1000 TRIOS or gapped sentences for Cambridge Advanced and Proficiency exams

1. Most holidaymakers come to this part of the world to ................. in the scenery and soothing sounds of the jungle.

2. I know it's Dave's fourth whisky, but I can assure you he can easily hold his .................... .

3. May I have a soft .................., please? I'm driving today

DRINK

1. To ensure that you don't lose your file, I highly recommend making a back-up .................... of your documents just in case.

2. Small children are extremely malleable and quickly .................. behaviour they see on TV.

3. During the exam he couldn't ................... from other students' papers as each had a separate table.

COPY

1. A special unit was to be brought in as the man was armed to the ............... .

2. You must be joking saying you believe Elizabeth. She was lying to us through her .................. .

3. Decay has set in because she hasn't taken enough care of her ................. over the years.

TEETH

1. Soon after Lucy felt a ................ pain in her chest, she got scared and called in on her GP.

2. Entering this part of the town one instantly sees the .............. contrast that exists between the poor and rich.

3. His face covered in small cuts was a sign that his razor was not ................ enough.

SHARP

1. Before we .................. on to the next item on the agenda, is there anything you need me to explain in further detail?

2. It's a hold-up. Don't .................. a muscle and stay where you are.

3. Would you be so kind as to ................... your heavy suitcase? It's standing in my way.

MOVE

1. The movie is ...................... in a small fishing port on the west coast.

2. They are almost sure it was arson. It seems somebody .......................... the warehouse on fire.

3. If we really want to avoid being sued on the grounds of sexual harassment, we need to ........................ some strict guidelines in the workplace.

SET

1. The mayor has been reelected as he is held in ..................... esteem among the city dwellers for his zero-tolerance policy on crime.

2. It's .................... time you stopped moaning and got down to work.

3. Is it wrong that I have .................... hopes for my child? I just want her to succeed.

HIGH

1. Travelling and meetings are .................. and parcel of being a businessman.

2. Mike decided to .................... company with Jeff and set up his own firm when the differences between the two became too big.

3. Family get-togethers have been an integral .................... of this small community's life for decades.

PART

1. All right. Now, can you all stand up and ....................... a line so that I can see you?

2. I would bet my money on Chris. He's in top ...................... and very likely to win the contest.

3. Once you have completed your entry ........................., send it to us with an addressed envelope.

FORM

1. I'm knackered. I didn't .................... a wink. My neighbour must have had a party or something.

2. The dog has been with the family for 15 years, but now old and crippled with diseases it had to be put to ....................... .

3. Listen. It's a fair deal, but I don't want to be hasty. I'll ..................... on it and let you know in the morning.

SLEEP

1. With such weak evidence and no witnesses, it's clear they are going to lose the ....................... .

2. I'll remind them about the meeting, just in ................... they forget.

3. To convince the undecided voters that sacrifices are inevitable, we will have to make a strong ....................... for war.

CASE

1. These magnificent gothic buildings ....................... from the 14th century. 2

. The expiry .................... on the milk carton says it should be drunk within six days.

3. Mary couldn't believe she was going out on a ..................... with the most handsome boy in the street. He suggested the cinema and she agreed.

DATE

1. As our society became more liberal and forward thinking, ...................... punishment was abolished.

2. The .................... city has always attracted people from smaller towns and villages with its seemingly countless prospects.

3. It's a spelling mistake. Don't you know that all nationalities should be written with ....................... letters?

CAPITAL

1. I can't ................... his nagging me all the time. I'm truly fed up with it.

2. Don't delude yourself. ................. in mind that you need to be slim and tall to become a model.

3. What you're saying rings true, but is there anybody to ................ out your version of the events?

BEAR

1. The street .................. of the cocaine the police found under the deck of the ship is estimated at 3 million dollars.

2. It's not reasonable to take his excuses at face ................. . He can hardly be trusted.

3. To buyers' delight, house prices have fallen in .................. by about twenty percent.

VALUE

1. We're terribly sorry. There are no rooms left. The last one was ................. two minutes ago.

2. Yes, he doesn't talk much and is a bit ................., but if you get to know him, you'll see he's a nice bloke.

3. Don't be so stiff. The language you speak is normally ................. for formal meetings, and this is a party.

RESERVED

1. Did you really write his name with a small ..................? What an awful mistake!

2. Another anonymous .................... came on Friday containing slander and threats. It was high time to ask the FBI for help.

