MULTI_CONC
Quiz
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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? (Corpus=corpus_awl.txt )
cat
complain
glory
neat
nurse
overcome
roar
sacrifice
sake
self
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2. WORDS
cat
complain
glory
neat
nurse
overcome
roar
sacrifice
sake
self
[001] out Silk Slippers's victory was that she twice had to _____ difficulties in running and William Hill's offer of 3
[002] ful Littlewoods Cup second round, second leg. Having _____ the dismissal of Paul Stewart in the 49th minute, Sp
[003] an one club. However, it was suggested that he could _____ that hurdle by signing the Blackpool involvement ove
[004] he coast, the incident of the matches, etc.; and then _____ by fatigue, he managed to forget his sorrows in slee
[005] urity. There was still a height of a thousand feet to _____ . Would the interior acclivities of the crater be pra
[006] ng and his companions were astounded on seeing that, _____ by some terrible emotion, his teeth chattered like t
[007] ng the between-decks, strewn with numerous sleepers, _____ more by drunkenness than sleep. A lantern was lighte
3. WORDS
cat
complain
glory
neat
nurse
overcome
roar
sacrifice
sake
self
[001] not a flame could be seen in the dark hollows; not a _____ , not a mutter, no trembling even issued from this blac
[002] are only loaded with small shot, and beasts which can _____ as loud as that would care no more for it than for g
[003] d leave their dwelling to be devastated, when a deep _____ was heard, followed by frightful cries! Cyrus Harding
[004] orward, guided by the wire. The thunder continued to _____ with such violence that not a word could be heard. Ho
[005] staken. The rumbling was mingled with a subterranean _____ , which formed a sort of rinforzando, and died slowly
[006] h- four birdies, one bogey and 13 pars for a 69. The _____ of Palmer's gallery as he sank a thrilling putt woul
[007] of Augusta, only to be answered moments later by the _____ of Player's gallery for a similar triumph. At one po
4. WORDS
cat
complain
glory
neat
nurse
overcome
roar
sacrifice
sake
self
[001] e than that, captain! we are falling!" "For Heaven's _____ heave out the ballast!" "There! the last sack is emp
[002] could not approve of a voyage simply for curiosity's _____ , for there was evidently nothing to be found on this
[003] lves to begin a new life? At any rate, for humanity's _____ alone, it would be right to wait. The colonists would
[004] eats. He has even uttered a moan. But for your boy's _____ , calm yourself. We have need of all our self- posses
[005] ger. In honor of the Wackers' new baby. Fur goodness _____ ! @ ## EMCEE Jack Herbert insists Dick Nixon's ca
[006] n. But for the safety of Southeast Asia, and for the _____ of the Laotian people- who would not be well-ruled b
[007] ave wondered whether shows were being staged for the _____ of the script or just to entertain the audience with
5. WORDS
cat
complain
glory
neat
nurse
overcome
roar
sacrifice
sake
self
[001] esponding to this constant raiding with play that was _____ but frantic, despite Seaman's signals to slow down th
[002] the gigantic paintings of Tintoretto. He can coin a _____ phrase: "a street spattered with an invigoration of
[003] y opposing pair, all of which equal 10. In fact, the _____ balance of these pairs, and their subtle equilibrium
[004] ture. In the morning we leave the room looking as _____ as a pin! Many a motel owner- when we've stoppe
[005] h salt hay, or an ice floe studded with logs. Even a _____ , plastic-covered plunge is not exactly a joy to beho
[006] the vast difference in scope and beauty between his _____ and witty little Classical Symphony and his big, mus
[007] u? Do you love to run up a hem, sew on buttons, make _____ buttonholes? If you do, go to it. There is always a
6. WORDS
cat
complain
glory
neat
nurse
overcome
roar
sacrifice
sake
self
[001] "And we will save him," replied the sailor. "We will _____ him as if he was one of ourselves." It appeared as i
[002] xcess of $20 a patient. _4._ Community visiting _____ services at home for up to 240 days an illness.
