes it harder for my employer to phase out my job." But 10 percent of those replying said they'd miss their work because it is so enjoyable. According to the paragraph, __________

One of the most valuable objects that the Smithsonian History Museum preserves in its collection is the U.S. flag that flew above Ft. McMenry in 1814. In the summer of that year, the British attacked and burned many of the buildings in Washington, D.C. They then tried to destroy Fort McHenry, located in the seaport of Baltimore. However, after withstanding a tremendous naval bombardment and attempted invasion for two days, the Americans were finally able to repel the attack. When Francis Scott Key saw the American flag still flying over the fort after the battle, he was inspired to write the words of the Star Spangled Banner, which would become the nation's anthem in 1931. According to the paragraph …………….in 1814.

Effective June 1, the Community College of the Air Force will no longer accept photocopies of approved certificates, licenses, and registries from students to award credit. The procedure to receive CCAF credit for degree – applicable credentials is for the student to request an official letter from the issuing agency. [It] is the student's responsibility to contact the agency and to order the official letter. The underlined word in the paragraph refers to ________ .

From the town of Aigle, in the French–speaking sector of Switzerland, comes word that a woman hailed a taxi one day last week, and paid a fare of $29.15 so she could catch a train that had pulled out of the station before she was able to board it. (Swiss trains are famous for their punctuality) Happily, the driver got her to Bex, about six miles down the line, in time. Now, normally, this wouldn't qualify as unusual, but in this case, it does. You see, the woman in question was the conductor, and in her absence, the train had made the trip with its doors open. No word on whether she still had a job after the incident was reported to her superiors. According to the paragraph, the train conductor ________ .

The edition of the Oxford Dictionary of English have selected 3,000 new entries for their latest edition. The largest one – volume collection of words and phrases in the language drawn on such sources as the internet, newspapers TV scripts and scholarly journals to find candidates. Even then, each must be widely known and must have stood the test of time. So which new entry seems to be causing the most comment? That would be ….bada big, which is defined as "an exclamation to emphasize that something will happen effortlessly and predictably." [Its] source? The hit cable TV series " the sopranos" The underlined word in the paragraph refers to _____ .

A village fire captain said he's never seen a blaze as unique as this. A Fort Summer, New Mexico, man said he caught a mouse inside his house and wanted to get rid of it. He had a pile of leaves burning outside, so he threw the mouse on it. The mouse caught fire and ran back into the house, said the 81 – year old man who talked about the event from a hotel room. He claims the blaze the mouse started destroyed his home and everything inside it. What is unique about this story?

The intramural softball season is now in its second week. Games are scheduled for Monday through Thursday at Diamond Three. There are three leagues, with [each] developed for a different level of competition. Anyone interested in paying should contact the intramural sports office. The underlined word in the paragraph refers to the _______ .

in Poing, Germany, jail inmate Maria Brunner is hoping her husband can't raise the money to cover the fine that landed her behind bars. Yes , you read that correctly. Hubby, you see, was ticketed for illegally parking her car, but failed to tell her. As time went by without the penalty's having been paid, it rose to $4,700 – far beyond what she could afford as a mother of three young children and a part – time worker cleaning other people's houses. Did we mention that her spouse is unemployed and, in Maria's words, " lazy"? jail time, she added, " means I can finally get some res without having to cook, wash, and clean for everyone." Said one of the police officers sent to arrest her, "She seemed really happy to see us." According to the paragraph, Maria Brunner …………………….

Ah, Miami in the summertime: temperatures in the 90,s, heat waves boiling up from asphalt streets, sidewalks, and the steel benches at bus stops. Steel benches? Y up. Despite warnings that in sunny weather they'd be like a gas grill with all its burners firing, city planners okayed 1,500 new ones to replace wood – and – concrete seating. Not surprisingly, installation has been halted after just 150. The main topic of this paragraph is ______ .

My mother found …………vase in the attic.

Ken: Are you planning to take a vacation this summer? Sue: No, I've already used up all my _______ .

A famous poet said that _____ thing of beauty is _______ joy forever.

