We couldn’t cut the string because the ______ of the knife was not sharp enough.

Some researchers have just _______ a survey of young people's points of view on contractual marriage.

 It was the longest film I’ve ever seen; it ______ four hours.

All the pillars of the old house were carved with ornamental designs.

He _____ in the doorway in order to light his cigarette.

A curriculum that ignores ethnic tensions, racial antagonisms, cultural _______ and religious differences is pot relevant.

 It is a very popular play, and it would be wise ______ seats well in advance.

 I cut my finger on a rusty tin and it became badly _______.

He hoped the appointment would enable him to  gain greater ______ in publishing.

Mr. Thanh will be Singapore …………….. Monday to Thursday.

I shall never manage to beat John at tennis; we are clearly not in the same ______.

He’s not ______ of learning German in six months.

The bicycle was moving so fast that its rider could not ______ an accident.

Ann is very ______. She takes part in numerous activities outside of school.

 The sun ______ the growth of plants.

 Because of the poor harvest, wheat prices have ______ in the last six months.

Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking. (Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.)

I'm afraid you have no _____ but to come along with us.

The businessman proved to be an apparently well-behaved ______ middle-aged man.

If you want to …………your English, we can help you.

 The us eof plastics for shoes _____ of leather has ruined shoe repairing as a business.