Sentence Completion with Verbs

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Which verb best completes the sentence: 'The detective meticulously ____ the crime scene for clues.'?

  • ignored
  • glanced
  • overlooked
  • surveyed (correct)

Choose the verb that fits best: 'Despite the evidence, the suspect continued to ____ his involvement in the conspiracy.'

  • deny (correct)
  • verify
  • affirm
  • avow

Which verb completes the following sentence most logically: 'The artist aimed to ____ emotions through his abstract paintings.'

  • command
  • evoke (correct)
  • suppress
  • ignore

Select the most appropriate verb: 'The government decided to ____ new regulations to control pollution levels.'

<p>enact (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these verbs best completes the sentence: 'The professor tried to ____ complex theories to his students using simple analogies.'

<p>elucidate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the verb that best fits: 'The company had to ____ its operations due to the economic downturn.'

<p>curtail (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the most appropriate verb: 'The author sought to ____ the reader's attention with a gripping opening chapter.'

<p>captivate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which verb meaningfully completes this sentence: 'New evidence began to ____ doubts about the defendant's alibi.'

<p>cast (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the best verb to use here: 'The negotiator tried to ____ a compromise between the two parties.'

<p>mediate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which verb best completes this sentence: 'The historian aimed to ____ the events of the past with accuracy and detail.'

<p>recount (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the verb that best logically follows: 'The doctor needed to ____ the patient's symptoms before making a diagnosis.'

<p>assess (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which verb is most appropriate for the sentence: 'The athlete worked hard to ____ his previous personal best record.'

<p>surpass (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the verb which best completes the thought: 'Technological advancements continue to ____ our daily routines.'

<p>revolutionize (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the verb that appropriately fits the sentence: 'The community came together to ____ the damage caused by the hurricane.'

<p>alleviate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following verbs completes the sentence in the most logical manner: 'The investigator had to ____ all the information to solve the mystery.'

<p>synthesize (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the most suitable verb: 'The company decided to ____ its services to meet the evolving needs of its clients.'

<p>diversify (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What verb best fits here: 'The politician tried to ____ his opponent's reputation with false accusations.'

<p>tarnish (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which verb correctly completes the following: 'The teacher aimed to ____ critical thinking skills in her students.'

<p>cultivate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the verb that makes the most sense in this sentence: 'The musician sought to ____ his unique style with traditional elements.'

<p>infuse (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the most logical verb for the blank: 'The company worked hard to ____ a positive rapport with all its customers.'

<p>foster (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • This task requires creating 60 sentences where a verb must be matched from a provided box to complete each sentence. Since the verbs and sentences are not provided, I will generate diverse examples that can serve as a template for the actual exercise. Each sentence will be distinct and use a different verb to illustrate the matching principle.

  • Verbs that could be in the box (examples):

    • achieve
    • analyze
    • build
    • calculate
    • create
    • describe
    • develop
    • discover
    • estimate
    • evaluate
    • examine
    • explain
    • formulate
    • generate
    • implement
    • improve
    • increase
    • investigate
    • manage
    • measure
    • observe
    • organize
    • plan
    • predict
    • present
    • reduce
    • solve
    • study
    • test
    • understand
  • Sentences with matched verbs (examples):

    • They aim to achieve their goals through hard work.
    • Scientists analyze data to understand the universe.
    • Engineers build structures that last for centuries.
    • Accountants calculate profits and losses accurately.
    • Artists create masterpieces that inspire generations.
    • Authors describe characters vividly in their novels.
    • Companies develop new technologies to stay competitive.
    • Explorers discover new lands and cultures.
    • Contractors estimate costs before starting a project.
    • Critics evaluate movies based on various criteria.
    • Doctors examine patients to diagnose illnesses.
    • Teachers explain complex concepts to students.
    • Researchers formulate hypotheses for their experiments.
    • Power plants generate electricity for cities.
    • Governments implement policies to improve society.
    • Athletes improve their skills through practice.
    • Businesses increase sales through marketing.
    • Detectives investigate crimes to find the truth.
    • Managers manage teams to achieve objectives.
    • Scientists measure variables in their experiments.
    • Biologists observe animals in their natural habitats.
    • Librarians organize books for easy access.
    • Architects plan buildings to meet client needs.
    • Meteorologists predict weather patterns.
    • Speakers present ideas to an audience.
    • Factories reduce waste to protect the environment.
    • Mathematicians solve equations to find solutions.
    • Students study hard to pass exams.
    • Engineers test products to ensure quality.
    • Readers understand stories by analyzing the text.
    • Chefs prepare meals with fresh ingredients.
    • Programmers code software applications.
    • Musicians compose songs that touch hearts.
    • Historians document events to preserve the past.
    • Designers visualize concepts before creating prototypes.
    • Lawyers interpret laws to defend their clients.
    • Diplomats negotiate treaties between countries.
    • Activists protest injustice to demand change.
    • Volunteers assist those in need in their communities.
    • Farmers cultivate crops to feed the population.
    • Pilots navigate aircraft through the sky.
    • Surgeons operate on patients to save lives.
    • Counselors guide people through difficult times.
    • Journalists report news to inform the public.
    • Athletes compete in sports to win championships.
    • Teachers educate children to prepare them for the future.
    • Dancers express emotions through movement.
    • Singers perform songs to entertain audiences.
    • Politicians govern countries to maintain order.
    • Artists paint pictures that capture the beauty of the world.
    • Writers narrate stories that captivate readers.
    • Programmers debug code to fix errors.
    • Scientists research topics to expand knowledge.
    • Engineers design systems to solve problems.
    • Doctors treat illnesses to improve health.
    • Companies market products to attract customers.
    • The police protect citizens from harm.
    • Firefighters rescue people from burning buildings.
    • Soldiers defend their country from enemies.
    • Judges judge cases to administer justice.
    • The sun provides light and warmth to Earth.
    • Bees pollinate flowers to produce fruit.

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