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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.
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2. WORDS
birth
busy
deliver
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oppose
pray
threaten
universe
weather
[001] es were old, and she had no warm coat for the winter _____ . She was thin, too. She did not get very much to ea
[002] I worked in the garden for the first two days. The _____ was hot and sunny. I liked working with Mr Duncan, a
[003] y talked of Arthur, I thought of Jonathan again. The _____ was good and Lucy and I walked a lot, sometimes by th
[004] d to lock the bedroom door at night. Then one day the _____ changed. The sky was black and heavy, and that night
[005] ship,' shouted Mr Robb. 'It's nearly dark, and the _____ is getting worse. What can we do?' Daniel looked at
[006] his a new, modern ship, so it can go anywhere, in any _____ ! Our rich passengers want to go to Scotland, so tha
[007] n this be?' I asked. 'If he comes on business in this _____ , it's important,' said Sherlock Holmes. 'Come in!' h
[008] ry clever detective, but he can do nothing about the _____ . The winter storms at sea that year were worse than
[009] ut a week, we were driving back one night in terrible _____ . Heavy snow was falling, hiding everything in a soft
[010] in embarrassed silence, then began to talk about the _____ . As they were speaking, the cat climbed quietly onto
[011] Friday night, Nutty's team used the Smiths' pool. The _____ was cold to begin with, and the first time that Hoome
[012] hurricaneThe silver aeroplane flew south east in fair _____ , across the small green islands called the Lesser An
[013] h he was young, still in his twenties, he was a good _____ scientist and knew his job well. He did not like hur
[014] t to see Schelling, the US officer who was the chief _____ scientist at the Base. This hurricane is going to be
[015] t reach land at all. I think we can safely tell the _____ Office that.' 'I don't agree!' Wyatt said angrily. '
[016] avy, I work with them. They've borrowed me from the _____ Office, and I'm doing a special study on hurricanes.'
[017] Wyatt carefully. 'But Mabel is a very bad piece of _____ . And there is another danger, too. If Mabel does hit
[018] ed Serrurier. 'Have you come here to talk about the _____ ? I thought you had news of Favel! Favel, do you hear
[019] fight a battle tonight, and you talk to me about the _____ !' 'Mr President, this hurricane began in Causton. 'W
[020] rmly. Causton went on, 'I think Wyatt can smell bad _____ coming. I'm a newsman, and I can smell trouble, but
[021] d quietly. 'And from now on, you will be my one man _____ information office.' He turned to Manning. 'This h
[022] . 'I think we should move on now,' she said. 'The _____ 's getting worse.' Rawsthorne opened his eyes. His fa
[023] erlin. Sir MeligranceIt was the month of May. The _____ was warm and the sky was blue. The flowers looked ve
[024] very cold. We are waiting for an improvement in the _____ before we continue. I have something interesting to
[025] the top of the house. The summer months passed. The _____ was beautiful, but I never went outside. I was too b
3. WORDS
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busy
deliver
hurry
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pray
threaten
universe
weather
[001] ith Sagittarius on it. 'Thank you for sending me your _____ date: December the sixth. You're a Sagittarius. You
[002] Angela didn't even look at Botticelli's painting, The _____ of Venus. She was very tired. I really don't know w
[003] e Maclean thought about her life since her daughter's _____ . She was proud to be back at work only six weeks aft
[004] own. And his eyes were sky blue from the day of his _____ three months before. Tom Booker lay next to his fathe
[005] in early Match. Robert and Grace were there far the _____ . They all cried and laughed together. They called h
[006] ited John a few times in New York after Sean Lennon's _____ . In 1994, years after John's death, both men were gi
[007] . The Bank of England is in the City. AD: after the _____ of Jesus Christ What are the main kinds of business i
[008] calculates the years from the date of Jesus Christ's _____ . So the year AD 1000 was the end of the first Millen
[009] lendar, for example, people count the years from the _____ of Jesus Christ. But the week is even older. People
[010] years, every night in the club was a wild party. The _____ of Rap Most people agree that rap music began on the
[011] my grandma, died when she was only 32 soon after the _____ of my mother. Ten years later Grandpa, who was a kee
[012] rking man to have a job and live in his own place of _____ . My men are prepared to stay out on strike as long as
[013] ith Sagittarius on it. 'Thank you for sending me your _____ date: December the sixth. You're a Sagittarius. You
[014] Angela didn't even look at Botticelli's painting, The _____ of Venus. She was very tired. I really don't know w
[015] e Maclean thought about her life since her daughter's _____ . She was proud to be back at work only six weeks aft
[016] own. And his eyes were sky blue from the day of his _____ three months before. Tom Booker lay next to his fathe
[017] in early Match. Robert and Grace were there far the _____ . They all cried and laughed together. They called h
