Fill in the blanks.
1The poet ............... a new sonnet.
Wrong!
To compose is to write or create.
2The captain remained ............... throughout the raging storm.
Wrong!
Composed means calm.
3England, 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.
5It takes a great deal of courage to stay ............... in the face of adversity.
Wrong!
6The United States of America ............... 50 states.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
It should be comprises or be comprised of.
7This single product ............... 20 percent of the total sales of the company.
Wrong!
8Single mothers ............... the majority of the poor.
Wrong!
9Air is ............... of several gases.
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10Nitrogen ............... about 78 percent of the air in the atmosphere.
Wrong!
11The assassination squad ............... of three men and two women.
Wrong!
You can also write 'the assassination squad comprised / is composed of...'
12The 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/constitute 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/is composed of 50 states.
- This single product Either could be used here 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.
