- advanced-23
English Grammar / Incomplete Sentences / Advanced level # 23 (Answer Keys)
Speed
A1 There was absolutely no hesitation on her part and quick as a flash she paid the bill.
answer: (c) flash
A2 As a child he had no problems learning foreign languages mainly because he was very quick on the
uptake.
answer: (d) uptake
A3 He just couldn't play fast and loose with his employees any longer simply because they never knew where he
was.
answer: (b) loose
A4 He pulled a fast one at the entrance because he handed over 4 tickets although there were 5 of them entering
the exhibition.
answer: (a) pulled
A5 Since he left the army, he misses the excitement and danger and still wants to live life in the fast lane.
answer: (d) lane
A6 You'll have to be quick off the mark if you want to buy one of those houses because they're selling very fast.
answer: (c) mark
A7 He's one of the get rich quick fraternity who believe in making money as quickly as possible.
answer: (a) get
A8 He sees financial gain everywhere and never misses an opportunity to make a fast buck.
answer: (b) buck
A9 Now that the company has made its first million, there's no stopping it and it's full steam ahead.
answer: (d) steam
A10 I appreciate your hard work but sometimes you're so fast that you miss the details and I think it's a case of
more haste less speed.
answer: (c) haste