[018] ited John a few times in New York after Sean Lennon's _____ . In 1994, years after John's death, both men were gi
[019] . The Bank of England is in the City. AD: after the _____ of Jesus Christ What are the main kinds of business i
[020] calculates the years from the date of Jesus Christ's _____ . So the year AD 1000 was the end of the first Millen
[021] lendar, for example, people count the years from the _____ of Jesus Christ. But the week is even older. People
[022] years, every night in the club was a wild party. The _____ of Rap Most people agree that rap music began on the
[023] my grandma, died when she was only 32 soon after the _____ of my mother. Ten years later Grandpa, who was a kee
[024] rking man to have a job and live in his own place of _____ . My men are prepared to stay out on strike as long as
4. WORDS
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busy
deliver
hurry
oppose
pray
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universe
weather
[001] s from landlords and building managers, some of whom _____ to simply ban disposals from their buildings. Environ
[002] azon. Those plants also help fight the diseases that _____ our food. The funguses and moulds that attack wheat
[003] ut you admitted at the inquest that you never saw her _____ or do anything to hurt Jessie.' 'Of course I never sa
[001] mazon. Those plants also help fight the diseases that _____ our food. The funguses and moulds that attack wheat,
5. WORDS
birth
busy
deliver
hurry
oppose
pray
threaten
universe
weather
[001] nts to see you.' Agatha had to leave her friends and _____ home, so she was not very pleased. But when she got
[002] writing is very untidy , I think she wrote this in a _____ .'Tower of London 11th February 1541 Dear Henry Plea
[003] ing for food,' said Baloo. He knew that you must not _____ Kaa. He is too big. Let me come with you,' said Kaa
[004] hank you,' said Sherlock Holmes. 'And now you must _____ home. Put this paper into your uncle's box, put in a
[005] ucts now, I suppose.' 'Yes, of course.' John was in a _____ . He had to meet someone important in ten minutes.
[006] arvard Club in Boston. 'Son, you're in too much of a _____ . The young lady herself is fine. The problem is you
[007] ce. 'Ollie, do we have to say no?' 'Yes, we do. And _____ up, dammit!' 'I'm terribly sorry,' she said into the
[008] st. And my wife isn't feeling very well. So can you _____ , please?' He got us to the hospital in ten minutes.
[009] who wants to speak to you, sir. He seems to be in a _____ .' I walked, with difficulty, to the hall, as I was fe
[010] d. 'Who' 'Favel wants to see you. Come on, I'm in a _____ . I'll explain while we drive.' Still half asleep,
[011] es of rain.' Favel turned to Manning. 'We'll have to _____ , Charles. Start moving our men out now.' 'Serrurie
[012] red down the hillside in a sea of mud. They began to _____ east along the top of the valley. Down below them
[013] Edmond,' said the owner, 'that is very good news. Now _____ away to see your father.''Thank you, Mr Morrel. I ha
[014] ill be there.' 'Tomorrow or the next day! You are in a _____ , captain,' said Danglars. I am not a captain yet, Dan
[015] yet, Danglars,' said Dantes. 'But, yes, we are in a _____ because I must go to Paris.' 'To Paris! Do you have
[016] UT HE''S GOING TO SPEND THE WEEKEND WITH HIS FATHER. _____ up, Luke! Your father will be here soon. There's a
[017] d not explain this terrible act. The court was in no _____ to send the criminals to prison. One of the bombers,
[018] nned to crown his older brother, Edward. They had to _____ to get everything ready in time. They had to change E
[019] r list and go shopping for cards and presents. Don't _____ . Enjoy yourself. 14 DECEMBER Write your Christmas c
[020] hop. To pay for a book at Foyles, you mustn't be in a _____ , or you'll go crazy. First, you find whatever books
[021] rn out well. *** A: Good heavens - look at the time! _____ up, or we'll miss the train. B: Just a minute, I can'
[022] the handlebars. He was very calm now, patient, in no _____ at all. He seemed to enjoy the whole situation. He w
[023] nts to see you.' Agatha had to leave her friends and _____ home, so she was not very pleased. But when she got
[024] writing is very untidy , I think she wrote this in a _____ .'Tower of London 11th February 1541 Dear Henry Plea
[025] ing for food,' said Baloo. He knew that you must not _____ Kaa. He is too big. Let me come with you,' said Kaa
6. WORDS
birth
busy
deliver
hurry
oppose
pray
threaten
universe
weather
[001] hing but wind and rain and wild white water.' 'Let us _____ there are no ships near the rocks,' shouted Grace. '
[002] in the warm kitchen, and put their hands together to _____ . In the black night outside, the wind screamed, an
[003] n for us was different, and we cannot change that. I _____ for you every day and ask for you to come back to me.
[004] nch sword to cut through it tomorrow. Tonight I will _____ for God to forgive you. Your wife Anne Boleyn And wa
[005] I will never see the day when he becomes King, but I _____ that God will give him a long and happy life. Please
[006] me to my death! I am so afraid here in the Tower , I _____ day and night that you will come and take me away. Ho
[007] ving such a gracious lady for our Queen and ruler. We _____ she may carry on for a good many years to come. Many
[008] rwards in hospital. 'It was hell. All I could do was _____ that someone from the Hostel would report me missing.
