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He asked me if I ______ consider taking the job.
He asked me if I ______ consider taking the job.
- ought
- would (correct)
- may
- can
The little child couldn't lift the _____.
The little child couldn't lift the _____.
- bowled
- bowl (correct)
- bowls
- bowling
As the exhausted swimmer dragged himself ashore, he ………. for air.
As the exhausted swimmer dragged himself ashore, he ………. for air.
- grasped
- gasped (correct)
- gripped
- groped
The police were closer to _____a suspect once the autopsy was completed.
The police were closer to _____a suspect once the autopsy was completed.
_____. Susan and me, no one knew the secret.
_____. Susan and me, no one knew the secret.
All of the students must abide ________ the school regulations.
All of the students must abide ________ the school regulations.
Unless you are hungry right now, we can_____
Unless you are hungry right now, we can_____
Paul _____ to be a U.S senator.
Paul _____ to be a U.S senator.
You stay here and save our seats for the movie ____ I go to buy popcorn.
You stay here and save our seats for the movie ____ I go to buy popcorn.
Captain Barker exercised _____superior judgment as company commander
Captain Barker exercised _____superior judgment as company commander
We couldn't see the road _____the fog.
We couldn't see the road _____the fog.
__________ your son be coming by bus or by plane?
__________ your son be coming by bus or by plane?
When Tom's ears began to get cold, he pulled up his_____
When Tom's ears began to get cold, he pulled up his_____
For _____ of anything better to do, Gloria went to a movie.
For _____ of anything better to do, Gloria went to a movie.
George's ________ license needs to be renewed.
George's ________ license needs to be renewed.
All of the students must abide ________ the school regulations.
All of the students must abide ________ the school regulations.
_____ you still going to the party tomorrow?
_____ you still going to the party tomorrow?
You _____ too hard lately; you look worn out.
You _____ too hard lately; you look worn out.
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,____
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,____
After the storm subsided, the people found their city…………totally in ruins.
After the storm subsided, the people found their city…………totally in ruins.
He asked me if I ______ consider taking the job.
He asked me if I ______ consider taking the job.
The storm blew a large _____ of the tree.
The storm blew a large _____ of the tree.
President requests that Mr. Baker would ________ given the position before the end of the year.
President requests that Mr. Baker would ________ given the position before the end of the year.
The faculty stood and applauded _____ respect for the retiring dean.
The faculty stood and applauded _____ respect for the retiring dean.
The coach urged that the player _____ given a second chance to make the grade.
The coach urged that the player _____ given a second chance to make the grade.
_________ your son be coming by bus or by plane?
_________ your son be coming by bus or by plane?
Drizzle caused the roads ______ slippery
Drizzle caused the roads ______ slippery
Captain Barker exercised _____superior judgment as company commander
Captain Barker exercised _____superior judgment as company commander
The new students had to go to the orientation, ________?
The new students had to go to the orientation, ________?
My mother found …………vase in the attic.
My mother found …………vase in the attic.
Our Project would be doomed if anyone ______ that piece of information.
Our Project would be doomed if anyone ______ that piece of information.
I was furious _______ him for addressing me in that offensive manner.
I was furious _______ him for addressing me in that offensive manner.
The library requires that borrowed books _____returned no later than two weeks after the checkout date.
The library requires that borrowed books _____returned no later than two weeks after the checkout date.
Olivia: Helen has been staying with me for over a month now. Patty: it sounds to me like she is ______ on your hospitality.
Olivia: Helen has been staying with me for over a month now. Patty: it sounds to me like she is ______ on your hospitality.
The police were closer to ________ a suspect once the autopsy was completed.
The police were closer to ________ a suspect once the autopsy was completed.
Major Roberts _____finish yesterday.
Major Roberts _____finish yesterday.
Sue and Jack were arguing ________ the details of the ceremony.
Sue and Jack were arguing ________ the details of the ceremony.
