Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word or phrase.
1She is ............... of her success.
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Use "confident" because it means sure about something.
2I don't want any ............... explanation.
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Use "further" for additional information or explanation.
3There isn't ............... in the class.
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Use "anyone" after a negative verb such as "isn't"; "no one" would make a double negative.
4The doctor ............... the patients to quit smoking.
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Use "advised" because it is the verb meaning gave advice.
5He says he is enjoying his ............... job.
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Use "latest" because it means most recent.
6All students should have ............... to a good library.
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Use "access" because it means the right or opportunity to use something.
7............... football, he plays cricket.
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Use "Besides" because it means in addition to.
8............... knowledge is a dangerous thing.
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Use "A little" because the proverb means that having only some knowledge can be dangerous.
9He is my ............... brother.
Select 2 answers.
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Both "elder" and "older" can describe a brother who is older than you.
10The sun ............... in the east.
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Use "rises" because the sun goes up in the sky.
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- She is confident of her success.
- I don’t want any further explanation.
- There isn’t anyone in the class.
- The doctor advised the patients to quit smoking.
- He says he is enjoying his latest job.
- All students should have access to a good library.
- Besides football, he plays cricket.
- A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
- He is my elder / older brother.
- The sun rises in the east.