Fill in the blanks.
1. The poet ............................ a new sonnet.
Wrong!
To compose is to write or create.
2. The captain remained ........................... throughout the raging storm.
Wrong!
Composed means calm.
3. England, Scotland and Wales ........................... the island of Great Britain.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
4. ............................ yourself before responding to social media bullies.
Wrong!
To compose yourself is to relax.
5. It takes a great deal of courage to stay ......................... in the face of adversity.
Wrong!
6. The United States of America .............................. 50 states.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
It should be comprises or be comprised of.
7. This single product .............................. 20 percent of the total sales of the company.
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8. Single mothers .............................. the majority of the poor.
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9. Air is ............................... of several gases.
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10. Nitrogen ............................. about 78 percent of the air in the atmosphere.
Wrong!
11. The assassination squad ................................. of three men and two women.
Wrong!
You can also write 'the assassination squad comprised / is composed of...'
12. The play .............................. five acts.
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Done.
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Answers
- The poet composed a new sonnet.
- The captain remained composed throughout the raging storm.
- England, Scotland and Wales compose the island of Great Britain.
- Compose yourself before responding to social media bullies.
- It takes a great deal of courage to stay composed in the face of adversity.
- The United States of America comprises 50 states.
- This single product comprises / constitutes 20 percent of the total sales of the company.
- Single mothers constitute the majority of the poor.
- Air is composed of several gases.
- Nitrogen constitutes about 78 percent of the air in the atmosphere.
- The assassination squad consisted of three men and two women.
- The play comprised five acts.
