Which word? Definition: extremely important : crucial // Examples: These matters are _________ to national defense. He played a _________ [=key] role in guiding the project.

Which word? Definition: the ability to understand people and situations in a very clear way (OR) an understanding of the true nature of something// Examples: He is a leader of great ___________. The author analyzes the problem with remarkable ____________.

Which word? Definition: in spite of what has just been said : nevertheless // Examples: There's no doubt the city is changing for the better. _________________ [=however], no one has been too surprised by the recent violence. The hike was difficult, but fun _____________. [=the hike was fun even though it was difficult]

Which word? Definition: to force (someone) to leave a job, position, or place for a usually short period of time as a form of punishment (OR) to stop (something) for a usually short period of time (OR) to make (something) invalid or ineffective for a usually short period of time // Example: He will _____________ the team for missing too many practices. The company was forced to ___________ operations. Her license to practice law was __________________.

Which word? Definition: not able to be bent easily : stiff (OR) not easily changed (OR) not willing to change opinions or behavior // Examples: The patient's legs were ________. The periodical has __________ [=strict, inflexible] guidelines for submissions. He is a _____________ disciplinarian.

Which word? Definition: to see or become aware of (something that has not yet happened) // Example: We couldn't have ___________ the consequences of our actions. He __________ a day when all war will cease. She ___________ the company's potential and invested early on.

There isn't ______________ time.

She hasn't got ___________ money. [What do we use with negative verbs?]

[Fill in the blank] A. Would you like to come in on Tuesday? B. _________ day works well with my schedule for the appointment. [It doesn't matter which.]

Jason, the party was small. ______________ people attended yesterday.

_____________ money was lost when the stock market dropped 2 points. [Not much]

Which is correct in affirmative statements?

___________ chickens wake up at sunrise. [Generalization]

______ eraser is used to remove marks on a paper. [Generalization]

______ wealthy need to consider the needs of the middle-class. [Generalization]

When pronouncing "the" in "the giraffe", is the article a hard "th" sound where you stick your tongue out or a light sound where you tap the roof of your mouth (behind the teeth)?

When pronouncing "the" in "the elephant", is the article a hard "th" sound where you stick your tongue out or a light sound where you tap the roof of your mouth (behind the teeth)?

The tables _________ ready to be sold.

The farm with seventeen chickens ___________ located in Nebraska.

Fire and water _________ zodiac elements.

Each and every person from the invite list _______ present at the party.

Anything outside the plan _________ to be discussed.

Honey, ________________ some slices of pizza waiting for you in the oven.

Seven million dollars _____________ a huge investment in the stock market.

The news ____________ on the tragedies of the week.

Ten kilometers of running in two days ____________ a great challenge.

The "Harry Potter" series __________ my favorite.

The number of mosquitos _____ incredible, especially when a number of cities ______ taking action to repel them.

Seventy percent of students ___________ help in mathematics.

[Fill in the blank] _____________ (Write) is my favorite childhood pastime.

[Fill in the blank] _______________ (not sleep) late will help you feel awake tomorrow.

[Fill in the blank] My in-laws enjoy _____________(plant) flowers in the garden.

[Fill in the blank] I usually finish _________________ (dance) shortly after my last beer.

[Fill in the blank] I considered _______________(join) the organization to meet new people.

[Fill in the blank] I want to talk to you _____________(preposition + go) camping this summer.

[Fill in the blank] I want you to succeed _______________ (preposition + learn) French this semester.

[Fill in the blank] He took advantage ________________(preposition + see) a doctor before his insurance ended.

[Fill in the blank] I'm tired ____________ (preposition + hear) him speak. He cannot be quiet for one second!

[Fill in the blank] I had a problem _____________(find) Jason after work.

[Fill in the blank] I don't want to waste time or money ________________(buy) a stationary bicycle when I have one at the gym.

[Fill in the blank] She hopes ____________(get) to know him better.

[Fill in the blank] They advise you ____________ (speak) with a financial counselor.

Which means that the man wants to take off from work?

[Fill in the blank] She convinced him ________ (not take) the job.

I can't stand ___________(wait) on line for hours.

I continue ______________(learn) English in this course.

When you ask him why he didn't complete the work, he starts ____________(make) excuses.

[Fill in the blank] I prefer eating ________ exercising.

[Fill in the blank] I prefer to live in Paris ______________ Berlin.