I love a good murder mystery. It is so
As I am a big
After a pleasant walk through the woods, I
I really
A.attention | B.heat | C.success | D.fun |
A.doubt | B.problem | C.murder | D.puzzle |
A.submitted | B.wrote | C.adopted | D.contributed |
A.creations | B.inventions | C.discussions | D.exhibitions |
A.guard | B.detective | C.scholar | D.spy |
A.guide | B.fellow | C.fan | D.colleague |
A.explore | B.rebuild | C.tidy | D.visit |
A.house | B.office | C.hometown | D.community |
A.perfect | B.central | C.colorful | D.direct |
A.Sadly | B.Fortunately | C.Hopefully | D.Surprisingly |
A.settled | B.arrived | C.reached | D.moved |
A.on sale | B.on hand | C.on purpose | D.on display |
A.fearful | B.unbearable | C.forgettable | D.favorite |
A.or | B.and | C.but | D.for |
A.scenery | B.sight | C.view | D.scene |
A.carved | B.examined | C.found | D.arranged |
A.developed | B.filmed | C.copied | D.recorded |
A.enjoyed | B.regretted | C.feared | D.appreciated |
A.shocking | B.beautiful | C.controversial | D.ridiculous |
A.inspired | B.forced | C.invited | D.honored |
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A.devoted | B.stressed | C.innocent | D.relaxed |
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A.checking | B.repairing | C.wanting | D.using |
A.disappointed | B.calm | C.tired | D.delighted |
A.quickly | B.slowly | C.suddenly | D.nervously |
A.walk away | B.settle down | C.stay up | D.slow down |
A.practical | B.unnecessary | C.impossible | D.suitable |
A.showed | B.promised | C.persuaded | D.demanded |
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A.dangerous | B.cruel | C.large | D.challenging |
A.Except | B.Besides | C.Despite | D.Through |
A.independent | B.honest | C.wealthy | D.careful |
A.equally | B.fairly | C.differently | D.kindly |
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A.1evels | B.abilities | C.types | D.ages |
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A.turned to | B.gave away | C.prepared for | D.went after |
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A.permanently | B.delightfully | C.temporarily | D.instantly |
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A.distinguished | B.disqualified | C.discouraged | D.dissatisfied |
A.intellectual | B.physical | C.psychological | D.moral |
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A.occupied | B.sold | C.measured | D.discovered |
A.reminder | B.model | C.classification | D.possibility |
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A.decided | B.located | C.recognized | D.created |
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A.reinforce | B.estimate | C.affect | D.interpret |
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