Since he doesn't use pesticides, tom grown _____ vegetables.

It wasn't easy for the widow ______ her children alone.

Her daughter's wedding was a very ……………. event for Janice. She cried throughout the entire ceremony.

If we obtain emergency funds. We …………. that equipment.

The money my mother left _______ us to take a trip.

The only way for us to save money is …………. carefully.

You …………. too hard lately; you look worn out.

Mom won't let me borrow her dress on Saturday night _____ I agree to do the household chores on Sunday.

_________ the planning committee announced the next guest speaker?

As the exhausted swimmer dragged himself ashore, he ………. for air.

Ada: I need someone to help me address envelopes. Joe: I ……………be happy to help

I didn't see …………I knew at the dance.

My sister insisted that I ……… her two kinds to the zoo, and so we went.

Go ahead, call Jose Genoino vain. He won't disagree, especially since his concern over his appearance has kept him from being kidnapped and robbed. As we pick up the story, Brazil's ruling workers , party Chief and adviser to the new President, Luis Inacio da Silva, and ride to da chief as up the story, Brazis uli a Silva, was about to join his driver and an aide for the TV studio, where he was to appear on a talk show. But he forget the comb he uses to primp for such appearances and went back to retrieve it from his Sao Paulo apartment. As he did, thugs commanded the waiting car, leaving Genoino stranded. The aide and driver were freed later, minus all their cash. According to the paragraph _____ .

History teacher us that those who are not willing to learn from their mistake are ______ to repeat them.

Nichole ______ Carl’s proposal of marriage for several days before she gave him her answer.

Lt. Johnson sent some troops to ______ the territory.

The ______ of the fuel gauge was in the red, indicating that the car was almost out of gas.

The Smiths are out of town for the week because the pesticide company ______ their home all day tomorrow.

Our Project would be doomed if anyone ______ that piece of information.

He asked me if I ______ consider taking the job.

Did you know that Dr. Moore ______ as the new department chairperson?

The unidentified victim who in the auto accident was transported to the ______ .

Earlier this month, police in northern Denmark found themselves involved in an unusual case involving a vehicle that been stolen. What was odd was the they were appealed to for help by of all people, the thieves. It seems culprits became afraid for their safety the angry owner emerged from his house, climbed into his other car, and took up the chase. According to the paragraph______ .

The magazine article Eurekar about the role of serendipity in invention. Cited only male inventors. But consider chemist patsy Sherman, who was inducted into the national inventors hall of fame in 2001. While trying to improve gasoline hoses at 3M, she spilled a chemical Polymer on her sneaker. She noticed that the area covered by the chemical remained cleaner than the rest of her shoe, even after many washings. Thus, she came upon the idea for scotch guard, the fabric protector. The intention of the author of this letter is to …………

Those flowers will ______ if you don't put them in water.

Mr. Walters is a skinflint.

The trick to opening this lock is _______ the key.

Carl parked _______ between the two buildings.

Have you seen the _______ this morning? There were four major natural disasters on the west coast.

Ming Ming, the world's oldest giant panda generated headlines when she died of kidney failure at the age of 34. According to the WWF, the nature conservation group whose logo famously features a giant panda, wild pandas live 15 years on average. Thanks to improved nutrition and medical care, those in captivity can live much longer. According to the paragraph, Ming Ming _______ .

That _______ be policy, but it no longer is.

James is ______ the legal age for voting.

In this story, a frog changes ______ a prince.

Select the correct sentence.

The plumber fixed the faucet using a strange ______.

I ______ to the left before I turned.

Drizzle caused the roads ______ slippery.

The ______ of the apartment complex had to move out after the fire.

The patrol was ______ by guerrillas hiding in trees along the path.

I didn't do it ______ I wanted to.

The climbers were jubilant after their ______ of the mountain peak.

Why is the bird …………….at the window?

Paul _____ to be a U.S senator.

Richard was _____ out of a lot of money by tow con men.

Terry: bobby is very conscientious about his work. Chris: I know. He always ______.