3. The prosecutor was accused of mercilessly applying the .................. of the law to the poor.

LETTER

1. The comment was meant to be light-hearted, but Lora .................. it so seriously that she stopped talking to him.

2. It .................... her some time to explain the problem and made him change his mind.

3. The beginning was difficult, but later the business .................. off and has gone from strength to strength ever since.

TOOK

1. I'll not give you that money. You see, I'm keeping it for a rainy ..............

2. Thanks for the present. I'm really happy. Jack, you do know how to make my .................... .

3. At the end of the .................., it's his life, not yours and if he wants to work in the circus, let it be.

DAY

1. All military personnel are requested to ..................... for duty on Monday.

2. If your passport or any other important documents are stolen, it is advisable to immediately ....................... it to the police.

3. The annual sales ................... gave the shareholders much needed hope for better times.

REPORT

1. It is going to be a small operation and only a.................... anaesthetic is needed to perform it.

2. She was quite successful at the .................. level. But that was it. In national competitions she usually came last.

3. Because we were still strangers in the town, we asked a ................... to give us directions.

LOCAL

1. I don't feel comfortable enough when he's around. He tends to cramp my ..................... .

2. The cottage, as expected, had a country ..................... and the Simpsons fell in love with it.

3. Pauline may be a bit eccentric, but she certainly has .................... unlike other pop stars.

STYLE

1. Your glass is almost empty. Do you want me to ..................... you up?

2. The car may move at a ..................... speed of 240 kph which makes it one of the fastest in its class.

3. He shouted to her at the .................... of his voice, but the traffic was too loud for her to catch his words.

TOP

1. Never sign a contract unless you've read the small .................... at the bottom.

2. The newspaper agreed to ................... a correction after the travel agency threatened to lodge a legal case against the editor.

3. A book in large ...................... is usually bigger and more expensive, but it's easy on your eyes.

PRINT

1. When the mating ................... begins, the male puts his shiny plumage on display to attract females.

2. In the winter the place is a mecca for skiers, but out of .................... most hotels stay half empty.

3. Once the dish is drained, put it in a deep plate and ..................... to taste.

SEASON

1. Diana considers the local day ................... centre a godsend. Working long hours you don't always have time to look after your children, do you?

2. Good luck and take ..................! And do drop in when you're back from your trip.

3. Unlike his predecessors, the painter created his works of art with great .................... and attention to detail.

CARE

1. We're forced to find a substitute teacher because Mrs Johannes is going on maternity .................... soon.

2. Never .................... your baggage unattended at the airport. Somebody might take it for a bomb.

3. Board games ................... my children cold. All they are interested in are computer games.

LEAVE

1. I prefer jeans and T-shirts. I wear suits only on ................... occasions.

2. At first Helen just mentioned how unhappy she was. But now she is about to make a .................... complaint to the respective department.

3. For Jeremy, ..................... education proved insufficient as they needed somebody with practical skills in the field.

FORMAL

1. I can't tell you more now. You'll get some more information in .................. time, so be patient.

2. The president is ................. to begin to visit a host of Asian countries in 3 days.

3. To his dismay, Morris was turned down ............... to his lack of experience.

DUE

1. There's something .................... with the TV in my living room. All I get is a blizzard. Can you send someone to have a look at it?

2. 'Have you got any idea why he's so sullen today?' 'No, he must have got out of bed on the ...................... side.'

3. Don't get me ..................... - Janet is intelligent, but a bit dull. Her stories will send you to sleep.

WRONG

1. I'm sure Dad will ................. you off if he ever finds out you're skipping classes.

2. You could ................ by the way she spoke that she was a bit apprehensive.

3. Little Mark has been very proud since he learnt how to ................ the time.

TELL

1. The car is packed with lots of additional features and comes .................... with a stereo system and GPS.

2. The exercise may take you up to one hour to ................... so don't get impatient too quickly.

3. I can see you're a .................. novice here. Let me then break you in and show you around.

COMPLETE

1. The top secret military lab was located in the desert in the .................... of nowhere.

2. My mother is in her .................... 50s, but she looks much younger due to a good diet.

3. A lot of atrocities in the ..................... Ages were committed in the name of God. The Great Inquisition reigned supreme.

MIDDLE

1. The place is really convenient. There's a supermarket and an underground station round the ........................ .

2. Jack Finnan scored a header after a ..................... 3 minutes before the end of the match.

3. A good waiter knows that a pair in love usually takes a ..................... table to get some sort of privacy.

CORNER

1. Some people choose to ..................... in silence and keep their problems to themselves. Still, the best thing to do is to confide in your best friend.

