Question 134
EasyOriginal questionChoose the word that best fills the blank.
The chief guest ______ a speech at the opening of the library.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
A speech is delivered, or given.
Worth noting
Spoke is close, but it takes "about" or "on", not a speech as its object.
- Concept
- The word the sentence needs: "deliver"
- Typical timeTypical
- 40 s
- Your timeYours
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