Reading comprehension: One Word Gaps

Question 1

We tried hard to reach an agreement, but all our efforts were in________ .

Accepted Answer

vain

Question 2

The writers of the report stressed that hard core criminal offenders should be severely___with.

Accepted Answer

dealt

Question 3

We had planned to send our son abroad for a year but now we’re having second______ about it.

Accepted Answer

thoughts

Question 4

Many people avoid saving money in banks because of the low rate of _______.

Accepted Answer

interest

Question 5

The survey found that 75% were in favour of national ID cards while 17% said they were___ them.

Accepted Answer

against

Question 6

The train had gone and there was no bus. So there was nothing for it______ to take a taxi.

Accepted Answer

but

Question 7

The first act was so boring that I could hardly______ my eyes open.

Accepted Answer

keep

Question 8

The service at the store was bad so we wrote a letter of ________ to the management.

Accepted Answer

complaint

Question 9

I had been working hard and the doctor told me I had to take it______ for a while.

Accepted Answer

easy

Question 10

The manager said he won’t employ me because I ______ experience.

Accepted Answer

lack

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