Multiple Choice Questions in Diction
721 to 730
using three letter VERBS starting with "V"
vac to clean with a vacuum cleaner,
van to go or send in a van,
vat to put or treat in a vat,
veg to laze about, engage in mindless activity,
vet to examine closely,
vex to distress. annoy,
vie to contend in rivalry,
vor to warn,
vow to make vow, promise solemnly,
vum to vow, express surprise by vowing.
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721.
"Here on my knee I ___ to God above". [William Shakespeare in his play 'King Henry VI'].
722.
I clean the kitchen, ___ the house, and wash clothes on Sundays.
723.
"Look for the order forms, which are ______ or mailed to all of the public libraries in early January." [A US Government announcement]
724.
"Chivas 18 is triple blended means" that selected malt whiskies are ______ together and selected grain whiskies are ______ together." [A Government of Vermont, Department of Liquor Control description].
725.
It is not uncommon __________ after a long day at the office or after chasing the toddlers around a playground a few hours. [A Georgia State Government Community Health Note).
726.
"Twelve finalists ______ for 'Teacher of the Year' award." [A Pennsylvania State Government Announcement].
727.
"Private prosecutions often originate from private quarrels; are intended ______ and harass an opponent." [A New Hampshire State Government observation.
728.
Stakeholder groups _______and refine each proposed change.
729.
"I heve them right with me, I ___ and I vow,
And if you don't object I shall deliver them now." [Irving Bacheller (1859) in his 'Eben Holden'.]
730. Usage example is not available for the verb '___', meaning to warn.
