Question

Replace the underlined words selecting the most appropriate options from the brackets :

(1) My leg was hurt, but I was able to keep up with the rest of the team during our run. (recover with, go ahead with, enjoy my journey with)

(2) The sound of the drums faded away into the distance. (diminished, grew louder, spread Jar)

(3) My presentation needs to go perfectly – the big promotion is at stake. (due, doubtful, at risk)

(4) He strained every nerve to help us but didn’t succeed. (made every possible effort, took great pains, tried to seek help)

(5) I was very depressed for a week, but this morning I snapped out of it. (was completely healed, went into great depression, suddenly recovered)

Answer 1

(1) My leg was hurt, but I was able to go ahead with the rest of the team during our rim.

(2) The sound of the drums diminished into the distance.

(3) My presentation needs to go perfectly – the big promotion is at risk.

(4) He made every possible effort to help us, but didn’t succeed.

(5) I was very depressed for a week, but this morning I suddenly recovered it.