Just more Mixed Questions

1. Although the false banknotes fooled many people, they did not ________ to close examination.

2. This blue-flower is known by ______ names in other parts of England.

3. Very few scientists ________ with completely new answers to the world’s problems.

4. His irresponsible behavior put the whole operation in ________.

5. That shop down the road always ______ its goods well in the window.

6. There is pressure on the British government to ________ the number of immigrants permitted to settle in the U.K.

7. National emergencies require that the community ________ those of the individual citizen.

8. Let’s continue the meeting by discussing the next ________ on the agenda.

9. The little boy was ________ for breaking the window.

10. I had to sign for this letter because it came in ________ envelope.

11. To ensure accuracy, it’s important to ________ the results of your experiment.

12. The corrupt builder wanted to obtain the contract so he offered a ________ to the civil servant.

13. A good boss always ________ responsibility to his assistants.

14. He must give us more time ________ we shall not be able to make a good Job of it.

15. Unless stricter hunting laws are introduced, seals will soon be ______.

16. I’m afraid it will be a long time before we get to the ________ of this unpleasant affair.

17. Will you be taking my previous experience into ________ when you fix my salary?

18. The Managing Director has asked to see the sales ________ resulting from our recent advertising campaign.