2. The platoon didn't .................... heavy losses due to the major's order to pull out.

3. It is heartrending seeing your beloved ones ...................... from incurable diseases.

SUFFER

1. In clinical tests the drug did .................... for the elderly. Their blood pressure was down and 90% said they felt more relaxed and energetic.

2. The monument was listed as one of the Seven ................... of the ancient world.

3. 'Miriam ................. whether it is acceptable for a girl to propose to a man.' 'Well, it depends where you live.'

WONDERS

1. It is ................... knowledge that poverty breeds crime.

2. Mugging has become such a .................... occurrence here that most people accept it as part of their lives.

3. It's true Jack is my twin brother, but apart from looks we have nothing in ....................... .

COMMON

1. Your children may start taking drugs because of peer ..................... . That's why knowing what friends they have is crucial.

2. It's a highly competitive environment where employees have to work under enormous ...................... to generate profits.

3. He applied more ..................... on the rusty old door and it opened reluctantly

PRESSURE

1. Now with radical changes being introduced, it was easy to persuade the party to .................... the amended proposal.

2. It's fairly reasonable to get a .................. opinion when considering serious medical issues.

3. The dish was absolutely delicious. Can I have a ................... helping?

SECOND

1. The villagers were advised to keep a close ................... on the water level in the river during the rainy season.

2. If you don't want to gain additional weight, it's good to ...................... what you eat.

3. As the working day was drawing to a close, the bored employees used to ...................... the clock.

WATCH

1. Sandra capitulated when it came to her she would never root out these widely ....................... views among the indigenous population.

2. The conference is going to be ..................... in the press room in the left wing.

3. The terrorist group ................... the reporter hostage for 3 months before letting him go.

HELD

1. Let's wait patiently for the end of the Christmas season. The shops always ................... prices to make some profits in January.

2. What a lovely ..................... you've got, Jenny! Now, your hair looks much more attractive.

3. Then I realized I wasn't ................... out to be an accountant and my true vocation was acting.

CUT

1. I would never .................. my flat with anyone as I hold my private life too dear.

2. If you ask your grandparents for advice, they'll be willing to .................... some of their experience with you.

3. Mum, can I go out? I've already done my ..................... of the household chores.

SHARE

1. Our cosmetics are not ..................... on animals as we take pride in taking care of animal rights.

2. Candidates will be ...................... for their resistance to stress and their ability to react fast in all kinds of emergency situations.

3. If you can't see the letters from here, we suggest you should have your eyes ........................ .

TESTED

1. Men are believed to ...................... into two main categories: those who care and those who don't.

2. I'll never let this land ....................... into the hands of big developers bent on erecting monstrosities.

3. What a real beauty she is! I'm sure Mike will ................... for Lisa the moment he lays eyes on her.

FALL

1. We're quite flexible. You can tailor your tutorial to your ...................... needs.

2. 'She's a bit extravagant when it comes to clothes.' 'I'd rather say she's got her ................... style of dressing.'

3. The famous actress was stabbed three times in the arm by some deranged ..................... .

INDIVIDUAL

1. Amanda didn't mention her first marriage to .................. the fact that she had been once greatly disappointed.

2. Wait till I get you. I'll tan your .................... for stealing apples from my garden.

3. The place he chose to .................... seemed safe. Nobody was able to reach these parts of the mountains.

HIDE

1. Do you .................. like going to the pub with me? I'll stand you a round.

2. To be honest, I don't ................... my age. I'm still young at heart.

3. The upstairs room was plunged into darkness and Mary had to make lots of efforts to ................... her way to the door.

FEEL

1. You're fighting a losing battle if you think you can ............... all the wrongs of the judicial system.

2. Sir, you have the .................... to talk to your lawyer before answering any questions.

3. Let me put you .................. on this. My name is not Mike, but Luke.

RIGHT

1. The society organized an ................... day to familiarize the public with its international activities.

2. I won't turn a deaf ear to your ideas. I'm always .................... to your suggestions.

3. The intermediaries' conciliatory gestures helped to .................. the way for further peace talks and negotiations.

OPEN

1. You're facing a $20 ..................... if you don't return the books on time. I mean it.

2. In the interview the famous artist admitted that she had gone to university to study ...................... arts, sculpture in particular.

