ACTIVITY
5a:
For questions 1-5 think of one word only which can be
used appropriately in all three sentences.Then check the
correct answers.
QUESTION
1
a.
There is growing concern over the ___ of our children's health and diet.
b.
He's been governor of the ___ of California for just over three years.
c.
After gaining independence in 1957, the nation quickly transformed itself into a
modern __.
Type
the
word
here:
QUESTION
2
a.
Scientists are going to ___ an experiment into the effects of sleep deprivation.
b.
All kinds of metal ___ electricity very well.
c.
He's retired now, but he used to ___ one of Europe's top orchestras.
Type
the
word
here:
QUESTION
3
a.
Did you get the ___ I left, asking you to phone me?
b.
I'm rich! I've just found a twenty-pound ___ in my pocket.
c.
The pianist played a wrong ___ but nobody noticed.
Type
the
word
here:
QUESTION
4
a.
The price of grain is rising as more and more farmers are choosing to ___
livestock for food.
b.
Could you all please stand and ___ your glasses to the bride and groom.
c.
I'd
start my own business if I could ___ the money for the equipment I need.
Type
the
word
here:
QUESTION
5
a.
You should keep a ___ of everything you spend and earn in a month.
b.
The man arrested last night by police has a long criminal ___.
c.
She has just set a new world ___ for running the 1,000 metres.