Sentence completion

Sentence completion
Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word.
1. These shop-soiled articles are for quick ……………………… at low prices.
a) disposition
b) retention
c) disposal
d) dumping
2. The visitor was welcomed ………………………… and introduced to the Governor.
a) perfectly
b) ceremoniously
c) affectionately
d) ceremonially
3. It was a …………………………. violation of the suspect’s civil rights.
a) flippant
b) veiled
c) fragrant
d) flagrant
4. The stories about the boy’s adventures in the jungle have ………………………. the imagination of millions of children.
a) improved
b) attracted
c) captivated
d) captured
5. Peter seems to be bent ……………………………. mischief.
a) on
b) in
c) over
d) at
6. On our way home, we came …………………………. an old gypsy.
a) to
b) across
c) at

d) over
7. China has claimed certain Russian territories ………………………… to her borders.
a) continuous
b) close
c) contiguous
d) connected
Answers
1. These shop-soiled articles are for quick
disposal
at low prices.
2. The visitor was welcomed
ceremoniously
and introduced to the Governor.
3. It was
a flagrant
violation of the suspect’s civil rights.
4. The stories about the boy’s adventures in the jungle have
captured
the imagination of millions of children.
5. Peter seems to be bent
on
mischief.
6. On our way home, we came
across
an old gypsy.
7. China has claimed certain Russian territories
contiguous
to her borders.
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