C1 Advanced - Multiple Choice Cloze Exercise 31

1. The economic growth of the country began to ___________ due to a lack of investment.

    flourish

    inhibit

    stall

    prosper

2. The new software ___________ smoothly on all devices, making it popular among users.

    runs

    behaves

    performs

    operates

3. Everyone should fulfil their civic ___________ by voting in elections.

    chore

    shift

    obligation

    duty

4. The company sought to ___________ its operations to new markets overseas.

    expand

    contract

    diminish

    magnify

5. The judge decided to ___________ the minor offence due to the defendant's good behaviour.

    condone

    forgive

    absolve

    acquit

6. The company decided to ___________ their focus from traditional retail to online sales.

    convert

    swap

    shift

    develop

7. The building's impressive ___________ made it a unique addition to the city skyline.

    platform

    elevation

    altitude

    structure

8. The group of teenagers continued to ___________ in the park, even after they were asked to leave.

    vacate

    loiter

    disperse

    scatter