Completing the Sentence Page 65

Choose the word from the word bank that best completes each of the following sentences. Write the correct word in the space provided. The treasurer who had __________ with the company's funds was quickly captured by alert federal agents.

Choose the word from the word bank that best completes each of the following sentences. Write the correct word in the space provided. Without the slightest hesitation, __________ firefighters will enter a blazing building to rescue anyone who may be trapped.

Choose the word from the word bank that best completes each of the following sentences. Write the correct word in the space provided. This master key will give you __________ to any of the rooms in the building.

Choose the word from the word bank that best completes each of the following sentences. Write the correct word in the space provided. The overly ornate style of many eighteenth-century writers seems rather forced and __________ to us today.

Choose the word from the word bank that best completes each of the following sentences. Write the correct word in the space provided. Since I'm only an average linguist, mastering the irregular verbs in French was one of the most __________ tasks I have ever undertaken.

Choose the word from the word bank that best completes each of the following sentences. Write the correct word in the space provided. Since I did not feel well prepared, the three-day postponement of final exams was a most welcome __________.

Choose the word from the word bank that best completes each of the following sentences. Write the correct word or form of the word in the space provided. One of the most controversial figures of his time, the former president was revered by some and __________ by others.

Choose the word from the word bank that best completes each of the following sentences. Write the correct word or form of the word in the space provided. The film had gotten so badly entwined in the malfunctioning old movie projector that I had a hard time __________ it.

Choose the word from the word bank that best completes each of the following sentences. Write the correct word or form of the word in the space provided. Ancient astrologers developed the idea that what is __________ to happen to a person is determined by the stars.

Choose the word from the word bank that best completes each of the following sentences. Write the correct word in the space provided. The guardrail was reinforced to prevent cars from skidding over the edge of the __________ and falling into the abyss below.