MULTI_CONC
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Each item contains 7 lines of text. In the middle of each line is a gap (a blank line). Which word fits in all of the gaps in each set? Use the drop-down menu to make your choice. If you choose an incorrect word, it will appear next to the drop-down list. Keep trying until you choose the right word. When you finish the quiz, you will see your score. Click START OVER to try the quiz again.
Which
word/phrase fits all the gaps in each set?
advertise
blind
entertain
key
knee
mystery
pair
upper
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2. WORDS
advertise
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[001] then louder. Suddenly, the door flew open. A strong _____ or hands took hold of me; picked me up and threw me o
[002] In the end she got angry with herself. She put on a _____ of old trousers and a shirt. What did it matter? He
[003] knows that, and I know it. "So one morning I put on a _____ of dark glasses and went to the Minister's rooms. He
[004] y. After the wedding, John Dashwood visited the happy _____ in their new home. 'Well, dear sister,' he said. 'Y
[005] ear. I'm so sorry. I'll just see if we've got another _____ for you.*** Father: Turn down that wretched music, w
[006] ht equipment for jogging is important. You'll need a _____ of good running shoes, and the size should be right.
[007] d inside the special running shoes you should have a _____ of special running socks - thin but moisture absorbi
[008] t rub on your legs when you run. A track-suit with a _____ of long pants is essential if you intend to keep runn
[009] cond World War, the best present for many women was a _____ of nylon stockings, but more importantly, it was used
[010] her a small, secret present to thank her. It was a _____ of pretty ear rings. At the meal, John seemed a lit
[011] how hard life was for the poor. Zeena's cared for the _____ of them for over twenty years now,' Ruth Hale went o
[012] then louder. Suddenly, the door flew open. A strong _____ or hands took hold of me; picked me up and threw me o
[013] In the end she got angry with herself. She put on a _____ of old trousers and a shirt. What did it matter? He
[014] knows that, and I know it. "So one morning I put on a _____ of dark glasses and went to the Minister's rooms. He
[015] y. After the wedding, John Dashwood visited the happy _____ in their new home. 'Well, dear sister,' he said. 'Y
[016] ear. I'm so sorry. I'll just see if we've got another _____ for you.*** Father: Turn down that wretched music, w
[017] ht equipment for jogging is important. You'll need a _____ of good running shoes, and the size should be right.
[018] d inside the special running shoes you should have a _____ of special running socks - thin but moisture absorbi
[019] t rub on your legs when you run. A track-suit with a _____ of long pants is essential if you intend to keep runn
[020] cond World War, the best present for many women was a _____ of nylon stockings, but more importantly, it was used
3. WORDS
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blind
entertain
key
knee
mystery
pair
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[001] Why did William die? Nobody can explain that. It's a _____ like so many things in his story. His life was a
[002] like so many things in his story. His life was a _____ and his death was a
[003] and his death was a _____ too. William had no family and I was his only friend
[004] e his story, others don't believe it. His death is a _____ . I found the pages of Dangerous Game in William's stu
[005] interested in something. But this 'something' was a _____ to me. He never told me about it. It was his secret
[006] t of his death. He says the line was dead. That's a _____ too. I used the phone after I found him. I called t
[007] , of course, but we will never know the answer to the _____ . Now I can only describe in detail the night of Wedne
[008] h mountains around me were wonderful. I loved their _____ , and the power of nature made me less afraid. I cros
[009] Why did the house make me so uncomfortable? It was a _____ . We cannot always understand why some things scare u
[010] riend cried when he saw her. Madeline's illness was a _____ to the family doctor. She was not interested in anyt
[011] . To ordinary people, intelligent people are often a _____ . Their skills can seem almost unnatural. One of the
[012] covered in blood. "Nobody has been able to solve this _____ yet."The next day's paper gave more information."THE
[013] esterday about the terrible murders. They are still a _____ . Below are the stories of the people who were intervi
[014] s's opinions. "This is an unusual murder and a great _____ . The police have little information and few ideas."D
[015] ice and the newspaper," I said. "These murders are a _____ . I do not know how anyone can solve them." "Do not j
