Academic Word List Set 3e

Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers. Use the "Hint" button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints!
   achievements      affected      assistance      commission      computer      consequences      credit      distinctive      evaluation      focus   
  1. My father bought me a really nice car as a reward for my at UBC. I graduated with honors and received a scholarship to Harvard University.
  2. The ruler asked a group of business people to form a to discuss how best to develop the city.
  3. The instructor asked that the of the students be on their studies, not their mobile phones, so we all looked at the board.
  4. I received a lot of for my work on the commission. The government gave me an award and I was praised in the newspaper.
  5. The economic downturn has everyone. Many people lost their jobs and a lot of businesses have closed.
  6. The Honda CRV has a body shape. Even at a distance, you can tell what it is.
  7. Our of the effectiveness of the new program has taken a long time, but we have finally decided that it was successful.
  8. My work has become a lot faster and a lot more effective now that I have a really fast . The fact that it is an Mac is a bonus.
  9. Parking at the roundabout has led to some very serious . I received a ticket and my car was towed away.
  10. I have finished all the filing, so I don't need your at this time. Perhaps you can help me tomorrow.