Mark shuddered _____that though of losing his job.
Mark shuddered _____that though of losing his job.
As soon as I saw the present, I thought it _____ have come from my mother. She always gives me ties.
As soon as I saw the present, I thought it _____ have come from my mother. She always gives me ties.
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 _______
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 _______
This was ………… flouting of the treaty, not a minor violation.
This was ………… flouting of the treaty, not a minor violation.
The father _____ about his oldest child for some time now.
The father _____ about his oldest child for some time now.
_________ the planning committee announced the next guest speaker?
_________ the planning committee announced the next guest speaker?
Water from the storm _____completely inundated غمرت the island.
Water from the storm _____completely inundated غمرت the island.
_________ in a free country is a great privilege.
_________ in a free country is a great privilege.
_________ you talk Frank into coming with you next week?
We'd love to have him.
_________ you talk Frank into coming with you next week? We'd love to have him.
The general _________ in Florida for only two months when the hurricane came through.
The general _________ in Florida for only two months when the hurricane came through.
The works of Marlowe. Like those of Shakespeare, ______ famous in English.
The works of Marlowe. Like those of Shakespeare, ______ famous in English.
Carlton will eat _____ anything.
Carlton will eat _____ anything.
No one realized the _________ Of the political situation until it was too late.
No one realized the _________ Of the political situation until it was too late.
______, the major searched for another job.
______, the major searched for another job.
The police were closer to _____a suspect once the autopsy was completed
The police were closer to _____a suspect once the autopsy was completed
_________ this cord gets very hot, it won't ignite.
_________ this cord gets very hot, it won't ignite.
The large garden was illuminated by dozens of bamboo________
The large garden was illuminated by dozens of bamboo________
Paul _____ to be a U.S senator.
Paul _____ to be a U.S senator.
David ________ for two hours before his tutor arrives this afternoon.
David ________ for two hours before his tutor arrives this afternoon.
I don't entirely trust Steve; ________ I'm willing to go along with his plan.
I don't entirely trust Steve; ________ I'm willing to go along with his plan.
The indigent man _____ against the flu, thanks to the free clinic.
The indigent man _____ against the flu, thanks to the free clinic.
If it _____an election year, the government pave the roads.
If it _____an election year, the government pave the roads.
_______ the project is not a viable قابلة للتطبيق option.
_______ the project is not a viable قابلة للتطبيق option.
They considered ……………to Chicago instead of taking the plane.
They considered ……………to Chicago instead of taking the plane.
The drill sergeant made us _____ the latrine floor.
The drill sergeant made us _____ the latrine floor.
My mother found …………vase in the attic.
My mother found …………vase in the attic.
The police were closer to ……………. a suspect once the autopsy was completed.
The police were closer to ……………. a suspect once the autopsy was completed.
The library requires that borrowed books _____returned no later than two weeks after the checkout date.
The library requires that borrowed books _____returned no later than two weeks after the checkout date.
Those tasks ought to _____a long time ago.
Those tasks ought to _____a long time ago.
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 ________ .
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 ________ .
I didn't do it ______ I wanted to.
I didn't do it ______ I wanted to.
By the time we vote, the initial results ________.
By the time we vote, the initial results ________.
There ________ people waiting in line to see the doctor.
There ________ people waiting in line to see the doctor.
She can’t help ________ about her children all the time.
She can’t help ________ about her children all the time.
______ it not been for the lifeboat, everyone would have?
______ it not been for the lifeboat, everyone would have?
The boy ________ that he could pass the test without studying?? instead he failed.
The boy ________ that he could pass the test without studying?? instead he failed.
The workers went over the head of their supervisor and ________ directly to the company president for a raise.
The workers went over the head of their supervisor and ________ directly to the company president for a raise.
