The family was shocked by the physical ________________ between the boy and his great-grandfather, they looked so similar.
Resemblance
The principal gave a speech to complement the committee for their tireless efforts last month.
complement -- compliment
I hired a consultant. His advice was excellent. [Relative Clause]
I hired a consultant whose advice was excellent.
I reorganized the bookstore's front window display, and I attracted more customers to the shop.
Reorganizing the bookstore's front window display, I attracted more customers to the shop.
The city plans to ________________ the subway line by five miles to reach the people living in the far suburbs.
extend
She felt very ________________ when she finally graduated from university after years of hard work, an incredibly achievement.
Fulfilled
Please ensure that all equipments is returned to the sports store by Friday afternoon.
equipments -- equipment
"I will sign the contract tomorrow," the CEO said. [Reported Speech]
The CEO said he would sign it the following day.
I had memorized the layout of the entire store, so I was able to help customers find books quickly.
Having memorized the layout of the entire store, I was able to help customers find books quickly.
The closing of the only grocery store in the area led to the further ________________ of the already poor neighborhood.
impoverishment
Because he had never traveled, he was quite ________________ of the traditions and customs of people in other countries.
ignorant
Neither the principal nor the teachers is aware of the changes to the itinerary.
is -- are
"We completed the deal last week," he said. [Reported Speech]
He said they had completed the deal the week before.
I was tasked with managing the weekend food distribution, and I ensured that no one left the soup kitchen empty-handed.
Tasked with managing the weekend food distribution, I ensured that no one left the soup kitchen empty-handed.
The textbook was full of helpful ________________ that made the difficult science lesson much easier to see.
illustrations
The museum is currently ________________ several rare artifacts from Egypt to add to its permanent collection next year.
acquiring
Statistics suggests that the majority of teenagers prefer digital news over print.
suggests -- suggest
We understood the risk only after the meeting ended. [Inversion]
Only after the meeting ended did we understand the risk.
I managed a team of volunteers who were working at the soup kitchen.
I managed a team of volunteers working at the soup kitchen.
After finding the mistake in the bill, the shopkeeper promised to ________________ the error immediately.
rectify
By showing great ________________, the team fixed the computer virus before any customers even noticed a problem.
proactivity
The council has decided that the stationery recycling bins near the main entrance need to be moved.
stationery -- stationary
If the coach should need a volunteer to lead drills, I am always ready. [Inversion]
Should the coach need a volunteer to lead drills, I am always ready."
I wore a varsity jacket that was awarded for excellence in sports leadership.
I wore a varsity jacket awarded for excellence in sports leadership.
The student felt ________________ by the amount of homework she had to finish in just one night.
overwhelmed