C2 Proficiency - Multiple Choice Cloze Exercise 28

1. Politicians try to convince the ___________ voters with their campaigns.

    drifting

    floating

    swinging

    shifting

2. Ageing is a natural process that will in time take ___________ toll on the body.

    his

    some

    the

    its

3. Police are usually ___________ towards minor traffic violations.

    soft

    mild

    tender

    lenient

4. She remembered her childhood ___________, the memories filled with laughter and love.

    fondly

    nicely

    warmly

    kindly

5. After his embarrassing comment, a ___________ silence descended on the room.

    mortal

    deathly

    fatal

    lethal

6. Once the panic ___________, she was able to think clearly and formulate a plan to get help.

    lessened

    deteriorated

    subsided

    dwindled

7. After a series of ___________ in the neighbourhood, the residents decided to set up a neighbourhood watch.

    hunts

    embezzlements

    burglaries

    frauds

8. The trail led to a(n) ___________ field, giving the hikers a perfect view of the sunset.

    wide

    clear

    broad

    open