3. The party turned out ................... in the end, although the food was a bit disappointing

FINE

1. The initial report showed a senior ................. in the administration had been involved in the scandal and had to be dismissed.

2. The company prided itself on becoming an ................. sponsor of the Winter Olympics.

3. Welcome to our ................. website, the only authorized place on the Net.

OFFICIAL

1. .................... up a bit before you do any strenuous exercise. Otherwise, you risk serious injury.

2. Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like you to give a ...................... welcome to our next guest, Mr Ford.

3. You needn't worry. My children will ..................... to you immediately. They long for a new daddy

WARM

1. It's really depressing, but we can't provide our father with the adequate medical care he needs. It's high time he went to a ..................... home.

2. Karen wasn't going to ....................... on her laurels. She considered the promotion as one more step in her career.

3. For the next exercise, adopt the lotus position and .................... your hands on your knees.

REST

1. The team from Eastern Europe included a Hungarian, a .................... and a Bulgarian.

2. During the storm a telephone .................... snapped and fell on a parked car crushing a man in the back seat.

3. The expedition didn't reach the North .................... because they hadn't expected such severe weather at that time of the year.

POLE

1. Computer technology allows us to ...................... a lot of information on a single CD.

2. I can tell you that a telling-off is in ..................... for Harry, if he doesn't start behaving himself.

3. Keep drugs out of reach of children and ...................... them in a safe place. You can't be too careful, can you?

STORE

1. The company is currently planning to .................. a new set of safety rules to conform to international standards.

2. Boy, you don't know what you're missing as a monk. Let me ................... you to the pleasures of life.

3. The MC went on to ................... his first guest on the show - Mrs Larios.

INTRODUCE

1. He got up very early at 5 o'clock to do a paper .................... before going to school. That's how he saved money to get himself a new bike.

2. At the end of the performance the audience sprang to their feet giving the artist a loud ................... of applause.

3. Carl could spend hours watching the horse going .................... in the enclosure. It moved so gracefully.

ROUND

1. When Joanne heard a strange noise upstairs she suddenly ...................... and listened attentively.

2. In the winter the river ....................... and the children enjoyed skating under the watchful eye of their elder brother.

3. The collected evidence clearly pointed to the militant group and the court ...................... its bank accounts.

FROZE

1. The big bodyguard pushed the people waiting outside the hotel out of the ...................... to make room for the star.

2. When the loggers arrived, the forest was forced to give ................... to the vast open spaces.

3. A massive reconstruction process is well under ................... . Its results will soon be visible.

WAY

1. Put on your ..................... best if you want to create a good impression during the interview.

2. New studies suggest that ..................... drivers contribute to road rage by driving too slowly.

3. His autobiography says that he received his religious education at a small ......................... school somewhere in the south.

SUNDAY

1. Going on a vacation and forgetting about work for some time will do you ...................... .

2. It's no ................. talking to Jerry. He always dismisses our opinions and makes fun of our ideas.

3. Leave her alone. She needs to have a ................. cry and she'll be fine soon.

GOOD

1. I thought I would have enough nails to finish the job, but half way through the work I ................... them up.

2. It has been widely criticized that interrogators ................... force to extract the evidence.

3. Gary ................... to drink a lot, but since he settled down he's been living a straight life.

USED

1. Look at these volunteers on the other side of the road. They must be ..................... money going round with these contribution boxes.

2. .................... kids in a run-down neighbourhood may be a great challenge even for the best parents.

3. The feminist movement is doing what it can to keep .................. awareness of domestic violence.

RAISING

1. Lora is the person to talk to if you want to pick somebody's brains. She'll tell you everything about the ..................... and bolts of the company.

2. His forgetting my phone number is driving me ................. . Does he really love me?

3. After reading in an encyclopedia that betel ...................... have a mildly intoxicating effect on the user, she decided to stop eating them.

NUTS

1. It is clear that the ..................... isn't popular with people. Only a few stalls are occupied during each performance.

2. The documentary features some techniques negotiators use when they have to ....................... for time.

3. His fans fell out laughing when the actor paid a mime to ...................... a prank on paparazzi.

PLAY

1. The fake was so good that experts had difficulty distinguishing it from the genuine ................... .

2. The defence referred to ................... 1 of the constitution guaranteeing freedom of speech.

3. He found the ................... in the newspaper biased and blatantly unfair and felt obligated to write a letter asking for an apology.

