Question

Test 22

1. My parents…… on my completing the course although I didn’t like it at all
(a) insisted
b) encouraged
c) forced
d) urged
2. This controversial statement may do great…. to the politician’s
reputation.
a) devastation
b) spoil
c) damage
d) ruin
3. During his stay at the camp, Michael ................. ill and had to stay in bed.
a) went
b) dropped
c) fell
d) ran
4. The ski jumping tournament has been. ..... because of bad weather.
a) taken away
b) put off
c) drawn back
d) laid out
5. Alan says the older boys…
.... him give them all his pocket money.
a) forced
b) told
c) made
d) caused
6. ..... to what the local inhabitants say, the earthquake began right after midnight.
a) Corresponding
b) Prior
c) Due
d) According
7. Soldiers are supposed to….. their superiors.
a) obey
b) attend
c) practise
d) design
8. His name is on the ....of my tongue but I can’t remember it.
a) edge
b) top
c) tip
d) surface
9. I like to listen to the…….. news whenever I drive my car
a) latter
b) lately
c) latest
d) late
10. Debbie is .….. at sewing. She will help you with the button.
a) capable
b) skilled
c) clever
d) talented.

Answer 1

insisted

Step-by-step explanation:

Because it's the right word to be used