Question
Match each sentence with the word that correclty fills in the blank.
Column A
1.
After I injured my knuckle, I could not fully _____ my finger.:
After I injured my knuckle, I could not fully _____ my finger.
2.
The politicians finally ended their heated and _____ debate.:
The politicians finally ended their heated and _____ debate.
3.
With this hot weather I am having trouble finding ______ to train for my race.:
With this hot weather I am having trouble finding ______ to train for my race.
4.
The black clouds of soot from the factory can really _____ from the city's appearance.:
The black clouds of soot from the factory can really _____ from the city's appearance.
5.
The _____ in the rubber band was so high he was sure it would snap soon.:
The _____ in the rubber band was so high he was sure it would snap soon.
6.
They needed a _____ to pull their car out of the ditch.:
They needed a _____ to pull their car out of the ditch.
7.
The child's _____ for running away was to avoid punishment.:
The child's _____ for running away was to avoid punishment.
8.
The hot metal will _____, or shrink when it cools.:
The hot metal will _____, or shrink when it cools.
9.
I was very confused because I wasn't paying _____.:
I was very confused because I wasn't paying _____.
10.
The _____ food truck is like a restaurant on wheels.:
The _____ food truck is like a restaurant on wheels.
Column B
a.motive
b.mobile
c.tension
d.motivation
e.detract
f.tractor
g.extend
h.attention
i.contract
j.contentious
Column A
1.
After I injured my knuckle, I could not fully _____ my finger.:
After I injured my knuckle, I could not fully _____ my finger.
2.
The politicians finally ended their heated and _____ debate.:
The politicians finally ended their heated and _____ debate.
3.
With this hot weather I am having trouble finding ______ to train for my race.:
With this hot weather I am having trouble finding ______ to train for my race.
4.
The black clouds of soot from the factory can really _____ from the city's appearance.:
The black clouds of soot from the factory can really _____ from the city's appearance.
5.
The _____ in the rubber band was so high he was sure it would snap soon.:
The _____ in the rubber band was so high he was sure it would snap soon.
6.
They needed a _____ to pull their car out of the ditch.:
They needed a _____ to pull their car out of the ditch.
7.
The child's _____ for running away was to avoid punishment.:
The child's _____ for running away was to avoid punishment.
8.
The hot metal will _____, or shrink when it cools.:
The hot metal will _____, or shrink when it cools.
9.
I was very confused because I wasn't paying _____.:
I was very confused because I wasn't paying _____.
10.
The _____ food truck is like a restaurant on wheels.:
The _____ food truck is like a restaurant on wheels.
Column B
a.motive
b.mobile
c.tension
d.motivation
e.detract
f.tractor
g.extend
h.attention
i.contract
j.contentious
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here are the matched sentences with the correct words:
1. After I injured my knuckle, I could not fully **g. extend** my finger.
2. The politicians finally ended their heated and **j. contentious** debate.
3. With this hot weather I am having trouble finding **b. mobile** to train for my race. (Note: "mobile" may need clarification; it could imply finding a mobile location or means)
4. The black clouds of soot from the factory can really **e. detract** from the city's appearance.
5. The **c. tension** in the rubber band was so high he was sure it would snap soon.
6. They needed a **f. tractor** to pull their car out of the ditch.
7. The child's **d. motivation** for running away was to avoid punishment.
8. The hot metal will **i. contract**, or shrink when it cools.
9. I was very confused because I wasn't paying **h. attention**.
10. The **b. mobile** food truck is like a restaurant on wheels.
(Please note that sentence 3 may require context to choose the correct word; "mobile" typically relates to being able to move or be moved freely, so it may not fit well without additional context.)
1. After I injured my knuckle, I could not fully **g. extend** my finger.
2. The politicians finally ended their heated and **j. contentious** debate.
3. With this hot weather I am having trouble finding **b. mobile** to train for my race. (Note: "mobile" may need clarification; it could imply finding a mobile location or means)
4. The black clouds of soot from the factory can really **e. detract** from the city's appearance.
5. The **c. tension** in the rubber band was so high he was sure it would snap soon.
6. They needed a **f. tractor** to pull their car out of the ditch.
7. The child's **d. motivation** for running away was to avoid punishment.
8. The hot metal will **i. contract**, or shrink when it cools.
9. I was very confused because I wasn't paying **h. attention**.
10. The **b. mobile** food truck is like a restaurant on wheels.
(Please note that sentence 3 may require context to choose the correct word; "mobile" typically relates to being able to move or be moved freely, so it may not fit well without additional context.)