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Phrases and Collocations

July 18, 2024 - B2pdf

Fill in the blanks.

Progress 0 of 11 answered
1. He couldn't .................................. his absence from work.
Wrong!
2. She gave an honest ................................... what she did with the money.
Wrong!
3. Before giving him harsh punishments, we must ..................................
Wrong!
4. The schools were closed ................................. the rainstorm.
Wrong!
5. ................................, he is a generous person.
Wrong!
6. His future ....................................... in the balance.
Wrong!
7. ............................, we are happy with what we got.
Wrong!
8. Quality healthcare is expensive but it needs to be …………………………
Wrong!
9. This debate has gotten …………………………
Wrong!
10. This object is painted ……………………
Wrong!
That means it has the correct size and shape in comparison to other objects in this picture.
11. This picture is ……………………….. with sharp colors and vivid detail.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/11

Answers

  1. He couldn’t account for his absence from work.
  2. She gave an honest account of what she did with the money.
  3. Before giving him harsh punishments, we must take his age into account.
  4. The schools were closed on account of the rainstorm.
  5. By all accounts, he is a generous person.
  6. His future hangs in the balance.
  7. On balance, we are happy with what we got.
  8. Quality healthcare is expensive but it needs to be put into perspective.
  9. This debate has gotten out of perspective.
  10. This object is painted in perspective.
  11. This picture is in focus with sharp colors and vivid details.
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