C1 - Exercise 14

She __________ a compelling story that resonated with everyone in the room.

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I can’t ________ the difference between the original painting and the forgery.

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He was reluctant to _______ for certain that “the plan would not succeed”.

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Let’s _______ about business before we move on to lighter topics.

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They ________ at length about the implications of the new policy.

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Please ______ me the truth, no matter how difficult it might be to hear.

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She didn’t _________ a word throughout the entire negotiation, which spoke volumes.

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Actions _______ louder than words in situations like this.

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He can ______ multiple languages fluently, demonstrating remarkable linguistic versatility.

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I wish we could _______ things through instead of arguing.

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