Two Verbs in Two Blank Texts

Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted into the sentence, best completes the sentence. After __________ the mined copper and tin to rid the metals of impurities, the refinery __________ the two elements in a single sand mold to create bronze.

Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted into the sentence, best completes the sentence. Paschal was not known to __________ when discussing difficult topics; he did not fear __________ his friends by directly addressing difficult issues.

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence. Medieval medicine was notoriously risky; most treatments were as likely to __________ symptoms as they were to __________ them.

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence. The popular newspaper attempted to __________ the reporter who exposed the corruption of which they were part by writing articles __________ her and telling the most outrageous lies about her life that were intended to damage her reputation.

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence. When the emperor declared that the monasteries would be closed, the monks __________ from all around the countryside and __________ upon the imperial capital as a group to protest this action.

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence. Although the mischievous student could not __________ from clowning around in class, he did attempt to __________ the teacher by giving her an apple.

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence. Heather could not believe that the smell of the gas had __________ through the whole house; the small inlet pipe seemed capable of __________ only the tiniest quantity of vapor.

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence. Although his brother argued that the meal would be large enough for both of the men, Benjamin __________ that it would hardly __________ one of them.

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence. Leonardo da Vinci was thought to have __________ the existence of several modern inventions, such as the helicopter; however, he is most well known for his works of art, which is highly __________, even in modern times, with thousands traveling to see even the tiny Mona Lisa every year.