[016] opinions are not important. The police say that this _____ cannot be solved. It is too strange. But that is wh
[017] lies in the unusual facts-not outside of them. In a _____ like this, we do not ask, 'What has happened?'We ask
[018] that has never happened before?' So I have solved the _____ easily." I looked at Dupin in silence. I could not b
[019] rds were heard clearly. That is why I can solve this _____ . But I will not tell you my thoughts yet. First, le
[020] Dupin and I told the Chief of Police everything. The _____ was solved, but the Chief was not happy. Dupin, as u
[021] y very simple. I think that the police can solve the _____ without help. But Dupin will want to hear about it b
[022] matter is simple, but we cannot solve it." "Maybe the _____ is too easy," said Dupin. The Chief laughed. "Oh Du
[023] a happier man. After he left, my friend explained the _____ . "The Parisian police are usually very good," he bega
[024] he used a simple hiding place. My idea was that the _____ was too easy. But the Chief laughed at this. Do you
[025] said. 'I believe you. I believe everybody. But this _____ is going to make me crazy soon.' Chapter 13 In the Ho
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[001] ing, or mending something, or doing something else to _____ herself. She's extremely generous, but not very tole
[002] ing, or mending something, or doing something else to _____ herself. She's extremely generous, but not very tole
5. WORDS
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[001] the-' For a moment he could not continue. 'Above the _____ .' 'How far above the
[002] .' 'How far above the _____ ?' She couldn't stop now. 'I haven't got the measurem
[003] a large black and blue area on her stomach, made by a _____ . "The body of the mother was terribly cut and bloody.
[004] hought. After some time Dantes opened his eyes. 'My _____ hurts very badly,' he said, 'and my head and my legs
[005] bit off one of Manuel's legs ? a clean bite above the _____ . The other men pulled him into the boat. The blood
[006] Indian wars' ended in 1890 with the Battle of Wounded _____ , when American soldiers killed many Sioux men, women
[007] ors remember the Sioux who fought and died at Wounded _____ , but the Black Hills of Dakota are famous for Mount R
[008] the-' For a moment he could not continue. 'Above the _____ .' 'How far above the
[009] .' 'How far above the _____ ?' She couldn't stop now. 'I haven't got the measurem
[010] a large black and blue area on her stomach, made by a _____ . "The body of the mother was terribly cut and bloody.
[011] hought. After some time Dantes opened his eyes. 'My _____ hurts very badly,' he said, 'and my head and my legs
[012] bit off one of Manuel's legs ? a clean bite above the _____ . The other men pulled him into the boat. The blood
6. WORDS
advertise
blind
entertain
key
knee
mystery
pair
upper
[001] istory of Rome, a small group of families formed the _____ class. In the early days they ruled the city, but sl
[002] out of the lower classes. They did not rule like the _____ class but they had a lot of money. By 287 BC each cl
[003] ere few windows onto the street, except small ones on _____ floors. In fact, the buildings did not really look l
[004] There were also criminals, some poor men, and a few _____ - class men who needed the money. Women fought as gl
[005] aligula was emperor (37-41 AD), some politicians and _____ -class men had to fight in the Colosseum. The emperor
[006] inue for long. One of them stopped marriage between _____ - and lower-class people. This was changed about five
[007] istory of Rome, a small group of families formed the _____ class. In the early days they ruled the city, but sl
[008] out of the lower classes. They did not rule like the _____ class but they had a lot of money. By 287 BC each cl
[009] ere few windows onto the street, except small ones on _____ floors. In fact, the buildings did not really look l
[010] There were also criminals, some poor men, and a few _____ - class men who needed the money. Women fought as gl
[011] aligula was emperor (37-41 AD), some politicians and _____ -class men had to fight in the Colosseum. The emperor
[012] inue for long. One of them stopped marriage between _____ - and lower-class people. This was changed about five
7. WORDS
advertise
blind
entertain
key
knee
mystery
pair
upper
[001] r the hospital, please. A lighthouse, or a home for _____ people. I think those are the best places for me.'
[002] me in a lighthouse, so I would be happy there. And _____ people can see nothing, so they couldn't see me, cou
[003] ,' said Max. Agatha's play for radio was called Three _____ Mice. Later, she wrote the play again, for a London
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entertain
key
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[001] and on television. When they wear Gucci clothes, they _____ Gucci products. Will YOU be the next famous person i