C2 Proficiency - Multiple Choice Cloze Exercise 26

1. Sir, are you aware that local fire restrictions ___________ the number of people allowed in a club this size to 200?

    top

    limit

    cap

    stop

2. If Harold never won any cups why is his name ___________ onto this golfing trophy?

    daubed

    scribbled

    etched

    carved

3. The extensive winds that have been ___________ Florida will move away as the weekend draws to a close.

    punching

    battering

    cracking

    thumping

4. Despite the scandal the leader emerged with his reputation ___________.

    unpolluted

    unimpaired

    unfettered

    untarnished

5. Three of the escapees have now been recaptured but police spokesmen have said they are concerned that of the fourth prisoner ___________ information is known that could help the authorities put him back behind bars.

    scant

    rare

    slight

    a little

6. If the manager says anything about the missed deadline just ___________ your tongue say nothing and we can discuss it later.

    eat

    bite

    swallow

    suck

7. I didn't realise you were so ___________ interested in fishing.

    vividly

    extensively

    keenly

    patently

8. The most important parts of your job may seem difficult now but they will become second ___________ to you within a couple of weeks.

    instinct

    nature

    thought

    mind