Gapped sentences 1 (Virginia Evans)

1. We saw the animal __draw________ back as the hunter approached.You should ___ draw _______ the curtains at dusk to stop mosquitoes coming into the house.He waited for the taxi to __draw____ up to the pavement before attracting the driver’s attention.

2. Her ___paper______ in the conspiracy was comparatively minor.Jeanette Duffy was overjoyed to hear that she had got the ______paper____ of Juliette.Forensic examination revealed that a vital _____part_____ of the plane was missing.

3. She was hoping a reply to her job application would arrive in the morning ________. The dog had been tied to a __________ outside the building waiting for its owner. Jo was glad to be offered the new __________ .

4. I used to think she was __________ and trustworthy – but I was wrong. The offer will remain __________ until the date specified. I’ve completely run out of ideas, so I’m __________ to suggestions.

5. The __________ between Manchester United and the home team was disrupted by unruly fans.

Joan and Bob are so well suited that everyone says they are an ideal __________.Even the world grand master was no __________ for the computer at chess.

6. Intricate stone carvings decorate the steps at the ___________ of the monument.The tourists used the village as a ___________ to tour the surrounding countryside.Oil is used as a ___________ to which fragrances are added for the purpose of massage.

7. Press any ___________ to start the computer.Scientists think they have found the ___________ to some hereditary diseases.It was an awful performance, with the soloist singing in the wrong ___________.

8. An ___________ number of players is needed to begin the game.I don’t eat sweets very often but I enjoy the ___________ bar of chocolate.That’s ___________; I’m sure I left my glasses here, but they’re gone.

9. Mr Portman was in his ___________ writing a report.The press ___________ will give you further details.The Prime Minister has been in ___________ for five years.

10. Branwen had got herself into such a ___________, that she didn’t know what to do.The colonel was eating his lunch in the officer’s ___________.Clean this room up immediately – it’s a complete ___________.

11. There was a loud ___________ when I stupidly stood on my sunglasses.That was a nasty ___________ you told about your boss, and it wasn’t even funny.A large ___________ appeared in the wall from floor to ceiling after the earthquake.

12. Most people regard Einstein as the cleverest man that ever lived, but he had himself rejected this ___________ during his life.The book’s ___________ had to be changed as it was decided it was too controversial.Two of the world’s best teams will be battling it out in Rome tonight for the European ___________.

13. The two ___________ contenders in the forthcoming election were female.

The __________ difference between African and Indian elephants is the size of the ears.His imaginative ___________ course won him the cookery competition.

14. The instructions should be concise, but also easy for the user to ___________.Free-range farms allow poultry to ___________ their natural behaviour patterns.He wants to be a policeman, although his father would like him to ___________ in his steps and become a doctor.

15. To everyone’s annoyance, Reg barged in and stood at the ___________ of the queue.All complaints should be addressed to the ___________ of the department.Whilst hammering, Dominic hit his thumb instead of the ___________ of the nail.

16. If the good weather ___________, we’ll have the picnic.In the long run, gold ___________ its value.The state ___________ a celebration every year in honour of its struggle for independence.

17. The patient ___________ his gaze on the hypnotist’s swinging watch.Although the plumber ___________ the broken drainpipe, he charged a fortune for it.Well, have you ___________ a date for the wedding?

18. The young actress was delighted to land one of the leading ___________ in Blomfeld’s latest film.Spare ____________ are not always available for older domestic appliances.The medicine should be diluted so that it is two ___________ water to one third medicine.

19. This chair is so ___________ that I need a cushion.Len has always found maths a ___________ subject to do.A ___________ winter had destroyed all the flowers in the garden.

20. The ___________ of this needle is so small that I can’t thread it.Suddenly they found themselves at the ___________ of the storm.Joe has an ___________ for recognising gifted new artists.

21. Stephen’s father is a famous doctor in the ___________ of medicine.We walked through the ___________ as the summer sun shone down on us.The sports ___________ is flooded and it must be drained before the next match.

22. The sun was setting as the ferry ___________ to the opposite shore of the river.He ___________ his arms over his chest and waited to hear his son’s excuse.Anastasia’s name was __________ off the list of guests as she couldn’t attend the event.

23. Miss Staples reads the newspaper’s social ___________, hoping to see her name.The thin ___________ gave way under the pressure of the heavy ceiling.The accountant added the ___________ of figures, trying not to make a mistake.

24. Heat the vegetable mixture and serve it on a ___________ of rice.After an eventful day, he was glad to lie down on his ___________ for a few minutes.Gardeners prepared the flower ___________ with the appropriate soil for roses.

25. The room was ___________ except for a rocking chair in the corner.After years of experience, I finally realised he made nothing but ___________ promises.Being separated from his young son left Eric feeling ___________.

26. He was ___________ his jacket in his wardrobe when he saw a paint stain on the sleeve.My daughter enjoys ___________ around my study and watching me work on the computer.Against all odds, underdogs Redwood United are still ___________ onto the top of the league table.

27. The young boxer ___________ the champion a powerful uppercut and knocked him out.During his trip to Morocco, Jim ___________ with various African businessmen who are interested in our services.Considering all his financial problems, Tom has ___________ with the situation well.

28. After passing my exams, I decided to ___________ myself to a long holiday.I’m afraid you didn’t ___________ the issue with appropriate care.The doctor decided to ___________ her patient’s rash with antibiotics and an ointment.

29. Pat has always wanted to be able to ___________ with the National Theatre Company.When the chimney caught fire we had to ___________ quickly.He doesn’t ___________ appropriately for his age.

30. In my ___________, people don’t make enough effort to recycle packaging material.The treasures of the Pharaoh’s tomb are on ___________ at the Bodley Museum.The ___________ of the factory doesn’t exactly add to the attraction of this property.

31. He was proud to see his short ___________ in print.Police found an ___________ of clothing in the boot of the suspect’s car.There is an ___________ in the constitution which states that human rights must be respected.