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261. advanced-18
English Grammar / Incomplete Sentences / Advanced level # 18 (Answer Keys)
The News
 
A1
Here is the news read by Alan Townend. Today the Government is unveiling plans for a new scheme to help
society.
answer: (b) unveiling
A2
The idea behind the scheme is to try and curb stealing in the country.
answer: (a) curb
A3
The scheme will be introduced into the school curriculum at the beginning of next academic year.
answer: (d) introduced
A4
Children will be taught to respect other people's property and belongings.
answer: (a) belongings
A5
If child A steals child B's exercise book, child A will have to stand up in front of the school and confess to
being a thief.
answer: (b) confess
A6
The Government spokesperson said the Prime Minister was sick and tired of papers disappearing from his
office.
answer: (d) spokesperson
A7
Last week the Prime Minister had to give an important address to an international assembly when he found his
speech had disappeared.
answer: (b) assembly
A8
This was of course very embarrassing for the P.M. and instead of the speech he told funny stories.
answer: (c) instead
A9
The worst part of the incident was that the audience did not see the funny side of his stories.
answer: (b) side
A10
I regret I cannot continue with the news because someone has misappropriated the next page.
answer: (a) misappropriated

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