Part 2 – One Word Fits All Three Sentences (Advanced Practice)
36.
- I can’t _______ how excited I am about the trip!
- Please _______ your answers clearly on the answer sheet.
- She didn’t want to _______ her feelings in front of the others.
37.
- The company will _______ a new line of eco-friendly products next month.
- They decided to _______ an investigation into the accident.
- You mustn’t _______ smoking in this area; it’s prohibited.
38.
- He didn’t get the job because he couldn’t _______ the interviewer.
- I don’t think that old chair can _______ your weight.
- The bridge was built to _______ heavy traffic.
39.
- I was so tired that I couldn’t _______ my eyes open.
- If you want to lose weight, you should _______ away from fast food.
- The manager promised to _______ the store open longer on weekends.
40.
- He tried to _______ his anger, but everyone could see he was upset.
- You should _______ the receipt in case you want to return the item.
- The museum will _______ its doors closed for renovation until December.
46.
- The minister refused to _______ on rumors about a possible resignation.
- Please don’t _______ until all the facts are known.
- It’s too early to _______ on how successful the new policy will be.
47.
- The scientist failed to _______ sufficient evidence to support her hypothesis.
- The new art exhibition will _______ large crowds from all over the city.
- His confident manner tends to _______ people’s attention immediately.
48.
- We had to _______ our plans when the main sponsor withdrew at the last minute.
- The company decided to _______ the outdated policy to modernize its structure.
- He was so embarrassed that he wanted to _______ everything he had said.
49.
- The government is under pressure to _______ measures to reduce unemployment.
- The committee decided to _______ disciplinary action against the employee.
- I don’t want to _______ any more arguments — let’s drop the subject.
50.
- The new regulation will _______ all employees, not just those in senior positions.
- His illness began to _______ his performance at work.
- The speech deeply _______ the audience, who listened in total silence.
51.
- The proposal didn’t quite _______ the right balance between innovation and practicality.
- His comment really _______ a nerve; everyone fell silent for a moment.
- The striker finally _______ the target with a powerful shot from 20 metres out.
52.
- The government plans to _______ taxes on luxury goods next year.
- The company managed to _______ profits despite the economic downturn.
- His unexpected question helped to _______ an interesting discussion.
53.
- The committee will _______ its conclusions in the final report.
- We should _______ a clear distinction between fact and opinion.
- After hours of negotiation, both sides finally managed to _______ a compromise.
54.
- The new law will _______ major changes in how data is stored and shared.
- Her words didn’t _______ much sympathy from the audience.
- These findings may _______ a reconsideration of current teaching practices.
55.
- If you _______ into difficulties, call me immediately.
- Many politicians try not to _______ foul of the media.
- The project has _______ behind schedule due to funding problems.
Answer Key & Explanations
36. express (verb) – to show or communicate thoughts or feelings clearly.
37. launch (verb) – to start, introduce, or begin something new.
38. support (verb) – to hold up or strengthen; to assist or endorse someone/something.
39. keep (verb) – to maintain or continue a state or action.
40. keep (verb) – to retain or preserve something; to control emotions.
46. comment (verb) – to express an opinion or remark about something.
47. attract (verb) – to draw attention, interest, or admiration.
48. withdraw (verb) – to remove, pull back, or take away something.
49. take (verb) – to perform, assume, or initiate an action.
50. affect (verb) – to influence or produce a change in something or someone.
51. strike (verb) – to hit, reach, or cause a strong impression.
52. raise (verb) – to lift, increase, or cause something to grow or develop.
53. draw (verb) – to produce, attract, or establish distinctions or conclusions.
54. bring about (phrasal verb) – to cause or make something happen.
55. run (verb) – to move, operate, or encounter situations in a continuous way.