ARTICLE

1. I wonder what it is ................. to be a movie star. I guess it must be pretty exciting.

2. At university, Ann naturally gravitated to people of .................. mind who shared her socialist views.

3. We'd better go back home. It looks .................. rain.

LIKE

1. Boss, could you .................. me a few minutes? I need to talk to you about a pay rise.

2. When trekking, it's advisable to take some ................... clothes in the event of heavy rain.

3. We can assure you that we will .................... no effort and expense to find those responsible for this barbaric act.

SPARE

1. Don't touch the paper! The ink might be ................... .

2. Even in his adolescent years the trauma caused by his stepfather made him ................... in bed.

3. I'm afraid your clothes are still sopping .................. . I can give you some spare clothes of mine if you don't mind.

WET

1. I think it's a ................... bet that Michael will get what he wants. He's so strong-willed.

2. Rowan sounded so .................... of himself that no one in the office was willing to question his judgement.

3. Our tyres can give you unsurpassed comfort of driving and a ..................... footing on slippery roads.

SURE

1. You're a fool if you think the trade union will .................. its support to the plan of cutting the workforce.

2. Robert, can you .................. me a hand? I want this jar on the top shelf and I can't reach it.

3. She might be selfish at times, but I'm sure she'll .................... you her bike if you ask her.

LEND

1. The milk's sour. It must have gone ............... a long time ago. Throw it out.

2. Unfortunately, the shooting of the film got off to a ............... start with the main actor being seriously ill.

3. He should never have become a teacher in the first place. Look, he's been giving this profession a .................. name since he got this job in our school.

BAD

1. The chocolate looked so tempting that she couldn't .................... eating it.

2. I'm so glad, Ricky, you've finally come to see my new house. Sit down and ..................... yourself to some biscuits.

3. The loss Ron felt was overwhelming and it didn't .................... to know that many other people had gone through a similar ordeal.

HELP

1. Jesus' life still remains a ................ source of inspiration for philosophers, poets, film makers and writers.

2. The décor which was accentuated by a .................. dark orange reminded him of his own house.

3. Of course, the ................... have a moral obligation to help the have-nots.

RICH

1. I like these shoes very much, but they don't .................... me. They're a bit too small.

2. You must be kidding you want to join the police with your beer gut. You've got to be ..................... to pass your physical tests.

3. At university, Michele didn't ................... in with the rest of the students. As a disabled person she was shamefully shunned by others.

FIT

1. To tackle the problem of unemployment, the lawmakers ..................... a set of policies intended to boost the economy.

2. It wasn't until he was 18 that Tom learnt he had been ..................... . Since then he has been looking for his biological parents.

3. Soon after their arrival, the asylum seekers eagerly ..................... all the customs of their new country.

ADOPTED

1. It's madness going through the city centre when the traffic is ...... .

2. The rescue services had to use .................... equipment to get the injured people out of the car.

3. ..................... drinking will invariably damage your liver and relationships with other people.

HEAVY

1. A huge bunch of flowers and a box of chocolates managed to .................. a smile to her so far sad face.

2. Drugs, alcohol, bad company and the like will always .................... out the worst in people.

3. It's ridiculous to think that black cats ................... bad luck. Don't be superstitious.

BRING

1. From a very early age our parents try to .............. us to become law-abiding citizens.

2. Your demands will be met only on one ................. - you have to release the hostages.

3. I can't give you much for your computer, son. It's in a very bad ................, I'm afraid.

CONDITION

1. After inheriting a small fortune, Forbes is ............... a relatively carefree life.

2. There is no denying he'll be the next president. The polls clearly show he's ...................... by almost 85 percent.

3. Professor Rantos is a .................. medical expert, so you can entrust your health to him.

LEADING

1. With madness in his eyes, Robert put a .................. to his uncle's barn and it burst into flames.

2. In this exercise students have to ..................... the words with the correct definitions.

3. I'm afraid these shoes of yours don't .................... your skirt. They are too bright.

MATCH

1. Many immigrants see the USA as the promised .................. with endless opportunities and cash flowing everywhere.

2. Jenny's so smart that she's managed to ..................... herself a job in the public sector while thousands are still out of work.

3. The plane is due to ................... in Italy to refuel on its way to Egypt.

LAND

1. It's obvious that ties within the ..................... family are much stronger than those in the extended one.

2. The scientists feared that the chain reaction would lead to the meltdown of the ....................... reactor.

3. During the Cold War the two blocks had enough ..................... missiles to destroy our planet many times over.

NUCLEAR

1. A new hobby might keep you fully ..................... and take your mind off worries.

2. The empire grew stronger and with the passage of time it ........................ the majority of countries in the Mediterranean.

