A new study finds that sitting can shorten a person’s life almost as much as smoking can, which _______ just how damaging inactivity can be.
A. estimates B. highlights C. dominates D. ensures
The policy will _______a chain reaction of automatic spending cuts that can lead to thousands of job losses.
A. set down B. set off C. set out D. set about
Landing safely in bad weather is a _______ task for any pilot, and even the smallest error can lead to a disaster.
A. tricky B. secure C. significant D. easy
The discovery of the oil field, to the delight of the whole nation, will largely _______ the country’s dependence on imports of energy.
A. adjust B. affect C. settle D. ease
One hundred percent _______ to your studies, though it can be lonely and no fun at all, will leave precious marks on your youth.
A. commitment B. attention C. reference D. reaction
The speech from the new government is a _______ that major changes are on the way.
A. warning B. symbol C. goal D. signal
