| 1. The more he drank, the more _______________ his speech became. | | |
| 2. My mother practised some _______________ techniques to help her deal with the pain she suffered as a result of having cancer. | | |
| 3. When studying for a test, it is important to review actively, not _______________. | | |
| 4. English is used as a _______________ of instruction in more and more countries around the world. | | |
| 5. Research suggests that a common cold will delay a child's growth for the _______________ of the illness. | | |
| 6. During our book club meeting, Joan made a number of _______________ comments that really helped me to understand the novel better. | | |
| 7. Research has shown that sex, angry outbursts, and strenuous tennis are among the _______________ identified as responsible for 17 percent of all heart attacks. | | |
| 8. Throughout history, men have increasingly assumed dominance in the public _______________. | | |
| 9. We often discuss _______________ topics in class because these topics always get people thinking. | | |
| 10. Your budget should include a certain percentage for _______________ costs. | | |