Insert the appropriate word/phrase given below, in the sentences that follow. ( flattery, appealing, by fits and starts, dashed to, undetected, spirits rose )

QUESTION 2

Insert the appropriate word/phrase given below, in the sentences that follow. ( flattery, appealing, by fits and starts, dashed to, undetected, spirits rose )

(a) I …………………………… the school gate when I heard the school-bell ring.

SOLUTION

I dashed to the school gate when I heard the school-bell ring.

(b) After the death of my pet dog, my …………………………… when dad got me a new pup.

SOLUTION

After the death of my pet dog, my spirits rose when dad got me a new pup.

(c) Do not stoop to …………………………… just to gain something from someone.

SOLUTION

Do not stoop to flattery just to gain: something from someone.

(d) The artist completes his paintings …………………………… .

SOLUTION

The artist completes his paintings by fits and starts.

(e) The crime went …………………………… for 11 years.

SOLUTION

The crime went undetected for 11 years.

(f) When the baby saw its mother it gave an …………………………… smile.

SOLUTION

When the baby saw its mother, it gave an appealing smile.

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