Three Verbs in Three-Blank Texts

Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted into the sentence, best completes the sentence. __________ by the prospect of having to do most of the group"s work for the math project, Riley __________ when asked whether he wanted to join the group, gave in after they begged, and then __________ on his commitment the next day, having decided that he would rather work alone.

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence. Matthew did not merely __________ the philosophical doctrine of logical positivism, he wholly __________ it, so much so that his friends believed his disgust __________ a kind of mental instability.

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence. The overall plan to capture the hill was __________ because of inclement weather, which would have greatly __________ the troops’ progress up the slope; such difficulties would have endangered their lives greatly while they were __________ to enemy view during the march.

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence. Although he was known for being quite energetic and organized, Thomas knew how to __________ in the garden. His friends were often quite amazed at his inability to __________ any tasks while among the flowers, for which he had such affection that he could barely __________ himself to productive activity.

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence. In secrecy, Peter __________ to __________ the enemy combatant, though he was ultimately unsuccessful in capturing the soldier; therefore, he had to __________ his plans and prepare for a new outing against his foe.

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence. After __________ the document, the worker took the document to the secretary, hoping that it would be __________ before anyone even __________ that it could be fraudulent.

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence. As the pressure __________ in the plane, the hull suddenly began to __________, for the air pressure outside of the aircraft was __________ increasingly damaging forces on its body.

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence. Although he was unable to __________ the disastrous accident, the bystander was at least able to __________ its effects, bringing comfort to those who managed to __________ the devastation.

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence. The doctors realized that they had to immediately __________ the growth of the tumor if they were going to __________ any semblance of relief for the patient who had been __________ with pain from the massive cluster of cells.

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence. Well known for his procrastination, the young man __________ making the decision indefinitely. This greatly __________ his wife, who insisted that he needed to __________ the troublesome matter quickly.