Sentence Completion Worksheet – 1
Jimmy presents himself as a bold journalist by asking politicians the kind of __________ questions that other reporters shy away from.
A change in eating habits to a very thin look is not just an innocent _________ or trend; it is a serious __________ for many women who may suffer from dietary disorders.
- fad —- hazards
- prank —- challenge
- whim —- undertaking
If only an expert can work on this software program, even the most talented beginners will be _________ by the complex layout of the system.
In a country so calm and beautiful, it was hard to believe that something __________ could occur.
Even though he was supposed to be _________, Marie did not see him fit for duty.
The teacher told the student that he should either __________ his behavior or he will be foced to reprimand him.
The citizens of New York believed that there was a(n) __________ level of pollution in their lakes, until the mayor __________ it.
- unhealthy —- confirmed
- innocuous —- challenged
- harmless —- encouraged
It is very surprising to know that some of the best inventions have only been __________ on inventions that already __________ .
- mutations — prevailed
- improvements — capsized
- innovations — existed
The scientist’s __________ theory about life on the moon explained at the beginning of the semester left many students to wonder if this lecture was __________ of what was to come during the rest of the course.
- implausible — analogous
- relative — equivocal
- futile — reductive
Worksheet – 2
Ozone in the Earth’s atmosphere __________ living organisms from damaging ultraviolet radiation.
The theory that “politicians cause corruption” is a common __________ among those who want to __________ the checks and balances on the political decision making process.
- refrain — tighten
- blunder — abolish
- mistake — shorten
His press secretary told him that his speech the other day was totally __________ and out of line.
In this company, you cannot get by with your __________ alone; you need to put in a lot of effort in order to succeed.
The medieval alchemists tried to attain limitless wealth by __________ copper and other base metals into gold.
The folklores of our society serve to highlight our values; by examining our favorite __________ and our favored characters.
In the historical arena of ancient Rome, a single wall still stood like a gladiator, in mute __________ to nature’s forces.
The auditors of Enron modified their financial statements to such an extent that, the company’s financial record were entirely __________.
The lecturer droned on about the __________ points of mathematical models to solve a problem, while omitting detailes that might __________ the reader’s interest.
- trivial — boost
- week — sell
- essential — limit
Paradoxically, the more __________ the storyline J. L. Rowling chose, the better able she was to portray her magical world.
Gohar’s bigoted mind was acting just like the pupil of the eye; the more light I poured upon it, the more it __________.