[003] urpluses had been used to provide a private hospital _____ Monday for Mrs. Kowalski. #FUNDS FROM DANCES# Stud
[004] l city and county employes. To our knowledge no _____ in our agency has been employed because of political
[005] e camera rivets on the abrupt, deep love of a pretty _____ and a uniformed teacher, complicated by nothing more
[006] was trusting not only in the skill of his doctor and _____ but also the Lord. In his heart he had that pea
[007] minds. I praise God for the privilege of being a _____ who has that peace through faith in the Lord Jesus
7. WORDS
cat
complain
glory
neat
nurse
overcome
roar
sacrifice
sake
self
[001] involvement lies in the agonising sense of guilt and _____ - accusation among many clergy during and after the S
[002] wo countries. In Australia, his try- scoring ability, _____ -effacing modesty and amazing longevity have set him
[003] I'm 43 now and just peaking," Halliday said, with a _____ - deprecatory grin. He now earns his living as a lorry
[004] ve criticism is a healthy thing, particularly where a _____ - electing body like the Jockey Club is concerned. How
[005] as what he would be always, courage, zeal, devotion, _____ - denial personified. He had the same faith in his mas
[006] ers, polishers, stretchers, twisters, mule-jenny, nor _____ -acting machine to spin the wool, nor loom to weave it
[007] r boy's sake, calm yourself. We have need of all our _____ - possession." "Do not make us lose it, my friend." Pe
8. WORDS
cat
complain
glory
neat
nurse
overcome
roar
sacrifice
sake
self
[001] Lineker's first hat-trick for two years, but Gary's _____ game served only to paper over Tottenham's cracks. QP
[002] l'Arc de Triomphe from 2-1 to 7-4 with a run, French _____ came down a point to 7-1 amid rumours that Pat Edder
[003] defeat in the Prix Niel by Golden Pheasant and French _____ , who now occupy prominent positions in the Arc betti
[004] untry was his first success in a group one event. And _____ in the 1, 000 Guineas may well be a lot more than ju
[005] ost certain to ride the owner's other runner, French _____ . Legal Case's connections were the only ones to pay
[006] rs behind him, Graham Price should be basking in the _____ of one of Welsh rugby's greatest careers. But old habi
[007] d the captain; "your toils are for her prosperity and _____ . You are right. One's native land!-- there should one
9. WORDS
cat
complain
glory
neat
nurse
overcome
roar
sacrifice
sake
self
[001] ss king of the Solar race, performed the Aswa- medha _____ of horses and begged the gods to grant him a son. It
[002] f pitcher, Dennis Eckersley. Toronto had scored on a _____ fly and a single in the second inning and on a home r
[003] e. Only it had the inconvenience of necessitating the _____ of a piece of handkerchief. Notwithstanding, the thin
[004] ll of cemented stones, which it would be necessary to _____ , but that could easily be rebuilt. Fortunately, Cyru
[005] opening up of the road had already necessitated the _____ of a considerable number, those were brought and sup
[006] n his duty, there came an heroic thought. This was to _____ his own life, but save the island and the colonists.
[007] r. Neb was with his master; Ayrton was there ready to _____ himself for all; Pencroft was more a farmer than he h
10. WORDS
cat
complain
glory
neat
nurse
overcome
roar
sacrifice
sake
self
[001] r collective response to coming second, no one could _____ of losing to a Bath side so replete with experienced
[002] have not a single match in their pocket!" We mustn't _____ ," said Herbert. "I am not complaining, my boy," repli
[003] t was satisfactory, and the settlers had no reason to _____ . There was no doubt that the flock would prosper, and
[004] the most hard to please would have had no reason to _____ . To the Oswego tea, and the fermented liquor extracte
[005] were so far from their native land, had no reason to _____ . They were so well suited to this life, and were, be
[006] owards the brig. Hitherto the settlers had nothing to _____ of. Their adversaries had certainly had the worst of
[007] of them, and trenchermen like himself. They did not _____ at the inhuman hour of starting (seven in the mornin