3. The position of manager is already ..................... . There are no posts available for highly skilled staff any more, I'm afraid.

OCCUPIED

1. Adolescents usually think they ................... better and don't have to follow their parents' advice.

2. If you have any problems with your computer, turn to Jake and Mike. They ...................... them backwards.

3. How do you ..................... he's a liar? You haven't even spoken to him.

KNOW

1. My heart's bleeding watching my son .................. for his father so much. He hasn't seen him for three months.

2. Caroline has made fantastic progress, but she still has a .................... way to go before she becomes proficient.

3. He began painting at the age of 15 and it wasn't ................... before he sold his first work of art.

LONG

1. The couple have been working day and night to .................... up with the Joneses.

2. Have a minute? I won't ..................... you long. There's something urgent I need to tell you.

3. The new teacher bent over backwards to ...................... their students satisfied. Unfortunately, they didn't appreciate it.

KEEP

1. The cocaine addiction that finally led to his death should ................... as a warning to teenagers.

2. The royal family reasoned that it would be quite good for the young heir to ................... in the army and learn some discipline.

3. In her final statement, the presiding judge said that the accused would have to ................... a ten-year sentence for his involvement in the assassination plot.

SERVE

1. Even her own parents started to dislike her as she always wanted to have the ..................... word in any argument.

2. I have some bad news. The rain is expected to .................... for two more days.

3. Frank stood her up again and it was the .................... straw. The next day she broke off the engagement.

LAST

1. Jake will ............... Lucy with all kinds of presents just to make her believe he really loves her.

2. 'I'm not going anywhere. It's raining.' 'Come on. It's only a light ....... .'

3. A cold ................. in the morning followed by a full breakfast may set you up for the day.

SHOWER

1. In her new environment Lora was feeling like a .................. out of water. She soon realized they had almost nothing in common with her.

2. Lewis, you don't really have to ..................... for compliments. I do respect you for who you are.

3. The explorers looked in awe at the shoals of tropical ...................... surrounding the beautiful reef.

FISH

1. Don't you think Mary is ............... somebody behind our backs? Isn't she too young to go out with boys?

2. 'I tell you, there was a ghost sitting here on the table a few seconds ago.' 'Don't make me laugh. You must be ................... things.'

3. Today's difficult. I'm .................. my dentist in the afternoon. Can we make it tomorrow?

SEEING

1. Michael looks much younger that he really is and that's why he decided to ..................... a beard.

2. The children might be a bit suspicious of each other, but hey, give them some time and they'll .................... to like each other.

3. As a single mother Jane used to ................... their own produce and sell it on the market to sustain her family of four.

GROW

1. When dealing with explosives a bomb disposal expert must .................. caution and common sense.

2. Even very old people are advised to take light .................. to improve their general health and well-being.

3. The .................. on page 60 is to test students' knowledge of prepositional collocations.

EXERCISE

1. In the end the jury .................... him guilty of all the crimes and he was sentenced to life imprisonment.

2. I ...................... it hard to believe that Carl really loved her. He treated her with scorn on a daily basis.

3. She finally ..................... comfort in her turbulent life in the shape of her psychiatrist.

FOUND

1. Stop playing a game of cat and mouse with me. I need a ...................... answer and not your misleading comments.

2. You're wrong about him. Ask Loraine and she'll put you ...................... about the incident.

3. Go ..................... on for about 200 yards. The shop is on the left. You can't miss it.

STRAIGHT

1. The death of your rabbit is a .................... excuse for not turning up at the ceremony. Tell me another.

2. Don't put anything heavy on top. The structure is too .................... to support it.

3. World leaders are worrying that the ...................... economy may further destabilize the volatile situation in the country.

WEAK

1. I don't think this hat will ................... well with your outfit. It's a bit too extravagant.

2. If you ................... on nagging Phil like this, don't be surprised to find your house empty one day.

3. My oral exam didn't ................... well at all. In fact, I got the worst grade ever from the subject.

GO

1. Charles desperately wanted to get her attention, but he didn't know how to ................. up a conversation.

2. An air ................ was launched soon after dawn. Several civilian deaths were reported.

3. It was getting dark and the clock on the tower began to ............... eleven.

STRIKE