Today a marshmallow is a spongy treat cooked over campfires. But up until the mid-1800s, marshmallow candy was used medicinally. Doctors extracted juice from the roots of the marshmallow plant and cooked it with egg whites and sugar, then whipped it into a foamy meringue. The mixture then hardened, and the resulting candy soothed children’s sore throats. Eventually, advanced manufacturing processes replaced the root juice with gelatin, which eliminated any healing properties.
The underlined word in the paragraph refers to the ________.
Today a marshmallow is a spongy treat cooked over campfires. But up until the mid-1800s, marshmallow candy was used medicinally. Doctors extracted juice from the roots of the marshmallow plant and cooked it with egg whites and sugar, then whipped it into a foamy meringue. The mixture then hardened, and the resulting candy soothed children’s sore throats. Eventually, advanced manufacturing processes replaced the root juice with gelatin, which eliminated any healing properties.
The underlined word in the paragraph refers to the ________.
Tom: Did you identify the errors in his reasoning?
Barbara: Yes, I pointed out the ________ in his argument.
Tom: Did you identify the errors in his reasoning?
Barbara: Yes, I pointed out the ________ in his argument.
Susie ________ what I told her by the time she gets to the store.
Susie ________ what I told her by the time she gets to the store.
I ________ study hard if I want to pass the test.
I ________ study hard if I want to pass the test.
Kim peeked into the hole.
Kim peeked into the hole.
Her glee was apparent.
Her glee was apparent.
There will not be any mail delivered ________ the holiday.
There will not be any mail delivered ________ the holiday.
The boss frowns ________ that type of behavior.
The boss frowns ________ that type of behavior.
The boss was very pleased that the project was ________ success.
The boss was very pleased that the project was ________ success.
On our trip though New York, we stopped to ________ the beauty of the Niagara Falls.
On our trip though New York, we stopped to ________ the beauty of the Niagara Falls.
I want to press some clothes, but I can’t find the ________ board.
I want to press some clothes, but I can’t find the ________ board.
I ________ have finished a yesterday, but I forgot to do it.
I ________ have finished a yesterday, but I forgot to do it.
You had better tie your shoelaces or you might ________.
You had better tie your shoelaces or you might ________.
Whew! The graduation festivities are finally over._______, I think it was as unequivocal success.
Whew! The graduation festivities are finally over._______, I think it was as unequivocal success.
By volunteering in the shelter, the man gained ________ the problems faced by homeless people.
By volunteering in the shelter, the man gained ________ the problems faced by homeless people.
Paul has so many options that he can’t decide what to do. He’s in a real ________.
Paul has so many options that he can’t decide what to do. He’s in a real ________.
Your ________ at just this moment is fortuitous.
Your ________ at just this moment is fortuitous.
The man was ________ along on his crutches العكازات.
The man was ________ along on his crutches العكازات.
The police couldn’t find one ________ of evidence against the woman.
The police couldn’t find one ________ of evidence against the woman.
Ben ________ work with customers than with a computer.
Ben ________ work with customers than with a computer.
Is your kitchen ________ than your living room?
Is your kitchen ________ than your living room?
John’s disguise completely ________ me. I had no idea it was him.
John’s disguise completely ________ me. I had no idea it was him.
I heard that the hurricane wreaked havoc Ø£ØØ¯Ø« دمارًا on your store. Were you able to ________ much?
I heard that the hurricane wreaked havoc Ø£ØØ¯Ø« دمارًا on your store. Were you able to ________ much?
When my wife nags me, I feel she is ________ me.
When my wife nags me, I feel she is ________ me.
Jack’s sole source of support ________ his father and mother.
Jack’s sole source of support ________ his father and mother.
A massive relief ________ is underway following the earthquake.
A massive relief ________ is underway following the earthquake.
Driving too fast turned out to be a ________ mistake.
Driving too fast turned out to be a ________ mistake.
His ________ the English Channel was considered a great accomplishment.
His ________ the English Channel was considered a great accomplishment.
Flashcards
Capital of France (example flashcard)
Capital of France (example flashcard)
Paris