4000 Essential English w ords

1. conduct / replace
Mr. Holloway was sent to__________ the old coach, who was known for his wild
________during games.
2. influenced / laws
Decisions made in courts are often__________ by the personal views of the judge.
In some cases, the decisions help change__________ .
3. gripped / snapped
I ___________the pencil and squeezed it until it__________ .
4. whatsoever / enclosed
My father___________ a check in the letter he sent me. He always offered to help
even if I didn’t ask for any help__________ .
5. constantly / impending
The soldier dreaded the__________ battle. He___________ thought about what
might happen to him.
6. tends / cracks
I saw several___________ in the ice. This___________ to happen when the weather
becomes warmer.
7. device / mode
Sheila took the___________from her purse and pressed a couple of buttons. It took
her awhile to figure out how to turn it to silent__________ .
8. halt / access
She ran from room to room quickly, but__________suddenly. She couldn’t have
__________ to the room without a key.
9. valid / version
The student had a ___________ reason for leaving the classroom when his teacher
was gone. He tried to explain his___________ of what happened while she was
gone.
10. sly / perspired
The thief___________while the police questioned him. They didn’t feel sorry for the
__________ crimminal.
Elbarskhan & mmh

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P/Mi? A Match the phrases to make complete sentences.
1. Scientists have a device that helps 
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2. The driver gripped the wheel_____ .
3. I always perspire more often_____ .
4. The concert halted 
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5. The sly boy took a cookie while 
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