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Oral / Verbal - Exercise 2

Direction: Choose the correct word in each sentence below. When you have finished, click on the "Check My Work" button to view the answers.

1. The (   ) examination will take place on Monday.

2. Great poets create vivid (   ) descriptions in their poetry.

3. His (   ) score on the SAT was outstanding.

4. Phil was obviously nervous when he gave his (   ) report.

5. The (   ) were difficult, but I passed.

6. Pills are taken (   ).

7. The child was (   ) at a very young age.

8. I had to give a(n) (   ) explanation because my written explanation did not make any sense.

9. This job requires outstanding (   ) skills.

10. My dentist has scheduled me for (   ) surgery next week.

             

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Margaret L. Benner
Director, Writing Support System
English Department
Towson University
benner@towson.edu


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