Drills 03-04 - Y K Lo | Library

Instructions

Fill in the blanks with the words given on the right. Each word can be used once only.

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Drill 3

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
You are too fat. You need to _____ weight.		get
We shall _____ an eye out for new species of birds.		make
She often _____ a blind eye to the illegal dealings in her company.		inherited
She _____ a fortune when her rich aunt died.		take
The noise has _____ a nuisance for the residents living nearby.		created
If you keep borrowing money, you’ll soon _____ into debt.		lose
I think everyone is tired. Let’s _____ a short rest.		taking
You should not _____ to his unreasonable requests.		keep
Two policemen were found guilty of _____ bribes yesterday.		turns
I hope you will _____ up your mind as soon as possible.		yield

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Draggable item		Corresponding Item
He is now _____ a course at the Open University.		taking
We will do our best to _____ the disruption to scheduled services.		minimise
Every one of you needs to _____ the blame for the failure of the scheme.		operate
I have no idea how I can _____ this photocopying machine.		brave
The school _____ enough exercises for the students.		bear
We have thought of all possibilities to _____ the situation.		remedy
Don’t _____ a noise! I am writing a report.		make
Climbers need to _____ the remote heights of Mount Everest.		cure
He _____ an honest life. He never lies to his friends.		leads
The doctors are trying to _____ the patients of their diseases.		provides