Each of these sentences has a mistake in it. Write the correct sentence.Example: I"ve found the magazine who was missing.I"ve found the magazine that was missing. The letter that I opened it wasn"t for me.
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Combine the two sentences into one.Example: That man was Anna"s brother. He just walked past.The man who just walked past was Anna"s brother. One day Tessa was ill in bed. Martin rang. The day ______ ill in bed.
subject seal engage tailor subject n. (1) the person or thing that is being discussed or described The new museum is the subject of an article in today"s paper. (2) an area of knowledge that is studied in school The classes cover a variety of subject areas, including mathematics and English. (3) a person or animal that is used in an experiment, study, etc. Each subject was asked to fill out a questionnaire. subject a. (1) affected by or possibly affected by (something) Anyone caught trespassing is subject to a $500 fine. The schedule is tentative and subject to change. (2) likely to do, have, or suffer from (something) My cousin is subject to panic attacks. I"d rather not live in an area that is subject to flooding. (3) dependent on something else to happen or be true The sale of the property is subject to approval by the city council. subject v. to cause or force (someone or something) to experience (something harmful, unpleasant, etc.) They are suspected of subjecting their children to abuse. The test involved subjecting the sample to intense heat. be subjected to to make someone or something experience an unpleasant or worring thing People seeking care should not be subjected to abuse. Those who did not want to be subjected to lectures, gossips and shame opted to stay miserably married. seal v. to close something He sealed the envelope and put on a stamp. seal something to make it definite or confirm McLaren are close to sealing a deal with Renault. A general election will be held which will seal his destiny one way or the other. engage v. (1) to hire (someone) to perform a particular service He was engaged as a tutor. I suggest you engage the services of a lawyer. (2) to get and keep (someone"s attention, interest, etc.) He sure can engage an audience. The story engaged my interest. engage in to do (something) to cause (someone) to take part in (something) At college she engaged in various sports. We don"t engage in that sort of behavior. engage (someone) in (something) She engaged him in conversation. tailor v. (1) to make clothing that is measured to fit a particular person I had my suit tailored. (2) to make or change (something) so that it meets a special need or purpose They tailored the show for younger audiences. tailor n. a person who makes men"s clothes to fit a particular personDo you realize that every time you take a step, the bones in your hip are ______ to forces between four and five times your body weight
A. subjected
B. sealed
C. engaged
D. tailored
Decide which word or phrase is correct. My friend Nigel, ______ works in the City, earns much more than I do.
A. that
B. which
C. who
D. whose
critical skeptical objective biased critical a. (1) expressing criticism or disapproval They are often critical of the mayor"s policies. She has a talent for critical thinking. (2) extremely important We have reached a critical phase of the experiment. This is a matter of critical importance to the future of our country. (3) relating to or involving a great danger of death He suffered critical injuries in the accident. The patient is in critical condition. critically ad. He spoke critically of the mayor"s policies. This matter is critically important to the future of our country. skeptical a. having or expressing doubt about something She"s highly skeptical about the researchers" claims. I"m skeptical that he can win. objective a. based on facts rather than feelings or opinions We need someone outside the company to give us an objective analysis. Scientists must be objective, not influenced by feelings. objective n. the goal intended to be attained Our main objective was the recovery of the child safe and well. biased a. having or showing a bias She is too biased to write about the case objectively. He is biased against women.Scientists is ______ about the statements which are not based on the most complete evidence available.
A. critical
B. skeptical
C. objective
D. biased