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Getting Less Gap Fill Worksheet

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These words have similar meanings. Choose the best one for each sentence, using the correct verb form.

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1. The price is ________ 20% for the sale.

2. The children are learning to add and ________.

3. You need to ________ your expectations.

4. He is afraid he might get bald because he has a ________ hairline.

5. After an hour, the fury of the storm had ________.

6. The stock market ________ yesterday.

7. The doctor says that I have to ________ some weight.

8. Metals expand when they are heated and ________ when they are cooled.

9. I already read the ________ version of that book.

10. That sweater might ________ if you wash it in hot water.