Multiple-Choice: Choose the most appropriate answer to complete the sentence. Each question has only one correct answer.
My brother _____ three reels of film during his field trip to Yang-ming Mountain.
zapped
shot
squashed
yielded
The CEO soon ______ the rumor that the company was about to go bankrupt.
zapped
shot
squashed
yielded
As an English major, Michelle just can’t work up any ______ for physics.
zeal
zest
passion
enthusiasm
Thanks to the religious ______ in Taiwan, devotion to Matsu experienced a revival in China.
fervor
desire
longing
yearning
They are _______ for a pay raise, but the employer seems to overlook the request.
watching
zapping
working
shooting
My brother always gets annoyed when I _____ between channels to avoid advertisement.
turn
circle
zap
shoot
The professor thought Chris’s research topic was very esoteric, and his ______ for it was kindled.perfect for a new business! I am considering buying it from him.
zeal
desire
fervor
enthusiasm
It was a close call. The car just _______ past me within two inches.
shot
came
squashed
squeezed
The boss fired Zoe for her being lackadaisical. The new employee is said to have plenty of ______.
squash
passion
zap
zest
James was ______ when the teacher asked him why he was always late.