Gapped sentences 1 (Virginia Evans) 1. We saw the animal __draw________ back as the hunter approached.
You should ___ draw _______ the curtains at dusk to stop mosquitoes coming into the house. He waited for the taxi to __draw____ up to the pavement before attracting the drivers attention. 2. Her ___paper______ in the conspiracy was comparatively minor. Jeanette Duffy was overjoyed to hear that she had got the ______paper____ of Juliette. Forensic examination revealed that a vital _____part_____ of the plane was missing. She was hoping a reply to her job application would arrive in the morning ________. The dog had been tied to a __________ outside the building waiting for its owner. Jo was glad to be offered the new __________ .
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4. I used to think she was __________ and trustworthy but I was wrong. The offer will remain __________ until the date specified. Ive completely run out of ideas, so Im __________ to suggestions. 5. The __________ between Manchester United and the home team was disrupted by unruly fans. Joan and Bob are so well suited that everyone says they are an ideal __________. Even the world grand master was no __________ for the computer at chess. 6. Intricate stone carvings decorate the steps at the ___________ of the monument. The tourists used the village as a ___________ to tour the surrounding countryside. Oil is used as a ___________ to which fragrances are added for the purpose of massage.
7. Press any ___________ to start the computer. Scientists think they have found the ___________ to some hereditary diseases. It was an awful performance, with the soloist singing in the wrong ___________. 8. An ___________ number of players is needed to begin the game. I dont eat sweets very often but I enjoy the ___________ bar of chocolate. Thats ___________; Im sure I left my glasses here, but theyre gone. 9. Mr Portman was in his ___________ writing a report. The press ___________ will give you further details. The Prime Minister has been in ___________ for five years. 10. Branwen had got herself into such a ___________, that she didnt know what to do. The colonel was eating his lunch in the officers ___________. Clean this room up immediately its a complete ___________. 11. There was a loud ___________ when I stupidly stood on my sunglasses. That was a nasty ___________ you told about your boss, and it wasnt even funny. A large ___________ appeared in the wall from floor to ceiling after the earthquake. 12. Most people regard Einstein as the cleverest man that ever lived, but he had himself rejected this ___________ during his life. The books ___________ had to be changed as it was decided it was too controversial. Two of the worlds best teams will be battling it out in Rome tonight for the European ___________. 13. The two ___________ contenders in the forthcoming election were female. The __________ difference between African and Indian elephants is the size of the ears.
His imaginative ___________ course won him the cookery competition. 14. The instructions should be concise, but also easy for the user to ___________. Free-range farms allow poultry to ___________ their natural behaviour patterns. He wants to be a policeman, although his father would like him to ___________ in his steps and become a doctor. 15. To everyones annoyance, Reg barged in and stood at the ___________ of the queue. All complaints should be addressed to the ___________ of the department. Whilst hammering, Dominic hit his thumb instead of the ___________ of the nail. 16. If the good weather ___________, well have the picnic. In the long run, gold ___________ its value. The state ___________ a celebration every year in honour of its struggle for independence. 17. The patient ___________ his gaze on the hypnotists swinging watch. Although the plumber ___________ the broken drainpipe, he charged a fortune for it. Well, have you ___________ a date for the wedding? 18. The young actress was delighted to land one of the leading ___________ in Blomfelds latest film. Spare ____________ are not always available for older domestic appliances. The medicine should be diluted so that it is two ___________ water to one third medicine. 19. This chair is so ___________ that I need a cushion. Len has always found maths a ___________ subject to do. A ___________ winter had destroyed all the flowers in the garden. 20. The ___________ of this needle is so small that I cant thread it. Suddenly they found themselves at the ___________ of the storm. Joe has an ___________ for recognising gifted new artists. 21. Stephens father is a famous doctor in the ___________ of medicine. We walked through the ___________ as the summer sun shone down on us. The sports ___________ is flooded and it must be drained before the next match. 22. The sun was setting as the ferry ___________ to the opposite shore of the river. He ___________ his arms over his chest and waited to hear his sons excuse. Anastasias name was __________ off the list of guests as she couldnt attend the event. 23. Miss Staples reads the newspapers social ___________, hoping to see her name. The thin ___________ gave way under the pressure of the heavy ceiling. The accountant added the ___________ of figures, trying not to make a mistake. 24. Heat the vegetable mixture and serve it on a ___________ of rice. After an eventful day, he was glad to lie down on his ___________ for a few minutes. Gardeners prepared the flower ___________ with the appropriate soil for roses.
25. The room was ___________ except for a rocking chair in the corner. After years of experience, I finally realised he made nothing but ___________ promises. Being separated from his young son left Eric feeling ___________. 26. He was ___________ his jacket in his wardrobe when he saw a paint stain on the sleeve. My daughter enjoys ___________ around my study and watching me work on the computer. Against all odds, underdogs Redwood United are still ___________ onto the top of the league table. 27. The young boxer ___________ the champion a powerful uppercut and knocked him out. During his trip to Morocco, Jim ___________ with various African businessmen who are interested in our services. Considering all his financial problems, Tom has ___________ with the situation well. 28. After passing my exams, I decided to ___________ myself to a long holiday. Im afraid you didnt ___________ the issue with appropriate care. The doctor decided to ___________ her patients rash with antibiotics and an ointment. 29. Pat has always wanted to be able to ___________ with the National Theatre Company. When the chimney caught fire we had to ___________ quickly. He doesnt ___________ appropriately for his age. 30. In my ___________, people dont make enough effort to recycle packaging material. The treasures of the Pharaohs tomb are on ___________ at the Bodley Museum. The ___________ of the factory doesnt exactly add to the attraction of this property. 31. He was proud to see his short ___________ in print. Police found an ___________ of clothing in the boot of the suspects car. There is an ___________ in the constitution which states that human rights must be respected.