[009] hing but wind and rain and wild white water.' 'Let us _____ there are no ships near the rocks,' shouted Grace. '
[010] in the warm kitchen, and put their hands together to _____ . In the black night outside, the wind screamed, an
[011] n for us was different, and we cannot change that. I _____ for you every day and ask for you to come back to me.
[012] nch sword to cut through it tomorrow. Tonight I will _____ for God to forgive you. Your wife Anne Boleyn And wa
[013] I will never see the day when he becomes King, but I _____ that God will give him a long and happy life. Please
[014] me to my death! I am so afraid here in the Tower , I _____ day and night that you will come and take me away. Ho
[015] ving such a gracious lady for our Queen and ruler. We _____ she may carry on for a good many years to come. Many
[016] rwards in hospital. 'It was hell. All I could do was _____ that someone from the Hostel would report me missing.
7. WORDS
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hurry
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threaten
universe
weather
[001] r bag, and takes your money. Sometimes they offer to _____ the bag to your house. Otherwise, you walk off with y
[002] advantage rather than a disadvantage. The pump could _____ three times as much water as the old wells in the vil
[003] the office. When the postman brings the day's mail, I _____ the letters and parcels to people in their offices.
[004] r bag, and takes your money. Sometimes they offer to _____ the bag to your house. Otherwise, you walk off with y
[005] advantage rather than a disadvantage. The pump could _____ three times as much water as the old wells in the vil
[006] the office. When the postman brings the day's mail, I _____ the letters and parcels to people in their offices.
8. WORDS
birth
busy
deliver
hurry
oppose
pray
threaten
universe
weather
[001] and early trials for all political prisoners, and we _____ the death penalty and torture of all prisoners witho
[002] and early trials for all political prisoners, and we _____ the death penalty and torture of all prisoners witho
9. WORDS
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busy
deliver
hurry
oppose
pray
threaten
universe
weather
[001] well as my daughter?' Daniel looked at Grace, who was _____ helping Mrs Dawson. She looked very small, here, in
[002] to go without him. When they got there, Mr Walsh was _____ . Matty was happy just looking at all the animals, bu
[003] ' she thought. For the next half an hour she was very _____ . Then she looked again in the glass. Her hair was n
[004] gave her a little dog. And poor Tildy? 32 In the _____ , noisy restaurant men's eyes did not follow Tildy. No
[005] k more.' And when, in the evening, the restaurant was _____ again, Tildy put down the food on the tables and said
[006] he woman cried Oh Elwyn, Elwyn! I'm your wife. In the _____ noisy restaurant men's eyes did not follow Tildy. Mr
[007] ur he had forgotten the conversation. He was a very _____ man now. All day he had to test different types of
[008] of paints, and make sure they were safe. He was also _____ buying a big, comfortable house for his family, with
[009] hteen months he had been much quieter. He was always _____ but he didn't sing or laugh and he didn't often look
[010] l see that new doctor,' she answered. If you're too _____ , I suppose you can let Jotham Powell drive me to the
[011] t. Zeena was eating well, and seemed very lively and _____ . She looked at the hired man. Jotham, I want you her
[012] re? Family pride, perhaps. 'Look at me. I am a very _____ , important man, but I have come all the way to Cornel
[013] didn't understand at all. 'You say your father is a _____ man,' she said. 'But he found time to go all the way
[014] you want to go?' 'To the hospital.' In the next few _____ , worried moments, while I hurriedly packed a bag, I r
[015] ad never thought about buying insurance. We were too _____ buying furniture and kitchen things. Of course, the
[016] y, Sarah. I did remember, really. But I had a very _____ day. Anyway, I'm home now. What's the problem?' '
[017] e, thank you very much. Now you must excuse me, I am _____ .' At the door, the Scotsman turned back. 'Prime Mini
[018] entral Park, a big area of green in the middle of the _____ streets of Manhattan. Washington DC is the capital o
[019] than will fit into one book. Choose what you prefer, _____ city or quiet national park, cold mountains or warm s
[020] Bean, and Gary. 2The horses arriveSoon everybody was _____ . The parents put some money together and Mr Bean sta
[021] ld Bones really a famous racehorse? The parents were _____ getting the factory ready and Hoomey began to realize
[022] seat. The two men who worked with him were already _____ . The three of them made sure that everything was safe
[023] In the back of the plane, Wyatt and his men were very _____ . Although they were beaten and shaken every second
[024] the Captain of the US Base. 'The Captain will be too _____ to see you,' said Schelling angrily, but Wyatt refus
[025] y. At the 25 metre contour line, Favel's men had been _____ . On the northern side of a long, low ridge they we