Week 4 - Day 1: Cloze

When she saw the beautiful, shiny bicycle in the store window, Maria couldn't help but __________ it, wishing it were hers.

• seem

• covet

• activate

• humble

The cat was so __________, easily leaping from one narrow fence top to another without missing a step.

• distinguished

• nimble

• liable

• physical

During the science experiment, the teacher explained that increasing the __________ of the balloon would make it expand because of the lower air pressure.

• altitude

• person

• humble

• seem

After breaking the neighbor's window with his soccer ball, Jake knew he was __________ for the damages and would have to pay for it.

• liable

• distinguished

• activate

• covet

To start the engine, you must __________ the ignition by turning the key to the right until you hear it start.

• seem

• covet

• activate

• humble

Despite his many achievements and awards, the scientist remained __________, always willing to listen to others' ideas and give credit where it was due.

• humble

• nimble

• distinguished

• liable

The doctor emphasized the importance of __________ activity, encouraging the children to play outside instead of spending all day on their computers.

• physical

• distinguished

• seem

• altitude

The professor was __________ for his research in the field of renewable energy, having published numerous papers and received several prestigious awards.

• distinguished

• liable

• humble

• nimble

To an outsider, it might __________ like the task was easy, but those involved knew just how much effort and skill it required.

• seem

• covet

• activate

• humble

In the story, the main character was a kind __________ who went out of their way to help others, even when it wasn't convenient for them.

• altitude

• person

• nimble

• distinguished