Week 2 Day 2: Cloze

After finishing the last page, Jamie realized that the story was completely original and unlike anything they had read before. This book was truly a __________.

• sequel

• novel

• copy

• summary

Ignoring the wet floor sign, the janitor was __________ when he didn't mop up the spill, leading to someone slipping and getting hurt.

• cautious

• diligent

• negligent

• attentive

Despite all efforts to change the course of events, it was __________ that the two best friends would have to part ways when one of them moved to another country.

• avoidable

• inevitable

• unlikely

• uncertain

The hero vowed never to __________ his loyal companion, even in the face of grave danger.

• forsake

• cherish

• support

• follow

To support the growth of renewable energy, the government provided a __________ to solar panel manufacturers.

• penalty

• subsidy

• fine

• tax

Despite his age, the grandfather was __________, easily lifting heavy boxes during the move.

• frail

• weak

• stout

• slender

The word "mother" in English is __________ to "mutter" in German, as they both have similar meanings and origins.

• unrelated

• cognate

• opposite

• distant

The once peaceful leader became __________, aggressively seeking to expand his territory through war.

• peaceful

• bellicose

• friendly

• diplomatic

The beautiful sculpture began to __________ after years of neglect, losing its original shape and detail.

• polish

• deform

• improve

• restore

After reviewing the evidence, the two scientists were able to __________ on the cause of the chemical reaction.

• disagree

• concur

• argue

• question