Competitive English Fill in the Blanks 3

Question 1

He had a ______ escape from the car accident on the highway.

Accepted Answer

narrow

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close

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thin

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lucky

Question 2

She was ______ to tears by the soldier's heartfelt farewell speech.

Accepted Answer

moved

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driven

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brought

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pushed

Question 3

The construction project was completed ______ schedule, impressing the investors.

Accepted Answer

ahead of

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before

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prior to

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earlier than

Question 4

It took approximately 30 minutes for the medicine to ______ effect.

Accepted Answer

take

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make

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have

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give

Question 5

______ of the two candidates performed exceptionally well in the final round.

Accepted Answer

Both

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All

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Every

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Each of them

Question 6

She willingly ______ the role of team leader when the manager was away on leave.

Accepted Answer

took on

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accepted

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received

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caught

Question 7

The defendant ______ guilty to all three charges brought against him in court.

Accepted Answer

pleaded

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pled

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confessed

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admitted