Charles needs five ______ to fasten the part of the table together.

The governor will ______ someone to fill the position until new elections can be held

The captain was kicked ______ the army for refusing to obey an order.

The works of Marlowe. Like those of Shakespeare, ______ famous in English.

By the time my children reach college age. The tuition ______ up another 50%.

______, the major searched for another job.

he doesn't like my idea, he ....... it.

It looks like no clouds in the sky today, the sky is ______ .

No one realized the …………. Of the political situation until it was too late.

If circumstances ………, we will tour the art museum on Saturday.

I suggest that your friend ……... the bus.

From ______ did you receive that information?

I can’t read anything he wrote because his penmanship is so …………. .

Chicago is known for its unpleasant weather. ………… it’s a popular tourist destination.

This was ………… flouting of the treaty, not a minor violation.

Fortunately, the man found the fire and was able to ______ It with a blanket before it could spread.

Costa Rica set a world record, relaying solely on renewable energy for 100 percent of its power for the first 65 days of the year (and counting, as of this writing). Hydropower is the country’s chief source of power generation – so heavy rains were a help. Costa Rica also gets geothermal energy from volcanoes, and taps biomass, solar, and wind. (The country also has a small population and low heavy industrial base.) Last year only six percent of its power came from nonrenewable sources.

Nathan’s decision to drive home in a bad snowstorm showed ______in judgment on his part.

After ten hours of deliberation, the jury reached _____ unanimous decision.

The Spruce Goose is a piece of Americana. The plane is currently housed in the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum in McMinnville, Oregon, but it has an amazing story. Its official name was the H-4. Built and partially financed by Howard Hughes, it was called the Hercules. Designed to carry more than 700 troops, the Spruce Goose flew only once. In 1947 in Long Beach harbor, it grabbed about 70 feet of air for about a mile.
Hughes, who piloted the test flight, said it needed more development. He never let it fly again.
 According to the passage, _____

The program only selects ____ to teach in inner city schools.

Years ago, thieves plundered the _____ tombs.

As soon as the sun sets below the _____ Dramatically.

The chef’s ____ pleased everyone at the restaurant.

There will be _____ union meeting next week on Thursday.

After studying the footprints, the park ranger determined that the predator _____ the cabins was a bear.

Because _____ was mild yesterday, Pauline and her two children went on a picnic.

When driving in foggy weather, you must proceed with _______ .

______ additional funding, the research will be halted.

The rope is too taut. ______ a little bit.

In _____ their criticism of him, the supervisor fried three of his employees.

In a longstanding dispute, both parties ______ to own the same piece of property.

Carl: I’ve been given a chance to work in France for a year. Jean: Well, you’d better _____ your French!

A faded map made _____ 1800 adorned the wall of the professor’s study.

Before actually performing the rescue, the astronauts practices on _____ satellite.

John is always _____ and raving about office politics.

_____ good health is important.

In this region, thousands of tons of coal are _____ every year

Can you take a _____ at these reports when you get a chance?

I want to put _____ in my backyard.

The archaeologist discovered several valuable _____ at the excavation site.

The father _____ about his oldest child for some time now.

An ocean is _____ a pound.

The new mess hall is just _____ the operations Building.

The drill sergeant made us _____ the latrine floor.

How much income did you _____ last year?

The requirement is _____ 40 push-ups in two minutes.

The law states that young children _____ attend school. They have no other choice.

Sue’s skirt is too long. It needs to be _____ .

There was a large sign that said,” _____ the property~”

On a normal day, hundreds of _____ can be seen floating down the canal.

The detectives _____the victim twice during the investigation.

cart before the horse: something is done contrary to the natural or normally effective sequence of events.

To give the cold shoulder: to ignore or snub someone you know. It's the opposite of a warm welcome.

Let the cat out of the bag: Accidentally reveal a secret or information that was supposed to be kept hidden.

pull over: move to the side of or off the road.

Sarah wants to sell her car because she describes it as a "lemon." What does she mean?

Emily tells her friend that she just bought a "cherry" car. What does she mean?