Fill in the blanks.
1She had to move out of that tough ...............
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The noun "neighborhood" names the area she had to leave.
2The townsfolk were quite ............... when we moved here.
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The adjective "neighborly" means friendly and helpful like a good neighbor.
3She is so ............... that she jumps at the slightest noise.
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The adjective "nervous" describes her state after the verb "is".
4He is charming; ..............., I don't quite trust him.
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The linking adverb "nevertheless" introduces a contrast between charm and distrust.
5She gave me a ............... answer.
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The adjective "noncommittal" means not giving a clear opinion or decision.
6There will be a ............... charge for the lunch.
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The adjective "nominal" can mean very small in amount.
7Paying taxes is ...............
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The adjective "obligatory" means required or compulsory.
8It is hard to be polite to ............... people.
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The adjective "obtrusive" describes people who push themselves into situations in an annoying way.
9The weather was good except for an ............... shower.
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The adjective "occasional" modifies the noun "shower".
10The youth's language was ...............
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The adjective "offensive" means rude, insulting, or upsetting.
11Inflation will ............... the pay raise.
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The verb "offset" means balance or cancel the effect of something.
12How ............... do you visit your parents?
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The adverb "often" is used in questions about frequency.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- She had to move out of that tough neighborhood
- The townsfolk were quite neighborly when we moved here.
- She is so nervous that she jumps at the slightest noise.
- He is charming; nevertheless, I don’t quite trust him.
- She gave me a noncommittal answer.
- There will be a nominal charge for the lunch.
- Paying taxes is obligatory
- It is hard to be polite to obtrusive people.
- The weather was good except for an occasional shower.
- The youth’s language was offensive
- Inflation will offset the pay raise.
- How often do you visit your parents?
