Fill in the blanks.
1. I could not understand the logic behind his plan, but I decided to ……………….. to his superior knowledge.
a) defer
b) accept
c) obey
d) challenge
2. He needs something to keep himself ………………….
a) passed
b) occupied
c) occupy
3. The auditorium was packed but the speaker disappointed the audience with his ……………… speech.
a) inciting
b) rambling
c) vigorous
d) encouraging
4. The rich meal was …………………. by a light dessert.
a) complemented
b) complimented
c) topped
d) followed
5. We can trust her. Her ……………… won’t allow her to cheat.
a) mind
b) resist
c) scruples
d) consideration
6. The ship has its full ………………. of sailors.
a) compliment
b) complement
c) share
d) quota
7. We should act before opposition to our plan ……………………
a) forms
b) congeals
c) takes shape
d) none of these
Answers
1. I could not understand the logic behind his plan, but I decided to defer to his superior knowledge.
2. He needs something to keep himself occupied.
3. The auditorium was packed but the speaker disappointed the audience with his rambling speech.
4. The rich meal was complemented by a light dessert.
5. We can trust her. Her scruples won’t allow her to cheat.
6. The ship has its full complement of sailors.
7. We should act before opposition to our plan congeals.
