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Magic, Magical, Classic, Classical Exercise

December 31, 2018 A2pdf

Fill in the blanks with the correct adjective.
Progress 0 of 12 answered
1Sneezing and a sore throat are ............... symptoms of a cold.
Wrong!
"Classic" means typical and easily recognized in the phrase "classic symptoms".
2The 1929 Packard is a ............... car.
Wrong!
"Classic" describes an admired old example of its type in "classic car".
3............... shoppers wait for special offers and discounts.
Wrong!
"Economical" means careful with money and not wasteful.
4Good infrastructure is required for the ............... development of a country.
Wrong!
"Economic" means related to a country’s economy or finances.
5I got an ............... shock while I was vacuuming the carpet.
Wrong!
"Electric" is used for something produced by electricity, as in "electric shock".
6Children must not be allowed to play with ............... appliances.
Wrong!
"Electrical" describes devices connected with electricity, as in "electrical appliances".
7She is learning ............... literature.
Wrong!
"Classical" refers to the culture, art, or literature of ancient Greece and Rome.
8............... parties are only interested in protecting their interests.
Wrong!
"Political" means related to politics or government.
9He graduated in ............... science.
Wrong!
"Political" is the correct adjective in the subject name "political science".
10It is not ............... to talk back to your elders.
Wrong!
"Politic" means wise, tactful, or sensible in a situation.
11It was a ............... experience.
Wrong!
"Magical" means wonderful, enchanting, or special.
12The magician waved a ............... wand.
Wrong!
"Magic" is the usual adjective in the phrase "magic wand".

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  1. Sneezing and a sore throat are classic symptoms of a cold.
  2. The 1929 Packard is a classic car.
  3. Economical shoppers wait for special offers and discounts.
  4. Good infrastructure is required for the economic development of a country.
  5. I got an electric shock while I was vacuuming the carpet.
  6. Children must not be allowed to play with electrical appliances.
  7. She is learning classical literature.
  8. Political parties are only interested in protecting their interests.
  9. He graduated in political science.
  10. It is not politic to talk back to your elders.
  11. It was a magical experience.
  12. The magician waved a magic wand.

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