Question

Words often confused
5
Underline the correct word.
1 John's excuse for not doing his homework was that he
had been too tired, but the teacher dismissed/denied/
ignored/refused this as nonsense.
2 Gable's theory pulled/took/attracted/engaged a lot of
interest from the scientific community
3 The approach/entrance/opening/advent of new
technology is bound to revolutionise the function of the
classroom
4 Writing is generally considered a more severe/thorough/
demanding/critical task than reading.
5 The library
The library will be sheltered/housed/included/contained
in the old building on Bridge Street
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Answer 1

1. dismissed

2. attracted

3. advent

4. demanding

5. included