Fill in the blanks.
1It is a ............... movie.
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Use "classic" for something that is excellent and has lasting value.
2It is an ............... car; it does not use much fuel.
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Use "economical" for something that saves money or resources.
3............... growth helps reduce poverty in a country.
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Use "Economic" for things connected with the economy, money, trade, or production.
4Don't touch that wire; you will get an ............... shock.
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Use "electric" for something produced by or carrying electricity, such as a shock.
5It was a ............... occasion for the country.
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Use "historic" for something important in history.
6She enjoys reading ............... novels set in Tudor England.
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Use "historical" for things connected with history or the past, such as novels set in a past period.
7She is a ............... dancer.
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Use "classical" for traditional styles of art, music, or dance.
8The snow-covered village looked ............... in the moonlight.
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Use "magical" to describe something that feels wonderful or special like magic, especially after verbs such as "look" or "seem".
9That scandal destroyed his ............... career.
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Use "political" for things connected with politics or public power.
10It is not ............... to express your personal views on a highly controversial issue like this.
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Use "politic" to mean wise or tactful in a difficult situation.
11There were several ............... scenes in the play.
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Use "comic" for things intended to be funny, especially in art or performance.
12She had a ............... expression on her face.
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Use "comical" for something that looks funny or amusing, often unintentionally.
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- It is a classic movie.
- It is an economical car; it does not use much fuel.
- Economic growth helps reduce poverty in a country.
- Don’t touch that wire; you will get an electric shock.
- It was a historic occasion for the country.
- She enjoys reading historical novels set in Tudor England.
- She is a classical dancer.
- The snow-covered village looked magical in the moonlight.
- That scandal destroyed his political career.
- It is not politic to express your personal views on a highly controversial issue like this.
- There were several comic scenes in the play.
- She had a comical expression on her face.