Parts of Speech in One-Blank Sentences

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ISEE Upper Level Verbal Reasoning › Parts of Speech in One-Blank Sentences

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When he was nervous about an exam, Sebastian would __________ the power of God to help him know the correct answers.

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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

Robert’s words were almost always __________, having little real content and ultimately no meaning for those to whom they were directed.

3

During World War One, a doctor had to be removed from the frontline because the sight of so much blood made him __________.

4

Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.

During the Great Depression, President Roosevelt gave many explanatory speeches to the American public, hoping to __________ fears over the lengthening economic crisis.

5

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

The children were amazed at how the __________ trapeze artist was able to walk the tight rope and fly through the air.

6

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

The couple didn't like the food at the restaurant very much, but nonetheless frequented it merely due to its __________ to their apartment.

7

Jason's professor liked his creative writing piece, but thought that it was too full of __________ sayings like "the early bird gets the worm" that detracted from the work because of how overused the sayings were.

8

The image of the apple was starkly visible in the __________ of the painting, standing out from the coffee shop portrayed behind it.

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When he was nervous about an exam, Sebastian would __________ the power of God to help him know the correct answers.

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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

Robert’s words were almost always __________, having little real content and ultimately no meaning for those to whom they were directed.

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